Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: HFC 10 - Kung vs Rodrigues
Date: Mar 21, 2020

#R1#
Silva moves out of range as Jantan strikes.#TD2#
Jantan looking to score a takedown here. Silva is defending well but Jantan drives through and ends up in Silva's guard.
Jantan told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Silva thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Jantan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jantan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silva is on top in guard. #REVR#
Jantan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jantan keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Jantan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jantan tries to escape but Silva is in control.
Jantan tries to buck Silva off but Silva is having none of it.
Silva will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Silva working away.#T1#
The strikes coming from Silva are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Jantan tries to bench press Silva off him but Silva keeps the position.
Jantan wants to control but Silva postures up.
Jantan is looking for a sweep.
The strikes coming from Silva are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Jantan tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Silva is trying to get an arm triangle but Jantan is defending well. #SUB#
Silva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jantan has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Silva working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Silva tries for a kimura but Jantan is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Jantan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2##SUB#
Silva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jantan can do anything to dispel that myth.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Silva scores with punches from side control. #SUB#
Silva tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Silva has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
A bit of a lull in the action here.#SUB#
Silva is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jantan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Silva landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #SUB#
Silva is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Jantan looks calm but he's in trouble here. Silva gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Jantan is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Silva lets go of the hold and Jantan can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rickson Silva!
Our winner, Rickson Silva, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: HFC 5 - Rodrigues vs Larsson
Date: Feb 28, 2020

#R1#
Ulster thows a leg kick but Jantan checks it #TD2#
and Jantan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jantan.
Jantan postures up and lands a big shot to Ulster's brow.
Jantan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jantan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jantan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ulster's head.
Jantan cracks Ulster with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Ulster is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jantan defends well.
Jantan cracks Ulster with a solid left hand.
Jantan being controlled here momentarily.
Jantan preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jantan throwing strikes from guard but Ulster blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jantan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jantan lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Ulster trying to control the position.
Jantan is looking to work some ground and pound but Ulster has wrist control.
Ulster is controlling Jantan's posture.
Jantan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jantan looking to pass the guard.
Jantan throws a big right hand that misses.
Jantan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Jantan throws a sloppy strike and Ulster has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Jantan is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Ulster!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dixon Ulster!
During a confident post fight interview, Dixon Ulster thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: The Island Season 10, 185 lbs, Round 2
Date: Feb 08, 2020

#R1#
Jantan dives in for a single leg takedown but Frank sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
Frank moves into the clinch.
Jantan lands a shot to the body.#TD#
Frank has picked Jantan up - he's going for a ride! Frank dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Frank trying to mount his opponent but Jantan defends it.
Frank is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Jantan wants to get back to his feet.
Frank will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Frank is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jantan can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #SUB#
Jantan tries to buck Frank off so he can stand up but Frank has got his back now - this could be big trouble! He's slapped on a rear naked choke that looks really tight! Jantan falls backwards, slamming Frank to the mat but Frank holds on tight! Jantan is forced to tap and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rob Frank!
An out of breath Rob Frank thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: The Island Season 10, 185 lbs, Round 1
Date: Feb 07, 2020

#R1##TD2#
Jantan 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.
Jantan postures up.
Jantan cracks Lopez with a solid left hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Nicolas Lopez has been cut.
Jantan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jantan prevents Lopez from getting back to his feet.
Jantan working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lopez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jantan is one step ahead there.
Lopez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jantan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #ROC2#
Lopez is rocked!#CUT2#
Nicolas Lopez's cut is getting worse.
Jantan postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Lopez covers up, he's hurt! Jantan keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Jantan and the ref steps in to end the fight! Jantan can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joseph Jantan!
After winning the bout, Joseph Jantan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: ICC CN 14: Jantan v Rocca
Date: Jan 15, 2020

#R1#
Jantan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Rocca counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rocca.
Jantan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rocca taking a breather.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rocca.
Jantan misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rocca.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rocca.
Rocca misses with a punch to the body.
Jantan can't get the takedown.
Jantan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rocca pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Jantan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rocca lands a nice shot to the body.
Rocca lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocca lands a body punch.
Rocca lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jantan backwards.
Rocca stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jantan is breathing heavily.
Rocca is stalling here.
Rocca scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Jantan swings wildly with an uppercut but Rocca uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rocca avoids a wild elbow strike from Jantan.
Rocca stalling the fight.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rocca. #CUT2#
It looks like Joseph Jantan has been cut.
Rocca slowing the pace effectively.
Rocca lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Rocca.
Rocca dodges an elbow strike from Jantan.
Rocca dips a shoulder and cracks Jantan with a mighty uppercut! Jantan falls back against the cage and Rocca unloads with a barrage of strikes! Jantan is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Rocca screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reno Rocca!
Reno Rocca is the new middleweight champion!
As Reno Rocca got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: They thought they were throwing me to a wolf....I am the fucking wolf!'.

Event: ICC 20: Harris v Jantan 3
Date: Jan 04, 2020

#R1#
Jantan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Harris defends it nicely.
Harris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harris looks to land a combination but Jantan avoids it well.
Harris throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Jantan counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Harris!
Harris has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Harris is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Jantan in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jantan is putting a hurting on Harris here, landing some big shots from side control.
Jantan cracks Harris with a big right hand but Harris just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Jantan scores with a couple of short elbows.
Harris wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T1#
Jantan landing strikes.
Jantan working the ground and pound.
Jantan in side control lands a decent elbow.
Harris is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Jantan cracks Harris with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Jantan immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Harris is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Jantan!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joseph Jantan!
Joseph Jantan is the new middleweight champion!
Joseph Jantan decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.

Event: ICC CN 12: X-Mas Beach Brawl
Date: Dec 25, 2019

#R1##TD#
Jantan scores with a takedown into Kozlov's guard.
Kozlov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jantan throws a big right hand that misses.
Jantan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kozlov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jantan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jantan lands a couple of digs.
Jantan lands a couple of elbows.
Jantan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kozlov keeping moving, preventing Jantan from controlling successfully.
Kozlov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jantan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jantan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kozlov is trying to control the position but Jantan postures up.
Jantan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Kozlov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jantan.
Jantan lands a couple of elbows.
Jantan advances position into side control!
Jantan working the head with strikes.
An elbow from Jantan crashes against the mat.
Jantan throws a strike aimed at the side of Kozlov's head but Kozlov avoids it well.
Jantan working the head and body with strikes.
Jantan landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kozlov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kozlov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#ROC#
Kozlov is rocked!
Kozlov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kozlov is still in real trouble! Can Jantan finish him?
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kozlov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jantan lands a strong strike to the head of Kozlov. That's dazed him! Jantan looking to finish here. Kozlov is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Jantan lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joseph Jantan!
Joseph Jantan opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: ICC CN 11: Tidd v Soup
Date: Dec 18, 2019

#R1#
No joy there for Kassib, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kassib stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kassib wants it to stay on the feet.
Jantan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kassib manages to avoid it.
Kassib unleashes a big counter combination but Jantan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jantan lands with a nice body punch.
Kassib swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Jantan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jantan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kassib is trying to stand back up but Jantan is controlling him
Jantan lands with a punch from half guard.
Jantan throwing shots but Kassib is blocking nicely.
Jantan moves into full mount! Kassib won't be happy about that!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jantan with a couple of short strikes.
Jantan won't let Kassib get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jantan looking to finish Kassib with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kassib!#T1#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jantan cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Jantan raining down hammerfists from mount.#ROC#
Kassib is rocked!
Jantan lands a big shot there that rocks Kassib but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kassib is still in real trouble! Can Jantan finish him?
Jantan postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Kassib badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Jantan around the waist but Jantan pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Jantan is the winner by TKO! Jantan jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joseph Jantan!
Joseph Jantan got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: ICC CN 10: Larsson v Robinson
Date: Dec 11, 2019

#R1#
Jantan looks to score with a jab to the body but McShae is just out of range.
McShae is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jantan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McShae counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from Jantan misses.
McShae moves out of range as Jantan strikes.
McShae is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McShae jabs Jantan right on the nose. Jantan blinks but takes it well.
McShae misses with the combination.
McShae scores with the left hand. Jantan knows he should have avoided that one.
Jantan shoots in but no luck this time.
Jantan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McShae looks to land a combination. Jantan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McShae ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McShae looks to land a combination but Jantan avoids it well.
McShae throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jantan avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Jantan misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McShae! But no joy.
Jantan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Buoy Training in the buildup to the fight.
Jantan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McShae's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jantan under the eye.
Jantan throws an overhand right that lands on McShae's shoulder, as McShae tries to avoid the shot.
McShae throws a shot to the body.
No joy there for McShae, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McShae takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT#
It looks like Sheamus McShae has been cut.
No joy there for McShae, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McShae throws a right hand that Jantan ducks under and follows up with a left that Jantan also avoids with ease.
McShae staying out of range there.
McShae moves away from the strike by Jantan.
Sheamus McShae is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McShae throws a good cross that connects.
McShae looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McShae lands a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jantan dodges the punch combination from McShae.
McShae lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2##TD#
Jantan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McShae's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McShae can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jantan slips nicely into half guard.
Jantan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jantan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jantan works his way into full mount!
Jantan lands a big elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jantan fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
McShae tries to hold on but Jantan postures up.
Jantan scoring with strikes but McShae is staying in there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sheamus McShae dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sheamus McShae's cut.
That's time! Jantan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Nice takedown defense from McShae. No joy for Jantan on that attempt.
McShae scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jantan in his tracks.
A punch combination from McShae misses.
McShae takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McShae moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jantan is really struggling to find his range with his punches. McShae's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
McShae uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jantan.
McShae lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jantan circles away quickly and effectively.#TD#
McShae gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jantan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jantan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Joseph Jantan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McShae preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jantan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McShae works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jantan trying to control but McShae is working from the bottom.
Jantan is in close to McShae's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Jantan trying to control but McShae is working from the bottom.
Jantan works over McShae with some ground and pound from guard.
Jantan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jantan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jantan throwing strikes but missing.
Jantan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McShae avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jantan scoring with some ground and pound.
Jantan stands up over McShae, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McShae has momentary wrist control but Jantan slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Jantan scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jantan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McShae has momentary wrist control but Jantan slips an elbow through the middle.
McShae tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jantan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McShae's head.
McShae wants to sweep but no luck.
Jantan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jantan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McShae can't keep his opponent in guard - Jantan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jantan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jantan throwing shots but McShae is blocking nicely.
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!
Jantan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McShae defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Jantan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sheamus McShae's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Jantan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McShae to score with a decent uppercut.
McShae misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McShae misses with a wild combination.
Jantan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McShae moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McShae slaps away a takedown attempt from Jantan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McShae throws a series of punches but Jantan moves out of range.
Jantan slips a jab and a cross from McShae.
Jantan drops down looking for a counter takedown but McShae sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McShae misses with a few strikes there.
McShae lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jantan backs up against the cage.
Jantan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McShae was well out of range. Poor timing from Jantan.
Despite the aggression on McShae's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McShae throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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!
McShae throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jantan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McShae defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jantan.#T1#
McShae misses with a body shot.
McShae swinging wildly here.
Jantan drops down looking for a counter takedown but McShae sprawls and moves away.
No joy there for McShae, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McShae throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Jantan counters with a nice double leg into side control. McShae won't be happy with that.
McShae takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jantan lands a few punches from side control.
Jantan is looking to take a break and control but McShae is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jantan scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at McShae to see if he's OK.
Jantan landing strikes.
McShae is looking for a sweep.
McShae is trying to control Jantan's posture but Jantan avoids it. #T2#
Jantan working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jantan landing a few strikes.
Jantan is chipping away with strikes.
Jantan working the head and body with strikes.
Jantan connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused McShae some visible discomfort.
Jantan working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
McShae takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Jantan scoring with punches and elbows.
Jantan landing strikes.
McShae really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jantan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jantan in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jantan lands a few punches from side control.

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 Joseph Jantan.
I think Jantan 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 Franklin scores the fight for Joseph Jantan!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Sheamus McShae!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Joseph Jantan!

Joseph Jantan wins by split decision!
A pretty intense looking Joseph Jantan took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
In defeat, Sheamus McShae stepped up to the mic, saying 'I fought with a broken back, didn't want to pull out and upset the fans.. ill ko him in a rematch'.

Event: ICC 12: Haba v Money
Date: Nov 16, 2019

#R1#
Kassib tries to work over Jantan's front leg with a kick but Jantan checks it.
And Jantan tries to counter it with a takedown but Kassib pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A big left from Jantan misses.
Kassib throws a big counter combination but Jantan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A punch combination from Kassib misses.
Jantan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kassib.
Jantan digs a good body shot into Kassib's ribs.
Jantan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kassib.
Kassib scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jantan avoids the body shot from Kassib.
Jantan works Kassib's body with a nice hook.#TD2#
Jantan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jantan is nestled in close to Kassib, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jantan moves into full mount! Kassib won't be happy about that!
Kassib wants to try and get back to his feet.#T1#
Kassib taking shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jantan connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jantan looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Kassib covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joseph Jantan!
Joseph Jantan took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: ICC 9: Larsson v Haba
Date: Oct 25, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Jantan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Harris to the ground. Jantan is now in Harris's guard.
Harris wants to stand but Jantan is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Harris wriggles free and stands up.
Harris scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jantan just misses with a punch to the body.
Jantan looks to throw the jab but Harris is out of range.
Jantan closes the distance and clinches up with Harris, looking for a takedown. Jantan pushes Harris against the cage but Harris circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Harris misses with the combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harris takes a swing at Jantan's ribcage but misses.
Harris misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Jantan counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Harris wants to get back to his feet.
Jantan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harris is trying to stand.
Harris definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ground and pound from Jantan. #T1#
Jantan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Harris is looking to escape.
Jantan lands strikes from half guard.
Jantan is taking a breather. Harris says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Harris is looking to escape.
Harris is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jantan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Harris wants to stand back up but Jantan manages to pass into side control.
Jantan lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Harris down.
Harris wants to get back to his feet but Jantan drags him back down.
Jantan in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Harris is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Jantan is chipping away with strikes. #T2##ES#
Harris sneaks out the side door and pushes Jantan away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Jantan throws a body shot but no joy.
Jantan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Harris tries to avoid it but Jantan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Harris to the ground. Harris escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Good exchange - Harris coming out on top.
Jantan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harris.
Harris misses with a series of wild punches.
Jantan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harris lands a right hook to the body.
Jantan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jantan. Harris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some wild striking there from Harris.
Axel Harris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harris connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT#
It looks like Joseph Jantan has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jantan shoots in and drives through. Harris sprawls well.
Axel Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Jantan.
Harris goes for a small jab and connects. Now Harris goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Jantan stumbles back but Harris runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Jantan to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Jantan will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Axel Harris!
Axel Harris retains his middleweight title!

Event: ICC 6: Jantan v Wallace
Date: Oct 05, 2019

#R1#
Jantan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wallace connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Joseph Jantan has been cut.
Jantan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wallace.
We've been hearing reports that Jantan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jantan looks to land a left hand but Wallace moved out of range nicely.
Wallace swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Jantan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wallace tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jantan is in Wallace's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jantan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jantan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jantan landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Wallace looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jantan wants to control from the top but Wallace keeps moving.
Jantan landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Wallace has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jantan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Jantan works over Wallace with some ground and pound from guard.
Wallace looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wallace can't keep his opponent in guard - Jantan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jantan working Wallace over with strikes. #SUB2#
Wallace looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wallace is refusing to be controlled, as Jantan sits in half guard.
Jantan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wallace is not content to let Jantan control the position.
Jantan prevents Wallace from improving his position.#T2#
Jantan working the head and body with strikes.
Jantan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #ROC#
Wallace is rocked!
Jantan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jantan lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Wallace quite badly. Wallace pulls Jantan in close trying to recover. Jantan postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Wallace on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Wallace doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joseph Jantan!
A pretty intense looking Joseph Jantan took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: ICC 3
Date: Sep 07, 2019

#R1#
Jantan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#
It looks like Joseph Jantan has been cut.
Harris lands with a shot to the body.
We've been told by Harris's head coaches at Endgame Combat that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jantan shoots in looking for a takedown. Harris tries to sprawl out of it but Jantan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Harris manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Harris throws a one two combo.
Jantan walks straight into a right hand from Harris - that's dropped him! Harris jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Jantan from any more punishment! Jantan complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Axel Harris!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 15, 2019

#R1#
Jantan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Von Ryan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Von Ryan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jantan.
Jantan throws the left hand but Von Ryan avoids the punch easily.
Von Ryan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Von Ryan has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jantan is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Von Ryan defending well as Jantan loads up on a big left hand.
Jantan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Jantan gets a takedown into half guard.
Von Ryan is looking to improve his position.
Jantan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Von Ryan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
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.
Jantan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jantan is nestled in close to Von Ryan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
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. Jantan connects with a nice short shot to Von Ryan's temple.
Jantan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB2#
Von Ryan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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!
Jantan lands with a punch from half guard. #T1#
Von Ryan taking some punishment here, with Jantan in his half guard.
Von Ryan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jantan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Von Ryan wants to get back to full guard.
Jantan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jantan working Von Ryan over with strikes.
Jantan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jantan wants to pass to mount but Von Ryan is defending the position.
Jantan lands strikes from half guard.
Von Ryan wants to get back to full guard.
Jantan working the head and body with strikes.
Jantan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jantan working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Jantan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Von Ryan is looking to improve his position.
Von Ryan is looking to control Jantan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Von Ryan avoid being mounted?
Ground and pound from Jantan.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Von Ryan has hold of Jantan's hands but Jantan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Ryan is trying to maintain the position but Jantan is very close to passing his half guard.
Von Ryan taking some punishment here, with Jantan in his half guard.
Jantan lands with a punch from half guard.
Jantan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ground and pound from Jantan.
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. Jantan connects with a nice short shot to Von Ryan's temple. #ROC#
Von Ryan is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jantan working Von Ryan over with strikes.
Von Ryan is still in real trouble! Can Jantan finish him?#T3#
Jantan lands a big elbow - Von Ryan is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Jantan!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joseph Jantan!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2019

#R1#
Jantan blocks a head kick by You.
You uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jantan.
You shoots in for a takedown but Jantan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jantan feints the counter takedown.
You lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT#
It looks like Joseph Jantan has been cut.
Jantan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from You.
You keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD2#
Jantan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. You was covering up waiting for the punch and Jantan finishes the takedown easily into guard.
You wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Jantan manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Jantan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jantan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You has hold of Jantan's hands but Jantan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jantan stalling. #T1#
Jantan works his way into side control.
Jantan working the ground and pound.
A big shot lands for Jantan! That's hurt You! Will he recover? Jantan fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joseph Jantan!
The defeated Better You had this to say: 'Or Not.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 09, 2019

#R1#
Jantan throws a jab but it's blocked by Banks.
Jantan loads up on a big right hand but Banks slips the punch.#TD#
Banks shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jantan manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Banks throws a big right hand that misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jantan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jantan wants to sweep but no luck.
Banks looking to sit in guard and control but Jantan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Banks is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Banks has his foot on Jantan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jantan works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks looking for a sweep. Not yet Banks, not yet.
Banks keeping full guard, as Jantan tries to pass.
Banks has momentary wrist control but Jantan slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jantan tries to free his leg and advance position but Banks is retaining full guard.
Banks wants to sweep here but Jantan controlling him for the moment. #T1##SUB#
Banks is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jantan is aware though and is defending well.
Banks keeping moving, preventing Jantan from controlling successfully.
Jantan is working Banks over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Banks looking for a sweep. Not yet Banks, not yet.
Jantan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Banks's head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Banks is on top in guard. #REVR#
Jantan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Banks's guard. #REVB#
Jantan lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jantan cracks Banks with a solid left hand.#ROC2#
Banks is rocked!
Jantan postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Banks covers up, he's hurt! Jantan keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Jantan and the ref steps in to end the fight! Jantan can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joseph Jantan!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 06, 2019

#R1#
Tokyo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jantan ducks under a wild hook from Tokyo.
Jantan feinted with a counter takedown.
A combination from Tokyo does no damage.
Jantan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jantan throws a hook to the side of Tokyo's head but Tokyo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tokyo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jantan shoots in for a takedown but Tokyo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tokyo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tokyo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jantan.
Jantan misses the shot to the body.
Jantan throws a body shot but no joy.
Tokyo throws out a powerful jab.
Jantan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tokyo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jantan on the side of the head.
Jantan fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Jantan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tokyo. #T1#
Tokyo scores with a nice strike.
Jantan throws a lazy right hand but Tokyo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jantan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jantan loads up on a big right hand but Tokyo slips the punch.
Tokyo throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Jantan counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tokyo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jantan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tokyo taking punishment in the form of punches.
An elbow from Jantan crashes against the mat.
Jantan controlling the position.
Jantan looks up at the clock and then as Tokyo takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jantan smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Jantan creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
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!
Jantan working the body and head with strikes. #ROC#
Tokyo is rocked!#T2#
Jantan landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Tokyo is still in real trouble! Can Jantan finish him?
Jantan working the ground and pound.
Jantan in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Tokyo looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Jantan turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joseph Jantan!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 03, 2019

#R1##TD#
Jantan shoots in and bounces Goodman off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Goodman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jantan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jantan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Goodman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jantan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jantan is looking to work some ground and pound but Goodman has wrist control.
Jantan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Goodman's head.
Jantan lands a couple of digs.#ROC#
Goodman is rocked!
Goodman keeping moving, preventing Jantan from controlling successfully.
Goodman is still in real trouble! Can Jantan finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jantan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Goodman wants to stand but Jantan is controlling the position.
Goodman seems to have recovered his senses.
Jantan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jantan cracks Goodman with a solid left hand.
Jantan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jantan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Goodman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Goodman is looking to stand up but Jantan isn't so interested in that idea.
Jantan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jantan prevents Goodman from getting back to his feet.
Jantan is in close to Goodman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jantan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jantan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Goodman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jantan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jantan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jantan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jantan stops Goodman from standing up.
Jantan wants to pass the guard but Goodman is keeping the position.
Jantan postures up and lands a big shot to Goodman's brow. #T2#
Jantan lands a couple of elbows.
Goodman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jantan is controlling him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jantan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jantan stops Goodman from standing up.
Jantan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jantan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jantan gets to his feet and stands over Goodman, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Goodman felt that one! Jantan unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Goodman from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joseph Jantan!

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