Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Nfld 25
Date: Oct 15, 2022

#R1#
Draski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smithers throws a body punch but Draski moves out of range.
Draski ducks under a wild hook from Smithers.
Smithers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Draski.
Smithers lands with a shot to the body.
Smithers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Draski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Draski appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Draski misses with a looping left.
Smithers 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.
Good standup being displayed there by Draski as he connects with a hook.
Smithers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Draski was well out of range. Poor timing from Smithers.
Draski looks to land a right hand but Smithers moved out of range.
Smithers is looking for a counter combo.
Draski has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Smithers misses with a lunging right hand
and Draski counters with a one-two to the body.
Smithers misses the jab.
No joy there for Smithers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Draski lands a lovely overhand right.
A low kick lands for Draski.
A shot to the body from Draski misses
and Smithers counters with a nice uppercut.
Smithers throws a shot to the body.
Draski defending well as Smithers loads up on a big left hand.
Draski tries a quick counter leg kick but Smithers is wise to it.#T1#
Draski scores with a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Draski.
Draski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Draski scores with a nice right hand.
Draski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smithers.
Smithers was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Smithers takes a swing at Draski's ribcage but misses.
Draski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smithers.
Draski missing with a left hand there. Smithers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smithers on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Draski throws a leg kick but Smithers checks it.
Draski connects with a crisp jab. #KD#
Smithers cracks Draski with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Smithers has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Draski to stand back up!#CUT#It looks like Ivan Draski has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Draski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smithers doesn't seem bothered though.
Smithers loads up on a big right hand but Draski slips the punch.
Draski moves away from the strike by Smithers.
Smithers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Draski. #T2#
Draski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Draski looks to land a left hand but Smithers moved out of range nicely.
Smithers misses with a straight left.
Draski has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Draski.
Smithers thuds a left hand into Draski's body.
Smithers tried to score with a low kick but Draski checks it.
Smithers throws a good cross that connects. #ROC#Draski is rocked!
Smithers goes for a small jab and connects. Now Smithers goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Draski stumbles back but Smithers runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Draski to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Draski will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Carlton Smithers!
A victorious Carlton Smithers thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: EMPIRE 16: Kaca vs Battah
Date: Oct 08, 2022

#R1#
Kel misses the jab.
House lands a nice looking body shot.
Kel scores with the left hand. House knows he should have avoided that one.
A combination from Kel does no damage.
House wants to counter the offense by Kel and move into the clinch position.
Kel scores with a three punch combo! #CUT#It looks like Max House has been cut.
House throws a looping overhand right but Kel ducks down to avoid it.
House looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
House is looking to clinch.
House just misses with a punch to the body.
Kel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Kel. Those never looked like landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Kel misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for House.
House takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
House throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck House on the side of the head. #T1#
House scores with a jab to the jaw.
House smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
House connects with a body shot that sends Kel's belly button to the back.
House bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
House looks to land a left hand but Kel moved out of range nicely.
Kel throws a big counter combination but House scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
House lands a nice looking body shot.
Kel needs to keep his hands up - House had a free shot at his head there.
A jab from House misses.
Kel throwing a counter right hand but House manages to avoid it.
Kel misses with a double jab
and House counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kel connects with a good right hand that stumbles House. House circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A punch combination from Kel misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kel feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Houses jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T2#
Kel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by House.
House defending well as Kel loads up on a big left hand.
Kel misses with a two punch combination.
House walks into a stiff left hand from Kel.
Kel is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Kel is on the wrong end of a nice combination from House.
House falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kel counters with a nice uppercut.
Kel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
House lands a nice looking body shot.
Kel ducks under a wild hook from House.
Kel is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
House showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kel.
House lands a slapping body shot.
House swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T3#
Kel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hyun Kel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
House is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Kel checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
House throws a body punch but Kel moves out of range.
Kel lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as House backs up against the cage.
Kel throws a right hand that misses
and Kel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kel misses with an uppercut. House saw that one coming.
Kel throws a series of punches but House moves out of range.
Kel throws a lazy right hand but House sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kel throws a combination that misses
and House counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#Kel is rocked!
House sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Kel's defenses. It connects perfectly with Kel's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Max House!
A very excited looking Max House made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SSD 6
Date: Oct 08, 2022

#R1##TD#
Jackson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Eta looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jackson happy to just control the position for now.
Jackson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Eta is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Eta tries to buck Jackson off but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson tries to advance to mount but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eta taking a bit of punishment here - Jackson scoring with strikes.
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Check out the look on Jackson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #T1#
Jackson working the ground and pound.
Eta is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
You can see the frustration on Eta's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee asks Jackson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jackson prefers to stall for the moment though.
Eta on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Jackson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Eta some visible discomfort.
Jackson scoring with punches from side control. #ROC#Eta is rocked!
Jackson lands some shots froms side control.
Eta is still in real trouble! Can Jackson finish him?
Jackson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jackson lands a strong strike to the head of Eta. That's dazed him! Jackson looking to finish here. Eta is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Jackson lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cujo Jackson!
During a confident post fight interview, Cujo Jackson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: 300.F.C FIGHT 3
Date: Oct 01, 2022

#R1#
Rot fails to land the takedown.
Rot looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hioki lands an overhand right.
Rot looks for a takedown but Hioki sprawls well.
Caol Hioki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaka Rot.
Rot wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rot tries to clinch up
and Hioki counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Hioki looks to throw the jab but Rot is out of range.
Caol Hioki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rot tries a head kick but it misses.
Rot on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rot darts in trying to clinch
and Hioki counters with a nice uppercut.
Rot keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hioki.
Hioki uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rot has time to react.
We've been told by Hioki's head coaches at Brotherhood MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hioki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rot.
Rot misses with a body kick.
Hioki tries to counter by clinching up but Rot breaks away and moves out of range.
Rot tries to score with a low kick but Hioki moves his leg out of the way.#T2#
Hioki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rot has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Rot has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hioki finds it's way round the side to connect with Rot's head.
A jab from Hioki misses.
Rot fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hioki throws the left hand but Rot avoids the punch easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Rot on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rot ducks under a wild hook from Hioki.
Rot gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rot scores with a jab to the head.
Rot with a poor takedown
and Hioki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Hioki pushes Rot up against the cage in a clinch.
Hioki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rots head. #T3#
Rot is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hioki is keeping busy.
A short uppercut from Hioki.
Hioki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hioki gets through Rot's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hioki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hioki scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hioki.
Hioki stalling the fight. #T4#
Hioki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rot letting Hioki take a breather here.
A short body shot lands from Hioki as the two fighters clinch. #BC2#
Rot escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hioki is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A big right from Hioki misses.
Rot raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Rot changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hioki tries to avoid it but Rot manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hioki to the ground. Hioki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hioki is looking to counter punch.
The fighters circling - Hioki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rot.
Rot shoots in but no luck this time.
Kaka Rot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rot tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hioki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Hioki misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Caol Hioki dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
No luck for Rot with that takedown attempt.
Rot shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rot shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Caol Hioki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaka Rot.
Hioki lands a right hook to the body.
Rot ducks under a wild hook from Hioki.
Rot with a poor takedown #CL#
and Hioki counters by moving into the clinch.
Hioki lands an uppercut.
Hioki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rot can do to turn this around?
Hioki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Rot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hioki throws a lazy right hand but Rot sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rot tries for a takedown but Hioki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rot tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hioki sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rot somewhat.#T1#
Rot fails with a takedown attempt.
A big left from Hioki misses.
Hioki looks to throw the jab but Rot is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Hioki.
Rot tries to close the distance and clinch but Hioki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rot tries a head kick but it misses.
Rot fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rot displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hioki throws out the jab.
Rot throws a body kick that misses. #T2#
Rot closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hioki circles away.
Hioki uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rot has time to react.
Hioki slaps away a takedown attempt from Rot, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rot tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No joy there for Hioki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rot jabs at Hioki's body.
Hioki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rot throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hioki's waist but Hioki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rot off to one side.
Rot slips a straight right by Hioki.
Rot fails with a takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Hioki misses the target.#T3#
Rot wants to clinch up but Hioki keeps it at a distance.
Hioki stuffs the takedown attempt from Rot. Rot gets slowly back to his feet.
Rot fails to land with a series of punches.
Rot tries to clinch up but Hioki circles away and keeps his distance.
Rot lands a lovely overhand right.
Caol Hioki is winning the standup battle so far.
Rot looks to score with a jab to the body but Hioki is just out of range.
Rot looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hioki is fending him off so far but Rot persists. Nope, Hioki circles away and we're back to standing.
Kaka Rot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rot is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hioki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rot is breathing heavily.
Rot closes the distance but Hioki moves to the side
and Hioki counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Rot blocks a jab.
Rot moves away from the strike by Hioki.
Hioki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rot.
A jab from Hioki misses.
Rot is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hioki with a body shot.
Hioki keeps the fight on the outside.
Rot connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hioki. Hioki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hioki throws a body shot but no joy.
Rot is looking for the big counter here.
Rot tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hioki's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hioki duly obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rot misses with a double jab.
Rot tries to clinch but Hioki moves out of range.
Hioki slaps away a takedown attempt from Rot, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Caol Hioki dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Hioki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rot tries to clinch but Hioki is having none of it.
Rot fails with the takedown
and Hioki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rot is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hioki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rot shoots in but no luck this time.
Caol Hioki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaka Rot.
Hioki scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hioki scores with a nice head shot.
Hioki takes a swing at Rot's ribcage but misses.
Rot dodges the punch combination from Hioki.
Despite the aggression on Rot's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
Rot tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hioki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hioki.
Rot is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rot is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rot fails with the takedown.
Rot closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hioki circles away.
Hioki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rot manages to avoid it.
A jab from Hioki misses.
Hioki scores with a jab to the head.
Hioki lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Rot tries to clinch there but Hioki circles away.
Rot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hioki moves away.
Rot fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hioki looks to throw the jab but Rot is out of range.
Rot goes for a double leg but Hioki avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hioki continues to drive forward.
Hioki tests Rot's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rot doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hioki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rot takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Hioki looks to land a left hand but Rot moved out of range nicely.
Rot fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Rot tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hioki swivels and escapes.
Hioki looks to throw the jab but Rot is out of range.
Rot lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A jab lands there for Hioki.
Rot takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Hioki moves into the clinch.
Hioki gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rot.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rot is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T4#
Hioki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rot is trying desperately to land a takedown but Hioki is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Rot.
Hioki prevents a takedown attempt there.
Caol Hioki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rot tries to pull guard but Hioki won't allow it. #BC2#
Rot pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rot takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rot doesn't manage to clinch there - Hioki circles away.
Kaka Rot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rot scores with a jab to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Caol Hioki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hioki 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:25
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caol Hioki!

Event: SSD 4
Date: Sep 24, 2022

#R1#
Aldo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Eta.
Eta works the jab nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eta. Aldo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eta takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good standup being displayed there by Eta as he connects with a hook.#TD2#
Aldo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Eta keeping moving, preventing Aldo from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eta is controlling Aldo's posture.#SUB#
Eta is looking for a triangle but Aldo pushes his legs off easily.
Aldo wants to pass the guard but Eta is keeping the position.#T1#
Eta keeping moving, preventing Aldo from controlling successfully.
Aldo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Eta looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Aldo is defending well. Eta quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Aldo has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Eta celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Veg Eta!
A relieved looking Veg Eta 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: 300.F.C FREE FIGHTS
Date: Sep 17, 2022

#R1#
Ikuiku misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Ikuiku moves into the clinch.#TD#
Ikuiku gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB2#
Rot working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ikuiku doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ikuiku manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rot can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ikuiku controls the pace.
Rot keeping full guard, as Ikuiku tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ikuiku won't allow Rot to sweep him here.
Ikuiku not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SU#
Ikuiku gets to his feet. Rot looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T1#
Rot lands a jab to Ikuiku's midsection.
Rot tries to close the distance and clinch but Ikuiku swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Ikuiku gets the takedown into side control.
Rot is trying to control Ikuiku's posture but Ikuiku avoids it.
Rot is looking to reverse the position.
Rot bucks up and tries to throw Ikuiku off but instead Ikuiku has got his back!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #T2#
Rot tries to escape the position.
Rot trying to control the hands but Ikuiku won't let him.
Even with his hooks in, Ikuiku manages to miss with strikes from the back. #T3#
Rot trying to control but not successfully.
What can Rot do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Rot trying to control the hands but Ikuiku won't let him.
Ikuiku scores with punches to the body. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ikuiku missing with strikes from the back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ikuiku's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Rot is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Rot looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ikuiku keeps control of the position as Rot tries to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Ikuiku working for the choke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenji Ikuiku dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Rot takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rot tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ikuiku defends well and Rot ends up having to push Ikuiku into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Ikuiku is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rot's half guard.
Rot trying to control from the bottom.
Ikuiku seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rot wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ikuiku is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ikuiku keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
Rot tries to roll over but Ikuiku keeps him under control.
Rot wants to control but Ikuiku is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ikuiku trying to control from half guard but Rot is working away. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Good shot there by Rot.#TD#
Rot gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ikuiku to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ikuiku trying to control the position from guard on top but Rot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Ikuiku advances to half guard.
Rot gets back to full guard.
Ikuiku trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ikuiku wants to control from the top but Rot keeps moving. #SU#
Ikuiku stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Ikuiku closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rot did well to prevent Ikuiku getting side control.#T3#
Rot trying to control but Ikuiku postures up.
Ikuiku wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rot keeps working.
Rot wants to get back to his feet.
Ikuiku wants to take a breather but Rot is having none of it.
Rot tries to roll over but Ikuiku keeps him under control.
Ikuiku wants to pass to mount but Rot is defending the position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rot is trying to stand up here but Ikuiku is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rot is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Ikuiku takes the fight into the clinch.
Rot misses with the head strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rot is looking to break free of the clinch but Ikuiku has double underhooks.
Rot tries for a takedown. No joy. #TD#
Ikuiku pulls guard successfully. #SUB#
Ikuiku is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenji Ikuiku dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Ikuiku slaps away a takedown attempt from Rot, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A head kick misses from Ikuiku. #TD#
Ikuiku scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
Ikuiku tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ikuiku has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rot struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rot looking for a sweep but Ikuiku has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Rot tries to reverse the position but Ikuiku maintains control.#T1#
Rot is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ikuiku is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rot can do to turn this around?
Rot tries to improve his position but instead Ikuiku has taken his back!
Rot is trying to break free.
Kenji Ikuiku overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rot trying to get back to his feet but Ikuiku is in full control for now.
Ikuiku throwing damaging strikes from the back! Rot could be in trouble here!
Ikuiku is riding his opponent, not letting Rot buck him off.
Rot trying to get back to his feet but Ikuiku is in full control for now. #T2#
Rot trying to control the hands but Ikuiku won't let him.
Ikuiku keeps control of the position as Rot tries to break free.
Rot has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Ikuiku.
Ikuiku is hanging on to Rot's back as he tries to escape.
Rot takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Ikuiku trying to control.#T3#
Ikuiku controlling from the back.
Ikuiku trying to control momentarily. #SUB#
Ikuiku has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Ikuiku just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Rot trying to get back to his feet but Ikuiku is in full control for now. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rot looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Will Ikuiku go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Rot tries to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ikuiku is working the ground and pound. Can Rot escape?
Kaka Rot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kenji Ikuiku is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Ikuiku working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kenji Ikuiku showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ikuiku, 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenji Ikuiku!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 17, 2022

#R1#
Smithers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smithers wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smithers 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.#KD#
Smithers cracks Tveskegg with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Smithers has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Tveskegg to stand back up!#ROC#Tveskegg is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Einar Tveskegg has been cut.
Tveskegg walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Tveskegg limp body while Smithers jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carlton Smithers!
A victorious Carlton Smithers thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 13, 2022

#R1#
Peterson looks for a takedown but Smithers sprawls well.
Smithers is looking for the big counter here.
Smithers lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT2#It looks like Jake Peterson has been cut.
Peterson misses with a takedown attempt #KD2#
and Smithers counters with a nice right hand that sends Peterson toppling to the canvas! Peterson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Smithers finish him?!
Smithers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Peterson is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Peterson misses.
Peterson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smithers scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smithers lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Peterson at a distance.
Smithers wobbles Peterson with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Smithers dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Peterson to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Carlton Smithers!
Carlton Smithers decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SSD 2
Date: Sep 10, 2022

#R1#
Lar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Butts finds it's way round the side to connect with Lar's head.
Butts thuds his right hand into Lar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lar moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Butterfingers Butts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Butts lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lar tries to bum rush Butts with a series of wild strikes but Butts uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Butts scores with a sloppy right hand. Lar should have avoided that one.
Butts scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lar looks to land a right hand but Butts moved out of range.
Butts connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lar. Lar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Butts lands a jab to the nose.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Butts takes a jab right on the kisser.
A jab lands there for Butts.
Lar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Butts connects with a right hand. Lar shakes it off.
Lar throws a body shot but no joy.
Lar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Butts.
Lar misses with a double jab.
Butts works the jab nicely.
Butts's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lar under the eye.
Butts lands with an uppercut that bounces Lar off the cage and back into range.
Butts tests Lar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Butts uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lar. #T1#
Lar lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lar.
Jab by Butts.
Sloppy strikes from Lar. Those never looked like landing.
Butts listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Butts with a jab.#ROC2#Lar is rocked!
Butts cracks Lar with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Lar falls to his knees and Butts doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Butterfingers Butts!

Event: EMPIRE FN8
Date: Sep 07, 2022

#R1#
Sultsina throws a right hand that Kel ducks under and follows up with a left that Kel also avoids with ease.
Nice sprawl there from Sultsina as Kel shoots in.
Sultsina lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Kel goes down and covers up as Sultsina starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lubomir Sultsina!
Lubomir Sultsina tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: SSD 1
Date: Sep 03, 2022

#R1#
Eta ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Curreri blocks a jab.
Curreri slips a jab from Eta.
A combination from Eta does no damage.
Curreri throws a series of strikes that have Eta backpedaling.
Curreri slips a straight right by Eta.
As Eta backs away, Curreri returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Curreri misses the shot to the body.
Eta lands a glancing blow to the side of Curreri's head.
Eta misses with an uppercut.
Curreri misses with a body kick.
Eta takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Curreri tries a low kick but Eta avoids it.
Eta dodges the punch combination from Curreri.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Curreri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Eta.#CL#
Curreri has closed the distance and engaged Eta in a clinch.
Curreri is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T1##BC#
Curreri breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Eta lands with a good body shot.
Eta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Curreri throws a right and a left that Eta avoids nicely. #CL#
Curreri gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Curreri breaks from the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Curreri.
A punch combination from Eta misses.
Eta slips a jab and a cross from Curreri.
No joy there for Eta, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Curreri pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Eta tries to bum rush Curreri with a series of wild strikes but Curreri uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Curreri was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2#
Eta misses with a wild combination.
Curreri wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eta throws a right hand that misses
and Curreri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Curreri misses with a two punch combination.
Eta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Curreri with the inside leg kick.
Veg Eta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Curreri misses with the combination.
Eta lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Eta.#CL#
Curreri closes the distance and clinches.
Eta is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#TD#
Curreri turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Curreri manages to end up in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Curreri working the strikes but Eta uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Curreri throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Curreri thows a huge punch but Eta dodges it nicely.
Curreri wants to lay and pray for a moment but Eta keeps working.
Curreri thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Curreri prevents Eta from improving his position.
Curreri thows a huge punch but Eta dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Eta actively working from the bottom here.
Eta is looking to improve his position.
Eta taking some punishment here, with Curreri in his half guard. #T4#
Curreri trying to control the action but Eta is working from the bottom.
Eta trying to hold on to Curreri's head to control him but Curreri postures up.
Eta gets full guard.
Curreri postures up.
Curreri knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Eta on the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Curreri accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Eta is trying to control the position but Curreri postures up.
Curreri throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Eta works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Eta working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Curreri.
Curreri throws a big right hand that misses.
Curreri cracks Eta with a solid left hand.#T5#
Curreri throwing strikes from guard but Eta blocks nicely.
Eta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Curreri has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Curreri postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Curreri postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Curreri working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Eta's head.
Curreri wants to stand and escape but instead Eta has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Eta tries to free his leg and advance position but Curreri is retaining full guard.
Curreri wants to sweep here but Eta controlling him for the moment.
Curreri wants to get back to his feet but Eta is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Curreri is breathing heavily.#T6#
Curreri will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Eta wants to control from the top but Curreri keeps moving.
Curreri keeping full guard, as Eta tries to pass.
Curreri will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Eta wants to control from the top but Curreri keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Curreri jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T7#
Eta scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Curreri throws a hook to the side of Eta's head but Eta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Eta's jab looks to have found its range, popping Curreri under the eye.
Eta lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Curreri circles away quickly and effectively.
Eta throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Eta misses the body punch
and Curreri counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Curreri instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Eta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Curreri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Eta misses.
Curreri throws a series of punches but Eta moves out of range.
Curreri throws out a leg kick but Eta moves out of range and Curreri only half commits.
Eta throws out a counter right but Curreri avoids it with no problem.
Eta scores with a one two! Curreri had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eta scores with a hook to the body. Curreri takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T8#
Nice uppercut lands for Eta. That snapped Curreri's head back.
Eta scores with a decent looking hook.
Sloppy strikes from Eta. Those never looked like landing.
Curreri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eta.
It looked like Curreri was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Curreri slips a jab and a cross from Eta.
Curreri looks to land a combination but Eta avoids it well.
Curreri shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Eta eats them both and turns towards Curreri to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL#
Curreri pushes Eta up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Curreri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Eta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Eta scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Eta misses with a right hand
and Curreri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Eta looks to land a combination but Curreri avoids it well. #T9#
Eta misses with a body shot.
Eta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Curreri counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Curreri lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#TD#
Curreri darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Eta wants to control but Curreri is keeping busy.
Eta tries to roll over but Curreri keeps him under control.
Curreri slips a nice elbow through Eta's hands, connecting with Eta's forehead.
Curreri working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Curreri is controlling the pace.
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 Frankie Curreri will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R2##CL#
Curreri fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Eta, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Eta breaks the clinch.
Curreri slips a jab from Eta.
Eta misses with a series of wild punches.
Eta scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Veg Eta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Curreri misses.
Curreri's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Eta connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Curreri scrambles back to his feet.
Eta throws a right and a left that Curreri avoids nicely. #TD#
Curreri feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T1#
Eta is trying to control the position but Curreri postures up.
Curreri throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Frankie Curreri overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Curreri's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Curreri wants to stand but Eta is controlling his posture from full guard.
Eta avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Eta is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Curreri frees his head nicely. Oh but Eta has switched to an armbar! Curreri is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Veg Eta!
After winning the bout, Veg Eta thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: QFC Tournament 1118 Round 2
Date: Aug 25, 2022

#R1#
Eta throws a jab when Adegon was well out of range.#CL2#
Adegon darts in and clinches Eta up against the cage.#BC2#
Adegon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Eta moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Eta stalks Adegon and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Adegon's face. Adegon staggers backwards, shaken.
Eta is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Adegon.#CUT2#It looks like Veg Eta has been cut.
Eta throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eta throws a series of punches but Adegon moves out of range.
Adegon lands a jab to the nose.#CL2#
Adegon clinches with his opponent.
Eta tries to break free but Adegon pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Adegon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Eta lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Adegon circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Adegon rushes Eta and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Adegon breaks from the clinch.
Eta throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Adegon holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Adegon breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Eta.
Eta throws a series of punches but Adegon moves out of range.
Eta checks a leg kick.
Eta throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Adegon counters with a stiff right hand.
Veg Eta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eta checks a leg kick.
Eta seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Adegon throws a head kick that misses.
Adegon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T2#
Adegon has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eta throws a one two combo.
Adegon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Eta misses the shot to the body.
Adegon throws a leg kick that misses. #CL2#
Eta tries to keep at a distance but Adegon has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Adegon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Adegon throws a leg kick
and Eta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sloppy strikes from Adegon. Those never looked like landing.
Adegon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Eta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adegon.
Adegon is looking for the big counter here.#T3#
Eta misses the jab.
Eta with a jab.
Eta connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Adegon momentarily.
Adegon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Eta throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Adegon steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Eta.
Eta throws a nice looking combination but Adegon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Eta takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Eta throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Adegon.
Eta swinging wildly here.
Adegon throws a lazy head kick
and Eta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Eta misses with the combination.
Adegon throws a head kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Eta misses. #T4#
Eta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Adegon throws a counter combo.
Adegon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL2#
Adegon takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Adegon breaks the clinch.
Eta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eta throws a poor cross that misses #CL2#
and Adegon holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Adegon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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 Veg Eta will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Veg Eta's cut.
That's time! Eta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Adegon throws a body kick that misses
and Eta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Eta connects with a nice looking jab.
Eta throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Adegon takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL2#
Adegon gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Adegon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Adegon throws a series of punches but Eta moves out of range.
Adegon takes one to the chin there.
Adegon misses with the combination.
Eta avoids a punch combination nicely.
Eta keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Adegon moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Adegon displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Eta thuds a left hand into Adegon's body.
Eta misses with an uppercut. Adegon saw that one coming.#CL2#
Adegon gets a clinch. #BC2#
Adegon manages to break the clinch.
Eta avoids a punch combination nicely.
Eta misses with a straight right.
Adegon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Eta defends it well.
Adegon tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Eta is able to avoid easily.
Eta throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Adegon counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Adegon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Eta falls off balance throwing a combination #CL2#
and Adegon counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T2##BC2#
Adegon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Adegon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for Eta, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Eta fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Despite the aggression on Adegon's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Adegon needs to keep his hands up - Eta had a free shot at his head there.
Eta goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Adegon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Eta is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Eta throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Eta looks to land a right hand but Adegon moved out of range.
Eta looks to land a left hand but Adegon moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eta. Adegon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adegon tries a quick counter leg kick but Eta is wise to it.
Eta swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Adegon counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Adegon is breathing heavily.
Eta has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Adegon is working away from the top position though.#T3##SU2#
Adegon escapes and gets back to his feet.
Veg Eta is winning the standup battle so far.
Adegon lands a jab to the head.
Eta scores with a one two! Adegon had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Eta lands with an overhand left.
Eta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adegon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A head kick misses from Adegon.
Eta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Adegon tried to score with a low kick but Eta checks it.
Eta fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Eta wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Eta bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Adegon's head backwards.#T4#
Eta throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Adegon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adegon defending well as Eta loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Eta misses.
Eta checks a low kick from Adegon.
Eta misses with a hook.
Adegon throws a series of punches but Eta avoids them all with ease.
Adegon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Eta falls off balance throwing a combination #CL2#
and Adegon counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Adegon manages to break the clinch.
Eta misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Adegon holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Adegon manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rick Adegon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Veg Eta's cut.
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#
Adegon fails to land with a series of punches.
Adegon swinging wildly here.
Adegon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Adegon tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Eta is able to avoid easily.#CL2#
Adegon rushes Eta and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Eta can't break the clinch.
Eta tries to pull guard but Adegon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Adegon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Adegon has closed the distance and engaged Eta in a clinch. #T1#
Eta trying to control the position but instead, Adegon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Eta into the cage.#BC2#
Adegon breaks from the clinch.
Adegon slips under a jab from Eta.
Adegon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Eta.
Eta scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Adegon doesn't seem bothered though.
Eta lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Adegon slips under a jab.
Eta scores with a nice right hand. #T2#
Eta swinging wildly here.
Eta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adegon.
Eta misses with the combination.
Eta misses with the combination.
Eta swings for the body but Adegon moves out of range.
Adegon raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Eta falls off balance throwing a combination #CL2#
and Adegon moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eta wants to break free but Adegon has control. #T3#
Adegon prevents Eta from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Adegon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Adegon misses with a few strikes there.
Eta looks to land a left hand but Adegon moved out of range nicely.
Adegon tries to counter by closing the distance.
Adegon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sloppy strikes from Eta. Those never looked like landing.
Eta thuds a left hand into Adegon's body.
Eta checks a leg kick.
Eta avoids the body shot from Adegon.
Eta looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Adegon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Eta. #T4##CL2#
Adegon moves into range and clinches up with Eta.#BC2#
Adegon breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Adegon clinches.
Eta is trying to force a seperation but Adegon has the dominant position.#BC2#
Adegon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Eta moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adegon throws a series of punches but Eta moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Eta tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adegon tries a head kick but it misses.
Adegon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Eta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adegon manages to avoid it.
Adegon steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Eta.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Rick Adegon!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Rick Adegon!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Rick Adegon!

Rick Adegon wins by unanimous decision!

Event: QFC Tournament 1118 Round 1
Date: Aug 24, 2022

#R1#
Eta misses with a jab to the body
and Martin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Eta misses the body punch
and Martin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Veg Eta has been cut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Martin.
Eta misses with a body shot.
Martin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Martin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Eta.
A good leg kick by Martin.
Veg Eta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Eta misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Eta misses with a jab to the body #TD#
and Martin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T1#
Martin stalling away here and it's allowed Eta to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Eta avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Martin is looking to work some ground and pound but Eta has wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Eta is on top in guard. #REVB#
Eta trying to control the position from guard on top but Martin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Eta drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Eta as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Martin screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Eta! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Veg Eta!
Veg Eta decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CFC 477: Beach v Mataitai
Date: Apr 23, 2022

#R1#
Bataglia comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bataglia. Dhelan does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Dhelan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bataglia tries to roll over but Dhelan keeps him under control.
Bataglia is looking to escape.
Dhelan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Dhelan is looking for a kimura here.
Dhelan is looking to advance position but Bataglia won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dhelan is keen to just control but Bataglia is a slippery customer.#T1#
Bataglia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bataglia is staying active underneath Dhelan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bataglia won't allow Dhelan to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bataglia trying to hold on to Dhelan's head to control him but Dhelan postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lorenzo Bataglia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dhelan shoots in for a double leg but Bataglia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dhelan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dhelan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dhelan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Zhan Dhelan has been cut.#T2#
Dhelan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bataglia sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dhelan somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zhan Dhelan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Bataglia. No joy for Dhelan on that attempt.
Dhelan connects with the punch.
Bataglia has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Dhelan fails with the takedown
and Bataglia counters with a three punch combo that has Dhelan backing up. Dhelan nods at Bataglia to acknowledge the strikes.
Dhelan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dhelan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice body punch from Bataglia.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bataglia scores with a jab to the body.
Bataglia lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dhelan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bataglia circles away.
Dhelan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bataglia circles away.#TD#
Dhelan feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T3#
Dhelan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dhelan looking to pass the guard.
Bataglia wants to get back to his feet but Dhelan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dhelan passes Bataglia's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Dhelan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dhelan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dhelan is trying to control. Bataglia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dhelan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dhelan trying to control from half guard but Bataglia is working away.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lorenzo Bataglia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zhan Dhelan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Dhelan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dhelan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bataglia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bataglia looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dhelan fails to land the takedown.
Bataglia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Dhelan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dhelan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dhelan wants to control but Bataglia is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dhelan trying to advance position but Bataglia counters by regaining guard.
Dhelan trying to control but Bataglia is working from the bottom.
Dhelan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bataglia's guard. #T1##SUB#
Dhelan trying to work for an americana but Bataglia has managed to regain full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bataglia keeping moving, preventing Dhelan from controlling successfully.
Dhelan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bataglia is keeping the position for now.
Dhelan is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bataglia trying to keep a closed guard but Dhelan is proving a slippery customer.
Dhelan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dhelan passes Bataglia's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dhelan stalling. #SUB#
Dhelan is trying to work for a kimura but Bataglia is defending well. #T3#
Dhelan stops Bataglia from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dhelan shoots for a takedown but Bataglia saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zhan Dhelan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dhelan ducks right into an uppercut from Bataglia.
Dhelan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dhelan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bataglia.
Bataglia slaps away a takedown attempt from Dhelan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bataglia counters with a body kick.
Dhelan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lorenzo Bataglia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dhelan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bataglia throws a looping overhand right but Dhelan ducks down to avoid it.
Bataglia defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dhelan.
Dhelan shoots in looking for a takedown but Bataglia manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dhelan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dhelan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bataglia as he avoids it easily. #T4#
Dhelan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dhelan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dhelan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bataglia sprawls well. Bataglia wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dhelan gets slowly back to his feet.
Bataglia jabs Dhelan right on the nose. Dhelan blinks but takes it well.
Lorenzo Bataglia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good standup being displayed there by Bataglia as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dhelan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bataglia.
Dhelan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bataglia defends it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bataglia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dhelan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bataglia is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bataglia with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lorenzo Bataglia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zhan Dhelan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Dhelan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dhelan is just content to waste time from the top position. Bataglia takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bataglia keeping moving, preventing Dhelan from controlling successfully.
Dhelan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bataglia looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dhelan puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dhelan is taking a breather. Bataglia 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dhelan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dhelan trying to control from half guard but Bataglia is working away. #T1#
Bataglia tries to kick Dhelan off but Dhelan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Dhelan is looking for a kimura but Bataglia is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dhelan to get the leverage.
Dhelan is looking to advance position but Bataglia won't allow it.
Dhelan working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Bataglia's thigh. Bataglia counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Dhelan wants to pass the guard but Bataglia is keeping the position.
Bataglia is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dhelan is controlling him. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dhelan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bataglia's guard.
Bataglia looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bataglia is refusing to be controlled, as Dhelan sits in half guard.
Bataglia preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dhelan tries for a takedown but Bataglia sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bataglia throws a body punch but Dhelan moves out of range. #T3#
Dhelan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bataglia defends well and Dhelan ends up having to push Bataglia into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bataglia has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bataglia is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zhan Dhelan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dhelan looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bataglia displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dhelan up against the cage.
Bataglia pushes Dhelan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bataglia is trying to stall.
Dhelan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Zhan Dhelan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bataglia.
Dhelan has Bataglia pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bataglia manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bataglia makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bataglia looking to stall. #BC2#
Bataglia manages to break the clinch.
Bataglia scores with a nice body kick.
Bataglia explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bataglia lands with an uppercut that bounces Dhelan off the cage and back into range.#T4#
Bataglia leaves Dhelan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dhelan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dhelan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bataglia scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bataglia lands with a straight right. Dhelan didn't see that one coming.
Lorenzo Bataglia is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dhelan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bataglia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bataglia throws a head kick but Dhelan moves out of range.
Bataglia cracks Dhelan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dhelan looks to land a right hand but Bataglia moved out of range.#TD#
Dhelan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dhelan is trying to move to mount but Bataglia reverses beautifully and ends up in Dhelan's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lorenzo Bataglia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bataglia 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lorenzo Bataglia!
After winning the bout, Lorenzo Bataglia thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RISE 53: Hunter v Assed
Date: Apr 17, 2022

#R1#
Half Assed tries to clinch but Hunter is having none of it.
Some wild striking there from Half Assed.
It looked like Hunter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hunter darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hunter shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Half Assed swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hunter.
Hunter gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CUT2#It looks like Commie Hunter has been cut.
Hunter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Half Assed.
Half Assed takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Half Assed avoids a kick to the body.
Hunter misses with a combination
and Half Assed counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunter fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Half Assed looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Half Assed looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hunter lands a jab to Half Assed's midsection.#TD2#
Half Assed closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Half Assed is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1##SUB#
Hunter looking for submissions off his back.
Hunter is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Half Assed is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hunter has managed to free his arm - good work.
Half Assed wants to pass the guard but Hunter is defending well. #SUB2#
Half Assed is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hunter is not content to let Half Assed control the position.#SUB2#
Half Assed seems to be working for a kimura but Hunter defends the submission attempt.
Hunter wants to improve his position but Half Assed is controlling well. #SUB2#
Half Assed wants to work for an arm triangle but Hunter is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Half Assed is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Half Assed seems to be looking for submissions.
Half Assed is looking to take a break and control but Hunter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Half Assed is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hunter won't allow Half Assed to pass to mount.
Hunter is pressing down on Half Assed's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Half Assed stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Half Assed showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Half Assed pushing down on Hunter's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hunter is pressing down on Half Assed's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hunter keeping moving, preventing Half Assed from controlling successfully.
Hunter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hunter keeping moving, preventing Half Assed from controlling successfully.
Hunter trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Half Assed slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hunter slips a straight right by Half Assed.
Hunter scores with a nice head shot.
Half Assed throws a hook but Hunter blocks it.
Half Assed takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Anti Half Assed will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Commie Hunter's cut.
That's time! Hunter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Half Assed thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've been told by Hunter's head coaches at Tran MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hunter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Half Assed.
Commie Hunter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Hunter has knocked Half Assed down with a huge combo! Hunter steps away and waves a wobbly Half Assed back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Half Assed is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Anti Half Assed has been cut.
Commie Hunter is winning the standup battle so far.
Half Assed misses with a hook. Hunter ducked under it nicely.
Half Assed is still on wobbly legs! Can Hunter finish him?
Half Assed avoids the body shot from Hunter.
Half Assed takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Half Assed seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd cheers as Half Assed lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hunter doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Half Assed circles away quickly and effectively.
Hunter slips a straight right by Half Assed.
Hunter misses the shot to the body.
Hunter swings for the body but Half Assed moves out of range.
Half Assed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#KD#
Hunter feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Half Assed sprawling to the canvas! Half Assed rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hunter finish him?!
Hunter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Half Assed moves away.
Half Assed gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Hunter gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Half Assed is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Commie Hunter!
During a confident post fight interview, Commie Hunter thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CFC 472: Tiotio v Chukwuma
Date: Apr 02, 2022

#R1#
Van Der Dusse shoots in looking for a takedown. Bataglia tries to sprawl out of it but Van Der Dusse keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bataglia manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Van Der Dusse.
Van Der Dusse seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Van Der Dusse pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bataglia back to the cage. Van Der Dusse follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bataglia goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bataglia.
Van Der Dusse fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthon Van Der Dusse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Der Dusse shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bataglia as he avoids it easily.
Bataglia fails to land with a series of punches.
Bataglia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
Van Der Dusse fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bataglia sprawls well initially but Van Der Dusse persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Der Dusse throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bataglia to regain full guard.
Bataglia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bataglia is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Van Der Dusse is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Van Der Dusse trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Van Der Dusse trying to control but Bataglia is working from the bottom.
Van Der Dusse prevents Bataglia from getting back to his feet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Van Der Dusse accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Van Der Dusse in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bataglia is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Van Der Dusse shoots in but no luck this time.
Lorenzo Bataglia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Der Dusse misses with a series of wild punches.
Van Der Dusse shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bataglia as he jumps to the side.
It seemed like Bataglia was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bataglia slaps away a takedown attempt from Van Der Dusse, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T2#
Van Der Dusse will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Van Der Dusse darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bataglia looks like he's trying to stand up.
Van Der Dusse missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bataglia is holding on to half guard well.
Van Der Dusse is thwarting Bataglia's attempts to control the position.
Van Der Dusse throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bataglia is trying to stand up here but Van Der Dusse is controlling him well. #T3#
Van Der Dusse moves nicely into side control.
Van Der Dusse throws an elbow but Bataglia slips to the side and avoids it well.
Bataglia is looking to regain half guard here but Van Der Dusse keeps moving and retains side control.
Van Der Dusse in side control lands a decent elbow.
Van Der Dusse postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Check out the look on Van Der Dusse's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Van Der Dusse tries to score with some ground and pound. Bataglia controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Van Der Dusse wants to control but Bataglia is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Bataglia's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Van Der Dusse throws a strike aimed at the side of Bataglia's head but Bataglia avoids it well.#T4#
The strikes coming from Van Der Dusse are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Van Der Dusse 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.
Van Der Dusse is looking to take a break and control but Bataglia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Van Der Dusse grinds an elbow into Bataglia's temple.
Sloppy strikes there by Van Der Dusse.
Bataglia is not content to let Van Der Dusse control the position.
Bataglia tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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 Anthon Van Der Dusse will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Van Der Dusse shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bataglia napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bataglia managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Van Der Dusse.
Van Der Dusse is trying to ground and pound but Bataglia uses the momentary lack of control by Van Der Dusse to regain half guard.
Van Der Dusse thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bataglia taking some punishment here, with Van Der Dusse in his half guard.
Bataglia is looking to escape.
Van Der Dusse throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bataglia is staying active underneath Van Der Dusse, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Van Der Dusse with the ground and pound but Bataglia uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Van Der Dusse trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Van Der Dusse is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Van Der Dusse throws a strike but Bataglia rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Van Der Dusse is trying to control the position but Bataglia postures up.
Bataglia tries to stand but Van Der Dusse is controlling from the bottom.
Van Der Dusse is looking to stand up but Bataglia isn't so interested in that idea.
Bataglia trying to stand up but can't free himself from Van Der Dusse's guard.
Van Der Dusse tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Van Der Dusse working a defensive guard but Bataglia manages to pass into side control anyway.
Van Der Dusse wants to control but Bataglia postures up.#T2#
Van Der Dusse wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SU2#
Bataglia stands up and beckons Van Der Dusse to his feet.
Van Der Dusse closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bataglia circles away.
Bataglia motions for Van Der Dusse to come forward. Bataglia throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bataglia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Van Der Dusse drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Van Der Dusse wants to pass the guard but Bataglia is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Van Der Dusse accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Van Der Dusse loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Van Der Dusse with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bataglia holds on and takes a little breather.
Van Der Dusse in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bataglia holds on and takes a little breather.
Van Der Dusse throwing strikes from guard but Bataglia blocks nicely.
Van Der Dusse missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bataglia wants to stand but Van Der Dusse is controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A right-left combo lands from Van Der Dusse.
Van Der Dusse dives in and grabs Bataglia's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bataglia pushes down on Van Der Dusse's head and hops out.
Van Der Dusse fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthon Van Der Dusse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bataglia throws a shot from downtown. Van Der Dusse moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Bataglia stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bataglia!
Bataglia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Der Dusse throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bataglia.
Van Der Dusse blocks a head kick by Bataglia.
Van Der Dusse looks for a takedown but Bataglia sprawls well.
A big right from Bataglia misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bataglia throws a hook but Van Der Dusse avoids it easily.
No luck for Van Der Dusse with that takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Bataglia's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bataglia keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bataglia throws a head kick that half lands.
Nice straight punches there by Bataglia. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bataglia.#ROC2#Van Der Dusse is rocked!
Anthon Van Der Dusse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Der Dusse shoots and misses
and Bataglia counters with a huge left! Van Der Dusse is in big trouble! He's backing up but Bataglia isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Van Der Dusse from any more damage. A dominating finish by Bataglia!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lorenzo Bataglia!
During a confident post fight interview, Lorenzo Bataglia thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RISE 46: Hunter v Cobb
Date: Mar 27, 2022

#R1#
Hunter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hunter lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cobb backs up against the cage. #CUT#It looks like Wallace Cobb has been cut.
A lazy body kick from Hunter
and Cobb counters with a thumping low kick.
Hunter misses with a combination
and Cobb counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Commie Hunter has been cut.
Hunter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #KD2#
and Cobb counters with a nice right hand that sends Hunter toppling to the canvas! Hunter scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Cobb finish him?!#ROC2#Hunter is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cobb thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hunter if he has to take too many more of those.
Oh Hunter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hunter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hunter throws a series of punches but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb connects with a solid leg kick.
Cobb is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Hunter flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Hunter is out cold! Cobb holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wallace Cobb!
Wallace Cobb decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SENSEI FC 17
Date: Mar 26, 2022

#R1#
Fukusawa takes a swing at Nagkta's ribcage but misses.
Fukusawa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT#It looks like Judah Nagkta has been cut.
Fukusawa throws a head kick but Nagkta moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Fukusawa.
Nagkta looks to score with a jab to the body but Fukusawa is just out of range.
Nagkta's coach down at London MMA Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Nagkta's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nagkta lands an overhand right.
Nagkta throws a series of punches but Fukusawa avoids them all with ease.
Some wild striking there from Nagkta.
Fukusawa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fukusawa throws a low kick, looking for Nagkta's leg but Nagkta calmly moves out of range.
A big right from Nagkta misses. #KD#
Fukusawa cracks Nagkta with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Nagkta looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Fukusawa finish him? #ROC#Nagkta is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab lands there for Nagkta.
Nagkta throws a jab but it's blocked by Fukusawa.
Fukusawa throws a looping overhand right but Nagkta ducks down to avoid it.
Nagkta swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nagkta lands a nice shot to the body.
Fukusawa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nagkta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Fukusawa.
Fukusawa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nagkta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fukusawa.
It seemed like Nagkta was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fukusawa misses with a two punch combination. #KD#
Fukusawa drops Nagkta with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Nagkta looks back up at him and smiles so Fukusawa waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Nagkta is still on wobbly legs! Can Fukusawa finish him?#CUT#That has opened up Judah Nagkta's cut even more.
Nagkta throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nagkta throws a lazy right hand but Fukusawa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nagkta seems to have recovered his senses.#KD2#
Nagkta throws a left that rocks Fukusawa and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Nagkta dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Fukusawa regain composure! #ROC2#Fukusawa is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Tomiji Fukusawa has been cut.
Fukusawa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Nagkta has an Americana. Fukusawa didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Nagkta is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Nagkta hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Judah Nagkta!

Event: SENSEI FC 17
Date: Mar 26, 2022

#R1#
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown but Nico shows good takedown defense.
Nico looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD2#
Oliveira drives through with a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Oliveira drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Oliveira jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Oliveira thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Oliveira wants to control from the top but Nico keeps moving. #SUB2#
Oliveira 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nico keeping full guard, as Oliveira tries to pass. #SUB2#
Oliveira has gone for a leg lock! Nico slips out almost immediately though and dives into Oliveira's guard.#REVR##T1##SUB2#
Nico avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Oliveira has his foot on Nico's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nico works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Oliveira pushes a forearm under Nico's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Nico is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joao Oliveira!

Event: RISE 38: Hunter v Irrawaddy
Date: Mar 06, 2022

#R1#
Hunter takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT2#It looks like Commie Hunter has been cut.
We've been told by Hunter's head coaches at Tran MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Irrawaddy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hunter throws a shot from downtown. Irrawaddy moves away and avoids it.
Hunter misses with an uppercut. Irrawaddy saw that one coming.
Hunter connects with a body shot.
Hunter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hunter misses with a hook.
Hunter throws a combination that misses
letting Irrawaddy counter with a right hand.
Hunter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Irrawaddy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Irrawaddy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Irrawaddy lands a right hook to the body.
Irrawaddy throws a body shot but no joy.
Hunter looks to land a left hand but Irrawaddy moved out of range nicely.
Irrawaddy staying out of range there.
Hunter misses with a straight right.
Irrawaddy misses the shot to the body.
Irrawaddy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hunter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hunter is looking to land body kicks.
Irrawaddy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hunter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Irrawaddy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hunter throws out the jab.
Irrawaddy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Hunter throws a lazy right hand but Irrawaddy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hunter misses with a few strikes there.
Irrawaddy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Irrawaddy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hunter throws out the jab. #CL2#
Irrawaddy moves into range and clinches up with Hunter.
Hunter wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Irrawaddy has him pressed against the cage.
Irrawaddy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hunter wants to get back to striking at distance but Irrawaddy won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Irrawaddy.
Hunter tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Irrawaddy blocking some punches.
Irrawaddy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Irrawaddy on the inside.
Irrawaddy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC2#
Irrawaddy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Irrawaddy slips a jab and a cross from Hunter.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hunter - that will leave a mark!
Hunter misses with a straight right.
Irrawaddy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hunter with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Irrawaddy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunter was well out of range. Poor timing from Irrawaddy.
Hunter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Irrawaddy punishes Hunter's body with a nice straight punch.
Commie Hunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunter throws a body punch but Irrawaddy moves out of range.
Irrawaddy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hunter misses with a series of wild punches.
Irrawaddy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunter.
Hunter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Irrawaddy scores with a jab to the head.
Irrawaddy looks to land a left hand but Hunter moved out of range nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Irrawaddy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2#
Irrawaddy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Irrawaddy doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Irrawaddy breaks the clinch.
Irrawaddy works Hunter's body with a nice hook.
Hunter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Irrawaddy scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hunter cracks Irrawaddy with a right hand to the side of the head.#T3#
Donk. Irrawaddy catches Hunter right on the button with a cross.
Irrawaddy has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Irrawaddy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Irrawaddy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hunter.
Irrawaddy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A punch combination from Hunter misses.
Hunter misses with a combination
and Irrawaddy counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#Hunter is rocked!
Irrawaddy misses the jab.
Hunter slips a straight right by Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hunter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hunter has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hunter there as he acknowledges the shot.
Oh Hunter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Irrawaddy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hunter swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Irrawaddy lands with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Irrawaddy lands a nice hook to Hunter's body. Hunter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Irrawaddy lands a hook that stumbles Hunter back into the cage. Irrawaddy follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Hunter to the canvas! Irrawaddy pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Hunter has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ken Irrawaddy!

Event: CFC 463: Bang v Joplin/LOL SF
Date: Feb 26, 2022

#R1#
Bataglia blocks a low kick nicely.
Bataglia doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A head kick by Greene misses
and Bataglia counters with a nice body shot.
Bataglia scores with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Paulie Greene has been cut.
Bataglia misses with an uppercut. Greene saw that one coming.
Bataglia looks to land a combination but Greene avoids it well.
Bataglia goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Paulie Greene seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bataglia.
Some bone on bone action there as Bataglia checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bataglia throws a lazy uppercut
and Greene counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bataglia cracks Greene with a good jab.
Bataglia takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Greene swings away with a leg kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bataglia stalks Greene and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Greene's face. Greene staggers backwards, shaken.
Greene looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Greene misses with an uppercut
and Bataglia counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Greene thinking.
Greene throws an overhand right that lands on Bataglia's shoulder, as Bataglia tries to avoid the shot.
Bataglia looks to score with a jab to the body but Greene is just out of range.#T1#
Bataglia takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bataglia tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice body kick there by Greene.
Greene blocks a jab.
Bataglia checks a low kick from Greene.
Bataglia misses with a low kick.
Greene connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bataglia blocks a jab.
Bataglia takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Greene on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Greene with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bataglia to score with a decent uppercut.
An inside leg kick lands from Greene.
Greene just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bataglia jabs Greene right on the nose. Greene blinks but takes it well.
Bataglia throws a combination that misses
and Bataglia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bataglia is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Bataglia throws a head kick that misses
and Greene counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Bataglia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No joy there for Bataglia, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Greene lands with a straight right. Bataglia didn't see that one coming.
Greene with a nice calf kick.
Greene throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Greene misses with a series of wild punches.
A low kick lands for Greene.
Greene connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bataglia. Bataglia circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Greene misses with a body kick.
Greene blocks a leg kick.
Bataglia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Greene looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bataglia swinging wildly here. #T3#
A shot to the body from Bataglia misses
and Greene makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bataglia avoids the body shot from Greene.
Bataglia appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bataglia throws a left and a right that both miss
and Greene counters with a three punch combo that has Bataglia backing up. Bataglia nods at Greene to acknowledge the strikes.
Greene scores with a punch to the head.
Bataglia moves out of range of the strikes.
Bataglia takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Greene throws a shot from downtown. Bataglia moves away and avoids it.
Bataglia throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bataglia uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Greene drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Greene swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Greene scores with a nice strike.
Greene has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greene lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bataglia moves out of range of the body kick.
Bataglia throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Greene slips a jab from Bataglia.#T4#
Greene displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bataglia throws out the jab.
Some wild striking there from Bataglia.
Bataglia misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bataglia scores with a crisp jab that stopped Greene in his tracks.
Greene is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bataglia had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Greene lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bataglia takes a step back to recover.
Greene scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Greene ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bataglia shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Greene throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Greene thuds his shin into the meat of Bataglia's side.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick lands there from Greene.
An inside leg kick lands from Greene.
Greene lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Greene lands with an uppercut that bounces Bataglia off the cage and back into range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulie Greene dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paulie Greene's cut.
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#
Greene on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Greene misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bataglia misses with an uppercut
and Greene counters with a stiff right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Greene.
Bataglia throws a leg kick but Greene sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bataglia connects with a solid leg kick.
Greene misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bataglia misses with a wild combination.
Bataglia chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Greene can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene scores with a jab to the body.
Bataglia misses with a looping right.
Bataglia tries a low kick but Greene avoids it.
Greene fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bataglia has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Greene throws a lazy right hand but Bataglia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bataglia walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
A head kick from Bataglia lands but Greene takes it in his stride.
Greene's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bataglia under the eye.
Greene with the inside leg kick.
Bataglia throws a head kick that misses.
Bataglia is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bataglia throws a sloppy head kick and Greene moves out of range easily.
Greene connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bataglia momentarily.
Bataglia swinging wildly here.
Greene with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bataglia. Greene does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bataglia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Greene moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Greene chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Greene tests Bataglia's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bataglia looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bataglia connects with a nice looking jab. #T2#
Greene on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Greene connects with a nice looking jab.
Bataglia misses with a body kick.
Greene lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Greene blocks a head kick by Bataglia.
Greene scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Greene moves out of range of the body kick from Bataglia.
Bataglia throws a poor cross that misses
and Greene counters with a straight right hand.
Greene tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bataglia is able to avoid easily.
Greene fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bataglia manages to avoid it.
Bataglia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bataglia takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bataglia avoids the body shot from Greene.
Greene throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bataglia slips a straight right by Greene.#T3#
Greene misses with a leg kick
and Bataglia counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Bataglia lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Greene circles away quickly and effectively.
Bataglia fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Greene checks it well.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bataglia might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Greene throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bataglia blocks a low kick nicely.
Greene throws a nice inside leg kick.
Greene throws a quick inside leg kick.
Greene lands a front kick.
Bataglia misses with a body shot.
Bataglia throws a sloppy head kick and Greene moves out of range easily.
Bataglia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bataglia moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bataglia throws a lazy uppercut
and Greene connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Greene uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bataglia.
Greene comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bataglia throws a low kick but it's checked well by Greene.#T4#
Greene fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bataglia.
Greene 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.
Greene with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bataglia misses with an uppercut. Greene saw that one coming.
Bataglia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Greene.
Bataglia throws a left and a right that both miss
and Greene counters with a nice uppercut.
Greene misses with a leg kick.
Bataglia lands with an uppercut that bounces Greene off the cage and back into range.
Greene scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bataglia throws a right and a left that both miss.
Greene feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bataglias jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Greene keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Greene lands with a kick to the ribs.
Greene misses with a looping left.
Bataglia takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulie Greene showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paulie Greene's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Greene looks to land a body kick but Bataglia moved away.
Bataglia works the jab nicely.
Bataglia moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Greene darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bataglia chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Greene can pounce on him.
Greene buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lorenzo Bataglia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Bataglia.
Greene lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bataglia circles away quickly and effectively.
Greene scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A nice combination there by Bataglia.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bataglia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That kick from Bataglia tenderised Greene's leg. Greene is trying to keep his angry face on.
Greene lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab from Greene does it's job there.
Greene shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bataglia eats them both and turns towards Greene to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Greene scores with a jab.
Paulie Greene seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Greene swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Greene lunges at Bataglia with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bataglia's hand.
Bataglia throws a low kick, looking for Greene's leg but Greene calmly moves out of range.
Greene throws a low kick, looking for Bataglia's leg but Bataglia calmly moves out of range.
Bataglia misses with a head kick.
Greene missing with a left hand there. Bataglia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bataglia throwing a counter right hand but Greene manages to avoid it.
Greene feints and then cracks Bataglia's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bataglia down.
A head kick by Bataglia misses
and Greene counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Greene misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bataglia.
Nice jab there from Bataglia.
Bataglia takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bataglia misses with a double jab.
Greene lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bataglia throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Greene counters with a right hand to the body.
Greene lands a jab to Bataglia's midsection.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bataglia throws a looping overhand right but Greene ducks down to avoid it.
Greene lands with an overhand left.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bataglia checks a leg kick.
Greene throws a head kick that half lands.
Bataglia throws a head kick that misses.
Greene throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bataglia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Greene manages to avoid it.
Bataglia lands with a right hand.
Greene walks into a jab.
Greene works Bataglia's body with a nice hook.
Bataglia misses with a looping right.
Greene defending well as Bataglia loads up on a big left hand.
Bataglia takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bataglia sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bataglia is looking to slow Greene down with leg kicks. #T3#
Bataglia throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Greene counters with a body kick that stops Bataglia in his tracks momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Greene moves away from the strike by Bataglia.
Greene throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bataglia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Greene lands a jab to the nose.
Bataglia shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Greene has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Greene throws a nice head kick! #ROC2#Bataglia is rocked!
Bataglia throws a head kick that misses.
Lorenzo Bataglia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Greene throws a nice head kick!
Oh Bataglia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice uppercut there from Greene.
Bataglia moves forwards but Greene connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Greene misses with a low kick.
Greene goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bataglia seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice uppercut lands for Greene. That snapped Bataglia's head back. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bataglia throws a leg kick that misses.
Greene throws a head kick but Bataglia moves out of range.
Bataglia throwing a counter right hand but Greene manages to avoid it.
Bataglia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Greene scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Greene throws a leg kick that misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Bataglia as he connects with a hook.
Greene feints and then cracks Bataglia's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bataglia down.
Bataglia takes a swing at Greene's ribcage but misses.
Nice shot by Greene.
Bataglia throws an overhand right that lands on Greene's shoulder, as Greene tries to avoid the shot.
Bataglia looks to land a left hand but Greene moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Greene scores with a jab to the head.
Bataglia will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A solid body kick from Greene.
Greene lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bataglia at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paulie Greene comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Greene 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulie Greene!
Paulie Greene made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Need 1 More Warm Up Fight, Then I Announced My Signing Which I Choose From 4 Organizations Want Me'.

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