Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: RISE 101: Parker v Garotinho
Date: Sep 23, 2022

#R1#
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Fries shoots and misses
and Lee counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lee stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lee wants it to stay on the feet.
Fries shoots in for a double leg but Lee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zombie Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deacon Fries.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fries.
Fries ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lee throws a hook but Fries blocks it.
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Fries slips the punch.
Lee leaves Fries with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Fries shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lee is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Fries tries to pass to full mount but Lee defends it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fries in particular looking to stall.
Lee trying to control but Fries postures up.
Fries is figuring out what he wants to do next.#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.
Fries wants to take a breather but Lee is having none of it.
Fries might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lee haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fries shoots for a double leg takedown but Lee sprawls well. He's pushed Fries's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fries ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Fries was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lee scores with a jab. Fries acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #TD2#
Fries gets a takedown into half guard.
Fries sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lee defending well though.
Fries thows a huge punch but Lee dodges it nicely. #T3##SUB2#
Fries is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fries thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lee's head.
Fries seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Fries is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lee defends it well.
Fries seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fries misses with a head shot. Lee uses the momentum to regain guard. #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.
Fries tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Fries is still trying to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fries looking to sit in guard and control but Lee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
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 Zombie Lee will probably get the nod.
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#
Fries moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee misses with a jab to the body #CL2#
and Fries counters by moving into the clinch.
Lee dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short left from Lee.
Fries tries to work over Lee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lee gets through Fries's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fries blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Fries.
Lee wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fries drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lee gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T1#
Fries tries to score a body lock takedown but Lee shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lee gets through Fries's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fries wants to take the fight to the mat but Lee manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Zombie Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deacon Fries.
Fries tries for a takedown but Lee manages to get underhooks. #BC#
Lee breaks the clinch.
Lee scores with a jab to the head.
Lee connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fries's hands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fries.#T2#
Fries takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fries displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Fries with the counter takedown but Lee avoids it easily.
Zombie Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fries shoots in but Lee avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice uppercut there from Lee.
Fries ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fries tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lee defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fries.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fries tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lee swivels and escapes.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fries or perhaps it was just good defense by Lee, which made it look bad.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fries sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zombie Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
Lee misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Lee uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Decent striking displayed by Lee there.
We've been told by Lee's head coaches at Finch Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lee throws a hook but Fries blocks it.
Lee throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Fries counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fries working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lee keeping full guard, as Fries tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fries trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fries with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fries looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Fries preventing the sweep.
Deacon Fries has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lee has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Fries looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fries trying to control from half guard but Lee is working away.
Fries is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zombie Lee 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#
Lee throws a body punch but Fries moves out of range.
Fries is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fries takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fries takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lee tests Fries's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC#Fries is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Deacon Fries has been cut.
Fries throws a big shot that misses.
Fries is still on wobbly legs! Can Lee finish him?
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lee slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fries slips a jab from Lee.
Lee cracks Fries with a hook to the temple - Fries is on wobbly legs here! Lee 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! Lee wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Zombie Lee!
A very excited looking Zombie Lee rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: RISE 93: Kelly v Novak
Date: Aug 26, 2022

#R1#
Phuthong misses with a straight right.
Phuthong misses the shot to the body.
Phuthong jabs Fries right on the nose. Fries blinks but takes it well.
Fries tries to move into range but Phuthong moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fries looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Phuthong connects with a nice looking jab. #TD#
Fries throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Phuthong was covering up waiting for the punch and Fries finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Phuthong throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Phuthong trying to strike off his back.
Phuthong thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Fries wants to control from the top but Phuthong keeps moving.
Phuthong throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Phuthong is striking but Fries is not phased and passes to half guard.
Fries looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Phuthong is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Phuthong is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Phuthong flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Fries blocks Phuthong's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Fries blocks Phuthong's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Fries blocks Phuthong's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Fries lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Phuthong is desperately trying to improve his position but Fries has a good base and remains in mount.
Phuthong throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Phuthong is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.#T2#
Fries lands a big shot there that rocks Phuthong but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Fries connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fries 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.
Phuthong is looking to get to half guard.
Fries lands a nice shot to the head.
Phuthong flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Fries scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Phuthong?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fries blocks Phuthong's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Phuthong 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.
Phuthong throwing hammer fists to the chest of Fries. What's that going to do exactly?
Fries prevents Phuthong from getting the reversal.
Phuthong swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Fries scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Phuthong is looking to improve his position but Fries isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Phuthong throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Phuthong is looking to improve his position but Fries isn't that keen on the idea.
Phuthong throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Fries lands a heavy elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A nice elbow there by Fries.
Phuthong flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Phuthong working to try and regain half guard.
Phuthong throwing hammer fists to the chest of Fries. What's that going to do exactly? #T4#
Fries unloading with bombs!
Phuthong really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Phuthong sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Fries lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fries working the head and body with strikes.
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.
Phuthong flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Deacon Fries 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##TD#
Phuthong gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Phuthong will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Fries wants to pass the guard but Phuthong is keeping the position.
Phuthong tries to strike from the bottom.
Phuthong is striking from the bottom but Fries uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Phuthong misses with some strikes from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fries blocks the strikes from Phuthong.
Phuthong throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Fries manages to pass to side control.
Fries lands a few punches from side control.
Phuthong is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1#
Phuthong throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Phuthong throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Fries blocks the strikes from Phuthong.
Phuthong throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Phuthong missing with punches from the bottom.
Phuthong misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Fries thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Phuthong's head.
Phuthong misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Phuthong flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Eh Phuthong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fries uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phuthong.
Fries throwing a counter right hand but Phuthong manages to avoid it.
Phuthong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fries avoids the body shot from Phuthong. #T2#
Phuthong bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#TD#
Fries 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.
Fries pushing down on Phuthong's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Phuthong tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Fries is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Phuthong is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Fries trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Phuthong gets back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phuthong throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Deacon Fries overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Phuthong strikes from the bottom but Fries passes into mount! #T3#
Fries prevents Phuthong from getting the reversal.
Phuthong swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Fries is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Phuthong can do to turn this around?
Phuthong flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Phuthong throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Phuthong is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phuthong swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Phuthong sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Phuthong punching from the bottom. #T4#
Fries blocks the strikes from Phuthong.
Phuthong misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Phuthong misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Fries not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Phuthong flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Fries is working for a kimura but Phuthong is defending it quite comfortably.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Phuthong missing with punches from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Phuthong connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Phuthong is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Phuthong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fries looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Deacon Fries 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Phuthong cracks a nice hook into Fries's ribs.
Phuthong scores with a hook.
A cross from Phuthong lands.
Phuthong keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fries dives in and grabs Phuthong's left leg, looking for a takedown. Phuthong pushes down on Fries's head and hops out.
Fries takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Phuthong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Phuthong feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Friess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Donk. Phuthong catches Fries right on the button with a cross.#TD#
Fries decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phuthong throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Fries manages to pass to side control.
Phuthong misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Phuthong throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Phuthong is trying to strike from the bottom but Fries has passed into full mount.#T1#
Poor strikes thrown by Fries there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Fries unloads with some shots from mount but Phuthong bucks and avoids them well.
Fries blocks Phuthong's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Phuthong throwing hammer fists to the chest of Fries. What's that going to do exactly?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fries working the ground and pound effectively.
Phuthong flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Phuthong flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Phuthong is trying to escape the mount.
Phuthong is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.#T2#
Phuthong is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Fries blocks Phuthong's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Fries landing strikes from the mount and Phuthong is in trouble!
Phuthong keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fries wants to control the pace but Phuthong is squirming around nicely.
Phuthong tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Phuthong is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Phuthong throwing hammer fists to the chest of Fries. What's that going to do exactly?
Phuthong can't escape the position.
Fries blocks Phuthong's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
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 swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Phuthong can't escape the position.
Fries is landing with some decent strikes but Phuthong is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Phuthong swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Phuthong is desperately trying to improve his position but Fries has a good base and remains in mount.
Phuthong swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. #T4#
Fries blocks Phuthong's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Phuthong throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Phuthong swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Phuthong really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Phuthong throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Fries can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Phuthong is looking to escape.
Fries prevents Phuthong from getting the reversal.
Eh Phuthong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Deacon Fries is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fries blocks Phuthong's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

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

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 X1:
Date: Jun 26, 2022

#R1#
Lee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lee throws out a powerful jab.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fries throws out the jab.
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Fries slips the punch.
Fries throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lee.
We've been told by Lee's head coaches at Finch Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fries tries to clinch there but Lee circles away.
Lee scores with a three punch combo! #CUT#It looks like Deacon Fries has been cut.
Lee takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #TD2#
Fries closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lee quickly recovers to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fries missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fries is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Lee reverses the position - he's now on top in Fries's guard.
Lee knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fries on the ground.
Lee sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Fries tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fries not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lee controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fries keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Fries manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lee manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Fries trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fries is fighting to break Lee's control of his arms but Lee is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Fries is looking to work some ground and pound but Lee has wrist control.
Fries is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lee managing to control the position.
Lee has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Lee keeping moving, preventing Fries from controlling successfully.
Lee has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Fries has passed into side control.
Fries working the ground and pound.
Fries happy to just control the position for now. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Fries looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fries tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lee's legs.
Fries fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fries trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Deacon Fries dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Deacon Fries's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Lee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Some wild striking there from Fries.
A little feinted left hand from Lee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lee swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fries.
Lee misses with a straight left.
Lee scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fries displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Fries looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lee closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Fries ducks down to avoid it.
Fries takes one to the chin there.
Fries misses with a few strikes there.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Fries was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fries wants to clinch
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee connects with a looping right hand.
Lee throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Fries. That snapped Lee's head back.
Fries wants to land a leg kick but Lee is out of range. #KD#
Lee drops Fries with a beautiful combination! Fries stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lee is looking for the KO!#ROC#Fries is rocked!
Zombie Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
Fries switches off momentarily and Lee cracks him with a monster right hand! Fries topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Lee dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Lee!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zombie Lee!
Zombie Lee retains his bantamweight title!

Event: RISE 69:
Date: May 22, 2022

#R1#
Fries gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lee cracks Fries with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fries gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fries connects with a jab.
Lee scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fries in his tracks.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Lee.
Lee looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fries throws a right hand that Lee ducks under and follows up with a left that Lee also avoids with ease.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Fries moved out of range.
Zombie Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fries takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT2#It looks like Deacon Fries has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Fries was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fries looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
Fries moves out of range of the strikes.
Fries looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fries keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.
Fries fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lee misses with a looping left.
Fries ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Lee misses with a hook.#T1#
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Fries drives through and clinches with Lee against the cage.
Fries tries to break free but Lee pushes him back against the cage.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
Fries goes for a takedown attempt but Lee pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Lee as he connects with a hook.
Fries pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lee back to the cage. Fries follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd cheers as Lee lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fries doesn't seem phased though.
Fries slips under a jab.
Nice shot lands for Lee.
Zombie Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fries swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#Fries is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fries tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lee! But no joy.
Oh Fries is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lee defending well as Fries loads up on a big left hand.
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
BOOM! Lee lands a beautiful left hook that drops Fries. Fries tries to recover but Lee is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Fries lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zombie Lee!
Zombie Lee is the new bantamweight champion!

Event: RISE 55: West v Gustavsson
Date: Apr 24, 2022

#R1#
Fries has his takedown stuffed
and Fries takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fries takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT2#It looks like Deacon Fries has been cut.
Fries scores with the left hand. Clerk Maxwell knows he should have avoided that one.
Fries slips under a jab from Clerk Maxwell.
Deacon Fries seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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.
Clerk Maxwell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Clerk Maxwell stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fries shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fries looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Clerk Maxwell ducks under a wild hook from Fries.
Fries misses with a straight right.
Clerk Maxwell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jab, jab by Fries - just one landing. #TD#
Fries throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Clerk Maxwell was covering up waiting for the punch and Fries finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Clerk Maxwell pulls Fries in to control the position.
Fries sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Clerk Maxwell's guard. #T2#
Clerk Maxwell is refusing to be controlled, as Fries sits in half guard.
Fries thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Clerk Maxwell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fries is working away from the top position though.
Clerk Maxwell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fries.
Clerk Maxwell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fries wants to control but Clerk Maxwell is keeping him busy. #T3#
Clerk Maxwell is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB#
Fries seems to be working for a kimura but Clerk Maxwell defends the submission attempt.
Fries slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Clerk Maxwell connects with a right hand. Fries shakes it off.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fries shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Clerk Maxwell! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deacon Fries. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Clerk Maxwell misses.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a straight left.
Fries tries to counter by clinching up but Clerk Maxwell breaks away and moves out of range.
Fries has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fries there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fries throws a combination 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 keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Clerk Maxwell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fries manages to avoid it.
Fries drops down looking for a counter takedown but Clerk Maxwell sprawls and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Clerk Maxwell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Deacon Fries's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Clerk Maxwell misses with a hook.
Clerk Maxwell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fries counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD#
Fries changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Clerk Maxwell looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Fries is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Clerk Maxwell knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fries is looking to take a break and control but Clerk Maxwell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clerk Maxwell is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Clerk Maxwell 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.
Fries misses with the ground and pound.
Clerk Maxwell looks to move to half guard but instead Fries has passed into mount! Damn!
Clerk Maxwell is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Fries avoids the attempt from Clerk Maxwell to control.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fries prevents Clerk Maxwell from getting the reversal.
Clerk Maxwell tries to hold on but Fries pushes him away.
Deacon Fries overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Fries is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Clerk Maxwell is surviving well by controlling Fries's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Fries is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Clerk Maxwell has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Clerk Maxwell wants to hold on but Fries pushes him away.#T3#
Fries throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Fries punishing his opponent with strikes.
Fries has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Clerk Maxwell's face.
Clerk Maxwell keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fries avoids the attempt from Clerk Maxwell to control.
Clerk Maxwell avoids a series of strikes thrown by Fries.
Fries lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T4#
Fries lands a couple of good shots and Clerk Maxwell has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Fries 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.
Fries thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Clerk Maxwell manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Clerk Maxwell.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Clerk Maxwell can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fries working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clerk Maxwell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fries tries to free his leg and advance position but Clerk Maxwell is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fries in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Clerk Maxwell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Deacon Fries dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Deacon Fries's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Clerk Maxwell takes a swing at Fries's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Fries closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Clerk Maxwell did well to prevent Fries getting side control.
Fries throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fries wants to pass the guard but Clerk Maxwell is defending well.
Clerk Maxwell is positioning himself well to prevent Fries advancing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fries tries to pass to full mount but Clerk Maxwell defends it.
Clerk Maxwell controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T1#
Fries has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Clerk Maxwell tries to hold on but Fries pushes him away.
Fries lands a heavy elbow.
Fries throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T2##SUB#
Fries looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Fries trying to control but Clerk Maxwell is having none of it.
Fries has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Clerk Maxwell's face.
Fries working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Fries landing strikes from the mount.#T3#
Clerk Maxwell doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Fries looking to control but Clerk Maxwell is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fries sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Clerk Maxwell is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Fries goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Clerk Maxwell turns into him and now he's in Fries's guard. #SUB#
Fries working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Clerk Maxwell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Clerk Maxwell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Fries is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Clerk Maxwell looking to sit in guard and control but Fries gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fries pushing down on Clerk Maxwell's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Deacon Fries clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Deacon Fries's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Fries fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clerk Maxwell manages to avoid it.
Fries drops his hands momentarily and Clerk Maxwell takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL#
Fries moves into the clinch successfully.
Clerk Maxwell gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fries.
Clerk Maxwell scores with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clerk Maxwell scores with a shot to the side of Fries's head.
Fries blocks an uppercut.
Clerk Maxwell is leaning against Fries and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Clerk Maxwell gets through Fries's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1##BC2#
Clerk Maxwell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fries is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Clerk Maxwell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fries manages to avoid it.
Fries appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Clerk Maxwell cracks Fries with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fries moves out of range of the strikes.
Fries misses with a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Clerk Maxwell! But no joy.
Fries shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Clerk Maxwell as he avoids it easily. #T2#
Clerk Maxwell drops his hands momentarily and Fries takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fries misses with a left hand
and Fries takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Clerk Maxwell lands a nice hook to Fries's body. Fries takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fries gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deacon Fries. That's going to take a lot out of him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Clerk Maxwell connects with a single shot there.#TD#
Clerk Maxwell gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fries to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fries postures up. #T3#
Clerk Maxwell is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Fries wants to pass the guard but Clerk Maxwell is keeping the position.
Clerk Maxwell has Fries pulled in close to control his posture.
Clerk Maxwell is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Clerk Maxwell is adopting a defensive guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Clerk Maxwell working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fries with a poor takedown
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fries misses with a wild body shot.
Clerk Maxwell scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Clerk Maxwell dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Deacon Fries's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Clerk Maxwell misses with a right hand #TD#
and Fries counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Clerk Maxwell wants to improve his position but Fries is controlling well.
Clerk Maxwell is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fries scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fries is looking to take a break and control but Clerk Maxwell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fries moves into full mount! Clerk Maxwell won't be happy about that!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clerk Maxwell is squirming around, avoiding Fries's attempts to control the action. #T1##SUB#
Fries has control of Clerk Maxwell's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Clerk Maxwell regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Clerk Maxwell tries to hold on but Fries pushes him away.
Clerk Maxwell is bucking up trying to escape but Fries cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Clerk Maxwell is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fries with a couple of short strikes.
Clerk Maxwell is desperately trying to improve his position but Fries has a good base and remains in mount.
Fries throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Fries throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Clerk Maxwell tries to hold on but Fries pushes him away. #T3#
Fries thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Clerk Maxwell wants to control but Fries is having none of it.
Clerk Maxwell sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Fries scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fries lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fries trying to control the action but Clerk Maxwell is working from the bottom. #T4#
Fries moves into full mount! Clerk Maxwell won't be happy about that! #SUB#
Fries swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Deacon Fries!
Deacon Fries is the new bantamweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Deacon Fries thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RISE 44: West v Ihantala
Date: Mar 27, 2022

#R1#
Katajamaki fails to land the takedown.
Fries swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL#
Fries fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Katajamaki, pushing him back against the cage.
Fries content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Katajamaki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fries is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Katajamaki changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fries fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Deacon Fries has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ari Katajamaki.
Fries pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Katajamaki.
Fries tries to bench press Katajamaki off him but Katajamaki keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katajamaki working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fries sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Katajamaki is nestled in close to Fries, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T1#
Katajamaki throwing shots but Fries is blocking nicely.
Fries tries to get to full guard but Katajamaki has control of the leg. #SUB#
Fries looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Katajamaki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fries. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Katajamaki thows a huge punch but Fries dodges it nicely.
Fries avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Katajamaki.
Katajamaki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fries defending well though.
Katajamaki thows a huge punch but Fries dodges it nicely.
Katajamaki not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Katajamaki looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fries with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Katajamaki 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. #T2#
Katajamaki not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Katajamaki throwing shots but Fries is blocking nicely.
Katajamaki with the ground and pound but Fries uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Katajamaki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fries 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.#SUB#
Fries is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Katajamaki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Katajamaki is looking to work some ground and pound but Fries has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Katajamaki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Katajamaki fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fries to the ground. Katajamaki is now in Fries's guard.
Katajamaki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Katajamaki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Katajamaki throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Katajamaki is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Katajamaki throws a strike but Fries rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Fries pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Katajamaki is keeping the position for now.
Katajamaki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fries preventing the sweep.
Katajamaki has Fries pulled in close to control his posture.
Fries preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Fries looking to pass the guard.
Katajamaki managing to control the position.
Fries scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fries forces his way into half guard.
Katajamaki tries to get to full guard but Fries has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ari Katajamaki dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Katajamaki tries to keep at a distance but Fries has taken the fight into the clinch.
Katajamaki has Fries pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fries manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Katajamaki has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fries avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Katajamaki wants a takedown but no success here.
Deacon Fries has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ari Katajamaki.
Fries is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Katajamaki is defending well.
Katajamaki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fries is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fries tries to work over Katajamaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katajamaki is looking to take this one to the mat.
Katajamaki wants a takedown but no success here.
Fries has Katajamaki pressed against the cage.
Katajamaki is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fries is defending well.#T1#
Fries tries a body shot but Katajamaki blocks it. #BC#
Fries breaks from the clinch.
Katajamaki shoots in for a double leg but Fries sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fries looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Fries throws a series of punches but Katajamaki avoids them all with ease.
Katajamaki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Katajamaki dives in and grabs Fries's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fries pushes down on Katajamaki's head and hops out.
Fries swings for the body but Katajamaki moves out of range.
Katajamaki has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Fries shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Katajamaki as he avoids it easily.
Katajamaki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fries counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Katajamaki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Katajamaki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fries tries to avoid it but Katajamaki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fries to the ground. Fries escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Katajamaki fails with the takedown.
It looked like Fries wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Katajamaki shoots in but no luck this time.
Fries leaves Katajamaki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Katajamaki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fries's waist but Fries gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Katajamaki off to one side.
Katajamaki shoots and misses
and Fries cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fries fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Katajamaki manages to avoid it.
Katajamaki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Fries fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Katajamaki sprawls well initially but Fries persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
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!
Fries moves nicely into side control. #T3#
Fries looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Katajamaki is avoiding damage well.
Fries trying to control the position but Katajamaki is working away.
Fries throws a strike aimed at the side of Katajamaki's head but Katajamaki avoids it well.
Katajamaki struggling a bit here.
Katajamaki gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fries unloads with some shots from mount but Katajamaki bucks and avoids them well.
Deacon Fries overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Katajamaki can't escape the position.
Fries throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Katajamaki because Fries loaded up on that one.
Fries 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.
Katajamaki tries to lock up and control but Fries gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Katajamaki defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Fries.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Katajamaki keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Deacon Fries 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#
Katajamaki moves out of range as Fries strikes.
Fries closes this distance looking for a takedown but Katajamaki circles away.
Fries looks to score with a jab to the body but Katajamaki is just out of range.
Katajamaki staying out of range there.
Katajamaki fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Fries wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fries swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Katajamaki with the counter takedown but Fries avoids it easily.
Katajamaki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fries avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katajamaki goes for a double leg but Fries avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fries continues to drive forward.
Fries appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Deacon Fries is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Fries darts in and clinches Katajamaki up against the cage.
Fries is looking to take this one to the mat.#T1#
Katajamaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Katajamaki has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fries avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Deacon Fries has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ari Katajamaki.#TD#
Fries works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Fries wants to control from the top but Katajamaki keeps moving.
Katajamaki pulls Fries in close to prevent any damage.
Fries working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Katajamaki's head.
Katajamaki keeping moving, preventing Fries from controlling successfully.
Fries pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Katajamaki is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Katajamaki keeping moving, preventing Fries from controlling successfully.
Fries tries to free his leg and advance position but Katajamaki is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ari Katajamaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Katajamaki shoots in but no luck this time.
Fries is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Katajamaki.
Fries pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fries moves to clinch but Katajamaki breaks away #TD2#
and Katajamaki counters with a takedown into side control. #T3#
Katajamaki scoring with punches and elbows.
Fries tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Katajamaki working the head with strikes.
Fries on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Katajamaki cracks Fries with a big elbow.
Katajamaki cracks Fries with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Katajamaki working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Fries managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Katajamaki.
Fries parries the strikes from Katajamaki easily there. Katajamaki is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Fries to escape.
Fries manages to work his way to half guard, despite Katajamaki's best efforts.#T4#
Katajamaki working over Fries with some ground and pound. Fries looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Katajamaki 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.
Katajamaki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Fries looking for submissions off his back.
Fries is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Katajamaki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fries's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Katajamaki is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Katajamaki lands a nice short elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ari Katajamaki.
I think Katajamaki 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Deacon Fries!
A very excited looking Deacon Fries 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 36: Ship v Kozlow
Date: Feb 27, 2022

#R1#
Fries takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Clerk Maxwell cracks Fries with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Clerk Maxwell keeps the fight on the outside.
Fries wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Clerk Maxwell jabs Fries to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Clerk Maxwell moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fries looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fries avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fries takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a left hand #TD#
and Fries counters with a nice double leg into side control. Clerk Maxwell won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The ground and pound from Fries seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Clerk Maxwell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fries wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fries scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Clerk Maxwell to see if he's OK.
Clerk Maxwell is trying to control Fries's posture but Fries avoids it.
Fries tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T1#
Fries grinds an elbow into Clerk Maxwell's temple.
Clerk Maxwell can't do much from the bottom here.
Fries sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Clerk Maxwell is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Fries is chipping away with strikes.
Clerk Maxwell tries to improve position but can't.
Clerk Maxwell can't do much from the bottom here.
Fries working the head with strikes. #T2#
Clerk Maxwell gets back to half guard.
Fries 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.
Fries is trying to control the action in half guard but Clerk Maxwell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fries controlling the action here.
Fries looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fries passes to side control. #SUB#
Fries is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Clerk Maxwell has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Clerk Maxwell prevents Fries from moving into mount.
Fries looks up at the clock and then as Clerk Maxwell takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Fries smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
An elbow from Fries crashes against the mat.
Fries looks up at the clock and then as Clerk Maxwell takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Fries smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Fries throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Fries misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Clerk Maxwell struggling a bit here.
Fries working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
We've been informed that Clerk Maxwell has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Fries creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Clerk Maxwell sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Fries in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Fries landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Clerk Maxwell parries the strikes from Fries easily there. Fries is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Clerk Maxwell to escape.
Clerk Maxwell gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fries thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Clerk Maxwell's head.
Fries throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Clerk Maxwell holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Clerk Maxwell is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fries scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Deacon Fries dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Fries shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a straight right hand.
Clerk Maxwell lands the left hand.
Clerk Maxwell throws a body punch but Fries moves out of range.
Clerk Maxwell moves into range and connects with a jab. #TD#
Fries looking to score a takedown here. Clerk Maxwell is defending well but Fries drives through and ends up in Clerk Maxwell's guard.
Clerk Maxwell looking to control.
Fries wants to control from the top but Clerk Maxwell keeps moving.
Fries passes Clerk Maxwell's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fries lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Still in half guard, Fries seems content to control.#T1#
Clerk Maxwell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fries.
Fries missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fries looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Fries thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fries is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fries moves nicely into side control.
Fries landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T2#
Fries landing strikes.
Fries working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Fries cracks Clerk Maxwell with a big right hand but Clerk Maxwell just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #SUB#
Fries tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fries has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fries advances to mount.
Fries landing strikes, looking to finish!
Fries pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Fries landing shots from mount. #T3#
Clerk Maxwell wants to hold on but Fries pushes him away.#SUB#
Fries with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Fries putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The referee warns Clerk Maxwell that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Fries lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
BOOM! Fries connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fries lands a heavy elbow.
Fries thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Fries tries to control but Clerk Maxwell wriggling away. #T4#
Fries is in the full mount, landing strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clerk Maxwell sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Fries works his foot free and advances to mount.
Fries lands a nice shot to the head.
Fries working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Fries lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Deacon Fries dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Fries is trying hard to land a takedown here. Clerk Maxwell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
James Clerk Maxwell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Clerk Maxwell just misses with a punch to the body.
Fries blocks a jab.
Fries changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Clerk Maxwell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fries moves away.
Fries tries to counter by clinching up but Clerk Maxwell breaks away and moves out of range.
Fries ducks right into an uppercut from Clerk Maxwell. #TD#
Fries shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Clerk Maxwell manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fries being controlled here momentarily.
Clerk Maxwell keeping full guard, as Fries tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fries throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Fries tries to free his leg and advance position but Clerk Maxwell is retaining full guard.
Fries trying to control the position from guard on top but Clerk Maxwell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fries works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fries scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Clerk Maxwell is trying to get back to full guard.
Fries 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.
Fries is trying to control. Clerk Maxwell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fries looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Clerk Maxwell with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fries is looking to advance position but Clerk Maxwell won't allow it. #T2#
Clerk Maxwell wants to get back to full guard.
Fries throwing shots but Clerk Maxwell is blocking nicely.
Fries tries to pass the half guard into mount. Clerk Maxwell knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Clerk Maxwell keeping hold of Fries's head, controlling as best he can.
Fries trying to pass the guard but Clerk Maxwell defending well.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Clerk Maxwell throws a body shot but no joy.
Clerk Maxwell thuds a left hand into Fries's body.
Fries uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Clerk Maxwell.
Fries tries to clinch but Clerk Maxwell moves away
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a straight right hand.
Fries gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a nice uppercut.
Good work by Clerk Maxwell as he checks the leg kick.
Fries shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Clerk Maxwell pinned against the cage. Clerk Maxwell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deacon Fries. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Fries closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Clerk Maxwell quickly recovers to half guard.#T4#
Clerk Maxwell wants to get back to full guard.
Fries passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB#
Fries wants to finish this one by submission but Clerk Maxwell is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Fries.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fries lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice elbow there by Fries.

And that's the end of the fight!
Deacon Fries showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fries, 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: RISE 25: Buckeye v Half Assed
Date: Jan 30, 2022

#R1#
Weah throws a big shot that misses.
Fries looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fries ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD#
Fries dives in and scores a takedown into Weah's guard.
Fries throws a big right hand that misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Weah can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fries wants to control from the top but Weah keeps moving.
Fries stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Weah swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fries postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fries postures up in Weah's guard and throws a big left but Weah blocks it.
Weah is pulling down on Fries's head to control his posture. #T1#
Fries trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Weah has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fries in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fries trying to control the position from guard on top but Weah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Weah throws a shot from downtown. Fries moves away and avoids it.
Weah misses with an uppercut.
Weah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fries was well out of range. Poor timing from Weah.
Fries tries to counter with a takedown but Weah is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Fries gets a takedown into half guard.
Fries thows a huge punch but Weah dodges it nicely. #T2#
Fries throws a strike but Weah avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Weah keeping moving, preventing Fries from controlling successfully.
Fries throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Weah works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fries is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Weah preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fries trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Fries with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fries works over Weah with some ground and pound from guard.
Fries throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Weah keeping full guard, as Fries tries to pass.
Fries throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Weah works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fries pushing down on Weah's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fries thows a huge punch but Weah dodges it nicely.
Fries thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Weah's head.
Weah keeping hold of Fries's head, controlling as best he can.
Fries trying to control from half guard but Weah is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Fries throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fries looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Fries shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Weah is trying to defend but Fries finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fries passes to side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Weah avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Fries.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Deacon Fries dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Fries shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Weah as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Fries looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fries is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Weah can do to turn this around?
Weah avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fries 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.
Weah wants to sweep but no luck.
Fries trying to control but Weah is working from the bottom.
Weah looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Fries drops back, looking for a kneebar! Weah looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Weah looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Weah! #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fries sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Fries moves into full guard. #T1#
Weah postures up. #SUB#
Fries looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Fries working for a triangle but Weah defends it easily. #SUB#
Weah got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fries has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Weah has managed to get both his arms back between Fries's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Fries is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Weah defends well.#T2##SUB#
Fries working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Weah doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Weah manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Fries working for a triangle but Weah defends it easily.
Weah showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3##SUB#
Fries is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Fries is looking to cinch up a triangle. Weah throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Fries's body to avoid the submission. Fries has instead reached around Weah's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Fries arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Deacon Fries!
Deacon Fries decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RISE 16: Half Assed v West
Date: Jan 09, 2022

#R1#
Fries tries to close the distance and clinch up but Weah swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fries throws a jab when Weah was well out of range.
Fries throws a hook but Weah blocks it.
Fries shoots for a takedown but Weah saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fries doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fries misses the jab.
It seemed like Weah was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fries looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Weah takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A cross from Weah lands.
Weah lands a right hook to the body.
Weah works the jab nicely.
Fries fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fries has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deacon Fries. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weah thuds his right hand into Fries's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Fries thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
Fries throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Weah tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fries is in Weah's guard.
Fries passes into half guard.
Fries scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Weah is trying is best to control the position here.
Fries tries to pass to full mount but Weah defends it.
Weah blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fries.
Fries passes to side control.
Fries tries to move into full mount but can't pass Weah's legs.
Fries 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.#T2#
Fries is looking to take a break and control but Weah is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Fries has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Weah is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Fries yanks on the arm and Weah is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Fries.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Deacon Fries!
Deacon Fries decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RISE 9: Chugman v Granger
Date: Dec 12, 2021

#R1#
Fries lands with a good body shot.
Katajamaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fries.
Fries misses with a straight left. #TD#
Katajamaki gets a double leg takedown into Fries's guard.
Katajamaki throwing strikes but missing.
Katajamaki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Katajamaki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fries works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fries 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#
Katajamaki wants to sweep but Fries has passed to side control!
Katajamaki is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Tappelukerho, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Fries looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Katajamaki tries to bench press Fries off him but Fries keeps the position. #T1#
Katajamaki managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Fries.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fries is looking to take a break and control but Katajamaki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Katajamaki knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fries on the ground.
An elbow from Fries crashes against the mat.
Katajamaki defending against the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Katajamaki is looking for a sweep.
Fries has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fries has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Katajamaki!
Katajamaki tries to hold on but Fries pushes him away.
Katajamaki manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes. #T2#
Fries throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fries missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Katajamaki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fries throwing shots but Katajamaki is blocking nicely.
Fries performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Fries missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Katajamaki is looking to improve his position.
Fries trying to control the action but Katajamaki is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice takedown defense from Fries. No joy for Katajamaki on that attempt.
Fries tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ari Katajamaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Katajamaki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fries.
No luck for Fries with that takedown attempt.
Katajamaki tries to clinch up but Fries circles away and keeps his distance.
Katajamaki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fries paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Katajamaki drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fries gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Katajamaki has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fries avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ari Katajamaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Katajamaki drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Katajamaki is trying to drag Fries to the mat but Fries just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fries is trying to maintain a safe position but Katajamaki gets an underhook and turns Fries into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Deacon Fries 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#
Katajamaki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fries.
Katajamaki shoots in but Fries avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Katajamaki closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fries's guard.
Katajamaki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Fries is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Fries is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fries has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Katajamaki stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Fries has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Katajamaki manages to get his head free but now Fries has transitioned to an armbar! Katajamaki grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Fries! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Deacon Fries!

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

#R1##CL#
Driesen rushes Fries and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Driesen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Driesen fails to land the takedown.
Driesen is looking to clinch.
Driesen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fries but Fries pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fries shoots in but Driesen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Driesen misses with a head kick.
Driesen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fries defends well and Driesen ends up having to push Fries into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Van Driesen. 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.#TD#
Driesen has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Fries regains guard immediately.
Driesen looking to sit in guard and control but Fries gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Driesen looking for a guillotine here but Fries defends easily. #T1#
Fries wants to control from the top but Driesen keeps moving.
Driesen wants to sweep here but Fries controlling him for the moment.
Driesen is working hard here to advance position.
Driesen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Driesen keeping moving, preventing Fries from controlling successfully. #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.
Fries working some strikes from top position.
Driesen trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Driesen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Driesen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Fries trying to control from the bottom.
Driesen prevents Fries from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Fries gets full guard.
Fries manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Driesen manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fries won't allow Driesen to sweep him here.
Driesen scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Driesen is trying to control the position but Fries postures up.
Fries prevents Driesen from getting back to his feet.
Driesen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fries trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Fries is pushing down on Driesen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Driesen is fighting to maintain full guard but Fries has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fries performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Fries throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fries is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Driesen tries to get to full guard but Fries has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fries shoots in but Driesen avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Fries dives in and scores a takedown into Driesen's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Deacon Fries will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Driesen is looking to clinch but Fries is avoiding it.
Driesen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fries throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Driesen's waist but Driesen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fries off to one side.
Driesen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fries fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Driesen avoids it really well and circles away.
Fries thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
Driesen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fries on his heels. He'll look to pass Fries's guard now, I'm sure.
Driesen lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driesen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fries is proving hard to escape from. #T1#
Driesen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Fries looking for a guillotine here but Driesen defends easily.
Driesen preventing the sweep.
Fries not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Driesen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Driesen is looking to pass into half guard but Fries pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Fries is in guard.#REVB#
Fries throws a big right hand that misses.
Fries throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Driesen controls Fries momentarily but Fries frees himself.
Fries stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Driesen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Driesen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Fries distracts Driesen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fries is looking to advance position but Driesen has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Driesen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Driesen looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Driesen scoring with strikes but Fries is staying in there.
Driesen controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Driesen has hold of Fries's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Fries manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #T4#
Fries keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Driesen wants to control the pace but Fries is squirming around nicely.
Fries slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Driesen stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Driesen is looking to clinch but Fries is avoiding it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Van Driesen 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##CL#
Driesen forces Fries back against the cage and clinches.
Driesen goes for a takedown attempt but Fries pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #TD2#
Fries shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Driesen's guard.
Driesen keeping moving, preventing Fries from controlling successfully.
Fries is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fries wants to pass the guard but Driesen is keeping the position.
Fries won't allow Driesen to get back to his feet. #T1#
Fries trying to control but Driesen is working from the bottom.
Fries throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Driesen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Driesen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fries throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Driesen has managed to clinch.
Driesen is pushing Fries up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Fries wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD#
Driesen successfully pulls guard.
Fries looking to pass the guard.
Fries postures up.
Driesen trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Fries is looking to work some ground and pound but Driesen has wrist control.
Van Driesen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fries working some strikes from top position.
Fries stops Driesen from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fries accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T3#
Fries pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Driesen is keeping the position for now.
Fries preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Driesen looks to land a left hand but Fries moved out of range nicely.#TD2#
Fries shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Driesen's guard.
Driesen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fries is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Driesen keeping moving, preventing Fries from controlling successfully.
Fries might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Driesen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
Driesen is trying to keep Fries in close.
Driesen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Fries throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Van Driesen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Driesen shoots in for a takedown but Fries shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck for Fries with that takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Driesen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Driesen with a poor takedown #TD2#
so Fries counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Van Driesen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Driesen looking to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Deacon Fries comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fries 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Van Driesen!
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Deacon Fries!
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Van Driesen!

Van Driesen wins by split decision!
Van Driesen thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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

#R1#
Fries stuffs the takedown.
Ianuzzi misses the shot to the body.
Ianuzzi shoots in but Fries avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fries slips a straight right by Ianuzzi.
Fries half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ianuzzi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fries throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ianuzzi's waist but Ianuzzi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fries off to one side.
Ianuzzi fails with the takedown#CL#
and Fries counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Deacon Fries has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Todd Ianuzzi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Ianuzzi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fries is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ianuzzi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fries fails with the takedown.#T1#
Ianuzzi tries to clinch there but Fries circles away.
Fries shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ianuzzi pinned against the cage. Ianuzzi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Fries throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ianuzzi was covering up waiting for the punch and Fries finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fries preventing the sweep.
Fries passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fries wants to free his trapped foot but Ianuzzi is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Ianuzzi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ianuzzi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fries looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Ianuzzi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fries defends well.
Ianuzzi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Ianuzzi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3#
Fries is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fries loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Ianuzzi looking for subs off his back but Fries has passed one foot through into half guard.
Fries is nestled in close to Ianuzzi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ianuzzi wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
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. Fries connects with a nice short shot to Ianuzzi's temple.
Fries wants to control but Ianuzzi is keeping him busy.
Fries working Ianuzzi over with strikes.
Fries thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fries looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ianuzzi gets back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fries passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Deacon Fries dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ianuzzi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fries sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ianuzzi somewhat.
Fries is looking to counter punch.#TD#
Fries shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ianuzzi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fries missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Fries avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1##SUB2#
Ianuzzi has an active guard here but Fries has managed to pass into half guard.
Nice strikes from Fries there.
Ianuzzi gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Ianuzzi looking for a guillotine here but Fries defends easily.
Fries looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
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.
Fries pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ianuzzi is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Fries got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ianuzzi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fries has managed to get both his arms back between Ianuzzi's legs - danger averted.
Fries postures up and lands a big shot to Ianuzzi's brow. #T3#
Fries is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fries is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ianuzzi can do to turn this around?
Fries stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ianuzzi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fries postures up and lands a big shot to Ianuzzi's brow.
Fries trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fries lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Ianuzzi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ianuzzi is breathing heavily.
Fries works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4#
Ianuzzi wants to improve his position but Fries is controlling well.
Fries trying to mount his opponent but Ianuzzi defends it.
Fries takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Fries is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ianuzzi sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ianuzzi is staying active underneath Fries, 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.

Deacon Fries dominated that second round.
That's time! Fries's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Ianuzzi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A low kick from Ianuzzi is predictable there #TD#
and Fries counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fries frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fries lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ianuzzi hang on?
Ianuzzi in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ianuzzi manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Fries scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
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. Fries connects with a nice short shot to Ianuzzi's temple.
Ianuzzi won't allow Fries to pass to mount. #T1#
Fries slips a nice elbow through Ianuzzi's hands, connecting with Ianuzzi's forehead.
Well, if Fries 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.
Ianuzzi gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Ianuzzi looking for a guillotine here but Fries defends easily.
Ianuzzi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fries wants to control from the top but Ianuzzi keeps moving.
Fries has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Ianuzzi has an active guard here but Fries has managed to pass into half guard.
Ianuzzi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ground and pound from Fries. #SUB2#
Ianuzzi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fries working Ianuzzi over with strikes. #T3#
Ianuzzi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ianuzzi keeping moving, preventing Fries from controlling successfully.
Deacon Fries overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Ianuzzi has his foot on Fries's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fries works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fries advances to half guard.
Ianuzzi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fries scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ianuzzi is trying to control but Fries manages to pass to mount!
Ianuzzi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fries wants to control the pace but Ianuzzi is squirming around nicely.
Ianuzzi taking shots to the head.
Todd Ianuzzi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Deacon Fries is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Fries jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ianuzzi manages to avoid the submission attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Deacon Fries showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fries, 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Deacon Fries!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Deacon Fries!
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Deacon Fries!

Deacon Fries wins by unanimous decision!

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

#R1#
Heceda ducks under a wild hook from Fries.#TD2#
Fries fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Heceda sprawls well initially but Fries persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Heceda is trying to escape back to his feet but Fries uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Heceda knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fries on the ground.
Heceda takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Fries scoring with punches from side control.
Heceda on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Heceda tries to get out of the position.
Heceda is not content to let Fries control the position. #SUB2#
Fries wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Heceda, who protects the arm well.
Heceda tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Fries trying to control the action but Heceda is working from the bottom.
Fries landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Heceda gets back to half guard.
Heceda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Heceda on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Heceda taking some punishment here, with Fries in his half guard. #T2#
Fries prevents Heceda from standing back up.
Fries has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Well, if Fries 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.
Fries is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fries seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Heceda does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#SUB2#
Fries is working for a submission of some sort. #T3#
Heceda is looking to control Fries's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Heceda avoid being mounted?
Fries is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fries prevents Heceda from improving his position.
Heceda is trying to maintain the position but Fries is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Fries seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Heceda is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Deacon Fries!

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