Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SYN 1035 Dustfinger vs Puno
Date: Nov 24, 2023

#R1#
Tepes lV connects with a good right hand that stumbles Quessy. Quessy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#It looks like Thomas Quessy has been cut.
Tepes lV misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Quessy.
Quessy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tepes lV ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Quessy moves away.
Quessy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tepes lV throws a good cross that connects.
Tepes lV throws a nice inside leg kick.
Quessy shoots in for a takedown but Tepes lV shows good takedown defense.
Quessy misses with a wild body shot.
Tepes lV throws a head kick but Quessy moves out of range.
Tepes lV misses with a hook.
Tepes lV ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Quessy moves away.
Quessy walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tepes lV.
Tepes lV moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quessy throws a body shot but no joy.
Quessy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tepes lV throwing a counter right hand but Quessy manages to avoid it.#T1#
Tepes lV throws a hook but Quessy avoids it easily.
Quessy scores with a jab. Tepes lV acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tepes lV throws a jab when Quessy was well out of range.
Quessy with the counter takedown but Tepes lV avoids it easily.
Tepes lV missing with a left hand there. Quessy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Quessy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tepes lV.
Good standup being displayed there by Tepes lV as he connects with a hook.
Quessy slips under a jab.
Quessy with the counter takedown but Tepes lV avoids it easily.
Quessy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tepes lV.
Tepes lV connects with a nice looking jab.
Vlad Tepes lV seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tepes lV listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Quessy misses the body punch
and Tepes lV counters with a straight right hand.
Quessy digs a good hook to Tepes lV's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Quessy. Tepes lV does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quessy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tepes lV.
Quessy misses with a lunging right hand
and Tepes lV counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Tepes lV misses with a hook. Quessy ducked under it nicely.
Tepes lV misses with a body shot.
A jab from Tepes lV does it's job there.
Quessy slips a jab from Tepes lV.
Tepes lV throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Quessy defending well as Tepes lV loads up on a big left hand.
Quessy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tepes lV lands a right hook to the body.
Tepes lV is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Quessy cracks Tepes lV with a good jab.
Quessy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Quessy.
Quessy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tepes lV rather than just go for the knockout.#TD2#
Quessy closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tepes lV's guard.
Tepes lV is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Tepes lV prevents Quessy from improving his position.#T3##SUB2#
Quessy actively working from the bottom here.
Tepes lV trying to mount his opponent but Quessy defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tepes lV is keen to just control but Quessy is a slippery customer.
Quessy is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Quessy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Quessy 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.
Tepes lV trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tepes lV won't allow Quessy to sweep him here. #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.
Tepes lV wants to control from the top but Quessy keeps moving.
Tepes lV stopping the sweep attempt from Quessy.#SUB2#
Quessy has an active guard here but Tepes lV has managed to pass into half guard.
Quessy regains full guard. Nicely done.
Quessy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tepes lV cracks Quessy with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Quessy has an active guard here but Tepes lV has managed to pass into half guard.
Well, if Tepes lV is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Tepes lV dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Quessy's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Tepes lV closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Quessy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tepes lV is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Quessy can do to turn this around?
Tepes lV throws a body shot but no joy.
Tepes lV misses with an uppercut. Quessy saw that one coming.
Quessy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tepes lV as he avoids it easily.
Quessy connects with a single shot there.
Quessy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tepes lV.
Tepes lV misses the shot to the body.
Quessy misses with an uppercut. Tepes lV saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes lV staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Tepes lV misses the target.
Tepes lV connects with the punch.
Quessy throws a body punch but Tepes lV moves out of range.
Quessy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Quessy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tepes lV defends well and Quessy ends up having to push Tepes lV into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T1#
Tepes lV loads up on a big right hand but Quessy slips the punch.
Quessy throws a body shot but no joy.
Tepes lV lands a really nice looking cross but Quessy seems unphased.
Tepes lV connects with an inside leg kick.
Quessy slips under a jab.
Quessy throws a hook but Tepes lV avoids it easily.
Tepes lV throws a half hearted mid kick.
Quessy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tepes lV takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Quessy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tepes lV was well out of range. Poor timing from Quessy.
Tepes lV catches Quessy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tepes lV lunges at Quessy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Quessy's hand.
Vlad Tepes lV is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tepes lV misses with a low kick.
Tepes lV misses with a wild body shot.
Quessy with the counter takedown but Tepes lV avoids it easily.#T2#
A shot to the liver by Tepes lV. Beautiful body shot.
Quessy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Quessy ducks right into an uppercut from Tepes lV.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Quessy clinches with his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Quessy.
Quessy jumps guard but Tepes lV stands there with Quessy around his waist. Quessy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Vlad Tepes lV has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Quessy.
Tepes lV stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tepes lV misses with a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tepes lV as Quessy tries to tie him up.
Quessy is trying to maintain a safe position but Tepes lV gets an underhook and turns Quessy into the cage.
Quessy is trying to stall.
Quessy misses with the head strike.
Quessy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tepes lV's elbow.
Tepes lV lands with a short shot to the head.
Quessy wants to stall.
Quessy has Tepes lV pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tepes lV manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
Quessy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Quessy tries to pull guard but Tepes lV won't allow it.
Tepes lV lands with a light punch inside.
Quessy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Quessy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tepes lV's elbow. #BC#
Tepes lV breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Quessy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tepes lV with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Quessy lands with a straight right. Tepes lV didn't see that one coming.
Quessy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tepes lV moves away.
A jab lands there for Quessy.
Quessy slips a straight right by Tepes lV.
Quessy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tepes lV moves away.
Quessy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tepes lV doesn't seem bothered though.
Tepes lV thuds his right hand into Quessy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4#
Quessy missing with a left hand there. Tepes lV was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A left lands for Quessy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good shot there by Tepes lV.
Quessy steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tepes lV. That one must have hurt.
Tepes lV connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Good leg kick by Tepes lV.
Tepes lV connects with a body shot.
Tepes lV throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A left lands for Tepes lV.
Tepes lV lands with a nice body kick.
Quessy missing with a left hand there. Tepes lV was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Quessy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tepes lV counters with a body kick that stops Quessy in his tracks momentarily.
Quessy tries to clinch up.
Vlad Tepes lV is winning the standup battle so far.
Tepes lV turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Tepes lV dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Quessy's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Tepes lV misses the jab.
Vlad Tepes lV is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Quessy avoids the body shot from Tepes lV.
Quessy just misses with a punch to the body.
Quessy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Quessy looks to score with a jab to the body but Tepes lV is just out of range.
Tepes lV cracks Quessy with an open hand slap.
Tepes lV throws a jab but it's blocked by Quessy.
Quessy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Quessy misses with a body shot.
Tepes lV looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tepes lV throws a good cross that connects.
Quessy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quessy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tepes lV moves out of range as Quessy strikes.
Tepes lV takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tepes lV tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Quessy was well out of range. Poor timing from Tepes lV.
Quessy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Quessy throws a body punch but Tepes lV moves out of range.
Tepes lV throws a quick counter kick to the body but Quessy avoids it.
Quessy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tepes lV swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Tepes lV.
Quessy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Tepes lV on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tepes lV. Quessy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tepes lV takes a swing at Quessy's ribcage but misses.
Tepes lV misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And Quessy tries to counter it with a takedown but Tepes lV pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tepes lV uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Quessy.
Tepes lV connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tepes lV throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tepes lV darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tepes lV throws a body punch but Quessy moves out of range. #T2#
Quessy looks to land a left hand but Tepes lV moved out of range nicely.
Quessy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tepes lV.
Quessy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tepes lV's hands.
Quessy swings for the body but Tepes lV moves out of range.
Tepes lV stuns Quessy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tepes lV connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Quessy momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tepes lV misses with a hook. Quessy ducked under it nicely.
A clash of legs there as Quessy blocks the low kick.
Tepes lV lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Quessy tries to close the distance and clinch but Tepes lV swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tepes lV lands with a nice body punch.
Quessy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Quessy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like Tepes lV has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Tepes lV fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Quessy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Quessy thuds his right hand into Tepes lV's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Quessy needs to keep his hands up - Tepes lV had a free shot at his head there.
Quessy takes a swing at Tepes lV's ribcage but misses.
Quessy throws an off balance right hand
and Tepes lV counters with a nice low kick that buckles Quessy's knee momentarily.
Quessy misses with a body shot
and Tepes lV counters with a solid body kick.
Tepes lV with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tepes lV misses with a body shot.
Good shot there by Quessy.
Tepes lV throws a jab but it's blocked by Quessy.
Quessy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tepes lV throws a head kick but Quessy moves out of range.
Quessy moves away from the strike by Tepes lV.
Quessy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tepes lV.
Quessy with the counter takedown but Tepes lV avoids it easily.
Tepes lV missing with a left hand there. Quessy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Nice body punch from Tepes lV.
Quessy digs a good body shot into Tepes lV's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tepes lV swinging wildly here.
Tepes lV keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Quessy looks to land a left hand but Tepes lV moved out of range nicely.
Tepes lV is looking to counter punch.
Quessy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tepes lV.
Quessy feints the counter takedown.
Tepes lV scores with a nice right hand.
Tepes lV with a nice cross.
Quessy throws a body shot but no joy.
Tepes lV looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Quessy misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Tepes lV to counter with a crisp jab.
A big left from Quessy misses.
Thomas Quessy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tepes lV lands with an overhand left.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vlad Tepes lV showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tepes lV, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vlad Tepes lV!
A very excited looking Vlad Tepes lV made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SYN 1030 Ryoto vs Rod III
Date: Nov 05, 2023

#R1##TD#
Quessy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Quessy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Helpmann blocking the ground and pound attempt from Quessy.
Quessy thows a huge punch but Helpmann dodges it nicely.
Helpmann is positioning himself well to prevent Quessy advancing to mount.
Quessy is looking to advance position but Helpmann won't allow it.
Helpmann trying to hold on to Quessy's head to control him but Quessy postures up.
Helpmann is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helpmann controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Quessy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Quessy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Helpmann trying to hold on to Quessy's head to control him but Quessy postures up.
Quessy works his foot free and advances to mount.
Helpmann keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Quessy cracks Helpmann with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Helpmann is trying desperately to improve position.
Helpmann in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Helpmann wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Quessy. #T2#
Quessy lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Quessy lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quessy dominating with strikes here.
Quessy thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Quessy in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Quessy postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Helpmann looks a forlorn figure.
Quessy sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Quessy putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Quessy with shots to the head and body - Helpmann looks very uncomfortable down there.
Quessy thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Quessy putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Quessy throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T3#
Helpmann is working to get back to half guard.
Helpmann wants to control but Quessy is having none of it.
Helpmann really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Helpmann gets back to half guard.
Quessy has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Quessy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Quessy connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Quessy is landing with some decent strikes but Helpmann is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Quessy lands with some strikes.
Helpmann blocking the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Helpmann regains half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Helpmann avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Quessy.
Helpmann wants to improve his position but Quessy is controlling well.
Helpmann wants to control but Quessy is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Quessy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Helpmann defends it well.
Helpmann blocking the ground and pound attempt from Quessy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Quessy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Helpmann misses with a straight left.
Quessy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Helpmann looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Helpmann ducks under a wild hook from Quessy.
The fighters circling - Quessy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Helpmann connects with a leg kick.
Quessy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Quessy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Helpmann avoids the body shot from Quessy.
Quessy misses with a hook to the body
and Helpmann makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helpmann throws a big shot that misses.
Helpmann with a jab.
Quessy throws a shot from downtown. Helpmann moves away and avoids it.
Quessy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Helpmann can do to turn this around?
Quessy throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Helpmann misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Quessy misses.
Quessy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Helpmann paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Quessy throws an off balance right hand
and Helpmann counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Quessy misses with a jab to the body
and Helpmann counters with a straight right hand.
Helpmann misses with a wild body shot.
Helpmann scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Quessy misses with a body punch
and Helpmann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Helpmann jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Quessy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from Helpmann.
Robert Helpmann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Quessy scores with a decent looking hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Helpmann lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Quessy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Quessy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Robert Helpmann seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Quessy moves out of range as Helpmann throws a body kick.
Helpmann throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Helpmann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quessy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Helpmann counters with a good low kick that Quessy was not able to check.
Helpmann moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Quessy lands with a shot to the body.
Helpmann fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Helpmann lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Helpmann lands a nice looking body shot.
Helpmann jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Quessy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Helpmann attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Helpmann slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Helpmann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Quessy.
Helpmann scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Quessy doesn't seem bothered though.
Helpmann looks to land a left hand but Quessy moved out of range nicely.
Helpmann walks into a straight right hand from Quessy.
Quessy misses with a wild body shot.
Helpmann throws out a counter right but Quessy avoids it with no problem.
Quessy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Helpmann tries to avoid it but Quessy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Helpmann to the ground. Helpmann escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Quessy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quessy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Helpmann ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Quessy misses with a straight right. #TD#
Helpmann gets caught napping as Quessy dives in and scores a takedown. Helpmann manages to retain guard.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quessy throwing strikes but missing.
Helpmann looking to hit a scissor sweep but Quessy is one step ahead there.
Quessy throwing strikes from guard but Helpmann blocks nicely.
Thomas Quessy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Quessy throwing strikes from guard but Helpmann blocks nicely.
Quessy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Helpmann wants to sweep but no luck.
Quessy advances to half guard.
Quessy winds up and cracks Helpmann with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quessy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Helpmann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Quessy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
A jab from Helpmann misses.
Helpmann throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Quessy feinted with a counter takedown.
Quessy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Helpmann as he avoids it easily.
Helpmann misses with a hook. Quessy ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Quessy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Quessy lands in his opponent's guard.
Quessy wants to control from the top but Helpmann keeps moving.
Helpmann controls Quessy momentarily but Quessy frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helpmann utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Quessy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Quessy 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.
Quessy trying to control but Helpmann is working from the bottom. #T1#
Quessy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Helpmann not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Quessy trying to control but Helpmann is working from the bottom.
Quessy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Quessy is looking to work some ground and pound but Helpmann has wrist control.
Helpmann avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Quessy lands a couple of digs.
Helpmann is controlling Quessy's posture.
Quessy throwing strikes from guard but Helpmann blocks nicely.
Quessy trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Helpmann manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##T2##SUB#
Quessy working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Helpmann has passed into half guard!
Quessy is looking to improve his position.
Quessy regains full guard. Nicely done.
Quessy wants to sweep here but Helpmann controlling him for the moment.
Helpmann postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Quessy is on top in guard. #REVR#
Helpmann trying to control the position. #T3#
Quessy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Quessy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Quessy passes Helpmann's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Quessy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Helpmann is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Quessy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Quessy is looking to advance position but Helpmann won't allow it. #SUB#
Quessy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Helpmann has managed to free his arm - good work.
Helpmann trying to control but Quessy postures up.
Helpmann is looking for a sweep. Quessy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Helpmann is staying active underneath Quessy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Helpmann avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Quessy.
Helpmann really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Quessy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nice strikes from Quessy there.
Helpmann blocking the ground and pound attempt from Quessy.
Quessy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Helpmann defending well though.
Helpmann won't allow Quessy to pass to mount.
Quessy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Quessy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Quessy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Helpmann with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Quessy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Quessy 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Quessy!
Thomas Quessy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SYN 1014 Kilo vs Drax
Date: Sep 01, 2023

#R1##CL#
Quessy instigates a clinch.
Quessy dodges an elbow strike from Zaadha.
Zaadha can't find room to land a body shot as Quessy controls the action.
Quessy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Quessy digs a right hand into Zaadha's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zaadha's gas tank. #TD#
Quessy pulls guard.
Zaadha is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Quessy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zaadha is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Zaadha gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Zaadha throws a shot from downtown. Quessy moves away and avoids it.
Good standup being displayed there by Quessy as he connects with a hook.
Zaadha takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T1#
Quessy misses with a body shot.
Zaadha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Zaadha misses.
Quessy attempts a counter takedown but Zaadha avoids it well and moves away.
Quessy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zaadha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Quessy feinted with a counter takedown.
Zaadha throws a leg kick but Quessy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Quessy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Quessy throws a body shot but no joy.
Quessy misses with a jab to the body
and Zaadha counters with a left to the body.
Zaadha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Quessy.
Quessy moves out of range as Zaadha strikes.
Zaadha connects with a body shot.
Quessy throws the left hand but Zaadha avoids the punch easily.
Quessy scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
Quessy lands a body shot.
Quessy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good leg kick by Zaadha.
Quessy misses the shot to the body.
Quessy defending well as Zaadha loads up on a big left hand.
Quessy scores with a decent looking hook.
Quessy slips under a jab.
Quessy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zaadha keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Quessy throws a body punch but Zaadha moves out of range.
Zaadha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Quessy manages to avoid it.
Zaadha swings for the body but Quessy moves out of range. #T3#
Quessy tries to clinch there but Zaadha circles away. #TD#
Zaadha gets caught flat footed, as Quessy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Zaadha is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Quessy presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC2#
Zaadha manages to break the clinch.
Quessy loads up on a big right hand but Zaadha slips the punch.
Quessy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zaadha moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Quessy.
A nice side step and Zaadha releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Quessy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zaadha as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Quessy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quessy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zaadha manages to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Zaadha.
The fighters circling - Zaadha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zaadha looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaadha throws the left hand but Quessy avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Quessy looks to score with a jab to the body but Zaadha is just out of range.
Quessy slips under a jab.
Zaadha stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zaadha wants it to stay on the feet.
Zaadha feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Quessys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Quessy swings for the body but Zaadha moves out of range.
Quessy misses with a looping right.
Zaadha lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Quessy scores with a jab to the head.
Zaadha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Quessy.
Zaadha looks to throw the jab but Quessy is out of range.
Ri Zaadha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zaadha misses with a looping left.
Quessy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zaadha sprawls and moves away.
Quessy throws a jab but it's blocked by Zaadha.
A little jabbing left from Zaadha on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Quessy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zaadha throws out the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ri Zaadha dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Zaadha stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zaadha wants it to stay on the feet.
Zaadha misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zaadha throws a leg kick but Quessy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Quessy scores with a jab to the head.
Zaadha pivots, looking for a leg kick but Quessy is out of range and Zaadha settles back down.
Zaadha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zaadha walks into a jab.
Quessy misses with a body shot.
Zaadha misses with an attempted mid kick.
Quessy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quessy connects with the punch.
Quessy jabs at Zaadha's body.
Quessy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zaadha.
Quessy with a hook.
Quessy takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zaadha.
Zaadha slips under a jab from Quessy.
Quessy lands with a good body shot.
Zaadha uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Quessy has time to react.#TD#
Quessy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Zaadha is looking to regain half guard here but Quessy keeps moving and retains side control.
Zaadha is trying to control Quessy's posture but Quessy avoids it.
Quessy working the ground and pound. #SUB#
Quessy is trying to get an arm triangle but Zaadha is defending well.
Zaadha is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Quessy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quessy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Quessy is looking for a kimura but Zaadha is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Quessy to get the leverage.
Thomas Quessy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Quessy trying to control the action but Zaadha is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Quessy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zaadha sees it coming and defends easily.
Quessy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quessy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zaadha is trying to maintain the position but Quessy is very close to passing his half guard.
Zaadha controlling the position well. #T3#
Zaadha is looking to improve his position.
Quessy passes the guard and advances to mount!
Zaadha is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Quessy avoids the attempt from Zaadha to control.
The referee warns Zaadha that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Quessy punishing his opponent with strikes. #T4#
Quessy landing strikes from the mount and Zaadha is in trouble!
Quessy lands a big elbow.
Quessy raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice elbow there by Quessy.
BOOM! Quessy connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Quessy throws some wild stikes that Zaadha manages to avoid easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quessy pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Quessy thowing shots but they're missing.
Quessy prevents Zaadha from getting the reversal.
Quessy pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Quessy working the ground and pound effectively.
Quessy throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Quessy dominated that second 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. 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#
Zaadha misses with a straight right.
Quessy loads up on a big right hand but Zaadha slips the punch.
It looks like Quessy has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Quessy shoots in looking for a takedown but Zaadha manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Quessy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zaadha misses with a wild body shot.
Zaadha misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Zaadha gets caught flat footed, as Quessy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Quessy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Quessy is in close to Zaadha's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Quessy scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quessy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Quessy preventing the sweep.
Zaadha controls Quessy momentarily but Quessy frees himself.
Quessy wants to pass the guard but Zaadha is keeping the position.#T1#
Zaadha wants to sweep here but Quessy controlling him for the moment.
Zaadha keeping moving, preventing Quessy from controlling successfully.
Zaadha controlling Quessy's posture.
Zaadha's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Quessy preventing the sweep.
Quessy trying to control but Zaadha is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD#
Quessy shoots in and gets a takedown into Zaadha's guard.
Quessy throws a big elbow that misses.
Quessy postures up.
Quessy chips away with some ground and pound.
Zaadha working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Quessy.
Zaadha has his hands on Quessy's head, controlling the position.
Quessy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Quessy wants to control from the top but Zaadha keeps moving.
Zaadha pulls Quessy in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Zaadha controls Quessy momentarily but Quessy frees himself.
Quessy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Quessy wants to control from the top but Zaadha keeps moving.
Quessy chips away with some ground and pound.
Quessy passes Zaadha's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Quessy slips a nice elbow through Zaadha's hands, connecting with Zaadha's forehead.
Zaadha trying to hold on to Quessy's head to control him but Quessy postures up. #SUB#
Quessy is working for a kimura but Zaadha is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Quessy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zaadha is just riding it out for now. Quessy eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
Quessy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zaadha defending well though.
Quessy wants to pass to mount but Zaadha is defending the position.
Zaadha is looking to control Quessy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zaadha avoid being mounted?
Zaadha is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zaadha is looking to control Quessy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zaadha avoid being mounted?
Quessy scoring with strikes to the body and head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Quessy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Quessy 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Quessy!
After winning the bout, Thomas Quessy thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Ri Zaadha spoke after the fight, saying 'After all my years in this sport, this is the hardest day for me, the day I must announce my retirement... I can no longer physically keep up with the rest of the roster. I appreciate everything everyone has done for me, I love you all! Best of luck to everyone!'.

Event: SYN 1007 Puno vs Washington II
Date: Jul 31, 2023

#R1#
Santa Perez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Quessy at a distance.
Quessy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Santa Perez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Quessy.
Quessy feints the counter takedown.
The fighters circle momentarily. Quessy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Quessy slips a straight right by Santa Perez.
Santa Perez cracks a nice hook into Quessy's ribs.
Quessy avoids the body shot from Santa Perez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santa Perez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Santa Perez misses with an uppercut. Quessy saw that one coming.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Quessy has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#T1#
Santa Perez throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
so Quessy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Quessy tries to free his leg and advance position but Santa Perez is retaining full guard.
Quessy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Quessy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Quessy lands a couple of elbows.
Quessy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Quessy stays in close to Santa Perez's body and controls the position.
Quessy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Santa Perez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Quessy throws a big elbow that misses.
Quessy throws a big right hand that misses.
Quessy throws a big right hand that misses.
Quessy trying to control but Santa Perez is working from the bottom. #T2#
Quessy is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Quessy postures up in Santa Perez's guard and throws a big left but Santa Perez blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santa Perez keeping full guard, as Quessy tries to pass.
Quessy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Santa Perez trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Quessy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Santa Perez.
Jab by Santa Perez.#CUT#It looks like Thomas Quessy has been cut.
Quessy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Santa Perez in his tracks. #T3#
Santa Perez walks into a straight right hand from Quessy.
Santa Perez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Quessy was well out of range. Poor timing from Santa Perez.
Quessy lands with a straight right. Santa Perez didn't see that one coming.
Santa Perez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Quessy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Quessy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Santa Perez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Santa Perez lands a nice hook to Quessy's body. Quessy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Quessy wants to clinch
and Santa Perez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Santa Perez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Donk. Santa Perez catches Quessy right on the button with a cross.
A decent looking cross lands there for Santa Perez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santa Perez throws a shot from downtown. Quessy moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Santa Perez misses.
Quessy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Quessy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Santa Perez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jorge Santa Perez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Quessy's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Santa Perez swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Quessy counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Santa Perez!
Santa Perez can't do much from the bottom here.
Quessy trying to control the position but Santa Perez is working away.
Quessy working the body and head with strikes.
Santa Perez tries to buck Quessy off but Quessy is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quessy lands a nice forearm strike.
Santa Perez dodges the ground and pound from Quessy.
I wouldn't like to be where Santa Perez is right now.
Quessy is trying to ground and pound but Santa Perez uses the momentary lack of control by Quessy to regain half guard. #T1#
Quessy is pressing down on Santa Perez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Santa Perez is holding on for now.
Quessy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Santa Perez's head.
Quessy trying to pass the guard but Santa Perez defending well.
Quessy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Quessy throws a strike but Santa Perez avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Santa Perez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Quessy throwing strikes but missing.
Quessy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Santa Perez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Santa Perez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Santa Perez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Quessy.
Quessy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Santa Perez is keeping the position for now.
Santa Perez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Quessy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Quessy connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Santa Perez is looking for a triangle but Quessy pushes his legs off easily.
Santa Perez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Quessy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Santa Perez keeping full guard, as Quessy tries to pass.
Quessy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Quessy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Quessy throwing strikes but missing.
Quessy wants to pass the guard but Santa Perez is keeping the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Quessy distracts Santa Perez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Quessy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Santa Perez has his foot on Quessy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Quessy works his way back into a safe position though.
Santa Perez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Quessy landing some decent shots from guard.
Quessy is looking to work some ground and pound but Santa Perez has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Quessy lands a couple of elbows.
Quessy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Quessy trying to control the position from guard on top but Santa Perez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santa Perez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Quessy wants to control from the top but Santa Perez keeps moving.
Quessy tries to free his leg and advance position but Santa Perez is retaining full guard.
Santa Perez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Quessy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Santa Perez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Quessy working some strikes from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Quessy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Thomas Quessy's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Santa Perez missing with a left hand there. Quessy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jorge Santa Perez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Quessy there.
Santa Perez throws a jab when Quessy was well out of range.
Quessy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Santa Perez defends it well.
A swing and a miss from Santa Perez.
Quessy blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santa Perez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Santa Perez throws out a powerful jab.
Quessy throws the left hand but Santa Perez avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Decent striking displayed by Santa Perez there.
Quessy misses with a wild body shot.
Jorge Santa Perez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab by Quessy.
Nice uppercut lands for Santa Perez. That snapped Quessy's head back.
Santa Perez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Santa Perez throws a jab but it's blocked by Quessy.
Jorge Santa Perez is winning the standup battle so far.
Santa Perez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Quessy moves away.#T2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Quessy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Santa Perez looks to score with a jab to the body but Quessy is just out of range.
Quessy with the counter takedown but Santa Perez avoids it easily.
Quessy misses with a wild body shot.
Santa Perez ducks under a wild hook from Quessy.
Quessy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santa Perez moves away.
Santa Perez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Santa Perez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Quessy avoids the body shot from Santa Perez.
Quessy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Quessy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Quessy tries to counter it with a takedown but Santa Perez pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T3#
Santa Perez looks to land a right hand but Quessy moved out of range.
Santa Perez throws a lazy right hand but Quessy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Quessy tries to counter it with a takedown but Santa Perez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Santa Perez missing with a left hand there. Quessy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Quessy with the counter takedown but Santa Perez avoids it easily.
Santa Perez misses with the combination.
Quessy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Santa Perez counters with a stiff right hand.
Quessy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Quessy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Santa Perez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T4#
Santa Perez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Quessy with the counter takedown but Santa Perez avoids it easily.
Santa Perez throws a looping overhand right but Quessy ducks down to avoid it.
Quessy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Santa Perez defends it well.
Santa Perez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Quessy.
Quessy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Santa Perez slips a jab from Quessy.
Santa Perez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Quessy throws a jab but it's blocked by Santa Perez.
A little feinted left hand from Santa Perez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Santa Perez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Quessy's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jorge Santa Perez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Santa Perez 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: SYN 993 Exotic vs Swahn
Date: Jun 16, 2023

#R1#
Leyton misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL2#
and Quessy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Leyton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Quessy lands a shot to the body.
Quessy throws a head punch that misses.
Quessy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Leyton has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Quessy throws a punch but it's blocked by Leyton.
Quessy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Leyton backwards.
Quessy lands with a left to the head.
Leyton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Quessy misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quessy scores with a shoulder strike.
Quessy slowing the pace effectively.
Quessy has a couple of punches blocked by Leyton.
Quessy throws a punch but it's blocked by Leyton. #T1#
Quessy working aggressively here.
Quessy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Quessy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Quessy swings wildly with an uppercut but Leyton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Quessy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Leyton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Quessy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Quessy scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Quessy.
Quessy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Quessy just leaning against Leyton, taking a breather. #T2#
Quessy pressing his opponent against the cage.
Quessy tries to work over Leyton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Quessy stalls.
Quessy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Leyton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Quessy misses with some punches.
Quessy lands a right hand.
Leyton has Quessy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Quessy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Quessy.
Leyton prevents a body shot from Quessy.
Quessy tries to work over Leyton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Quessy scores with a shoulder strike.
Quessy lands a right hand.
Quessy lands a left hand.
Quessy has a couple of punches blocked by Leyton.
Leyton tries to score a body lock takedown but Quessy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timo Leyton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Still in the clinch, Quessy scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Quessy.
Leyton wants a takedown but no success here.
A short uppercut from Quessy.
Quessy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Leyton backwards. #T4#
Quessy throws a head punch that misses.
Quessy has a couple of punches blocked by Leyton.
Quessy working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Quessy fails to land.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Quessy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Leyton blocking some punches.
Quessy tries a body shot but Leyton blocks it.
Quessy pushes Leyton back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Quessy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Quessy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Quessy throws a punch but it's blocked by Leyton.
Quessy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Quessy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Leyton fails with a takedown attempt.
Quessy lands with an overhand left.
Leyton swings away with a body shot that misses
and Quessy counters with a nice uppercut.
Leyton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Quessy circles away.
Leyton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Quessy's waist but Quessy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Leyton off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timo Leyton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quessy lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leyton shoots for a double leg takedown but Quessy sprawls well. He's pushed Leyton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Leyton fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
Leyton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Quessy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Leyton fails with the takedown
and Quessy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Leyton tries for a takedown but Quessy circles away easily#CL2#
and Quessy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Quessy.
Quessy misses with a hook from the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Quessy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Quessy lands a hook that snaps the head of Leyton backwards.
Leyton is looking for a takedown.
Leyton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thomas Quessy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Quessy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
A short uppercut from Quessy.
Quessy has a couple of punches blocked by Leyton.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Quessy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quessy lands a nice uppercut.
Leyton blocks an uppercut.
Quessy throws a head punch that misses.
Quessy lands with a right to the head.
Quessy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Quessy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Leyton. #TD#
Leyton turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Leyton manages to end up in side control.
Quessy felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Quessy gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Quessy is looking for a sweep. Leyton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Quessy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Leyton is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Quessy actively working from the bottom here.
Leyton throwing shots but Quessy is blocking nicely.
Quessy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Leyton cracks Quessy with a solid left hand.
Quessy wants to sweep here but Leyton controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Leyton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Quessy 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.#T4#
Quessy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Leyton's guard. #REVB#
Leyton controlling Quessy's posture.
Quessy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Quessy postures up.
Leyton is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Quessy is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Leyton pulls Quessy in close to prevent any damage.
Quessy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Quessy forces his way into half guard.
Quessy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Quessy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Leyton with a poor takedown
and Quessy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Leyton misses with a takedown attempt
and Quessy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Leyton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timo Leyton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leyton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Quessy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Quessy stuffs the takedown attempt from Leyton. Leyton gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quessy stuffs the takedown attempt from Leyton. Leyton gets slowly back to his feet.
Quessy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leyton moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
Quessy lands with a right hand. #TD#
Quessy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Leyton to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
Quessy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Leyton won't allow Quessy to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Quessy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Quessy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Leyton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Leyton postures up.
Leyton throwing strikes from guard but Quessy blocks nicely.
Quessy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Leyton landing with the ground and pound.
Leyton throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Quessy is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Quessy has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Leyton doesn't defend quickly enough and Quessy has managed to lock this one up! Can Leyton escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Quessy on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Thomas Quessy!
A very excited looking Thomas Quessy made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SYN 986 Washington vs. Seigel
Date: May 18, 2023

#R1#
Quessy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Quessy avoids the body shot from Frank.
Quessy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Frank sprawls and moves away.
Quessy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Frank looks for the body kick but Quessy saw that one coming.
Quessy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Quessy tests Frank's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Frank jabs Quessy right on the nose. Quessy blinks but takes it well.#CUT2#It looks like Thomas Quessy has been cut.#CL2#
Quessy tries to keep at a distance but Frank has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quessy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Frank scores with a shot to the side of Quessy's head.
Frank lands a body punch in the clinch.
Quessy tries to work over Frank's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Frank pushes Quessy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
Quessy can't find room to land a body shot as Frank controls the action.
Quessy takes a shot to the head.
Frank lands a shoulder strike.
Frank can't find room to land a body shot as Quessy controls the action.
Frank lands a hook that snaps the head of Quessy backwards.
Frank lands a nice uppercut.
Frank lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Quessy misses with a punch to the body.
Quessy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Frank.
Frank lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Frank lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frank misses with a hook to the ribs.
Frank has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Quessy seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Frank can turn it around.
Quessy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Frank tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Quessy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Frank lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Quessy backwards.
Frank presses Quessy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Frank effectively controlling the action here.
Quessy misses with a punch on the inside.
Quessy scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Frank lands a shot to the body.
Quessy prevents a body shot from Frank. #TD2#
Frank manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Frank looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Quessy with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quessy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Frank keeping moving, preventing Quessy from controlling successfully.
Frank trying to keep a closed guard but Quessy is proving a slippery customer.
Quessy looking to pass the guard.
Frank working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Quessy. #T3#
Quessy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Frank swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Frank working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Quessy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Quessy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Quessy lands a couple of digs.
Quessy chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Quessy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Quessy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Quessy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Quessy throwing strikes from guard but Frank blocks nicely. #T4#
Quessy stands up over Frank, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Quessy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Frank works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Quessy wants to pass the guard but Frank is keeping the position.
Quessy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Frank's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frank blocking the ground and pound attempt from Quessy.
Quessy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Quessy thows a huge punch but Frank dodges it nicely.
Quessy throwing shots but Frank is blocking nicely.
Quessy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Frank is not content to let Quessy control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darius Frank dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Quessy's cut.
That's time! Quessy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Quessy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frank was well out of range. Poor timing from Quessy.
Frank avoids the body shot from Quessy.
A swing and a miss from Frank.
Quessy feinted with a counter takedown.
Quessy throws an overhand right that lands on Frank's shoulder, as Frank tries to avoid the shot.
Frank stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Frank throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Quessy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Quessy attempts a counter takedown but Frank avoids it well and moves away.
Good standup being displayed there by Quessy as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank looks to score with a jab to the body but Quessy is just out of range.
Quessy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Frank sprawls and moves away.
Quessy slips a straight right by Frank.
Quessy throws an off balance right hand
and Frank counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Quessy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Frank.
Quessy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Frank sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Quessy somewhat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Frank! But no joy.
Quessy ducks under a wild hook from Frank.
Quessy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Quessy avoids the head kick by Frank.
Frank blocks a jab.
Frank throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Quessy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Quessy tries to counter with a takedown but Frank is quick to defend against it.
Frank looks to land a left hand but Quessy moved out of range nicely.
A low kick from Frank misses #TD#
and Quessy counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T2#
Quessy passes to full mount!
Thomas Quessy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Quessy throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Frank takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Quessy swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Frank is now in Quessy's guard. A big mistake from Quessy there, giving up the dominant position!
Frank throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Frank tries to free his leg and advance position but Quessy is retaining full guard.
Frank forces his way into half guard.
Frank sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Quessy defending well though.
Frank wants to pass to mount but Quessy is defending the position. #T3#
Quessy regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Frank. #SUB#
Quessy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Frank stopping the sweep attempt from Quessy.
Quessy keeping moving, preventing Frank from controlling successfully.
Quessy keeping full guard, as Frank tries to pass.
Frank throws a strike but Quessy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Quessy 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#
Frank has his foot on Quessy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Quessy works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Frank preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've been hearing good reports from Quessy'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.
Quessy throws a big right hand that misses.
Quessy wants to control from the top but Frank keeps moving.
Quessy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Quessy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Quessy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB2#
Frank looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Thomas Quessy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Thomas Quessy's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Frank tries to clinch but Quessy is having none of it.
Frank just misses with a punch to the body.
Quessy takes one on the button.
Frank throws a jab when Quessy was well out of range.
Frank misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Quessy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Quessy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Quessy trying to control but Frank is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quessy pushes down on Frank's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Quessy drops an elbow to the side of Frank's head. #T1#
Frank has hold of Quessy's hands but Quessy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Frank blocking the ground and pound attempt from Quessy.
Quessy trying to control from Frank's half guard. Frank has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Quessy postures up and lands a big shot to Frank's brow. #SUB2#
Frank is looking for a triangle but Quessy pushes his legs off easily.
Quessy looking to pass the guard.
Quessy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Frank works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Quessy is pushing down on Frank's leg trying to pass to half guard. Frank is fighting to maintain full guard but Quessy has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2#
Quessy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Frank defending well though.
Frank is trying to get back to full guard.
Frank blocking the ground and pound attempt from Quessy.
Quessy is trying to control. Frank wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Quessy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Quessy wants to pass to mount but Frank is defending the position.
Quessy is trying to control the action in half guard but Frank is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Quessy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Quessy stalling. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Frank scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT2#Thomas Quessy's cut is getting worse.
Frank looks to throw the jab but Quessy is out of range. #CL2#
Frank clinches.
Quessy trying to control the position but instead, Frank has worked for underhooks and has pushed Quessy into the cage.
Frank is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Quessy to keep the fight standing.
Quessy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Quessy. #T4#
Frank tries to work over Quessy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Frank blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Frank scores with a nice short uppercut.
Frank lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Frank lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Frank.
Frank tries a body shot but Quessy blocks it.
Good body shot from Quessy.
Quessy blocks a body shot from Frank.
Frank fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Quessy tries to throw a body punch but Frank avoids it by throwing Quessy back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Frank.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Frank manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Frank is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Quessy defends well.
Frank takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Quessy wants to pass the guard but Frank is keeping the position.

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 Thomas Quessy.
I think Quessy 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Darius Frank!
Our winner, Darius Frank, 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: SYN 979 Takahashi vs. Vice
Date: Apr 28, 2023

#R1#
Quessy with a poor takedown
and Santa Perez counters with a stiff right hand.
Quessy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Santa Perez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Quessy misses with a jab to the body
and Quessy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Thomas Quessy has been cut.
Santa Perez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Quessy lands a slapping body shot.
Santa Perez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thomas Quessy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santa Perez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Quessy just misses with a punch to the body.
Quessy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Santa Perez at a distance.
Quessy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Santa Perez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santa Perez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Quessy manages to avoid it.
Quessy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Santa Perez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Quessy throws an off balance right hand
and Quessy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Quessy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Quessy scores with the left hand. Santa Perez knows he should have avoided that one.
Santa Perez staying out of range there.
Quessy tests Santa Perez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Santa Perez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Quessy's head.
Quessy scores with a decent looking hook.
Quessy lands with a nice body punch.
Quessy throws a poor cross that misses
and Santa Perez counters with a stiff right hand. #KD#
Santa Perez lands a big uppercut and Quessy crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Quessy looks OK. Santa Perez waves Quessy back to his feet!#ROC#Quessy is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Quessy. Santa Perez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Santa Perez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Quessy is still on wobbly legs! Can Santa Perez finish him?
Quessy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Quessy seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Quessy lands a jab to the nose.
Quessy throws a body punch but Santa Perez moves out of range.
Quessy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Santa Perez doesn't seem bothered though.
Santa Perez leaves Quessy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Quessy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Santa Perez doesn't seem bothered though.
A shot to the body from Quessy misses
and Quessy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#That has opened up Thomas Quessy's cut even more.
Quessy slips under a jab from Santa Perez.
Quessy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Quessy darts in looking for a takedown but Santa Perez gets double underhooks and turns Quessy into the cage.
It looked like Santa Perez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jorge Santa Perez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Quessy.
Quessy throws out a powerful jab.
Quessy thuds his right hand into Santa Perez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T3#
Quessy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santa Perez was well out of range. Poor timing from Quessy.
Santa Perez is looking to counter punch.#KD#
Santa Perez cracks Quessy with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Quessy looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Santa Perez finish him?
Quessy lands a nice shot to the body.
Santa Perez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Quessy.
Santa Perez throwing a counter right hand but Quessy manages to avoid it.
Quessy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Quessy throws a body punch but Santa Perez moves out of range.
Quessy has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#TD2#
Santa Perez gets caught napping as Quessy dives in and scores a takedown. Santa Perez manages to retain guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quessy throwing strikes but missing.
Quessy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Santa Perez is pulling down on Quessy's head to control his posture.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Quessy's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4#
Santa Perez keeping moving, preventing Quessy from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Quessy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Quessy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Quessy tries to free his leg and advance position but Santa Perez is retaining full guard.
Santa Perez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quessy tries to free his leg and advance position but Santa Perez is retaining full guard.
Quessy wants to control from the top but Santa Perez keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Quessy throwing strikes from guard but Santa Perez blocks nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Thomas Quessy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Thomas Quessy's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Quessy shoots for a takedown but Santa Perez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Quessy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Quessy throws a sloppy body shot
and Quessy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Quessy throws a body punch but Santa Perez moves out of range.
Quessy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Santa Perez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Quessy.
Quessy with a poor takedown
and Santa Perez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#The cut above Thomas Quessy's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jorge Santa Perez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Quessy.
Santa Perez misses the shot to the body.
Quessy tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quessy takes a swing at Santa Perez's ribcage but misses.
Quessy lands with a good body shot.
Quessy throws a sloppy body shot
and Santa Perez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Quessy. Santa Perez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Santa Perez is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Santa Perez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Quessy moves away.
Quessy misses with a lunging right hand #KD#
and Santa Perez counters with a nice right hand that sends Quessy toppling to the canvas! Quessy scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Santa Perez finish him?!
Santa Perez cracks Quessy with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Quessy falls to his knees and Santa Perez doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jorge Santa Perez!
Jorge Santa Perez thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Bellicose XXXVIII
Date: Mar 26, 2023

#R1#
Quessy connects with a single shot there.
Pizziconi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Quessy swivels and escapes.
Quessy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Quessy wants it to stay on the feet.
Quessy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD2#
Pizziconi looking to score a takedown here. Quessy is defending well but Pizziconi drives through and ends up in Quessy's guard.
Pizziconi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pizziconi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Quessy's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pizziconi postures up in Quessy's guard and throws a big left but Quessy blocks it.
Quessy has control of Pizziconi's left arm, preventing Pizziconi from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pizziconi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Pizziconi working his ground and pound in the gym.
Pizziconi wants to get up but he can't break Quessy's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've been hearing good reports from Quessy'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.#T1#
Pizziconi controlling from the top position.
Pizziconi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pizziconi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pizziconi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Quessy's guard.
Quessy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pizziconi.
Quessy wants to improve his position but Pizziconi is controlling well.
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. Pizziconi connects with a nice short shot to Quessy's temple.
Quessy trying to hold on to Pizziconi's head to control him but Pizziconi postures up.
Pizziconi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Quessy defending well though. #T2#
Quessy flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Pizziconi lands with a punch from half guard.
Quessy moves into full guard.
Pizziconi trying to control but Quessy is working from the bottom.
Pizziconi throws a strike but Quessy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Pizziconi is adopting a defensive guard.
Quessy has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pizziconi is proving hard to escape from.
Pizziconi wants to stand but Quessy is controlling the position. #T3#
Quessy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pizziconi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Quessy preventing the sweep.
Pizziconi is adopting a defensive guard.
Quessy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pizziconi trying to control the position.
Quessy tries to free his leg and advance position but Pizziconi is retaining full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Quessy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Quessy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Pizziconi is looking to cinch up a triangle. Quessy throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Pizziconi's body to avoid the submission. Pizziconi has instead reached around Quessy's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Pizziconi arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Osmany Pizziconi!
Osmany Pizziconi decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Bellicose XXX
Date: Feb 26, 2023

#R1##TD#
Quessy gets caught flat footed, as James shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Quessy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as James controls the pace.
James forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
James is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
James is trying to work for a kimura but Quessy is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quessy trying to control but James postures up.
James wants to pass the guard but Quessy is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
James is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Quessy is just riding it out for now. James eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
James is looking for a kimura here. #T1#
Quessy moves into full guard.
James is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
James looking to pass the guard.
James looking to sit in guard and control but Quessy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
James is trying to keep Quessy in close.
James looking for a sweep. Not yet James, not yet. #T2#
James controls Quessy momentarily but Quessy frees himself.
James working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Quessy.
Quessy lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
James is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Quessy frees his head nicely. Oh but James has switched to an armbar! Quessy is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ike James!
During a confident post fight interview, Ike James thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Bellicose XXI
Date: Jan 28, 2023

#R1#
Quessy misses the jab.
Quessy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Santa Perez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Quessy fails with a takedown attempt.
Santa Perez avoids the body shot from Quessy.
A little feinted left hand from Santa Perez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Quessy has his takedown stuffed
and Santa Perez counters with a right hand to the body.
Santa Perez throws a hook but Quessy blocks it.
Quessy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quessy misses with a body shot.
A shot to the body from Quessy misses
and Santa Perez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Thomas Quessy has been cut.
Quessy swings for the body but Santa Perez moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Santa Perez misses the target.
Quessy lands with a cross. #T1#
Santa Perez blocks a jab.
Santa Perez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Quessy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Santa Perez throws a big counter combination but Quessy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Santa Perez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Quessy to score with a decent uppercut.
Quessy shoots in for a takedown but Santa Perez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Santa Perez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jorge Santa Perez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Quessy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Quessy.
Santa Perez is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Quessy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Santa Perez trying to control from the bottom.
Quessy trying to mount his opponent but Santa Perez defends it. #T2#
Quessy looks to land a strike but Santa Perez avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Santa Perez keeping moving, preventing Quessy from controlling successfully.
Santa Perez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Santa Perez can't keep his opponent in guard - Quessy 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.
Santa Perez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Quessy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Quessy's back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santa Perez is not going to allow Quessy to sit and survive in this position. #T3#
Quessy tries to break free.
Good control from Santa Perez.
Quessy tries to break free.
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.
Santa Perez is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Quessy tries to escape but Santa Perez has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Quessy trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Quessy rolls, trying to escape but Santa Perez keeps control of the position.
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 Jorge Santa Perez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Thomas Quessy's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Quessy scores with a body shot.
Santa Perez slips a straight right by Quessy.
Quessy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Santa Perez throwing a counter right hand but Quessy manages to avoid it.
Quessy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Quessy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Santa Perez has time to react.
Santa Perez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Quessy avoids the body shot from Santa Perez.
Quessy just misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas Quessy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santa Perez misses the jab.
Thomas Quessy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quessy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Quessy scores with a decent looking hook.
Santa Perez blocks a jab.#T1#
Quessy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Santa Perez counters with a nice uppercut.
Santa Perez throws a hook but Quessy avoids it easily.
Quessy scores with a body shot.
Quessy misses with a body shot.
Santa Perez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Donk. Quessy catches Santa Perez right on the button with a cross.
Quessy looks to score with a jab to the body but Santa Perez is just out of range.
Quessy cracks Santa Perez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Quessy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Good exchange - Quessy coming out on top.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Santa Perez enables Quessy to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Santa Perez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quessy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Quessy content to stall in guard here.
Quessy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Quessy throwing strikes from guard but Santa Perez blocks nicely.
Quessy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Santa Perez is adopting a defensive guard.
Quessy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Santa Perez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Santa Perez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Santa Perez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Santa Perez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Quessy throws a big right hand that misses.
Quessy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Santa Perez is looking for a sweep.
Quessy trying to control the position but Santa Perez is working away.
Santa Perez taking punishment in the form of punches. #T4#
Quessy trying to control the position but Santa Perez is working away.
Santa Perez tries to buck Quessy off but Quessy is having none of it.
Santa Perez stops Quessy from passing to mount.
Quessy gets to mount! Santa Perez was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Santa Perez tries to lock up and control but Quessy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Santa Perez holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Quessy tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Quessy throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Quessy landing strikes from the mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Quessy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Thomas Quessy's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Quessy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Quessy swings for the body but Santa Perez moves out of range.
Quessy misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Santa Perez misses its target.#TD2#
Quessy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Santa Perez's half guard.#SUB#
Santa Perez looking for submissions off his back.
Santa Perez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Quessy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quessy throwing shots but Santa Perez is blocking nicely.
Santa Perez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Quessy is working away from the top position though.
Santa Perez is not content to let Quessy control the position.#T1#
Quessy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Quessy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Santa Perez is looking to control Quessy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Santa Perez avoid being mounted?
Quessy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Santa Perez is holding on to half guard well.#SUB2#
Quessy wants to work for an arm triangle but Santa Perez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Quessy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Quessy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Santa Perez with the active half guard here but Quessy passes nicely into side control.
Quessy misses with the ground and pound.
Quessy trying to control the action but Santa Perez is working from the bottom.
Check out the look on Quessy's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quessy fails to land a wild elbow strike. #T3#
Quessy in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Santa Perez is looking to reverse the position.
Santa Perez can't do much from the bottom here.
Quessy tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB2#
Quessy goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Santa Perez rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Quessy's guard! Nice work there by Santa Perez!
Quessy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Quessy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Santa Perez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thomas Quessy has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Santa Perez preventing the sweep.
Quessy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Quessy throws his legs up looking for a submission but Santa Perez uses it to pass to side control.
Santa Perez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Quessy keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Quessy tries to buck Santa Perez off but Santa Perez is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Quessy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Quessy 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Quessy!
A relieved looking Thomas Quessy 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: Bellicose XIII
Date: Dec 25, 2022

#R1#
Odimabesser avoids the body shot from Quessy.
Quessy takes a swing at Odimabesser's ribcage but misses.
Thomas Quessy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Odimabesser needs to keep his hands up - Quessy had a free shot at his head there.
Odimabesser steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Quessy.
Odimabesser fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Quessy manages to avoid it.
Quessy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Odimabesser was well out of range. Poor timing from Quessy.
Quessy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Odimabesser.
Despite the aggression on Odimabesser's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2#
Odimabesser rushes Quessy and presses him up against the cage.
Odimabesser softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Odimabesser gets through Quessy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Odimabesser lands a body punch. #TD#
Quessy jumps into guard, dragging Odimabesser to the mat.
Odimabesser wants to get up but he can't break Quessy's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Quessy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Odimabesser's guard. #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Odimabesser wants to stand up but Quessy is controlling him.
Quessy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Odimabesser's head.#T1##SUB2#
Odimabesser had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Quessy defends it easily.#SUB2#
Odimabesser working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Quessy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Quessy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've been hearing good reports from Quessy'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.
Quessy is in close to Odimabesser's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Odimabesser tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Quessy scoring with some ground and pound.
Quessy passes Odimabesser's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Quessy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Odimabesser defending well though.
Quessy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2##SUB#
Quessy seems to be working for a kimura but Odimabesser defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quessy works his way into side control.
Odimabesser gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Quessy lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Odimabesser hang on?
Quessy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Quessy lands a nice shot to the head.
Odimabesser regains half guard.#SUB2#
Odimabesser looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Quessy is trying to control. Odimabesser wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Quessy stalling. #SUB2#
Odimabesser actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Odimabesser looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Odimabesser looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Quessy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Odimabesser works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Odimabesser looking for a guillotine here but Quessy defends easily.
Quessy lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Odimabesser is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Quessy is aware though and is defending well.
Quessy trying to control but Odimabesser is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Odimabesser has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Quessy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Quessy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Quessy 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#
Nice uppercut there from Quessy.
Quessy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Odimabesser throws an overhand right that lands on Quessy's shoulder, as Quessy tries to avoid the shot.
Decent striking displayed by Quessy there.
Quessy with a hook.#CL2#
Quessy tries to keep at a distance but Odimabesser has taken the fight into the clinch.
Odimabesser struggles to land a body shot inside as Quessy controls his hands.
Quessy tries to pull guard but Odimabesser won't allow it.
Quessy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Odimabesser misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Odimabesser.
Odimabesser lands a left hand.
Quessy working aggressively here.
Quessy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Odimabesser lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Odimabesser tries a body shot but Quessy blocks it.
Odimabesser working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Quessy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Odimabesser is leaning against Quessy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Quessy is trying to pull guard but Odimabesser turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Quessy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Odimabesser working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Odimabesser lands a body punch.
A short right from Odimabesser.
Odimabesser pushes Quessy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Odimabesser.
Odimabesser digs a right hand underneath Quessy's ribcage. Quessy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Odimabesser scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Odimabesser.
Odimabesser scores with a hook to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Odimabesser.
Odimabesser working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Quessy tries to work over Odimabesser's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Quessy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Odimabesser smiles and moves away.
A jab from Quessy misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Odimabesser gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Odimabesser lands a body shot in the clinch.
Odimabesser lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Odimabesser. #T2#
Odimabesser scores with a shot to the side of Quessy's head.
Odimabesser scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Odimabesser tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Odimabesser lands a body shot.
Odimabesser digs a right hand underneath Quessy's ribcage. Quessy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice right hand lands inside from Odimabesser. #CUT2#It looks like Thomas Quessy has been cut.
Odimabesser throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Odimabesser lands a nice shot to the body.
Odimabesser tries a body shot but Quessy blocks it.
Quessy throws a head punch that misses.
Odimabesser lands a body shot in the clinch.
Odimabesser throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Odimabesser.
Odimabesser works on Quessy's body with a couple of short punches.
Odimabesser tries to throw a body punch but Quessy avoids it by throwing Odimabesser back against the cage.
Quessy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Odimabesser.
Odimabesser lands with a light punch inside.
Odimabesser has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Quessy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Odimabesser pushes Quessy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T3#
A short right from Odimabesser.
Quessy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Odimabesser.
Odimabesser is leaning against Quessy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Odimabesser lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Quessy backwards.
Odimabesser scores with a shot to the side of Quessy's head.
Odimabesser struggles to land a body shot inside as Quessy controls his hands.
Odimabesser tries to throw a body punch but Quessy avoids it by throwing Odimabesser back against the cage.
Odimabesser misses with a body punch.
Odimabesser blocks an uppercut.
Odimabesser lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Quessy.
A body shot lands from Odimabesser.
Kanud Odimabesser seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Odimabesser lands a body shot in the clinch.
Odimabesser is leaning against Quessy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Odimabesser misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Odimabesser.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Odimabesser.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in the clinch, Odimabesser scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
Quessy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Odimabesser lands a body punch.
Odimabesser lands a hook to the side of the head.
Odimabesser throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Odimabesser is working Quessy over against the cage.
Odimabesser lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Odimabesser works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Odimabesser lands a left hand.
Odimabesser working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Odimabesser as the two fighters clinch.
Odimabesser scores with a nice hook to the head.
Odimabesser lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Odimabesser lands an uppercut.#ROC2#Quessy is rocked!
Odimabesser throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Oh Quessy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short uppercut from Odimabesser.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Odimabesser lands a body punch.
Odimabesser cracks Quessy with a nice body shot.
Quessy seems to have got his legs back now.
Odimabesser struggles to land a body shot inside as Quessy controls his hands.
Odimabesser lands a right hand that snaps the head of Quessy backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kanud Odimabesser showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Thomas Quessy's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Odimabesser works Quessy's body with a nice hook.
Odimabesser lands a body shot. #CL2#
Odimabesser has Quessy up against the cage in a clinch.
Quessy is trying to pull guard but Odimabesser has him pressed against the cage.
Odimabesser lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Odimabesser lands a shot to the body.
Odimabesser lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Quessy.
Odimabesser scores with a hook to the body.
Odimabesser misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Quessy prevents a body shot from Odimabesser.
A hook to the body from Odimabesser.
Odimabesser tries to throw a body punch but Quessy avoids it by throwing Odimabesser back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Odimabesser digs a right hand into Quessy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Quessy's gas tank.
Odimabesser throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice left hand lands by Odimabesser.
Odimabesser pushes Quessy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Odimabesser lands a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Odimabesser throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
Odimabesser lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Odimabesser scores with a shoulder strike.
Odimabesser lands a right hand.
Odimabesser lands a hook to the side of the head.
Odimabesser lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Quessy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Odimabesser softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Odimabesser.
Odimabesser presses Quessy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Quessy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quessy takes a shot to the head.
Odimabesser is working Quessy over against the cage.
Odimabesser lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Quessy backwards.
Odimabesser lands a nice shot to the body.
Odimabesser tries to work over Quessy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Odimabesser lands a left hand that snaps the head of Quessy backwards.
Odimabesser softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Quessy misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Odimabesser as the two fighters clinch.
Odimabesser tries to work over Quessy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Quessy working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Odimabesser.
Quessy fails to pull guard.
Odimabesser tries to throw a body punch but Quessy avoids it by throwing Odimabesser back against the cage.
Odimabesser lands a hook that snaps the head of Quessy backwards.
Odimabesser lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Odimabesser lands a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Quessy fails to land.
Odimabesser digs a right hand into Quessy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Quessy's gas tank.
Odimabesser lands with a light punch inside.
Odimabesser lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Quessy or not.
Odimabesser lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Odimabesser.
Odimabesser lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Quessy backwards.
Odimabesser creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Quessy with a big uppercut! Quessy tries to clinch up but Odimabesser pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Quessy to the mat! Quessy covers up and Odimabesser unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kanud Odimabesser!
Our winner, Kanud Odimabesser, 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: Bellicose III
Date: Nov 16, 2022

#R1#
Quessy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adlehyde moves away.
Adlehyde throwing a counter right hand but Quessy manages to avoid it.
Quessy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Quessy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Adlehyde at a distance.
Quessy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Quessy swings for the body but Adlehyde moves out of range.
Quessy lands a nice looking body shot.
Quessy connects with a jab.
Quessy misses with a shot to the body
and Adlehyde connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Thomas Quessy has been cut.
Quessy wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quessy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Adlehyde connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Quessy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Adlehyde looks to land a combination but Quessy avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adlehyde throws an overhand right that lands on Quessy's shoulder, as Quessy tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Quessy takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Quessy blocks a body shot from Adlehyde.
Quessy throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Adlehyde.
Quessy is leaning against Adlehyde and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Adlehyde misses with a punch to the body.
Quessy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Quessy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adlehyde softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Adlehyde's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Quessy feints a jab promting Adlehyde to slip. Quessy then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Adlehyde slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Quessy scores with a hook to the body. Adlehyde takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Quessy misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Adlehyde.
Quessy digs a good body shot into Adlehyde's ribs.
Adlehyde looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Quessy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adlehyde was well out of range. Poor timing from Quessy.#T2#
Quessy scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quessy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Quessy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Adlehyde tries to avoid it but Quessy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Adlehyde to the ground. Adlehyde escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thomas Quessy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adlehyde missing with a left hand there. Quessy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Quessy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jack Adlehyde is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adlehyde. Quessy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adlehyde on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Quessy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Adlehyde cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Adlehyde throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice body punch from Quessy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adlehyde. Quessy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Quessy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Adlehyde rather than just go for the knockout.
Quessy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Adlehyde misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Adlehyde slips under a jab from Quessy.
Adlehyde is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Adlehyde throws a nice outside leg kick.
Quessy tries to move into range but Adlehyde moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Quessy looks for a takedown but Adlehyde sprawls well.
Quessy cracks a nice hook into Adlehyde's ribs.
A swing and a miss from Adlehyde.
Quessy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Adlehyde at a distance.
Quessy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adlehyde was well out of range. Poor timing from Quessy.
Adlehyde throws a jab when Quessy was well out of range.
Quessy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Adlehyde throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adlehyde scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4#
Quessy swings for the body but Adlehyde moves out of range.
Quessy has a takedown stuffed.
Jack Adlehyde has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Quessy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quessy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Quessy wants to counter the offense by Adlehyde and move into the clinch position.
Quessy takes a swing at Adlehyde's ribcage but misses.
Adlehyde pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Adlehyde throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Quessy looks to score with a jab to the body but Adlehyde is just out of range.
Adlehyde stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Adlehyde wants it to stay on the feet.
Adlehyde cracks Quessy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT#That has opened up Thomas Quessy's cut even more.
Adlehyde connects with a jab.
Quessy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Quessy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Adlehyde drives through and clinches with Quessy against the cage.
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 Jack Adlehyde will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Thomas Quessy's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Adlehyde looks to score with a jab to the body but Quessy is just out of range.
Adlehyde works the jab nicely.
Quessy ducks under a wild hook from Adlehyde.
Jack Adlehyde is winning the standup battle so far.
Adlehyde throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Quessy scores with a body shot.
Quessy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Adlehyde takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Adlehyde misses with a jab, cross combination.
Quessy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Adlehyde defends it well.
Quessy misses with a right hand
and Adlehyde counters with a straight right hand.
Good shot there by Adlehyde.#CUT#The cut above Thomas Quessy's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Quessy shoots in but no luck this time.
Adlehyde avoids the body shot from Quessy.
Adlehyde seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
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!
Quessy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Adlehyde.
Quessy misses with a jab, cross combination. #T1#
Quessy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Adlehyde wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Quessy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adlehyde.
Adlehyde paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Adlehyde works the jab nicely.#ROC#Quessy is rocked!
Quessy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Adlehyde counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Quessy is still on wobbly legs! Can Adlehyde finish him?#CUT#Thomas Quessy's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Adlehyde lands an uppercut, right on the button! Quessy tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Adlehyde!
Jack Adlehyde is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Jack Adlehyde 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: Bellicose 148
Date: Oct 09, 2022

#R1#
Quessy slips a jab from Hardy.
Quessy slips under a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Quessy misses.
A shot to the liver by Quessy. Beautiful body shot.
Hardy throws a right hand that misses
and Quessy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hardy scores with a punch to the head.
Hardy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hardy misses with a hook. Quessy ducked under it nicely.
Quessy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hardy finds it's way round the side to connect with Quessy's head.
Hardy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Quessy manages to avoid it.
Hardy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Quessy counters with a straight right hand.
Quessy scores with a hook to the body. Hardy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A swing and a miss from Quessy.
Hardy throws an overhand right that lands on Quessy's shoulder, as Quessy tries to avoid the shot.
Nero Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Hardy shoots in and drives through. Quessy sprawls well.
Hardy tries to clinch but Quessy moves out of range.
Quessy throws out a counter right but Hardy avoids it with no problem.
Hardy shoots in for a takedown but Quessy shows good takedown defense.
Quessy throws a shot to the body.
Hardy shoots in but no luck this time.
A countering left hand to the body from Quessy misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nero Hardy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardy lands a really nice looking cross but Quessy seems unphased.
Quessy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Quessy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Quessy just misses with a punch to the body.
Hardy missing with a left hand there. Quessy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hardy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Quessy.
Jab from Hardy.
Quessy misses with a hook. Hardy ducked under it nicely.
Quessy throws a good cross that connects.
Quessy misses with an uppercut. Hardy saw that one coming.
Hardy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2#
Hardy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hardy lands with an overhand left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quessy misses with a hook. Hardy ducked under it nicely.
Quessy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Quessy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hardy lands with a shot to the body.
Hardy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Quessys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice defenses there by Hardy.
Hardy dives in for a single leg takedown but Quessy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Quessy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Quessy.
Quessy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Quessy blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Hardy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hardy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Quessy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hardy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Quessy's elbow.
Hardy gets through Quessy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Thomas Quessy has been cut.
Quessy scores with a shoulder strike.
Hardy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hardy tries to work over Quessy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Quessy lands with a light punch inside.
Quessy throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardy. #TD2#
Quessy drags the fight down to the ground.
Hardy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Quessy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Quessy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quessy wants to pass the guard but Hardy is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB#
Hardy working for a triangle but Quessy defends it easily.
Quessy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
My spies in Glory 4 Boxing inform me that Quessy has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hardy keeping moving, preventing Quessy from controlling successfully.
Hardy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Hardy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Quessy defends well.
Hardy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Thomas Quessy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Thomas Quessy's cut.
That's time! Hardy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hardy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Quessy scores with a shot to the body. #TD#
Hardy closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Quessy quickly recovers to half guard.
Hardy is thwarting Quessy's attempts to control the position.
Hardy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Quessy defending well though. #SUB2#
Quessy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hardy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy working over Quessy with some ground and pound. Quessy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hardy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hardy sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
Hardy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Quessy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Quessy wants to improve his position but Hardy is controlling well.
Quessy works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hardy looking to sit in guard and control but Quessy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Quessy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Quessy working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Hardy is looking for a triangle but Quessy pushes his legs off easily.
Quessy postures up in Hardy's guard and throws a big left but Hardy blocks it. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Quessy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Quessy 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#
Hardy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Quessy defends well.
Quessy looking to pass the guard.
Hardy wants to sweep here but Quessy controlling him for the moment.
Hardy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Quessy stands and throws Hardy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hardy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Quessy's best efforts.
Hardy wants to control but Quessy is keeping busy.
Nero Hardy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Hardy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Quessy tries to free his leg and advance position but Hardy is retaining full guard.
Quessy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Quessy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Hardy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Quessy defends it easily.
Quessy is looking to work some ground and pound but Hardy has wrist control.
Quessy wants to pass the guard but Hardy is keeping the position.
Hardy seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Hardy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Quessy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Quessy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Quessy advances position into side control!#T4#
Hardy tries to bench press Quessy off him but Quessy keeps the position.
Quessy working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The ground and pound from Quessy seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Quessy cracks Hardy with a big right hand but Hardy just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hardy can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hardy gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Hardy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Thomas Quessy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Thomas Quessy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hardy misses with a looping right.
Hardy staying out of range there.
Hardy moves in looking to clinch but Quessy pushes him off.
Quessy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hardy misses with a hook.
Quessy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardy. Quessy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardy tries to clinch there but Quessy circles away.
Hardy throws an off balance right hand
and Quessy counters with a straight right hand.
Hardy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Quessy counters with a series of strikes. Hardy will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quessy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hardy lands a jab.
Quessy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hardy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Quessy doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Quessy.#TD#
Hardy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Quessy is looking for a sweep.
Quessy sneaks back into half guard.
Quessy tries to roll over but Hardy keeps him under control.
Hardy is just content to waste time from the top position. Quessy takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Hardy scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
Quessy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hardy lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Quessy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hardy defends well.
Hardy 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.
Quessy 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.#SUB2#
Quessy has his foot on Hardy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hardy works his way back into a safe position though.
Hardy stopping the sweep attempt from Quessy.
Hardy connects with a couple of short punches.
Hardy showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Hardy scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Hardy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Quessy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hardy has managed to get both his arms back between Quessy's legs - danger averted.
Hardy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hardy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Quessy looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hardy has picked Quessy up and slammed him! Quessy can't keep hold of the triangle and Hardy manages to pass to side control!
Nero Hardy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Quessy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hardy scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hardy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Quessy keeps working.
Quessy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hardy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Thomas Quessy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nero Hardy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Quessy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Quessy!
A relieved looking Thomas Quessy 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: Bellicose 141
Date: Sep 11, 2022

#R1#
Quessy steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Vovchanchyn. That one must have hurt.
A slow jab from Quessy misses its intended target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vovchanchyn.#CUT2#It looks like Thomas Quessy has been cut.
Vovchanchyn lands a slapping body shot.
Quessy misses with a body punch
and Vovchanchyn counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Quessy tries to clinch there but Vovchanchyn circles away.
Vovchanchyn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Quessy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vovchanchyn throws out a counter right but Quessy avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vovchanchyn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Quessy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vovchanchyn moves away from the strike by Quessy.
Vovchanchyn slips a jab and a cross from Quessy.
Quessy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice side step and Vovchanchyn releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Quessy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vovchanchyn has time to react.#CL#
Quessy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Vovchanchyn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Quessy wants to clinch up but Vovchanchyn keeps it at a distance.
Quessy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vovchanchyn.
Quessy misses with a hook. Vovchanchyn ducked under it nicely.
Quessy walks into a stiff left hand from Vovchanchyn.
Quessy misses with an uppercut #KD2#
and Vovchanchyn counters with a crisp one two that drops Quessy! Vovchanchyn thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Quessy to his feet! Quessy is in big trouble!
Vovchanchyn misses with a few strikes there.
Quessy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vovchanchyn lands with a hook. Quessy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #ROC2#Quessy is rocked!#T2##CL#
Quessy drives through and clinches with Vovchanchyn against the cage.
Quessy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vovchanchyn pushes Quessy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Vovchanchyn breaks the clinch.
Vovchanchyn has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice defenses there by Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn misses with an uppercut. Quessy saw that one coming.
Vovchanchyn misses with an uppercut. Quessy saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Vovchanchyn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vovchanchyn lands a high kick!
Vovchanchyn loads up on a big right hand but Quessy slips the punch.
Quessy connects with a crisp jab. #T3#
Vovchanchyn lands with a shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Quessy misses
and Vovchanchyn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#Thomas Quessy's cut is getting worse.
Vovchanchyn lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Vovchanchyn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Quessy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Quessy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vovchanchyn.
The crowd cheers as Vovchanchyn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Quessy doesn't seem phased though.
Vovchanchyn throws a jab when Quessy was well out of range.
Quessy feinted with a counter takedown.
Quessy dives in and grabs Vovchanchyn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vovchanchyn pushes down on Quessy's head and hops out.
Vovchanchyn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Quessy. #CL#
Quessy takes the fight into the clinch. #T4#
Quessy has a couple of punches blocked by Vovchanchyn.
Quessy can't find room to land a body shot as Vovchanchyn controls the action. #BC2#
Vovchanchyn manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Quessy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vovchanchyn scores with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Vovchanchyn misses.
Vovchanchyn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Quessy under the eye.
Quessy misses with a hook
and Quessy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#Thomas Quessy's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Vovchanchyn throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Quessy counters with a shoot takedown. Vovchanchyn fights it but they end up in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Vovchanchyn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Quessy's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Quessy scores with a jab to the head.
Vovchanchyn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vovchanchyn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vovchanchyn walks into a left hand.
Quessy blocks a jab.
Vovchanchyn walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Quessy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Quessy tries to counter with a takedown but Vovchanchyn is quick to defend against it.
A solid body kick from Vovchanchyn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vovchanchyn misses with a left hand #TD#
and Quessy counters with a shoot takedown. Vovchanchyn fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quessy scoring with punches to the head and body.
Quessy 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.
Vovchanchyn is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Quessy with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've been hearing good reports from Quessy'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.#T1#
Quessy throwing strikes but missing.
Quessy throwing strikes from guard but Vovchanchyn blocks nicely.
Quessy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Quessy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vovchanchyn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Quessy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Quessy misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Quessy postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Quessy tries to move into full mount but can't pass Vovchanchyn's legs.
Quessy misses with the ground and pound.#T2#
Quessy trying to control the position but Vovchanchyn is working away. #SUB#
Quessy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Quessy working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Quessy throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Quessy in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Quessy scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Vovchanchyn to see if he's OK.
Quessy working the ground and pound from side control.#SUB#
Quessy is working to tighten his grip on Vovchanchyn's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Vovchanchyn has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Quessy is really squeezing tight and eventually Vovchanchyn passes out! Quessy breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Thomas Quessy!
An out of breath Thomas Quessy thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Bellicose 134
Date: Aug 21, 2022

#R1#
Skolz ducks right into an uppercut from Quessy.
Skolz misses with a body shot.
Skolz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Quessy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Quessy ducks under a wild hook from Skolz.
Quessy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Quessy with the counter takedown but Skolz avoids it easily.
Skolz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #TD2#
Quessy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Quessy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2#
Quessy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Skolz, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Quessy swings around for an armbar but Skolz sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Quessy's guard.#SUB2#
Skolz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Quessy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Skolz has managed to get both his arms back between Quessy's legs - danger averted.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quessy keeping moving, preventing Skolz from controlling successfully.
Quessy being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Quessy 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.
Quessy has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Skolz has passed into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Skolz decides to stand back up. Skolz steps back and let's Quessy get back to his feet.
Quessy misses with a hook. Skolz ducked under it nicely.
Skolz misses with a straight left.
Quessy lands a nice shot to the body.
Skolz connects with an inside leg kick.#TD2#
Quessy drives through with a takedown into guard.
Skolz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Quessy is one step ahead there.
Quessy tries to free his leg and advance position but Skolz is retaining full guard. #T2#
Quessy is looking to pass into half guard but Skolz pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Skolz is in guard.#REVR#
Skolz looking to sit in guard and control but Quessy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
My spies in Glory 4 Boxing inform me that Quessy has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skolz 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.
Quessy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Skolz trying to keep a closed guard but Quessy is proving a slippery customer.
Quessy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Quessy preventing the sweep.
Quessy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Quessy working the head with strikes. #T3#
Skolz on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Skolz struggling a bit here.
Skolz taking a bit of punishment here - Quessy scoring with strikes. #SUB2#
Quessy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Skolz has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Quessy has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Skolz!
Quessy has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Skolz's face.
Skolz blocking the ground and pound.
Skolz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Quessy with the ground and pound from mount.
Quessy throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T4#
Quessy misses with a head shot.
Quessy lands a big elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quessy throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Quessy raining down hammerfists from mount.
Quessy lands a nice shot to the head.
Quessy thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Skolz is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Quessy is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Skolz can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Skolz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Quessy lands a heavy elbow.
Quessy landing strikes, looking to finish!
Quessy scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Skolz?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Quessy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Skolz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Thomas Quessy has been cut.
Skolz lands a slapping body shot.
Skolz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab lands there for Skolz.
Skolz throws a hook but Quessy avoids it easily.
Quessy ducks under a wild hook from Skolz.
Quessy defending well as Skolz loads up on a big left hand.
That kick from Skolz tenderised Quessy's leg. Quessy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Skolz misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Quessy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skolz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Quessy is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Quessy is looking for a kimura but Skolz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Quessy to get the leverage.
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!#SUB2#
Quessy is trying for a kimura here. Skolz looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Quessy wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thomas Quessy!
A very excited looking Thomas Quessy made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Bellicose 125 - Prospects 10
Date: Jul 27, 2022

#R1#
Quessy takes a swing at Anisimov's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Quessy has Anisimov up against the cage in a clinch.
Anisimov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Anisimov fails to land.
Anisimov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Quessy swings wildly with an uppercut but Anisimov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Quessy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Quessy is working Anisimov over against the cage.
Quessy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Quessy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Quessy swings wildly with an uppercut but Anisimov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Quessy tries to pull guard but Anisimov holds him up against the cage and eventually Quessy drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anisimov.
Quessy swings wildly with an uppercut but Anisimov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Quessy lands with a left to the head.
Anisimov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Quessy misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Anisimov.#T1#
Quessy tries to stall but Anisimov uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #TD#
Quessy pulls guard effortlessly.
Quessy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anisimov.
Quessy looking for a sweep. Not yet Quessy, not yet.
Anisimov throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Quessy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Anisimov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anisimov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Quessy works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Quessy working for a triangle but Anisimov defends it easily.
Anisimov postures up in Quessy's guard and throws a big left but Quessy blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quessy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Quessy wants to sweep here but Anisimov controlling him for the moment.
Anisimov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Anisimov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Anisimov throws a sloppy strike and Quessy has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Anisimov is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Quessy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thomas Quessy!
During a confident post fight interview, Thomas Quessy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Bellicose 109
Date: Jun 11, 2022

#R1#
Quessy throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Davies to counter with a crisp jab.
Davies misses with a hook #TD#
and Quessy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Davies won't be happy with that.
Quessy misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Quessy working the ground and pound but Davies is defending the strikes.
Quessy working away.
Davies tries to buck Quessy off but Quessy is having none of it.
Quessy fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Quessy working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Quessy creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
You can see the frustration on Davies's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Davies on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quessy grinds an elbow into Davies's temple.
We've been hearing good reports from Quessy'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.
Davies parries the strikes from Quessy easily there. Quessy is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Davies to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quessy looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Davies is avoiding damage well. #T1#
Quessy tries to score with some ground and pound. Davies controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The ground and pound from Quessy seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Quessy lands a few punches from side control.
Quessy is chipping away with strikes.
Davies is trying to control Quessy's posture but Quessy avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davies takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Quessy tries to advance to mount but can't.
Davies is looking for a sweep.
Davies wants to control but Quessy postures up.
Quessy 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.
Quessy throws a strike aimed at the side of Davies's head but Davies avoids it well.
Quessy in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Davies is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Quessy controlling from side mount.
Davies really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Quessy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Quessy misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Davies is trying to improve his position.
Quessy creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Davies sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Davies regains half guard there - taking advantage of Quessy's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Quessy trying to mount his opponent but Davies defends it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Davies keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Quessy working over Davies with some ground and pound. Davies looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Davies manages to get to full guard.
Quessy throws a big elbow that misses.
Quessy trying to move into half guard but instead Davies has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Davies stopping the sweep attempt from Quessy.
Davies looking to sit in guard and control but Quessy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Quessy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Davies working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Quessy. #SUB#
Quessy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Quessy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Quessy passes into half guard.
Quessy wants to pass the guard but Davies is defending well.
Davies tries to get to full guard but Quessy has control of the leg.
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. Quessy connects with a nice short shot to Davies's temple.
Quessy works his way into side control.
Quessy throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Quessy throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Quessy is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Davies is trying to escape and Quessy transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Davies is forced to tap! Nice work there by Quessy! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thomas Quessy!
A victorious Thomas Quessy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Bellicose 97
Date: May 15, 2022

#R1#
Sova lands a right hook to the body. #TD#
Quessy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Quessy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sova keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Quessy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quessy throwing shots but Sova is blocking nicely.
Sova is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Quessy 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.
Quessy trying to mount his opponent but Sova defends it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Sova is controlling Quessy's trapped leg to prevent Quessy from advancing to side control.
Sova wants to control but Quessy is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Sova is defending against the submission attempts here by Quessy.
We've been hearing good reports from Quessy'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.
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. Quessy connects with a nice short shot to Sova's temple. #T1#
Sova wants to control but Quessy is keeping busy.
Quessy wants to free his trapped foot but Sova is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sova wants to control but Quessy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Quessy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sova's head.
Quessy throwing shots but Sova is blocking nicely.
Sova is controlling Quessy's trapped leg to prevent Quessy from advancing to side control.
Sova is looking for a sweep. Quessy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sova keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Nice strikes from Quessy there.
Quessy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sova is looking to control Quessy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sova avoid being mounted?#T2#
Quessy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sova's head.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Quessy trying to control from half guard but Sova is working away.
Quessy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Quessy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sova is trying to control but can't.
Quessy drops an elbow to the side of Sova's head.
Sova taking some punishment here, with Quessy in his half guard.
Sova wants to get back to full guard.
Quessy slips a nice elbow through Sova's hands, connecting with Sova's forehead.
Quessy prevents Sova from improving his position.
Quessy is looking to advance position but Sova won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sova is trying to maintain the position but Quessy is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Quessy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Quessy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nice strikes from Quessy there.
Sova tries to get to full guard but Quessy has control of the leg. #SUB#
Quessy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sova keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Quessy throwing shots but Sova is blocking nicely. #T4#
Sova slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sova avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sova is trying to keep Quessy in close.
Quessy is looking to work some ground and pound but Sova has wrist control.
Quessy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Quessy passes into half guard.
Sova tries to get to full guard but Quessy has control of the leg.
Sova trying to control but Quessy postures up.
Sova keeping control of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sova is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Quessy scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Quessy dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Quessy gets a double leg takedown into Sova's guard.
Quessy won't allow Sova to sweep him here.
Quessy throws a big elbow that misses.
Quessy stands and throws Sova's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Quessy working away.
Sova is looking to regain half guard here but Quessy keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quessy scoring with punches from side control.
Sova is looking for a sweep.
Quessy is working Sova over with some ground and pound from side control.
Quessy in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T1#
Quessy in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sova keeps Quessy under control for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Sova's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Quessy in side control, throwing shots but Sova defends.
Sova tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Quessy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sova is still trying to improve position.
Quessy is chipping away with strikes.
Sova wants to control but Quessy postures up.
Quessy working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sova is trying to control Quessy's posture but Quessy avoids it.
Sova is not content to let Quessy control the position.
The strikes coming from Quessy are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T2#
Quessy scores with a couple of short elbows.
Quessy looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Sova is avoiding damage well.
An elbow from Quessy crashes against the mat.
Quessy cracks Sova with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Sova stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Quessy sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Sova is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Quessy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sova can do to turn this around?
You can see the frustration on Sova's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sova holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#SUB#
Quessy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sova has escaped the position, nice work there.
Quessy landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quessy creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T3##SUB#
Quessy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Quessy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sova tries to improve position but can't.
Sova avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Quessy.
Quessy misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sova tries to improve position but can't. #ES2#
Sova bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Quessy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sova pinned against the cage. Sova gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Quessy shoots in but Sova avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sova shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Quessy sprawls well. Quessy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sova gets slowly back to his feet.
Quessy closes the distance and clinches up with Sova, looking for a takedown. Quessy pushes Sova against the cage but Sova circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Quessy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Quessy moves away from the strike by Sova. #TD#
Quessy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sova to the mat! Sova manages to get full guard.
Quessy stopping the sweep attempt from Sova.
Quessy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Quessy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Quessy throwing strikes but missing.
Quessy stands and throws Sova's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quessy working away.
Quessy misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Quessy sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Sova is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Quessy misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Quessy working the ground and pound but Sova is defending the strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Quessy.
You can see the frustration on Sova's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Quessy dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Sova tries to close the distance and clinch but Quessy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Quessy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sova but Sova pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Quessy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sova's waist but Sova gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Quessy off to one side.
Quessy looks for a takedown but Sova sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Quessy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quessy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sova defends it nicely.
Sova pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sova misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Quessy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sova swivels and escapes.
Sova looks to score with a jab to the body but Quessy is just out of range.
Sova tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Quessy was well out of range. Poor timing from Sova.
Quessy slips a jab from Sova.
Quessy feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sova fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Quessy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Quessy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sova avoids it really well and circles away.
Quessy fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Quessy. #T1#
Sova looks for a takedown but Quessy sprawls well.#TD#
Quessy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Quessy 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.
Sova is trying to get back to full guard.
Sova keeps trying to improve his position.
Thomas Quessy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sova trying to hold on to Quessy's head to control him but Quessy postures up.
Sova is trying to get back to full guard.
Quessy scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2#
Quessy working over Sova with some ground and pound. Sova looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sova tries to get to full guard but Quessy has control of the leg.
Sova is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Quessy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Quessy lands with a punch from half guard.
Quessy thows a huge punch but Sova dodges it nicely.
Quessy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sova wants to improve his position but Quessy is controlling well.
Sova regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sova trying to control the position.
Quessy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sova wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Quessy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sova is trying to control the position but Quessy postures up.
Quessy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sova is keeping the position for now.
Sova is pulling down on Quessy's head to control his posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sova is on top in guard. #REVB#
Sova trying to control but Quessy is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Quessy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sova showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Quessy wants to sweep here but Sova controlling him for the moment.
Sova sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pavel Sova has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Quessy looking for a guillotine here but Sova defends easily.
Thomas Quessy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Quessy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sova defends well.

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 Thomas Quessy.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Quessy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Quessy!
Thomas Quessy thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Bellicose 82
Date: Mar 25, 2022

#R1#
Good exchange - Man coming out on top.
Quessy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Man throws out the jab.
Quessy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Man throws a leg kick but Quessy checks it.
Quessy tries to bum rush Man with a series of wild strikes but Man uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Man looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Quessy tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Man manages to circle out of the way.
Man lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Quessy at a distance.
Man lands a nice looking body shot.
Man lands with a hook. Quessy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Man moves in looking to clinch but Quessy pushes him off.
A lazy left from Man finds it's target.
Quessy slips under a jab from Man.
Quessy tries to counter with a takedown but Man is quick to defend against it.
Man moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Quessy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fook Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Man lands a right hook to the body. #T1#
Quessy walks into a jab.
Man steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Quessy.
Man tries to work over Quessy's front leg with a kick but Quessy checks it.
Quessy attempts a counter takedown but Man avoids it well and moves away.
Man bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Man misses with the combination.
Quessy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Man sprawls and moves away.
Man scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Quessy moves out of range of the strikes.
Man tries to bum rush Quessy with a series of wild strikes but Quessy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Quessy moves out of range of the body kick from Man.
A little feinted left hand from Quessy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Man throws a right hand that Quessy ducks under and follows up with a left that Quessy also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from Man misses. #T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Quessy, as that shot connected.
Fook Man is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Man throws a leg kick #TD#
so Quessy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quessy trying to control the position from guard on top but Man is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Man has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at White Eagle. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Man working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Quessy.
Man bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Quessy's guard. #REVB#
Quessy working a defensive guard here.
Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Quessy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Quessy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Man looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Man keeping moving, preventing Quessy from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Man wants to sweep but no luck.
Man is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Quessy wants to pass the guard but Man is keeping the position.
Man not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Man is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Man looking for a sweep. Not yet Man, not yet.
Quessy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Man has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Quessy doesn't defend quickly enough and Man has managed to lock this one up! Can Quessy escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Man on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Fook Man!
Our winner, Fook Man, 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: Daverio vs Goon
Date: Feb 20, 2022

#R1#
Pereira darts in looking for a takedown but Quessy gets double underhooks and turns Pereira into the cage.
Pereira shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Quessy catches Pereira with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pereira tries for a takedown but Quessy circles away easily
and Quessy counters with a nice uppercut.
Thomas Quessy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Pereira.
Quessy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pereira or perhaps it was just good defense by Quessy, which made it look bad.
Pereira fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Quessy lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Quessy defends it nicely.
Quessy throwing a counter right hand but Pereira manages to avoid it.
Quessy tests Pereira's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Quessy cracks Pereira with an open hand slap.
Quessy connects with a body shot.
Pereira shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Quessy pinned against the cage. Quessy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pereira.
A quick step to the side and Quessy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pereira looks winded!#KD#
Quessy lands a big right hand that sends Pereira crashing to the mat! Quessy stays standing though and waves Pereira back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pereira fails with the takedown#KD#
and Quessy counters with a crisp right hand that drops Pereira! Quessy lets Pereira back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Pereira is rocked!
Quessy lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Pereira falls backwards - clearly groggy! Quessy dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Quessy!
Thomas Quessy thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Bellicose - Backman vs Matthew
Date: Jan 29, 2022

#R1#
Quessy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sova. #CL#
Sova moves into range and clinches up with Quessy.
Sova tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Quessy avoids it.
Sova content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sova doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sova prevents a body shot from Quessy.
Sova misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've been hearing reports that Sova has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Quessy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sova tries to work over Quessy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Quessy misses with the head strike.
Quessy looking to slow down the pace here.
Quessy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sova pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Quessy misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quessy has a couple of punches blocked by Sova.
Sova tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Quessy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Quessy presses Sova against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sova keeps control of Quessy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Quessy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sova to keep the fight standing.
Sova tries to land knees in the clinch but Quessy avoids the damage to the body. #T1#
Sova tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Quessy prevents a body shot from Sova.
Quessy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sova walks away with a smile on his face. Quessy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pavel Sova has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Quessy.#CL#
Sova closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sova lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Quessy blocks an elbow strike from Sova.
Quessy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sova is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Quessy is defending well for now.
Sova leaning against his opponent.
Sova prevents a body shot from Quessy.
Sova struggles to land a body shot inside as Quessy controls his hands.
Sova lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sova lands an elbow that stopped Quessy in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#It looks like Thomas Quessy has been cut.
Quessy avoiding damage as Sova throws knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Sova.
Quessy managing to block the knees to the body from Sova.
Quessy leaning his opponent against the cage.
Quessy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T2#
Sova blocks a body shot from Quessy.
Sova swings wildly with an uppercut but Quessy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sova looking to slow down the pace here.
Quessy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sova misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Quessy.
Sova landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sova putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Quessy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sova lands an elbow inside.
Sova tries to land knees in the clinch but Quessy avoids the damage to the body.
Quessy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sova is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Quessy misses with a body punch.
Sova blocks an uppercut.
Quessy avoids a wild elbow strike from Sova.
Quessy tries for a takedown. No joy. #T3#
Sova missing with knees to the body.
Sova trying to land knees to the body.
Quessy blocks a body shot from Sova.
Sova trying to land knees to the body.
Sova can't find room to land a body shot as Quessy controls the action.
Quessy managing to block the knees to the body from Sova.
Sova is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Quessy is defending well for now.
Sova landing knees to the body.
Sova is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Quessy is defending well for now.
Sova pushes off an throws an elbow but Quessy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sova working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Quessy tries to stall but Sova uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Quessy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Quessy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Quessy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Quessy prevents a body shot from Sova.
Sova is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Quessy is defending well for now.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sova.
Sova tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Quessy misses with a punch to the body.
Sova tries a body shot but Quessy blocks it.
Quessy managing to block the knees to the body from Sova.
Quessy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sova is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Quessy is defending well for now.
Sova blocks a body shot from Quessy.
Sova lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quessy is looking to break free of the clinch but Sova has double underhooks.
Sova can't find room to land a body shot as Quessy controls the action.
Sova misses with a punch on the inside.
Sova is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Quessy is defending well for now.
Sova connects with a nasty looking knee right to Quessy's face.
Sova misses with a body punch.
Quessy taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sova throws an elbow but misses.
Sova misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Quessy.
Quessy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sova tries to land knees in the clinch but Quessy avoids the damage to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pavel Sova dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Quessy's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Sova is looking to clinch.
Sova throws a looping overhand right but Quessy ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Quessy tries to keep at a distance but Sova has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sova is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Quessy is defending well for now.
Sova doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sova is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Quessy is defending well for now.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Quessy.
Sova utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sova can't find room to land a body shot as Quessy controls the action.
Quessy is trying to break the clinch but Sova has him pressed against the cage.
Sova is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Quessy can do to turn this around?
Sova goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sova with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Quessy can't find room to land a body shot as Sova controls the action.
Sova lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Quessy or not.
Sova lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Quessy tries to break the clinch but Sova is controlling the position.
Quessy stalling in the clinch but Sova improves position. #T1#
Quessy throws a head punch that misses.
Quessy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sova misses with a hook to the ribs.
Quessy tries to work over Sova's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sova pushes off an throws an elbow but Quessy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sova is struggling to control the position.
Quessy tries to throw a body punch but Sova avoids it by throwing Quessy back against the cage.
Sova misses with a punch to the body.
Quessy swings wildly with an uppercut but Sova uses good head movement to avoid it.
Quessy is trying to push Sova away but Sova has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sova blocks a body shot from Quessy.
Sova struggles to land a body shot inside as Quessy controls his hands.
Quessy misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Quessy. #T2#
Sova lands a good knee to the midsection. Quessy won't want to take too many of those.
Quessy wants to stall.
Sova tries to land knees in the clinch but Quessy avoids the damage to the body.
Quessy avoiding damage as Sova throws knees to the body.
Sova is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Quessy is defending well for now.
Quessy throws a punch but it's blocked by Sova.
Quessy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sova tries a body shot but Quessy blocks it. #BC2#
Quessy breaks the clinch.
Quessy swats away the attempt to clinch by Sova.
Quessy with the counter takedown but Sova avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sova.
Sova moves in looking to clinch but Quessy pushes him off.#CL#
Sova forces Quessy back against the cage and clinches.
Quessy tries to work over Sova's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Sova is working Quessy over against the cage.
Quessy blocks an elbow strike.
Quessy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Quessy can't find room to land a body shot as Sova controls the action.
Quessy tries to throw a body punch but Sova avoids it by throwing Quessy back against the cage.
Sova missing with knees to the body.
Quessy tries to break the clinch but Sova is controlling the position.
Quessy prevents a body shot from Sova.
Quessy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sova trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sova.
Quessy scores with a shot to the side of Sova's head.
Quessy struggles to land a body shot inside as Sova controls his hands.
Quessy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sova is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Quessy is defending well for now.
Quessy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sova missing with knees to the body.
Sova struggles to land a body shot inside as Quessy controls his hands. #T4#
Quessy tries to stall but Sova uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Quessy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sova gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short uppercut from Sova.
Sova presses Quessy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sova unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Quessy prevents a body shot from Sova.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sova obliges.
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!
Sova lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Quessy backwards.
Sova lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sova is working Quessy over against the cage.
Quessy is breathing heavily.
Quessy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A bit of stalling here from Sova.
Sova working Quessy over with knees to the body.
Sova lands a good knee to the midsection. Quessy won't want to take too many of those.
Sova lands a nice knee to the body.
Sova lands a knee to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pavel Sova dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Quessy's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Sova moves into the clinch successfully.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Quessy trying to stall but Sova improves his position.
Quessy misses with a body punch.
Sova tries a body shot but Quessy blocks it.
Sova tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Quessy avoids it.
Sova tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Quessy avoids it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sova lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sova blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sova tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quessy managing to block the knees to the body from Sova.
Quessy blocks a body shot from Sova.
Quessy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Quessy blocks a body shot from Sova.
Sova misses with a body punch.
Sova tries to land knees in the clinch but Quessy avoids the damage to the body. #T1#
Quessy tries to work over Sova's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Quessy misses with a body punch.
Quessy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sova blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sova tries a body shot but Quessy blocks it.
Quessy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Quessy lands a left hand.
Sova prevents Quessy from breaking the clinch.
Quessy can't break the clinch.
Quessy misses with a punch to the body.
Quessy is trying to stall.
Sova scores with a hook to the body.
Sova tries to work over Quessy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Quessy swings wildly with an uppercut but Sova uses good head movement to avoid it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sova tries a body shot but Quessy blocks it. #T2#
Sova tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Quessy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Quessy avoiding damage as Sova throws knees to the body.
Pavel Sova has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Quessy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Quessy.
Quessy tries to break the clinch but Sova is controlling the position.
Sova prevents the takedown attempt.
Sova blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Sova on the inside.
Sova lands a body shot in the clinch.
Quessy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Quessy is looking to control Sova's arms but Sova gets an underhook and turns him. Now Quessy has his back to the cage.
Quessy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sova's elbow.
Quessy tries to stall but Sova uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sova landing knees to the body.
Quessy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sova misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sova tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Quessy's elbow.
Sova presses Quessy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3#
Sova lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Quessy swings wildly with an uppercut but Sova uses good head movement to avoid it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Quessy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Quessy is looking for a takedown.
Pavel Sova has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Quessy.
Sova tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Quessy avoids it.
Quessy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Quessy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Quessy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sova doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sova misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Quessy.
Quessy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Quessy tries a body shot but Sova blocks it.
Sova tries to work over Quessy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Quessy tries to stall but Sova uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pavel Sova is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Sova misses with a knee to the head.
Sova prevents a body shot from Quessy.
Quessy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sova lands a left hand.
Sova prevents Quessy from breaking the clinch.
Quessy struggles to land a body shot inside as Sova controls his hands.
Quessy misses with a punch to the body.
Quessy looking to stall.
Thomas Quessy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sova blocks a body shot from Quessy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Quessy can't find room to land a body shot as Sova controls the action.
Quessy misses with a hook from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pavel Sova showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sova, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pavel Sova!

Event: Bellicose - Gojo vs Borisov
Date: Dec 12, 2021

#R1#
Vandenbosch is looking to clinch.
Vandenbosch swinging wildly here.
And Quessy tries to counter it with a takedown but Vandenbosch pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Quessy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Quessy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vandenbosch defends it well.
A swing and a miss from Vandenbosch.#KD#
Oooh a lovely combination from Vandenbosch sends Quessy down but not out. Vandenbosch dives into side control looking to finish. #ROC#Quessy is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Thomas Quessy has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU#
Vandenbosch stands up and beckons Quessy to his feet.
Quessy is still on wobbly legs! Can Vandenbosch finish him?
Quessy misses with a hook. Vandenbosch ducked under it nicely.
Quessy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Quessy seems to have recovered his senses.
Quessy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Quessy. Vandenbosch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vandenbosch lands a right hook to the body. #CL#
Vandenbosch fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Quessy, pushing him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vandenbosch. #BC#
Vandenbosch breaks from the clinch.
Vandenbosch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Quessy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1##CL#
Vandenbosch has closed the distance and engaged Quessy in a clinch. #TD2#
Quessy is trying to trip Vandenbosch. He has hold of a leg but Vandenbosch is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Quessy persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Quessy throwing strikes from guard but Vandenbosch blocks nicely.
Quessy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vandenbosch is keeping the position for now.
Quessy postures up in Vandenbosch's guard and throws a big left but Vandenbosch blocks it.
Quessy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Quessy wants to control from the top but Vandenbosch keeps moving.
Quessy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vandenbosch works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Quessy wants to pass the guard but Vandenbosch is keeping the position.
Quessy is still trying to improve position.
Quessy throws a big right hand that misses.
Quessy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vandenbosch works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Quessy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Quessy wants to control from the top but Vandenbosch keeps moving.
Vandenbosch knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Quessy on the ground.
Quessy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Quessy throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vandenbosch keeping moving, preventing Quessy from controlling successfully. #T3#
Quessy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Quessy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Vandenbosch takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Vandenbosch taking a bit of punishment here - Quessy scoring with strikes.
Quessy lands an elbow.
Quessy lands a nice forearm strike.
Quessy trying to control the position but Vandenbosch is working away. #SUB2#
Quessy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4##SUB2#
Quessy is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Vandenbosch is trying to escape and Quessy transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Vandenbosch is forced to tap! Nice work there by Quessy! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thomas Quessy!
A relieved looking Thomas Quessy 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: Bellicose - McCoy vs Rider
Date: Oct 03, 2021

#R1#
Satonaka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #KD#
Satonaka lands a left and a right that send Quessy crashing to the mat, dazed. Satonaka thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Quessy is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Thomas Quessy has been cut.
Quessy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Quessy is still on wobbly legs! Can Satonaka finish him?#KD#
Satonaka lands a big uppercut and Quessy crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Quessy looks OK. Satonaka waves Quessy back to his feet!
Thomas Quessy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Satonaka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Satonaka misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Quessy counters with a single leg into guard. Satonaka didn't expect that.
Satonaka is wriggling around but Quessy manages to pass to half guard.
Quessy seems to have recovered his senses.#REVR#
Satonaka is trying to stand back up but Quessy is controlling him
Quessy thows a huge punch but Satonaka dodges it nicely.
Quessy tries to pass to full mount but Satonaka defends it.
Quessy is trying to control. Satonaka wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Satonaka is trying to stand up here but Quessy is controlling him well. #T1#
Quessy trying to pass the guard but Satonaka defending well.
Satonaka keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Quessy is pressing down on Satonaka's thigh, looking to free his foot. Satonaka is holding on for now.
Satonaka is trying to stand.
Quessy trying to control the action but Satonaka is working from the bottom.
Satonaka wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No luck for Quessy with that takedown attempt. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Quessy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Satonaka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Satonaka fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT#That has opened up Thomas Quessy's cut even more.
Quessy shoots and misses
and Quessy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Satonaka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Satonaka stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Quessy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Satonaka defends well and Quessy ends up having to push Satonaka into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Satonaka half committed to a counter leg kick.
Chie Satonaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Quessy.
Quessy moves forwards but Satonaka connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice sprawl there from Satonaka as Quessy shoots in.
Satonaka takes a swing at Quessy's ribcage but misses.
Satonaka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Quessy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Quessy tries for a takedown but Satonaka circles away easily
and Satonaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#The cut above Thomas Quessy's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Satonaka tests Quessy's chin there with a solid looking shot.#KD#
Satonaka drops Quessy with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Quessy looks back up at him and smiles so Satonaka waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #T3#
Quessy leaves his chin hanging out and Satonaka seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Quessy crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chie Satonaka!
An out of breath Chie Satonaka thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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