Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: IXF LIV
Date: Aug 07, 2021

#R1#
Quigley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boy shoots in for a takedown but Quigley shows good takedown defense.
A telegraphed right hand from Quigley misses the target.
Boy feints a counter leg kick.#KD#
Quigley drops Boy with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Boy looks back up at him and smiles so Quigley waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Boy is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Jhonny Boy has been cut.
Quigley weaves into range and cracks Boy right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Boy goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Quigley is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matthew Quigley!

Event: IXF LI
Date: Jul 28, 2021

#R1##CL#
Up darts in and clinches Boy up against the cage.#TD2#
Boy has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Up clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB2#
Boy looking to break Up's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Up remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Boy will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Boy doesn't have the hooks in and Up manages to turn into his guard.
Up trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boy can't keep his opponent in guard - Up advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boy wants to improve his position but Up is controlling well. #SUB2#
Boy looking for submissions off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boy works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Boy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Up doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Up manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Boy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1##SUB2#
Up avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Up's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Up trying to control but Boy is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Boy working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Up has passed into half guard!
Boy throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Up prevents Boy from improving his position.#SUB2#
Boy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Boy is defending against the submission attempts here by Up. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Up seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Up passes the guard and advances to mount!
Boy is desperately trying to improve his position but Up has a good base and remains in mount.
Boy gets back to half guard.
Boy throws a strike from the bottom but Up passes into side control!
Boy is trying to get back to half guard.#T3##SUB#
Up tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Up has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boy being controlled for a moment. #SUB#
Up working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boy manages to get back to half guard.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Boy is refusing to be controlled, as Up sits in half guard.
Boy tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Up trying to control from half guard but Boy is working away.
Up works his way into side control.
Up controlling the position.
Up has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Boy!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boy is looking to improve his position but Up isn't that keen on the idea.
Up looking to control but Boy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boy is desperately trying to improve his position but Up has a good base and remains in mount.
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 Grow Up will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL#
Up forces Boy back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Boy wants the takedown. Up is fighting it off but Boy persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Up's guard against the cage.
Up trying to control the position. #SUB#
Up looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Boy has gone for a leg lock! Up slips out almost immediately though and dives into Boy's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Boy working for submissions but it's allowed Up to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Up is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Up wants to work for an arm triangle but Boy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T1##SUB#
Up is looking for a kimura here.
Boy is staying active underneath Up, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boy is trying to get back to full guard.
Boy keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Boy actively working from the bottom here.
Boy is refusing to be controlled, as Up sits in half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Boy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boy works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Boy looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Up passes into half guard.
Up seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boy is in trouble now - Up has advanced to mount! #SUB#
Up with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Boy tries to improve his position but instead Up has taken his back! #T3##SUB#
Up is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Boy is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Grow Up!
In his post fight interview, Grow Up started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: IXF XLVI
Date: Jul 14, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Niten gets a double leg takedown into Boy's guard.
Boy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Niten is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Boy has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Niten is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Boy.
Niten really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boy is looking for a sweep.
Boy manages to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Boy looking for submissions off his back.
Boy wants to improve his position but Niten is controlling well. #T1#
Boy wants to sweep but Niten has passed to side control!
Niten scoring with punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Niten avoids the strikes from the bottom by Boy.
Niten advances to mount.
Boy flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Niten postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Boy badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Niten around the waist but Niten pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Niten is the winner by TKO! Niten jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Doraku Niten!

Event: IXF XL
Date: Jun 27, 2021

#R1#
Boy with a poor takedown
and Veainu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Jhonny Boy has been cut.
Veainu misses with a looping left.
Veainu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#ROC#Boy is rocked!
Veainu fakes the body blow, causing Boy to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Boy goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sonatane Veainu!
Sonatane Veainu retains his light heavyweight title!

Event: IXF XXXVII
Date: Jun 19, 2021

#R1#
Blatz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boy circles away quickly and effectively.
Boy attempts a counter takedown but Blatz avoids it well and moves away.
Blatz throws a nice looking combination but Boy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD#
Boy gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Boy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Blatz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Blatz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Boy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Boy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Blatz tries to roll over but Boy keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Boy is trying to work for a kimura but Blatz is defending well. #SUB#
Boy is looking for a kimura here. #T1##SUB#
Boy is working for a kimura but Blatz is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Boy is working for a kimura but Blatz is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blatz is trying to get back to full guard.
Blatz keeps trying to improve his position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Boy is trying to work for a kimura but Blatz is defending well. #SUB#
Boy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Blatz is defending against the submission attempts here by Boy. #SUB#
Boy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Boy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T3##SUB#
Boy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Blatz trying to hold on to Boy's head to control him but Boy postures up. #SUB#
Blatz is defending against the submission attempts here by Boy.
Boy throwing shots but Blatz is blocking nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Blatz can do anything to dispel that myth.
Blatz trying to hold on to Boy's head to control him but Boy postures up. #SUB#
Boy is looking for a kimura here. #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.
Nice strikes from Boy there.
Blatz is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Boy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Blatz is just riding it out for now. Boy eventually gives up the hold.
Boy prevents Blatz from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jhonny Boy dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Blatz missing with a left hand there. Boy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boy shoots in and drives through. Blatz sprawls well.
Blatz doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Blatz throws an overhand right that lands on Boy's shoulder, as Boy tries to avoid the shot.
Boy attempts a counter takedown but Blatz avoids it well and moves away.
Blatz misses the jab.
Boy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blatz.
Boy feinted with a counter takedown.
Blatz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Boy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Blatz's guard.

Blatz has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Boy has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Boy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blatz can do to turn this around?
Blatz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Blatz pushes Boy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blatz stops a takedown attempt from Boy.
Boy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Blatz prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jhonny Boy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Still in the clinch, Blatz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Blatz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boy backwards. #TD#
Boy turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Boy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blatz is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Boy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Boy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Boy tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Boy swings around for an armbar but Blatz sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Boy's guard.
Jhonny Boy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blatz sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Boy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Blatz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Blatz looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2##SUB#
Blatz is sitting in close to Boy's body. Boy has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Blatz is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Blatz is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Boy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jhonny Boy!

Event: IXF XXXV
Date: Jun 13, 2021

#R1#
Boy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vinogradov.
Vinogradov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Boy's hands.
Vinogradov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boy tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vinogradov manages to circle out of the way.
Boy ducks under a wild hook from Vinogradov.
Boy slips a straight right by Vinogradov.
Vinogradov's coach down at Walter J Abramowitz Center for Bigness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Vinogradov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Vinogradov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Boy. Boy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sergey Vinogradov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vinogradov throws an overhand right that lands on Boy's shoulder, as Boy tries to avoid the shot. #TD#
Boy gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Boy has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Vinogradov is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Boy yanks on the arm and Vinogradov is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Boy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jhonny Boy!

Event: IXF XXX
Date: May 30, 2021

#R1##TD#
Boy fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Up to the ground. Boy is now in Up's guard.
Boy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boy wants to pass the guard but Up is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Up had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boy defends it easily.
Our spies down at at Island project inform us that Up has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Up is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Up preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boy passes Up's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Boy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Up is just riding it out for now. Boy eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Up looking for submissions off his back.
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.#SUB#
Boy seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Up is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boy pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Up is looking to control Boy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Up avoid being mounted?
Up wants to improve his position but Boy is controlling well.
Up wants to control but Boy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've been hearing good reports from Boy's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Boy is trying to work for a kimura but Up is defending well. #SUB#
Boy is trying to work for a kimura but Up is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Up keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Up is looking to control Boy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Up avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Up looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Boy is working for a kimura but Up is defending it quite comfortably. #T2#
Boy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Up actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Up looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Boy is working for a kimura but Up is defending it quite comfortably.
Boy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Up is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boy pulls his head out easily.
Boy throwing shots but Up is blocking nicely. #T3##SUB#
Boy maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Up could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Boy has cracked it and Up is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Boy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jhonny Boy!

Event: IXF XXV
Date: May 16, 2021

#R1#
Boy avoids the body shot from Fodder.
Boy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fodder jabs Boy to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD2#
Boy manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fodder on his heels. He'll look to pass Fodder's guard now, I'm sure.
Boy passes Fodder's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Boy seems to be working for a kimura but Fodder defends the submission attempt.
Fodder knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Boy on the ground.
Fodder wants to control but Boy is keeping busy.
Fodder is controlling Boy's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB#
Fodder is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boy pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Fodder is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boy pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Boy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Boy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fodder has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Boy is looking for a kimura but Fodder is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Boy to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Boy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Fodder is defending against the submission attempts here by Boy. #SUB2#
Boy is trying to work for a kimura but Fodder is defending well. #SUB2#
Boy has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Fodder defend it? Boy steps over the head and cranks it - Fodder is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Boy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jhonny Boy!

Event: IXF XXI
Date: May 05, 2021

#R1#
Moans swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Moans thows a leg kick but Boy checks it #TD2#
and Boy counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Boy tries for a kimura but Moans is defending well. #SUB2#
Boy has hold of Moans's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Moans tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Boy cranks the arm and Moans screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Moans, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jhonny Boy!

Event: IXF XVI
Date: Apr 21, 2021

#R1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Strasburg. #SUB#
Strasburg tries for a kimura but Boy is defending well.
Strasburg knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Boy on the ground.
Boy tries to buck Strasburg off but Strasburg is having none of it.#SUB#
Strasburg wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Boy, who protects the arm well.
Boy is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Strasburg looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SU#
Strasburg decides to stand up, so the ref orders Boy to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Boy gets caught flat footed, as Strasburg shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Strasburg trying to control but Boy is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strasburg stays in close to Boy's body and controls the position. #T1##SUB2#
Strasburg got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Strasburg has managed to get both his arms back between Boy's legs - danger averted.
Strasburg wants to control from the top but Boy keeps moving. #SUB2#
Boy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Strasburg is aware though and is defending well.
Strasburg preventing the sweep.
Strasburg trying to control the position from guard on top but Boy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Strasburg drops back looking for a leg! Boy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Boy manages to kick Strasburg off! Strasburg jumps back into Boy's guard.
Strasburg has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Strasburg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Strasburg wants to control from the top but Boy keeps moving. #SUB2#
Boy is looking for a triangle but Strasburg pushes his legs off easily.
Strasburg looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Strasburg wants to control from the top but Boy keeps moving.
Strasburg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Strasburg trying to control but Boy is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Boy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Strasburg gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Boy looking for subs off his back but Strasburg has passed one foot through into half guard.
Strasburg wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
Strasburg content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Boy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strasburg is looking to take a break and control but Boy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boy wants to get back to full guard.
Boy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Strasburg.
Strasburg content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Strasburg is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Boy has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Strasburg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boy keeps working. #SUB2#
Boy looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Strasburg seems to be working for a kimura but Boy defends the submission attempt.
Strasburg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boy keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strasburg content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The fighters are battling for position here. Boy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Max Strasburg dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Strasburg scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Strasburg controls the position.
Boy is not content to let Strasburg control the position. #SUB#
Strasburg is trying to get an arm triangle but Boy is defending well.
Strasburg trying to control the position but Boy is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boy is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Strasburg tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Strasburg has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1##SUB#
Strasburg tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Boy tries to bench press Strasburg off him but Strasburg keeps the position.
Strasburg wants to control but Boy is keeping him busy.
Boy is looking to reverse the position.
Strasburg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boy can do to turn this around?
Boy is not content to let Strasburg control the position. #SUB#
Strasburg is trying to get an arm triangle but Boy is defending well. #SUB#
Strasburg looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Boy manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Boy tries to get to full guard but Strasburg has control of the leg.
Boy gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Boy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Strasburg defends well.#SUB2#
Boy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Strasburg defends it easily.
Strasburg controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Strasburg got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Strasburg has managed to get both his arms back between Boy's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Boy keeping moving, preventing Strasburg from controlling successfully.
Boy being controlled here, momentarily.
Boy keeping moving, preventing Strasburg from controlling successfully.
Strasburg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Strasburg trying to control the position from guard on top but Boy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Strasburg got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Strasburg has managed to get both his arms back between Boy's legs - danger averted.
Max Strasburg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Strasburg trying to control but Boy is working from the bottom. #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.
Strasburg slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Strasburg trying to control the position from guard on top but Boy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Boy has his foot on Strasburg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Strasburg works his way back into a safe position though.
Boy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Strasburg controls the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strasburg trying to control but Boy is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Max Strasburg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boy fails with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Max Strasburg dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Boy goes for a double leg but Strasburg avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Strasburg continues to drive forward.
An attempted straight right counter from Strasburg misses the target.#TD#
Strasburg throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Boy tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Strasburg is in Boy's guard.
Strasburg is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Strasburg trying to control the position from guard on top but Boy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Boy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Strasburg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Strasburg showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boy wants to sweep but no luck.
Strasburg controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Strasburg trying to control but Boy is working from the bottom.
Strasburg's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Boy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Boy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Strasburg wants to control from the top but Boy keeps moving.
Strasburg's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Strasburg won't allow Boy to sweep him here. #SUB#
Strasburg thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Boy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Strasburg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Strasburg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Boy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Strasburg is aware though and is defending well.
Strasburg slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Strasburg is trying to get an arm triangle but Boy is defending well.
Boy throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Boy gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Strasburg content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Strasburg wants to stand up but Boy is controlling the position. #T3##SUB2#
Boy actively working from the bottom here.
Strasburg is keen to just control but Boy is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Strasburg is looking for a kimura here.
Boy missing with punches from the bottom. #SUB#
Strasburg is looking for a kimura here.
Strasburg controlling the action here.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Boy is not content to let Strasburg control the position.#SUB#
Strasburg is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Boy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Boy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Boy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Max Strasburg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Strasburg 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: IXF XIII
Date: Apr 11, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Chaderito looking to score a takedown here. Boy is defending well but Chaderito drives through and ends up in Boy's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chaderito trying to control the position from guard on top but Boy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Chaderito avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Chaderito is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Boy has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Chaderito is looking to defend but Boy has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Chaderito! Boy pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Chaderito taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jhonny Boy!

Event: IXF VIII
Date: Mar 28, 2021

#R1#
Boy moves out of range as Brown strikes.
Brown throws a leg kick #TD#
and Boy counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Brown working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Boy. #SUB2#
Brown escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown is trying to keep Boy in close. #SUB2#
Brown throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Brown throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Brown is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Boy rolls with it to try and escape but Brown cranks on the arm and Boy is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

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

Event: IXF IV
Date: Mar 20, 2021

#R1#
Sider throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sider waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boy.
Boy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD2#
Sider drives through with a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sider loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sider wants to control from the top but Boy keeps moving.
Sider has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sider postures up and lands a big shot to Boy's brow.
Sider wants to pass the guard but Boy is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boy looking for a sweep. Not yet Boy, not yet.
Sider would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1##SUB2#
Sider is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Boy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Sider avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Boy working for submissions but it's allowed Sider to get to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB#
Boy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sider pulls his head out easily. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sider frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Boy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boy is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Sider looking to secure an arm triangle but Boy defends it well.
Boy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sider dominating with strikes here.#T3#
Boy is in a horrible position here. Sider smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Sider is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Boy tries to reverse the position but Sider maintains control.
Boy looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Sider lands strikes to the head.
Sider controlling well, preventing Boy from escaping the position.
Sider controlling from the back.
Boy is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB2#
Sider looking for the choke from the back. #T4#
Sider trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Boy wants to escape the position.
Boy rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Boy is looking to improve his position.
Sider seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sider tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Sider dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Sider throws a head kick but Boy moves out of range.
Boy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Sider throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Boy tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sider is in Boy's guard.#SUB#
Sider avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sider trying to control but Boy is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Boy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sider is aware though and is defending well.
Sider slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sider postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sider wants to control from the top but Boy keeps moving.
Sider is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Boy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1#
Boy keeping full guard, as Sider tries to pass. #SUB#
Boy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Boy working for a triangle but Sider defends it easily.
Sider is looking to stand up but Boy won't let him.
Boy keeping moving, preventing Sider from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Boy looking for a guillotine here but Sider defends easily. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Boy is looking for a triangle here but Sider uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Boy tries to buck Sider off but Sider is having none of it.
Sider controlling from side mount.
Boy is trying to improve his position.
Sider wants to control but Boy is keeping him busy. #T3##SU2#
Sider decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD#
Boy throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sider tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Boy is in Sider's guard.

Sider uses the cage to get back to his feet. #TD2#
Sider shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Boy is trying to defend but Sider finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Boy actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Sider is pressing down on Boy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Boy is holding on for now.
Boy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sider has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Boy works to full guard.
Boy wants to sweep but no luck.
Sider has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sider's guard. #REVR#
Boy stopping the sweep attempt from Sider.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Boy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Sider showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##TD#
Boy gets a double leg takedown into Sider's guard.
Boy throwing strikes but missing.
Sider working a defensive guard here.
Boy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sider is trying to control the position but Boy postures up.
Boy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Boy drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sider manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Boy has Sider in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Boy throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sider escapes and throws Boy's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Justin Sider has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Boy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boy is trying to work for a sweep but Sider has mounted him!
Sider controlling his opponent.
Sider lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Boy is squirming around, avoiding Sider's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Sider might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Boy haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sider is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Boy throwing hammer fists to the chest of Sider. What's that going to do exactly?
Boy 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.
Boy is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sider in particular looking to stall.
Sider wants to take a breather but Boy is having none of it. #T3#
Boy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boy gets back to full guard.
Sider content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Boy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sider defends it easily.
Boy wants to sweep here but Sider controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Boy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sider defends well.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Boy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Boy is looking for a triangle but Sider pushes his legs off easily.
Sider passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Boy is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sider happy to just control the position for now.
Boy tries to get back to half guard but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Sider comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sider 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: TFN 003
Date: Mar 03, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Polo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Boy!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Boy manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Polo is trying to maintain the position but Boy is very close to passing his half guard.
Polo tries to get to full guard but Boy has control of the leg. #SUB#
Boy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Polo is just riding it out for now. Boy eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Boy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Polo is looking to control Boy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Polo avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Boy wants to work for an arm triangle but Polo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Boy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Polo sees it coming and defends easily.#T1##SUB#
Boy is looking for a kimura but Polo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Boy to get the leverage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Polo can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Boy seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Polo is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jhonny Boy!

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