Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: AKF 43 | Human vs. Akira
Date: Mar 12, 2022

#R1#
Forge misses with a series of wild punches.
Forge moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGmial.
Forge throws a body shot but no joy.
Forge lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gmial circles away quickly and effectively.
Gmial buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Forge lands a jab-cross combination.
Forge misses with an uppercut
and Gmial counters with a straight right hand.
Gmial lands with an overhand left.
Emeritus Forge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gmial cracks Forge with a good jab.
Gmial dodges the punch combination from Forge.
Forge throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gmial connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Forge throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gmial counters with a stiff right hand.
Gmial has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Forge throws a right hand that Gmial ducks under and follows up with a left that Gmial also avoids with ease.
Gmial jabs at Forge's body.
Forge misses with the combination.
Gmial looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That kick from Gmial tenderised Forge's leg. Forge is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Forge on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Forge misses with an uppercut.
Forge tries to land a front kick but Gmial steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gmial looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gmial fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Forge has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gmial avoids the head kick by Forge.
A head kick from Gmial lands but Forge takes it in his stride. #ROC2#Forge is rocked!
Forge walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Forge is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Gogel Gmial!
Gogel Gmial decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Proud FC 21
Date: Jan 21, 2022

#R1#
Lincoln throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Forge on the side of the head.
Lincoln bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#ROC2#Forge is rocked!
Emeritus Forge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Forge leaves his chin hanging out and Lincoln seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Forge crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexander Lincoln !

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 09, 2022

#R1#
Forge with a hook.
Forge throws a combination. Sss tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Forge throws out a powerful jab.
Emeritus Forge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Forge as he connects with a hook.
Forge throws a head kick but Sss moves out of range.
And Sss tries to counter it with a takedown but Forge pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A jab from Forge misses.
Sss throws a counter combo.
Forge closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Forge bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sss's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Forge misses with a body kick.
Sss looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Forge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Forge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Forge's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Forge duly obliges.
A telegraphed right hand from Forge misses the target.
Forge misses with a few strikes there.
Sss counters with a body kick.
Forge misses with a head kick. #T1##TD2#
Sss shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Forge wants to stand back up but Sss manages to pass into side control.
You can see the frustration on Forge's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Forge is looking to reverse the position.
Sss wants to control but Forge is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Forge's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Forge tries to bench press Sss off him but Sss keeps the position. #T2#
Sss wants to control but Forge is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Forge tries to bench press Sss off him but Sss keeps the position.
Forge is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sss missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Forge misses with some strikes from the bottom. #SUB#
Forge looking for subs from the bottom but Sss mounts him!
Forge tries to hold on but Sss pushes him away. #T3#
Forge really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Forge throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Sss trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sss looking to control and managing it successfully.
Forge is wriggling around trying to escape.
Forge on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Forge tries to get out of the position.
Forge swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Forge is desperately trying to improve his position but Sss has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Sss looking to finish Forge with some ground and pound. This is bad for Forge!
Forge is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Forge wants to hold on but Sss pushes him away.
Forge is working to get back to half guard.
Forge throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Sss blocks Forge's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Forge can't escape the position.
Forge tries to hold on but Sss postures up.
Sss cracks Forge with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emeritus Forge dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Forge misses with a combination
and Sss counters with a nice body kick.
Forge fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sss tries a quick counter leg kick but Forge is wise to it.
Forge throws a head kick that misses
and Sss finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
No joy there for Forge, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sss shapes to counter with a head kick.
Forge lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sss circles away quickly and effectively.
Forge misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sss replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Forge blocks it well.
A combination from Forge does no damage.
Forge is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sss can do to turn this around?
Forge throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sss fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sss leaves Forge with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
Sss gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD#
Forge drives through with a takedown into Sss's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sss looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Forge drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sss dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Forge working for submissions but it's allowed Sss to get to half guard.
Sss lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Forge wants to get back to full guard but Sss has passed into side control.#T2#
Forge throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Sss is looking to take a break and control but Forge is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sss throws a strike aimed at the side of Forge's head but Forge avoids it well.
Forge tries to buck Sss off but Sss is having none of it.
Sss Sss has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sss controlling the position from side mount.
Forge tries to buck Sss off but Sss is having none of it.#T3#
Forge is working hard here to advance position.
Forge manages to get back to half guard.
Sss trying to control the action but Forge is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Forge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Forge is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Sss jumps into side control!
Forge is looking to regain half guard here but Sss keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sss is looking to take a break and control but Forge is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Forge throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Forge is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sss is controlling him well.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Forge lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sss backs up against the cage.
Sss dives in and grabs Forge's left leg, looking for a takedown. Forge pushes down on Sss's head and hops out.
Forge swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sss thinks about the counter body kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Forge lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sss circles away quickly and effectively.
Sss has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Forge throws a wild body kick that Sss sees coming a mile off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emeritus Forge dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Forge misses with a straight left.
Sss follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#TD2#
Forge tries to sprawl but Sss drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Forge trying to control but Sss postures up.
Forge is not content to let Sss control the position.
Forge missing with punches from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forge is controlling Sss's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Forge throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Sss manages to pass to side control. #T1#
Forge tries to improve position but can't.
Sss misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Forge is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sss landing a few strikes.
Forge is not content to let Sss control the position.
You can see the frustration on Forge's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Forge is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sss is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Forge tries to improve position but can't.
Sss wants to lay and pray for a moment but Forge keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Emeritus Forge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Forge lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sss looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Forge misses with a double jab
and Sss counters with a thumping low kick. #T3#
Sss misses with a takedown attempt - Forge sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Forge throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Forge scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Forge misses with a few strikes there.
Sss is trying to counter with his kicks.
Forge throws a nice looking combination but Sss bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Forge fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sss on the side of the head.
Sss dodges the punch combination from Forge. #TD2#
Sss gets the takedown into side control. #T4#
Forge tries to bench press Sss off him but Sss keeps the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sss wants to control but Forge is keeping him busy.
Forge tries to bench press Sss off him but Sss keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Forge's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sss Sss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Forge is trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sss avoids the strikes from the bottom by Forge.
Emeritus Forge is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sss wants to control but Forge is keeping him busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Emeritus Forge.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Forge, 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emeritus Forge!
After the fight, Emeritus Forge was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 06, 2022

#R1#
Por Pramuk throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD2#
Por Pramuk looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Forge!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Por Pramuk is working to tighten his grip on Forge's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Forge has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Por Pramuk is really squeezing tight and eventually Forge passes out! Por Pramuk breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dieselnoi Por Pramuk!
Dieselnoi Por Pramuk thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 03, 2022

#R1##CL#
Jordan drives through and clinches with Forge against the cage.
Jordan lands with a right to the head.
Jordan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jordan scores with a shoulder strike.
Jordan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Jordan.
Jordan lands a shoulder strike.
Forge takes an elbow to the temple. #ROC#Forge is rocked!
Jordan lands with a left to the head.
Forge is still on wobbly legs! Can Jordan finish him?
Come on Jordan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jordan lands an elbow just above Forge 's eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jordan stalling against the cage.
Forge tries to pull guard but Jordan won't allow it.
Jordan throws a punch but it's blocked by Forge.
Forge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Jordan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jordan swings wildly with an uppercut but Forge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Forge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jordan lands a nice elbow.
Jordan creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Forge with a big uppercut! Forge tries to clinch up but Jordan pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Forge to the mat! Forge covers up and Jordan unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jim Jordan!
Jim Jordan was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 04, 2021

#R1#
Forge's jab looks to have found its range, popping Xxx under the eye.
Forge connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Xxx misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Xxx gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Forge feints a jab promting Xxx to slip. Forge then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Xxx slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Forge misses with a head kick.
Forge looks to land a combination but Xxx avoids it well.
Forge fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Forge lunges at Xxx with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Xxx's hand.
Forge misses with a two punch combination.
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!
Forge lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Forge looks to score with a jab to the body but Xxx is just out of range.
Xxx looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T1#
Xxx slips a jab and a cross from Forge.
Forge lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #ROC2#Xxx is rocked!
Forge connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Xxx's hands.
Oh Xxx is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Forge lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Xxx backs up against the cage.
Forge rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Xxx moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Forge throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Xxx was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Forge misses with a wild combination.
Xxx appears to be looking for a big counter.
Forge keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Forge throws a nice looking combination but Xxx bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Forge just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromXxx.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Forge throws a head kick but Xxx moves out of range.
Xxx jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Forge misses with a few strikes there.
Xxx quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Forge throws a right and a left that both miss.
Xxx went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Forge cracks Xxx with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Forge is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Xxx had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Forge!
Forge scores with a jab.#TD#
Xxx shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Xxx was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Forge is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Forge tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Forge misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Forge throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Forge tries to buck Xxx off but Xxx is having none of it.
Forge manages to get back to half guard.
Forge throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Forge is concentrating on defense, preventing Xxx from advancing position.
Xxx seems to have got his legs back now.
Forge is looking to control Xxx's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Forge avoid being mounted?
Forge throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Forge is trying to control but Xxx manages to pass to mount!
Forge swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Forge working to try and regain half guard. #T3#
Forge throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Forge really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Forge swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Forge throwing hammer fists to the chest of Xxx. What's that going to do exactly?
Xxx avoids the attempt from Forge to control.
Forge keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to 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.
Forge is still trying to improve position.
Forge throwing hammer fists to the chest of Xxx. What's that going to do exactly?
Forge keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Forge tries to hold on but Xxx postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emeritus Forge dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Forge looks to land a combination. Xxx sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Xxx slips a jab and a cross from Forge.
Forge has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Xxx gets caught flat footed, as Forge shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Xxx on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Xxx tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Forge has gone for a leg lock! Xxx slips out almost immediately though and dives into Forge's guard.#REVR#
Xxx won't allow Forge to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Forge looking for a guillotine here but Xxx defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xxx trying to control but Forge is working from the bottom. #T1#
Xxx slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Forge.
Forge strikes from the bottom but Xxx passes into mount!
Xxx can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Forge is looking to escape.
Forge tries to lock up and control but Xxx gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Xxx unloads with some shots from mount but Forge bucks and avoids them well.
Forge throws some wild strikes from the bottom.
Forge is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T2#
Forge swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Forge is trying desperately to improve position.
Xxx pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T3#
Xxx avoids the attempt from Forge to control.
Forge taking shots to the head.
Forge throwing hammer fists to the chest of Xxx. What's that going to do exactly?
Forge tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Forge sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Xxx Xxx overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Forge actively working from the bottom here.
Xxx wants to lay and pray for a moment but Forge keeps working.
Forge trying to get back to full guard but Xxx takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#T4#
Forge tries to lock up and control but Xxx gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Forge is working to get back to half guard.
Forge keeps trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Forge is squirming around, avoiding Xxx's attempts to control the action.
Forge tries to reverse the position but Xxx maintains control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xxx Xxx dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Forge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And Xxx counters with a quick kick to the body but Forge blocks it.
Forge throws a combination that misses
and Xxx makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#TD#
Xxx shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Forge napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Forge is looking to regain half guard here but Xxx keeps moving and retains side control.
Forge is trying to control Xxx's posture but Xxx avoids it.
Forge is looking to regain half guard here but Xxx keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forge wants to get back to his feet but Xxx drags him back down.
Forge manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T1#
Forge wants to improve his position but Xxx is controlling well.
Forge trying to control from the bottom.
Forge holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Forge trying to control but Xxx postures up.
Xxx trying to control the action but Forge is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#ES2#
Forge has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Xxx is on him like a limpet, forcing Forge back against the cage.
Xxx can't get the takedown.
Xxx wants to take the fight to the mat but Forge manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T2##TD2#
Forge has Xxx pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Forge pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Xxx tumbling to the mat - Forge dives into Xxx's guard.
Forge trying to control the position from guard on top but Xxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Forge looking to sit in guard and control but Xxx gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Forge tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Forge is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Xxx is aware though and is defending well.#T3##SUB2#
Forge isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Xxx stacks Forge on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Xxx!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xxx wants to lay and pray for a moment but Forge keeps working.
Forge throws a couple of elbows from the bottom.
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Forge pushes Xxx away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Xxx gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Forge tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Xxx wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Forge is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Forge tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Forge is trying to control Xxx's posture but Xxx avoids it.
Forge is working to avoid the ground and pound but Xxx connects with a decent elbow.
Xxx avoids the strikes from the bottom by Forge.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Forge is looking for a sweep.
Forge can't do much from the bottom here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Xxx Xxx!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 25, 2021

#R1#
Forge gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sullivan counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Forge misses with a right hand
and Sullivan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sullivan avoids the head kick by Forge.
Sullivan throws out a counter right but Forge avoids it with no problem.
Sloppy strikes from Forge. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Sullivan has Forge up against the cage in a clinch. #TD2#
Sullivan has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Forge uses from the top position.
Forge trying to control the position from guard on top but Sullivan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Forge wanted to stand there but Sullivan had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forge makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sullivan is on top in guard. #REVB##T1##SUB#
Forge is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sullivan is aware though and is defending well.
Forge is striking but Sullivan is not phased and passes to half guard.
Sullivan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sullivan landing shots from mount.
Forge knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sullivan on the ground.
Forge wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Forge tries to break free.
Forge trying to control the hands but Sullivan breaks the grip.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sullivan has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Forge's body. #SUB2#
Sullivan has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Forge is defending well but eventually Sullivan manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Forge has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Danny Sullivan!
Danny Sullivan decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 14, 2021

#R1#
Danga de danga de dang - Forge scores with a four punch combination!
Forge throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sss dodges the punch combination from Forge.
Sss let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Forge misses with a double jab.
Forge lands a jab-cross combination.
Jab, jab by Forge - just one landing.
Forge lands with a right hand. #TD#
Forge closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Forge lands in his opponent's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Forge throws a big right hand that misses.
Sss controls Forge momentarily but Forge frees himself.
Forge is looking to advance position but Sss has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB##T1#
Sss sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Forge is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Forge is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Forge on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Forge tries to get out of the position.
Forge is working hard here to advance position.
Forge is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Forge really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Forge swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Forge keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sss trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Forge throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Forge is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sss trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Forge is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Forge really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Forge is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sss trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sss controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Forge is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Forge is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Forge is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Forge tries to lock up and control but Sss gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Forge is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Forge is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Forge gets back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emeritus Forge dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Forge lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sss takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sss fails with a takedown attempt.
Forge misses with a wild combination.
Sss follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Forge looks to land a combination but Sss avoids it well.
Sss is trying to counter with his kicks.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Forge lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sss has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sss and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Forge throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sss.
Sss counters with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forge has a takedown stuffed.
Sss takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
Forge throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Sss counters with a nice double leg into side control. Forge won't be happy with that.
Forge is trying to get back to half guard.
Forge sneaks back into half guard.
Sss is thwarting Forge's attempts to control the position.
Forge is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sss is trying to control. Forge wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Forge is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sss can do to turn this around?
Sss prevents Forge from improving his position.#T2#
Forge has a hand on Sss's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Sss takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Forge is in all sorts of trouble here.
Forge wants to control but Sss is having none of it.
Sss Sss has got the better of the ground game so far.
Forge swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Sss prevents Forge from getting the reversal.
Forge wants to control but Sss is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Forge is working to get back to half guard. #T3#
Sss throws some wild stikes that Forge manages to avoid easily.
Forge flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Sss looking to control but Forge is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Forge is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Forge tries to hold on but Sss pushes him away.
Sss trying to control but Forge is having none of it.
Sss blocks Forge's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Forge working to try and regain half guard. #T4#
Forge tries to hold on but Sss postures up.
Forge is wriggling around trying to escape.
Forge is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Forge swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Forge keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sss tries to control but Forge wriggling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Emeritus Forge will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Forge scores with a one two! Sss had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Forge keeps Sss at a distance using the push kick.
Forge throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sss slips a jab and a cross from Forge.
Forge thuds his shin into the meat of Sss's side.
Forge does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sss is trying to counter with his kicks.
Sss blocks a head kick by Forge.
Sss thinks about the counter body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Forge misses.
And Sss responds with a good body kick, but Forge manages to step out the way in time.
Forge swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Sss counters with a shoot takedown. Forge fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Forge is trying to control the position but Sss postures up.
Forge is really struggling to control Sss but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T1#
Forge keeping moving, preventing Sss from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Forge has his foot on Sss's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sss works his way back into a safe position though.
Sss trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Forge throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Sss trying to control but Forge is working from the bottom.
Forge is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Sss dives into side control.
Sss is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Forge will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Forge is not content to let Sss control the position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Forge is looking for a sweep.
Forge misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Forge looks frustrated here - throwing a couple of shots from the bottom though.
Sss is looking to take a break and control but Forge is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Forge is looking to reverse the position.
Forge manages to get back to half guard.#T3#
Forge gets back to full guard.
Forge lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Sss trying to control but Forge is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Forge misses with a jab, cross combination. #TD2#
Sss closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sss is looking to take a break and control but Forge is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sss takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Forge can't do much from the bottom here.
Forge is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Forge can't do much from the bottom here.
Sss controlling the position.
Forge throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Sss Sss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Forge is not content to let Sss control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Forge is trying to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Emeritus Forge.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Forge, 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:28

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

Event: vbgfdhbfgh
Date: Jul 28, 2021

#R1#
Forge showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smoochie Wallace.
Forge was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smoochie Wallace takes a swing at Forge's ribcage but misses.
Forge goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Forge dodges the punch combination from Smoochie Wallace.
A big right from Smoochie Wallace misses.
Sloppy strikes from Forge. Those never looked like landing.
Nice jab there from Forge.
Forge fails to land with a series of punches.
Smoochie Wallace looks to throw the jab but Forge is out of range.
Emeritus Forge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Forge avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Forge misses with a two punch combination.
Forge avoids the body shot from Smoochie Wallace.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Forge scores with a push kick.
Forge pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Smoochie Wallace back to the ropes. Forge follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Forge keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smoochie Wallace.
Forge steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smoochie Wallace.
Smoochie Wallace walks into a stiff left hand from Forge.
A jab from Forge does it's job there.#T1#
Forge looks to land a combination but Smoochie Wallace avoids it well.
Forge throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Forge pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smoochie Wallace swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Forge wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smoochie Wallace throws out a loose jab but Forge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Forge with a nice cross.
Forge on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Smoochie Wallace throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Forge sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Forge lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Forge.
Forge misses with a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Forge.
Forge scores with a kick to the body.
Smoochie Wallace looks to land a right hand but Forge moved out of range.
Forge tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Smoochie Wallace manages to circle out of the way.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Forge goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Smoochie Wallace throws a body punch but Forge moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Forge.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Smoochie Wallace swings for the body but Forge moves out of range.
As Smoochie Wallace tries to get set, Forge tries to push him back and clinch up but Smoochie Wallace manages to avoid the attempt.
Smoochie Wallace looks winded!
Smoochie Wallace fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Forge throwing a counter right hand but Smoochie Wallace manages to avoid it.#T2#
Smoochie Wallace misses with a jab, cross combination.
Forge shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Smoochie Wallace eats them both and turns towards Forge to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Forge connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smoochie Wallace momentarily. #ROC#Smoochie Wallace is rocked!
Forge staggers Smoochie Wallace with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Smoochie Wallace looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! No! He's back down again! 9...10 - he's can't beat the count and Forge is victorious!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Emeritus Forge!
In his post fight interview, Emeritus Forge started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: 8L 87 - WCW Revenge
Date: Jul 18, 2021

#R1#
Smoochie Wallace slips a jab and a cross from Forge.
Smoochie Wallace throws a lazy uppercut
and Forge counters with a stiff right hand.
Smoochie Wallace tries to clinch but Forge moves out of range.
Forge throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Forge fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Forge lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CL2#
Smoochie Wallace clinches up against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Forge.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Smoochie Wallace.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smoochie Wallace blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smoochie Wallace pushes Forge back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Forge scores with a nice short uppercut.
Forge misses with a punch on the inside.
Forge prevents a body shot from Smoochie Wallace.
Smoochie Wallace lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a punch on the inside.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Smoochie Wallace misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Smoochie Wallace fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Forge.
Smoochie Wallace swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smoochie Wallace misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smoochie Wallace.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Smoochie Wallace on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Smoochie Wallace fails to land.
Smoochie Wallace can't find room to land a body shot as Forge controls the action.
Smoochie Wallace throws a punch but it's blocked by Forge.
Smoochie Wallace misses with the head strike.
Smoochie Wallace misses with the head strike.
Smoochie Wallace tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Forge lands an uppercut.#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smoochie Wallace.
Smoochie Wallace tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Forge using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smoochie Wallace has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Forge.
Smoochie Wallace swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smoochie Wallace swings wildly with an uppercut but Forge uses good head movement to avoid it.
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!
Forge blocks an uppercut.
Smoochie Wallace tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Forge's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Forge.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Forge.
Forge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Forge blocks an uppercut.
Smoochie Wallace lands with a right to the head.
Smoochie Wallace throws a punch but it's blocked by Forge.
Forge tries a body shot but Smoochie Wallace blocks it. #T3#
Smoochie Wallace misses with a punch to the body.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Forge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Forge.
Smoochie Wallace throws a punch but it's blocked by Forge.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a punch on the inside.
Forge lands a right hand.
Smoochie Wallace tries a body shot but Forge blocks it.
Smoochie Wallace fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Forge lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Forge with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Smoochie Wallace misses with some punches.
Smoochie Wallace fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smoochie Wallace misses with some punches.
Forge scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
Forge working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smoochie Wallace swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smoochie Wallace tries a body shot but Forge blocks it.
Forge lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a punch to the body.
Forge lands a body punch in the clinch.
Smoochie Wallace looks winded!
A nice right hand lands inside from Forge.
Forge blocks an uppercut.
Smoochie Wallace throws a punch but it's blocked by Forge.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smoochie Wallace.
Forge blocking some punches.
Forge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a punch on the inside.
Smoochie Wallace swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smoochie Wallace takes a knee to the side of the body.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a hook from the clinch. #T5#
Smoochie Wallace misses with a short punch on the inside.
Forge lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smoochie Wallace backwards.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Forge with a knee to the head. #ROC#Smoochie Wallace is rocked!
Forge lands a shoulder strike.
Smoochie Wallace is still on wobbly legs! Can Forge finish him?
Forge lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smoochie Wallace backwards.
Forge scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Forge cracks Smoochie Wallace with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Smoochie Wallace goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Smoochie Wallace wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Emeritus Forge!
A very excited looking Emeritus Forge rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: 8L 74 - Fast Charger
Date: May 27, 2021

#R1#
A punch combination from Forge misses.
Forge misses with a two punch combination.
Bakiyev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bakiyev lands a slapping body shot.
Bakiyev misses with a body shot.
Forge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bakiyev needs to keep his hands up - Forge had a free shot at his head there.
Forge throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No joy there for Forge, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bakiyev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Forge throws out the jab.
Bakiyev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Forge throws a series of punches but Bakiyev avoids them all with ease.
Bakiyev lands a head shot.
Bakiyev just misses with a punch to the body.
Emeritus Forge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donk. Forge catches Bakiyev right on the button with a cross.
Bakiyev misses with a hook. Forge ducked under it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bakiyev blocks a head kick by Forge.
Bakiyev takes a swing at Forge's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Forge throws a right and a left that both miss.
Forge falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bakiyev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bakiyev is looking to wear down Forge with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Forge throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bakiyev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bakiyev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Forge moves away.
Forge throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bakiyev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Bakiyev misses its intended target.
Despite the aggression on Forge's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bakiyev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Forge throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Bakiyev counter with a right hand.
Forge throws a head kick that misses
and Bakiyev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Forge scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Forge throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bakiyev counters with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bakiyev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Forge looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Forge fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Forge swings widly with a right hand
letting Bakiyev counter with a right hand. #T2#
Forge throws a head kick but Bakiyev moves out of range.
Forge goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bakiyev appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bakiyev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Forge misses with a wild combination.
Bakiyev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Forge.
Bakiyev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Forge shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Danga de danga de dang - Forge scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bakiyev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Forge sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Forge throws a jab when Bakiyev was well out of range.
Forge swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Emeritus Forge will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Forge throws a head kick that misses
and Bakiyev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Forge throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Forge misses with a hook
and Bakiyev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Forge lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bakiyev backs up against the ropes.
Forge throws a leg kick
enabling Bakiyev to counter with a crisp jab.
Forge misses with a few strikes there.
Bakiyev is looking to counter punch.
Forge works over Bakiyev's head and body with a nice combination.
Forge 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bakiyev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bakiyev throws a body punch but Forge moves out of range.
Forge throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bakiyev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Forge slips a jab from Bakiyev.
Forge takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bakiyev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Forge misses with the combination. #T1#
Forge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bakiyev.
Forge displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bakiyev is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Forge.
Forge pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
An attempted straight right counter from Bakiyev misses the target.
Bakiyev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Forge.
Bakiyev is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bakiyev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Forge sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Forge. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
A head kick by Forge misses
and Forge takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Forge throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Emeritus Forge seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Forge takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bakiyev takes a swing at Forge's ribcage but misses.
Bakiyev avoids the body shot from Forge.
Bakiyev digs a good body shot into Forge's ribs.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Forge throws a hook to the side of Bakiyev's head but Bakiyev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bakiyev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Forge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Forge pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Forge misses with a double jab
and Bakiyev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Forge thinking.
Bakiyev feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Forges jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bakiyev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Forge takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bakiyev slips a jab and a cross from Forge.
Forge misses with a double jab.
Bakiyev appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bakiyev jabs at Forge's body.
Bakiyev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Forge throws a series of punches but Bakiyev moves out of range.
Bakiyev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Emeritus Forge will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Forge falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bakiyev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Forge thinking.
Forge takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Forge throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bakiyev avoids the body shot from Forge.
Emeritus Forge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Forge loads up on a big right hand but Bakiyev slips the punch.
Forge misses with the combination.
A punch combination from Forge misses.
Forge misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakiyev lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Forge avoids the body shot from Bakiyev.
Forge on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Forge misses with a combination
and Bakiyev counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Forge.
Bakiyev catches Forge with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A punch combination from Forge misses.
Forge throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bakiyev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Forge looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Forge misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bakiyev was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Forge throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bakiyev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Forge slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Forge throws a combination that misses
and Bakiyev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Forge takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Forge tries to bum rush Bakiyev with a series of wild strikes but Bakiyev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bakiyev is looking to counter punch.
Bakiyev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Forge throws a sloppy head kick
and Bakiyev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Forge fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bakiyev connects with a nice looking jab.
Bakiyev throws a body punch but Forge moves out of range.
Forge tries to counter with a clinch but Bakiyev shakes him off and moves away.
Forge loads up on a big right hand but Bakiyev slips the punch.
Bakiyev is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Forge throws the left hand but Bakiyev avoids the punch easily.
A lazy body kick from Forge
and Bakiyev counters with a right hand to the body.
Forge rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bakiyev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bakiyev is looking to counter punch.
Forge throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bakiyev was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Forge throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Forge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bakiyev.
Forge takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Forge fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bakiyev appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Forge throws a series of punches but Bakiyev moves out of range.
Forge throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bakiyev counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Toktogulovich Bakiyev.
Well Forge 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Emeritus Forge!
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Emeritus Forge!

Emeritus Forge wins by majority decision!
In his post fight interview, Emeritus Forge started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: 8L 67 - Ulysses
Date: Apr 24, 2021

#R1#
Forge throws a right hand that Adesanya ducks under and follows up with a left that Adesanya also avoids with ease.#CL#
Adesanya moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Adesanya breaks the clinch.
Forge looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Forge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Forge misses with a combination
and as Forge takes a moment to reset, Adesanya counters with a massive combo! Right, left, right! Forge goes down! He's in big trouble, can he recover? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10. He's out! Adesanya is your winner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Carlton Adesanya!

Event: 8L 58 - Ovince
Date: Mar 13, 2021

#R1#
Forge fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Forge throws a hook but Bakiyev avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Bakiyev releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Forge throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bakiyev.
Bakiyev has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Forge is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Emeritus Forge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Forge connects with the punch.
Forge tries a head kick but it misses.
Forge tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Forge misses with the combination.
Bakiyev works Forge's body with a nice hook.
Forge misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakiyev lands a jab.
Forge looks to land a combination but Bakiyev avoids it well.
Bakiyev throws a big shot that misses.
As Bakiyev tries to get set, Forge tries to push him back and clinch up but Bakiyev manages to avoid the attempt.
Forge misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bakiyev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Forge.#T1#
Forge ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Forge swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Forge swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bakiyev counters with a stiff right hand.
Bakiyev punishes Forge's body with a nice straight punch.
Forge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bakiyev.
Forge looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Bakiyev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bakiyev scores with the left hand. Forge knows he should have avoided that one.
Forge lands with a slapping head kick.
Forge misses with a double jab.
Forge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bakiyev.
Forge misses with a two punch combination.
Bakiyev let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Forge throws a right hand that Bakiyev ducks under and follows up with a left that Bakiyev also avoids with ease.
Forge throws a series of punches but Bakiyev moves out of range.
Forge throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bakiyev is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Forge with a body shot.
Forge misses with a wild combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bakiyev ducks under a wild hook from Forge.#T2#
Bakiyev moves forwards but Forge connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Forge.
Bakiyev let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bakiyev. Forge does a little dance to reset his feet.
Forge tries to counter by clinching up but Bakiyev breaks away and moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Forge throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Forge fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bakiyev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Forge.
Bakiyev now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Forge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bakiyev.
Bakiyev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Forge manages to avoid it.
Forge misses with a double jab
enabling Bakiyev to counter with a crisp jab.
Bakiyev connects with a right hand. Forge shakes it off.
Forge tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bakiyev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bakiyev looks to score with a jab to the body but Forge is just out of range.
Forge takes a swing at Bakiyev's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emeritus Forge dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Forge misses with a two punch combination.
Forge misses with a double jab.
Forge throws a combination that misses
letting Bakiyev counter with a right hand.
Forge looks to land a body kick but Bakiyev moved away.
Emeritus Forge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bakiyev slips under a jab.
Forge throws a series of punches but Bakiyev moves out of range.
Bakiyev now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Forge walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Forge is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Forge throws a sloppy head kick and Bakiyev moves out of range easily.
Bakiyev dodges the punch combination from Forge.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forge misses with a double jab
and Bakiyev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Forge takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Forge misses with the combination. #T1#
Forge misses with a left hand
and Bakiyev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Forge walks into a jab.
Forge throws the kick towards the body but Bakiyev avoids it.
Forge lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bakiyev scores with a jab to the body.
Bakiyev staying out of range there.
Forge lands with a straight right. Bakiyev didn't see that one coming.
Some wild striking there from Forge.
Forge thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bakiyev looks to score with a jab to the body but Forge is just out of range.
Bakiyev moves away from the strike by Forge.
Forge throws a right and a left that Bakiyev avoids nicely.
Bakiyev let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bakiyev missing with a left hand there. Forge was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Forge throws a poor cross that misses
and Bakiyev counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bakiyev lands a slapping body shot.
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!
Bakiyev just misses with a punch to the body.
Forge throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bakiyev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bakiyev walks into a left hand.
Forge misses with a series of wild punches.
Forge misses with a combination
and Bakiyev counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Forge avoids the body shot from Bakiyev.
Forge throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bakiyev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Forge walks into a straight right hand from Bakiyev.
Forge rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bakiyev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Forge misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bakiyev throws out a counter right but Forge avoids it with no problem.
Bakiyev takes a swing at Forge's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Toktogulovich Bakiyev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Bakiyev misses with a body shot.
Forge misses with a two punch combination.
A head kick misses from Forge.
Forge misses with a double jab
and Bakiyev counters with a straight right hand.
Forge swings widly with a right hand
and Bakiyev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bakiyev lands a really nice looking cross but Forge seems unphased.
Bakiyev feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Forges jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Forge falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Bakiyev to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forge misses with an attempted mid kick.
Forge scores with a jab to the head.
Forge is looking to land body kicks.
A head kick by Forge misses
and Bakiyev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Forge tries to bum rush Bakiyev with a series of wild strikes but Bakiyev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bakiyev let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Bakiyev slips a jab and a cross from Forge.
Bakiyev now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bakiyev misses with a hook. Forge ducked under it nicely.
Forge works over Bakiyev's head and body with a nice combination.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Forge here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Forge fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab from Bakiyev finds it's way through Forge's defenses.
Forge looks to throw a body kick
and Bakiyev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bakiyev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Forge.
Forge gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bakiyev counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bakiyev blocks a head kick by Forge.
Bakiyev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Forge takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Forge swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bakiyev counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Forge throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bakiyev. #T2#
Forge rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bakiyev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bakiyev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Forge.
Forge throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bakiyev.
Bakiyev lands the left hand.
Bakiyev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Forge misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bakiyev.
Forge connects with a crisp jab.
Bakiyev scores with a sloppy right hand. Forge should have avoided that one.
Forge misses with a lunging right hand
and Bakiyev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Forge looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bakiyev feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Forges jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bakiyev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Forge misses with a lunging right hand
and Bakiyev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Toktogulovich Bakiyev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No joy there for Forge, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Toktogulovich Bakiyev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bakiyev 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Emeritus Forge!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Emeritus Forge!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Emeritus Forge!

Emeritus Forge wins by unanimous decision!
Emeritus Forge was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 17, 2021

#R1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Forge.
Poli scores with a jab to the body.
Forge wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A big right from Forge misses.
Poli shoots in for a takedown but Forge shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Poli tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Forge defends well and Poli ends up having to push Forge into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Forge throws a right hand that Poli ducks under and follows up with a left that Poli also avoids with ease.
Poli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Poli fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Forge looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Poli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Forge.
Poli is looking for the big counter here.
Poli tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Forge paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Forge misses with a wild combination.
Poli swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Forge counters with a shoot takedown. Poli fights it but they end up in guard.

Poli has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Forge has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Poli pulls guard effortlessly.
Forge throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Forge looking to pass the guard.
Poli is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Forge is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Forge is looking to work some ground and pound but Poli has wrist control.
Forge knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Poli on the ground.
Poli is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Forge pushes Poli off but Poli dives into side control.
Forge tries to improve position but can't.
A control attempt from Forge but he's now mounted!
Poli blocks Forge's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Forge is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Forge can't escape the position.
Forge wants to control but Poli is having none of it.
Forge on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Forge tries to get out of the position.
Forge sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Poli moves nicely into side control.
Poli throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Poli throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Forge manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Forge connects with a nice short shot to Poli's temple. #SUB#
Forge is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Poli has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Forge is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3##SUB#
Forge is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Poli is just riding it out for now. Forge eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Forge seems to be working for a kimura but Poli defends the submission attempt.
Forge landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Poli has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Forge is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Poli missing with punches from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poli wants to get back to his feet.
Poli taking some punishment here, with Forge in his half guard. #SUB#
Poli is defending against the submission attempts here by Forge.
Poli works his way to full guard. Good work.
Forge throwing strikes but missing.
Forge has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB#
Forge is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Poli is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Poli has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Forge bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Poli's guard. #REVR#
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 Emeritus Forge will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Poli shoots for a double leg takedown but Forge sprawls well. He's pushed Poli's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sloppy strikes from Forge. Those never looked like landing.
Poli dodges the punch combination from Forge.
Poli throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Forge's waist but Forge gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Poli off to one side.
Poli is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Poli misses with a takedown #CL#
and Forge counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Emeritus Forge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luka Poli.
Poli wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Forge is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Forge goes for a takedown attempt but Poli pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Poli has Forge up against the cage in a clinch.
Forge fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T1#
Poli is trying to break the clinch but Forge has him pressed against the cage.
Forge jumps guard but Poli turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Poli tries to break the clinch but Forge is controlling the position.
A right handed body shot lands from Poli.
Poli stalling in the clinch. #TD2#
Poli jumps into guard, dragging Forge to the mat.
Forge trying to stand up but can't free himself from Poli's guard.
Poli working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Forge.
Poli tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Forge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Poli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Forge in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SU#
Forge stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Forge gets the takedown into side control.
Poli regains half guard.
Forge landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ground and pound from Forge.
Poli is pressing down on Forge's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Forge drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Poli manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Forge has Poli in his guard.#REVB#
Poli loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Poli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Forge is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Forge is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Poli defends well.
Poli trying to control but Forge is working from the bottom.
Poli sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Forge's guard.
Poli throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Poli sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Forge might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Forge is staying active underneath Poli, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Forge wants to improve his position but Poli is controlling well.
Forge is pressing down on Poli's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Forge trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Forge trying to strike off his back.
Luka Poli has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poli stopping the sweep attempt from Forge.
Poli content to stall in guard here.
Poli stands and throws Forge's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Luka Poli will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Forge misses with a few strikes there.
Poli slips a jab and a cross from Forge.
Emeritus Forge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poli shoots in for a double leg but Forge sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Poli misses with a body kick.
Poli wants to clinch up but Forge keeps it at a distance.
Forge stuffs the takedown.
Emeritus Forge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Poli is looking to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Forge is defended easily by Poli.
Forge shoots in for a takedown but Poli shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forge throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Poli takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Poli misses with a takedown attempt - Forge sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Emeritus Forge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luka Poli.
Forge connects with the punch.#T1#
Poli throws a series of strikes that have Forge backpedaling.
Poli is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Forge closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Poli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Forge working the body and head with strikes. #SUB#
Forge tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Forge has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Poli is working to avoid the ground and pound but Forge connects with a decent elbow.
Poli tries to improve position but can't.
Poli taking punishment in the form of punches. #T2#
Poli is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Forge is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Poli is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Forge tries to advance to mount but Poli denies him. #SUB#
Forge looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Forge thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Forge prevents Poli from escaping the position.#T3##SUB#
Forge is trying to get an arm triangle but Poli is defending well.
Poli wants to control but Forge postures up.#SUB#
Forge looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Poli manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Poli is defending against the submission attempts here by Forge.
Poli is pressing down on Forge's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Poli keeping full guard, as Forge tries to pass. #SUB#
Forge postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Poli is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Forge, into his guard. #REVB#
Forge is looking to sweep but instead, Poli has passed into half guard. #SUB#
Forge actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poli seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Forge does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emeritus Forge!
A less than humble Emeritus Forge misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: PANDA 78
Date: Jan 24, 2021

#R1#
Christie displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Forge. #TD2#
Christie shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Christie was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Forge holding on.
Christie scores with punches from side control.
Forge tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Christie has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
My spies in Cope's Gym inform me that Christie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1#
Christie tries to score with some ground and pound. Forge controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Christie has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Forge!
Christie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Forge throwing hammer fists to the chest of Christie. What's that going to do exactly?
Christie is landing with some decent strikes but Forge is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Christie controlling the position easily from mount.
Forge is trying to escape the mount.
Forge is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Forge has given up his back here. #SUB2#
Christie working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Christie keeps control of the position as Forge tries to break free.
Christie avoiding Forge 's attempts to control his hands.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Forge is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Forge is really stuck here.
Christie controls the action.#T3##SUB2#
Christie tightening his grip on Forge, looking for the choke.
Christie controlling the position well here. Forge rolled but Christie kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Christie throwing sloppy strikes.
Forge is trying to break free. #SUB2#
Christie working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Forge avoids the strikes from Christie.
Forge is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB2#
Forge showing good submission defense here. #T4##SUB2#
Christie is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Forge is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Isaac Christie!

Event: PANDA 65
Date: Dec 27, 2020

#R1##CL2#
Tournament clinches up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tournament just misses with a elbow thrown towards Forge's brow.
Tournament looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tournament misses with an elbow strike.
Tournament lands an elbow inside.
Tournament lands an elbow just above Forge 's eye.
Tournament comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Forge avoids a wild elbow strike from Tournament.
Tournament misses with an elbow over the top.
Tournament lands an elbow inside that Forge shrugs off.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tournament just misses with a elbow thrown towards Forge's brow.
Forge blocks the elbow strike.
Forge goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tournament prevents it.
Nice elbow from Tournament.
Forge is trying to pull guard but Tournament has him pressed against the cage.
Forge avoids a wild elbow strike from Tournament.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Forge is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emeritus Forge. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Tournament lands an elbow just above Forge 's eye.
Tournament is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tournament looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tournament creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tournament throws an elbow that misses.
Forge goes for a takedown attempt but Tournament pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Forge fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tournament defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Forge.#CL2#
Tournament fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Forge, pushing him back against the cage.
Forge drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tournament lands a damaging elbow.
Tournament throws an elbow that misses.
Tournament lands an elbow that stopped Forge in his tracks for a moment.
Forge avoids a wild elbow strike from Tournament.#T2#
Tournament gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tournament misses with an elbow over the top.
Tournament creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tournament lands an elbow that stopped Forge in his tracks for a moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tournament looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Forge takes an elbow to the temple.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tournament throws an elbow but misses.
Tournament stops a takedown attempt from Forge.
Forge blocks an elbow strike.
Tournament creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Forge's defenses.
Tournament is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tournament throws an elbow but misses.
Tournament lands a damaging elbow. #ROC2#Forge is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Emeritus Forge has been cut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tournament throws an elbow but misses.
Oh Forge is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tournament looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tournament lands an elbow inside.
Forge blocks an elbow strike from Tournament.
Tournament lands an elbow that stopped Forge in his tracks for a moment.
Tournament pushes off an throws an elbow but Forge leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tournament throws an elbow that misses.
Tournament misses with an elbow strike. #T3#
Tournament throws an elbow but it misses.
Tournament misses with an elbow over the top.
Forge avoids a wild elbow strike from Tournament.
Tournament throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tournament is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tournament misses with an elbow strike.
Tournament looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tournament pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tournament looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tournament looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Forge seems to have got his legs back now.
Tournament creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Forge's defenses.
Forge blocks the elbow strike.
Tournament lands an elbow that stopped Forge in his tracks for a moment.
Forge tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tournament smiles and moves away.
Forge fails to land the takedown.
Tournament tries to clinch up but Forge circles away and keeps his distance.
Forge swings for the body but Tournament moves out of range.
Tournament tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Forge manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Forge avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tournament tries to clinch but Forge moves out of range.
Forge tries to counter with a takedown but Tournament is quick to defend against it.
Tournament doesn't manage to clinch there - Forge circles away.
Tournament tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4##CL2#
Forge gets tackled into the cage by Tournament. Tournament maintains the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tournament throws an elbow but misses.
Tournament lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tournament comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Forge blocks the elbow strike.
Forge tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tournament prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tournament lands an elbow inside that Forge shrugs off.
Tournament throws an elbow but it misses.
Tournament creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Forge's defenses.
Tournament lands a nice elbow.
Tournament comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Forge is looking for a takedown.
Tournament lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tournament lands an elbow inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Qfc Tournament dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Emeritus Forge's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Tournament moves into the clinch.
Tournament throws an elbow but it misses.
Tournament creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Forge blocks the elbow strike.
Tournament has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tournament lands a nice elbow.
Forge blocks an elbow strike from Tournament.
Nice elbow from Tournament.
Forge wants to take the fight to the mat but Tournament manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tournament pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Forge! Tournament unloads with more strikes and Forge sinks to his knees! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Qfc Tournament!

Event: CEC 700.5
Date: Nov 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Ricci.
Ricci circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Forge to the canvas! Forge doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Ricci keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Albert Ricci!
Albert Ricci made sure to mention his sponsor, EL ZOIDO FEEBLE FIGHTWEAR in his post fight interview.

Event: Grunge 19: Mad Season
Date: Oct 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Forge throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dall was covering up waiting for the punch and Forge finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dall seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Forge works over Dall with some ground and pound from guard.
Dall is controlling Forge's posture.#SUB#
Dall looking for a triangle here. Forge is fighting it but it looks tight! Dall pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Forge is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bastyn Dall!
Bastyn Dall decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Grunge 16: 9/11 Memorial
Date: Sep 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Forge will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Forge takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Forge shoots in for a takedown but Virus shows good takedown defense.
Virus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Virus feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Forges jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Forge fails with the takedown.
Crown Virus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emeritus Forge.
Virus takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#TD2#
Forge fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Virus to the ground. Forge is now in Virus's guard.#SUB2#
Forge 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.
Forge distracts Virus with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Forge stops Virus from standing up.
Forge trying to control but Virus is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Forge is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Virus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Forge lands a couple of digs.
Forge postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Forge won't allow Virus to sweep him here.
Virus wants to stand but Forge is controlling the position.
Forge keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Virus's head.
Virus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Forge is one step ahead there.
Virus is working hard here to advance position.
Virus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Forge on the ground.
Forge is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Forge keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Virus's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Forge postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Forge is standing up over Virus. Virus looks to escape but Forge dives into side control.
Virus is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T2#
Forge lands some shots froms side control.
Virus taking a bit of punishment here - Forge scoring with strikes.
Virus taking a bit of punishment here - Forge scoring with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Virus takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Forge scores with punches from side control. #ROC2#Virus is rocked!
Forge has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Virus takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Oh Virus is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Forge working the ground and pound.
Forge landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Virus is trying to get back to half guard.
Virus is breathing heavily.#SU2#
Forge stands up and beckons Virus to his feet.
Virus seems to have got his legs back now.
Forge changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Virus tries to avoid it but Forge manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Virus to the ground. Virus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Virus misses the target.
Virus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Forge fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T3#
Forge throws a right and a left that both miss.
Forge fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Virus as Forge shoots in.
Forge keeps the fight on the outside.
Virus stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Forge drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Forge is working Virus over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Forge with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Virus on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Virus tries to get out of the position.
Forge with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Forge with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Forge chips away with some ground and pound.
Forge postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Forge is working Virus over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
Forge is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Forge works over Virus with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Forge lands a couple of digs.
Forge passes into half guard. #SU2#
Forge stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Virus to get to his feet.
Crown Virus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Forge throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Virus tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Forge is in Virus's guard.
Virus keeping moving, preventing Forge from controlling successfully.
Forge with a nice head shot there.
Forge makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Forge lands a couple of elbows.
Forge postures up and lands a big shot to Virus's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emeritus Forge dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Forge shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Virus but Virus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Forge fails with a takedown attempt.
Virus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Forge. #TD2#
Forge 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.
Forge chips away with some ground and pound.#SU2#
Forge gets to his feet - Virus follows without any prompting.
Forge avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virus moves in looking to clinch but Forge pushes him off.
Virus throws a looping overhand right but Forge ducks down to avoid it.
Forge has his takedown stuffed
enabling Virus to counter with a crisp jab.
Crown Virus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emeritus Forge.#T1#
Good exchange - Virus coming out on top.
Virus scores with a jab. Forge acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #TD2#
Forge shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Virus's guard.
Forge scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Forge's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Forge passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Forge works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Forge working the ground and pound.
Virus is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Forge lands an elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Virus throws a punch from the bottom, which has left him a bit exposed here… Forge has an arm triangle now. This could be big trouble for Virus. He's out! He's out cold! The ref pulls Forge off and Forge celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Emeritus Forge!
Emeritus Forge bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Grunge 11: Rusty Cage
Date: Jul 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Forge connects with a right hand. Prevot shakes it off.
Prevot shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Prevot rushes Forge and presses him up against the cage.
Forge misses with the head strike.
Prevot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Forge lands a hook that snaps the head of Prevot backwards.
Forge is trying to stall. #TD2#
Forge wants the takedown. Prevot is fighting it off but Forge persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Prevot's guard against the cage.
Forge working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Forge postures up in Prevot's guard and throws a big left but Prevot blocks it.
Prevot working a defensive guard here.
Forge throws a big right hand that misses.
Prevot has his hands on Forge's head, controlling the position.
Forge is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Forge throwing strikes from guard but Prevot blocks nicely.
Forge is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Forge won't allow Prevot to get back to his feet.
Prevot is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Forge loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Prevot keeping moving, preventing Forge from controlling successfully. #ES#
Prevot wriggles free and stands up.
Prevot shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Forge stalks Prevot and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Prevot's face. Prevot staggers backwards, shaken.
Forge throws a head kick but Prevot moves out of range.
Prevot throws a big counter combination but Forge scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD#
Prevot throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Forge tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Prevot is in Forge's guard.#T2#
Forge not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prevot trying to control the position from guard on top but Forge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Prevot lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Prevot drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Prevot jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Forge looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Prevot has picked Forge up and slammed him! Forge can't keep hold of the triangle and Prevot manages to pass to side control!
Forge is looking for a sweep.
Forge is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Prevot is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Forge is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Prevot looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Prevot working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
Prevot lands an elbow.
Forge is trying to improve his position.#SU#
Prevot stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Forge listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Forge lands a jab-cross combination.
Sloppy strikes from Forge. Those never looked like landing.
Emeritus Forge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Prevot shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Forge had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Prevot defends it easily.
Prevot throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Forge works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Forge is looking for a triangle but Prevot pushes his legs off easily.
Prevot slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Prevot lands a couple of digs.
Prevot trying to control but Forge is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Forge looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Prevot passes into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU#
Prevot decides to return to a standing position. #CL#
Prevot closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Prevot has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Forge uses from the top position. #SUB#
Prevot escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Forge gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Guilhaume Prevot 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#
Forge lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Forge throws a series of punches but Prevot moves out of range.
Forge takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Forge throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Prevot moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Prevot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Forge.
Prevot dodges the punch combination from Forge.
Emeritus Forge seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prevot goes for a double leg but Forge avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Forge continues to drive forward.
Forge pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Forge feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Prevots jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Forge closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Forge throws a right hand that Prevot ducks under and follows up with a left that Prevot also avoids with ease.#T1#
Forge throws a series of strikes that have Prevot backpedaling.
Forge throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A lazy left from Prevot finds it's target.
Forge connects with a right hand. Prevot shakes it off.
A big right from Forge misses.
Prevot tries to clinch up but Forge circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Prevot clinches with his opponent.
Prevot is struggling to control the position.
Forge wants to stall. #BC#
Prevot manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Prevot moves into the clinch.#BC#
Prevot breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Forge misses with a body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Forge. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
Prevot will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Prevot sets himself, and Forge steps forward looking for the clinch! Prevot avoids it this time.
Prevot tries to clinch up.
Forge dodges the punch combination from Prevot.
Prevot misses with a wild combination.
Forge swinging wildly here.
Forge looks for the body kick but Prevot saw that one coming.
Prevot fails with a takedown attempt.
Forge fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Prevot doesn't manage to clinch there - Forge circles away.
Prevot looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Forge is fending him off so far but Prevot persists. Nope, Forge circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guilhaume Prevot. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Prevot shoots for a double leg takedown but Forge sprawls well. He's pushed Prevot's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Forge throws out a powerful jab.
Forge scores with a sloppy right hand. Prevot should have avoided that one.
Guilhaume Prevot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Forge throws a series of strikes that have Prevot backpedaling.
Forge fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Prevot is looking for a counter combo.
Prevot moves out of range as Forge strikes.
It looked like Prevot was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Crunch! Forge slams his shin into Prevot's torso.
Forge misses with a two punch combination.
Forge throws a right and a left that Prevot avoids nicely.
Forge throws a right hand that Prevot ducks under and follows up with a left that Prevot also avoids with ease.
Forge scores with a decent looking hook.#CL#
Prevot gets a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Forge creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Prevot tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Forge smiles and moves away.
A punch combination from Forge misses.
Prevot appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T4#
Prevot misses with a two punch combination. #TD#
Prevot feints and as Forge raises his hands in defense, Prevot changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Forge can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Prevot avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Forge is breathing heavily.#SU#
Prevot gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL#
Prevot gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Forge tries to work over Prevot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Forge misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Prevot. #BC2#
Forge breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Prevot tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Forge paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Prevot slips a jab and a cross from Forge.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Forge misses with a double jab.
Forge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emeritus Forge showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Forge tries to keep at a distance but Prevot has taken the fight into the clinch.
Forge working aggressively here.
Forge misses with a short punch on the inside.
Forge has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Prevot manages to break the clinch.
Forge darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Forge sizes up Prevot with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Forge lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL2#
Forge instigates a clinch.
Forge misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Forge pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A nice combination there by Forge.
Prevot is looking to clinch.
Prevot swinging wildly here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Prevot misses with a two punch combination.
Forge wants to land a leg kick but Prevot is out of range. #T1#
Forge takes one to the side of the head.
Forge lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Prevot circles away quickly and effectively.
Prevot rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Forge moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Forge defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Prevot.
Forge throws a head kick but Prevot moves out of range.
Prevot takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Prevot takes one to the side of the head.
Prevot shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Forge pinned against the cage. Forge gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Forge feints the counter takedown.
Forge throws a series of punches but Prevot avoids them all with ease.
Forge misses with the combination.
Forge misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Prevot counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Forge is trying to escape back to his feet but Prevot uses the scramble to pass into side control. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Prevot working the ground and pound.
Forge tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Forge takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Prevot is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Forge is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Guilhaume Prevot overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Forge on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Forge is trying to get back to half guard.#SU#
Prevot stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Prevot shoots in and drives through. Forge sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guilhaume Prevot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Prevot avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Forge moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A big left from Forge misses.
Forge swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Prevot appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Prevot is looking to clinch.
Forge misses with an uppercut.
Prevot slips a jab and a cross from Forge.
Prevot showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Forge.
Forge shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Prevot eats them both and turns towards Forge to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Prevot throws a series of punches but Forge avoids them all with ease.
Forge explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Left hook, right uppercut from Prevot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Prevot tries to close the distance and clinch but Forge swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
Forge fails to land with a series of punches.
Prevot throws a combination. Forge tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#ROC#Forge is rocked!#TD#
Prevot throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Forge was covering up waiting for the punch and Prevot finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Forge is still in real trouble! Can Prevot finish him?#SUB#
Prevot thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Prevot works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Prevot uses his free foot to push down on Forge's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Forge.
Prevot working Forge over with strikes here.
Prevot trying to control but Forge is having none of it. #SU#
Prevot is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Forge misses with a series of wild punches. #CL#
Prevot clinches up against the cage.
Forge is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #TD#
Prevot gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Forge is trying to escape back to his feet but Prevot uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Prevot trying to control the action but Forge is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Forge tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Prevot wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Forge on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Forge really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Prevot. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Prevot lands a decent elbow from side control.
A big shot lands for Prevot! That's hurt Forge! Will he recover? Prevot fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guilhaume Prevot!
A victorious Guilhaume Prevot thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Grunge 1: Genesis
Date: Apr 20, 2020

#R1#
Forge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD#
Forge throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Billings was covering up waiting for the punch and Forge finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Forge wants to pass the guard but Billings is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Forge throws a big right hand that misses.
Billings trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Billings is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Forge defends well.#SUB2#
Billings looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Forge is defending well. Billings quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Forge has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Billings celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). William Billings!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 10, 2020

#R1#
Forge fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Forge tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spenda paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Forge tries to score a power double leg takedown but Spenda sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Forge somewhat.
It looked like Spenda was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Forge.
Spenda works Forge's body with a nice hook.
Spenda thuds a left hand into Forge's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spenda. Forge does a little dance to reset his feet.
Forge is trying hard to land a takedown here. Spenda sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Eddie Spenda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emeritus Forge.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spenda lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Forge at a distance.
Emeritus Forge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spenda bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Forge's head backwards.
Forge throws a hook to the side of Spenda's head but Spenda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Forge feints and as Spenda raises his hands in defense, Forge changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spenda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Forge is one step ahead there. #T1#
Spenda is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU2#
Spenda is working an open guard so Forge takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Forge has his takedown stuffed
and Spenda counters with a straight right hand.
Forge tries a head kick but it misses.
Spenda stuffs the takedown attempt from Forge. Forge gets slowly back to his feet.
Forge slips under a jab from Spenda.
Forge takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice takedown defense from Spenda. No joy for Forge on that attempt. #TD2#
Forge throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Spenda was covering up waiting for the punch and Forge finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Spenda is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Spenda content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Spenda lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Forge lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spenda backwards.
Forge misses with a punch on the inside.
Forge wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right from Spenda on the inside.
Forge throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Spenda blocks an uppercut.
Forge makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Spenda lands with a short shot to the head.
Spenda working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Spenda avoids a wild elbow strike from Forge.
Forge swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Forge takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Spenda lands a hook to the side of the head.
Forge is looking to take this one to the mat.
Forge being controlled against the cage.#TD2#
Forge ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Forge no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Forge working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Spenda.
Spenda throws a big right hand that misses.
Spenda trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Spenda chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spenda trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Forge has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Spenda can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Forge has his feet on Spenda's thighs here. He's pushed Spenda off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Spenda screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Emeritus Forge!
Emeritus Forge was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 13, 2019

#R1##TD#
Forge dives in and scores a takedown into Matador's guard.
Matador is adopting a defensive guard.
Matador is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Matador wants to sweep here but Forge controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matador is still trying to improve position.
Matador has control of Forge's left arm, preventing Forge from doing any damage.
Forge throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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.
Forge postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Matador lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Forge working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Matador doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Matador manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Forge on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Forge tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Matador postures up. #SUB#
Forge looking for subs off his back but Matador has passed one foot through into half guard.
Matador throwing shots but Forge is blocking nicely.
Matador is nestled in close to Forge, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Matador throwing shots but Forge is blocking nicely.
Matador moves into full mount! Forge won't be happy about that!
Forge is looking to improve his position but Matador isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Matador lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Forge hang on?
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Forge controls the position.
Matador takes Forge's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Forge is in trouble.
Matador controlling well, preventing Forge from escaping the position.
Matador is looking to control Forge but Forge is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2#
Matador is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Forge with him. Forge is trying to defend but Matador has an arm under the chin now! Forge grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). El Matador!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 26, 2019

#R1#
Forge shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Owen defends it nicely.
Forge looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Forge.
Owen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jeffery Owen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emeritus Forge.
Forge lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Forge fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Owen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Forge tries to score a power double leg takedown but Owen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Forge somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forge shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Owen counters with a nice uppercut.
Owen wants to clinch up but Forge keeps it at a distance.#T1##TD2#
Forge changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Owen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Owen is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Forge goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Owen has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Forge but great work by Owen.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Forge can do anything to dispel that myth.
Owen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Forge tries to improve position but can't.
Forge gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Forge tries to lock up and control but Owen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Owen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Owen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Forge for as long as he can get away with.
Forge is in all sorts of trouble here. #T2#
Owen thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Forge is trying desperately to improve position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Owen looking to control but Forge is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Owen content just to control the position here.
Forge is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Owen controlling the position easily from mount.
Forge is desperately trying to improve his position but Owen has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Owen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Forge is looking to improve his position but Owen isn't that keen on the idea.
Owen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Forge is still trying to improve position.
Owen controlling the position easily from mount.
Owen prevents Forge from getting the reversal.
Owen trying to control but Forge is having none of it. #T4#
Forge working to try and regain half guard.
Forge keeps trying to improve his position.
Owen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Forge tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Owen content just to control the position here.
Forge is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeffery Owen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Forge shoots in and bounces Owen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Owen is adopting a defensive guard.
Owen is trying to control the position but Forge postures up.
Owen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Forge with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Forge has gone for a leg lock! Owen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Forge's guard.#REVR#
Owen sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1##SUB2#
Forge looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Owen passes into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Owen in particular looking to stall.
Forge tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Owen has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Owen punching from mount but Forge doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Owen sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T2#
Forge wants to hold on but Owen pushes him away.
Forge is trying to escape the mount.
Forge's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Forge is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Owen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jeffery Owen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Owen trying to control but Forge is having none of it.
Forge is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Owen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Forge is looking to escape. #T3#
Owen content just to control the position here.
Owen blocks Forge's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Forge tries to hold on but Owen postures up.
Forge gets back to half guard.#SU#
Owen stands up out of the half guard.
Forge goes for a double leg but Owen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Owen continues to drive forward.
Owen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Owen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Forge tries to avoid it but Owen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Forge to the ground. Forge escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Forge doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Owen counters with a series of strikes. Forge will be more careful next time no doubt. #T4#
Owen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Forge sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Owen somewhat.
Forge is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jeffery Owen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Owen tries to land a front kick but Forge steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#TD2#
Forge shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Owen napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Forge is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Owen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Owen wants to control but Forge postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Owen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Forge is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Forge tries for a kimura but Owen is defending well.
Owen wants to control but Forge postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeffery Owen dominated that second round.
That's time! Owen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Forge shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Owen defends it nicely.
Forge shoots in but Owen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Owen throws a sloppy head kick and Forge moves out of range easily.
Forge tries to score a power double leg takedown but Owen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Forge somewhat.
Jeffery Owen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emeritus Forge.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forge changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Owen tries to avoid it but Forge manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Owen to the ground. Owen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Forge gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Owen counters by moving into the clinch.
Forge prevents the takedown attempt.
Forge has a couple of punches blocked by Owen. #T1##BC2#
Forge's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Forge shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Owen as he jumps to the side.
Nice sprawl there from Owen as Forge shoots in.
Forge shoots for a takedown but Owen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Forge takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Owen misses with a head kick.
And Forge tries to counter it with a takedown but Owen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Forge dives in and grabs Owen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Owen pushes down on Forge's head and hops out.
Owen throws a counter high kick but Forge was just alert enough to avoid it.
Forge dives in for a single leg takedown but Owen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Forge shoots in for a double leg but Owen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Owen stuffs the takedown.
Forge fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2##CL#
Owen closes the distance and clinches.
Forge working aggressively here.
Forge misses with the head strike. #TD#
Owen has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Forge uses from the top position.
Owen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Forge lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Forge scoring with punches to the head and body.
Forge advances position into side control!
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!
Forge is working Owen over with some ground and pound from side control.
Forge tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Owen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Forge can do to turn this around?
Owen gets back to half guard.#T3#
Forge is thwarting Owen's attempts to control the position.
Owen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Forge's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Forge's back!
Forge tries to escape the position.
Forge just trying to survive but Owen is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Owen wants to control the position but Forge frees himself and scrambles - Owen manages to regain control in side control.
Owen gets to mount! Forge was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #SUB#
Owen jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Forge is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Forge and Owen has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #T4#
Forge manages to work his way to half guard, despite Owen's best efforts.
Owen is looking to take a break and control but Forge is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Forge trying to control from the bottom.
Forge is looking to improve his position.
Forge wants to control the action here but instead Owen manages to pass to full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Forge is desperately trying to improve his position but Owen has a good base and remains in mount.
Emeritus Forge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jeffery Owen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Owen throwing strikes but Forge bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeffery Owen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Owen 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Rick's Rumble Bash
Date: Oct 20, 2019

#R1#
Peng connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Forge's hands.
Peng slips a jab and a cross from Forge.
Peng thinks about countering with a head kick.
Peng misses with a wild combination.
Forge throws a nice looking combination but Peng bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Forge swings widly with a right hand
and Peng counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Peng slips under a jab.
Forge throws a head kick but Peng moves out of range.
Forge throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Peng.
Peng listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Forge throws a right hand that misses
and Peng cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A punch lands to the side of Forge 's head but he takes it in his stride.#ROC#
Forge is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peng scores with the left hand. Forge knows he should have avoided that one.
Forge is still on wobbly legs! Can Peng finish him?
Forge throws a body kick that misses
and as Forge tries to reset, Peng cracks him with a perfect counter right hand that drops him to the mat! Forge is trying to get up but he's doing the chicken dance and face plants back to the floor - that's enough for the referee and he's called the bout! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Wei Peng!

Event: AKT 10
Date: Sep 05, 2019

#R1#
A head kick misses from Benoit.
Forge works Benoit's body with a nice hook.
Benoit is looking to clinch but Forge is avoiding it.
Forge on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Forge misses with a two punch combination.
Benoit tries to close the distance and clinch but Forge swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Forge throws a jab when Benoit was well out of range.
Benoit wants to clinch up but Forge keeps it at a distance.
A head kick by Forge misses
and Benoit counters with a three punch combo that has Forge backing up. Forge nods at Benoit to acknowledge the strikes.
Forge misses the shot to the body.
Forge swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Forge lands with a good body shot.
Emeritus Forge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benoit swinging wildly here.
Benoit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Forge.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Forge throws an off balance right hand
letting Benoit counter with a right hand.
Forge throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Benoit works the jab nicely.#T1#
Forge throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Benoit connects with a high kick.
Forge throws a jab when Benoit was well out of range.
Forge throws a leg kick but Benoit sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Forge is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Benoit.
Some wild striking there from Benoit.
Benoit wants to clinch.
Forge looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Benoit tries to clinch up.
Forge takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Forge misses with a double jab.
Forge misses with a jab, cross combination.
Forge tries a low kick but Benoit avoids it.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Forge tries to bum rush Benoit with a series of wild strikes but Benoit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Benoit throws a good cross that connects.
Forge goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Forge misses with a combination
and Benoit counters with a stiff right hand.
Benoit slips under a jab.
Benoit wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Forge misses with a wild combination. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Benoit wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Forge has him pressed against the ropes.
Benoit is trying to break the clinch but Forge has him pressed against the ropes.
Benoit is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#BC2#
Forge breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Benoit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Forge tries to counter by closing the distance.
Benoit really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3#
Benoit moves in looking to clinch but Forge pushes him off.
Forge blocks a head kick by Benoit.
Forge lands a jab.
Forge throws a push kick but Benoit slaps the foot to one side.
Forge throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benoit is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Forge blocks a head kick by Benoit.
Forge steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Benoit.
Forge takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Benoit slips a jab from Forge.
Benoit tries to counter by clinching up but Forge breaks away and moves out of range.
Forge looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Forge misses with a jab to the body
and Benoit counters with a left and a right that stings Forge.
Forge throws a right and a left that both miss.
Forge swats away the attempt to clinch by Benoit.
Forge fails to land with a series of punches.
Benoit feints a jab promting Forge to slip. Benoit then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Forge slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Forge misses with a jab to the body
and Benoit counters with a nice uppercut.
Benoit blocks a head kick by Forge.
Benoit throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Benoit is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Forge missing with a left hand there. Benoit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benoit tries to clinch there but Forge circles away.
Forge has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Benoit.
Benoit tests Forge's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Forge misses with a looping left.
Benoit tries to clinch up but Forge circles away and keeps his distance.
A swing and a miss from Forge.
Benoit defending well as Forge loads up on a big left hand.
Forge throws a wild body kick that Benoit sees coming a mile off.
Benoit tries to clinch up.
Forge takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Benoit throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Benoit defending well as Forge loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Stevo Benoit will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Forge swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Forge takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Benoit tries to clinch there but Forge circles away.
Benoit tries to clinch there but Forge circles away.
Benoit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Forge avoids the head kick by Benoit.
Forge throws a push kick but Benoit slaps the foot to one side.
Forge misses with the combination.
Forge throws a body punch but Benoit moves out of range.
Benoit lands a head kick!
Benoit is looking to clinch but Forge is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Forge throws a hook but Benoit avoids it easily.
Forge has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Forge there as he acknowledges the shot.
Benoit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Forge.
Benoit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stevo Benoit is winning the standup battle so far.
Forge avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Forge looks to land a left hand but Benoit moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Benoit was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Benoit moves in looking to clinch but Forge pushes him off.
Benoit throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Forge.
Forge throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Forge misses with a wild combination.
Forge missing with a left hand there. Benoit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Forge looks to move away, Benoit throws a big counter combo but Forge just gets out of the way.
Benoit wants to clinch up but Forge keeps it at a distance.
Forge throws an off balance right hand
and Benoit counters with a good, hard body kick but Forge shrugs it off.
Stevo Benoit is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Benoit connects with a high kick.
Benoit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Forge is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Benoit with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Forge waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benoit.
Forge will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Forge throws a nice looking combination but Benoit bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Benoit scores with a three punch combo!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benoit slips a straight right by Forge.
Benoit avoids the head kick by Forge.
Forge throws a jab when Benoit was well out of range.
Benoit wants to clinch up but Forge keeps it at a distance.
Benoit fails in his attempt to clinch.
Benoit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Benoit is looking to clinch but Forge is avoiding it.
Forge throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Benoit.
Benoit scores with a nice body kick.
Forge waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benoit.
Benoit steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Forge. That one must have hurt.
Forge throws a poor cross that misses
and Benoit counters with a stiff right hand.
Forge misses with a straight right. #T3#
Benoit is looking to clinch.
Forge misses with a looping right.
Benoit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Forge throws the left hand but Benoit avoids the punch easily.
Forge looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Forge keeps the fight on the outside.
Benoit tries to clinch there but Forge circles away.
Benoit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Benoit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Forge throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Forge throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Forge takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Benoit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Benoit slips under a jab.#T4#
Forge misses with a combination
and Benoit counters with a nice body shot.
Benoit slips a straight right by Forge.
Forge looks to land a left hand but Benoit moved out of range nicely.
Forge throws a combination that misses
and Benoit makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Benoit lands a jab to Forge's midsection.
Forge lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Benoit backs up against the ropes.
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!
Forge misses with a looping left.
It looked like Benoit was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Forge misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Benoit.
Forge looks to throw a body kick
and Benoit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Forge misses with a body shot.
Benoit dodges the punch combination from Forge.
Forge throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Emeritus Forge will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Benoit fails in his attempt to clinch.
Forge swinging wildly here.
Benoit thinks about countering with a body kick.
Benoit fails with an attempt to clinch.
Forge throws a shot from downtown. Benoit moves away and avoids it.
Benoit fails with an attempt to clinch.
Forge thinks about the counter body kick.
Forge swings widly with a right hand
and Benoit counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Benoit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Forge paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Forge throws a jab when Benoit was well out of range.
Forge throws a looping overhand right but Benoit ducks down to avoid it.
Forge misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benoit moves away from the strike by Forge.
Benoit fails in his attempt to clinch.
Benoit scores with a head kick. Forge tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Forge throws a head kick that misses.
Benoit is looking to counter the offense by Forge and move into the clinch.
Forge has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T1#
Forge missing with a left hand there. Benoit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Forge will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A big left from Forge misses.
Benoit blocks the body kick.
Benoit connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Forge momentarily.
Forge throws a looping overhand right but Benoit ducks down to avoid it.
Crunch! Benoit slams his shin into Forge's torso.
Benoit scores with a push kick.
Forge misses with a few strikes there.
Forge misses with a series of wild punches.
Forge swinging wildly here.
Forge tries to clinch but Benoit moves out of range. #T2#
Benoit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Forge tries a head kick but it misses.
Benoit wants to clinch.
Benoit thuds his right hand into Forge's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Benoit tries to close the distance and clinch but Forge swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Forge throws a lazy uppercut
and Benoit counters with a body kick.
Forge throws a sloppy head kick and Benoit moves out of range easily.
Benoit throws a big counter combination but Forge scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Benoit tries to clinch up but Forge circles away and keeps his distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Benoit.
Forge throws a sloppy head kick and Benoit moves out of range easily. #T3#
Benoit blocks the body kick.
Benoit tries to clinch up.
A head kick misses from Benoit.
Benoit works over Forge's head and body with a nice combination.
Benoit feints a jab promting Forge to slip. Benoit then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Forge slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Forge misses with a double jab.
Benoit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Benoit tries to close the distance and clinch up but Forge swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fighters circling - Forge throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Forge jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Benoit works over Forge's head and body with a nice combination.
Forge fails to land with a series of punches.
Benoit tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Forge manages to circle out of the way.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benoit throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Forge scores with a leg kick.
Benoit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Forge. That did some damage!#T4#
Forge misses the jab.
Forge cracks Benoit with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Benoit cracks a nice hook into Forge's ribs.
Benoit tries to clinch up but Forge circles away and keeps his distance.
Forge throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Benoit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Benoit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Forge misses with an uppercut. Benoit saw that one coming.
Left hook, right uppercut from Benoit.
Forge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Benoit misses with a series of wild punches.
Forge misses with an uppercut.
Benoit thinks about countering with a head kick.
Forge looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Benoit dodges the punch combination from Forge.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stevo Benoit!

Event: AKT 7
Date: Aug 10, 2019

#R1#
Forge looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Forge looks to move away, Benoit throws a big counter combo but Forge just gets out of the way.
Benoit really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Benoit ducks under a wild hook from Forge.
Forge swings widly with a right hand
and Benoit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Benoit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Forge stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Benoit lands a jab to Forge's midsection.
Forge looks to land a left hand but Benoit moved out of range nicely.
Benoit throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Forge keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Forge misses with a body shot.
Benoit scores with a kick to the midsection.
Forge missing with a left hand there. Benoit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benoit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Forge doesn't seem bothered though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Forge tries to land a front kick but Benoit steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Benoit tries to clinch but Forge moves out of range.
Forge throws a series of punches but Benoit avoids them all with ease.
Forge throws a push kick but Benoit slaps the foot to one side.
A shot to the liver by Benoit. Beautiful body shot.
Benoit fakes the leg kick and cracks Forge in the body. #T1#
Benoit scores with a shot to the body.
Forge is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Benoit is looking to wear down Forge with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Forge misses the shot to the body.
Benoit jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Benoit staying out of range there.
Forge throws a hook to the side of Benoit's head but Benoit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Forge misses with a two punch combination.
Benoit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Forge.
A slow jab from Forge misses its intended target.
Benoit looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Forge throws a lazy body kick
and Forge takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Benoit tries to close the distance and clinch up but Forge swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Forge wants to counter the offense by Benoit and move into the clinch position.
Forge pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Forge doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Forge misses the shot to the body.
Forge misses with a hook
and Benoit counters with a slapping leg kick.
A big left from Forge misses.
Benoit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Forge paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Forge is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T2#
Forge falls off balance throwing a combination
and Benoit counters with a straight right hand.
Benoit looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benoit ducks under a wild hook from Forge.
As Forge looks to move away, Benoit throws a big counter combo but Forge just gets out of the way.
Forge misses with a looping left.
Benoit is looking to clinch.
Benoit lands a leg kick that knocks Forge off balance momentarily.
Benoit moves out of range as Forge strikes.
Forge just misses with a punch to the body.
Benoit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Benoit wants to clinch.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Forge wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T3##BC2#
Forge breaks the clinch.
Benoit slips a jab from Forge.
Forge stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Benoit.
Benoit moves out of range as Forge throws a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Benoit misses the target.
Benoit lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Forge takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Benoit defending well as Forge loads up on a big left hand.
Forge pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Benoit back to the ropes. Forge follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Benoit throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Forge thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Benoit.
Forge tries to land a front kick but Benoit steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Benoit thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Forge if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benoit connects with a crisp jab.
Benoit goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Forge throws a lazy body kick
and Benoit counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
Benoit tries to clinch there but Forge circles away.
Emeritus Forge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Forge misses.
Benoit wants to clinch.
Benoit tries to clinch there but Forge circles away.
Benoit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Forge paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Forge throws a hook to the side of Benoit's head but Benoit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Forge throws a jab when Benoit was well out of range.
Benoit throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Benoit slips under a jab.
Forge swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benoit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Forge just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBenoit.
Forge misses with a straight left.
Benoit wants to clinch up but Forge keeps it at a distance.
Forge throws a looping overhand right but Benoit ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Stevo Benoit will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Forge throws a body kick that misses.
Benoit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Forge.
Benoit is looking to clinch but Forge is avoiding it.
Forge throws a body kick that misses.
Benoit tries to close the distance and clinch but Forge swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Forge throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stevo Benoit is winning the standup battle so far.
Forge throws a left and a right that both miss
and Benoit makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Forge tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Benoit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Benoit ducks under a wild hook from Forge.
Benoit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benoit avoids a punch combination nicely.
Forge finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A combination from Forge does no damage.
Benoit wants to clinch.#T1#
Benoit takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Forge throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Benoit was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Benoit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Forge looks to throw a body kick
and Benoit counters with a one-two to the body.
Forge swats away the attempt to clinch by Benoit.
Benoit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Forge throws a head kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Benoit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Benoit throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Forge's head.
Benoit throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Forge.
Forge lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Benoit circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
Forge throws a series of punches but Benoit avoids them all with ease.
Nice defenses there by Benoit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benoit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Forge throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Benoit counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Forge thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Benoit was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Forge.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Benoit!
Benoit moves in looking to clinch but Forge pushes him off.
Forge throws a big shot that misses.
Forge throws a series of punches but Benoit moves out of range.
Forge circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Benoit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Forge steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Benoit.
Forge throws a lazy uppercut
and Benoit counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Benoit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Forge wants to counter with a clinch but Benoit pushes him away.#T3#
Forge misses with an uppercut
and Benoit counters with an inside leg kick.
Benoit thuds his shin into the meat of Forge's side.
Forge thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Forge misses the target. #CL2#
Forge darts in and clinches Benoit up against the ropes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Benoit looking to stall.
Benoit trying to stall but Forge improves his position.
Maybe Benoit would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Benoit blocking some punches.
Forge lands a body punch.
Benoit wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Forge tries to break the clinch but Benoit is controlling the position.
Forge tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Forge is leaning against Benoit and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Benoit is looking to break free of the clinch but Forge has double underhooks. #T4#
Benoit tries to circle away but Forge has him pinned against the ropes.
Benoit blocks a body shot from Forge.
Forge avoiding damage.
Forge tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Forge can't find room to land a body shot as Benoit controls the action.
Benoit can't break the clinch.
Benoit prevents a body shot from Forge.
Benoit is trying to break the clinch but Forge has him pressed against the ropes.
Benoit tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Forge lands with a light punch inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Forge lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Benoit blocks the elbow strike.
Benoit is trying to break the clinch but Forge is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Emeritus Forge will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Forge throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Forge will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Forge throws a big shot that misses.
Benoit tries to counter by clinching up but Forge breaks away and moves out of range.
Benoit has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Forge finds it's way round the side to connect with Benoit's head.
Benoit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Benoit tries to clinch there but Forge circles away.
A little jabbing left from Forge on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Benoit goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Forge fails to land with a series of punches.
Forge throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Forge misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benoit thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Forge if he has to take too many more of those.
Stevo Benoit is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Forge takes a swing at Benoit's ribcage but misses.
Benoit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Forge throws out the jab.
Benoit lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Benoit displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Forge keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Benoit moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Forge swats away the attempt to clinch by Benoit.
Forge throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Forge misses the target.
A shot to the liver by Benoit. Beautiful body shot.
Forge looks to throw the jab but Benoit is out of range.
Benoit throws a leg kick which misses Forge's front leg but catches the back leg as Forge tries to avoid it.
Benoit ducks under a wild hook from Forge.
Benoit tries to clinch but Forge moves out of range.
Benoit catches Forge with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Forge pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Benoit tries to clinch but Forge moves out of range.
Forge throws a jab but it's blocked by Benoit.
Benoit throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Forge has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Benoit.#T2#
Benoit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Forge tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Benoit is able to avoid easily.
Forge throws a lazy right hand but Benoit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
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!
Benoit throws a nice head kick!
Benoit is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#CL2#
Forge gets a clinch.
Forge misses with a punch on the inside.
Forge tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Benoit's elbow.
Benoit tries to break the clinch but Forge is controlling the position.
A short right from Forge on the inside.
Benoit has had enough of the clinch but Forge keeps him there for the moment.
Benoit tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Forge's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Forge tries to clinch but Benoit is having none of it.
Benoit seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Forge throws a hook but Benoit blocks it.
Forge misses with a two punch combination. #T3#
Forge misses with a right hand
and Benoit counters with a two punch combo.
Forge throws a right and a left that both miss.
Benoit seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Forge throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Forge takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Benoit lands a high kick!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Benoit slips a jab from Forge.
Forge misses with a head kick.
Benoit throws a big counter combination but Forge scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Forge throws a push kick but Benoit slaps the foot to one side.
Benoit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Forge.
Benoit tries to clinch there but Forge circles away.
Forge misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benoit.
Benoit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Benoit seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Forge walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Benoit checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Forge throws a half hearted mid kick.
Benoit seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Benoit defending well as Forge loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Forge misses with an uppercut
and Benoit counters with a three punch combo that has Forge backing up. Forge nods at Benoit to acknowledge the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Forge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benoit was well out of range. Poor timing from Forge.
Forge throws a body punch but Benoit moves out of range.
Benoit lands a high kick!
Benoit tries to clinch there but Forge circles away.
Forge pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Forge misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big left from Forge misses.
Benoit tries to clinch there but Forge circles away.
Forge takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Benoit shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Forge eats them both and turns towards Benoit to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Forge misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Benoit tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Forge manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Forge takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 23, 2019

#R1#
Fjordlinginsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Forge.
Fjordlinginsson slips a jab and a cross from Forge.
Fjordlinginsson looks for a takedown but Forge sprawls well.
Forge scores with a decent looking hook.
Fjordlinginsson moves out of range as Forge throws a body kick.
Forge throws a combination. Fjordlinginsson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Forge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fjordlinginsson manages to avoid it.#TD#
Fjordlinginsson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Fjordlinginsson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Fjordlinginsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Forge knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Fjordlinginsson is working to tighten his grip on Forge's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Forge has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Fjordlinginsson is really squeezing tight and eventually Forge passes out! Fjordlinginsson breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bjorg Fjordlinginsson!

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