Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SYN 1064 Diggs vs McCarthy
Date: Mar 29, 2024

#R1#
Short stuffs the takedown.
Short has a takedown stuffed.
Short misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Redd counters with a nice double leg into side control. Short won't be happy with that.
Short wants to control but Redd postures up.
Redd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Short keeps working.
Redd grinds an elbow into Short's temple.
Redd will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Short is trying to control Redd's posture but Redd avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Short keeps working.
Redd working the ground and pound from side control.
Short manages to work his way to half guard, despite Redd's best efforts.#T1#
Redd tries to pass to full mount but Short defends it.
Redd drops an elbow to the side of Short's head.
Short is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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. Redd connects with a nice short shot to Short's temple.
Short trying to hold on to Redd's head to control him but Redd postures up.
Redd lands strikes from half guard.
We've been hearing that Redd has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Short wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Redd is working for a submission of some sort.
Short is trying to control but can't. #T2#
Short punching from the bottom.
Redd not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Short has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Gold Samurai's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Short is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Redd scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ground and pound from Redd.
Redd is keen to just control but Short is a slippery customer.
Short has hold of Redd's hands but Redd slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Redd not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Short wants to control but Redd is keeping busy.
Short might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Redd haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T3#
Redd seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Short is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Short is defending against the submission attempts here by Redd. #SUB#
Redd trying to work for an americana but Short has managed to regain full guard.
Redd slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Short.
Redd scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4#
Redd lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Short trying to control here.
Redd working over Short with some ground and pound. Short looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Redd trying to control the action but Short is working from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Redd. #SUB2#
Short looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Redd drops an elbow to the side of Short's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Redd lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kodiyak Redd dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
Short closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Short lands in his opponent's guard.
Redd is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Redd has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Short has passed into side control.
Redd manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Redd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Short can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Short tries to get to full guard but Redd has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Short looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Redd tries to pass to full mount but Short defends it. #SUB2#
Short is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Redd is tapping! Great win for Short!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jerry Short!

Event: SYN 1061 Diggs vs Ilmarinen
Date: Mar 08, 2024

#R1#
Short gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CUT2#It looks like Jerry Short has been cut.#TD#
Short looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Short sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Burnett defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Short controlling the action here.
Short trying to control from Burnett's half guard. Burnett has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burnett keeping moving, preventing Short from controlling successfully. #T1#
Burnett pulls Short in close to prevent any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Burnett works Short's body with a nice hook.
Burnett lands with a right hand.
Burnett connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Short momentarily. #T2#
Short is aggressively charging in as Burnett backs up avoiding any damage. Burnett tosses out a jab and Short runs right into it face first! Short is out cold! Burnett dropped down on all fours and is barking in Short's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Khalil Burnett!

Event: SYN 1053 Todd vs Diggs III
Date: Feb 04, 2024

#R1#
Narloch connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT#It looks like Jerry Short has been cut.
Short fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Short fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Narloch lands with an uppercut that bounces Short off the cage and back into range.
Short looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Leandro Narloch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Short.#KD#
Narloch sends Short crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Narloch is motioning to the referee to let Short up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Short is rocked!
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!
Narloch throws a pinpoint strike between Short's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Short crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Narloch scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leandro Narloch!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Leandro Narloch waved his t-shirt featuring 30th Century Beer Store's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: SYN 1049 Prometheus vs Sampson
Date: Jan 19, 2024

#R1#
Short shoots in and drives through. Tarver sprawls well.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Short 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.
Tarver wants to clinch up but Short keeps it at a distance.
Short misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Tarver counters by clinching up.
Tarver tries to work over Short's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Short drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Antonio Tarver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Short.
Tarver can't find room to land a body shot as Short controls the action.
Tarver is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Short to keep the fight standing.
A right handed body shot lands from Tarver.
Tarver tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Short's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarver is leaning against Short and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Short looks winded!
Tarver pushes Short back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tarver jumps guard but Short turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tarver tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Short's elbow.
Tarver misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Tarver. #T1#
A body shot lands from Tarver.
Tarver scores with a hook to the body.
Tarver digs a right hand into Short's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Short's gas tank.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tarver.
Tarver lands a nice uppercut.
Tarver tries to throw a body punch but Short avoids it by throwing Tarver back against the cage.
Tarver is working Short over against the cage.
Tarver misses with a punch to the body.
Tarver lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Short.
Tarver lands a body punch.
Tarver lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tarver stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tarver lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tarver pushes Short back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tarver cracks Short with a nice body shot.#T2#
Tarver lands a nice shot to the body.
Tarver fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A body shot lands from Tarver.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short body shot lands from Tarver as the two fighters clinch.
Tarver works on Short's body with a couple of short punches.#TD#
Tarver pulls guard successfully. #SUB#
Tarver looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Short passes into side control.
Tarver wants to control but Short postures up.
Tarver is trying to improve his position.
Tarver is trying to control Short's posture but Short avoids it.
Tarver is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Tappelukerho, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T3#
Tarver is trying to improve his position.
Tarver is working hard here to advance position.
Short wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tarver keeps working.
Tarver is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Tarver is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Short is trying to work for a kimura but Tarver is defending well. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Tarver looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Short keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Tarver actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Tarver looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Tarver dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL#
Tarver takes the fight into the clinch.
Tarver tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Short just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tarver lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Short backwards. #CUT#It looks like Jerry Short has been cut.
Short prevents a body shot from Tarver.
A right hand to the body from Tarver.
Tarver lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Short or not. #TD#
Tarver jumps into guard, dragging Short to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarver is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Short missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1##SUB#
Tarver is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Short defends well.
Short looking to pass the guard.
Tarver is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Short can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Tarver looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Short passes Tarver's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tarver trying to hold on to Short's head to control him but Short postures up.
Short content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Tarver looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Short is trying to control. Tarver wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Short working over Tarver with some ground and pound. Tarver looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Short is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Short can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tarver is looking to escape. #T3#
Short sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Short misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tarver tries to reverse the position but Short maintains control.
Tarver slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Tarver is looking to control Short's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tarver avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Short is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tarver has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tarver taking some punishment here, with Short in his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jerry Short will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jerry Short'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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Tarver scores with a hook to the body. Short takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Short has a takedown stuffed.
As Short tries to get set, Tarver tries to push him back and clinch up but Short manages to avoid the attempt.
Short gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tarver misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Short decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tarver's guard.
Tarver is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tarver keeping moving, preventing Short from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Short loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Short trying to control but Tarver is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Tarver is looking for a triangle but Short pushes his legs off easily.
Tarver trying to control the position.
Short slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Short is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Tarver looks calm but he's in trouble here. Short gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Tarver is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Short lets go of the hold and Tarver can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jerry Short!

Event: SYN 1044 Danger vs Williams
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
Leonov scores with a decent looking hook.
Short showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Leonov.
Short is trying hard to land a takedown here. Leonov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Donk. Leonov catches Short right on the button with a cross.
Leonov stuffs the takedown.
Leonov throws out a counter right but Short avoids it with no problem.
Leonov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Short.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerry Short. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leonov scores with a sloppy right hand. Short should have avoided that one.
Leonov lands a head kick! #CUT2#It looks like Jerry Short has been cut.
Leonov cracks Short with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Short fails to land the takedown.
A slapping leg kick lands for Leonov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leonov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nice sprawl there from Leonov as Short shoots in.#T1#
Leonov cracks Short with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Leonov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Short half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Short with a poor takedown
and Short takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Short misses with a takedown
and Leonov counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#Short is rocked!
Short fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Leonov! Short is out on his feet! Leonov rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Short is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Short is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikolay Leonov!
During a confident post fight interview, Nikolay Leonov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SYN 1037 Takahashi vs Seran
Date: Nov 29, 2023

#R1#
Green shoots in for a takedown but Short shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Short steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Green.
Green lands a jab.
Green is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Short. #TD#
Short shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Short was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Short is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Green has escaped the position, nice work there.
Short wants to lay and pray for a moment but Green keeps working.
Green can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Green actively working from the bottom here.
Short has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Short is looking for a kimura here. #T1#
Green is refusing to be controlled, as Short sits in half guard. #SUB#
Short seems to be looking for submissions.
Green has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Short trying to control the action but Green is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Green looking for submissions off his back.
Green wants to improve his position but Short is controlling well. #SUB#
Short is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Green is just riding it out for now. Short eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Short is trying to control the action in half guard but Green is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Green looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Short is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Green actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Short is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Short is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Green is just riding it out for now. Short eventually gives up the hold. #T3##SUB2#
Green looking for submissions off his back.
Green is looking for a sweep. Short is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Green is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Short pulls his head out easily.
Green tries to roll over but Short keeps him under control.
Short takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Short is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Short wants to control but Green is keeping him busy.
Green avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Short. #SUB#
Short is working for a submission of some sort.
Short scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Green trying to hold on to Short's head to control him but Short postures up. #SUB#
Short is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Green is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jerry Short dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Short avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Short appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Green misses with a straight right.
Short fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Green throws an overhand right that lands on Short's shoulder, as Short tries to avoid the shot.
Short needs to keep his hands up - Green had a free shot at his head there.#CUT2#It looks like Jerry Short has been cut.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Green!
Green falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Short counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Short drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Short jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Short trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.
Jerry Short overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Short avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1##SUB2#
Green is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Short slips nicely into half guard.
Short prevents Green from improving his position.#SUB#
Green is defending against the submission attempts here by Short.
Short trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Short is working for a submission of some sort. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Green has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Short is working away from the top position though.
Short is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Green can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Short is working for a submission of some sort.
Green tries to roll over but Short keeps him under control.#SUB#
Short is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Green doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Short. #T3##SUB#
Short is looking for a kimura but Green is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Short to get the leverage. #SUB#
Short is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Green is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Short thows an elbow strike that misses. Green gets hold of full guard and has managed to get a loose guillotine attempt. Short doesn't seem too bothered but Green quickly shifts his position and has tightened the hold! Short is in big trouble now - he's going a funny colour - he's tapping out! Nice finish there! Short really should have spotted the danger earlier though... either incompetence or over-confidence has resulted in a big L on his record.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ed Green!
Ed Green gave a mention to HELLBENT in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: SYN 1034
Date: Nov 17, 2023

#R1#
Hall displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Short. #TD#
Hall gets caught napping as Short dives in and scores a takedown. Hall manages to retain guard.
Hall keeping full guard, as Short tries to pass. #SUB2#
Hall is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've been hearing good reports from Short'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.#SUB2#
Hall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Short defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hall throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Hall is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Short stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hall swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Short not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Short trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Short pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hall is keeping the position for now.
Short might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Short passes Hall's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Hall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Short defends well.#SUB#
Short thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Short sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hall's guard. #SUB#
Short is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hall is just riding it out for now. Short eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Short is working for a kimura but Hall is defending it quite comfortably. #T2##SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Hall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Short pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Short is looking for a kimura but Hall is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Short to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Hall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Short pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Hall actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Short is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Short is trying to work for a kimura but Hall is defending well. #SUB2#
Hall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Short pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB#
Short is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hall is just riding it out for now. Short eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Hall looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Short is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Short is looking for a kimura but Hall is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Short to get the leverage. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Short seems to be looking for submissions.
Short tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hall knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Short is trying for a kimura here. Hall looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Short wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jerry Short!

Event: SYN 1027 DeMinaur vs Takahashi
Date: Oct 27, 2023

#R1#
Short looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hall is fending him off so far but Short persists. Nope, Hall circles away and we're back to standing.
Hall with the counter takedown but Short avoids it easily.#TD#
Short looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hall!
Short taking a breather here. #SUB#
Short is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hall is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Short'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.
Hall manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Hall looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Short wants to control but Hall is keeping him busy.
Hall tries to roll over but Short keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1##SUB2#
Hall looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Short is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hall is just riding it out for now. Short eventually gives up the hold.
Short is trying to control. Hall wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Hall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Short pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hall looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hall tries to roll over but Short keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Hall looking for subs from the bottom but Short mounts him!#T2##SUB#
Short has hold of Hall's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hall manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Short wants to control the pace but Hall is squirming around nicely.
Hall is trying desperately to improve position.
Short scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Short tries to control but Hall wriggling away.
Hall is trying to reverse the position but instead Short has taken his back - oops!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Can Hall hold on?! Short is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Short is hanging on to Hall's back as he tries to escape.
Hall manages to reverse the position and now he's in Short's guard. Nice work there by Hall.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Short is looking for a triangle but Hall pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Short working for submissions but it's allowed Hall to get to half guard. #T3#
Short wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Short looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Short actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Hall is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Hall is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Short trying to control but Hall postures up.
Short is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Hall is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Hall is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Short doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hall. #SUB#
Short looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Short is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hall pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jerry Short 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#
Short fails with the takedown.#TD#
Short dives in and scores a takedown into Hall's guard.
Short tries to free his leg and advance position but Hall is retaining full guard.
Short postures up and lands a big shot to Hall's brow. #SUB2#
Hall looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Short might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Short drops back looking for a leg! Hall is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hall manages to kick Short off! Short jumps back into Hall's guard.
Short is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hall can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Short working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Hall is looking for a triangle but Short pushes his legs off easily.
Short trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Hall looking for a triangle here. Short is fighting it but it looks tight! Hall pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Short is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Robbie Hall!
Robbie Hall tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: SYN 1022 Torhte vs Vinogradov
Date: Oct 01, 2023

#R1#
Shalashaska looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Short counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Short keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shalashaska's head.#SUB2#
Shalashaska escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Short gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Short working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Shalashaska escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Short gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Short 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.
Shalashaska keeping moving, preventing Short from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shalashaska manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Short manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Short has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Shalashaska doesn't defend quickly enough and Short has managed to lock this one up! Can Shalashaska escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Short on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jerry Short!
Adam Shalashaska was interviewed post fight and said 'You're pretty good.'.

Event: SYN 1018 Torhte vs Short
Date: Sep 15, 2023

#R1#
Short fails to land the takedown.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Short 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.
Finlayson throws a good cross that connects.
Short shoots in for a takedown but Finlayson shows good takedown defense.
Finlayson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Finlayson lands a nice shot to the body.
Finlayson connects with the punch.#CUT#It looks like Jerry Short has been cut.
Finlayson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#TD2#
Short drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Short trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Short looking to sit in guard and control but Finlayson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Short throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Short escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Finlayson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Finlayson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Finlayson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Finlayson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Short has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Finlayson has managed to get both his arms back between Short's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Short isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Finlayson stacks Short on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Finlayson!
Finlayson working away.
Short is trying to improve his position.
Short is trying to control Finlayson's posture but Finlayson avoids it. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Short tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Short's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Finlayson happy to just control the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Short tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Finlayson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T3#
Finlayson working away.
Finlayson works to advance to full mount. Short defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Short tries to hold on but Finlayson pushes him away.
Short is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Finlayson is staying active.
Finlayson controlling from mount.
Short is working to get back to half guard.
Short keeps trying to improve his position.
Short is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Short tries to reverse the position but Finlayson maintains control.#T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Short sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Short wants to control but Finlayson is keeping busy.
Finlayson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Short looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Short actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Torhte Finlayson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jerry Short's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Finlayson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Finlayson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Short can do to turn this around?
Short misses with a takedown
and Finlayson counters with a stiff right hand.
Short shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Finlayson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Short closes this distance looking for a takedown but Finlayson circles away.
Torhte Finlayson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Short.
Finlayson lands with a right hand. #ROC#Short is rocked!
Finlayson lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Short - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Finlayson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Torhte Finlayson!
Torhte Finlayson retains his super heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Torhte Finlayson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SYN 1013 Finlayson vs Green
Date: Aug 28, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Short shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hall napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Short tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hall is looking to regain half guard here but Short keeps moving and retains side control.
Hall gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Short is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hall has managed to free his arm - good work.
Short has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Gold Samurai's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Short is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Short is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Short pulls his head out easily.
Short wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hall keeps working.
Short sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1##SUB#
Hall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Short pulls his head out easily.
Short wants to control but Hall is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Short seems to be looking for submissions.
Hall moves into full guard.
Short forces his way into half guard.
Short missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hall definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Short is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hall sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Short is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Hall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Short pulls his head out easily. #T2##SUB#
Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Short is looking for a kimura here.
Hall tries to roll over but Short keeps him under control.
Short not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Short is working for a kimura but Hall is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Hall looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Short missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Short is looking for a kimura but Hall is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Short to get the leverage.
Hall moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Hall looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Hall throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Hall had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Short defends it easily.#SUB#
Hall working for submissions but it's allowed Short to get to half guard. #SUB#
Hall actively working from the bottom here.#T4##SUB#
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Short is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Hall looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Short moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Hall.
Hall takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Short trying to control the position but Hall is working away.
Hall tries to bench press Short off him but Short keeps the position. #SUB2#
Short is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hall knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Short is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hall has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jerry Short dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Short.
Short shoots in but no luck this time.
Short with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Hall moves into the clinch.
Robbie Hall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Short.#TD#
Hall gets control of Short's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hall will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Hall escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Short gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Short avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hall has his foot on Short's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Short works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Hall is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Short pushing down on Hall's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1##SUB2#
Short is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hall doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Short. #SUB#
Hall actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Short is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hall sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Short is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hall sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Short is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2##SUB2#
Short is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Hall actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Hall actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Short is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hall defends it well. #SUB2#
Short wants to work for an arm triangle but Hall is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Hall actively working from the bottom here.
Short looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Hall actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SUB#
Hall actively working from the bottom here.
Short wants to take a breather but Hall is having none of it. #SUB2#
Short has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Hall defend it? Short steps over the head and cranks it - Hall is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Short!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jerry Short!

Event: SYN 1006 Vice vs Dooms
Date: Jul 28, 2023

#R1#
Green misses with a left hand #TD#
and Short counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Green is trying to control but can't.
Green tries to roll over but Short keeps him under control.
Short looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Green with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Short seems to be working for a kimura but Green defends the submission attempt.
Short has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Short wants to work for an arm triangle but Green is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green manages to get to full guard.
Green wants to sweep here but Short controlling him for the moment.
Green keeping moving, preventing Short from controlling successfully. #T1#
Green is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Short won't allow Green to sweep him here.
Green not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Short 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#
Short drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Short jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Green working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Short doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Short manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Short drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Green dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Short might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Green seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2##SUB#
Short has his foot on Green's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Green works his way back into a safe position though.
Green forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Short is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Green pulls his head out easily.
Short is not content to let Green control the position.
Green is pressing down on Short's thigh, looking to free his foot. Short is holding on for now. #SUB#
Short actively working from the bottom here.
Short is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Green uses his free foot to push down on Short's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Short. #SUB2#
Green looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Short is trying desperately to improve position.
Short has given up his back. Will we see Green going for some submissions?
Green trying to control.#SUB2#
Green is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Short has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Green is not going to allow Short to sit and survive in this position. #T4#
Short can't escape the position.
Green tries to keep control of the position but Short is staying busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Green tightening his grip on Short, looking for the choke.
Short is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB2#
Short is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Short wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Short tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB2#
Green with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ed Green dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Green connects with a nice looking jab.
Short shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Green as he jumps to the side.
Short has a takedown stuffed.
Green tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Short moves out of range as Green strikes.
Short drops down looking for a counter takedown but Green sprawls and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Short.
Green with the counter takedown but Short avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerry Short. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green misses with a double jab #TD#
and Short counters with a single leg into guard. Green didn't expect that. #SUB#
Short thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1##SUB2#
Green looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Green working for a triangle but Short defends it easily.
Short trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.
Short trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Short trying to control but Green is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Green throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ed Green has got the better of the ground game so far.
Green preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Short loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Short pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Green is keeping the position for now.
Short throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Short content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Green throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Green keeping moving, preventing Short from controlling successfully.
Green trying to keep a closed guard but Short is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Green has an active guard here but Short has managed to pass into half guard.
Green has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T3#
Green is trying to get back to full guard.
Green trying to hold on to Short's head to control him but Short postures up.
Green is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Short seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Green does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Short is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Green wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Green trying to control here.
Green tries to get to full guard but Short has control of the leg. #SUB#
Short is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Short is looking for a kimura but Green is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Short to get the leverage.
Green slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Short wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving.
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 Jerry Short will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Short looks for a takedown but Green sprawls well.
Short tries to move into range but Green moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Green throws a series of punches but Short avoids them all with ease.
Green cracks Short with a good jab.#TD#
Short closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Green's guard.#SUB#
Short is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Green is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Green has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Green tries to free his leg and advance position but Short is retaining full guard.
Short being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Green looking to pass the guard.
Short trying to control the position.
Short is really struggling to control Green but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Short looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Green must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Green forces his way into half guard.
Green moves into full mount! Short won't be happy about that!
Green looking to control but Short is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Green content just to control the position here. #T2#
Short tries to lock up and control but Green gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Short is desperately trying to improve his position but Green has a good base and remains in mount.
Short is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Green looking for a guillotine from mount but Short is having none of it.
Green wants to control the pace but Short is squirming around nicely.
Short keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Short is squirming around, avoiding Green's attempts to control the action.
Short tries to hold on but Green pushes him away.
Short sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T3##SUB#
Short looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Short is looking for a sweep. Green is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Short looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Short is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Green pulls his head out easily.
Green works his foot free and advances to mount.
Short is in all sorts of trouble here.
Short is controlling an arm, preventing Green from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Green is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
Green trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Short is controlling an arm, preventing Green from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Short can't escape the position.
Green with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Short is trying to escape the mount but Green keeps good control and instead manages to take Short's back. #SUB2#
Green is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Short has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Green seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Short's chin but Short turns very nicely into Green's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Short.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ed Green comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Green 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ed Green!
Ed Green managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, HELLBENT, into his post fight interview.

Event: SYN 999 Olsen vs Washington
Date: Jul 03, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Tarver clinches up against the cage.
Tarver lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tarver lands with a short shot to the head.
Tarver jumps guard but Short stands there with Tarver around his waist. Tarver gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Short prevents a body shot from Tarver.
Short is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tarver gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Tarver jumps guard and drags Short to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Tarver keeping moving, preventing Short from controlling successfully.
Our spies down at at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS inform us that Tarver has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Tarver is looking for a triangle but Short pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Short got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tarver has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Short has managed to get both his arms back between Tarver's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tarver escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Short gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Tarver working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Short doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Short manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Tarver looking for a guillotine here but Short defends easily. #T1#
Tarver not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Short trying to control but Tarver is working from the bottom.
Short is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Short drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Short jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Tarver working for a triangle but Short defends it easily.
Tarver is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tarver keeping full guard, as Short tries to pass.
Short trying to control but Tarver is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Tarver is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Tarver is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Short 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.
Short has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Short postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Tarver is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Short is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Tarver looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Tarver has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Short can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Short trying to control but Tarver is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Short accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Short drops back looking for a leg! Tarver is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tarver manages to kick Short off! Short jumps back into Tarver's guard.
Tarver keeping moving, preventing Short from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Short looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Tarver working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Short doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Tarver is tightening it up a little... Short has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Short reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Short taps out! Nice BJJ there by Tarver!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Antonio Tarver!
Our winner, Antonio Tarver, 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 996 Trollslayer vs Dinklag
Date: Jun 23, 2023

#R1#
Short dives in for a single leg takedown but Greene sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Greene appears to be looking for a big counter.
Horrible takedown attempt by Short or perhaps it was just good defense by Greene, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Short shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Greene manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Greene will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Greene is pulling down on Short's head. It's preventing any offense from Short, at least for the moment.
Short lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene wants to sweep here but Short controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Greene is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Short keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Greene's head.
Short content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Short tries to free his leg and advance position but Greene is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Greene is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Short is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Short is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Greene is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Greene has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
We've been hearing good reports from Greene'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.#SUB2#
Short has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Greene should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Short has tightened it up now! Greene should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

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

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

#R1#
Short stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Short wants it to stay on the feet.
Bar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Short swivels and escapes.
Bar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Short as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonny Bar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Short sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Short with the counter takedown but Bar avoids it easily.
Short shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bar defends it nicely.
Bar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Short counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Short.
Short preventing the sweep.
Short wants to control from the top but Bar keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Short gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Short is pushing down on Bar's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bar is fighting to maintain full guard but Short has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Short is trying to work for a kimura but Bar is defending well. #T1#
Bar is staying active underneath Short, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bar moves into full guard.
Short advances position into side control!
Bar is looking to regain half guard here but Short keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Short tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Short has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bar is looking for a sweep.
Bar gets back to half guard.
Bar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Short lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bar is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Short jumps into side control!
Bar manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T2#
Short tries to roll over but Bar keeps him under control.#SUB#
Bar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Short has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Short looking for submissions off his back.
Bar is looking to advance position but Short won't allow it. #SUB#
Short is defending against the submission attempts here by Bar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Short is looking to improve his position.
Bar landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Short looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Short regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bar. #T3##SUB2#
Short escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Short is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bar is aware though and is defending well.
Bar lands a couple of digs.
Bar lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Short looking for a guillotine here but Bar defends easily.
Bar scoring with some ground and pound.
Bar passes Short's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Short looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Short looking for submissions off his back.#T4##SUB#
Bar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bar throwing shots but Short is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Bar 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.
Short wants to improve his position but Bar is controlling well. #SUB2#
Short is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bar pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Bar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Short defends it well.
Short blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jerry Short will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Bar throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Short tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bar is in Short's guard.
Bar working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Short is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bar is aware though and is defending well.
Jonny Bar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bar makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bar pushes down on Short's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Bar is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Short wants to control but Bar is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Bar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Short is just riding it out for now. Bar eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Short is defending against the submission attempts here by Bar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bar looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Short is trying to control but can't. #T1##SUB2#
Short looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Short moves into full guard.
Bar content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Bar throws a sloppy strike and Short has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Bar is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Short!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jerry Short!

Event: SYN 981 Balin vs. Finlayson
Date: May 03, 2023

#R1#
Short fails with a takedown attempt.
Redd tries to bum rush Short with a series of wild strikes but Short uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD2#
Redd tries to sprawl but Short drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Redd gets back to full guard.
Redd tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Short drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Redd manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Short has Redd in his guard.#REVR#
Short trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redd pushing down on Short's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Still in half guard, Redd seems content to control.#T1#
Short moves into full guard.
Our spies down at at Gold Samurai's Gym inform us that Short has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Redd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Short looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Redd passes into half guard.
Redd passes the guard and advances to mount!
Short is in all sorts of trouble here.
Short tries to lock up and control but Redd gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Short is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Short taking shots to the head.
Short sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T2#
Short tries to roll over but Redd keeps him under control.
Redd not doing much here. #SUB2#
Short looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Short is trying to stand. #ES2#
Short makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Short with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Redd to score with a decent uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd cheers as Redd lands an impressive looking overhand right. Short doesn't seem phased though.
Redd looks to score with a jab to the body but Short is just out of range.
Short shoots in for a takedown but Redd shows good takedown defense.
Nice takedown defense from Redd. No joy for Short on that attempt.
Kodiyak Redd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Short.#T3##TD2#
Short scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Redd is looking to reverse the position.
Redd gets back to half guard.
Redd works his way to full guard. Good work.
Short looking to sit in guard and control but Redd gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Redd avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Short manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Redd manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Short trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Short pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Redd is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Redd throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T4##SUB2#
Short thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Short postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Redd is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Short, into his guard. #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Short can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Redd controls the pace.#SUB2#
Redd avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Short is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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 Kodiyak Redd will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Donk. Redd catches Short right on the button with a cross.
Redd misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Short looks for a takedown but Redd sprawls well.
Redd bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Short shoots for a double leg takedown but Redd sprawls well. He's pushed Short's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Redd connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Short takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL#
Redd has taken the fight to the clinch.
Redd lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Short backwards.
Short drops down looking for an ankle pick but Redd pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kodiyak Redd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Short.#T1#
Short has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Redd.
A left lands for Redd.#TD2#
Short changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Redd looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Redd is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Short off and has taken his back!
Redd has good solid back control here.
Redd tries to get the hooks in deep but Short pushed the leg off.
Short wants to control his opponent's hands but Redd gets his hands free.
Short is keeping busy.
Short can't escape the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
What can Short do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight! #T2#
Short turns into Redd and is now in his guard.
Redd is trying to control the position but Short postures up.
Short throws a big elbow that misses.
Short throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Redd works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Redd will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Redd looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Redd holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Short postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Redd is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Short, into his guard. #REVR#
Short tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Short looking for a guillotine here but Redd defends easily. #SUB2#
Short had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Redd defends it easily.#T3##SUB2#
Short looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Redd is stalling in the full guard.
Jerry Short has got the better of the ground game so far.
Redd sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Short's guard.
Short is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Redd passes to full mount! #T4#
Redd looking to control but Short is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Redd is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Short is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Short regains half guard.
Redd wants to pass to mount but Short is defending the position.
Short is refusing to be controlled, as Redd sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Short looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Redd trying to control from half guard but Short is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kodiyak Redd dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Short shoots in for a double leg but Redd sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Redd shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Short as he jumps to the side.
Short takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Redd scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A nice leg kick from Redd, right into the meat of the thigh.
Short moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
It looks like Redd has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Short walks into a jab.
Redd moves in looking to clinch but Short pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Short darts in looking for a takedown but Redd gets double underhooks and turns Short into the cage. #TD#
Redd scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redd in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Short tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Redd is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Short is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Redd is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Redd scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Short is in all sorts of trouble here.
Redd trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kodiyak Redd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Short tries to hold on but Redd pushes him away.
Redd putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Redd prevents Short from getting the reversal.
Redd fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Redd controlling the position easily from mount.
Redd can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Short is looking to escape. #T3#
Short tries to reverse the position but Redd maintains control.
Redd lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Short wants to hold on but Redd pushes him away.
Redd content just to control the position here.
Short tries to hold on but Redd postures up.
Short gets back to half guard.
Redd keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Short is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Redd pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Redd seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
Redd trying to control the pace.
Short is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Redd scores with a couple of nice shots.
Redd tries to pass to full mount but Short defends it. #SUB2#
Short looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Redd in particular looking to stall.
Redd seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Short for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Short looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Redd content to control rather than advance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kodiyak Redd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Redd has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: SYN 975 Fedetenko vs. Young
Date: Apr 12, 2023

#R1#
Pjetlic leaves Short with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pjetlic! But no joy.
Jerry Short seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pjetlic cracks Short with a good jab.#CUT2#It looks like Jerry Short has been cut.#TD#
Short scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Short is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pjetlic sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Short has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Pjetlic defend it? Short steps over the head and cranks it - Pjetlic is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Short!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jerry Short!

Event: SYN 969 Tarver vs. Greene
Date: Mar 22, 2023

#R1#
Crawley slaps away a takedown attempt from Short, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Crawley as Short shoots in.
Crawley feints a counter leg kick.
Short fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerry Short. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Short shoots and misses
and Crawley counters with a thumping low kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Short.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Short shoots in but no luck this time.
Short backing away here, and Crawley unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#TD#
Short looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T1##SUB#
Short 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.
Short might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Crawley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Short can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Crawley is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Short is controlling him.
Short has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crawley keeping full guard, as Short tries to pass.
Crawley working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Short drops back looking for a leg! Crawley is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Crawley manages to kick Short off! Short jumps back into Crawley's guard.
Short lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Short working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Short throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Crawley works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Crawley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Crawley keeping moving, preventing Short from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Crawley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Short drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Short jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Short throws a big elbow that misses.
Short wants to control from the top but Crawley keeps moving. #T3#
Crawley managing to control the position.
Short pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crawley is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Crawley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Short can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Crawley working a defensive guard here.
Short trying to control but Crawley is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Short shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Crawley but Crawley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Crawley is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Short with a body shot.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD#
Short looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Crawley!#SUB#
Short is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Crawley knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Crawley takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Short thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Crawley is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
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 Jerry Short will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Crawley gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Short to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Short postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Crawley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Short works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Short is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Crawley defends it well.
Short is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crawley can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Short is working for a submission of some sort.
Short prevents Crawley from standing back up. #T1#
Short 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.
Crawley preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Crawley 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.
Crawley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Short. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Short is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Crawley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Short. #SUB#
Short is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Crawley wants to improve his position but Short is controlling well. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Crawley controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Short is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Short is trying to work for a kimura but Crawley is defending well.
Short throwing shots but Crawley is blocking nicely.
Crawley pushes Short off looking to stand but Short dives back in and keeps control.
Crawley wants to control but Short is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Short is working for a kimura but Crawley is defending it quite comfortably. #T3##SUB#
Short seems to be working for a kimura but Crawley defends the submission attempt.
Crawley wants to control but Short is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Short is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Crawley has managed to free his arm - good work.
Crawley is doing well to control the position and prevent Short from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Short is looking for a kimura but Crawley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Short to get the leverage. #SUB#
Short is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Crawley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Short.
Crawley is doing well to control the position and prevent Short from advancing to side control.#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.
Crawley wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Crawley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Short is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Short is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jerry Short dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Crawley leaves Short with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Short drives through with a takedown into guard.
Short trying to control but Crawley is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Short trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Crawley looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Short pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crawley is keeping the position for now.
Crawley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Short tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Crawley swivels and escapes.
A nice side step and Crawley releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Crawley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Crawley wants it to stay on the feet.
Short backing away here, and Crawley unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerry Short. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Short misses with a takedown attempt
and Crawley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Billy Crawley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CUT2#It looks like Jerry Short has been cut.#T2#
Short shoots in for a double leg but Crawley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Crawley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD#
Short gets a takedown into half guard.
Crawley tries to kick Short off but Short keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Crawley tries to roll over but Short keeps him under control.
Short wants to take a breather but Crawley is having none of it.
Crawley wants to control but Short is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Crawley actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Crawley actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Short throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Short lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Crawley is positioning himself well to prevent Short advancing to mount.
Crawley wants to control but Short is keeping busy. #SUB#
Short is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Short is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Crawley defends it well. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Crawley tries to roll over but Short keeps him under control.
Crawley regains full guard. Nicely done.
Short is looking to work some ground and pound but Crawley has wrist control.
Short trying to control the position from guard on top but Crawley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Crawley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Short thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain 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 Jerry Short.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Short, 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerry Short!

Event: SYN 964 Sitsongrit vs. Bardia
Date: Mar 03, 2023

#R1#
Short gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CUT2#It looks like Jerry Short has been cut.
Narloch cracks Short with a right hand to the side of the head.
Narloch throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Short stumbling backwards into the cage! Short bounces back off the cage towards Narloch, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Narloch lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Narloch celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Leandro Narloch!

Event: SYN 958 Sitsongrit vs. Patriot
Date: Feb 12, 2023

#R1#
Crawley scoring well with a low kick there. #TD#
Short shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Short was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Short thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Crawley tries to escape but Short is in control.
Crawley is not content to let Short control the position.
Short tries to move into full mount but can't pass Crawley's legs. #SUB#
Short wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Crawley, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Short is trying to get an arm triangle but Crawley is defending well. #SUB#
Short looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1##SUB#
Short thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Short is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Crawley has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Short is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Crawley has escaped the position, nice work there.
Crawley pushes Short away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Short gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB#
Short looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Crawley is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Short asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Short swings around for an armbar but Crawley sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Short's guard.#SUB#
Short throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Crawley wants to stand but Short is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Short is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've been hearing good reports from Short'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.
Crawley tries to stand but Short is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Short is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Crawley has his hands clasped together but Short extends and breaks Crawley's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Short.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jerry Short!

Event: Highland 216
Date: Dec 16, 2022

#R1##TD#
Short dives in and scores a takedown into Ziegler's guard.
Ziegler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Short throws a big elbow that misses.
Short passes Ziegler's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ziegler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Short is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ziegler defends it well.
Short has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Short 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.
Short trying to control from half guard but Ziegler is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Short thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Ziegler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Short.
Ziegler tries to roll over but Short keeps him under control.
Short works his way into full mount!
Short prevents Ziegler from getting the reversal.
Short sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Short looking to ground and pound but Ziegler is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Short is working for a guillotine from mount but Ziegler frees his head quite easily. #T2##SUB#
Ziegler defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Short. #SU#
Short stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Short shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ziegler as he avoids it easily.
Short will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ziegler uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Short throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ziegler's waist but Ziegler gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Short off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerry Short. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Short takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Short misses with a takedown attempt
and Ziegler counters with a slapping leg kick. #T3#
Ziegler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Short doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice cross by Ziegler.#CUT2#It looks like Jerry Short has been cut.
Short on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Short misses with a takedown attempt
and Ziegler counters with a nice body shot.
Short takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ziegler uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#ROC2#Short is rocked!
Mike Ziegler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ziegler!
Short is breathing heavily.
Short shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ziegler but Ziegler pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ziegler drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Short right on the button. Short goes down! Ziegler follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Ziegler gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Ziegler!
Mike Ziegler decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Highland 212
Date: Dec 02, 2022

#R1#
Lamez scores with the left hand. Short knows he should have avoided that one.
Lamez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lamez tests Short's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lamez cracks Short with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice uppercut there from Lamez.
Lamez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#TD2#
Short gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lamez struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Short is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lamez has escaped the position, nice work there.
A bit of a lull in the action here.#SUB2#
Short tries for a kimura but Lamez is defending well.
Short working away.
Lamez tries to buck Short off but Short is having none of it.
Lamez is trying to control Short's posture but Short avoids it. #SUB2#
Short tries for a kimura but Lamez is defending well. #T1#
Short works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Lamez is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Short is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lamez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Short tries for a kimura but Lamez is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lamez struggling a bit here.
Lamez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Short misses with the ground and pound.#SUB2#
Short is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lamez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lamez can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
A bit of a lull in the action here.#SUB2#
Short wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lamez, who protects the arm well.
Lamez holds on to Short's head and controls the position momentarily. #SUB2#
Short tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lamez is looking to reverse the position.
Lamez is holding Short down, trying to stall.
You can see the frustration on Lamez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3##SUB2#
Short thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Short trying to control the position but Lamez is working away.
Short working away.
Short throws an elbow but Lamez slips to the side and avoids it well.
I wouldn't like to be where Lamez is right now.
Lamez wants to control but Short postures up.
Short looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lamez is avoiding damage well.
Lamez is trying to control Short's posture but Short avoids it. #SUB2#
Short is working to tighten his grip on Lamez's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Lamez has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Short is really squeezing tight and eventually Lamez passes out! Short breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jerry Short!

Event: Highland 206
Date: Nov 11, 2022

#R1#
Sims darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT2#It looks like Jerry Short has been cut.
Sims swings for the body but Short moves out of range.
Short attempts a counter takedown but Sims avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Short.
Short has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Short is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sims has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sloppy strikes there by Short.
Short postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Short working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Short throws a strike aimed at the side of Sims's head but Sims avoids it well.#T1#
Short looking to control but instead Sims has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#SUB#
Short is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sims doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Short.
Short takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Short is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Short missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Short works his way into side control.
A lull in the action here.
Short 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.
An elbow from Short crashes against the mat.
Sims avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Short.
Sims prevents Short from moving into mount. #SUB#
Short is trying to get an arm triangle but Sims is defending well.
Sims is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Short has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T3#
Short tries to stand but Sims controls the position and pulls Short into his guard.
Short might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Short sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sims's guard. #SUB#
Short is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sims doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Short. #SUB#
Short is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Short is looking for a kimura here. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Short not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Short throwing shots but Sims is blocking nicely.
Short thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sims's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Short is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Short is looking for a kimura but Sims is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Short to get the leverage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jerry Short dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jerry Short's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Short drives through with a takedown into Sims's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Short throws a big right hand that misses.
Short stops Sims from standing up.
Short landing with the ground and pound. #ES2#
Sims is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Sims prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sims is pressed up against the cage. Short has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sims down to the mat. Sims avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A low kick from Sims misses #TD#
and Short counters with a shoot takedown. Sims fights it but they end up in guard.

Sims manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sims has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1##BC2#
Sims pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Short fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sims to the ground. Short is now in Sims's guard.

Sims manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Short is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sims gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerry Short. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Sims manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Short is defended easily by Sims.
Nice shot lands for Sims.
Nice shot lands for Sims.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sims scores with a sloppy right hand. Short should have avoided that one.
Short seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Sims shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Short is backing up but Sims catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Short covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Sims Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vudu Sims!
Vudu Sims seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Highland 193
Date: Sep 23, 2022

#R1#
Short circles away from the clinch attempt. #TD2#
Tarver gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Short not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tarver is trying to control the position but Short postures up.
Short throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Tarver looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Tarver has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Short can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Short wants to control from the top but Tarver keeps moving.
Short tries to free his leg and advance position but Tarver is retaining full guard. #T1##SUB#
Tarver is looking to cinch up a triangle. Short throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Tarver's body to avoid the submission. Tarver has instead reached around Short's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Tarver arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Antonio Tarver!
Antonio Tarver retains his bantamweight title!
An out of breath Antonio Tarver thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Highland 187
Date: Sep 02, 2022

#R1#
Venegas is looking to chop away at Short's legs. #TD#
Short shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Venegas is trying to defend but Short finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Venegas trying to hold on to Short's head to control him but Short postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Short is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Short content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Short is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T1#
Venegas tries to get to full guard but Short has control of the leg.
We've been hearing good reports from Short'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.
Venegas regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Venegas is looking for a triangle but Short pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Short drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Short jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Venegas throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Short postures up. #SUB#
Short drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Venegas dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Venegas distracts Short with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
Venegas with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Venegas trying to control but Short is working from the bottom.
Venegas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Venegas trying to control but Short is working from the bottom.
Venegas chips away with some ground and pound.
Venegas with a nice head shot there.
Venegas landing with the ground and pound.
Venegas forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Short looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Venegas seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Short actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Short looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Venegas wants to work for an arm triangle but Short is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Venegas trying to control from half guard but Short is working away.
Venegas slips a nice elbow through Short's hands, connecting with Short's forehead.#T4#
Short pushes Venegas off looking to stand but Venegas dives back in and keeps control.
Venegas trying to control the action but Short is working from the bottom.
Venegas is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Venegas passes into side control, despite Short's attempt to control the position.
Short sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Short on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Venegas slips a nice elbow through Short's hands, connecting with Short's forehead.
Venegas looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Short with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frankie Venegas 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#
Venegas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Short misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Venegas pushes Short up against the cage in a clinch.
Venegas is trying to drag Short to the mat but Short just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Venegas tries to pull guard but Short forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Venegas has picked Short up - he's going for a ride! Venegas dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB#
Short actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Short has hold of Venegas 's hands but Venegas slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Short won't allow Venegas to pass to mount.
Short makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Short.#T1#
Venegas wants to control from the top but Short keeps moving.
Venegas is looking to work some ground and pound but Short has wrist control.
Short wants to sweep here but Venegas controlling him for the moment.
Venegas is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Venegas scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Venegas wants to control from the top but Short keeps moving.
My spies in London MMA Club inform me that Venegas has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Venegas is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Venegas keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Short's head.#SUB#
Short working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Venegas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Venegas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Venegas is in close to Short's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Short working for a triangle but Venegas defends it easily.
Short working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Venegas .
Venegas lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Venegas postures up and lands a big shot to Short's brow. #T3#
Venegas won't allow Short to sweep him here.
Short keeping moving, preventing Venegas from controlling successfully.
Venegas cracks Short with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Short is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Venegas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Venegas is in close to Short's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Venegas connects with a couple of short punches.
Venegas controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Venegas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Short has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Venegas has managed to get both his arms back between Short's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Venegas landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Venegas avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Venegas looking to improve position, pressing down on Short's thigh with his hand. Short seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Venegas paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Venegas 's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Short picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jerry Short!

Event: Highland 181
Date: Aug 05, 2022

#R1#
Short needs to keep his hands up - Bernier had a free shot at his head there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bernier, as that shot connected.
Donk. Bernier catches Short right on the button with a cross.
Bernier lands a jab to the nose.
Bernier thuds a left hand into Short's body.
Bernier scores with a jab to the body.
Short's coach down at Gold Samurai's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Short's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bernier feints and then cracks Short's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Short down.
Short with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Bernier holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Short is looking for a takedown.
Bernier is pressed up against the cage. Short has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bernier down to the mat. Bernier avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Guy Bernier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Short.
Bernier clobbers Short with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bernier lands with a nice body punch.
Bernier slaps away a takedown attempt from Short, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bernier throws a nice inside leg kick.
Short doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Bernier counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Short is looking for a takedown.#T1#
Short blocks the elbow strike.
Bernier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Short tries to score a body lock takedown but Bernier shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Short goes for a takedown attempt but Bernier pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Short takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bernier lands with an uppercut that bounces Short off the cage and back into range.
Bernier throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Short.
Short moves forwards but Bernier connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bernier scoring well with a low kick there.
Short shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bernier pinned against the cage. Bernier gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A punch combination from Bernier misses. #TD2#
Short manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bernier on his heels. He'll look to pass Bernier's guard now, I'm sure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Short loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Short wants to control from the top but Bernier keeps moving.
Short missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bernier controlling the position.
Bernier has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bernier wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Short postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bernier is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Short, into his guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bernier stays in close to Short's body and controls the position. #T3#
Short will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Bernier won't allow Short to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Short throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bernier slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Short is looking for a triangle but Bernier pushes his legs off easily. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bernier passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bernier trying to control the action but Short is working from the bottom.
Bernier wants to control for a moment but Short uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Guy Bernier dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Short shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bernier attempts a counter takedown but Short avoids it well and moves away.
Bernier looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bernier misses with a head kick.
Short looks for a takedown but Bernier sprawls well.
Bernier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Short can do to turn this around?
Bernier scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bernier. That's going to slow Short down.
Bernier scores with a crisp jab that stopped Short in his tracks.
Bernier cracks Short with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Short moves out of range of the strikes.
Bernier throws a chopping leg kick but Short manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bernier lands a leg kick that knocks Short off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Bernier finds it's way through Short's defenses.
Bernier thows a leg kick but Short checks it #TD2#
and Short counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Short wants to free his trapped foot but Bernier is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Short passes to full mount! #T1#
Bernier tries to reverse the position but Short maintains control.#SUB2#
Short is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Bernier is surviving well by controlling Short's body position as best he can.
Bernier tries to reverse the position but Short maintains control.
Bernier tries to hold on but Short pushes him away.
Jerry Short has got the better of the ground game so far.
Short dominating with strikes here.
Bernier tries to hold on but Short postures up.
Short thowing shots but they're missing. #T2#
Bernier is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bernier slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bernier is looking for a sweep. Short is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bernier tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Short has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Bernier is trying to escape the mount.
Short is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bernier can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Bernier working to try and regain half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Short is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Bernier has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Bernier! #SUB2#
Short is looking to cinch up a triangle. Bernier throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Short's body to avoid the submission. Short has instead reached around Bernier's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Short arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jerry Short!

Event: Highland 172
Date: Jul 03, 2022

#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Murphy enables Short to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Murphy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Short trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Murphy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Short throwing strikes but missing.
Short wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving.
Short looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Short 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.
Short throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Short loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Short drops back looking for a leg! Murphy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Murphy manages to kick Short off! Short jumps back into Murphy's guard.
My spies in Gold Samurai's Gym inform me that Short has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Short drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Murphy manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Short has Murphy in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Short is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Short looking for a guillotine here but Murphy defends easily. #SUB2#
Short is looking for a triangle but Murphy pushes his legs off easily.
Short is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Murphy tries to stand but Short is controlling from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Short looking for a guillotine here but Murphy defends easily. #SUB2#
Short is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SU#
Murphy stands up and waves to Short to follow him. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD2#
Murphy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Murphy is pulling down on Short's head. It's preventing any offense from Short, at least for the moment.
Short postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murphy trying to control the position here.
Short missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jerry Short dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Short looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Short trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Short decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Murphy, up you get! #TD2#
Short throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Murphy was covering up waiting for the punch and Short finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Short accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Short tries to free his leg and advance position but Murphy is retaining full guard.
Short passes Murphy's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Short is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Murphy has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Short seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Short is working for a submission of some sort.
Short stops Murphy from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Short is working for a kimura but Murphy is defending it quite comfortably.
Murphy is not content to let Short control the position.
Murphy is doing well to control the position and prevent Short from advancing to side control.
Short seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Murphy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Short is stalling here. Murphy is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Short seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Murphy has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Short can't do much from the bottom here.
Murphy tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Short is looking to reverse the position.
Short wants to control but Murphy postures up.
Short is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Murphy is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T4#
Short wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
I really don't envy Short right now.
Short breaks Murphy's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Short working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Short wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving.
Short trying to move into half guard but instead Murphy has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Jerry Short has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Short controls Murphy momentarily but Murphy frees himself. #SUB2#
Short has his foot on Murphy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Murphy works his way back into a safe position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jerry Short will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Murphy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Short gets a takedown into half guard.
Short throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Murphy is defending against the submission attempts here by Short. #SUB2#
Murphy is defending against the submission attempts here by Short.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Short sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Murphy defending well though.
Short has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Short slips a nice elbow through Murphy's hands, connecting with Murphy's forehead.#SUB2#
Short is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Murphy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Short.
Short is looking to pass Murphy's guard but actually Murphy recovers to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Short wants to pass the guard but Murphy is keeping the position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Murphy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Short is controlling him.
Short throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Murphy wants to stand but Short is controlling the position.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Short from controlling successfully.
Short scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Short from controlling successfully.
Short throws a strike but Murphy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Short throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Murphy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Short had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Murphy defends it easily.
Murphy has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Short is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Short looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Murphy passes into side control. #T4##SU#
Murphy stands up. #TD2#
Short shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Murphy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Short looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Seamus Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jerry Short is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB2#
Short is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Murphy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jerry Short comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Short 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerry Short!

Event: Highland 166
Date: Jun 04, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Short scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Yamamoto is trying to improve his position.
Short working the body and head with strikes.
Yamamoto is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Brotherhood MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Short tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Short is working Yamamoto over with some ground and pound from side control.
Yamamoto is trying to escape the position but Short is controlling the position.
Yamamoto is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Short is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Yamamoto looks calm but he's in trouble here. Short gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Yamamoto is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Short lets go of the hold and Yamamoto can pop his arm back in it's socket.

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

Event: Highland 158
Date: May 08, 2022

#R1#
Short takes a jab right on the kisser.
McCallen with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Jerry Short has been cut.
Short on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McCallen lands a body shot. #TD2#
Short shoots in and gets a takedown into McCallen's guard.
McCallen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Short.
McCallen keeping moving, preventing Short from controlling successfully.
McCallen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Short on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Short missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Short tries to free his leg and advance position but McCallen is retaining full guard.
McCallen trying to control the position here. #T1#
McCallen working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Short drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Short jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McCallen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McCallen tries to get out of the position.
Short distracts McCallen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McCallen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McCallen pulls Short in close to his closed guard and prevents Short from doing any damage or advancing position.
Short connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Short cracks McCallen with a solid left hand.
McCallen trying to control the position here.
McCallen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McCallen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McCallen controlling Short's posture.
Short throws a big right hand that misses.
McCallen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
My spies in Gold Samurai's Gym inform me that Short has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Short drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Short jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McCallen 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.#T3#
Short is looking to work some ground and pound but McCallen has wrist control.
McCallen is trying to keep Short in close. #SUB2#
Short drops back looking for a leg! McCallen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McCallen manages to kick Short off! Short jumps back into McCallen's guard.
Short pushing down on McCallen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McCallen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Short is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McCallen is just riding it out for now. Short eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Short is looking for a kimura here. #T4#
Short prevents McCallen from improving his position.
Short is looking to advance position but McCallen won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Short sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McCallen defending well though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jerry Short dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jerry Short'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#
Short closes the distance and clinches up with McCallen, looking for a takedown. Short pushes McCallen against the cage but McCallen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A left lands for McCallen.
McCallen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Short drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Danga de danga de dang - McCallen scores with a four punch combination!#ROC#Short is rocked!
McCallen cracks Short with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Short tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but McCallen pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Short is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trevor McCallen!
After the fight, Trevor McCallen was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Highland 148
Date: Mar 27, 2022

#R1#
Thibodeaux connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
Thibodeaux moves into the clinch.
Short has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Thibodeaux avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short left from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thibodeaux lands a nice uppercut.
Short's coach down at Gold Samurai's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Short's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Thibodeaux lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux lands a right hand that snaps the head of Short backwards.
A shot in the inside from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands a nice shot to the body.
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!
Thibodeaux is working Short over against the cage.
Thibodeaux lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thibodeaux digs a right hand underneath Short's ribcage. Short let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thibodeaux throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shorts head.
Short is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thibodeaux pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Short tries for a takedown but Thibodeaux manages to get underhooks.
Kaiden Thibodeaux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Short.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Thibodeaux lands a shot to the body.
Thibodeaux lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Short looks winded!
Thibodeaux lands a hook that snaps the head of Short backwards.
Short is working for takedown but Thibodeaux is calmly controlling the position for now.
Thibodeaux scores with a shot to the side of Short's head.
Thibodeaux scores with a shot to the side of Short's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands with a left to the head. #ROC#Short is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Thibodeaux scores with a nice short uppercut.
Short is still on wobbly legs! Can Thibodeaux finish him?
Thibodeaux unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Short! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Thibodeaux is unloading with more strikes now! Short drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaiden Thibodeaux!
After winning the bout, Kaiden Thibodeaux thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Highland 142
Date: Mar 06, 2022

#R1#
Mahoo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Short appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jerry Short seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahoo scores with a sloppy right hand. Short should have avoided that one. #TD2#
Mahoo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2#
Mahoo tries for a kimura but Short is defending well.
Mahoo trying to control the position but Short is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mahoo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Short has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mahoo throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T1#
Short is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mahoo off and has taken his back!
Mahoo is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Short off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Mahoo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Mahoo keeps trying to improve his position.
Short has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Short is working for a rear naked choke. Mahoo is not defending it well and Short has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Mahoo refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Mahoo's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jerry Short!

Event: Highland 136
Date: Feb 13, 2022

#R1##TD#
Short shoots in and gets a takedown into Fuhn's guard.
Short throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fuhn wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Short is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fuhn is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fuhn has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Fuhn trying to control but Short is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Fuhn has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Short to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Fuhn is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Short pulls down on the head and he's put Fuhn to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jerry Short!

Event: Highland 127
Date: Jan 09, 2022

#R1##CL#
Thibodeaux closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thibodeaux softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Short's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thibodeaux lands a shoulder strike.
Thibodeaux lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thibodeaux scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thibodeaux is leaning against Short and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thibodeaux lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thibodeaux lands a right hand.
Short jumps guard but Thibodeaux stands there with Short around his waist. Short gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Thibodeaux lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thibodeaux pushes Short back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux pushes Short back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#Short is rocked!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thibodeaux.
Short is still on wobbly legs! Can Thibodeaux finish him?
Nice body punch from Thibodeaux - that landed with a thud.
Short looks winded!
Thibodeaux lands a hook that snaps the head of Short backwards.
Thibodeaux pushes Short against the cage. Thibodeaux is working some dirty boxing. Thibodeaux pushes off with a quick right hook! Short goes down! Short tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Thibodeaux moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaiden Thibodeaux!
A victorious Kaiden Thibodeaux thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Highland 123
Date: Dec 26, 2021

#R1#
Durden misses with a combination #TD#
and Short counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Short 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.
Short content to stall in guard here.
Short landing with the ground and pound.
Durden has momentary wrist control but Short slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Short missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Durden not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Durden keeping moving, preventing Short from controlling successfully.
Durden is trying to keep Short in close. #T1#
Short wants to control from the top but Durden keeps moving.
Short won't allow Durden to sweep him here.
Durden has momentary wrist control but Short slips an elbow through the middle.
Durden trying to keep a closed guard but Short is proving a slippery customer.
Short scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Short postures up and lands a big shot to Durden's brow.
Short wants to control from the top but Durden keeps moving.
Short lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Short scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
Durden trying to keep a closed guard but Short is proving a slippery customer.
Short pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Durden is keeping the position for now.
Short is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Durden trying to control the position.
Short looking to sit in guard and control but Durden gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Short looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Short is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #ES#
Short uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Tyler Durden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Durden misses with a combination #TD#
and Short counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Short works his way into full mount!
Short has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Short has hold of Durden's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Durden manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #SUB#
Short looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Durden tries to hold on but Short pushes him away. #T4##SUB#
Short working for a submission but Durden is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Short looking to secure an arm triangle but Durden defends it well.
Durden is wriggling around trying to escape.
Durden is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Short swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Durden is now in Short's guard. A big mistake from Short there, giving up the dominant position!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Short working for a triangle but Durden defends it easily.
Short working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jerry Short dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Durden misses with a two punch combination. #TD#
Short looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Durden is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Short dives into side control. #REVB#
Short connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Durden some visible discomfort.
Short working away.#SUB#
Short tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Short has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Short is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Durden can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Short is trying to get an arm triangle but Durden is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durden tries to bench press Short off him but Short keeps the position. #T1##SUB#
Short is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Durden is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Short is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Durden knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Short lands an elbow.
Durden struggling a bit here.
Short trying to control the position but Durden is working away. #SUB#
Short tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Short has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Durden regains half guard.#T2##SUB#
Short is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Durden is just riding it out for now. Short eventually gives up the hold.
Durden taking some punishment here, with Short in his half guard.
Short content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Short is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Short is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Durden doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Short. #T3#
Durden is doing well to control the position and prevent Short from advancing to side control.
Durden is looking to control Short's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Durden avoid being mounted?
Durden tries to roll over but Short keeps him under control.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Short wants to take a breather but Durden is having none of it. #SUB2#
Durden looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Short landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Durden is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Short is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Durden trying to hold on to Short's head to control him but Short postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Short is trying to work for a kimura but Durden is defending well.
Durden taking some punishment here, with Short in his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jerry Short dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Durden gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Short distracts Durden with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Short drops back looking for a leg! Durden is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Durden manages to kick Short off! Short jumps back into Durden's guard.
Short passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Short lands a few punches from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Durden's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Durden is trying to get back to half guard.
Short 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.#T1#
Short works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Short is chipping away with strikes. #SUB#
Short is trying to get an arm triangle but Durden is defending well.
Short working the head and body with strikes.
Short works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#SUB#
Short is trying to get an arm triangle but Durden is defending well. #SUB#
Short tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Short looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
Short prevents Durden from escaping the position.#SUB#
Short thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Short trying to control the position but Durden is working away.
Short scoring with punches and elbows.
Short trying to control the position but Durden is working away. #T3#
Tyler Durden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Short is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Durden is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Short tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Short has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Short looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Durden can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Durden tries to buck Short off but Short is having none of it.
Durden keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Short tries for a kimura but Durden is defending well. #SUB#
Short looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Short is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Durden has escaped the position, nice work there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Durden tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Short wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jerry Short showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Short, 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:26
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerry Short!

Event: Highland 116
Date: Dec 05, 2021

#R1#
Colon punishes Short's body with a nice straight punch.
Colon shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Short eats them both and turns towards Colon to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Colon lunges at Short with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Short's hand.
Short shoots and misses
letting Colon counter with a right hand.
Colon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Short.
Short shoots in and drives through. Colon sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerry Short. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Short shoots in and gets a takedown into Colon's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Short loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Short drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Short jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Short is stalling in the full guard.
Colon keeping moving, preventing Short from controlling successfully. #T1#
Short throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Colon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Colon can do anything to dispel that myth.
Short wants to control from the top but Colon keeps moving.
Short stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Colon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Short 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.
Short passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Short wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Colon, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Short tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Short has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2##SUB#
Short is trying to get an arm triangle but Colon is defending well. #SUB#
Short is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Colon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sloppy strikes there by Short.
Short has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
You can see the frustration on Colon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3##SUB#
Short tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Short has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Short thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Colon can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Short thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Short postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T4##SUB#
Short tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Colon avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Short.
Short looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Colon is avoiding damage well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Short thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Colon is not content to let Short control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jerry Short dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Good shot there by Colon.
Colon cracks Short with a good jab.
Colon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Colon throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Short counters with a nice double leg into side control. Colon won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Short tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Short working away.
Short trying to control the action but Colon is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Short is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Colon has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jerry Short overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Short wants to lay and pray for a moment but Colon keeps working.
Short working the ground and pound.
The strikes coming from Short are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
An elbow from Short crashes against the mat. #SUB#
Short tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Short has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
Colon is trying to control Short's posture but Short avoids it. #SUB#
Short thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Short tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Short tries for a kimura but Colon is defending well.
Short trying to control the action but Colon is working from the bottom. #T3#
Short with the ground and pound but Colon regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Colon is holding on to half guard well.#SUB#
Short is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Colon sees it coming and defends easily.
Short drops an elbow to the side of Colon's head. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Colon tries to roll over but Short keeps him under control.
Short landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Short performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Short throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Colon wants to improve his position but Short is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Short is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Colon defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jerry Short dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Short takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Colon throws a one two combo. #CUT2#It looks like Jerry Short has been cut.
Short misses with a takedown
and Colon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Short goes for a double leg but Colon avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Colon continues to drive forward.
Colon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Short backwards.
Colon digs a right hand into Short's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Short's gas tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Short backwards.
Colon lands with a left to the head.
Colon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Colon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Short backwards.
Short has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Colon after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerry Short. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Colon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Colon lands a hook that snaps the head of Short backwards. #ROC2#Short is rocked!
A nice left hand lands by Colon.
Oh Short is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Colon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Colon lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Short to his knees! Colon keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DreBerto Colon!

Event: Highland 110
Date: Nov 21, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Sonnen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sonnen content to stall in guard here.
Sonnen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Sonnen is posturing up here but Short has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Sonnen tries to roll out but it's too tight and Sonnen has to tap! Slick submission there by Short!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jerry Short!

Event: Highland 105
Date: Nov 07, 2021

#R1#
Short has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Short drives through with a takedown into guard.
Einar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Short on the ground.
Short trying to control but Einar is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Einar keeping full guard, as Short tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Short drops back looking for a leg! Einar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Einar manages to kick Short off! Short jumps back into Einar's guard. #SUB2#
Short thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Einar on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Einar tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Short in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Einar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Short lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Short drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Short jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Short throwing strikes from guard but Einar blocks nicely.
Einar trying to control the position.
Einar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Einar keeping moving, preventing Short from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Short drops back looking for a leg! Einar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Einar manages to kick Short off! Short jumps back into Einar's guard.
Einar controlling Short's posture.
Einar tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Short thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3#
Short postures up in Einar's guard and throws a big left but Einar blocks it.
Einar keeping moving, preventing Short from controlling successfully.
Short passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Short wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Einar, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Short looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4##SUB2#
Short in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Einar is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jerry Short!
The defeated Aleksander Einar had this to say: 'That ref is corrupted AF! Defund the police!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 19, 2021

#R1#
Short takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT2#It looks like Jerry Short has been cut.
Milenoosen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD#
Short closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Short lands in his opponent's guard.
Short definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Short with a flurry of punches that miss.
Short postures up.
Short stands and throws Milenoosen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Short in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Milenoosen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Short. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1##SUB#
Short is working to tighten his grip on Milenoosen's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Milenoosen has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Short is really squeezing tight and eventually Milenoosen passes out! Short breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 15, 2021

#R1#
Dante shoots in but Short avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Short closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Short lands in his opponent's guard.
Dante has momentary wrist control but Short slips an elbow through the middle.
Short with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Short passes Dante's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Short lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dante is defending against the submission attempts here by Short.
Dante tries to kick Short off but Short keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Short is trying for a kimura here. Dante looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Short wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jerry Short!

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