Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: TOF 114
Date: May 18, 2024

#R1##CL#
Otgonbayar has Fallas up against the cage in a clinch.
Fallas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fallas.
Fallas blocks an uppercut.
Otgonbayar misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Otgonbayar.
Still in the clinch, Otgonbayar scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Otgonbayar.
Otgonbayar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Otgonbayar misses with a punch on the inside.
Otgonbayar misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Otgonbayar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Otgonbayar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Otgonbayar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Otgonbayar swings wildly with an uppercut but Fallas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Otgonbayar throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Fallas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fallas.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Otgonbayar.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Otgonbayar.
Fallas blocking some punches.
Otgonbayar misses with some punches.
Otgonbayar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Otgonbayar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fallas blocking some punches.
Fallas is trying to pull guard but Otgonbayar turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Otgonbayar fails to land.
Otgonbayar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Otgonbayar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Otgonbayar lands with a light punch inside.
Fallas blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Otgonbayar.
Otgonbayar misses with some punches.
Otgonbayar lands a shoulder strike.
Otgonbayar working aggressively here.
Otgonbayar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Otgonbayar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Otgonbayar lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Otgonbayar misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Otgonbayar fails to land.
Otgonbayar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fallas backwards.
Otgonbayar swings wildly with an uppercut but Fallas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Otgonbayar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Otgonbayar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Otgonbayar fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Otgonbayar misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fallas.
Otgonbayar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Fallas ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Fallas no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Fallas looking for a sweep. Not yet Fallas, not yet.
Otgonbayar wanted to stand there but Fallas had control of the position.
Otgonbayar preventing the sweep.
Otgonbayar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fallas throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Fallas pulls Otgonbayar in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fallas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Otgonbayar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fallas circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Fallas counters with a nice double leg into side control. Otgonbayar won't be happy with that.
Fallas controlling the position from side mount.
Fallas tries to advance to mount but Otgonbayar denies him.
Fallas throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T5#
Fallas takes a little break here. Otgonbayar wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Let's hope that Fallas has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
It looks like Fallas might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Otgonbayar on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Otgonbayar tries to get out of the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T6#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Otgonbayar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fallas.
Otgonbayar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Batu Otgonbayar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fallas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Otgonbayar on the side of the head.
Otgonbayar wants to clinch up but Fallas keeps it at a distance.
Fallas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Otgonbayar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Otgonbayar throws a punch but it's blocked by Fallas.
Otgonbayar misses with some punches.
Otgonbayar swings wildly with an uppercut but Fallas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fallas takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fallas.
Otgonbayar has a couple of punches blocked by Fallas. #T7#
Otgonbayar misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Otgonbayar.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Otgonbayar.
Otgonbayar misses with some punches.
Otgonbayar misses with the head strike.
Otgonbayar misses with some punches.
Fallas wants to take the fight to the mat but Otgonbayar manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Batu Otgonbayar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alistair Fallas.
Fallas blocking some punches.
Otgonbayar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fallas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Otgonbayar.
Otgonbayar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Otgonbayar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fallas backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fallas. #TD2#
Fallas pulls Otgonbayar into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Fallas wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Otgonbayar wanted to stand there but Fallas had control of the position.
Fallas is pulling down on Otgonbayar's head to control his posture. #T9#
Fallas's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Otgonbayar fails with an attempt to clinch.
A jab lands there for Fallas.
Batu Otgonbayar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Otgonbayar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Otgonbayar wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Otgonbayar wants to clinch.
Fallas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Otgonbayar defends it well.
Otgonbayar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fallas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Batu Otgonbayar dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Otgonbayar tries to clinch up but Fallas circles away and keeps his distance.
Fallas throws out a powerful jab.
Otgonbayar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fallas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Otgonbayar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fallas can do to turn this around?
Otgonbayar is looking to clinch.
Otgonbayar is looking to clinch but Fallas is avoiding it.
Otgonbayar ducks under a wild hook from Fallas.
Fallas lands with a right hand.
Fallas lands with a straight right. Otgonbayar didn't see that one coming.
Otgonbayar tries to close the distance and clinch but Fallas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fallas.
Otgonbayar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fallas throws out the jab.
Otgonbayar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Otgonbayar tries to clinch but Fallas is having none of it.
Fallas with the counter takedown but Otgonbayar avoids it easily.
Fallas scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL#
Otgonbayar clinches up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Otgonbayar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Otgonbayar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fallas.
A short body shot lands from Fallas as the two fighters clinch. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Otgonbayar.
Otgonbayar working aggressively here.
Otgonbayar throws a head punch that misses.
Fallas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Otgonbayar misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fallas.
Otgonbayar misses with some punches.
Otgonbayar throws a head punch that misses.
Fallas blocks an uppercut.
Otgonbayar throws a head punch that misses.
Fallas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Otgonbayar misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Otgonbayar.
Otgonbayar has a couple of punches blocked by Fallas. #TD2#
Fallas gets a trip takedown into half guard.#T2#
Fallas seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Otgonbayar looks like he's trying to stand up.
Alistair Fallas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fallas not doing much here. #T3#
Fallas 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.
Otgonbayar looks like he's trying to stand up.
Fallas looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Otgonbayar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fallas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Otgonbayar tries to clinch up.
Otgonbayar tries to clinch up but Fallas circles away and keeps his distance.
Otgonbayar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Otgonbayar tries to clinch up but Fallas circles away and keeps his distance.
And Fallas tries to counter it with a takedown but Otgonbayar pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Otgonbayar doesn't manage to clinch there - Fallas circles away.
Fallas feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Otgonbayar closes the distance and clinches.
Fallas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Fallas.
Otgonbayar throws a head punch that misses.
Otgonbayar lands a left hand.
Fallas blocking some punches. #TD2#
Fallas wants the takedown. Otgonbayar is fighting it off but Fallas persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Otgonbayar's guard against the cage.
Otgonbayar wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Fallas manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Fallas slows the pace down in half guard. #T5#
Otgonbayar wants to get back to his feet.
Fallas slows the pace down in half guard.
Fallas stops Otgonbayar from getting back to his feet.
Fallas works his way into full mount!
Fallas takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T6#
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.
Fallas misses with a head shot.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Fallas cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #T7#
Otgonbayar wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Fallas controlling the pace for now. #T8#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
My spies in Gym inform me that Fallas has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
More stalling from Fallas.
Fallas is continuing to stall.#T9#
Fallas with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
The adventures of Fallas the control monster continue. Boring.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alistair Fallas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. 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#
Otgonbayar tries to clinch but Fallas moves out of range.
Otgonbayar tries to clinch there but Fallas circles away.
Fallas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Otgonbayar is looking to clinch.
And Fallas tries to counter it with a takedown but Otgonbayar pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Otgonbayar tries to clinch but Fallas moves out of range.
Fallas is looking to slow Otgonbayar down with leg kicks.
Danga de danga de dang - Fallas scores with a four punch combination!
Fallas misses with the combination.
Fallas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Otgonbayar circles away quickly and effectively.
Otgonbayar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Otgonbayar wants to clinch up but Fallas keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Otgonbayar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Otgonbayar is looking to clinch.
Otgonbayar tries to close the distance and clinch but Fallas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Otgonbayar instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Otgonbayar is fighting off a takedown attempt but Fallas is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Otgonbayar to the mat. Otgonbayar regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!#ES#
Otgonbayar is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T1#
Otgonbayar throws a head punch that misses.
Fallas blocking some punches.
Fallas blocking some punches.
Otgonbayar misses with some punches.
Otgonbayar stops a takedown attempt from Fallas.
Otgonbayar swings wildly with an uppercut but Fallas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Otgonbayar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Otgonbayar throws a head punch that misses.
Otgonbayar misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Otgonbayar.
Otgonbayar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Batu Otgonbayar has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
Otgonbayar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Otgonbayar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Otgonbayar throws a head punch that misses.
Otgonbayar has a couple of punches blocked by Fallas.
Otgonbayar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Otgonbayar swings wildly with an uppercut but Fallas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Otgonbayar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Otgonbayar misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fallas.
Otgonbayar misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fallas.
Otgonbayar misses with the head strike.
Otgonbayar misses with some punches. #T3#
Otgonbayar throws a punch but it's blocked by Fallas.
Fallas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Otgonbayar has a couple of punches blocked by Fallas.
Otgonbayar misses with a punch on the inside.
Fallas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Otgonbayar has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Otgonbayar fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Otgonbayar fails to land.
Otgonbayar misses with a punch on the inside.
Otgonbayar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Otgonbayar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fallas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Otgonbayar throws a head punch that misses.
Otgonbayar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fallas goes for a takedown attempt but Otgonbayar pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #T4#
Otgonbayar wants to clinch.
Otgonbayar tries to clinch up but Fallas circles away and keeps his distance.
Fallas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Otgonbayar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Otgonbayar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fallas can pounce on him.
Fallas swats away the attempt to clinch by Otgonbayar.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fallas throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Fallas breaks the clinch. #CL#
Otgonbayar clinches.
Fallas blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Otgonbayar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Otgonbayar throws a punch but it's blocked by Fallas. #T5#
Fallas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Otgonbayar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Otgonbayar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fallas trying to land knees to the body.
Otgonbayar throws a punch but it's blocked by Fallas.
Fallas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Otgonbayar misses with a punch on the inside.
Fallas takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Otgonbayar. #TD2#
Fallas tightens his grip and picks Otgonbayar up, before dumping him to the ground. Otgonbayar manages to land in guard.
Otgonbayar wants to stand and escape but Fallas is having none of it.
Fallas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fallas advances position into side control!#T6#
Otgonbayar seems a little lost for a moment, as Fallas dominates the positioning.
Otgonbayar bucks up and tries to throw Fallas off but instead Fallas has got his back!#T7#
Fallas biding his time, looking for the opening. #T8#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fallas scores with strikes from the back.
Fallas biding his time, looking for the opening.
Otgonbayar is trying to get back to his feet but Fallas has full control of the position and if anything, Otgonbayar has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T9#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Otgonbayar is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: TOF 107
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1##TD#
Wolford looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fallas!
Wolford moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Fallas is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Wolford wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fallas, who protects the arm well.
Wolford is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Fallas's shoulder. That is not cool.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolford throws an elbow but Fallas slips to the side and avoids it well.
Wolford misses with the ground and pound.
Wolford is looking to take a break and control but Fallas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Wolford looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
An elbow from Wolford crashes against the mat.
Fallas is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Wolford is working for a submission of some sort.
Wolford throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wolford trying to control from Fallas's half guard. Fallas has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Fallas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Fallas postures up.
Wolford is controlling Fallas's posture.
Fallas preventing the sweep.
Wolford seems keen to control Fallas's posture.
Wolford trying to keep a closed guard but Fallas is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
Wolford looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fallas is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Wolford working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Fallas has passed into half guard!
Wolford tries to roll over but Fallas keeps him under control.
My spies in Gym inform me that Fallas has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Wolford is refusing to be controlled, as Fallas sits in half 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.
Fallas wants to free his trapped foot but Wolford is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fallas prevents Wolford from improving his position.
Wolford wants to control but Fallas is keeping busy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wolford misses with a looping left.#TD#
Wolford closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fallas quickly recovers to half guard.
Wolford missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fallas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wolford's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wolford's back!
Fallas is hanging on to Wolford's back as he tries to escape.
Wolford trying to control the hands but Fallas won't let him. #T5#
Fallas lands strikes to the head.
Fallas doesn't have the hooks in and Wolford manages to turn into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wolford stopping the sweep attempt from Fallas.
Wolford wants to control from the top but Fallas keeps moving.
Wolford throwing strikes from guard but Fallas blocks nicely.
Wolford trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
Wolford slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Fallas wants to sweep here but Wolford controlling him for the moment.
Fallas wants to hit a sweep here but Wolford passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Fallas there!
Wolford working Fallas over with strikes here.
Fallas tries to reverse the position but Wolford maintains control.
Wolford lands with some strikes.
Wolford raining down shots from the mount!#T7#
Fallas is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wolford landing strikes from the mount.#ROC#Fallas is rocked!
Wolford landing strikes from the mount.
Fallas is still in real trouble! Can Wolford finish him?
Fallas wants to hold on but Wolford pushes him away.
Fallas seems to have recovered his senses.
Wolford thowing shots but they're missing.
Wolford connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Wolford with a couple of short strikes.
Wolford is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Fallas can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Wolford lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Fallas! Wolford sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Fallas and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rodney Wolford!
Rodney Wolford decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: TOF 98
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
The fighters circling - Hammer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fallas slips a straight right by Hammer.
Fallas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hammer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A combination from Fallas does no damage.
A head kick misses from Fallas.
Hammer lands the left hand.
Hammer lands a jab.#ROC#Fallas is rocked!
The fighters circle momentarily. Fallas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fallas bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fallas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hammer.
Fallas slips a straight right by Hammer.
Fallas feints the counter takedown.
Fallas throws a leg kick #KD#
and Hammer counters with a crisp right hand that drops Fallas! Hammer lets Fallas back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Fallas is still on wobbly legs! Can Hammer finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hammer tries to clinch there but Fallas circles away.
Fallas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hammer defends it well.
Hammer pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Fallas tried to score with a low kick but Hammer checks it.
Fallas seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
Hammer moves into range and clinches up with Fallas.
Hammer fails to pull guard.
Hammer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD#
Hammer ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hammer no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Hammer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fallas is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hammer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fallas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Fallas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fallas wants to control from the top but Hammer keeps moving.
Fallas tries to free his leg and advance position but Hammer is retaining full guard. #T2#
Hammer managing to control the position.
Hammer wants to control the position but Fallas says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB#
Hammer actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Hammer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fallas sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hammer is refusing to be controlled, as Fallas sits in half guard. #T3##SUB#
Hammer looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Fallas pushes past his half guard into mount!
Fallas prevents Hammer from getting the reversal.
Hammer tries to hold on but Fallas postures up.
Hammer is trying desperately to improve position.
Hammer wants to hold on but Fallas pushes him away.
Fallas sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fallas connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #T4#
Fallas landing strikes from the mount.
Hammer wants to hold on but Fallas pushes him away.
Hammer is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fallas is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Fallas wants to control the pace but Hammer is squirming around nicely.
Hammer wants to hold on but Fallas pushes him away.
Fallas landing punches.
Hammer tries to hold on but Fallas postures up.#T5#
Fallas putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hammer is squirming around, avoiding Fallas's attempts to control the action.
Hammer tries to hold on but Fallas postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
My spies in Gym inform me that Fallas has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Fallas prevents Hammer from getting the reversal.
Fallas avoids the attempt from Hammer to control.
Hammer is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Fallas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hammer is desperately trying to improve his position but Fallas has a good base and remains in mount.
Hammer wants to control but Fallas is having none of it.
Fallas looking to control but Hammer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T7#
Fallas looking to control and managing it successfully.
A nice elbow there by Fallas.
Hammer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hammer is looking to improve his position but Fallas isn't that keen on the idea.
Fallas tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fallas lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T8#
Fallas tries to control but Hammer wriggling away.
Fallas looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hammer is squirming around, avoiding Fallas's attempts to control the action.
Fallas avoids the attempt from Hammer to control.
Fallas punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hammer tries to lock up and control but Fallas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T9#
Hammer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fallas avoids the attempt from Hammer to control.
Fallas raining down hammerfists from mount.
A nice elbow there by Fallas.
Fallas avoids the attempt from Hammer to control.
Fallas tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fallas avoids the attempt from Hammer to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alistair Fallas dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Fallas lands a nice shot to the body.
Fallas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fallas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hammer.
Hammer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A lazy body kick from Fallas
and Hammer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chad Hammer is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Hammer drives through and clinches with Fallas against the cage.
Hammer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fallas to keep the fight standing.
Hammer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hammer.
Hammer lands a left hand.
Hammer tries to pull guard but Fallas won't allow it.
Hammer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hammer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fallas smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Hammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Hammer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hammer misses with a straight left.
Fallas throws an off balance right hand
and Hammer counters with a nice uppercut.
Fallas throws an off balance right hand
and Hammer counters with a straight right hand.
Hammer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some wild striking there from Hammer.
Fallas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hammer.
Fallas cracks Hammer with an open hand slap.
Hammer staying out of range there.
Hammer is looking for a counter combo.
Hammer connects with a crisp jab.
Hammer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
Fallas scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fallas throws a shot from downtown. Hammer moves away and avoids it.
Fallas tries for a takedown but Hammer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fallas throws a body kick that misses.
Hammer throws a looping overhand right but Fallas ducks down to avoid it.
Fallas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hammer manages to avoid it.
Fallas misses with a left hand
and Hammer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hammer moves out of range as Fallas strikes.
Fallas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL#
Hammer closes the distance and clinches.
I was talking to Hammer's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fallas wants a takedown but no success here.
Hammer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fallas to keep the fight standing.
Fallas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T3##TD#
Hammer manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Hammer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fallas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Hammer throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Fallas escapes and throws Hammer's legs to the side, diving into side control!
A lull in the action here as Fallas stalls from top position.
Hammer tries to control but Fallas manages to take his back.
Fallas avoiding Hammer 's attempts to control his hands. #T4#
Fallas is looking to control Hammer but Hammer is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Hammer is covering up but some of the strikes from Fallas are getting through and doing damage. #SUB2#
Hammer defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Fallas just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Fallas gets his hands free as Hammer looks to control.
Hammer is keeping busy.
Alistair Fallas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hammer trying to control the hands but Fallas won't let him. #T5#
Hammer tries to escape but Fallas has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Hammer looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Fallas is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Hammer up.
Fallas trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Hammer doesn't escape. #T6#
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.
Fallas lands with a hammerfist to the side of Hammer's head.
I really don't envy Hammer right now.
Hammer trying to control the action but Fallas just sinks the hooks in.
Hammer tries to escape the position.
Hammer prevents Fallas from getting a body triangle.
Hammer is in bad spot here.
Fallas avoiding Hammer 's attempts to control his hands. #T7#
Fallas lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Hammer prevents Fallas from getting a body triangle.
Hammer trying to control the position but Fallas manages to sink in the hooks. #T8#
Fallas wants to control but Hammer manages to buck him off and is now in Fallas's guard! Nice work there by Hammer!
Hammer wants to pass the guard but Fallas is keeping the position.#T9#
Fallas controlling Hammer's posture.
Hammer stands and throws Fallas's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Fallas struggling a bit here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fallas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hammer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alistair Fallas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hammer cracks a nice hook into Fallas's ribs.
Fallas lands with a hook. Hammer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fallas throws a poor cross that misses
and Hammer counters with a nice uppercut.
Hammer wants to clinch.
Fallas swings widly with a right hand
and Hammer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fallas thinking. #CL#
Hammer instigates a clinch.
Hammer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer swings wildly with an uppercut but Fallas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fallas is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hammer prevents Fallas from breaking the clinch.#T1#
Hammer tries to pull guard but Fallas holds him up against the cage and eventually Hammer drops back down to his feet.
Hammer scores with a shot to the side of Fallas's head.
Hammer tries to pull guard but Fallas won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Hammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fallas backwards.
Hammer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fallas just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hammer is trying to pull guard but Fallas has him pressed against the cage.
Hammer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hammer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hammer is trying to pull guard but Fallas has him pressed against the cage.
Chad Hammer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hammer lands a hook that snaps the head of Fallas backwards. #TD#
Hammer jumps guard. #T2#
Fallas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fallas chips away with some ground and pound.
Hammer pulls Fallas in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Hammer working for a triangle but Fallas defends it easily.
Fallas is stalling in the full guard. #T3##SUB#
Hammer has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Fallas doesn't defend quickly enough and Hammer has managed to lock this one up! Can Fallas escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Hammer on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chad Hammer!
An out of breath Chad Hammer thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TOF 90
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1#
Couture ducks under a wild hook from Fallas.
No luck for Fallas with that takedown attempt.
Fallas misses with a body shot.
Couture tests Fallas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Couture slips a jab from Fallas.
Couture lands a leg kick that knocks Fallas off balance momentarily.
Fallas throws a solid leg kick but Couture takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fallas.
Couture throws a nice looking combination but Fallas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Couture looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Couture lands with a nice combination. Fallas backs away looking to recover.
Nice uppercut there from Couture.
Couture misses with a few strikes there.
Couture looks to score with a jab to the body but Fallas is just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Couture fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fallas manages to avoid it.
Fallas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Couture looks to land a right hand but Fallas moved out of range.
Fallas throws a low kick, looking for Couture's leg but Couture calmly moves out of range.
Fallas takes a kick to the side of the head.
Couture ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fallas moves away.
Couture connects with a solid leg kick.
Fallas throws a head kick that misses.
Fallas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Couture.#T1#
No joy there for Fallas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big right from Fallas misses.
Fallas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Couture.
Couture was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A good leg kick by Couture.
Couture lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fallas circles away quickly and effectively.
Couture misses with a few strikes there.
Emmanuel Couture seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Couture checks the leg kick nicely there.
Couture throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fallas avoids the body shot from Couture.
Fallas tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Fallas shoots in and gets a takedown into Couture's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fallas wants to pass the guard but Couture is keeping the position.
Fallas controlling from the top position.
Couture looking to control. #T2#
Couture wants to stand and escape but Fallas is having none of it.
Fallas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Couture has his hands on Fallas's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Fallas shoots in for a takedown but Couture shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Couture misses with the combination.
A big left from Couture misses.
Emmanuel Couture is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Couture lands a jab-cross combination.
Fallas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Couture.
Couture throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fallas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Couture defends it well.
Fallas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Couture was well out of range. Poor timing from Fallas.
Couture misses with a head kick.
A leg kick checked by Couture.
Fallas takes a swing at Couture's ribcage but misses.
Fallas avoids the body shot from Couture.
Fallas avoids the head kick by Couture.
Couture throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fallas throws a jab but it's blocked by Couture.
Couture scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fallas misses with a low kick.
Couture throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fallas checks a low kick from Couture.#T4#
Fallas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Couture is looking to wear down Fallas with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Couture throws a nice looking combination but Fallas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Couture is looking to chop away at Fallas's legs.
Fallas takes a kick to the side of the head.
Couture throws a combination that misses #TD2#
so Fallas counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Couture looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fallas sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fallas looking to pass the guard.
Fallas stays in close to Couture's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fallas sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Couture's guard. #T5#
Fallas stalling.
Fallas passes to side control.
Fallas tries to move to mount but Couture blocks the move with his legs.
Couture takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #T6#
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.
Fallas slows the pace down.
Couture tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Fallas looking to ground and pound but Couture is blocking nicely. #T7#
Fallas takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fallas wants to control but instead Couture manages to regain half guard.
Fallas trying to control the action but Couture is working from the bottom.
Fallas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Couture's head.
Couture moves into full guard.
Fallas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T8#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fallas trying to control but Couture is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Couture throws a lazy right hand but Fallas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fallas looks to land a left hand but Couture moved out of range nicely.
Couture lands a high kick!
Couture definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Couture thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fallas is looking to chop away at Couture's legs.
Fallas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That kick from Couture tenderised Fallas's leg. Fallas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Couture lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Couture throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Couture misses the body punch #TD2#
so Fallas counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fallas sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fallas passes Couture's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
My spies in Gym inform me that Fallas has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T9#
Couture avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fallas.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fallas in particular looking to stall.
Fallas winds up and cracks Couture with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fallas slows the pace down in half guard.
Let's hope that Fallas has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emmanuel Couture dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Couture throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fallas misses with a looping left.
Fallas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fallas bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Couture throws a jab but it's blocked by Fallas.
Fallas slips a straight right by Couture.
Couture misses with a wild body shot.
Couture lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Couture dodges the punch combination from Fallas.
Fallas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Couture manages to avoid it.
Couture ducks under a wild hook from Fallas.
Fallas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fallas slips a straight right by Couture.
Fallas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fallas slips under a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Couture.
Couture throws out a loose jab but Fallas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fallas dodges the punch combination from Couture.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the liver by Fallas. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Fallas misses with a low kick as Couture jumps back.
A jab from Couture does it's job there.
Couture throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Fallas counters with a takedown into side control.
Fallas advances to full mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fallas controlling his opponent. #T2#
Poor strikes thrown by Fallas there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Fallas sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Alistair Fallas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Couture is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T3#
Fallas sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Fallas with shots to the head and body - Couture looks very uncomfortable down there.
Fallas controlling the pace for now. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fallas looking to control but Couture is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fallas connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fallas pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Fallas controlling from the full mount. #T5#
Couture is looking to get to half guard.
Fallas controlling from the full mount.
Couture is working to get back to half guard. #T6#
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.
Fallas controlling his opponent.
Fallas's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T7#
Couture working to try and regain half guard.
Fallas lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Fallas takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Couture is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fallas controlling from mount. #T8#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
More stalling from Fallas.
Fallas trying to control but Couture is having none of it.
Fallas tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Couture is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T9#
Fallas looking to control but Couture is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Couture really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fallas takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alistair Fallas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Couture jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fallas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Couture is out of range.
Couture is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Emmanuel Couture is winning the standup battle so far.
Fallas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Couture moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fallas throws the left hand but Couture avoids the punch easily.
Couture swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Couture throws a series of punches but Fallas avoids them all with ease.
Fallas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sloppy strikes from Couture. Those never looked like landing.
And Fallas tries to counter it with a takedown but Couture pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A solid body kick from Fallas.
Emmanuel Couture is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fallas's corner calls for a 1-2. Fallas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A jab from Fallas does it's job there.
Couture swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Couture throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fallas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fallas.
Couture throws a right hand that Fallas ducks under and follows up with a left that Fallas also avoids with ease.
Fallas throws a nice looking combination but Couture bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Decent striking displayed by Couture there.
Fallas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Couture.
Fallas with the counter takedown but Couture avoids it easily.
Fallas swinging wildly here.
A head kick misses from Couture.
Nice defenses there by Fallas.
Couture fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fallas is out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Couture. Those never looked like landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fallas.#TD2#
Fallas gets a takedown into half guard.
Couture wants to get back to his feet.
Fallas sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2##T3#
Fallas tries to pass the half guard into mount. Couture knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Couture on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Still in half guard, Fallas seems content to control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A shot to the liver by Fallas. Beautiful body shot.
Fallas throws a low kick but Couture avoids it.
Couture with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #TD2#
Fallas throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Couture tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fallas is in Couture's guard.
Fallas stays in close to Couture's body and controls the position. #T4#
Fallas is continuing to stall.#T5#
Couture keeping moving, preventing Fallas from controlling successfully. #T6#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fallas engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fallas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fallas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Couture slips under a jab.
Fallas blocks a head kick by Couture.
Couture catches Fallas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Couture waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fallas.
Nice defenses there by Couture.
Couture avoids a punch combination nicely.
Couture lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fallas at a distance.
Couture wants to land a leg kick but Fallas is out of range.
Fallas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Couture. #T7#
Sloppy strikes from Couture. Those never looked like landing.
Couture looks for the body kick but Fallas saw that one coming.
Fallas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Couture is out of range. #TD2#
Fallas changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Couture looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fallas trying to control the position but Couture is working away.
Fallas staying calm.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Fallas.#T8#
Fallas is looking to take a break and control but Couture is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Couture tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Fallas presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Couture holds on to Fallas around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.#T9#
Fallas wants to control the pace but Couture is squirming around nicely.
Couture tries to hold on but Fallas postures up.
Fallas with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fallas controlling the pace for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alistair Fallas.
I think Fallas 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 15, 2023

#R1#
Fish tries for a takedown but Fallas circles away easily#TD2#
and Fallas counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fish manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fallas manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Fallas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Fallas looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fish looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fallas sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Fish looking to control.
Fish is trying to hold Fallas in close to prevent damage but Fallas has managed to pass into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fallas in particular looking to stall.
Fish is trying to control but can't.
Fish gets full guard.
Fallas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fish not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fallas is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fish looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fallas keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fish's head.
Fish working a defensive guard here.
Fallas looking to pass the guard.
Fallas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fish gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fish.
Fish's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fallas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fish scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Fish fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bloe Fish. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fish is breathing heavily.
Fallas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fishs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fallas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fish drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fallas lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fish backs up against the cage.
Fish gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fallas.
Fallas leaves Fish with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fallas lands a jab.#ROC2#Fish is rocked!#TD2#
Fallas looking to score a takedown here. Fish is defending well but Fallas drives through and ends up in Fish's guard.
Oh Fish is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fallas works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fish on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fallas lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Fish! More strikes land and this one is all over! Fallas jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alistair Fallas!
Alistair Fallas thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 12, 2023

#R1#
Chi blocks the body kick.
Chi misses with a head kick.
Chi swings for the body but Fallas moves out of range.
Chi throws a sloppy head kick and Fallas moves out of range easily.
Chi misses with a head kick.
Fallas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Chi throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Fallas counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
Fallas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fallas landing with the ground and pound.
Fallas works over Chi with some ground and pound from guard.
Chi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chi tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fallas controlling from the top position.
Fallas is standing up over Chi. Chi looks to escape but Fallas dives into side control. #T1#
Fallas moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB2#
Chi is trying to stand and escape here. He's got onto all fours but that's just let Fallas take his back! Uh oh - Fallas has got a rear naked choke here! Chi is forced to tap! It's all over! One monent is all it takes in this sport!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alistair Fallas!
A relieved looking Alistair Fallas thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SMFL 21 - O Brien vs. Hunt 3
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1#
Jacckson misses with a double jab.
Fallas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fallas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jacckson.
Fallas has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jacckson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fallas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jacckson swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD2#
Fallas drives through with a takedown into Jacckson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacckson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jacckson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fallas manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Fallas has Jacckson pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Jacckson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fallas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jacckson throws a big right hand that misses.
Jacckson won't allow Fallas to sweep him here.
Jacckson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jacckson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jacckson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fallas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jacckson throwing strikes from guard but Fallas blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacckson is working Fallas over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fallas controls Jacckson momentarily but Jacckson frees himself. #T2#
Jacckson wants to control from the top but Fallas keeps moving.
Fallas has momentary wrist control but Jacckson slips an elbow through the middle.
Fallas has his hands on Jacckson's head, controlling the position.
Fallas looking to control.
Fallas might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jacckson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jacckson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jacckson won't allow Fallas to sweep him here.
Fallas managing to control the position.
Jacckson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fallas is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Jacckson takes a swing at Fallas's ribcage but misses.
Jacckson misses with a wild combination.
And Fallas tries to counter it with a takedown but Jacckson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice defenses there by Fallas.
Jacckson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fallas moves away.
Fallas with the counter takedown but Jacckson avoids it easily.
Jacckson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Jacckson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
KO Jacckson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jacckson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fallas.
Jacckson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fallas was well out of range. Poor timing from Jacckson.
Fallas shoots in for a double leg but Jacckson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jacckson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fallas under the eye.
Fallas staying out of range there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jacckson misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

KO Jacckson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Fallas ducks under a wild hook from Jacckson.
Fallas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A big left from Jacckson misses.
Jacckson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jacckson throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD2#
Fallas shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jacckson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacckson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jacckson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jacckson wants to get back to full guard.
Fallas throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fallas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fallas missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Fallas lands strikes from half guard.#ES#
Jacckson kicks Fallas off and gets back to his feet.
Jacckson looks to land a combination but Fallas avoids it well.
Fallas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jacckson defends it well.
Jacckson throws a body punch but Fallas moves out of range.
Jacckson misses with an uppercut. Fallas saw that one coming.
Fallas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jacckson.
And Fallas tries to counter it with a takedown but Jacckson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jacckson swinging wildly here. #T2#
Jacckson throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Fallas counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jacckson!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fallas is working Jacckson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Fallas in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Jacckson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Fallas.
Fallas trying to control the action but Jacckson is working from the bottom.
Jacckson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Fallas working Jacckson over with strikes.
Fallas sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jacckson defending well though. #SUB#
Jacckson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fallas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jacckson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Fallas prevents Jacckson from standing back up.
Fallas trying to control the action but Jacckson is working from the bottom.
Jacckson is looking for a sweep. Fallas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fallas working Jacckson over with strikes.
Fallas lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fallas misses with a head shot. Jacckson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Jacckson is looking to stand up but Fallas isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jacckson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fallas is one step ahead there.
Jacckson is working hard here to advance position.
Fallas is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jacckson keeping moving, preventing Fallas from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fallas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

KO Jacckson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Fallas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jacckson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fallas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#TD2#
Fallas closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fallas lands in his opponent's guard.
Jacckson wants to stand and escape but Fallas is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacckson is trying to keep Fallas in close.
KO Jacckson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fallas's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Fallas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jacckson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fallas is controlling him.
Fallas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fallas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fallas working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jacckson's head.
Jacckson is looking to stand up but Fallas isn't so interested in that idea.
Jacckson keeping moving, preventing Fallas from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jacckson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fallas.
Fallas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Jacckson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fallas was well out of range. Poor timing from Jacckson.
Fallas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Alistair Fallas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fallas ducks under a wild hook from Jacckson.
And Fallas tries to counter it with a takedown but Jacckson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
KO Jacckson is winning the standup battle so far.
Jacckson thuds his right hand into Fallas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A jab from Jacckson misses.
KO Jacckson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fallas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jacckson defends it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Jacckson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jacckson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fallas momentarily. #T3#
Fallas tries for a takedown but Jacckson circles away easily
and Jacckson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
KO Jacckson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alistair Fallas.
A jab lands there for Jacckson.
Jacckson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The fighters circling - Jacckson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Jacckson scores with a hook.#TD2#
Fallas gets the takedown into side control.
Fallas working away.
Jacckson pushes Fallas away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Fallas gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Jacckson is looking for a sweep.
Fallas working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fallas tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Jacckson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Fallas.
Jacckson wants to control but Fallas postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
KO Jacckson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jacckson, 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... KO Jacckson!
A very excited looking KO Jacckson 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: SMFL 17 - Shields vs. Metharom
Date: Jun 17, 2023

#R1#
Poundstone misses with the body kick#TD#
and Fallas counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Poundstone!
Fallas scores with a couple of short elbows.
Fallas looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Poundstone is avoiding damage well.
Fallas in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Poundstone regains half guard, as Fallas was trying to land strikes.
Fallas not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fallas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Poundstone wants to improve his position but Fallas is controlling well.
Poundstone flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Fallas 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.
Fallas throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fallas is nestled in close to Poundstone, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T1#
Fallas scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fallas scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fallas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fallas trying to control from half guard but Poundstone is working away.
Poundstone tries to roll over but Fallas keeps him under control.
Fallas winds up and cracks Poundstone with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fallas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Poundstone has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fallas is working away from the top position though.
Fallas misses with a head shot. Poundstone uses the momentum to regain guard. #T2#
Poundstone keeping moving, preventing Fallas from controlling successfully.
Fallas connects with a couple of short punches.
Fallas postures up.
Poundstone looking for a sweep. Not yet Poundstone, not yet.
Fallas throws a strike but Poundstone rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Poundstone slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Fallas.
Poundstone not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fallas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fallas wants to hit a sweep here but Poundstone passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Fallas there! #T3#
Fallas holds on to Poundstone as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Poundstone there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Poundstone 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.
Fallas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Poundstone tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fallas is trying to escape the mount.
Poundstone thowing shots but they're missing. #T4#
Fallas can't escape the position.
Poundstone is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Fallas can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Poundstone fails to advance to Fallas's back.
Poundstone throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Poundstone unloads with some shots from mount but Fallas bucks and avoids them well.
Fallas is desperately trying to improve his position but Poundstone has a good base and remains in mount.
Fallas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fallas is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fallas 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.
Fallas trying to control but Poundstone postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mikey Poundstone will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Poundstone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fallas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Poundstone fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fallas drops down looking for a counter takedown but Poundstone sprawls and moves away.
Poundstone fails to land the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Poundstone as Fallas shoots in.
Poundstone throws a nice looking combination but Fallas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fallas changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poundstone dives in for a single leg takedown but Fallas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Alistair Fallas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikey Poundstone.
Poundstone shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fallas feinted with a counter takedown.
Fallas blocks a head kick by Poundstone.
Fallas half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Poundstone shoots for a double leg takedown but Fallas sprawls well. He's pushed Poundstone's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Poundstone shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fallas defends it nicely.
Fallas drops down looking for a counter takedown but Poundstone sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Poundstone moves into range and clinches up with Fallas.
Fallas is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Poundstone tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fallas smiles and moves away. #T2#
Poundstone swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fallas feinted with a counter takedown.
Fallas leaves Poundstone with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Poundstone fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Fallas is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Poundstone's half guard.
Fallas is nestled in close to Poundstone, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fallas working Poundstone over with strikes.
Poundstone tries to kick Fallas off but Fallas keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Fallas slips a nice elbow through Poundstone's hands, connecting with Poundstone's forehead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fallas stops Poundstone from getting back to his feet.
Ground and pound from Fallas. #T3#
Fallas is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Poundstone is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fallas scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fallas trying to control from half guard but Poundstone is working away.
Poundstone is trying to maintain the position but Fallas is very close to passing his half guard.
Fallas looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Poundstone trying to control but Fallas postures up.
Nice strikes from Fallas there.
Poundstone trying to control but Fallas postures up.
Fallas scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4#
Fallas is thwarting Poundstone's attempts to control the position.
Fallas looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fallas is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fallas scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Alistair Fallas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fallas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Poundstone does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Poundstone on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fallas takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fallas drops an elbow to the side of Poundstone's head.
Fallas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Poundstone can do to turn this around?
Fallas is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poundstone manages to get to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alistair Fallas dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Poundstone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fallas.
Poundstone shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Fallas shoots in and gets a takedown into Poundstone's guard.
Poundstone avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Poundstone has momentary wrist control but Fallas slips an elbow through the middle.
Fallas being controlled here momentarily.
Fallas trying to control but Poundstone is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poundstone working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fallas.
Fallas wants to control from the top but Poundstone keeps moving.
Fallas postures up. #T1#
Poundstone keeping moving, preventing Fallas from controlling successfully.
Poundstone working a defensive guard here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Fallas 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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Poundstone fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fallas tries to counter with a takedown but Poundstone is quick to defend against it.
Fallas wants to slow Poundstone down by chopping away at his legs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Poundstone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD#
Fallas scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Poundstone wants to get back to full guard.
Fallas lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fallas lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fallas looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Poundstone with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fallas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Poundstone's head.
Fallas is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Fallas scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fallas takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fallas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Poundstone's head.
Fallas drops an elbow to the side of Poundstone's head.
Fallas is trying to control. Poundstone wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fallas looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Poundstone with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fallas drops an elbow to the side of Poundstone's head.
Poundstone is looking to escape.
Fallas seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fallas performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Fallas landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
Poundstone gets back to full guard.
Fallas connects with a couple of short punches.
Poundstone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Poundstone trying to keep a closed guard but Fallas is proving a slippery customer.
Fallas is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fallas distracts Poundstone with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fallas lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fallas trying to control but Poundstone is working from the bottom.
Fallas makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alistair Fallas!
A very excited looking Alistair Fallas 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: SMFL 15 - Chretien vs. Raikov
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1#
Saqqaf with a nice calf kick.
Saqqaf fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fallas checks it well.
Fallas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saqqaf.
A jab from Saqqaf misses.
Saqqaf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saqqaf throws the kick towards the body but Fallas avoids it.
Saqqaf connects with a body shot that sends Fallas's belly button to the back.
Saqqaf uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fallas has time to react.
Saqqaf misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Fallas counters with a shoot takedown. Saqqaf fights it but they end up in guard.
Saqqaf is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Saqqaf keeping full guard, as Fallas tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fallas works over Saqqaf with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Saqqaf is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Saqqaf has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fallas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fallas preventing the sweep.
Saqqaf is trying to keep Fallas in close.
Fallas distracts Saqqaf with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fallas wants to control from the top but Saqqaf keeps moving.
Fallas is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fallas won't allow Saqqaf to sweep him here.
Saqqaf is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Saqqaf is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fallas defends well.#T2#
Saqqaf tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Saqqaf looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Fallas landing with the ground and pound.
Fallas is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Saqqaf tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fallas working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Saqqaf has his foot on Fallas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fallas works his way back into a safe position though.
Fallas trying to control the position from guard on top but Saqqaf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fallas's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fallas trying to control but Saqqaf is working from the bottom.
Saqqaf has momentary wrist control but Fallas slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fallas's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Saqqaf is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fallas is working Saqqaf over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fallas stands up over Saqqaf, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Saqqaf keeping moving, preventing Fallas from controlling successfully.
Saqqaf trying to control the position.
Fallas stands up over Saqqaf, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fallas won't allow Saqqaf to sweep him here.
Fallas with a nice head shot there.
Saqqaf controls Fallas momentarily but Fallas frees himself.
Fallas landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
Fallas postures up.
Saqqaf is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fallas scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fallas with a nice head shot there.
Fallas distracts Saqqaf with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fallas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fallas distracts Saqqaf with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fallas's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fallas is in close to Saqqaf's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fallas working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Saqqaf looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alistair Fallas 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#
Fallas moves out of range of the strikes.
Saqqaf delivers a nice body kick.
Saqqaf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fallas tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fallas avoids the head kick by Saqqaf.
Fallas avoids the head kick by Saqqaf.
A slow jab from Saqqaf misses its intended target.
Fallas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Saqqaf defends it well.
Saqqaf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fallas was well out of range. Poor timing from Saqqaf.
Nice takedown defense from Saqqaf. No joy for Fallas on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saqqaf goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Saqqaf pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fallas back to the cage. Saqqaf follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#ROC#Fallas is rocked!#TD2#
Fallas closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fallas lands in his opponent's guard.#T1##SUB#
Saqqaf working for submissions but it's allowed Fallas to get to half guard.
Fallas lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Saqqaf manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Saqqaf looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fallas is one step ahead there.
Fallas is working Saqqaf over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fallas slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fallas trying to control the action but Saqqaf is working from the bottom.
Saqqaf manages to get back to half guard.#T2#
Saqqaf tries to get to full guard but Fallas has control of the leg.
Ground and pound from Fallas.
Saqqaf is pressing down on Fallas's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fallas won't allow Saqqaf to sweep him here.
Saqqaf looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Fallas puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Fallas sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Fallas working Saqqaf over with strikes. #T3#
Fallas working over Saqqaf with some ground and pound. Saqqaf looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Saqqaf gets back to full guard.
Fallas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fallas lands a couple of elbows.
Fallas is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Fallas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fallas lands a couple of digs.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Saqqaf is on top in guard. #REVR#
Saqqaf pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fallas is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Saqqaf is working hard here to advance position.
Fallas looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fallas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Saqqaf is fighting to break Fallas's control of his arms but Fallas is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Saqqaf looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saqqaf wants to control from the top but Fallas keeps moving.
Fallas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Waheed Saqqaf 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##TD2#
Fallas drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fallas lands a couple of elbows.
Fallas chips away with some ground and pound.
Fallas cracks Saqqaf with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Saqqaf looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Saqqaf can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fallas controls the pace.
Fallas with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Saqqaf had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fallas defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Saqqaf has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fallas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fallas is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Fallas scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fallas's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fallas stopping the sweep attempt from Saqqaf.
Fallas working some strikes from top position.
Fallas content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fallas postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fallas lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fallas distracts Saqqaf with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Saqqaf trying to control the position.
Fallas postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Saqqaf wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Fallas is now in half guard. #T2#
Saqqaf is refusing to be controlled, as Fallas sits in half guard.
Fallas working over Saqqaf with some ground and pound. Saqqaf looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fallas is nestled in close to Saqqaf, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fallas seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Saqqaf is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Fallas with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fallas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saqqaf tries to get to full guard but Fallas has control of the leg.
Fallas trying to pass the guard but Saqqaf defending well.
Saqqaf wants to improve his position but Fallas is controlling well. #T3#
Fallas lands strikes from half guard.
Fallas winds up and cracks Saqqaf with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fallas is nestled in close to Saqqaf, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Saqqaf on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ROC2#Saqqaf is rocked!
Fallas 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.
Oh Saqqaf is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fallas lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fallas scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Saqqaf is looking for a sweep. Fallas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fallas is looking to take a break and control but Saqqaf is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saqqaf wants to improve his position but Fallas is controlling well. #T4#
Fallas lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fallas lands with a punch from half guard.
Fallas landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Saqqaf moves into full guard.
Fallas content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Saqqaf trying to control the position.
Fallas won't allow Saqqaf to sweep him here.
Fallas scoring with some ground and pound.
Fallas wants to control from the top but Saqqaf keeps moving.
Saqqaf looking for a sweep. Not yet Saqqaf, not yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alistair Fallas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fallas 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 18, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Redman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Redman showed some decent athleticism there.
Fallas is pressing down on Redman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fallas has his hands on Redman's head, controlling the position.
Fallas wants to sweep here but Redman controlling him for the moment.
Fallas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fallas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fallas keeping moving, preventing Redman from controlling successfully.
Fallas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Redman stopping the sweep attempt from Fallas.
Fallas seems keen to control Redman's posture.
Redman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fallas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Redman won't allow Fallas to sweep him here.
Fallas looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fallas lands a right hook to the body.
Fallas swings widly with a right hand
and Redman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Redman defending well as Fallas loads up on a big left hand.
Redman throws a good cross that connects.
Fallas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A big left from Redman misses.
Fallas ducks under a wild hook from Redman.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Redman. #T2#
Fallas can't do much from the bottom here.
Fallas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Redman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Redman looks up at the clock and then as Fallas takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Redman smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redman tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Fallas manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fallas is just content to waste time from the top position. Redman takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Redman is pulling down on Fallas's head to control his posture.
Fallas trying to control but Redman is working from the bottom.
Fallas looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Fallas content to stall in guard here.
Fallas slips nicely into half guard.
Fallas wants to free his trapped foot but Redman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fallas performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fallas trying to pass the guard but Redman defending well.
Fallas controlling the action here.
Fallas is nestled in close to Redman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Redman is looking to improve his position.
Fallas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Redman keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stu Redman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Redman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fallas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Redman lands a glancing blow to the side of Fallas's head.
Fallas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Redman clinches up with Fallas and pushes him back against the cage.
Redman wants a takedown but no success here. #TD2#
Redman lands a takedown into guard.
Redman is looking to work some ground and pound but Fallas has wrist control.
Redman preventing the sweep.
Redman being controlled here momentarily.
Redman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Redman postures up.
Fallas is controlling Redman's posture.
Fallas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stu Redman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fallas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Redman manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Fallas's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Redman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Redman keeping full guard, as Fallas tries to pass.
Redman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fallas. #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.
Redman keeping full guard, as Fallas tries to pass.
Fallas throwing strikes from guard but Redman blocks nicely.
Fallas looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fallas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fallas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Redman is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Redman misses with a double jab.
Fallas missing with a left hand there. Redman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A lazy left from Redman finds it's target.
A leg kick checked by Redman.
Nice defenses there by Fallas.
Redman fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Redman clinches up against the cage.
Redman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fallas tries for a takedown. No joy. #TD2#
Redman lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fallas on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Fallas trying to hold on to Redman's head to control him but Redman postures up.
Fallas regains full guard. Nicely done.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Redman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Redman preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Fallas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Redman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Redman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fallas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Redman connects with a couple of short punches.
Redman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fallas is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fallas pulls Redman in close to his closed guard and prevents Redman from doing any damage or advancing position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fallas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stu Redman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Fallas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Redman throws out a counter right but Fallas avoids it with no problem.
Stu Redman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Redman shoots in and bounces Fallas off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Redman lands a couple of elbows.
Redman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Redman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fallas wants to sweep here but Redman controlling him for the moment.
Fallas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Redman.
Redman is looking to work some ground and pound but Fallas has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redman trying to control but Fallas is working from the bottom.
Redman being controlled here momentarily.
Redman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fallas works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Redman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Redman connects with a couple of short punches.
Fallas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Fallas trying to control the position from guard on top but Redman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fallas sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fallas looking to sit in guard and control but Redman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Alistair Fallas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Redman postures up in Fallas's guard and throws a big left but Fallas blocks it.
Fallas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Redman is one step ahead there.
Redman stands up over Fallas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fallas controls Redman momentarily but Redman frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Redman connects with a couple of short punches.
Redman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fallas pulls Redman in close to prevent any damage.
Redman won't allow Fallas to sweep him here. #T3#
Redman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fallas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Redman is one step ahead there.
Fallas is working hard here to advance position.
Redman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Redman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Redman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fallas working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Redman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fallas throws a shot from downtown. Redman moves away and avoids it.
Redman might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Redman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fallas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T4#
Redman with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Fallas misses the target.
Fallas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Redman.
A jab from Fallas misses. #TD#
Fallas drives through with a takedown into guard.
Redman trying to control the position.
Fallas seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Fallas trying to control but Redman is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fallas postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stu Redman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Redman has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 15, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Fallas closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fallas lands in his opponent's guard.
De Moncey being controlled here, momentarily.
Fallas trying to control but De Moncey is working from the bottom. #SUB#
De Moncey escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fallas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fallas trying to control but De Moncey is working from the bottom. #T1#
Fallas looking to sit in guard and control but De Moncey gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
De Moncey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
De Moncey trying to control but Fallas is working from the bottom.
De Moncey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
De Moncey forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
De Moncey is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
De Moncey seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
De Moncey wants to take a breather but Fallas is having none of it. #SUB#
De Moncey is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fallas sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
De Moncey is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fallas wants to control but De Moncey is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fallas regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
De Moncey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fallas keeping moving, preventing De Moncey from controlling successfully.
De Moncey looking to pass the guard.
De Moncey works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
De Moncey looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
De Moncey wants to work for an arm triangle but Fallas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
De Moncey is trying to control the action in half guard but Fallas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
De Moncey is trying to work for a kimura but Fallas is defending well. #SUB#
De Moncey is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fallas defends it well. #SUB#
De Moncey in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Fallas tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from De Moncey!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bon Adrien De Moncey!
A very excited looking Bon Adrien De Moncey 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: SFC 2 - Fallas vs. Quark
Date: Feb 04, 2023

#R1#
Fallas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Quark shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fallas but Fallas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fallas throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Quark counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Quark tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fallas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Quark is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Quark is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Quark thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quark throws a strike but Fallas avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T1#
Fallas is pulling down on Quark's head to control his posture.
Fallas controls Quark momentarily but Quark frees himself.
Quark looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fallas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Quark on the ground.
Quark looking to pass the guard.
Fallas keeping moving, preventing Quark from controlling successfully.
Quark tries to free his leg and advance position but Fallas is retaining full guard.
Quark throws a big right hand that misses.
Quark looking to pass the guard.
Fallas looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fallas is working hard here to advance position.
Quark trying to control but Fallas is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Quark slips under a jab from Fallas.
Fallas moves away from the strike by Quark.
Quark swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD2#
Quark shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Quark accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Quark wants to pass the guard but Fallas is keeping the position.
Quark throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fallas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fallas keeping moving, preventing Quark from controlling successfully.
Quark distracts Fallas with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3#
Quark trying to control but Fallas is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fallas is trying to control the position but Quark postures up.
Fallas keeping moving, preventing Quark from controlling successfully.
Quark has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Quark looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Quark throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fallas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Quark but Quark pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Quark lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fallas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Quark.
Fallas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Quark swivels and escapes.
Good standup being displayed there by Quark as he connects with a hook.
Fallas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Quark pinned against the ropes. Quark gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alistair Fallas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice straight punches there by Quark. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Quark.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Quark avoids the body shot from Fallas.
Quark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fallas manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Barkeep Quark 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#
Fallas missing with a left hand there. Quark was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fallas doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Quark counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fallas won't be happy with that.
You can see the frustration on Fallas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Quark thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Quark is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fallas has escaped the position, nice work there.
Quark has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fallas stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Quark with the ground and pound but Fallas regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #T1#
Quark is trying to control. Fallas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Quark looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fallas is not content to let Quark control the position.
Quark is thwarting Fallas's attempts to control the position.
Fallas is looking to improve his position.
Fallas trying to control but Quark postures up. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Quark trying to control from half guard but Fallas is working away. #SUB2#
Quark is working for a kimura but Fallas is defending it quite comfortably.
Quark missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fallas is looking to improve his position.
Quark winds up and cracks Fallas with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Quark winds up and cracks Fallas with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fallas trying to control here.
Quark is stalling here. Fallas is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Quark seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Fallas has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Quark's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Quark manages to get back to half guard.
Fallas prevents Quark from improving his position.
Quark makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Quark.#T4#
Fallas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Quark looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Quark is pulling down on Fallas's head. It's preventing any offense from Fallas, at least for the moment.
Quark wants to sweep here but Fallas controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Quark is trying to keep Fallas in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Barkeep Quark showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Decent striking displayed by Quark there.#TD2#
Fallas gets caught flat footed, as Quark shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fallas looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Quark puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Quark throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fallas is trying to get back to full guard.
Quark misses with a head shot. Fallas uses the momentum to regain guard.
Fallas keeping moving, preventing Quark from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quark forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Fallas is staying active underneath Quark, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Quark throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Quark stalling away here and it's allowed Fallas to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Quark in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Quark slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Quark takes a little break here. Fallas wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Fallas regains half guard.
Alistair Fallas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fallas on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Quark is keen to just control but Fallas is a slippery customer.
Fallas tries to get to full guard but Quark has control of the leg.
Ground and pound from Quark.
Quark working Fallas over with strikes.
Fallas is looking to improve his position.
Fallas is not content to let Quark control the position.#T3#
Quark might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fallas haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Quark is looking for a kimura here.
Barkeep Quark is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fallas is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Animal Fight Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Quark trying to control the pace.
Fallas wants to get back to full guard but Quark has mounted him!#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Quark looking to control but Fallas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Quark unloads with some shots from mount but Fallas bucks and avoids them well.
Quark looking to control but Fallas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Quark fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Quark in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Quark landing shots from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Barkeep Quark comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Quark has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 12, 2023

#R1#
Fallas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lei momentarily.
Lei looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Fallas jabs Lei right on the nose. Lei blinks but takes it well.#TD2#
Lei gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fallas passes Lei's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lei might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fallas looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lei with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fallas trying to control the pace.
Fallas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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. Fallas connects with a nice short shot to Lei's temple. #T1#
Fallas content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lei is looking to get back to is feet but Fallas passes into side control.
Fallas in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Fallas working the ground and pound.
Lei is letting Fallas control him for a moment.
Lei takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #T2#
Lei is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Fallas taking a breather here.
Fallas is putting a hurting on Lei here, landing some big shots from side control.
Fallas taking a breather here.
Fallas scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lei to see if he's OK.
Fallas lands a nice forearm strike.
Check out the look on Fallas's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #ROC2#Lei is rocked!#T3#
Lei trying to remain calm as Fallas controls from the top position.
Oh Lei is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fallas scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Lei is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Fallas can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alistair Fallas!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 07, 2023

#R1#
Soltvedt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Soltvedt shoots in for a takedown but Fallas shows good takedown defense.
Fallas tries to counter with a takedown but Soltvedt is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Fallas closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Soltvedt's guard.
Fallas slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fallas landing some decent shots from guard.
Fallas engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fallas has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Soltvedt can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Fallas seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Soltvedt for as long as he can get away with.
Fallas lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Soltvedt being controlled here, momentarily.
Fallas looking to pass the guard.
Fallas sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jab, jab by Fallas - just one landing. #TD#
Fallas shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Soltvedt is trying to defend but Fallas finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T3#
Fallas scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Soltvedt missing with punches from the bottom.
Fallas working Soltvedt over with strikes.
Fallas slips a nice elbow through Soltvedt's hands, connecting with Soltvedt's forehead.
Soltvedt has hold of Fallas's hands but Fallas slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fallas works his foot free and advances to mount.
Fallas working the ground and pound effectively. #ROC#Soltvedt is rocked!
Fallas controlling the pace for now.
Soltvedt is still in real trouble! Can Fallas finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Fallas 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.
A big strike lands for Fallas! That's really hurt Soltvedt and he's turned his back - Fallas keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Fallas jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alistair Fallas!
The defeated Timazini Soltvedt had this to say: 'I played World of Warcraft instead of training for this fight. '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 01, 2022

#R1#
Patterson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Patterson 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.
Patterson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fallas.
Fallas walks into a jab.
Patterson keeps Fallas at a distance using the push kick.
Fallas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fallas there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC#Fallas is rocked!
Patterson looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Patterson backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Fallas's temple! It sends Fallas violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Patterson celebrates and the doctors try to help Fallas!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Derek Patterson!
After the big win, Derek Patterson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

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