Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DC 136: Pisswater v Brown
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Azarola.
Azarola is looking to slow McVicker down with leg kicks.
McVicker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've been told by Azarola's head coaches at House of 1000 Corpses that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Azarola is looking to clinch.
Azarola throws a nice inside leg kick.
McVicker blocks a leg kick.
And McVicker tries to counter it with a takedown but Azarola pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Azarola is looking to land body kicks.
McVicker misses with a low kick.
McVicker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McVicker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Azarola.
Azarola throws a low kick but it's checked well by McVicker.#TD2#
McVicker throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Azarola tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. McVicker is in Azarola's guard.

Azarola has his feet on McVicker's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Azarola takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McVicker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
Azarola misses the jab.
McVicker blocks a leg kick.
McVicker moves out of range of the leg kick from Azarola.
Azarola scores with a jab.#CL#
Azarola has taken the fight to the clinch.
Azarola scores with a shot to the side of McVicker's head.
Azarola lands a nice uppercut.
Azarola misses with the head strike.
Azarola misses with the head strike.
Azarola scores with a shot to the side of McVicker's head.
McVicker drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Azarola gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Azarola has a couple of punches blocked by McVicker. #T2##TD2#
McVicker turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and McVicker manages to end up in side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McVicker tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Azarola is not content to let McVicker control the position.
McVicker working the ground and pound but Azarola is defending the strikes.
McVicker advances nicely into full mount.
Azarola avoids a series of strikes thrown by McVicker.
Azarola tries to reverse the position but McVicker maintains control.
McVicker throws some wild stikes that Azarola manages to avoid easily.
McVicker trying to control but Azarola is having none of it. #SUB2#
McVicker is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Azarola can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #T3#
Azarola in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Azarola is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Poor strikes thrown by McVicker there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
McVicker prevents Azarola from getting the reversal.
Azarola regains half guard.
McVicker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Azarola keeps working. #T4##SUB2#
McVicker in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Azarola tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from McVicker!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Prince McVicker!
After winning the bout, Prince McVicker thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DC 131:Pisswater v Azarola
Date: Feb 11, 2024

#R1#
McVicker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hernandez.
McVicker swats away the attempt to clinch by Hernandez.
Hernandez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McVicker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
McVicker changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hernandez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Hernandez bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Arturo Hernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hernandez throws a body shot but no joy.
Hernandez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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!
Hernandez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McVicker is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McVicker misses with a looping right.
McVicker takes one on the button.
Hernandez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hernandez slips a jab from McVicker.
Hernandez looks to score with a jab to the body but McVicker is just out of range.
McVicker avoids the body shot from Hernandez.
McVicker feinted with a counter takedown.
McVicker misses the shot to the body. #T1#
McVicker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hernandez was well out of range. Poor timing from McVicker.
Hernandez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McVicker checks it well.
A quick step to the side and McVicker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hernandez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McVicker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McVicker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hernandez.
Hernandez has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hernandez misses with a hook. McVicker ducked under it nicely.
McVicker swings widly with a right hand
and Hernandez counters with a straight right hand.
Hernandez misses with a body shot #TD#
and McVicker counters with a shoot takedown. Hernandez fights it but they end up in guard.
McVicker won't allow Hernandez to get back to his feet.
Hernandez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McVicker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hernandez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hernandez looking to control.
McVicker trying to control the position from guard on top but Hernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hernandez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McVicker is controlling him.
McVicker lands a couple of digs.#T2#
McVicker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hernandez is trying to control the position but McVicker postures up.
McVicker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hernandez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McVicker trying to control the position from guard on top but Hernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hernandez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
McVicker landing with the ground and pound.
Hernandez is looking to stand up but McVicker isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McVicker throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
McVicker trying to control but Hernandez is working from the bottom.
McVicker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hernandez is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hernandez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #TD#
McVicker closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hernandez is positioning himself well to prevent McVicker advancing to mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hernandez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McVicker.
McVicker not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hernandez wants to get back to his feet.
McVicker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hernandez trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but McVicker manages to pass to mount! #T4#
McVicker trying to control but Hernandez is having none of it.
Hernandez wants to try and get back to his feet.
Hernandez is squirming around, avoiding McVicker's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
McVicker goes for an armbar but Hernandez turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hernandez.
Hernandez landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Hernandez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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 Prince McVicker will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hernandez shoots for a double leg takedown but McVicker sprawls well. He's pushed Hernandez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hernandez wants to clinch.
Arturo Hernandez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McVicker walks into a jab.
Hernandez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McVicker throws a body punch but Hernandez moves out of range.
McVicker lands a nice looking body shot.
Hernandez shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
McVicker closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hernandez to the mat! Hernandez manages to get full guard.
McVicker wants to control from the top but Hernandez keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVicker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McVicker advances to half guard.
Hernandez is trying to stand up here but McVicker is controlling him well. #T1#
McVicker 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.
Prince McVicker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hernandez keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hernandez tries to kick McVicker off in order to stand up. McVicker Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
McVicker wants to control but Hernandez is keeping him busy. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hernandez is looking to regain half guard here but McVicker keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
McVicker wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hernandez, who protects the arm well.
McVicker working the ground and pound but Hernandez is defending the strikes.
Hernandez tries to escape but McVicker is in control. #SUB#
McVicker tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
McVicker lands a few punches from side control.#T3#
McVicker creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
McVicker has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Hernandez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hernandez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McVicker prevents Hernandez from getting back to his feet.
Hernandez keeping full guard, as McVicker tries to pass. #T4#
McVicker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McVicker postures up.
McVicker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hernandez keeping full guard, as McVicker tries to pass.
McVicker is fighting to break Hernandez's control of his arms but Hernandez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Hernandez has his foot on McVicker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McVicker works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McVicker looking to pass the guard.
Hernandez wants to sweep here but McVicker controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Prince McVicker dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hernandez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Prince McVicker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McVicker walks into a jab.
McVicker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hernandez just misses with a punch to the body.
McVicker throws a jab when Hernandez was well out of range.#TD#
McVicker shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than McVicker was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hernandez tries to escape but McVicker is in control.
Hernandez wants to get back to his feet but McVicker is dominant here and he's now got Hernandez's back!
McVicker controlling from the back.
Hernandez trying to get back to his feet but McVicker is in full control for now.
McVicker controlling the position well here. Hernandez rolled but McVicker kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position. #T1#
Hernandez wants to get back to his feet.
McVicker has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Hernandez's body.
You can see the frustration on Hernandez's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Good control from McVicker.
McVicker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hernandez can do to turn this around?#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McVicker misses with an elbow to the head.
Hernandez is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get McVicker off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
McVicker is riding his opponent, not letting Hernandez buck him off.
Arturo Hernandez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Hernandez rolls, trying to escape but McVicker keeps control of the position.
McVicker keeps control of the position easily here as Hernandez tries to buck him off. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Will McVicker go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
McVicker is not going to allow Hernandez to sit and survive in this position.
Good control from McVicker.
Hernandez tries to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McVicker really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Hernandez.
Hernandez is trying to get back to his feet but McVicker has full control of the position and if anything, Hernandez has just worked his way into a worse spot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Prince McVicker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McVicker, 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: DC 124: Sitsongrit v Ellacuria
Date: Jan 21, 2024

#R1#
Pisswater takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pisswater lands with a good body shot.
Pisswater connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've been hearing reports that Pisswater has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
McVicker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pisswater makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pisswater wants to clinch up but McVicker keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McVicker! But no joy.#CL#
Pisswater moves into the clinch successfully. #TD2#
McVicker turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and McVicker manages to end up in side control.
Pisswater can't do much from the bottom here.
McVicker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pisswater tries to buck McVicker off but McVicker is having none of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pisswater is not content to let McVicker control the position.
Pisswater is trying to get back to half guard.
Pisswater is working hard here to advance position.
McVicker with the ground and pound but Pisswater regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pisswater manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1#
McVicker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McVicker passes into half guard.
Pisswater trying to control from the bottom.
McVicker is nestled in close to Pisswater, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McVicker wants to take a breather but Pisswater is having none of it.
Pisswater is trying to get back to full guard.
McVicker trying to control from half guard but Pisswater is working away.
Pisswater is trying to get back to full guard.
McVicker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
McVicker is trying to control the action in half guard but Pisswater is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pisswater gets full guard.#SUB#
Pisswater has his foot on McVicker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McVicker works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Pisswater escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McVicker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McVicker works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pisswater is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McVicker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McVicker is trying to control. Pisswater wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McVicker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pisswater won't allow McVicker to pass to mount.
Pisswater trying to hold on to McVicker's head to control him but McVicker postures up. #T3##SUB2#
McVicker is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pisswater is just riding it out for now. McVicker eventually gives up the hold.
Pisswater blocking the ground and pound attempt from McVicker.
Pisswater wants to get back to full guard.
McVicker prevents Pisswater from standing back up.
Pisswater wants to control but McVicker is keeping busy.
McVicker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pisswater defending well though.
Pisswater gets back to full guard.
McVicker lands a couple of digs.#T4#
Pisswater bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McVicker's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
McVicker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pisswater can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McVicker can't keep his opponent in guard - Pisswater advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McVicker moves into full guard.
Pisswater cracks McVicker with a solid left hand.
Pisswater stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McVicker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pisswater scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
McVicker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pisswater trying to control but McVicker is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Prince McVicker will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Pisswater fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McVicker avoids it really well and circles away.
Pisswater takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McVicker defending well as Pisswater loads up on a big left hand.
Pisswater gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Decent striking displayed by Pisswater there.
Pisswater tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McVicker was well out of range. Poor timing from Pisswater.
McVicker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pisswater sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVicker lands the left hand.
Pisswater throws a right and a left that McVicker avoids nicely.
McVicker throws a leg kick but Pisswater checks it.
Pisswater wants to clinch#TD2#
and McVicker counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
McVicker 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. #T1#
Pisswater wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Pisswater looking for submissions off his back.
Pisswater trying to hold on to McVicker's head to control him but McVicker postures up.
McVicker wants to free his trapped foot but Pisswater is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pisswater is pressing down on McVicker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pisswater working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McVicker.
McVicker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McVicker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pisswater manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McVicker manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
McVicker is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
McVicker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Prince McVicker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pisswater with a nice head shot there.
Pisswater wants to control from the top but McVicker keeps moving.
Pisswater lands a couple of digs.
Pisswater tries to free his leg and advance position but McVicker is retaining full guard.
Pisswater postures up.
Pisswater is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Pisswater connects with a couple of short punches.
McVicker is looking to sweep but instead, Pisswater has passed into half guard.
McVicker is trying to get back to full guard.
Pisswater is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Pisswater is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McVicker has managed to free his arm - good work.
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. Pisswater connects with a nice short shot to McVicker's temple.
Pisswater is thwarting McVicker's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Pisswater has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can McVicker defend it? Pisswater steps over the head and cranks it - McVicker is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Pisswater!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Natalia Pisswater!
Natalia Pisswater retains his bantamweight title!
Natalia Pisswater seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DC 119 NYE
Date: Dec 31, 2023

#R1#
Hoshino attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McVicker was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hoshino fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McVicker scores with a decent looking hook.
Hoshino tries to land a leg kick but McVicker saw it coming and moves away.
Hoshino checks a low kick from McVicker.
McVicker thuds his shin into the meat of Hoshino's side.
A head kick by Hoshino misses
and McVicker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hoshino throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoshino fails in his attempt to clinch.
McVicker works Hoshino's body with a nice hook.
Hoshino throws a sloppy head kick and McVicker moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from McVicker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Hoshino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McVicker.
McVicker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hoshino connects with an inside leg kick.
McVicker moves out of range of the body kick from Hoshino.
McVicker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoshino swings for the body but McVicker moves out of range.
McVicker is looking for the big counter here.
Hoshino waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McVicker.
McVicker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hoshino misses the shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for McVicker.
McVicker dives in and grabs Hoshino's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hoshino pushes down on McVicker's head and hops out.
An attempted straight right counter from Hoshino misses the target.
McVicker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hoshino.#T2#
Hoshino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McVicker feints the counter takedown.
McVicker just misses with a punch to the body.
McVicker misses with an uppercut.
Hoshino moves away from the strike by McVicker.
Hoshino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McVicker tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hoshino throws a sloppy head kick and McVicker moves out of range easily.
McVicker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hoshino throws out the jab.
McVicker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hoshino but Hoshino pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McVicker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hoshino is looking to clinch. #T3#
Hoshino misses with a lunging right hand
enabling McVicker to counter with a crisp jab.
Hoshino takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Yuuji Hoshino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hoshino ducks under a wild hook from McVicker.
McVicker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoshino was well out of range. Poor timing from McVicker.
McVicker tries a low kick but Hoshino avoids it.
Hoshino moves in looking to clinch but McVicker pushes him off.#TD2#
McVicker closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hoshino did well to prevent McVicker getting side control.
McVicker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hoshino's head.
McVicker is keen to just control but Hoshino is a slippery customer.
McVicker lands strikes from half guard.#T4#
Hoshino is not content to let McVicker control the position.
McVicker might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hoshino haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
McVicker is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hoshino tries to kick McVicker off but McVicker keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
McVicker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McVicker passes to full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Prince McVicker dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Hoshino avoids the body shot from McVicker.
Hoshino tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McVicker manages to circle out of the way.
Hoshino blocks a low kick nicely.
Hoshino checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hoshino tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McVicker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Hoshino.
Hoshino throws a head kick but McVicker moves out of range.
McVicker flicks out a counter leg kick but Hoshino steps away.
McVicker fails with the takedown#CL#
and Hoshino moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVicker prevents a body shot from Hoshino.
Hoshino misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hoshino. #T1#
Hoshino lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hoshino misses with a punch on the inside.
Hoshino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hoshino can't find room to land a body shot as McVicker controls the action.
McVicker is trying to break the clinch but Hoshino is controlling him.
Hoshino gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McVicker tries to score a body lock takedown but Hoshino shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McVicker prevents a body shot from Hoshino.
Hoshino misses with a punch to the body.
Hoshino misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hoshino.
Hoshino swings wildly with an uppercut but McVicker uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Hoshino misses with a punch on the inside.
Hoshino throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hoshino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McVicker's elbow.
Hoshino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hoshino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hoshino creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McVicker's defenses.
Hoshino pushes McVicker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hoshino misses with a punch on the inside.
McVicker can't get the takedown.
Yuuji Hoshino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prince McVicker.
Hoshino lands a nice uppercut.
I was talking to Hoshino's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T3#
Hoshino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hoshino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McVicker wants a takedown but no success here.
McVicker goes for a takedown attempt but Hoshino pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McVicker is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hoshino.
Hoshino tries to clinch
letting McVicker counter with a right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hoshino.
McVicker misses with a low kick.
Hoshino doesn't manage to clinch there - McVicker circles away.
McVicker was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T4#
Hoshino misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hoshino tries to work over McVicker's front leg with a kick but McVicker checks it.
McVicker lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hoshino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Hoshino.
Hoshino motions for McVicker to come forward. Hoshino throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McVicker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McVicker digs a good hook to Hoshino's body.
Hoshino connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hoshino looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McVicker drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hoshino defends it well.
McVicker misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yuuji Hoshino dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
McVicker throws out a loose jab but Hoshino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoshino moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The fighters circling - Hoshino throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McVicker misses with a two punch combination.
McVicker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hoshino's waist but Hoshino gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McVicker off to one side.
A quick step to the side and Hoshino tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McVicker misses with a double jab.
Hoshino throwing a counter right hand but McVicker manages to avoid it.
Prince McVicker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hoshino scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McVicker doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoshino fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL#
Hoshino forces McVicker back against the cage and clinches.
McVicker goes for a takedown attempt but Hoshino pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hoshino throws a leg kick that misses. #T1#
McVicker throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Hoshino to counter with a crisp jab.
McVicker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hoshino looks for the body kick but McVicker saw that one coming.
McVicker ducks under a wild hook from Hoshino.
Hoshino lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McVicker misses with an uppercut. Hoshino saw that one coming.
McVicker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hoshino circles away quickly and effectively.
Hoshino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McVicker.
McVicker throws a chopping leg kick but Hoshino manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hoshino throwing a counter right hand but McVicker manages to avoid it.#T2#
McVicker misses with a body shot.
Yuuji Hoshino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoshino throws a wild body kick that McVicker sees coming a mile off.
Hoshino slips a jab and a cross from McVicker.
Hoshino ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hoshino closes the distance but McVicker moves to the side
and McVicker makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McVicker digs a good body shot into Hoshino's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoshino fakes the leg kick and cracks McVicker in the body.
Hoshino misses with a wild body shot.
McVicker cracks Hoshino with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T3#
McVicker moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hoshino takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hoshino scores with a shot to the body.
Hoshino looks to score with a jab to the body but McVicker is just out of range.
McVicker works Hoshino's body with a nice hook.
McVicker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McVicker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hoshino throws out the jab.
McVicker throws a counter combo.
McVicker looks to land a combination but Hoshino avoids it well.
Hoshino walks into a straight right hand from McVicker.
Hoshino connects with a leg kick. #T4#
McVicker misses the shot to the body.
Hoshino takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McVicker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McVicker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hoshino counters with a stiff right hand.
McVicker misses with an uppercut. Hoshino saw that one coming.
McVicker throws a body punch but Hoshino moves out of range.
Hoshino lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hoshino.
Hoshino scores with a jab to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Prince McVicker.
I think McVicker has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

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

Event: DC 111: Farman v Dux
Date: Dec 03, 2023

#R1#
Reepo tries to clinch there but McVicker circles away.
Reepo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reepo closes the distance but McVicker moves to the side
and McVicker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice uppercut there from McVicker.
McVicker steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Reepo. That one must have hurt.
McVicker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Reepo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McVicker.
Reepo misses with a wild body shot.
McVicker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reepo.#TD#
McVicker drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
McVicker looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Reepo is avoiding damage well.
McVicker working away.
Sloppy strikes there by McVicker.#T1#
McVicker working away.
Reepo is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Reepo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Reepo taking a bit of punishment here - McVicker scoring with strikes.
Reepo wants to control but McVicker postures up.
McVicker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reepo keeps working.
Reepo is looking to regain half guard here but McVicker keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McVicker slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Reepo.
McVicker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Reepo wants to control but McVicker is having none of it.
McVicker looking to control but Reepo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McVicker lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Reepo tries to reverse the position but McVicker maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McVicker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Reepo is looking to escape. #T3#
McVicker is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Reepo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Reepo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Reepo has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of McVicker's lack of action.
McVicker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Reepo 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.#SUB2#
Reepo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McVicker pulls his head out easily.
McVicker works his foot free and advances to mount.
McVicker can't control as he wanted to and Reepo manages to get the fight back to his half guard. #T4#
Reepo tries to get to full guard but McVicker has control of the leg.
Nice strikes from McVicker there.
McVicker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Reepo actively working from the bottom here.
McVicker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McVicker prevents Reepo from improving his position.
McVicker controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Prince McVicker 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#
McVicker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reepo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reepo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McVicker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McVicker is looking to counter punch.
Nice jab there from Reepo.
McVicker throws a hook but Reepo avoids it easily.
Reepo throws out a counter right but McVicker avoids it with no problem.
The fighters circling - Reepo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reepo tries to clinch but McVicker is having none of it.
Jay Reepo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McVicker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reepo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reepo misses with a hook
and Reepo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reepo tried to score with a low kick but McVicker checks it.
McVicker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reepo throws a big shot that misses.
Reepo defending well as McVicker loads up on a big left hand.
Reepo fails in his attempt to clinch.
McVicker tries to move into range but Reepo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Reepo misses the jab.
McVicker fires out a quick counter leg kick but Reepo just manages to avoid it.#T1#
Reepo tried to score with a low kick but McVicker checks it.
Reepo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Reepo misses with a low kick.
Reepo with a nice calf kick.
Reepo looks to land a left hand but McVicker moved out of range nicely.
Reepo throws a jab but it's blocked by McVicker.
Reepo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A punch lands to the side of McVicker 's head but he takes it in his stride.#TD#
McVicker shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Reepo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
McVicker slips nicely into half guard.
McVicker wants to control but Reepo is keeping him busy. #SUB#
McVicker is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Reepo has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Reepo is refusing to be controlled, as McVicker sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Reepo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McVicker pulls his head out easily.
Reepo throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
McVicker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reepo can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Reepo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McVicker trying to mount his opponent but Reepo defends it. #T3#
McVicker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Reepo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Reepo misses with some strikes from the bottom.
McVicker wants to take a breather but Reepo is having none of it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
McVicker lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McVicker is looking to advance position but Reepo won't allow it.
Reepo wants to get back to full guard.
McVicker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McVicker trying to control the pace. #T4##SUB2#
Reepo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McVicker pulls his head out easily.
McVicker working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
McVicker wants to control but Reepo is keeping him busy.
Reepo tries to get to full guard but McVicker has control of the leg.
Reepo is in trouble now - McVicker has advanced to mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McVicker lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
McVicker blocks Reepo's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Prince McVicker dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
McVicker throws a series of punches but Reepo avoids them all with ease.
Prince McVicker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Reepo doesn't manage to clinch there - McVicker circles away.
Reepo throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling McVicker to counter with a crisp jab.
McVicker checks the leg kick nicely there.
Reepo blocks a jab.
That kick from Reepo tenderised McVicker's leg. McVicker is trying to keep his angry face on.
McVicker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reepo tries to clinch but McVicker moves out of range.
Reepo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Reepo defending well as McVicker loads up on a big left hand.
Reepo throws a head kick that half lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVicker just misses with a punch to the body.
McVicker misses with an attempted mid kick.
Reepo lands with a good body shot.
Reepo looks to throw the jab but McVicker is out of range. #T1#
Reepo takes a swing at McVicker's ribcage but misses.
Reepo throws a chopping leg kick but McVicker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McVicker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reepo.
Reepo wants to counter the offense by McVicker and move into the clinch position.
Reepo connects with a leg kick.
Reepo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McVicker.
McVicker changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Reepo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by McVicker.
McVicker looks to land a right hand but Reepo moved out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for McVicker.#TD#
McVicker shoots in and bounces Reepo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
McVicker forces his way into half guard.
McVicker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
McVicker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reepo keeps working.
Prince McVicker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McVicker is looking to stall here but Reepo recovers full guard.
McVicker is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Reepo throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Reepo is trying to control the position but McVicker postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Reepo connects with a leg kick.
McVicker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Reepo sprawls well. Reepo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McVicker gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Reepo tries to move into range but McVicker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McVicker goes for a double leg but Reepo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Reepo continues to drive forward.
Reepo is trying to push McVicker away but McVicker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Reepo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Reepo misses with some punches.
Reepo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McVicker takes a shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reepo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reepo tries to pull guard but McVicker holds him up against the cage and eventually Reepo drops back down to his feet.
Jay Reepo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reepo tries a body shot but McVicker blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jay Reepo.
I think McVicker has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Prince McVicker!
An out of breath Prince McVicker thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DC 102: Farman v McVicker
Date: Oct 29, 2023

#R1#
Farman checks the leg kick nicely there.
McVicker digs a good body shot into Farman's ribs.#TD2#
McVicker bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Farman is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
McVicker is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Farman has escaped the position, nice work there.
Farman managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by McVicker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVicker throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB2#
McVicker goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Farman has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for McVicker but great work by Farman.
McVicker is looking to regain half guard here but Farman keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
McVicker sneaks back into half guard.
McVicker wants to get back to full guard.
Farman slows the pace down in half guard.
McVicker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McVicker wants to control but Farman is keeping busy.
McVicker is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Farman jumps into side control!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McVicker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McVicker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McVicker is still trying to improve position.
McVicker tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Farman presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
McVicker gets back to half guard.#T3#
McVicker tries to roll over but Farman keeps him under control.
McVicker is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
McVicker wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McVicker keeps trying to improve his position.
McVicker trying to control here.
McVicker is looking for a sweep. Farman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#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.
McVicker gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
McVicker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Farman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Farman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McVicker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Farman's guard. #REVB#
McVicker throwing strikes but missing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McVicker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McVicker trying to control but Farman is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Prince McVicker dominated that round.
That's time! Farman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
McVicker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Farman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Farman tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Farman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McVicker connects with a body shot.
McVicker loads up on a big right hand but Farman slips the punch.
McVicker connects with the punch.
Farman throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and McVicker counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McVicker.
McVicker passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Farman is looking to regain half guard here but McVicker keeps moving and retains side control.
Farman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McVicker on the ground.
McVicker fails to land a wild elbow strike. #T1#
McVicker trying to control the position but Farman is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McVicker throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
McVicker tries to score with some ground and pound. Farman controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
McVicker throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
McVicker grinds an elbow into Farman's temple.
Farman tries to bench press McVicker off him but McVicker keeps the position.
McVicker is looking to take a break and control but Farman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
McVicker controlling the position.
Farman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McVicker scoring with punches from side control.
McVicker is looking to take a break and control but Farman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
McVicker looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
McVicker in side control, throwing shots but Farman defends.
McVicker tries to advance to mount but Farman denies him.
Farman is not content to let McVicker control the position.
McVicker has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Farman!#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McVicker throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
McVicker sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
McVicker landing shots from mount.
Poor strikes thrown by McVicker there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
McVicker throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Farman is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
McVicker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McVicker 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.
McVicker throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McVicker throws some wild stikes that Farman manages to avoid easily.
McVicker controlling from mount.
McVicker with a couple of short strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Prince McVicker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Farman throws a body punch but McVicker moves out of range.
Farman scores with a body shot. #CL#
Farman forces McVicker back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
McVicker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McVicker takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McVicker keeps the fight on the outside.
McVicker tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McVicker lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farman scores with a head kick. McVicker tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Farman scores with a jab to the head.
McVicker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T1#
Farman thows a leg kick but McVicker checks it
and McVicker counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice shot lands for Farman.
McVicker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Farman doesn't seem bothered though.
McVicker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Farman counters with a stiff right hand.
McVicker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've been told by Farman's head coaches at Bushido Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Farman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McVicker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Farman fails to land with a series of punches.
McVicker connects with a crisp jab.
Nice takedown defense from Farman. No joy for McVicker on that attempt. #T2#
McVicker throws the left hand but Farman avoids the punch easily.
McVicker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Farman misses with a low kick.
Farman lands with an overhand left.
McVicker misses with an uppercut.
McVicker walks forward, straight into a front kick from Farman.
Farman misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and McVicker counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Farman!
McVicker is looking to take a break and control but Farman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
McVicker throws an elbow but Farman slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB2#
McVicker is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Farman has escaped the position, nice work there.
Farman is trying to control McVicker's posture but McVicker avoids it.
Farman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McVicker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Farman keeps working. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Farman prevents McVicker from improving position.
Farman is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
McVicker tries for a kimura but Farman is defending well.
McVicker has knee on belly momentarily but Farman bucks him off and regains half guard.
Farman won't allow McVicker to pass to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zafir Farman clearly takes that round.
That's time! Farman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Farman stuffs the takedown.
McVicker scores with a hook to the body. Farman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McVicker staying out of range there.
McVicker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Farman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Farman throws a head kick but McVicker moves out of range.
McVicker scores with a hook to the body. Farman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farman throws a body shot but no joy.
Farman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McVicker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Farman.
Zafir Farman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McVicker scores with a nice head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from McVicker. Farman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Farman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McVicker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Farman.
McVicker swings for the body but Farman moves out of range.
McVicker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Farman misses with a wild body shot.
Farman lands a head shot.
McVicker dips to his left and cracks Farman with an uppercut!#T2#
McVicker avoids the body shot from Farman.
Farman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Farman misses with a looping right.
McVicker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Farman with a body shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A punch lands to the side of McVicker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McVicker connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McVicker blocks a jab.
A big left from Farman misses.
A little jabbing left from McVicker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Farman misses with a wild body shot.
McVicker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McVicker scores with a nice head shot.#T3#
McVicker scores with a jab to the head.
Farman misses the jab.
Farman lands a jab to the nose.
McVicker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McVicker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McVicker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Farman can pounce on him.
McVicker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Farman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McVicker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4#
Farman throws a head kick but McVicker moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McVicker! But no joy.
McVicker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Farman counters with a straight right hand.
Farman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Farman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McVicker momentarily.
McVicker takes a jab right on the kisser.
Farman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Farman throws a head kick but McVicker moves out of range.
McVicker slips under a jab from Farman.
Despite the aggression on McVicker's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zafir Farman had his way with Prince McVicker in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Farman takes a swing at McVicker's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like McVicker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McVicker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Farman connects with a nice looking jab.
A jab from Farman does it's job there.
Nice straight punches there by Farman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Farman.
Farman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McVicker momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farman misses with a straight left.
McVicker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Farman slips under a jab from McVicker.#T1#
Farman throws a jab when McVicker was well out of range.
It seemed like McVicker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Farman loads up on a big right hand but McVicker slips the punch.
McVicker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McVicker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McVicker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Farman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McVicker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Farman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Farman misses with a wild body shot.
Farman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McVicker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McVicker throws a nice looking combination but Farman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
McVicker moves into range and connects with a jab.
McVicker misses with a straight right.
McVicker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McVicker misses with an uppercut
and Farman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McVicker connects with a body shot that sends Farman's belly button to the back.
A shot to the body from McVicker misses
and Farman counters with a body kick that stops McVicker in his tracks momentarily.
McVicker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Farman.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Farman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
McVicker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Farman staying out of range there.
Farman throws a leg kick but McVicker checks it.
McVicker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Farman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McVicker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Farman.
Farman misses with a left hand
and McVicker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McVicker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Farman cracks McVicker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T4#
Donk. McVicker catches Farman right on the button with a cross.
McVicker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zafir Farman is winning the standup battle so far.
McVicker just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from McVicker.
Farman looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Farman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Farman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McVicker.
McVicker checks a low kick from Farman.
A swing and a miss from McVicker.

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 Zafir Farman.
I think Farman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 48:47
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 48:47
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zafir Farman!
Zafir Farman retains his bantamweight title!
Zafir Farman thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DC 96: Davis v Farman
Date: Oct 08, 2023

#R1#
Pisswater shoots for a takedown but McVicker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A little jabbing left from McVicker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McVicker misses with a wild body shot.
Pisswater shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McVicker sprawls well. McVicker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pisswater gets slowly back to his feet.
Pisswater punishes McVicker's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVicker jabs Pisswater right on the nose. Pisswater blinks but takes it well.
Pisswater throws a hook to the side of McVicker's head but McVicker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pisswater looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McVicker is fending him off so far but Pisswater persists. Nope, McVicker circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Natalia Pisswater. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Pisswater misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McVicker.
McVicker thumps Pisswater with a low kick.
Pisswater throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD2#
Pisswater tries to sprawl but McVicker drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Pisswater wants to improve his position but McVicker is controlling well.
Pisswater wants to control but McVicker is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Pisswater looking for submissions off his back.
McVicker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pisswater trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Pisswater is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pisswater is working hard here to advance position.
McVicker thows a huge punch but Pisswater dodges it nicely.
Pisswater is looking to improve his position.
McVicker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pisswater defending well though.
McVicker is trying to control. Pisswater wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McVicker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pisswater moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
McVicker with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Pisswater throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pisswater is trying to keep McVicker in close.
McVicker content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pisswater can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McVicker controls the pace.
McVicker trying to control the position from guard on top but Pisswater is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McVicker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McVicker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pisswater is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
McVicker is working Pisswater over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pisswater seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
McVicker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McVicker looking to sit in guard and control but Pisswater gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
McVicker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pisswater stopping the sweep attempt from McVicker.
McVicker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pisswater keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McVicker's head.#SUB2#
McVicker working for a triangle but Pisswater defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pisswater sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McVicker's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Prince McVicker dominated that round.
That's time! Pisswater's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
McVicker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pisswater.
McVicker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McVicker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McVicker scores with a one two! Pisswater had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McVicker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pisswater waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McVicker.
McVicker let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Pisswater misses with a shot to the body
and McVicker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McVicker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pisswater throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pisswater shoots in looking for a takedown but McVicker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pisswater's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McVicker dodges the punch combination from Pisswater.
McVicker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Pisswater slips under a jab.
Pisswater swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McVicker counters with a stiff right hand.
Pisswater cracks a nice hook into McVicker's ribs.
Pisswater looks to throw a body kick
and McVicker counters with a one-two to the body.
Pisswater looks to land a left hand but McVicker moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - McVicker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McVicker misses with a series of wild punches.
McVicker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T2#
McVicker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pisswater.
McVicker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Pisswater. That snapped McVicker's head back.
Pisswater takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McVicker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pisswater stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pisswater lands a really nice looking cross but McVicker seems unphased.
McVicker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McVicker moves forwards but Pisswater connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Prince McVicker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McVicker looks to land a left hand but Pisswater moved out of range nicely.
McVicker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T3#
Pisswater darts in looking for a takedown but McVicker gets double underhooks and turns Pisswater into the cage.
McVicker wants a takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pisswater.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pisswater.
Pisswater throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pisswater. #BC2#
McVicker manages to break the clinch.
McVicker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pisswater checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A quick step to the side and Pisswater tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pisswater connects with a right hand. McVicker shakes it off.
Pisswater walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pisswater shoots in but McVicker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Natalia Pisswater. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Nice shot lands for McVicker.
Nice shot by McVicker.
McVicker shoots in but no luck this time.
Pisswater misses with a wild body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pisswater throws a lazy uppercut
and McVicker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pisswater stuffs the takedown attempt from McVicker. McVicker gets slowly back to his feet.
Pisswater throws the left hand but McVicker avoids the punch easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Prince McVicker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
McVicker feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pisswaters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McVicker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pisswater slips a jab from McVicker.
Pisswater throws a body punch but McVicker moves out of range.
A nice side step and McVicker releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pisswater steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McVicker.
McVicker throws a leg kick
and Pisswater counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McVicker misses with a low kick as Pisswater jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVicker throws a right hand that misses
and Pisswater counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McVicker misses with an uppercut.
McVicker walks into a jab.#T1#
McVicker looks to throw the jab but Pisswater is out of range.
McVicker throws a jab but it's blocked by Pisswater.
It looked like Pisswater wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pisswater tries to score a power double leg takedown but McVicker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pisswater somewhat.
McVicker appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pisswater with a lazy takedown attempt
and McVicker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McVicker throws a low kick but Pisswater moves out of range easily.
Pisswater throws a body shot but no joy.
McVicker feints the counter takedown.
Pisswater defending well as McVicker loads up on a big left hand.
Pisswater swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
McVicker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McVicker misses with a leg kick
and Pisswater counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from McVicker does it's job there.
Decent striking displayed by McVicker there.
Pisswater fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Natalia Pisswater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pisswater looks to score with a jab to the body but McVicker is just out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. McVicker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pisswater takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from McVicker finds it's way through Pisswater's defenses.
Natalia Pisswater has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
McVicker throws an overhand right that lands on Pisswater's shoulder, as Pisswater tries to avoid the shot.
Pisswater is looking to counter punch.
Pisswater throws a head kick but McVicker moves out of range.
Pisswater blocks a leg kick.
Pisswater was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McVicker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pisswater counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pisswater showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McVicker.
It looked like Pisswater wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Pisswater misses.
Pisswater moves away from the strike by McVicker. #T4#
McVicker pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pisswater back to the cage. McVicker follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
McVicker connects with a single shot there.
A jab from McVicker misses.
McVicker moves away from the strike by Pisswater.
Pisswater ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McVicker throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McVicker misses with a low kick.
Pisswater moves in looking to clinch but McVicker pushes him off.
Prince McVicker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McVicker looks to land a combination. Pisswater sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

And that's the end of the fight!
Prince McVicker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McVicker winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: DC:90:Dux v McVicker
Date: Sep 17, 2023

#R1##CL2#
McVicker pushes Dux up against the cage in a clinch.
Dux fails to pull guard.
Dux is trying to pull guard but McVicker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dux tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dux jumps guard but McVicker turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A right hook to the body lands for McVicker.
Dux jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McVicker walks away with a smile on his face. Dux gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dux shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McVicker as he jumps to the side.
Dux looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McVicker tries to land a front kick but Dux steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dux has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dux there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL2#
McVicker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Dux drags the fight down to the ground.
Dux pulls McVicker in to control the position.
McVicker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dux keeping moving, preventing McVicker from controlling successfully.
McVicker throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Dux trying to control the position here.
Dux not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McVicker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McVicker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dux is keeping the position for now.
Dux will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dux controls McVicker momentarily but McVicker frees himself.
Dux keeping moving, preventing McVicker from controlling successfully.
McVicker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dux wants to sweep but no luck.
Dux manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McVicker manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T2#
Dux postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dux slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dux wants to control from the top but McVicker keeps moving.
Dux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McVicker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dux really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McVicker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McVicker is pulling down on Dux's head. It's preventing any offense from Dux, at least for the moment.
Dux is in close to McVicker's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
McVicker is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
McVicker keeping moving, preventing Dux from controlling successfully.
McVicker looking to control. #SUB2#
McVicker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dux gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McVicker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dux lands a couple of elbows.
McVicker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dux.
McVicker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Dux trying to control here. #T4#
Dux is trying to get back to full guard.
McVicker is pressing down on Dux's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dux is holding on for now.
Dux is not content to let McVicker control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McVicker is thwarting Dux's attempts to control the position.
McVicker tries to pass to full mount but Dux defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McVicker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dux defending well though.
Dux keeping hold of McVicker's head, controlling as best he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Prince McVicker 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#
McVicker slaps away a takedown attempt from Dux, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dux looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A little jabbing left from McVicker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McVicker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dux appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McVicker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Dux scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Prince McVicker has got the better of the ground game so far.
McVicker gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dux lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McVicker is not content to let Dux control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVicker wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
McVicker trying to control here.
McVicker wants to get back to his feet.
McVicker is refusing to be controlled, as Dux sits in half guard.
McVicker wants to improve his position but Dux is controlling well.
McVicker is still trying to improve position.
Dux looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dux with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dux looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McVicker trying to hold on to Dux's head to control him but Dux postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McVicker is looking to improve his position.
Dux content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dux closes the distance and clinches up with McVicker, looking for a takedown. Dux pushes McVicker against the cage but McVicker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dux looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dux fails with a takedown attempt.
McVicker tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T3#
Dux tries to clinch but McVicker is having none of it. #TD#
Dux drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dux postures up.
McVicker keeping full guard, as Dux tries to pass.
Dux controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McVicker looking to control.
McVicker keeping moving, preventing Dux from controlling successfully.
Dux is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McVicker is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
McVicker is trying to keep Dux in close. #T4#
Dux lands a couple of digs.
McVicker throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Dux postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dux lands a couple of digs.
McVicker managing to control the position.
Dux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dux passes McVicker's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McVicker is trying to stand up here but Dux is controlling him well.
McVicker regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dux lands a couple of elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Dux dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
McVicker forces Dux back against the cage and clinches.
A bit of stalling here from McVicker.
McVicker prevents the takedown attempt.
Dux wants a takedown.
Dux is trying to pull guard but McVicker has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dux. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
McVicker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dux looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dux closes the distance and clinches up with McVicker, looking for a takedown. Dux pushes McVicker against the cage but McVicker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from McVicker. No joy for Dux on that attempt.
McVicker counters with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Dux closes the distance and clinches.
Dux jumps guard but McVicker stands there with Dux around his waist. Dux gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McVicker fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Dux is trying to trip McVicker. He has hold of a leg but McVicker is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Dux persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#T1#
Dux with a nice head shot there.
Dux cracks McVicker with a solid left hand.
McVicker wants to stand and escape but Dux is having none of it.
McVicker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McVicker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dux lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dux working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McVicker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McVicker controls Dux momentarily but Dux frees himself.
McVicker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Dux slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
Dux wants to sweep here but McVicker controlling him for the moment.
McVicker tries to free his leg and advance position but Dux is retaining full guard.
McVicker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dux looking to hit a scissor sweep but McVicker is one step ahead there.
Dux keeping moving, preventing McVicker from controlling successfully.
McVicker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dux preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
McVicker trying to control but Dux is working from the bottom.
McVicker throws a big elbow that misses.
Dux lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
McVicker tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
McVicker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dux scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dux forces his way into half guard.
McVicker is staying active underneath Dux, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Dux working the head and body with strikes.
McVicker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dux is looking to take a break and control but McVicker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dux with the ground and pound but McVicker uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dux controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dux passes into half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: SMASH: Tosen vs Storm
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1##TD2#
McVicker closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Lvavatai manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. McVicker keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
McVicker has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lvavatai is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lvavatai looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McVicker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lvavatai is trying to break the clinch but McVicker has him pressed against the cage.
McVicker tries to pull guard but Lvavatai won't allow it.
McVicker stalling the fight.
Lvavatai is looking to break free of the clinch but McVicker has double underhooks. #BC#
Lvavatai manages to break the clinch.
Lvavatai throws a hook but McVicker blocks it.
McVicker drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lvavatai defends it well.
Lvavatai misses with an uppercut.
McVicker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lvavatai with a body shot.
Lvavatai misses with an uppercut. #TD2#
McVicker scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#ES#
Lvavatai manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. McVicker keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T1#
Lvavatai is trying to force a seperation but McVicker has the dominant position.
Lvavatai is looking to break free of the clinch but McVicker has double underhooks. #BC#
Lvavatai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McVicker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lvavatai .
McVicker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lvavatai tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Lvavatai misses.
McVicker misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Lvavatai misses the target.
Lvavatai throws out a leg kick but McVicker moves out of range and Lvavatai only half commits.
Lvavatai misses with an uppercut
and McVicker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lvavatai thinking.
A jab from Lvavatai misses.
We've been told by Lvavatai 's head coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McVicker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lvavatai .#T2#
Some wild striking there from Lvavatai .
A head kick by Lvavatai misses
and McVicker counters with a right hand to the body.
McVicker moves out of range as Lvavatai strikes.
McVicker takes one to the chin there.
Tiaoali Lvavatai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lvavatai stuffs the takedown attempt from McVicker. McVicker gets slowly back to his feet.
Tiaoali Lvavatai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prince McVicker.
Lvavatai motions for McVicker to come forward. Lvavatai throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Lvavatai .
Lvavatai lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lvavatai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McVicker circles away quickly and effectively.
Lvavatai throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and McVicker counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McVicker stalls. #BC#
Lvavatai manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Lvavatai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice cross by Lvavatai .#TD2#
McVicker feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Lvavatai is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and McVicker dives into side control. #REVR#
An elbow from McVicker crashes against the mat.
McVicker tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lvavatai 's legs.
McVicker slows the pace down.
Lvavatai is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T4#
McVicker tries to move to full mount but Lvavatai actually manages to regain half guard.
Nice strikes from McVicker there.
McVicker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lvavatai is looking to escape.
Lvavatai is refusing to be controlled, as McVicker sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Lvavatai is defending against the submission attempts here by McVicker.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McVicker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lvavatai keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tiaoali Lvavatai dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Lvavatai throws a lazy right hand but McVicker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McVicker connects with a single shot there.
Tiaoali Lvavatai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lvavatai throws an overhand right that lands on McVicker's shoulder, as McVicker tries to avoid the shot.
Lvavatai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McVicker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McVicker throws a jab but it's blocked by Lvavatai .
Tiaoali Lvavatai is winning the standup battle so far.
Lvavatai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lvavatai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McVicker throws out the jab.
McVicker looks to land a left hand but Lvavatai moved out of range nicely.
Lvavatai throws a lazy right hand but McVicker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tiaoali Lvavatai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lvavatai cracks McVicker with an open hand slap.
McVicker slips a straight right by Lvavatai .
A jab from Lvavatai does it's job there.
Lvavatai lands a jab to the nose.
Lvavatai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
McVicker throws an overhand right that lands on Lvavatai 's shoulder, as Lvavatai tries to avoid the shot.
Lvavatai throws a push kick but McVicker slaps the foot to one side.
Lvavatai throws a low kick but McVicker moves out of range easily.
McVicker slips a jab from Lvavatai .
McVicker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lvavatai throws a leg kick #TD2#
and McVicker counters with a single leg into guard. Lvavatai didn't expect that.
Lvavatai keeping full guard, as McVicker tries to pass.
Lvavatai wants to get back to his feet but McVicker is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lvavatai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McVicker can do to turn this around?
McVicker wants to control from the top but Lvavatai keeps moving.
McVicker scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Lvavatai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McVicker.
McVicker controls from within his opponent's guard.
McVicker throwing strikes but missing.
McVicker prevents Lvavatai from getting back to his feet.
Prince McVicker has got the better of the ground game so far.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McVicker slips under a jab from Lvavatai .
McVicker tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lvavatai lands with a thumping leg kick. #TD2#
McVicker shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T3#
McVicker trying to control the action but Lvavatai is working from the bottom.
McVicker takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McVicker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lvavatai knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lvavatai pushes McVicker off but McVicker dives into side control.
Lvavatai is trying to buck McVicker off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McVicker moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
McVicker working the ground and pound.
McVicker landing a few strikes.
Lvavatai is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
McVicker scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lvavatai to see if he's OK.
McVicker working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
McVicker trying to control the action but Lvavatai is working from the bottom.
McVicker cracks Lvavatai with a big right hand but Lvavatai just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Prince McVicker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
McVicker wants to land a leg kick but Lvavatai is out of range.
McVicker lands a head shot.#TD2#
McVicker scores with a takedown into Lvavatai 's guard.

Lvavatai scrambles and gets back to his feet.
A nice leg kick from Lvavatai , right into the meat of the thigh.
Lvavatai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McVicker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lvavatai . Lvavatai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McVicker with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McVicker throws a shot to the body. #TD2#
McVicker scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lvavatai is trying to stand up here but McVicker is controlling him well. #T1#
Lvavatai has hold of McVicker's hands but McVicker slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Lvavatai is defending against the submission attempts here by McVicker. #SUB2#
McVicker 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. #SUB2#
McVicker is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McVicker working over Lvavatai with some ground and pound. Lvavatai looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lvavatai pushes McVicker off looking to stand but McVicker dives back in and keeps control.
McVicker working Lvavatai over with strikes.
McVicker lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McVicker wants to take a breather but Lvavatai is having none of it.
McVicker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
McVicker works his way into full mount!
McVicker lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
McVicker scoring with strikes but Lvavatai is staying in there.
McVicker controlling from the full mount.
Lvavatai in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
McVicker landing punches.
Lvavatai is squirming around, avoiding McVicker's attempts to control the action.
Lvavatai squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape. #T4#
McVicker lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lvavatai hang on?
McVicker landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McVicker postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lvavatai looks a forlorn figure.
McVicker postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lvavatai looks a forlorn figure.
Lvavatai taking shots to the head. #ROC2#Lvavatai is rocked!
Lvavatai is trying to stand.
McVicker wants to control the pace but Lvavatai is squirming around nicely.
Lvavatai wants to try and get back to his feet.
McVicker lands with some strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Prince McVicker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McVicker has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: SMASH: Frewin vs Galilei
Date: Jul 16, 2023

#R1#
McVicker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by River. River obviously looking to wear him down. #CL#
River moves into range and clinches up with McVicker.
McVicker is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but River is defending well.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
River is pressed up against the cage. McVicker has hold of a leg and is looking to drag River down to the mat. River avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
River lands a head shot.
River fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McVicker takes one to the side of the head.
Charlie River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McVicker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL#
River closes the distance and clinches.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
River swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
McVicker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
River with a body punch. A glancing blow.
River scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
River stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and River wants it to stay on the feet.
Charlie River has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prince McVicker.#TD2#
McVicker throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. River tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. McVicker is in River's guard.
McVicker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
River on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if River tries to get out of the position.
McVicker wants to control from the top but River keeps moving.
McVicker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McVicker won't allow River to get back to his feet.
River keeping moving, preventing McVicker from controlling successfully.
McVicker stops River from standing up. #T2#
McVicker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
McVicker moves out of range as River strikes.
River throws a jab but it's blocked by McVicker.
McVicker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McVicker fails to land the takedown.
River throws a shot from downtown. McVicker moves away and avoids it.
River delivers a nice body kick.
River connects with a nice looking jab.
A head kick by River misses #CL2#
and McVicker counters by moving into the clinch.
McVicker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River wants to stall.
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McVicker's elbow. #T3##BC2#
McVicker breaks the clinch.
River throws a shot from downtown. McVicker moves away and avoids it.
River scores with a hook to the body. McVicker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD2#
McVicker dives in and scores a takedown into River's guard.
River wants to get back to his feet but McVicker passes into half guard. #REVR#
McVicker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McVicker wants to free his trapped foot but River is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McVicker prevents River from standing back up.
McVicker tries to pass to full mount but River defends it. #T4##SUB2#
McVicker is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed River to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. #SUB2#
McVicker drops back looking for a leg! River is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and River manages to kick McVicker off! McVicker jumps back into River's guard. #ES#
River is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McVicker or not.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie River dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
River takes a swing at McVicker's ribcage but misses.
McVicker feints the counter takedown.
McVicker staying out of range there.
McVicker thuds his right hand into River's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A low kick lands for River.
McVicker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from River.#TD2#
McVicker shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McVicker showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
McVicker is trying to work for a kimura but River is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVicker missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
McVicker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
River is not content to let McVicker control the position.
McVicker trying to mount his opponent but River defends it.
River keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
River is trying to stand.
McVicker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#ES#
River manages to escape and get back to his feet!
McVicker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
River throws a hook to the side of McVicker's head but McVicker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
River is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McVicker can do to turn this around?
McVicker fails with the takedown.
McVicker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from River finds it's way round the side to connect with McVicker's head.
McVicker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around River's waist but River gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McVicker off to one side.
Charlie River has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prince McVicker.
River slaps away a takedown attempt from McVicker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
River appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The crowd cheers as River lands an impressive looking overhand right. McVicker doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
River lands the left hand.
River lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
River stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and River wants it to stay on the feet.
River throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McVicker.
Charlie River is winning the standup battle so far.
River jabbing away but nothing is landing.
River throws a nice outside leg kick.
River throws a hook but McVicker blocks it.
McVicker keeps the fight on the outside.
And McVicker tries to counter it with a takedown but River pushes his down on his head and steps out.
River throws a hook to the side of McVicker's head but McVicker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McVicker with the counter takedown but River avoids it easily.
McVicker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
River walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McVicker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McVicker tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McVicker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from River.#T4#
No luck for McVicker with that takedown attempt.
River tries to work over McVicker's front leg with a kick but McVicker checks it.
River doesn't manage to clinch there - McVicker circles away.
A clash of legs there as McVicker blocks the low kick.
River looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fighters circling - River throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And McVicker tries to counter it with a takedown but River pushes his down on his head and steps out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McVicker.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
River gets caught napping as McVicker dives in and scores a takedown. River manages to retain guard.
River wants to stand and escape but McVicker is having none of it.
McVicker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. River is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie River 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##CL#
River has closed the distance and engaged McVicker in a clinch.
River lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McVicker backwards. #BC#
River's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McVicker fails with the takedown.
River throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
River connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River throws a leg kick #TD2#
and McVicker counters with a nice double leg into guard.
River knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McVicker on the ground.
McVicker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
McVicker is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! River is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! River has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
McVicker wants to improve his position but instead River has moved into half guard. #T1#
McVicker is pressing down on River's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
McVicker looking for a guillotine here but River defends easily.
McVicker looking to hit a scissor sweep but River is one step ahead there. #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.#SUB2#
McVicker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but River can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SU#
River stands up from McVicker's guard - River perhaps looking for a knockout.
River throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McVicker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
River throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
River throws a hook but McVicker blocks it.
River fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McVicker on the side of the head.
River throws a good cross that connects.
River keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
River connects with a solid leg kick.
River throws a shot from downtown. McVicker moves away and avoids it.
McVicker blocks a jab.
A good leg kick by River.
A shot to the body from River misses #TD2#
and McVicker decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in River's guard.#SUB2#
McVicker drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McVicker jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McVicker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
McVicker postures up in River's guard and throws a big left but River blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McVicker trying to control the position from guard on top but River is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McVicker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McVicker pushes down on River's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Prince McVicker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McVicker lands strikes from half guard.
McVicker throwing shots but River is blocking nicely.
River keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
McVicker is working for a submission of some sort.

And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie River showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for River, 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie River!
Our winner, Charlie River, 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: SMASH: Tosen vs Demenok
Date: Jun 04, 2023

#R1#
Tomonaga moves out of range of the leg kick from McVicker.
Tomonaga is looking for a counter combo.
McVicker scores with a punch to the head.
A left and a right from McVicker both land. Nice combination.
McVicker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McVicker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tomonaga swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McVicker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tomonaga moves away from the strike by McVicker.
An attempted straight right counter from Tomonaga misses the target.#CL2#
McVicker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tomonaga tries to land a knee to the head but McVicker blocks with his arms.
McVicker blocks an uppercut.
McVicker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tomonaga has a couple of punches blocked by McVicker.
Tomonaga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tomonaga blocks the elbow strike. #T1#
McVicker blocks an uppercut.
Tomonaga has a couple of punches blocked by McVicker.
Tomonaga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tomonaga misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Tomonaga fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for McVicker.
Tomonaga misses with some punches.
Tomonaga misses with some punches.
Tomonaga definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McVicker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Tomonaga fails to land.
McVicker misses with a punch on the inside.
McVicker lands with a left to the head.
Tomonaga misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Tomonaga fails to land.
Tomonaga throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Tomonaga fails to land. #T2##BC2#
McVicker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McVicker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Shinichiro Tomonaga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McVicker with a nice calf kick.
McVicker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tomonaga appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McVicker throws a low kick but Tomonaga avoids it.
McVicker feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tomonagas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tomonaga blocks a leg kick.
Tomonaga keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It looked like Tomonaga was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McVicker.
Tomonaga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Tomonaga misses the target.
McVicker throws out a powerful jab.
McVicker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tomonaga looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McVicker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tomonaga needs to keep his hands up - McVicker had a free shot at his head there.#T3#
Tomonaga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McVicker.
McVicker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tomonaga on the side of the head.
McVicker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tomonaga checks it well.
McVicker misses with a hook to the body
and Tomonaga counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
McVicker fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tomonaga to the ground. McVicker is now in Tomonaga's guard.
Tomonaga is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McVicker looking to sit in guard and control but Tomonaga gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
McVicker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tomonaga doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tomonaga manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
McVicker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tomonaga wants to stand but McVicker has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
McVicker looking for a sweep. Not yet McVicker, not yet.
McVicker controls Tomonaga momentarily but Tomonaga frees himself.
Tomonaga wants to stand but McVicker has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Prince McVicker dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
McVicker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tomonaga circles away quickly and effectively.
As McVicker looks to move away, Tomonaga throws a big counter combo but McVicker just gets out of the way.
McVicker looks for a takedown but Tomonaga sprawls well.
McVicker connects with a right hand. Tomonaga shakes it off.#TD2#
McVicker shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tomonaga knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McVicker on the ground.#ES#
Tomonaga manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. McVicker keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
McVicker blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Tomonaga fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Tomonaga.
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!
McVicker lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#It looks like Shinichiro Tomonaga has been cut.#T1#
Tomonaga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McVicker lands a hook that snaps the head of Tomonaga backwards.
McVicker misses with an elbow strike.
A frustrated look appears on Tomonaga's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McVicker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tomonaga lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tomonaga.
Shinichiro Tomonaga has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McVicker blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
McVicker breaks from the clinch.
McVicker connects with a nice looking jab. #CL2#
Tomonaga gets tackled into the cage by McVicker. McVicker maintains the clinch.
Tomonaga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tomonaga misses with the head strike.
Tomonaga misses with a hook from the clinch.
McVicker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tomonaga backwards. #T2#
McVicker takes a shot to the head.
Tomonaga misses with the head strike.
McVicker drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tomonaga gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tomonaga scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tomonaga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McVicker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tomonaga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McVicker blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
McVicker breaks from the clinch.
McVicker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Prince McVicker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McVicker tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tomonaga counters with a one-two to the body. #T3#
Tomonaga takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good work by Tomonaga as he checks the leg kick.
Tomonaga went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tomonaga walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A jab lands there for McVicker.
McVicker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tomonaga is looking to counter punch.
McVicker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tomonaga moves away.
McVicker stuns Tomonaga with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McVicker looks to clinch
and Tomonaga counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McVicker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tomonaga.
It looked like Tomonaga was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McVicker.
McVicker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shinichiro Tomonaga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
McVicker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tomonaga went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McVicker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McVicker misses with a left hand
and Tomonaga counters with a stiff right hand.
McVicker works Tomonaga's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McVicker looks to land a combination. Tomonaga sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tomonaga avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some wild striking there from McVicker.
Tomonaga was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from McVicker.
Tomonaga throws a big counter combination but McVicker scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Tomonaga tries to keep at a distance but McVicker has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Prince McVicker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Shinichiro Tomonaga's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
McVicker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tomonaga counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McVicker doesn't manage to clinch there - Tomonaga circles away.
McVicker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McVicker throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tomonaga counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McVicker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McVicker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tomonaga was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McVicker throws out a powerful jab.#CL2#
Tomonaga gets tackled into the cage by McVicker. McVicker maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVicker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Tomonaga fails to land.
McVicker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tomonaga's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McVicker.
Tomonaga has a couple of punches blocked by McVicker. #T1#
Tomonaga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tomonaga lands a hook that snaps the head of McVicker backwards.
Tomonaga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McVicker taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tomonaga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tomonaga misses with some punches.
Tomonaga misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McVicker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tomonaga's brow.
Tomonaga working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McVicker blocks an uppercut.
Tomonaga misses with some punches.
McVicker swings wildly with an uppercut but Tomonaga uses good head movement to avoid it.
McVicker scores with a shot to the side of Tomonaga's head. #T2#
McVicker blocks an uppercut.
McVicker blocking some punches.
Tomonaga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
McVicker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McVicker connects with a solid leg kick.
McVicker throws a lazy uppercut
and Tomonaga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
McVicker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tomonaga counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McVicker thinking.
McVicker thows a leg kick but Tomonaga checks it
and Tomonaga counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McVicker tries to close the distance and clinch but Tomonaga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tomonaga was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Tomonaga tries to keep at a distance but McVicker has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tomonaga misses with some punches. #T3#
Tomonaga swings wildly with an uppercut but McVicker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tomonaga swings wildly with an uppercut but McVicker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tomonaga swings wildly with an uppercut but McVicker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tomonaga working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shinichiro Tomonaga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McVicker misses with an elbow strike.
McVicker blocking some punches.
McVicker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Tomonaga fails to land.
Tomonaga throws a head punch that misses.
Tomonaga lands a nice uppercut.
McVicker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tomonaga avoids it.#T4#
Tomonaga fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
McVicker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A clash of legs there as Tomonaga blocks the low kick.
A quick step to the side and Tomonaga tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McVicker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tomonaga swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McVicker tries to bum rush Tomonaga with a series of wild strikes but Tomonaga uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD2#
McVicker darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tomonaga is looking to get back to is feet but McVicker passes into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tomonaga tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #SUB2#
McVicker goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Tomonaga turns into him and now he's in McVicker's guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Prince McVicker!
After winning the bout, Prince McVicker thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SMASH: Black Terror vs Boomer
Date: May 06, 2023

#R1#
McVicker circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and McVicker counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Marsden working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McVicker.
McVicker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McVicker wants to pass the guard but Marsden is keeping the position.
McVicker connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
McVicker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McVicker scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
McVicker landing some decent shots from guard.
McVicker trying to control but Marsden is working from the bottom.
McVicker lands a couple of elbows.
McVicker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marsden is trying to control the position but McVicker postures up.
McVicker postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
McVicker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McVicker wants to pass the guard but Marsden is keeping the position.
McVicker throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Marsden is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McVicker is controlling him.
Marsden is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Marsden keeping full guard, as McVicker tries to pass.
McVicker passes Marsden's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Marsden gets back to full guard.
Marsden is trying to control the position but McVicker postures up.
McVicker looking to pass the guard. #T3#
McVicker passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
McVicker working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Marsden is looking for a sweep.
Marsden gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
McVicker with good strikes from the mount here!
McVicker unloading with bombs!#T4#
Marsden is looking to get to half guard.
A nice elbow there by McVicker.
McVicker controlling from the full mount.
McVicker lands a nice shot to the head.
Marsden bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marsden looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marsden wants to control from the top but McVicker keeps moving.
Marsden works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Prince McVicker dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
McVicker throws a series of punches but Marsden avoids them all with ease.
Marsden scores with a body shot.
McVicker throws an overhand right that lands on Marsden's shoulder, as Marsden tries to avoid the shot.
Marsden just misses with a punch to the body.
Good exchange - Marsden coming out on top.
Marsden is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marsden throws a looping overhand right but McVicker ducks down to avoid it.
McVicker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marsden looks to throw the jab but McVicker is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marsden throws a combination. McVicker tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#TD#
Marsden gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McVicker to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Marsden is looking to stand back up but McVicker counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Marsden. #T1##REVB#
McVicker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Prince McVicker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nice strikes from McVicker there.
Marsden tries to roll over but McVicker keeps him under control.
McVicker works his way into full mount!
Marsden trying desperately to get to his feet.
Marsden is desperately trying to improve his position but McVicker has a good base and remains in mount.
BOOM! McVicker connects with a massive shot to the dome!
McVicker scoring with strikes but Marsden is staying in there. #T2#
McVicker dominating with strikes here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McVicker lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
McVicker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McVicker cracks Marsden with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
McVicker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McVicker in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
McVicker landing punches.
Marsden is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McVicker dominating with strikes here.
McVicker landing shots from mount.
McVicker landing strikes from the mount and Marsden is in trouble! #T3#
Marsden tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McVicker dominating with strikes here.
Marsden can't escape the position.
McVicker landing strikes from the mount.
Marsden is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, McVicker cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
McVicker raining down hammerfists from mount.
McVicker lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Marsden hang on?#ROC#Marsden is rocked!
Marsden is trying desperately to improve position.
McVicker lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Marsden is still in real trouble! Can McVicker finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McVicker is landing with some decent strikes but Marsden is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, McVicker cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #T4#
McVicker connects with a bit shot that sees Marsden covering up! More strikes from McVicker and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! McVicker is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Prince McVicker!
A victorious Prince McVicker thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SMASH: Hatfield vs Tonon
Date: Apr 09, 2023

#R1#
Big Mouth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McVicker.
McVicker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McVicker misses with a straight right.
Big Mouth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McVicker.
McVicker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Big Mouth connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Big Mouth lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Big Mouth swats away the attempt to clinch by McVicker.
Yasha Big Mouth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McVicker walks into a left hand.
Big Mouth misses with a body kick.
Big Mouth sets himself, and McVicker steps forward looking for the clinch! Big Mouth avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVicker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Big Mouth.
McVicker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Big Mouth as he jumps to the side.
Big Mouth takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McVicker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Big Mouth lands a jab to McVicker's midsection.
McVicker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McVicker throws out a loose jab but Big Mouth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Big Mouth scores with a kick to the body.
Big Mouth misses with a combination
letting McVicker counter with a right hand.
McVicker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McVicker avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McVicker throws a jab but it's blocked by Big Mouth.
A cross from Big Mouth lands.
McVicker swings for the body but Big Mouth moves out of range.
Big Mouth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McVicker moves away.
Big Mouth throws a predictable looking body shot
and McVicker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Big Mouth scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Big Mouth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Big Mouth dodges the punch combination from McVicker.
Big Mouth looks to land a combination but McVicker avoids it well.
Big Mouth throws a right and a left that McVicker avoids nicely.
Big Mouth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McVicker.
Big Mouth throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McVicker.
Big Mouth misses with a body shot.
McVicker ducks under a wild hook from Big Mouth.
McVicker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Yasha Big Mouth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prince McVicker.
McVicker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Big Mouth swivels and escapes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McVicker is defended easily by Big Mouth.
Nice uppercut lands for Big Mouth. That snapped McVicker's head back. #T3#
McVicker ducks under a wild hook from Big Mouth.
Big Mouth throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McVicker.
McVicker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Big Mouth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McVicker.
As Big Mouth backs off McVicker throws a huge counter combo but Big Mouth manages to avoid it all.
Big Mouth throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McVicker counters with a right hand to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McVicker.
Big Mouth throws a body punch but McVicker moves out of range.
Big Mouth throws a head kick that misses.
Big Mouth with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McVicker to score with a decent uppercut.
Big Mouth scores with a nice right hand.
McVicker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Big Mouth.
Nice jab there from Big Mouth. #T4#
Big Mouth throws a head kick that misses.
A big right from Big Mouth misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
McVicker looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Big Mouth!
Big Mouth is trying to improve his position.
Big Mouth managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by McVicker.
Big Mouth is trying to control McVicker's posture but McVicker avoids it.
McVicker sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Big Mouth is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
McVicker looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Big Mouth is avoiding damage well. #SUB2#
McVicker swings around for an armbar but Big Mouth sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into McVicker's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yasha Big Mouth dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Big Mouth tests McVicker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Big Mouth's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Big Mouth duly obliges.
Big Mouth wants to land a leg kick but McVicker is out of range.
McVicker moves in looking to clinch but Big Mouth pushes him off.
McVicker shoots in looking for a takedown but Big Mouth manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McVicker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McVicker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Big Mouth.
McVicker throws a leg kick that misses.
McVicker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McVicker takes one to the side of the head.
Big Mouth lands a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Big Mouth gets tackled into the cage by McVicker. McVicker maintains the clinch.
Big Mouth working aggressively here.
Big Mouth misses with the head strike.
Big Mouth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McVicker can do to turn this around?
McVicker blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Big Mouth is pressed up against the cage. McVicker has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Big Mouth down to the mat. Big Mouth avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Big Mouth misses with an uppercut.
McVicker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Yasha Big Mouth is winning the standup battle so far.
Big Mouth lands a really nice looking cross but McVicker seems unphased.
Big Mouth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Big Mouth throws a hook to the side of McVicker's head but McVicker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McVicker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Big Mouth misses with an uppercut.
A head kick misses from Big Mouth.
McVicker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McVicker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Big Mouth.
Big Mouth misses with a double jab. #CL2#
McVicker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Big Mouth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McVicker blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Big Mouth misses with a punch on the inside.
Big Mouth misses with a punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Big Mouth lands a right hand that snaps the head of McVicker backwards.
Big Mouth misses with some punches. #BC2#
McVicker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Big Mouth takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Big Mouth jabs McVicker right on the nose. McVicker blinks but takes it well.
Big Mouth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Big Mouth throws a jab but it's blocked by McVicker.
McVicker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McVicker slips under a jab from Big Mouth.
Big Mouth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McVicker manages to avoid it.
Big Mouth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McVicker manages to avoid it.
A combination from Big Mouth does no damage. #T3#
Big Mouth misses with a few strikes there. #CL2#
McVicker has closed the distance and engaged Big Mouth in a clinch.
Big Mouth misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Big Mouth.
McVicker tries to pull guard but Big Mouth holds him up against the cage and eventually McVicker drops back down to his feet.
Yasha Big Mouth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prince McVicker.
McVicker has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Big Mouth avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Big Mouth is working McVicker over against the cage.
Big Mouth misses with the head strike.
Big Mouth has a couple of punches blocked by McVicker.
A shot in the inside from Big Mouth.
Big Mouth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McVicker's elbow.
Big Mouth gets through McVicker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Big Mouth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
Big Mouth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McVicker's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Big Mouth.
Big Mouth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McVicker wants a takedown.
Big Mouth lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Big Mouth lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Big Mouth working aggressively here.
Big Mouth swings wildly with an uppercut but McVicker uses good head movement to avoid it.
McVicker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McVicker has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Big Mouth avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McVicker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
I was talking to Big Mouth's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McVicker.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yasha Big Mouth dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Big Mouth uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McVicker has time to react.
Big Mouth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McVicker throws a hook but Big Mouth avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Big Mouth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McVicker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Big Mouth misses.
McVicker tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McVicker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Big Mouth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McVicker.
McVicker looks to score with a jab to the body but Big Mouth is just out of range.
Big Mouth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McVicker manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by McVicker.
A countering left hand to the body from McVicker misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Big Mouth throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McVicker counters with a straight right hand.
Big Mouth throws a hook to the side of McVicker's head but McVicker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Big Mouth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Big Mouth swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McVicker, as that shot connected. #T1#
McVicker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Big Mouth.
McVicker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Big Mouth.
McVicker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McVicker throws a leg kick that is checked
and McVicker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Big Mouth takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Big Mouth throws a big shot that misses.
McVicker wants to counter the offense by Big Mouth and move into the clinch position.
Big Mouth misses with a wild body shot.
McVicker is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Big Mouth misses with a wild body shot.
Big Mouth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Big Mouth misses with a straight right.
Big Mouth misses with a body shot
and McVicker counters with a two punch combo.
Big Mouth misses with a body shot.
McVicker throws a jab but it's blocked by Big Mouth.
McVicker tries to score with a low kick but Big Mouth moves his leg out of the way.
McVicker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T2#
McVicker avoids the body shot from Big Mouth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Big Mouth keeps McVicker at a distance using the push kick.
McVicker defending well as Big Mouth loads up on a big left hand.
McVicker throws a jab but it's blocked by Big Mouth.
Big Mouth tries to land a front kick but McVicker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Big Mouth's corner calls for a 1-2. Big Mouth obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Big Mouth throws a hook but McVicker avoids it easily.
Big Mouth staying out of range there.
Big Mouth throws a body punch but McVicker moves out of range.
McVicker lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Big Mouth throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Good standup being displayed there by McVicker as he connects with a hook.
Big Mouth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Big Mouth on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McVicker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T3#
Big Mouth misses with a body shot.
Big Mouth changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McVicker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Big Mouth is fending him off so far but McVicker persists. Nope, Big Mouth circles away and we're back to standing.
Big Mouth went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Big Mouth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Big Mouth getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McVicker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McVicker tries to clinch but Big Mouth moves out of range.
McVicker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Big Mouth takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McVicker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Big Mouth.
McVicker ducks under a wild hook from Big Mouth.
Yasha Big Mouth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Big Mouth misses with an uppercut
and McVicker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McVicker throws a looping overhand right but Big Mouth ducks down to avoid it.
McVicker loads up on a big right hand but Big Mouth slips the punch.#CL2#
McVicker pushes Big Mouth up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
McVicker blocking some punches.
Big Mouth working aggressively here.
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!#TD2#
McVicker jumps into guard, dragging Big Mouth to the mat.
McVicker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
McVicker works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McVicker not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ground and pound from McVicker.
McVicker is trying to control the action in half guard but Big Mouth is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McVicker with the ground and pound but Big Mouth uses the opportunity to regain guard.
McVicker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Yasha Big Mouth did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Big Mouth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Big Mouth misses with a two punch combination.
McVicker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Big Mouth.
McVicker avoids the body shot from Big Mouth.
Big Mouth comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Big Mouth scores with the left hand. McVicker knows he should have avoided that one.
McVicker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Big Mouth!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Big Mouth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McVicker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Big Mouth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good exchange - McVicker coming out on top.
Big Mouth tries to bum rush McVicker with a series of wild strikes but McVicker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Big Mouth ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Big Mouth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A left lands for Big Mouth.
Big Mouth throws a poor cross that misses
and Big Mouth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McVicker misses with a looping left.
McVicker throws a right hand that Big Mouth ducks under and follows up with a left that Big Mouth also avoids with ease.
McVicker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Big Mouth.
Big Mouth lands with an uppercut that bounces McVicker off the cage and back into range.
Big Mouth defending well as McVicker loads up on a big left hand.
Big Mouth misses the jab.
Big Mouth digs a good body shot into McVicker's ribs.
Big Mouth thumps McVicker with a low kick.
McVicker missing with a left hand there. Big Mouth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Big Mouth misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Big Mouth scores with a punch to the head.
McVicker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Big Mouth moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A telegraphed right hand from McVicker misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Big Mouth lands with an uppercut that bounces McVicker off the cage and back into range.
Big Mouth throws a hook to the side of McVicker's head but McVicker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Big Mouth misses with a hook. McVicker ducked under it nicely.
McVicker was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Big Mouth slips under a jab.
Big Mouth scores with a body shot.
Big Mouth scores with a decent looking hook.
Big Mouth throws the kick towards the body but McVicker avoids it.
Big Mouth lands the left hand.
Nice sprawl there from Big Mouth as McVicker shoots in.
Big Mouth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McVicker.
McVicker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Big Mouth ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
Big Mouth walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sloppy strikes from McVicker. Those never looked like landing.
Big Mouth misses with a series of wild punches.
McVicker throws out a counter right but Big Mouth avoids it with no problem.
Big Mouth is looking to land body kicks.
Big Mouth cracks McVicker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Big Mouth ducks right into an uppercut from McVicker.
McVicker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Big Mouth connects with a leg kick.
Big Mouth swings for the body but McVicker moves out of range.
Big Mouth moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Big Mouth lands a nice hook to McVicker's body. McVicker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Big Mouth. No joy for McVicker on that attempt.
Yasha Big Mouth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prince McVicker.#T4#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McVicker lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Big Mouth has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Big Mouth and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Big Mouth misses with a kick to the body.
Big Mouth lands with a kick to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Big Mouth misses with a body shot.
McVicker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Big Mouth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Big Mouth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Big Mouth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McVicker shoots for a double leg takedown but Big Mouth sprawls well. He's pushed McVicker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Big Mouth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McVicker moves away.
A big right from McVicker misses.
Big Mouth slips under a jab from McVicker.
McVicker moves out of range of the strikes.
Big Mouth slips a straight right by McVicker.
Big Mouth lands a nice looking body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yasha Big Mouth had his way with Prince McVicker in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
McVicker throws a hook but Big Mouth avoids it easily.
Big Mouth fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McVicker thuds his right hand into Big Mouth's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Big Mouth lands with a good body shot.
Big Mouth scores with a hook to the body. McVicker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice takedown defense from Big Mouth. No joy for McVicker on that attempt.
McVicker shoots for a double leg takedown but Big Mouth sprawls well. He's pushed McVicker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
McVicker clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Big Mouth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Big Mouth lands an uppercut.
McVicker goes for a takedown attempt but Big Mouth pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Yasha Big Mouth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prince McVicker.
Big Mouth lands a slapping body shot.
McVicker is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T1#
McVicker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Big Mouth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McVicker takes a swing at Big Mouth's ribcage but misses.
McVicker throws out a loose jab but Big Mouth uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Big Mouth. McVicker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Big Mouth throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Big Mouth listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McVicker has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Big Mouth throws a hook but McVicker blocks it.
Big Mouth misses with a wild body shot.
Big Mouth throws a head kick but McVicker moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from McVicker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Big Mouth avoids the body shot from McVicker.
McVicker misses with a looping left.
McVicker takes one to the side of the head.
Yasha Big Mouth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
McVicker tries to close the distance and clinch but Big Mouth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McVicker takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A lazy left from Big Mouth finds it's target.
McVicker has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Big Mouth.
Big Mouth throws a hook but McVicker avoids it easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Big Mouth keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Big Mouth misses the body punch
and McVicker makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McVicker moves away from the strike by Big Mouth.
McVicker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Big Mouth takes a swing at McVicker's ribcage but misses.
McVicker feints the counter takedown.
Big Mouth lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Big Mouth feints and then cracks McVicker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McVicker down.
Big Mouth scores with a kick to the midsection.
McVicker wants to clinch.
Big Mouth swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Big Mouth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McVicker.
McVicker tries to bum rush Big Mouth with a series of wild strikes but Big Mouth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McVicker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McVicker lands with an uppercut that bounces Big Mouth off the cage and back into range.
Big Mouth connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Big Mouth misses with a wild body shot.
Big Mouth lands a slapping body shot.
Big Mouth misses the shot to the body.
And McVicker tries to counter it with a takedown but Big Mouth pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A head kick misses from Big Mouth.
Big Mouth misses with a jab to the body
and Big Mouth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Big Mouth throws a one two combo. #T4#
Big Mouth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McVicker.
Big Mouth lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Good standup being displayed there by Big Mouth as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Big Mouth misses with a kick to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McVicker! But no joy.
Big Mouth throws a good cross that connects.
McVicker throws out a leg kick but Big Mouth moves out of range and McVicker only half commits.
Big Mouth lands with a hook. McVicker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McVicker needs to keep his hands up - Big Mouth had a free shot at his head there.
McVicker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from Big Mouth misses its target.
Big Mouth lands a jab to the nose.
Big Mouth lands a nice hook to McVicker's body. McVicker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Big Mouth throws out a powerful jab.
McVicker fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Big Mouth was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McVicker.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yasha Big Mouth showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Big Mouth, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 50:45
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yasha Big Mouth!
Yasha Big Mouth is the new bantamweight champion!
Yasha Big Mouth decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RISE 155
Date: Mar 26, 2023

#R1#
Brychczy tests McVicker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brychczy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Brychczy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McVicker was well out of range. Poor timing from Brychczy.
The crowd cheers as Brychczy lands an impressive looking overhand right. McVicker doesn't seem phased though.
McVicker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brychczy.
Brychczy lands with a nice body punch.
McVicker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brychczy's head backwards.
Nice shot lands for Brychczy.
Brychczy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McVicker moves away.
McVicker appears to be looking for a big counter.
Brychczy misses with a looping right.
McVicker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Brychczy staying out of range there.
McVicker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Brychczy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McVicker is looking to counter punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McVicker misses with a low kick as Brychczy jumps back.
McVicker connects with a looping right hand.
Brychczy looks to score with a jab to the body but McVicker is just out of range.
McVicker throwing a counter right hand but Brychczy manages to avoid it.
Brychczy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Marek Brychczy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Brychczy.
McVicker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Brychczy is out of range and McVicker settles back down.
Brychczy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Brychczy. McVicker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brychczy dips to his left and cracks McVicker with an uppercut!
Marek Brychczy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brychczy throws out a loose jab but McVicker uses good head movement to avoid it.
McVicker misses with a leg kick.
Brychczy misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Brychczy misses the target.
Good exchange - McVicker coming out on top.
Brychczy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Brychczy misses with a wild combination.
Brychczy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A telegraphed right hand from Brychczy misses the target.
Good exchange - Brychczy coming out on top.
Brychczy keeps the fight on the outside.
Brychczy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brychczy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Brychczy just misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brychczy misses with a looping left.
The fight stays on the outside here - McVicker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McVicker has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
McVicker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McVicker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brychczy circles away.
Brychczy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Brychczy lands with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brychczy. McVicker does a little dance to reset his feet.
McVicker appears to be looking for a big counter.
Brychczy digs a good hook to McVicker's body.
A punch combination from Brychczy misses.
McVicker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brychczy.
McVicker throws an overhand right that lands on Brychczy's shoulder, as Brychczy tries to avoid the shot.
McVicker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3#
A combination from Brychczy does no damage.
Brychczy has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Brychczy throws a series of punches but McVicker avoids them all with ease.
McVicker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McVicker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brychczy.
McVicker attempts a counter takedown but Brychczy avoids it well and moves away.
Brychczy misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for McVicker. That snapped Brychczy's head back.
Brychczy throws an overhand right that lands on McVicker's shoulder, as McVicker tries to avoid the shot.
Brychczy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Brychczy tests McVicker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brychczy misses with a hook. McVicker ducked under it nicely.
Brychczy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Brychczy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brychczy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brychczy's jab looks to have found its range, popping McVicker under the eye.
McVicker misses with a straight left.
A nice side step and Brychczy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McVicker lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brychczy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brychczy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McVicker's head backwards.
McVicker misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brychczy! But no joy.#T4#
Brychczy scores with a jab to the jaw.
McVicker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McVicker looks to land a right hand but Brychczy moved out of range.
Brychczy lands with an overhand left.
Brychczy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like McVicker was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Brychczy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McVicker.
Brychczy throws a body punch but McVicker moves out of range.
Brychczy misses with a right hand
and McVicker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McVicker shoots in looking for a takedown but Brychczy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McVicker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McVicker is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McVicker misses with an uppercut. Brychczy saw that one coming.
A countering left hand to the body from Brychczy misses.
Brychczy looks to land a combination but McVicker avoids it well. #CL#
McVicker closes the distance and pushes Brychczy back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brychczy tries a body shot but McVicker blocks it.
Brychczy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McVicker tries to score a body lock takedown but Brychczy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Prince McVicker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brychczy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marek Brychczy 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 big right from Brychczy misses.
McVicker throws an overhand right that lands on Brychczy's shoulder, as Brychczy tries to avoid the shot.
Brychczy throws a right hand that McVicker ducks under and follows up with a left that McVicker also avoids with ease.
Some wild striking there from Brychczy.
McVicker changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McVicker defending well as Brychczy loads up on a big left hand.
McVicker throwing a counter right hand but Brychczy manages to avoid it.
Brychczy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McVicker misses with a two punch combination.
McVicker looks to throw the jab but Brychczy is out of range.
Brychczy dips to his left and cracks McVicker with an uppercut!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McVicker.
McVicker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brychczy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Brychczy.
The fighters circling - McVicker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brychczy swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Brychczy misses with a two punch combination.
McVicker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McVicker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brychczy's hands.
McVicker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brychczy.
Brychczy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brychczy throws a lazy right hand but McVicker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brychczy misses with a wild body shot.
McVicker ducks under a wild hook from Brychczy.
McVicker misses with a straight right.
McVicker slips under a jab from Brychczy.
Brychczy throws a body punch but McVicker moves out of range.
McVicker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McVicker misses with the combination.
McVicker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Brychczy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Marek Brychczy seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Brychczy lands a right hook to the body.
Brychczy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
McVicker looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McVicker trying to control but Brychczy is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brychczy wants to sweep but no luck.
McVicker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McVicker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brychczy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McVicker 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. #T3#
McVicker advances position into side control!
McVicker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brychczy keeps working. #SUB#
McVicker is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brychczy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Brychczy is not content to let McVicker control the position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McVicker is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Brychczy is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
McVicker throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB#
McVicker working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
McVicker tries for a kimura but Brychczy is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Marek Brychczy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Brychczy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Brychczy scores with a decent looking hook.
Brychczy takes a swing at McVicker's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Brychczy misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Brychczy misses its intended target.
McVicker slips under a jab from Brychczy.
McVicker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McVicker tries to clinch but Brychczy moves out of range.
Brychczy slips a jab from McVicker.
McVicker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brychczy is fending him off so far but McVicker persists. Nope, Brychczy circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brychczy misses with a looping left.
Brychczy misses with a wild body shot.
Brychczy throws a jab but it's blocked by McVicker.
Brychczy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McVicker shoots in for a takedown but Brychczy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T1#
Brychczy scores with a shot to the body.
Brychczy punishes McVicker's body with a nice straight punch.
McVicker slips a jab from Brychczy.
Brychczy misses with a hook. McVicker ducked under it nicely.
Brychczy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McVicker was well out of range. Poor timing from Brychczy.
McVicker lands the left hand.
Brychczy slips under a jab from McVicker.
McVicker slips under a jab.
McVicker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brychczy slips a straight right by McVicker.
McVicker dives in and grabs Brychczy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brychczy pushes down on McVicker's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Prince McVicker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McVicker avoids the body shot from Brychczy.
McVicker tries to clinch up but Brychczy circles away and keeps his distance.
McVicker misses with a hook. Brychczy ducked under it nicely.
Brychczy lands a nice shot to the body.
McVicker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T2#
Brychczy lands with an uppercut that bounces McVicker off the cage and back into range.
Brychczy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McVicker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McVicker throwing a counter right hand but Brychczy manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McVicker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brychczy was well out of range. Poor timing from McVicker.
Brychczy throws a body shot but no joy.
McVicker throwing a counter right hand but Brychczy manages to avoid it.
McVicker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brychczy.
McVicker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brychczy.
Brychczy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McVicker half committed to a counter leg kick.
Brychczy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McVicker moves away.
McVicker changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Brychczy just misses with a punch to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from McVicker.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brychczy, as that shot connected.
McVicker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brychczy.
Brychczy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McVicker.
Brychczy slips under a jab.
McVicker connects with a body shot.
McVicker throws a nice looking combination but Brychczy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3#
McVicker with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Brychczy to score with a decent uppercut.
McVicker looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McVicker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brychczy throws a hook but McVicker blocks it.
Brychczy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McVicker throws out a loose jab but Brychczy uses good head movement to avoid it.
McVicker throws the left hand but Brychczy avoids the punch easily.
Brychczy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brychczy looks to score with a jab to the body but McVicker is just out of range.
McVicker throwing a counter right hand but Brychczy manages to avoid it.
McVicker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McVicker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brychczy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McVicker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brychczy.
Brychczy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brychczy misses with a hook.#T4#
McVicker darts in looking for a takedown but Brychczy gets double underhooks and turns McVicker into the cage.
Brychczy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brychczy works on McVicker's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brychczy.
Brychczy has a couple of punches blocked by McVicker.
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!#BC2#
Brychczy manages to break the clinch.
Brychczy misses with a looping left.
Brychczy connects with a looping right hand.
Brychczy throws the left hand but McVicker avoids the punch easily.
Brychczy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McVicker tries to close the distance and clinch but Brychczy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McVicker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McVicker there as he acknowledges the shot.
Brychczy throws a body punch but McVicker moves out of range.
Prince McVicker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brychczy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McVicker's head.
McVicker misses with a straight right.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marek Brychczy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Brychczy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marek Brychczy!

Event: RISE 150
Date: Mar 05, 2023

#R1##TD2#
McVicker shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Phuthong manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Phuthong throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McVicker keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Phuthong's head.
Phuthong trying to strike off his back.
Phuthong will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
McVicker connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McVicker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Phuthong trying to strike off his back.
Phuthong will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
McVicker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McVicker 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.
McVicker works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phuthong tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Phuthong tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
McVicker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Phuthong throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Phuthong's coaches at ubergym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T1#
Phuthong flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Phuthong tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
McVicker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Phuthong keeps working.
Phuthong punching from the bottom.
Phuthong tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Phuthong tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Phuthong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Phuthong throws an overhand right that lands on McVicker's shoulder, as McVicker tries to avoid the shot.
McVicker moves in looking to clinch but Phuthong pushes him off.
Phuthong misses with a straight left.
McVicker throws a low kick but Phuthong moves out of range easily.
Phuthong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McVicker connects with a nice looking jab.
Phuthong looks to land a left hand but McVicker moved out of range nicely.
McVicker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
Phuthong swings for the body but McVicker moves out of range.
Eh Phuthong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phuthong blocks a leg kick.
Phuthong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Phuthong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McVicker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A punch lands to the side of McVicker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Phuthong misses.
The crowd cheers as Phuthong lands an impressive looking overhand right. McVicker doesn't seem phased though.
Phuthong misses the shot to the body.
Phuthong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McVicker defending well as Phuthong loads up on a big left hand.
Phuthong is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McVicker defending well as Phuthong loads up on a big left hand.
McVicker wants to slow Phuthong down by chopping away at his legs.
It looked like Phuthong was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McVicker.
Sloppy strikes from McVicker. Those never looked like landing.
McVicker scores with a jab.
Phuthong throws a jab when McVicker was well out of range.#T3#
Phuthong throws a looping overhand right but McVicker ducks down to avoid it.
McVicker blocks a jab.
McVicker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Phuthong throws the left hand but McVicker avoids the punch easily.
A lazy left from Phuthong finds it's target.
McVicker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phuthong throwing a counter right hand but McVicker manages to avoid it.
Phuthong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McVicker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McVicker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Phuthong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McVicker.
Phuthong misses with a looping right.
Phuthong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phuthong swings for the body but McVicker moves out of range.
A jab from Phuthong misses.
Phuthong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McVicker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Phuthong throws an overhand right that lands on McVicker's shoulder, as McVicker tries to avoid the shot. #TD2#
McVicker closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Phuthong to the mat! Phuthong manages to get full guard. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McVicker forces his way into half guard.
McVicker trying to control the action but Phuthong is working from the bottom.
McVicker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McVicker blocks the strikes from Phuthong.
McVicker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McVicker blocks the strikes from Phuthong.
Phuthong is looking to improve his position.
McVicker passes the guard and advances to mount!
Phuthong throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
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 Eh Phuthong 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#
A telegraphed right hand from Phuthong misses the target.
Phuthong misses with a hook. McVicker ducked under it nicely.
Phuthong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McVicker.
Phuthong misses the jab.
Phuthong bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McVicker's head backwards.
Phuthong throws a jab when McVicker was well out of range.
Phuthong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from McVicker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Phuthong misses with an uppercut.
Phuthong staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phuthong connects with a body shot that sends McVicker's belly button to the back.
Phuthong looks to land a right hand but McVicker moved out of range.
Phuthong lands a head shot.
Phuthong takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Phuthong throws a hook but McVicker blocks it.
Phuthong backing away here, and McVicker unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Phuthong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McVicker manages to avoid it.#T1#
McVicker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Phuthong swinging wildly here.
McVicker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Phuthong lands a jab to McVicker's midsection.
Phuthong lands a nice shot to the body.
Phuthong misses with a hook.
Phuthong lands with a shot to the body.
Phuthong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McVicker.
Phuthong misses the shot to the body.
McVicker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Phuthong takes a swing at McVicker's ribcage but misses.
Eh Phuthong is winning the standup battle so far.
Phuthong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phuthong throws the left hand but McVicker avoids the punch easily.
McVicker has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Phuthong scores with a body shot.
McVicker ducks under a wild hook from Phuthong.#T2#
Phuthong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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!
Phuthong leaves McVicker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Eh Phuthong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prince McVicker.
Phuthong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McVicker was well out of range. Poor timing from Phuthong.
Phuthong works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Phuthong catches McVicker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McVicker scores with a jab. Phuthong acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Phuthong as McVicker shoots in.
Phuthong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McVicker was well out of range. Poor timing from Phuthong.
Good work by Phuthong as he checks the leg kick.
Phuthong lands a glancing blow to the side of McVicker's head.
McVicker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Phuthong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McVicker.
A head kick by Phuthong misses
and McVicker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Phuthong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McVicker. #T3#
Phuthong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McVicker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McVicker there as he acknowledges the shot.#TD2#
McVicker shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McVicker showed some decent athleticism there.
McVicker takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McVicker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McVicker has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
McVicker is working for a guillotine from mount but Phuthong frees his head quite easily.
Phuthong is wriggling around trying to escape.
Phuthong is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.#T4#
McVicker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Phuthong is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phuthong swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Phuthong is wriggling around trying to escape.
McVicker raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phuthong swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Phuthong is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Phuthong throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
McVicker wants to control but instead Phuthong manages to regain half guard.
Phuthong on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McVicker blocks the strikes from Phuthong.
Phuthong is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eh Phuthong dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Phuthong throws a looping overhand right but McVicker ducks down to avoid it.
Phuthong misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McVicker! But no joy.
Phuthong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phuthong scores with a nice head shot.
Phuthong throws a hook but McVicker blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McVicker! But no joy.
Phuthong loads up on a big right hand but McVicker slips the punch.
McVicker throws a jab but it's blocked by Phuthong.
Phuthong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McVicker momentarily.
Phuthong looks to land a right hand but McVicker moved out of range.
Phuthong misses with a hook.
Phuthong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from McVicker misses its intended target.
McVicker walks into a left hand.
Phuthong scores with a shot to the body.
Phuthong misses the jab.
Phuthong throws a hook but McVicker avoids it easily.#T1#
Phuthong takes a swing at McVicker's ribcage but misses.
Phuthong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#TD2#
McVicker shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McVicker showed some decent athleticism there.
Phuthong flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
McVicker takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McVicker trying to control the action but Phuthong is working from the bottom.
Phuthong moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Phuthong tries to strike from the bottom. #SUB2#
McVicker 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.
McVicker advances position into side control!#T2#
Phuthong misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Phuthong is looking to reverse the position.
Phuthong tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Phuthong is looking for a sweep.
McVicker scores with punches from side control.
Phuthong striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
McVicker wants to control but Phuthong is keeping him busy.
Phuthong throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
McVicker trying to control the action but Phuthong is working from the bottom.
Phuthong on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T3#
Phuthong on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Phuthong misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Phuthong throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
McVicker working the head and body with strikes.
McVicker trying to control the position but Phuthong is working away.
McVicker controls the position from side control.
Phuthong throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Phuthong on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Prince McVicker has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
McVicker tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McVicker has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
Phuthong tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Phuthong is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Phuthong regains half guard there - taking advantage of McVicker's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Phuthong tries to get to full guard but McVicker has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McVicker is looking to advance position but Phuthong won't allow it.
Phuthong is staying active underneath McVicker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Prince McVicker just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Phuthong misses the shot to the body.
Phuthong throws a lazy uppercut
and McVicker counters with a straight right hand.
McVicker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Phuthong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McVicker misses with a low kick. #TD2#
McVicker shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
McVicker slows the pace down in half guard.
McVicker is pressing down on Phuthong's thigh, looking to free his foot. Phuthong is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phuthong is staying active underneath McVicker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McVicker blocks the strikes from Phuthong. #SUB2#
McVicker is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Phuthong defends it well. #T1#
Phuthong blocking the ground and pound attempt from McVicker.
McVicker has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Phuthong swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Phuthong is looking to improve his position but McVicker isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
McVicker looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Phuthong flailing away with punches but nothing is landing. #T2#
Phuthong really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Phuthong flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Phuthong sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
McVicker blocks the strikes from Phuthong.
McVicker has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
McVicker looking to control and managing it successfully.
Phuthong is in all sorts of trouble here. #T3#
Phuthong is bucking up trying to escape but McVicker cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
McVicker scoring with strikes but Phuthong is staying in there.
McVicker cracks Phuthong with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Phuthong gets back to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McVicker lands a nice short elbow.
McVicker works his way into full mount!
McVicker raining down hammerfists from mount.
McVicker with the ground and pound from mount.
Phuthong throwing hammer fists to the chest of McVicker. What's that going to do exactly?
Phuthong throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Phuthong regains half guard.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McVicker wants to take a breather but Phuthong is having none of it.
Phuthong punching from the bottom.
Phuthong flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
McVicker winds up and cracks Phuthong with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McVicker slips a nice elbow through Phuthong's hands, connecting with Phuthong's forehead.
McVicker drops an elbow to the side of Phuthong's head.
McVicker lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ROC2#Phuthong is rocked!
McVicker takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Oh Phuthong is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McVicker passes the guard and advances to mount!
Phuthong seems to have got his legs back now.
The referee warns Phuthong that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Prince McVicker dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R5#
Phuthong misses the shot to the body.
McVicker with the counter takedown but Phuthong avoids it easily.
McVicker doesn't manage to clinch there - Phuthong circles away.
Phuthong throws a body punch but McVicker moves out of range.
McVicker doesn't manage to clinch there - Phuthong circles away.
Phuthong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McVicker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phuthong.
Phuthong takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McVicker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Phuthong as he jumps to the side.
Phuthong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McVicker manages to avoid it.
McVicker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVicker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Decent striking displayed by Phuthong there.
Phuthong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McVicker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Phuthong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Phuthong throws an overhand right that lands on McVicker's shoulder, as McVicker tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Phuthong misses the target.
Phuthong takes a swing at McVicker's ribcage but misses.
McVicker tries to counter with a clinch but Phuthong shakes him off and moves away.
Phuthong throws an off balance right hand
letting McVicker counter with a right hand.
Phuthong misses the jab.
Phuthong sets himself, and McVicker steps forward looking for the clinch! Phuthong avoids it this time.
McVicker avoids the body shot from Phuthong.
McVicker walks into a straight right hand from Phuthong.
Phuthong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McVicker moves away.
Phuthong scores with a punch to the head.
Phuthong throws a shot from downtown. McVicker moves away and avoids it.
Phuthong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McVicker moves away.
Phuthong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McVicker.
Phuthong misses with a straight right.
McVicker throws out a counter right but Phuthong avoids it with no problem.
McVicker throws a low kick, looking for Phuthong's leg but Phuthong calmly moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from McVicker. Those never looked like landing.
Phuthong throwing a counter right hand but McVicker manages to avoid it.
Phuthong leaves McVicker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2#
McVicker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phuthong.
McVicker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phuthong.
McVicker tries for a takedown but Phuthong sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Eh Phuthong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prince McVicker.
McVicker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McVicker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phuthong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McVicker on the side of the head.
Eh Phuthong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Phuthong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McVicker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McVicker slips under a jab from Phuthong.
McVicker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Phuthong. Phuthong circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Phuthong throws a body shot but no joy.
McVicker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Phuthong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McVicker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
A jab from Phuthong misses.
Phuthong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A cross from Phuthong lands.
Phuthong shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McVicker eats them both and turns towards Phuthong to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Phuthong throws a body shot but no joy.
McVicker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Phuthong looks to land a left hand but McVicker moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McVicker! But no joy.
McVicker connects with a jab.
Phuthong misses with a straight right.
McVicker throws a lazy right hand but Phuthong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Phuthong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab, jab by Phuthong - just one landing.
McVicker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McVicker throws a big shot that misses.
Phuthong swings away with a body shot that misses #CL2#
and McVicker counters by clinching up. #BC2#
McVicker manages to break the clinch. #T4#
McVicker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phuthong.
Phuthong swings for the body but McVicker moves out of range.
McVicker ducks under a wild hook from Phuthong.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phuthong misses with an uppercut
and McVicker counters with a straight right hand.
Phuthong misses with a body shot.
McVicker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Phuthong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McVicker.
Phuthong throwing a counter right hand but McVicker manages to avoid it.
Phuthong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McVicker throws a counter combo.
Phuthong looks to throw the jab but McVicker is out of range.
Phuthong looks to land a right hand but McVicker moved out of range.
McVicker ducks under a wild hook from Phuthong.
Phuthong lands with a hook. McVicker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Donk. McVicker catches Phuthong right on the button with a cross.
McVicker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 48:47
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 48:48
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Eh Phuthong!
Eh Phuthong retains his bantamweight title!
A victorious Eh Phuthong thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RISE 143
Date: Feb 12, 2023

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from McVicker. No joy for McBean on that attempt.
McVicker misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
McVicker pushes McBean up against the cage in a clinch.
McBean tries to pull guard but McVicker won't allow it.
McBean tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otto McBean. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
McBean pulls McVicker into guard.
McVicker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McBean 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.
McVicker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
McBean looking to control but McVicker passes into half guard.
McBean is trying to maintain the position but McVicker is very close to passing his half guard.
McVicker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
McBean trying to control here.
McVicker is pressing down on McBean's thigh, looking to free his foot. McBean is holding on for now. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McVicker is taking a breather. McBean says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McVicker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL2#
McVicker rushes McBean and presses him up against the cage.
McBean avoids the elbow strike from McVicker, against the cage.
McVicker throws a punch but it's blocked by McBean.
McBean tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McBean is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McVicker to keep the fight standing.
McVicker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McBean is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McVicker to keep the fight standing.
McVicker lands a body shot in the clinch. #T3##BC2#
McVicker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McBean tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McVicker swivels and escapes.#TD2#
McVicker throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McBean was covering up waiting for the punch and McVicker finishes the takedown easily into guard.
McVicker has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McBean is proving hard to escape from.
McBean being controlled here, momentarily.
McVicker trying to control the position from guard on top but McBean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
McVicker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McBean swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McVicker is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
McBean working for a triangle but McVicker defends it easily.
McVicker controlling from the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Prince McVicker dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
McBean circles away from the clinch attempt.
A swing and a miss from McBean.
McVicker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McBean was well out of range. Poor timing from McVicker.
McBean wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
McVicker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Prince McVicker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McBean dives in and grabs McVicker's left leg, looking for a takedown. McVicker pushes down on McBean's head and hops out.
McBean avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McBean seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McVicker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McBean on the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Otto McBean has been cut.
McVicker slaps away a takedown attempt from McBean, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McBean shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McVicker as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otto McBean. 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.
Horrible takedown attempt by McBean or perhaps it was just good defense by McVicker, which made it look bad.
McVicker throws out a counter right but McBean avoids it with no problem.
A jab from McVicker does it's job there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McBean.
McVicker looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
McVicker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
McBean closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
McBean working away.
McVicker tries to control but McBean manages to take his back.#SUB#
McVicker is in a bad position with McBean working for a choke. McVicker manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
McBean working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McVicker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McVicker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McVicker stays in close to McBean's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
McVicker trying to control the position from guard on top but McBean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McVicker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McBean not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McVicker looking to pass the guard.
McVicker trying to control the position from guard on top but McBean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McVicker's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
McVicker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McBean controls McVicker momentarily but McVicker frees himself.
McVicker 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. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McBean slips under a jab from McVicker.
McBean uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McVicker.
McBean fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McVicker appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
McVicker tries to clinch but McBean moves out of range. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fight stays on the outside here - McVicker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McBean avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McVicker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McVicker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McBean stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McBean avoids the body shot from McVicker. #TD#
McBean decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
McVicker wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
McBean is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McVicker wants to control but McBean is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Prince McVicker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Otto McBean's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3##TD#
McBean changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McVicker looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
McVicker is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McBean's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
McBean is keen to just control but McVicker is a slippery customer.#SUB#
McBean is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McVicker defends it well.
McVicker is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
McVicker gets full guard.
McBean stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McVicker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McBean is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McVicker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McVicker trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Otto McBean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Prince McVicker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#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.#TD2#
McVicker closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McBean's guard.
McVicker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McVicker wants to control from the top but McBean keeps moving.
McVicker showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McVicker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McBean is keeping the position for now. #T3#
McBean trying to control the position here. #SUB#
McBean is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McVicker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
McVicker passes McBean's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
McBean looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McVicker blocks the strikes from McBean.
McVicker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McVicker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut lands for McVicker. That snapped McBean's head back.
McVicker tries to clinch there but McBean circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McBean tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McVicker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A leg kick checked by McBean.
McBean lands with a cross.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Prince McVicker.
Well McVicker 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30

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

Event: RISE 136
Date: Jan 22, 2023

#R1#
McVicker lands a really nice looking cross but Bloke seems unphased.
McVicker throws an off balance right hand
and McVicker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McVicker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bloke throws a body punch but McVicker moves out of range.
McVicker takes one to the chin there.
Bloke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McVicker was well out of range. Poor timing from Bloke.
Bloke checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bloke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McVicker throws out the jab.
Bloke throws a body punch but McVicker moves out of range.
It looked like McVicker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bloke loads up on a big right hand but McVicker slips the punch.
McVicker misses with a hook
and Bloke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McVicker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
McVicker gets the takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McVicker lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Bloke manages to work his way to half guard, despite McVicker's best efforts.#SUB2#
Bloke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bloke looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
McVicker looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Bloke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McVicker pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bloke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Bloke actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Bloke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McVicker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McVicker is nestled in close to Bloke, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2#
McVicker moves nicely into side control.
A lull in the action here as McVicker stalls from top position.
McVicker landing strikes.
Bloke is trying to improve his position.
Bloke manages to work his way to half guard, despite McVicker's best efforts.
McVicker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McVicker is controlling the pace. #T3##SUB2#
Bloke actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Bloke looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Bloke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McVicker pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bloke actively working from the bottom here.
Bloke is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McVicker slips a nice elbow through Bloke's hands, connecting with Bloke's forehead.
McVicker 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.#SUB#
McVicker is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bloke defends it well. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McVicker content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Bloke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bloke is in trouble now - McVicker has advanced to mount! #SUB#
McVicker with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McVicker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bloke is trying desperately to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Prince McVicker dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
McVicker just misses with a punch to the body.
Bloke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McVicker.
It seemed like Bloke was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McVicker wants to clinch up but Bloke keeps it at a distance.
McVicker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bloke is fending him off so far but McVicker persists. Nope, Bloke circles away and we're back to standing.
Bloke throws out a counter right but McVicker avoids it with no problem.
Bloke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McVicker manages to avoid it.
Bloke takes a swing at McVicker's ribcage but misses.
McVicker shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bloke eats them both and turns towards McVicker to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
McVicker is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Bloke's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
McVicker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bloke stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bloke scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bloke walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL#
Bloke gets tackled into the cage by McVicker. McVicker maintains the clinch.
Bloke misses with a body punch.
Bloke misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Bloke decides to pull guard.
McVicker trying to control the position from guard on top but Bloke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Bloke working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McVicker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McVicker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
McVicker advances position into side control!
McVicker wants to control but Bloke is keeping him busy. #SUB#
McVicker is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bloke knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bloke regains half guard.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Bloke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ground and pound from McVicker.
Bloke gets back to full guard.
McVicker forces his way into half guard.
McVicker moves into full mount! Bloke won't be happy about that!
Bloke really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McVicker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McVicker prevents Bloke from getting the reversal.#T3#
McVicker trying to control but Bloke is having none of it.
McVicker has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bloke's face.
McVicker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McVicker looking to finish Bloke with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bloke!
McVicker landing punches. #T4#
Bloke is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bloke keeps trying to improve his position.
McVicker working Bloke over with strikes here.
Bloke bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McVicker looking for a sweep. Not yet McVicker, not yet.
McVicker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Bloke drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McVicker manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bloke has McVicker in his guard.#REVR#
McVicker slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
McVicker tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Prince McVicker 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
McVicker fails with the takedown
enabling Bloke to counter with a crisp jab.
Bloke swats away the attempt to clinch by McVicker.#CL#
McVicker darts in and clinches Bloke up against the cage.
Bloke lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McVicker.
McVicker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bloke gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bloke working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
McVicker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chilli Bloke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bloke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McVicker avoids the body shot from Bloke.
Bloke scores with a punch to the head.#TD#
McVicker shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T1#
Still in half guard, McVicker seems content to control.
Bloke wants to get back to full guard but McVicker has mounted him!
Bloke is trying to escape the mount.
McVicker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bloke bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Bloke content to stall in guard here.
Prince McVicker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Bloke is fighting to break McVicker's control of his arms but McVicker is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bloke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McVicker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McVicker is pulling down on Bloke's head. It's preventing any offense from Bloke, at least for the moment.
McVicker looking for a sweep. Not yet McVicker, not yet. #SUB2#
Bloke postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McVicker is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bloke, into his guard. #REVR##T3##SUB2#
McVicker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McVicker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McVicker sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
McVicker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McVicker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Bloke throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McVicker controlling from the top position.
Chilli Bloke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

And that's the end of the fight!
Prince McVicker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McVicker, 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: RISE 122
Date: Dec 04, 2022

#R1#
A big left from Clerk Maxwell misses.
Clerk Maxwell throws a jab when McVicker was well out of range.
Clerk Maxwell throws a body shot but no joy.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Nice takedown defense from Clerk Maxwell. No joy for McVicker on that attempt.
Nice body punch from Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell connects with a body shot that sends McVicker's belly button to the back.
McVicker lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVicker lands a nice looking body shot.
McVicker with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Clerk Maxwell to score with a decent uppercut.
Clerk Maxwell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McVicker counters with a straight right hand.
Clerk Maxwell 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.#T1#
Clerk Maxwell works the jab nicely.
McVicker throws a low kick but Clerk Maxwell avoids it.
Clerk Maxwell avoids a punch combination nicely.
A big left from Clerk Maxwell misses.
Clerk Maxwell lands with a shot to the body.
McVicker tries to clinch but Clerk Maxwell moves away
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
James Clerk Maxwell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clerk Maxwell jabs at McVicker's body.
McVicker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A shot to the liver by McVicker. Beautiful body shot.#T2##CL2#
McVicker moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Clerk Maxwell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McVicker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Clerk Maxwell is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Clerk Maxwell scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a looping right.
McVicker ducks under a wild hook from Clerk Maxwell.
A countering left hand to the body from McVicker misses.
Clerk Maxwell throws a body shot but no joy.
McVicker appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McVicker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T3#
Clerk Maxwell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McVicker.
Clerk Maxwell throws a nice looking combination but McVicker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Clerk Maxwell jabs McVicker to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL2#
McVicker closes the distance and pushes Clerk Maxwell back into the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell tries to circle away but McVicker has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McVicker. #BC#
Clerk Maxwell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Clerk Maxwell lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
McVicker looks to land a combination but Clerk Maxwell avoids it well. #T4#
A slow jab from Clerk Maxwell misses its intended target.
Clerk Maxwell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
James Clerk Maxwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prince McVicker.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clerk Maxwell takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McVicker.
McVicker throws out a counter right but Clerk Maxwell avoids it with no problem.
McVicker misses with a left hand
enabling Clerk Maxwell to counter with a crisp jab.
Clerk Maxwell looks to land a right hand but McVicker moved out of range.
Clerk Maxwell connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Clerk Maxwell dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
McVicker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Clerk Maxwell seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Clerk Maxwell's jab looks to have found its range, popping McVicker under the eye.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a right hand #TD2#
and McVicker counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Clerk Maxwell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McVicker on the ground.
McVicker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clerk Maxwell keeps working. #SUB2#
McVicker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Clerk Maxwell sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVicker wants to free his trapped foot but Clerk Maxwell is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Clerk Maxwell is trying is best to control the position here.
Clerk Maxwell blocking the ground and pound attempt from McVicker.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McVicker landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McVicker throws a strike but Clerk Maxwell avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
McVicker throwing strikes but missing.
McVicker wants to pass the guard but Clerk Maxwell is keeping the position.
Clerk Maxwell keeping moving, preventing McVicker from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McVicker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clerk Maxwell is keeping the position for now.
McVicker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Clerk Maxwell is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McVicker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clerk Maxwell.
McVicker tries for a takedown but Clerk Maxwell circles away easily
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
Clerk Maxwell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McVicker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Clerk Maxwell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McVicker.
Clerk Maxwell misses the shot to the body.
Clerk Maxwell cracks McVicker with a good jab.
McVicker closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Clerk Maxwell misses the shot to the body.
Clerk Maxwell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McVicker shoots in looking for a takedown but Clerk Maxwell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McVicker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Clerk Maxwell swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
James Clerk Maxwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prince McVicker.#T4#
Clerk Maxwell throws a shot from downtown. McVicker moves away and avoids it.
Clerk Maxwell throws a body punch but McVicker moves out of range.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a hook.
A countering left hand to the body from McVicker misses.
McVicker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
James Clerk Maxwell is winning the standup battle so far.
McVicker misses with a body shot.
Clerk Maxwell appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clerk Maxwell takes a swing at McVicker's ribcage but misses.
McVicker wants to counter with a clinch but Clerk Maxwell pushes him away.
McVicker throws a right hand that misses
and Clerk Maxwell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clerk Maxwell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McVicker misses with a straight right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Clerk Maxwell dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Clerk Maxwell digs a good body shot into McVicker's ribs.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a wild body shot.
Clerk Maxwell throws a big shot that misses.
McVicker digs a good hook to Clerk Maxwell's body.
Clerk Maxwell scores with a shot to the body.
Clerk Maxwell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVicker walks into a left hand.
Clerk Maxwell slaps away a takedown attempt from McVicker, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
McVicker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Clerk Maxwell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Clerk Maxwell looks to score with a jab to the body but McVicker is just out of range.
McVicker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Clerk Maxwell is out of range and McVicker settles back down. #CL2#
McVicker rushes Clerk Maxwell and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Clerk Maxwell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
McVicker closes the distance and pushes Clerk Maxwell back into the cage.
McVicker is trying to pull guard but Clerk Maxwell turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Clerk Maxwell.
McVicker blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McVicker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Clerk Maxwell creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Clerk Maxwell just misses with a elbow thrown towards McVicker's brow.
Clerk Maxwell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Clerk Maxwell has a couple of punches blocked by McVicker.
McVicker tries for a takedown but Clerk Maxwell manages to get underhooks.
James Clerk Maxwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prince McVicker.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a punch on the inside.
McVicker tries for a takedown but Clerk Maxwell manages to get underhooks.
McVicker is looking for a takedown.
McVicker goes for a takedown attempt but Clerk Maxwell pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Clerk Maxwell throws a body punch but McVicker moves out of range.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a looping right.#T3#
Clerk Maxwell connects with a looping right hand.
Clerk Maxwell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a combination #TD2#
and McVicker counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McVicker controlling the action here.
McVicker tries to pass to full mount but Clerk Maxwell defends it.
Clerk Maxwell is looking to improve his position.
James Clerk Maxwell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
McVicker wants to advance to full mount but Clerk Maxwell doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
McVicker trying to control but Clerk Maxwell is working from the bottom.
Clerk Maxwell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McVicker can do to turn this around?
McVicker is pushing down on Clerk Maxwell's leg trying to pass to half guard. Clerk Maxwell is fighting to maintain full guard but McVicker has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clerk Maxwell on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Prince McVicker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McVicker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Clerk Maxwell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Clerk Maxwell, 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Clerk Maxwell!
A victorious James Clerk Maxwell thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RISE 120
Date: Nov 27, 2022

#R1#
McVicker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brychczy.
McVicker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brychczy.
McVicker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McVicker moves away from the strike by Brychczy.
Brychczy has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
McVicker shoots in for a takedown but Brychczy shows good takedown defense.
A little jabbing left from Brychczy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brychczy throws a right hand that misses
and McVicker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brychczy thinking.
McVicker 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.
Brychczy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A telegraphed right hand from McVicker misses the target.
Brychczy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVicker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brychczy swivels and escapes.
McVicker moves out of range as Brychczy strikes.
Jab from Brychczy.
Brychczy misses with an uppercut
and McVicker counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
McVicker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brychczy scores with a hook to the body. McVicker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brychczy misses the body punch
and McVicker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McVicker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brychczy.
Brychczy swats away the attempt to clinch by McVicker.
Brychczy throws a lazy right hand but McVicker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McVicker is looking to counter punch.#CL#
McVicker clinches.
McVicker has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Brychczy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Prince McVicker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Brychczy on the inside.
Brychczy lands a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Brychczy.
Brychczy scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
McVicker tries to pull guard but Brychczy won't allow it.
Brychczy misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Brychczy. #TD#
Brychczy is fighting off a takedown attempt but McVicker is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Brychczy to the mat. Brychczy regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brychczy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McVicker's guard. #REVB#
Brychczy is stalling in the full guard.
McVicker looking for a sweep. Not yet McVicker, not yet.
Brychczy 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. #SUB#
McVicker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brychczy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brychczy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brychczy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Brychczy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brychczy trying to control but McVicker is working from the bottom.
McVicker working a defensive guard here.
Brychczy wants to control from the top but McVicker keeps moving.
McVicker looking for a sweep. Not yet McVicker, not yet.
Brychczy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
McVicker trying to control the position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Brychczy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Brychczy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McVicker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB#
McVicker has his foot on Brychczy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brychczy works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
McVicker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
McVicker looking for a guillotine here but Brychczy defends easily.
Brychczy trying to control but McVicker is working from the bottom.
McVicker wants to sweep but no luck.
Brychczy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marek Brychczy 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#
McVicker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brychczy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brychczy misses with a hook. McVicker ducked under it nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Brychczy.
McVicker misses with a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Brychczy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McVicker misses with a hook. Brychczy ducked under it nicely.
Brychczy throws out a counter right but McVicker avoids it with no problem.
McVicker slips under a jab.
McVicker seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nice body punch from Brychczy. #TD#
McVicker drives through with a takedown into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Brychczy can do anything to dispel that myth.
McVicker postures up in Brychczy's guard and throws a big left but Brychczy blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brychczy is trying to control the position but McVicker postures up.
Brychczy keeping moving, preventing McVicker from controlling successfully.
Brychczy is pulling down on McVicker's head to control his posture. #T1#
McVicker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brychczy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McVicker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brychczy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brychczy seems keen to control McVicker's posture.
McVicker pushing down on Brychczy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McVicker prevents Brychczy from improving his position.
McVicker is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Brychczy tries to get to full guard but McVicker has control of the leg.
McVicker is thwarting Brychczy's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Brychczy blocking the ground and pound attempt from McVicker.
Brychczy trying to control from the bottom.
McVicker drops an elbow to the side of Brychczy's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brychczy wants to improve his position but McVicker is controlling well.
Brychczy wants to control but McVicker is keeping busy.
Prince McVicker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brychczy is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
McVicker wants to control but Brychczy is keeping him busy.
Brychczy tries to get to full guard but McVicker has control of the leg.
McVicker is thwarting Brychczy's attempts to control the position.
McVicker lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Brychczy trying to hold on to McVicker's head to control him but McVicker postures up.
Brychczy is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute McVicker jumps into side control!
Brychczy wants to control but McVicker postures up.
McVicker lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Brychczy can't do much from the bottom here.
Brychczy is looking to regain half guard here but McVicker keeps moving and retains side control.
Brychczy on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Brychczy avoids any damage from the ground and pound of McVicker.
McVicker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brychczy keeps working.
Brychczy regains half guard.
Brychczy wants to improve his position but McVicker is controlling well. #T4#
Brychczy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McVicker is working away from the top position though.
McVicker looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Brychczy is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
McVicker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brychczy sees it coming and defends easily.
Brychczy wants to control but McVicker is keeping busy.
Brychczy is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McVicker wants to control but Brychczy is keeping him busy.
McVicker passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Brychczy!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Prince McVicker dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Brychczy stuffs the takedown attempt from McVicker. McVicker gets slowly back to his feet.
Brychczy throws a big shot that misses.
Brychczy swats away the attempt to clinch by McVicker.#TD#
McVicker drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
McVicker advances to full mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brychczy is looking to get to half guard.
Brychczy tries to hold on but McVicker pushes him away. #T1#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, McVicker cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
McVicker trying to control but Brychczy is having none of it.
Brychczy manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Brychczy won't allow McVicker to pass to mount.
McVicker slips a nice elbow through Brychczy's hands, connecting with Brychczy's forehead.
McVicker trying to control the action but Brychczy is working from the bottom.
McVicker is thwarting Brychczy's attempts to control the position.
McVicker is trying to control the action in half guard but Brychczy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McVicker not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McVicker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brychczy can do to turn this around?#T2#
Brychczy trying to control here.
Brychczy wants to get back to full guard.
Brychczy controlling the position well.
McVicker tries to pass to full mount but Brychczy defends it.
McVicker takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Brychczy is looking to control McVicker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brychczy avoid being mounted?
Brychczy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Brychczy controlling the position for now.
Brychczy is trying to maintain the position but McVicker is very close to passing his half guard.
McVicker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brychczy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Brychczy is looking for a sweep. McVicker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brychczy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McVicker is working away from the top position though.
Brychczy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McVicker is thwarting Brychczy's attempts to control the position.
Brychczy is positioning himself well to prevent McVicker advancing to mount.
Brychczy has hold of McVicker's hands but McVicker slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McVicker is taking a breather. Brychczy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
McVicker trying to mount his opponent but Brychczy defends it.
Brychczy is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
McVicker thows a huge punch but Brychczy dodges it nicely.
McVicker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McVicker working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
McVicker not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McVicker drops an elbow to the side of Brychczy's head.
McVicker is looking to take a break and control but Brychczy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McVicker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brychczy defending well though.
Brychczy keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Brychczy tries to roll over but McVicker keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brychczy keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Brychczy trying to control but McVicker postures up.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: RISE 111
Date: Oct 28, 2022

#R1#
Some wild striking there from McVicker.
McBean changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McVicker tries to avoid it but McBean manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McVicker to the ground. McVicker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McVicker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McBean.
McBean moves out of range as McVicker strikes.
McVicker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McVicker lands an overhand right.#CL#
McVicker rushes McBean and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McBean fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McBean jumps guard but McVicker turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Prince McVicker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Otto McBean.
McVicker lands an uppercut.
McBean fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBean letting McVicker take a breather here.
McBean is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McVicker to keep the fight standing.
McBean is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McVicker to keep the fight standing.
McBean jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McVicker walks away with a smile on his face. McBean gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T1#
McBean changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McVicker tries to avoid it but McBean manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McVicker to the ground. McVicker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from McVicker misses the target.
McBean fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
McBean looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McVicker is trying to control but can't.
McBean wants to take a breather but McVicker is having none of it. #T2#
McVicker is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
McBean wants to work for an arm triangle but McVicker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
McBean seems to be working for a kimura but McVicker defends the submission attempt.
McBean passes the guard and advances to mount!
McBean seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but McVicker is holding on tight. #T3#
McVicker is looking to improve his position but McBean isn't that keen on the idea.
McBean takes McVicker's back. #SUB2#
McVicker is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if McBean gets his way! #SUB2#
McBean is looking for the choke from the back position but McVicker is controlling his hands well.
McVicker is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #T4##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McVicker is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB2#
McBean patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
McBean keeps control of the position as McVicker tries to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
McBean is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! McVicker is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Otto McBean!
Otto McBean is the new bantamweight champion!

Event: RISE 102: McVicker v Green
Date: Sep 25, 2022

#R1##TD#
McVicker looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Green!
Green takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB#
McVicker looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Green 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.
McVicker working the strikes but Green uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #SUB#
McVicker is working for a submission of some sort.
Green is staying active underneath McVicker, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVicker wants to pass the guard but Green is defending well.
Green blocking the ground and pound attempt from McVicker.
McVicker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McVicker 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.
McVicker controlling the action here.
McVicker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McVicker is thwarting Green's attempts to control the position.
Green won't allow McVicker to pass to mount. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McVicker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McVicker is just content to waste time from the top position. Green takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Green looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but McVicker puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Green wants to get back to full guard.
McVicker uses his free foot to push down on Green's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Green. #SUB#
McVicker wants to finish this one by submission but Green is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from McVicker.
McVicker throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier. #T3#
McVicker sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
McVicker misses with some ground and pound and Green recovers position to half guard. #SUB#
McVicker 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. McVicker eventually gives up the hold.
McVicker trying to mount his opponent but Green defends it.
Green has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McVicker is working away from the top position though.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McVicker in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McVicker scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
McVicker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Green sees it coming and defends easily.
Green is trying to maintain the position but McVicker is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McVicker trying to pass the guard but Green defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Prince McVicker 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#
McVicker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Prince McVicker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Green. Beautiful body shot.
Green throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Green moves out of range as McVicker strikes.
McVicker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Green throws a shot from downtown. McVicker moves away and avoids it.
Left hook, right uppercut from McVicker.
McVicker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVicker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Green sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Prince McVicker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Green walks into a stiff left hand from McVicker.
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McVicker moves away.
McVicker fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Green throws a body punch but McVicker moves out of range.
McVicker ducks right into an uppercut from Green.
McVicker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Green connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McVicker scrambles back to his feet.
Green uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McVicker.
Nice defenses there by McVicker.
McVicker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Green counters with a nice body shot.
Green tests McVicker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McVicker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Green as he jumps to the side. #T2#
Nice uppercut lands for McVicker. That snapped Green's head back.
McVicker moves out of range of the strikes.
McVicker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Green circles away quickly and effectively.
McVicker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Green stuffs the takedown.
McVicker misses with a series of wild punches.
McVicker has his takedown stuffed
and Green counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
McVicker dives in and grabs Green's left leg, looking for a takedown. Green pushes down on McVicker's head and hops out.
Green on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Green misses with a left hand #TD#
and McVicker decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Green's guard.
Prince McVicker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McVicker throws a strike but Green rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
McVicker looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Green puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Green not doing much here.
McVicker tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Green has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Green controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
McVicker wants to control but Green is having none of it.
Green can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McVicker is looking to escape.
Green takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lester Green showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3##TD#
McVicker closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Green's guard.

Green has his feet on McVicker's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Green has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Green scores with a nice strike.
Green with a hook.
McVicker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Green. #TD#
McVicker drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McVicker tries to move into full mount but can't pass Green's legs. #SUB#
McVicker thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
McVicker passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Green!
Green avoids a strike by McVicker and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in McVicker's guard! Fantastic escape!
Green slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McVicker looking for a sweep. Not yet McVicker, not yet. #T2#
McVicker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Green controls the pace.
McVicker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Green is one step ahead there.
Green controls from within his opponent's guard.
McVicker keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully.
McVicker throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #T3#
Green won't allow McVicker to sweep him here.
Green must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Green wants to control from the top but McVicker keeps moving.
McVicker working a defensive guard here.
Green controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
McVicker looking to score a takedown here. Green is defending well but McVicker drives through and ends up in Green's guard.#T4#
McVicker wants to pass the guard but Green is keeping the position.
McVicker is looking to advance position but Green has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
McVicker is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lester Green really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
McVicker misses with a body shot.
Green swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McVicker misses with a takedown attempt - Green sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Green throws a predictable looking body shot #TD#
and McVicker counters with a single leg into guard. Green didn't expect that.
McVicker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Green has McVicker pulled in close to control his posture.
McVicker trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVicker looking to sit in guard and control but Green gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
McVicker keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB#
McVicker has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Green is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for McVicker.
Green controlling the position from side mount.
McVicker manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T2#
McVicker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McVicker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McVicker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Green keeps working.
Green is looking to improve his position.
McVicker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McVicker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Green manages to get to full guard.
Green has control of McVicker's left arm, preventing McVicker from doing any damage.
McVicker trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.
McVicker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McVicker throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McVicker wants to pass the guard but Green is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lester Green seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McVicker misses with a takedown
and Green counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Green darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#TD#
McVicker gets a double leg takedown into Green's guard.
Green pulls McVicker in to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McVicker wants to pass the guard but Green is keeping the position.
McVicker throws an elbow that misses. Green uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McVicker's guard. Nice move by Green!#REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Prince McVicker will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Green misses the jab.
Green slips under a jab from McVicker.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McVicker.
A jab lands there for Green.#TD#
McVicker feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVicker wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving.
Green seems keen to control McVicker's posture.
Green working a defensive guard here. #T1#
Green has control of McVicker's left arm, preventing McVicker from doing any damage.
McVicker passes into half guard.
Green blocking the ground and pound attempt from McVicker.
McVicker working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Green moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Green keeping moving, preventing McVicker from controlling successfully.
Green looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McVicker looking to pass the guard.
McVicker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
McVicker misses with a hook. Green ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Green throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McVicker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Green sprawls and moves away.
McVicker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McVicker is looking to counter the offense by Green and move into the clinch.
Green stuffs the takedown attempt from McVicker. McVicker gets slowly back to his feet.
Green dips to his left and cracks McVicker with an uppercut!
Green cracks McVicker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD#
McVicker feints and as Green raises his hands in defense, McVicker changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
McVicker wants to pass the guard but Green is keeping the position.#T4#
Green is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Green bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McVicker's guard. #REVB#
McVicker looking for a sweep. Not yet McVicker, not yet.
McVicker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McVicker looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Green utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

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 Prince McVicker.
I think McVicker has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Glass scores the fight 48:47
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 48:47

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

Event: RISE 94: Beckwith v McVicker
Date: Aug 28, 2022

#R1##TD#
McVicker gets the takedown into side control.
A lull in the action here as McVicker stalls from top position.
McVicker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beckwith keeps working.
Beckwith struggling a bit here.
Beckwith is trying to escape the position but McVicker is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVicker trying to control the action but Beckwith is working from the bottom.
McVicker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Beckwith is looking for a sweep.#T1#
McVicker advances to mount.
McVicker prevents Beckwith from getting the reversal.
Beckwith is in a horrible position here. McVicker smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
McVicker lands with some strikes.
Beckwith working to try and regain half guard.
Beckwith tries to hold on but McVicker postures up.
McVicker looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
McVicker tries to control but Beckwith wriggling away.
McVicker looking to control and managing it successfully.
Beckwith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McVicker controlling from mount.
McVicker prevents Beckwith from getting the reversal.#T3#
Beckwith tries to lock up and control but McVicker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McVicker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Beckwith wants to control but McVicker is having none of it.
McVicker looking to control and managing it successfully.
McVicker avoids the attempt from Beckwith to control.
McVicker looking to control but Beckwith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Beckwith is looking to improve his position but McVicker isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McVicker trying to control but Beckwith is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McVicker looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beckwith is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, McVicker cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Prince McVicker 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#
Beckwith tries to close the distance and clinch up but McVicker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Beckwith closes this distance looking for a takedown but McVicker circles away.
As Beckwith tries to get set, McVicker tries to push him back and clinch up but Beckwith manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Beckwith tries to keep at a distance but McVicker has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
McVicker lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Beckwith wants to improve his position but McVicker is controlling well.
Well, if McVicker is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Beckwith wants to get back to full guard.
Beckwith has a hand on McVicker's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. McVicker takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Beckwith really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McVicker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Beckwith keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McVicker landing punches. #T2#
McVicker controlling his opponent.
Beckwith is working to get back to half guard.
McVicker controlling from the full mount.
McVicker is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Beckwith can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Beckwith tries to lock up and control but McVicker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McVicker controlling from mount.
Beckwith is desperately trying to improve his position but McVicker has a good base and remains in mount.
McVicker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beckwith can do to turn this around?#T3#
McVicker landing punches.
McVicker prevents Beckwith from getting the reversal.
McVicker postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Beckwith looks a forlorn figure.
Beckwith working to try and regain half guard.
Beckwith is squirming around, avoiding McVicker's attempts to control the action.
Beckwith is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
McVicker wants to control the pace but Beckwith is squirming around nicely.
McVicker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McVicker tries to control but Beckwith wriggling away.
Beckwith tries to reverse the position but McVicker maintains control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McVicker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Beckwith tries to lock up and control but McVicker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Prince McVicker dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3##TD#
McVicker looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
McVicker passes into half guard.
Beckwith won't allow McVicker to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Beckwith with the active half guard here but McVicker passes nicely into side control.
McVicker tries to advance to mount but Beckwith denies him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckwith gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Beckwith is trying desperately to improve position.#T1#
McVicker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McVicker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McVicker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McVicker avoids the attempt from Beckwith to control.
Beckwith tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McVicker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Prince McVicker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Beckwith is working to get back to half guard.
McVicker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Beckwith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Beckwith is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McVicker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Beckwith is looking to escape.
McVicker controlling from the full mount.
Beckwith is wriggling around trying to escape. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McVicker looking to control but Beckwith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Beckwith tries to hold on but McVicker postures up.
Beckwith slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Beckwith actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Beckwith actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beckwith is pressing down on McVicker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Prince McVicker clearly takes 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.#R4##CL2#
Beckwith pushes McVicker up against the cage in a clinch.
Beckwith tries to pull guard but McVicker holds him up against the cage and eventually Beckwith drops back down to his feet.
McVicker swings wildly with an uppercut but Beckwith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beckwith tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McVicker smiles and moves away.
McVicker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beckwith manages to avoid it.
Beckwith is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McVicker throws a big shot that misses.
Beckwith wants to clinch up but McVicker keeps it at a distance.
Beckwith shoots for a double leg takedown but McVicker sprawls well. He's pushed Beckwith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A counter left hand to the body from McVicker misses its target.
Prince McVicker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudy Beckwith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckwith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McVicker throws out the jab.
McVicker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Beckwith. #T1#
McVicker throws a series of punches but Beckwith moves out of range.
McVicker misses with a body punch #TD2#
and Beckwith decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McVicker's guard.
Beckwith works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McVicker tries to roll over but Beckwith keeps him under control.
McVicker controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Beckwith wants to pass the guard but McVicker is defending well.
McVicker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
McVicker is working hard here to advance position.
McVicker wants to control but Beckwith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McVicker moves into full guard.
Beckwith looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Beckwith is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McVicker is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McVicker has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Beckwith looking for a guillotine here but McVicker defends easily. #T3#
Beckwith keeping full guard, as McVicker tries to pass. #SUB2#
Beckwith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McVicker defends well.#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.
McVicker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McVicker trying to control the position from guard on top but Beckwith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Prince McVicker will probably get the nod.
That's time! McVicker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Beckwith misses with a takedown attempt - McVicker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from McVicker misses its target.
McVicker misses with an uppercut. Beckwith saw that one coming.
Prince McVicker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McVicker slaps away a takedown attempt from Beckwith, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Beckwith fails with a takedown attempt.
Prince McVicker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudy Beckwith.#CL#
McVicker instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Beckwith manages to pull guard.
McVicker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
McVicker seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Beckwith for as long as he can get away with.
Our spies down at at LVPED inform us that Beckwith has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
McVicker won't allow Beckwith to sweep him here.
McVicker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Beckwith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McVicker defends well.
McVicker is stalling in the full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rudy Beckwith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Prince McVicker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McVicker's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
McVicker lands with a hook. Beckwith tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Beckwith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting McVicker counter with a right hand. #TD#
McVicker throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Beckwith tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. McVicker is in Beckwith's guard.
McVicker tries to free his leg and advance position but Beckwith is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Beckwith looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! McVicker has picked Beckwith up and slammed him! Beckwith can't keep hold of the triangle and McVicker manages to pass to side control!#T3#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Beckwith is looking to reverse the position.
Beckwith sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
McVicker wants to free his trapped foot but Beckwith is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Beckwith is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McVicker is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beckwith tries to roll over but McVicker keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Beckwith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Prince McVicker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McVicker 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 50:46
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:45

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

Event: RISE: From the Ashes
Date: Jul 24, 2022

#R1#
Fries slips a straight right by McVicker.
Fries throws a hook but McVicker blocks it.
Fries misses with a wild combination.
McVicker appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McVicker scores with a jab to the body.
McVicker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fries throws a shot from downtown. McVicker moves away and avoids it.
Fries fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fries throws a body shot but no joy.
McVicker swings for the body but Fries moves out of range.
Fries misses with a body shot.
McVicker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fries thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVicker thuds his right hand into Fries's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from McVicker enables Fries to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McVicker manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fries stopping the sweep attempt from McVicker.#T1#
Fries throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fries with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fries accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McVicker is trying to keep Fries in close.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McVicker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fries pinned against the cage. Fries gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fries uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McVicker.
Jab from McVicker.#T2#
McVicker scores with the left hand. Fries knows he should have avoided that one.
Fries swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling McVicker to counter with a crisp jab.
Fries takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fries shoots in and drives through. McVicker sprawls well.
Fries swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McVicker seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McVicker throws a lazy right hand but Fries sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McVicker takes a swing at Fries's ribcage but misses.
McVicker throws a right hand that Fries ducks under and follows up with a left that Fries also avoids with ease.
Fries looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fries fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McVicker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McVicker slips a jab from Fries.
Fries looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fries lands with a good body shot.
Fries throws an overhand right that lands on McVicker's shoulder, as McVicker tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
McVicker instigates a clinch.
Fries on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T3#
Fries tries to throw a body punch but McVicker avoids it by throwing Fries back against the cage.
McVicker tries to throw a body punch but Fries avoids it by throwing McVicker back against the cage.
McVicker cracks Fries with a nice body shot.
McVicker can't find room to land a body shot as Fries controls the action.
Nice body punch from McVicker.
McVicker misses with a hook from the clinch.
McVicker has a couple of punches blocked by Fries.
Fries blocks a body shot from McVicker.
McVicker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fries tries to score a body lock takedown but McVicker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McVicker.
Fries blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
McVicker just leaning against Fries, taking a breather.
McVicker lands a shot to the body.
Fries tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fries blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fries misses with a punch to the body.
Fries has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McVicker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Prince McVicker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deacon Fries.
McVicker misses with a short punch on the inside.
McVicker struggles to land a body shot inside as Fries controls his hands.
Fries has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. McVicker seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Fries can turn it around.
McVicker misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
McVicker manages to break the clinch.
McVicker scores with a one two! Fries had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#It looks like Deacon Fries has been cut.
Fries throws out a leg kick but McVicker moves out of range and Fries only half commits.
McVicker slips under a jab from Fries.
Fries jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A quick step to the side and McVicker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Prince McVicker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Deacon Fries's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
McVicker closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fries to the mat! Fries manages to get full guard. #SUB2#
Fries has his foot on McVicker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McVicker works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Fries throws his legs up looking for a submission but McVicker uses it to pass to side control.
Fries tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McVicker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McVicker landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
McVicker working the ground and pound from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fries is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McVicker off and has taken his back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Fries's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
McVicker tries to break free. #T1#
McVicker is working hard here to advance position.
McVicker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fries can do to turn this around?
Fries tries to get the hooks in deep but McVicker pushed the leg off.
Fries lands punches and elbows. #SUB2#
Fries looking for the RNC.
Fries keeps control of the position as McVicker tries to break free.
Fries lands shots from the back. #T2#
McVicker breaks Fries's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Fries looking for a sweep. Not yet Fries, not yet.
McVicker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McVicker is looking to advance position but Fries has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
McVicker tries to reverse the position but Fries maintains control.#T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fries landing shots from mount.
Fries can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McVicker is looking to escape.
Fries looking to finish with strikes here! #T4#
McVicker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fries tries to control but McVicker wriggling away.
McVicker keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fries misses with a head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Deacon Fries will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Deacon Fries's cut.
That's time! McVicker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
A shot to the liver by McVicker. Beautiful body shot.
McVicker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Prince McVicker is winning the standup battle so far.
Fries keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McVicker slips under a jab.
Fries keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McVicker darts in looking for a takedown but Fries gets double underhooks and turns McVicker into the cage.
McVicker tries to work over Fries's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McVicker misses with some punches.
McVicker swings wildly with an uppercut but Fries uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from McVicker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVicker misses with a body punch.
McVicker misses with a punch to the body.
Fries misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Fries wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fries tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fries avoiding damage as McVicker throws knees to the body. #BC#
McVicker breaks from the clinch.
McVicker is looking to wear down Fries with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fries fails with a takedown attempt.
Fries misses the shot to the body.
McVicker looks to land a left hand but Fries moved out of range nicely.
Fries takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McVicker moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fries goes for a double leg but McVicker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McVicker continues to drive forward.
McVicker is looking to counter the offense by Fries and move into the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from McVicker. Those never looked like landing.
Fries swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - McVicker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fries is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McVicker with a body shot.
Fries shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McVicker as he jumps to the side.
Prince McVicker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deacon Fries.
Fries looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fries looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#KD#
Oooooh!!! McVicker has knocked Fries down with a huge combo! McVicker steps away and waves a wobbly Fries back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Fries is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McVicker cracks Fries with a hook to the temple - Fries is on wobbly legs here! McVicker swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Fries falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! McVicker wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Prince McVicker!
Prince McVicker seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RISE X22
Date: May 29, 2022

#R1##TD#
McVicker gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McBean to score an easy takedown into full guard.
McVicker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McBean trying to control but McVicker is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
McBean drops back, looking for a kneebar! McVicker looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McVicker looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McVicker! #REVB#
McBean might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McBean is not content to let McVicker control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBean is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
McVicker working the head and body with strikes.
McVicker working the body and head with strikes.
McBean is looking to reverse the position.
McBean dodges the ground and pound from McVicker.
McBean is trying to control McVicker's posture but McVicker avoids it.
McVicker in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
An elbow from McVicker crashes against the mat.
McBean avoids any damage from the ground and pound of McVicker. #T2#
McBean prevents McVicker from improving position. #SUB2#
McVicker swings around for an armbar but McBean sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into McVicker's guard.
McBean trying to control the position from guard on top but McVicker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
McBean postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McVicker is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of McBean, into his guard. #REVB#
McVicker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
McVicker throws an elbow that misses. McBean uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McVicker's guard. Nice move by McBean!#REVR#
McVicker wants to sweep but no luck.
McBean passes McVicker's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McBean prevents McVicker from improving his position.
McBean looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
McVicker tries to regain full guard. Instead though, McBean has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
McBean wants to control the pace but McVicker is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
McBean is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But McVicker has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from McVicker!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McBean looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Prince McVicker will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
McVicker is looking to clinch.
McBean uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McVicker.
McBean uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McVicker.
McBean moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McBean looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McBean dives in for a single leg takedown but McVicker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McVicker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McVicker pushes McBean back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from McVicker.
McVicker lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McBean.
McVicker tries a body shot but McBean blocks it.
McVicker lands a shoulder strike.
McBean tries to pull guard but McVicker forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McBean fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otto McBean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McBean tries to pull guard but McVicker won't allow it. #BC2#
McVicker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Otto McBean is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McVicker fails in his attempt to clinch.
McVicker dives in and grabs McBean's left leg, looking for a takedown. McBean pushes down on McVicker's head and hops out.#T1#
McVicker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McBean.
McVicker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McVicker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McBean momentarily.
McVicker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McVicker shoots in looking for a takedown but McBean manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McVicker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McBean shoots in looking for a takedown but McVicker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McBean's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McBean tries to score a power double leg takedown but McVicker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McBean somewhat.
McVicker stuns McBean with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McBean closes the distance and clinches up with McVicker, looking for a takedown. McBean pushes McVicker against the cage but McVicker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jab from McVicker.#T2#
McVicker lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McBean backs up against the cage.
McVicker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McBean manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McVicker throws a jab but it's blocked by McBean.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horrible takedown attempt by McBean or perhaps it was just good defense by McVicker, which made it look bad. #TD#
McBean throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. McVicker tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. McBean is in McVicker's guard.
McVicker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McVicker is trying to keep McBean in close. #SUB#
McBean drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McVicker dives on top into guard.#REVB#
McVicker wants to pass the guard but McBean is keeping the position.#T3##SUB#
McBean looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McVicker passes into side control.
The ground and pound from McVicker seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
McBean is looking to regain half guard here but McVicker keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
McVicker is trying to get an arm triangle but McBean is defending well. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McVicker cracks McBean with a big elbow.
McBean gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
McVicker trying to control from half guard but McBean is working away.
McBean keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McVicker trying to mount his opponent but McBean defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Prince McVicker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
McVicker swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
McBean shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McVicker is trying to defend but McBean finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
McVicker wants to control but McBean is keeping busy.
McVicker is looking for a sweep. McBean is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBean wants to take a breather but McVicker is having none of it.
McVicker won't allow McBean to pass to mount.
McVicker trying to control but McBean postures up. #T1##SUB#
McBean is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Otto McBean overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McVicker is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute McBean jumps into side control!#SUB#
McBean wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McVicker, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
McBean is trying to get an arm triangle but McVicker is defending well. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
McBean thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McVicker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McBean trying to control the action but McVicker is working from the bottom.
McBean is really struggling to control McVicker but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T3#
McVicker is trying to escape the position but McBean is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
McBean fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McVicker sprawls well initially but McBean persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McVicker trying to hold on to McBean's head to control him but McBean postures up. #SUB2#
McVicker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McBean pulls his head out easily.
McVicker has a hand on McBean's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. McBean takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#T4#
McVicker keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Otto McBean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
McBean moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, McVicker has worked his arm free - good work by McVicker!
McVicker tries to bench press McBean off him but McBean keeps the position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Prince McVicker!
Our winner, Prince McVicker, 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: EFC 34: Payette vs. Boeykens
Date: Apr 01, 2022

#R1##CL#
McVicker moves into the clinch successfully.
Belenuik tries to pull guard but McVicker holds him up against the cage and eventually Belenuik drops back down to his feet.
Belenuik tries to pull guard but McVicker forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Belenuik is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Belenuik taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Belenuik can't find room to land a body shot as McVicker controls the action.
Belenuik tries to pull guard but McVicker forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Prince McVicker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danylo Belenuik.
Belenuik tries to pull guard but McVicker won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
McVicker is trying to trip Belenuik. He has hold of a leg but Belenuik is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. McVicker persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Belenuik is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McVicker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Belenuik swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
McVicker preventing the sweep.
McVicker content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McVicker sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Belenuik's guard.
McVicker passes to side control.
McVicker 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.
Belenuik manages to get back to half guard.
Belenuik is looking for a sweep. McVicker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Belenuik is still trying to improve position.#T2#
McVicker drops an elbow to the side of Belenuik's head.
McVicker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McVicker is pressing down on Belenuik's thigh, looking to free his foot. Belenuik is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belenuik trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Belenuik is in a horrible position here. McVicker smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
McVicker cracks Belenuik with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Belenuik is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T3#
McVicker scores with a couple of good head shots there. #ROC#Belenuik is rocked!#SUB#
McVicker is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Belenuik to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Belenuik shrugs it off.
Belenuik is still in real trouble! Can McVicker finish him?
Belenuik tries to hold on but McVicker postures up.
Belenuik holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as McVicker tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Belenuik seems to have recovered his senses.
The referee warns Belenuik that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #T4#
McVicker looking to control but Belenuik is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Belenuik regains half guard.
Belenuik wants to get back to full guard.
McVicker takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McVicker throwing shots but Belenuik is blocking nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Belenuik actively working from the bottom here.
McVicker is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Prince McVicker dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
McVicker keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like McVicker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McVicker misses the shot to the body.
McVicker fails to land with a series of punches.
McVicker misses with a few strikes there.
McVicker loads up on a big right hand but Belenuik slips the punch.
McVicker misses with an uppercut.
McVicker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McVicker misses the jab.
McVicker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Belenuik.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVicker swings for the body but Belenuik moves out of range. #TD#
McVicker shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Prince McVicker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Belenuik working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because McVicker has passed into half guard!
Belenuik is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Belenuik is staying active underneath McVicker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Belenuik tries to get to full guard but McVicker has control of the leg.
McVicker is looking to advance position but Belenuik won't allow it.
McVicker is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McVicker wants to take a breather but Belenuik is having none of it.
Belenuik tries to get to full guard but McVicker has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Belenuik looking for submissions off his back.
Belenuik moves into full guard.
Belenuik is trying to control the position but McVicker postures up. #T3##SUB2#
Belenuik is looking for a triangle but McVicker pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Belenuik is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Belenuik keeping moving, preventing McVicker from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A swing and a miss from McVicker.
Belenuik is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McVicker just misses with a punch to the body.
McVicker tries a low kick but Belenuik avoids it.
Prince McVicker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belenuik showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McVicker.
Belenuik changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Belenuik tries to clinch up but McVicker circles away and keeps his distance.#T4#
Belenuik takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
No luck for Belenuik with that takedown attempt.
Belenuik darts in looking for a takedown but McVicker gets double underhooks and turns Belenuik into the cage.
Belenuik tries to clinch but McVicker moves away
enabling McVicker to counter with a crisp jab.
McVicker throws a big shot that misses.
McVicker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McVicker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McVicker lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Belenuik has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Belenuik and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Belenuik clinches up against the cage.
Belenuik has a couple of punches blocked by McVicker.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Prince McVicker dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Belenuik ducks under a wild hook from McVicker.
McVicker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Belenuik can do to turn this around?#TD#
McVicker scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Belenuik looking for submissions off his back.
Belenuik moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McVicker slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVicker won't allow Belenuik to sweep him here.
McVicker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McVicker postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
McVicker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Belenuik is keeping the position for now.
McVicker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McVicker looking to pass the guard.
Belenuik not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Belenuik escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McVicker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Belenuik can't keep his opponent in guard - McVicker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Belenuik has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McVicker is working away from the top position though.
Belenuik is looking for a sweep. McVicker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Belenuik wants to control but McVicker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McVicker passes to full mount!
McVicker raining down shots from the mount!#SUB#
McVicker has hold of Belenuik's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Belenuik manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #T3#
Belenuik keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
BOOM! McVicker connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Danylo Belenuik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Belenuik 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.
Belenuik tries to reverse the position but McVicker maintains control.
McVicker avoids the attempt from Belenuik to control.
McVicker looking to control but Belenuik is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Belenuik is bucking up trying to escape but McVicker cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
McVicker landing strikes from the mount and Belenuik is in trouble!
Belenuik gets back to half guard.
McVicker lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McVicker is trying to control. Belenuik wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McVicker slips a nice elbow through Belenuik's hands, connecting with Belenuik's forehead.
Belenuik avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McVicker.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McVicker lands with a punch from half guard.
Prince McVicker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McVicker prevents Belenuik from improving his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Prince McVicker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McVicker, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Prince McVicker!
Our winner, Prince McVicker, 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: Commonwealth FF 2
Date: Dec 31, 2021

#R1##TD2#
McVicker shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McVicker showed some decent athleticism there.
Magee is looking to get back to is feet but McVicker passes into side control.
McVicker working the ground and pound.
McVicker controls the position. #SUB2#
McVicker wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Magee, who protects the arm well.
McVicker landing a few strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McVicker trying to control the position but Magee is working away. #T1#
McVicker lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Magee is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
McVicker lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Magee down.
Magee is trying to improve his position.
Magee takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Magee takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
McVicker is chipping away with strikes.
McVicker working away.
McVicker landing a few strikes. #T2#
Magee on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Magee knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McVicker on the ground.
Magee gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
McVicker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
McVicker working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Magee looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by McVicker! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Prince McVicker!
A victorious Prince McVicker thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: QFC Tournament 1077 Round 4
Date: Nov 17, 2021

#R1#
McVicker shoots in looking for a takedown. Driesen tries to sprawl out of it but McVicker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Driesen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McVicker moves out of range of the strikes.
Driesen moves out of range of the strikes.
McVicker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Driesen moves away.
Driesen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McVicker.
McVicker throws an overhand right that lands on Driesen's shoulder, as Driesen tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Driesen has closed the distance and engaged McVicker in a clinch.
Driesen misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driesen lands a nice elbow.
McVicker dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Driesen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McVicker gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T1##BC2#
Driesen breaks the clinch.
Driesen misses with a series of wild punches.
Driesen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Driesen clinches.
Driesen is trying to drag McVicker to the mat but McVicker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McVicker stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Driesen is trying to break the clinch but McVicker is controlling him.#T2#
McVicker throws a punch but it's blocked by Driesen.
McVicker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Driesen.
Driesen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McVicker is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Prince McVicker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Van Driesen.
Driesen tries for a takedown. No joy.
McVicker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Driesen.
Driesen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McVicker gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McVicker is pressed up against the cage. Driesen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McVicker down to the mat. McVicker avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McVicker shoots in and drives through. Driesen sprawls well.#CL#
McVicker has Driesen up against the cage in a clinch. #T3##BC#
McVicker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McVicker misses with a hook. Driesen ducked under it nicely. #CL#
McVicker pushes Driesen up against the cage in a clinch.
McVicker avoiding damage as Driesen throws knees to the body.
McVicker looking to throw knees to the head but Driesen is blocking nicely.
Driesen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McVicker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McVicker tries to land knees in the clinch but Driesen avoids the damage to the body.
Driesen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McVicker is defending well for now.
McVicker has Driesen pushed against the cage.#T4#
Driesen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McVicker after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
McVicker is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Driesen can't fight it off and eventually McVicker manages to take the fight to the floor. Driesen looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McVicker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Driesen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McVicker tries to free his leg and advance position but Driesen is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McVicker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Driesen has an active guard here but McVicker has managed to pass into half guard.
Driesen regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Prince McVicker dominated that round.
That's time! McVicker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
McVicker closes the distance and pushes Driesen back into the cage.
McVicker stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Driesen goes for a takedown in the clinch but McVicker prevents it. #BC2#
Driesen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Driesen pivots, looking for a leg kick but McVicker is out of range and Driesen settles back down.
McVicker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Driesen throws out the jab.
McVicker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Driesen can do to turn this around?
Driesen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McVicker manages to avoid it.
McVicker attempts a counter takedown but Driesen avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVicker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Driesen.
McVicker half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McVicker circles away from the clinch attempt.
McVicker half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McVicker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Driesen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Driesen moves away from the strike by McVicker. #T1#
Driesen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Driesen throws out a loose jab but McVicker uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
McVicker closes the distance and clinches.
Driesen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Driesen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Prince McVicker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Van Driesen.#TD#
McVicker gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
McVicker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Driesen is keeping the position for now.
McVicker with a nice head shot there.
McVicker trying to control but Driesen is working from the bottom.
McVicker is pushing down on Driesen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Driesen is fighting to maintain full guard but McVicker has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2#
Driesen wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McVicker stalling.
McVicker is looking to take a break and control but Driesen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McVicker slips a nice elbow through Driesen's hands, connecting with Driesen's forehead.
Driesen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McVicker prevents Driesen from improving his position.
McVicker performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3##SUB2#
McVicker moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Driesen.
McVicker trying to control the position but Driesen is working away.
Driesen manages to work his way to half guard, despite McVicker's best efforts.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Driesen trying to hold on to McVicker's head to control him but McVicker postures up.
McVicker prevents Driesen from improving his position.
McVicker is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
McVicker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Driesen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McVicker looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Prince McVicker 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#
A looping hook to the body misses from McVicker. Driesen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Driesen with the counter takedown but McVicker avoids it easily.
McVicker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Driesen misses with an uppercut. McVicker saw that one coming.
McVicker is looking to clinch but Driesen is avoiding it.
Driesen feints the counter takedown.
McVicker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Driesen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McVicker goes for a double leg but Driesen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Driesen continues to drive forward.
McVicker misses with a punch on the inside.
The referee calls for McVicker to work.
McVicker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Driesen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Driesen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Driesen closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and McVicker counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McVicker.
McVicker landing with the ground and pound.
Driesen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
McVicker scoring with some ground and pound.
Driesen keeping full guard, as McVicker tries to pass.
McVicker trying to control but Driesen is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Driesen isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. McVicker stacks Driesen 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 McVicker!
Prince McVicker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Driesen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
McVicker wants to take a breather but Driesen is having none of it. #SUB2#
Driesen looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and McVicker pushes past his half guard into mount!
Driesen is trying to escape the mount. #T3#
McVicker landing punches.
McVicker working Driesen over with strikes here.
McVicker content just to control the position here.
McVicker lands a couple of good shots and Driesen has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
McVicker lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by McVicker.
McVicker controls the action.
McVicker has the hooks in. Driesen is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Driesen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
McVicker is working the ground and pound. Can Driesen escape?
McVicker lands shots from the back.
Driesen tries to break free.
McVicker trying to control momentarily.
Driesen manages to reverse the position and now he's in McVicker's guard. Nice work there by Driesen.
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!#SUB#
McVicker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Driesen defends it easily.
Van Driesen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Prince McVicker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McVicker trying to control the position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Prince McVicker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McVicker, 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Prince McVicker!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Prince McVicker!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Prince McVicker!

Prince McVicker wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Prince McVicker thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: QFC Tournament 1077 Round 3
Date: Nov 16, 2021

#R1#
McVicker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McVicker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lamoreaux.
Prince McVicker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McVicker throws a body punch but Lamoreaux moves out of range.
McVicker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lamoreaux tries to clinch but McVicker moves out of range.
Lamoreaux swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
and McVicker counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McVicker.
McVicker trying to control but Lamoreaux is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Lamoreaux working for a triangle but McVicker defends it easily.
McVicker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lamoreaux is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVicker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1##SUB#
Lamoreaux is looking for a triangle but McVicker pushes his legs off easily.
McVicker stays in close to Lamoreaux's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McVicker is in close to Lamoreaux's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McVicker wants to pass the guard but Lamoreaux is keeping the position.
McVicker throws a big right hand that misses.
McVicker wants to control from the top but Lamoreaux keeps moving. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lamoreaux wants to sweep but no luck.
McVicker trying to control the position from guard on top but Lamoreaux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McVicker postures up and lands a big shot to Lamoreaux's brow.
McVicker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lamoreaux wants to sweep here but McVicker controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
McVicker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lamoreaux keeping moving, preventing McVicker from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB#
Lamoreaux is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lamoreaux controlling McVicker's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McVicker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lamoreaux is trying to control the position but McVicker postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
McVicker closes the distance and clinches.
McVicker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lamoreaux prevents a body shot from McVicker. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#BC2#
McVicker breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
McVicker shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lamoreaux's guard.
Lamoreaux wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
McVicker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lamoreaux has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McVicker has managed to get both his arms back between Lamoreaux's legs - danger averted.
Lamoreaux is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Lamoreaux working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McVicker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McVicker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McVicker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Prince McVicker 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#
McVicker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lamoreaux is out of range.
McVicker throws a hook but Lamoreaux blocks it.
McVicker misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Lamoreaux counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lamoreaux.
McVicker wants to control but Lamoreaux passes easily into half guard.
McVicker trying to hold on to Lamoreaux's head to control him but Lamoreaux postures up.
McVicker is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Lamoreaux seems to be working for a kimura but McVicker defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamoreaux working McVicker over with strikes. #T1#
Lamoreaux trying to control from half guard but McVicker is working away.
McVicker wants to improve his position but Lamoreaux is controlling well.
Lamoreaux thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McVicker's head.
Lamoreaux wants to lay and pray for a moment but McVicker keeps working.
McVicker desperately trying to maintain half guard.
McVicker is looking to improve his position. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lamoreaux throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lamoreaux is keen to just control but McVicker is a slippery customer.
McVicker moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lamoreaux landing with the ground and pound.
Lamoreaux working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lamoreaux with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lamoreaux trying to control but McVicker is working from the bottom.
Lamoreaux stopping the sweep attempt from McVicker.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
McVicker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A shot to the body from Lamoreaux misses #TD2#
and McVicker counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB#
Lamoreaux is looking for a triangle but McVicker pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Lamoreaux is looking for a triangle but McVicker pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McVicker stands and throws Lamoreaux's legs to the side, diving into side control.
McVicker working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Lamoreaux is looking to reverse the position.
Lamoreaux is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McVicker's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T4#
Ground and pound from McVicker.
Lamoreaux is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McVicker's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McVicker's back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lamoreaux keeps control of the position as McVicker tries to break free.
What can McVicker do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lamoreaux misses with an elbow to the head.
McVicker covering up well under a series of strikes from Lamoreaux.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Napoleon Lamoreaux dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
McVicker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lamoreaux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McVicker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lamoreaux with a body shot.
McVicker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lamoreaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McVicker moves away.
Lamoreaux looks to land a left hand but McVicker moved out of range nicely.
McVicker avoids the body shot from Lamoreaux.
McVicker tries to clinch but Lamoreaux is having none of it.
McVicker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lamoreaux.
Lamoreaux checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
McVicker forces Lamoreaux back against the cage and clinches.
Lamoreaux misses with a punch to the body.
Lamoreaux throws a head punch that misses.
Lamoreaux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McVicker's elbow. #T1#
McVicker prevents a body shot from Lamoreaux.
Lamoreaux tries to throw a body punch but McVicker avoids it by throwing Lamoreaux back against the cage.
Lamoreaux tries to work over McVicker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lamoreaux misses with a punch to the body.
Lamoreaux wants to take the fight to the mat but McVicker manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lamoreaux stops a takedown attempt from McVicker.
Lamoreaux lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lamoreaux struggles to land a body shot inside as McVicker controls his hands.
Lamoreaux misses with a body punch. #BC2#
McVicker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
McVicker clinches up against the cage.#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lamoreaux.
McVicker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lamoreaux can't find room to land a body shot as McVicker controls the action. #BC2#
McVicker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
McVicker moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
McVicker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lamoreaux keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McVicker.
A little feinted left hand from Lamoreaux on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McVicker throws an overhand right that lands on Lamoreaux's shoulder, as Lamoreaux tries to avoid the shot. #TD2#
McVicker feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lamoreaux looking for a sweep. Not yet Lamoreaux, not yet. #SUB#
Lamoreaux is looking for a triangle but McVicker pushes his legs off easily.
Lamoreaux is trying to control the position but McVicker postures up.
Prince McVicker has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
McVicker content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McVicker looking to pass the guard.
McVicker trying to control the position from guard on top but Lamoreaux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Lamoreaux has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McVicker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
McVicker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McVicker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McVicker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lamoreaux keeping moving, preventing McVicker from controlling successfully.
Lamoreaux is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McVicker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McVicker throws a big elbow that misses.
Lamoreaux keeping moving, preventing McVicker from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Prince McVicker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McVicker 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Prince McVicker!
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Prince McVicker!
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Prince McVicker!

Prince McVicker wins by unanimous decision!
Prince McVicker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: QFC Tournament 1077 Round 2
Date: Nov 14, 2021

#R1#
McVicker throws a body shot but no joy.
McVicker misses with a body shot.
McVicker goes for a double leg but Steely avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Steely continues to drive forward.
Steely slows down the pace here.
McVicker stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steely has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McVicker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Steely has clasped his hands together around McVicker's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Steely lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear McVicker down. #T1#
McVicker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Steely wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Steely working the head and body with strikes.
Steely is looking to take a break and control but McVicker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steely in side control lands a decent elbow.
McVicker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Steely wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McVicker dodges the ground and pound from Steely.
Steely cracks McVicker with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Steely lands a few punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McVicker is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Steely landing a few strikes.
McVicker is looking for a sweep.
McVicker gets back to half guard.
McVicker is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Steely's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Steely's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McVicker lands with a hammerfist to the side of Steely's head.
Steely tries to break free.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McVicker is trying to stick to Steely's back but Steely is turning into McVicker. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in McVicker's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Steely.
McVicker looking for a sweep. Not yet McVicker, not yet. #T3#
McVicker is trying to control the position but Steely postures up.
Steely looking to sit in guard and control but McVicker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
McVicker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McVicker works over Steely with some ground and pound from guard.
McVicker trying to control but Steely is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Steely is on top in guard. #REVB#
Steely lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4##SUB#
McVicker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Steely doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Steely manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McVicker keeping full guard, as Steely tries to pass.
Steely wants to control from the top but McVicker keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steely stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McVicker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Steely 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##TD#
McVicker shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Steely wants to control the action here but instead McVicker manages to pass to full mount!
McVicker landing shots from mount. #SUB#
McVicker is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by McVicker!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Prince McVicker!
A relieved looking Prince McVicker thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: QFC Tournament 1077 Round 1
Date: Nov 13, 2021

#R1#
Stark tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McVicker defends well and Stark ends up having to push McVicker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Stark moves away from the strike by McVicker.
Stark changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McVicker tries to avoid it but Stark manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McVicker to the ground. McVicker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stark is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD#
Stark gets caught napping as McVicker dives in and scores a takedown. Stark manages to retain guard.
Stark avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McVicker wants to control from the top but Stark keeps moving.
McVicker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McVicker is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVicker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stark can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
McVicker wants to pass the guard but Stark is keeping the position.
McVicker wants to control from the top but Stark keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McVicker misses with a low kick.
Stark darts in looking for a takedown but McVicker gets double underhooks and turns Stark into the cage.
McVicker half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Prince McVicker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Stark.#TD2#
Stark drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Stark cracks McVicker with a big elbow.
McVicker is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
McVicker gets full guard.
Stark chips away with some ground and pound.
Stark really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McVicker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
McVicker pushes a forearm under Stark's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Stark is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Prince McVicker!
A relieved looking Prince McVicker thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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