Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CFC 545
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1#
Gardner throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gravius Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gardner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gravius Jr digs a good body shot into Gardner's ribs.#CL#
Gravius Jr pushes Gardner up against the cage in a clinch.
Gardner tries for a takedown but Gravius Jr manages to get underhooks.
Gravius Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gardner backwards. #KD#
Gravius Jr drops Gardner with a big knee straight up the middle! Gardner is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#Gardner is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Rulon Gardner has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gardner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gravius Jr.
Gardner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gravius Jr.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#CL#
Gravius Jr moves into the clinch.#T1#
Gravius Jr dodges an elbow strike from Gardner. #BC2#
Gardner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gravius Jr keeps Gardner at a distance using the push kick.
Gardner tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gardner with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gravius Jr counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gardner's knee momentarily.
Gardner looks winded!
Gravius Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gardner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick lands from Gravius Jr. #CL#
Gravius Jr forces Gardner back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Gravius Jr.
Gardner is looking for a takedown.
Sellus Gravius Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rulon Gardner.
Gravius Jr connects with a knee right up the middle! Gardner tumbles to the floor and Gravius Jr stands over him, dominant and satisfied with his glorious KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Sellus Gravius Jr!
A very excited looking Sellus Gravius Jr 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.
Rulon Gardner spoke after the fight, saying 'Keith Peterson was at some dive bar with a $5 floozy right before this fight. I call kangaroo court.'.

Event: CFC 534
Date: Mar 11, 2023

#R1#
Prilla throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Gardner misses its target.
Jab from Gardner.
Prilla takes a swing at Gardner's ribcage but misses.
Gardner misses with a two punch combination.
Gardner takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gardner tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Prilla misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Prilla cracks Gardner with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Gardner looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Prilla finish him? #CUT2#It looks like Rulon Gardner has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Prilla cracks Gardner on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Gardner falls backwards against the cage. Prilla follows up with more strikes that drop Gardner to his knees. Prilla keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Gardner! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Prilla!
In defeat, Rulon Gardner stepped up to the mic, saying 'Keith Peterson was at some dive bar with a $5 floozy right before this fight. I call kangaroo court.'.

Event: CFC 531
Date: Feb 25, 2023

#R1##CL#
Akamu rushes Gardner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Akamu gets through Gardner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Akamu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gardner backwards.
Gardner throws an elbow that misses.
Gardner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akamu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Akamu.
Akamu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gardner backwards.
Akamu pushes Gardner back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Akamu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gardner or not.
Gardner looks winded!
Gardner is trying to break the clinch but Akamu has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Akamu.
Nice body punch from Akamu - that landed with a thud.
Akamu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gardner.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot in the inside from Akamu.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Akamu.
Gardner takes a shot to the head.
Akamu lands a left hand.
Gardner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#Gardner is rocked!#T1#
Akamu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gardner is still on wobbly legs! Can Akamu finish him?
Akamu lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Gardner to his knees! Akamu keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Akamu!
John Akamu thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Rulon Gardner was interviewed post fight and said 'Keith Peterson was at some dive bar with a $5 floozy right before this fight. I call kangaroo court.'.

Event: CFC 528
Date: Feb 18, 2023

#R1#
Gardner throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.#TD2#
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses. Gardner uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jackson's guard. Nice move by Gardner!#REVR#
Gardner won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardner trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Gardner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gardner landing with the ground and pound.
Jackson has control of Gardner's left arm, preventing Gardner from doing any damage.
Gardner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jackson on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
Jackson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gardner is looking to stand up but Jackson won't let him.
Jackson has Gardner pulled in close to control his posture.
Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gardner's guard. #REVB#
Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gardner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Gardner wants to get back to his feet but Jackson is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jackson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jackson trying to control but Gardner is working from the bottom.
Jackson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson passes Gardner's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jackson content to control rather than advance. #T3#
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jackson trying to control the action but Gardner is working from the bottom.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gardner wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Akamaru Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Gardner circles away easily
and Gardner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Jackson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gardner quickly recovers to half guard.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
Ground and pound from Jackson.
Jackson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jackson thows a huge punch but Gardner dodges it nicely.
Jackson throwing shots but Gardner is blocking nicely.
Jackson lands strikes from half guard.
Jackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jackson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gardner with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Gardner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jackson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gardner is trying to stand up here but Jackson is controlling him well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jackson is trying to control. Gardner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akamaru Jackson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Gardner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gardner tried to counter with a leg kick but Jackson avoided it.
Jackson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #TD2#
Jackson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gardner napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gardner wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gardner will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gardner dodges the ground and pound from Jackson.
We've been informed that Jackson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson in side control, throwing shots but Gardner defends.
Jackson slows the pace down.
Gardner managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jackson. #T1#
Gardner avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jackson.
Jackson taking a breather here.
Gardner wants to get back to his feet but Jackson is dominant here and he's now got Gardner's back!
Jackson somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Jackson is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Jackson gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Jackson gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Jackson apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Gardner connects with a body shot.#TD2#
Jackson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gardner's guard.#T2#
Gardner keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson connects with a couple of short punches.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
Jackson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gardner is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Jackson dives into side control.
Check out the look on Jackson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Jackson grinds an elbow into Gardner's temple. #T3#
Gardner defending against the ground and pound.
The referee asks Jackson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jackson prefers to stall for the moment though.
The strikes coming from Jackson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Jackson working the head with strikes.
Gardner prevents Jackson from improving position.
Jackson working the body and head with strikes.
Jackson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T4#
Jackson working the body and head with strikes.
Jackson takes a little break here. Gardner wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Jackson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jackson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Jackson cracks Gardner with a big elbow.
Gardner on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gardner tries to get out of the position.
Jackson working the ground and pound.
Jackson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #ROC2#Gardner is rocked!
Jackson trying to control the position but Gardner is working away.
Oh Gardner is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jackson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Gardner is avoiding damage well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akamaru Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gardner as he jumps to the side.
Gardner seems to have got his legs back now.
Jackson shoots in but Gardner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jackson or perhaps it was just good defense by Gardner, which made it look bad.
Gardner throws a big counter combination but Jackson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rulon Gardner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akamaru Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson dives in and grabs Gardner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gardner pushes down on Jackson's head and hops out.
Gardner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson. #T1#
Gardner lands a jab to the head.
Gardner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gardner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gardner defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jackson.
Gardner seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jackson shoots in but Gardner avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T2##TD2#
Gardner gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Gardner uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gardner throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
so Jackson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gardner is looking to stand back up but Jackson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Gardner. #REVR#
Jackson is trying to control. Gardner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Gardner is looking to escape.
Jackson slips a nice elbow through Gardner's hands, connecting with Gardner's forehead.
Jackson is nestled in close to Gardner, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jackson prevents Gardner from standing back up.
Jackson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jackson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gardner with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jackson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jackson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gardner tries to kick Jackson off but Jackson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T4#
Jackson throwing shots but Gardner is blocking nicely.
Gardner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Jackson there.
Jackson controlling the action here.
Jackson trying to control the action but Gardner is working from the bottom.
Jackson lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gardner is trying to stand back up but Jackson is controlling him
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Rulon Gardner did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Nice sprawl there from Gardner as Jackson shoots in.
Gardner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gardner.
And Jackson tries to counter it with a takedown but Gardner pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Jackson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jackson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gardner wants to get back to his feet but Jackson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson postures up and lands a big shot to Gardner's brow. #T1#
Jackson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gardner wants to stand and escape but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Gardner keeps moving.
Jackson scoring with some ground and pound.
Jackson lands a couple of digs.
Jackson content to stall in guard here.
Gardner keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jackson postures up in Gardner's guard and throws a big left but Gardner blocks it.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gardner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gardner is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jackson is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Gardner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rulon Gardner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akamaru Jackson.
Jackson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gardner swivels and escapes.
A little feinted left hand from Gardner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Gardner cracks Jackson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gardner looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Jackson slips a straight right by Gardner.
Jackson darts in looking for a takedown but Gardner gets double underhooks and turns Jackson into the cage.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Gardner tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gardner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gardner misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
Gardner lunges at Jackson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jackson's hand.
Gardner is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gardner as he avoids it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Gardner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rulon Gardner had his way with Akamaru Jackson in 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. This is the final round!#R5#
Gardner slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gardner misses with a straight left.
And Jackson tries to counter it with a takedown but Gardner pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jackson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gardner swivels and escapes.
Gardner is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jackson or perhaps it was just good defense by Gardner, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardner loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Gardner tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gardner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
An attempted straight right counter from Gardner misses the target.
Rulon Gardner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akamaru Jackson.#T1#
Jackson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson throws an off balance right hand
and Gardner counters with a left and a right that stings Jackson. #T2#
Gardner slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Jackson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gardner looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gardner is trying to get back to his feet.
The referee asks Jackson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jackson prefers to stall for the moment though.
Jackson prevents Gardner from escaping the position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gardner takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Gardner parries the strikes from Jackson easily there. Jackson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Gardner to escape.
Akamaru Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Jackson tries to score with some ground and pound. Gardner controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Gardner pushes Jackson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jackson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Jackson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Gardner stops Jackson from passing to mount.
Jackson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Jackson prevents Gardner from escaping the position.
Gardner bucks up and tries to throw Jackson off but instead Jackson has got his back!
Jackson is punishing Gardner with some ground and pound. #T4#
Jackson punches Gardner on the ear.
Jackson lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Gardner. #ROC2#Gardner is rocked!
Jackson is raining down hard shots and and Gardner has had enough - he's tapped out due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Akamaru Jackson!
Akamaru Jackson is the new heavyweight champion!
Rulon Gardner was interviewed post fight and said 'Keith Peterson was at some dive bar with a $5 floozy right before this fight. I call kangaroo court.'.

Event: CFC 523
Date: Jan 28, 2023

#R1#
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and Gardner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson throws a lazy uppercut
and Gardner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gardner's waist but Gardner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson off to one side.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gardner was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gardner tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gardner to the ground. Gardner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rulon Gardner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akamaru Jackson.
Jackson doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Gardner to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Gardner gets caught napping as Jackson dives in and scores a takedown. Gardner manages to retain guard.
Gardner wants to stand and escape but Jackson is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson trying to control but Gardner is working from the bottom.
Gardner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson. #ES#
Gardner scrambles and gets back to his feet. #T1#
Gardner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Jackson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gardner tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jackson is in Gardner's guard.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Jackson stops Gardner from standing up.
Gardner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jackson on the ground.
Jackson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gardner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gardner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jackson prevents Gardner from getting back to his feet.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #ES#
Gardner pushes Jackson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Jackson goes for a double leg but Gardner avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gardner continues to drive forward.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Gardner tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gardner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Jackson misses with a takedown
and Gardner counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with Gardner, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes Gardner against the cage but Gardner circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gardner stuffs the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Gardner misses the target.
Gardner slaps away a takedown attempt from Jackson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've been informed that Jackson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jackson dives in and grabs Gardner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gardner pushes down on Jackson's head and hops out.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gardner as he avoids it easily.
Akamaru Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jackson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gardner circles away.
Gardner throwing a counter right hand but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Gardner slaps away a takedown attempt from Jackson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jackson looks winded!#T4#
Gardner misses with a looping right.
Gardner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD2#
Jackson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jackson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Jackson lands with a punch from half guard.
Gardner looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ground and pound from Jackson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gardner is trying to stand up here but Jackson is controlling him well.
Gardner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gardner pushes Jackson off looking to stand but Jackson dives back in and keeps control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rulon Gardner dominated that round.
That's time! Gardner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Jackson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gardner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gardner slaps away a takedown attempt from Jackson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gardner slaps away a takedown attempt from Jackson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It looked like Gardner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rulon Gardner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akamaru Jackson.
Jackson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gardner swivels and escapes.
Gardner throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Gardner here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown but Gardner sprawls well. He's pushed Jackson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice sprawl there from Gardner as Jackson shoots in.
A little feinted left hand from Gardner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rulon Gardner is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Gardner sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
Jackson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gardner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gardner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Jackson is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Jackson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gardner quickly recovers to half guard.
Gardner taking some punishment here, with Jackson in his half guard.
Jackson is trying to control. Gardner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gardner tries to kick Jackson off but Jackson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jackson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jackson prevents Gardner from standing back up.
Jackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson prevents Gardner from standing back up.
Gardner trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Gardner is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jackson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jackson stops Gardner from getting back to his feet.
Jackson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
Jackson stops Gardner from getting back to his feet.
Gardner on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gardner tries to get out of the position.
Jackson misses with a head shot. Gardner uses the momentum to regain guard.
Jackson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jackson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gardner's head.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Gardner has wrist control.
Jackson distracts Gardner with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jackson stands up over Gardner, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
Jackson landing some decent shots from guard.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Gardner is keeping the position.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gardner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Gardner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gardner throwing a counter right hand but Jackson manages to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jackson.
Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Gardner tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gardner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gardner seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T4#
Jackson avoids the body shot from Gardner.
Gardner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Gardner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It looked like Gardner was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jackson.
Gardner works the jab nicely.#CUT#It looks like Akamaru Jackson has been cut.
Jackson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gardner finds it's way round the side to connect with Jackson's head.
Gardner misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Gardner slaps away a takedown attempt from Jackson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Gardner circles away easily
and Gardner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gardner throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rulon Gardner dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Akamaru Jackson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Gardner looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gardner counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown but Gardner sprawls well. He's pushed Jackson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Jackson scores with a takedown into Gardner's guard.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gardner is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gardner keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Gardner is keeping the position.
Gardner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson. #T1#
Jackson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jackson stops Gardner from standing up.
Akamaru Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gardner wants to get back to his feet but Jackson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jackson throwing strikes from guard but Gardner blocks nicely.
Jackson stands up over Gardner, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gardner is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jackson landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gardner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gardner.
Jackson dives in and grabs Gardner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gardner pushes down on Jackson's head and hops out.
Rulon Gardner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akamaru Jackson.
Gardner defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a takedown
and Gardner counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Gardner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Gardner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gardner throws out a powerful jab.
Gardner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gardner looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Gardner looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson misses the jab.#TD2#
Jackson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gardner is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gardner can't keep his opponent in guard - Jackson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4#
Jackson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gardner looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jackson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jackson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jackson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gardner has hold of Jackson's hands but Jackson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jackson stops Gardner from getting back to his feet.
Jackson with the ground and pound but Gardner uses the opportunity to regain guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Akamaru Jackson just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Akamaru Jackson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gardner as he avoids it easily.
Jackson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gardner counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Jackson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gardner was covering up waiting for the punch and Jackson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gardner wants to stand up but Jackson is controlling him.
Jackson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Gardner manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gardner takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jackson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gardner prevents it.
Rulon Gardner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akamaru Jackson.#T1#
Jackson goes for a takedown attempt but Gardner pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jackson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
No luck for Jackson with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gardner enables Jackson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gardner manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gardner is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jackson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jackson stops Gardner from standing up.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Gardner has wrist control.#T2#
Jackson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gardner's head.
Jackson prevents Gardner from getting back to his feet.
Jackson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jackson chips away with some ground and pound.
Jackson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jackson won't allow Gardner to get back to his feet.
Jackson works over Gardner with some ground and pound from guard.
Jackson stands up over Gardner, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gardner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.
A little feinted left hand from Gardner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Gardner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD2#
Jackson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gardner was covering up waiting for the punch and Jackson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jackson working some strikes from top position.
Jackson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gardner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses. Gardner uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jackson's guard. Nice move by Gardner!#REVR#
Gardner is working Jackson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jackson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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. Jackson connects with a nice short shot to Gardner's temple.
Jackson is nestled in close to Gardner, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akamaru Jackson dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Akamaru Jackson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R5##TD2#
Jackson scores with a takedown into Gardner's guard.
Jackson postures up in Gardner's guard and throws a big left but Gardner blocks it.
Jackson distracts Gardner with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jackson passes Gardner's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jackson drops an elbow to the side of Gardner's head.
Jackson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jackson wants to take a breather but Gardner is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jackson throwing shots but Gardner is blocking nicely.
Jackson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Jackson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gardner defending well though. #T1#
Gardner wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson is controlling the pace.
Jackson throwing shots but Gardner is blocking nicely.
Jackson 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.
Gardner is looking to escape.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jackson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gardner defending well though.
Jackson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jackson misses with a takedown
and Gardner makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#TD2#
Jackson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gardner's half guard.
Nice strikes from Jackson there.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gardner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jackson.
Gardner won't allow Jackson to pass to mount.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Jackson trying to control the pace.
Gardner is refusing to be controlled, as Jackson sits in half guard.
Jackson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jackson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ground and pound from Jackson.
Gardner is trying to stand back up but Jackson is controlling him
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Gardner is defending well. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jackson slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gardner stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gardner as he avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Gardner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rulon Gardner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akamaru Jackson.
Jackson shoots in and drives through. Gardner sprawls well.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gardner but Gardner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A little feinted left hand from Gardner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gardner.
Jackson fails to land the takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Akamaru Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jackson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 48:48
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 48:48
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 47:48

The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Oh dear, what a disastrous situation! The belt remains unclaimed and both fighters go home unhappy!

Event: CFC 519
Date: Jan 14, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Gardner throws a right hand that misses
and Williams counters with a left to the body.
Gardner throws a series of punches but Williams moves out of range.
A big left from Gardner misses.
Gardner with a nice cross.#CUT#It looks like Tyrone Williams has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardner rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Williams counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Rulon Gardner has been cut.
Gardner shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Williams but Williams pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It seemed like Williams was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rulon Gardner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Gardner shoots in but Williams avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Williams looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tyrone Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Gardner looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Williams has hold of Gardner's hands but Gardner slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
Williams won't allow Gardner to pass to mount.
Gardner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gardner throwing shots but Williams is blocking nicely.
Gardner throwing shots but Williams is blocking nicely.
Williams really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gardner. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gardner missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Williams controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Williams on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gardner prevents Williams from improving his position.
Gardner 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.
Gardner looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3#
Gardner trying to control from half guard but Williams is working away.
Gardner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gardner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Williams is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gardner thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Williams's head.
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. Gardner connects with a nice short shot to Williams's temple.
Gardner seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gardner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Williams is looking to improve his position. #T4#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Williams can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gardner is nestled in close to Williams, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
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. Gardner connects with a nice short shot to Williams's temple.
Gardner throwing shots but Williams is blocking nicely.
Gardner landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gardner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Williams defending well though.
Gardner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gardner lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gardner 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.
Williams wants to get back to full guard.
Williams blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gardner.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rulon Gardner dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Gardner throws a lazy uppercut
and Williams counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gardner has his takedown stuffed
and Williams counters with a left to the body.
Gardner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Williams moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gardner.#TD#
Gardner gets the takedown into side control. #T1#
Gardner connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Williams some visible discomfort.
Gardner tries to score with some ground and pound. Williams controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Gardner wants to control but Williams is keeping him busy.
The strikes coming from Gardner are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Gardner cracks Williams with a big right hand but Williams just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Gardner tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The strikes coming from Gardner are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
An elbow from Gardner crashes against the mat.
Gardner connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Williams some visible discomfort. #T2#
The strikes coming from Gardner are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Gardner tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
You can see the frustration on Williams's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rulon Gardner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gardner works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Gardner cracks Williams with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Williams is trying to control Gardner's posture but Gardner avoids it.
Gardner lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Williams down.
Gardner is working Williams over with some ground and pound from side control.
Gardner throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Gardner working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T3#
Williams takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#ROC#Williams is rocked!
Gardner cracks Williams with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Gardner immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Williams is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Gardner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rulon Gardner!
In his post fight interview, Rulon Gardner started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: CFC 516
Date: Jan 07, 2023

#R1#
Gardner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gardner looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gardner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Miller tries to clinch up
and Gardner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gardner keeps the fight on the outside.
Miller darts in trying to clinch
and Gardner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Miller tries to clinch but Gardner is having none of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gardner! But no joy.
Gardner throws the left hand but Miller avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardner circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gardner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Miller clinches up against the cage.#T1#
Miller looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gardner taking a breather.
Miller throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gardner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gardner lands an elbow that stopped Miller in his tracks for a moment.
A frustrated look appears on Gardner's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gardner blocks an elbow strike from Miller.
A short uppercut from Gardner.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Miller pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Miller is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gardner is defending well for now.
Gardner blocks the elbow strike.
Miller trying to control the position but instead, Gardner has worked for underhooks and has pushed Miller into the cage.
Miller lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Rulon Gardner has been cut.
Gardner tries to break free but Miller pushes him back against the cage.
Gardner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Miller backwards. #T2#
Gardner blocks an elbow strike from Miller.
Gardner has had enough of the clinch but Miller keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Gardner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gardner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Miller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gardner circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gardner counters with a stiff right hand.
Miller looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gardner swats away the attempt to clinch by Miller.
Miller doesn't manage to clinch there - Gardner circles away. #CL#
Miller has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gardner dodges an elbow strike from Miller.
Gardner blocks an elbow strike.#T3#
Gardner missing with knees to the body.
Miller trying to control the position but instead, Gardner has worked for underhooks and has pushed Miller into the cage.#BC2#
Gardner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Miller tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gardner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gardner looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gardner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gardner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch but Gardner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gardner looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Miller is looking to clinch.
Miller is looking to clinch but Gardner is avoiding it.
Gardner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice uppercut there from Gardner.
Gardner circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gardner counters with a nice uppercut.
Miller pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Miller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gardner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little jabbing left from Gardner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Miller closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gardner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Miller fails in his attempt to clinch.
Miller on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Miller tries to clinch but fails miserably #KD2#
and Gardner counters with a crisp one two that drops Miller! Gardner thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Miller to his feet! Miller is in big trouble!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller darts in trying to clinch
and Gardner counters with a right hand from hell and Miller is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rulon Gardner!
Rulon Gardner was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 27, 2022

#R1#
Bluez shoots in for a takedown but Gardner shows good takedown defense.
Bluez looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#TD2#
Gardner shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bluez napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee asks Gardner politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gardner prefers to stall for the moment though.
Bluez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gardner is looking to take a break and control but Bluez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardner landing strikes. #T1#
Gardner in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Gardner lands a decent elbow from side control.
Gardner lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
A lull in the action here.
Gardner is working Bluez over with some ground and pound from side control. #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.
Gardner is looking to take a break and control but Bluez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gardner working the head with strikes.
Gardner tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Gardner thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gardner is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bluez will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T3#
Bluez prevents Gardner from moving into mount.
Gardner takes a little break here. Bluez wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gardner cracks Bluez with a big right hand but Bluez just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Gardner controls the position.
Let's hope that Gardner 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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gardner is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bluez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bluez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bluez moves out of range of the body kick.#T4#
Gardner feints a jab promting Bluez to slip. Gardner then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bluez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bluez slips a straight right by Gardner.
Gardner throws a head kick but Bluez moves out of range. #TD2#
Gardner decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gardner takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gardner trying to mount his opponent but Bluez defends it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gardner controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Gardner wants to work for an arm triangle but Bluez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rulon Gardner 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#
Gardner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bluez throws a body punch but Gardner moves out of range.
Bluez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gardner.
Bluez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gardner defends it nicely.#TD2#
Gardner shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bluez is trying to defend but Gardner finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardner is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Gardner is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bluez!
Gardner controlling his opponent.
Gardner trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gardner controlling his opponent.
Gardner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gardner unloading with bombs!
Gardner trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gardner content just to control the position here. #T2#
Gardner in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Gardner tries to control but Bluez wriggling away.
Gardner controlling the pace for now.
The referee warns Bluez that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Gardner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gardner lands a nice shot to the head. #T3#
Gardner with a couple of short strikes.
Gardner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bluez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gardner lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Gardner controlling his opponent.
Gardner unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Bluez wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Gardner celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rulon Gardner!
Rulon Gardner 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.
Deep Bluez was interviewed post fight and said 'I Will be back. '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 23, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Nelson moves into the clinch successfully.
Nelson tries to pull guard but Gardner holds him up against the cage and eventually Nelson drops back down to his feet.
Gardner wants a takedown.
Nelson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nelson prevents a body shot from Gardner.
Gardner has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nelson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nelson stalls.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson wants a takedown.
Gardner goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nelson prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rulon Gardner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nelson wants to stall. #T1#
Gardner gets through Nelson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nelson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gardner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nelson.
Gardner drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nelson goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD#
Gardner turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Gardner manages to end up in side control.
Gardner creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Nelson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Nelson is looking for a sweep.
Gardner wants to control but Nelson is keeping him busy.
Gardner working away.
Nelson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Nelson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Gardner. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Nelson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gardner throwing strikes but Nelson manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Gardner prevents Nelson from moving into mount.
Gardner is looking for a sweep.
Nelson working away.#SUB2#
Nelson is trying to get an arm triangle but Gardner is defending well.
Nelson tries to advance to mount but Gardner denies him.
Nelson throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T4#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Nelson advances to mount.
Nelson controlling the pace for now.
Gardner holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Nelson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Nelson looking to control but Gardner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gardner tries to lock up and control but Nelson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Nelson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Nelson shoots in and gets a takedown into Gardner's guard.

Gardner has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Nelson is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Gardner is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Gardner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nelson tries to clinch but Gardner is having none of it.
Nelson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gardner's waist but Gardner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nelson off to one side.
Nelson is looking to land body kicks.#TD#
Gardner gets a double leg takedown into Nelson's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nelson looking to control.
Nelson 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.
Gardner is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kyle Nelson has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Nelson trying to control the position.
Nelson seems keen to control Gardner's posture.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gardner postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gardner has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nice uppercut lands for Nelson. That snapped Gardner's head back.
Nelson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nelson connects with a nice looking jab. #TD2#
Gardner gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nelson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gardner is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nelson trying to control but Gardner is working from the bottom. #T3#
Gardner is controlling Nelson's posture.#SUB#
Gardner working for a triangle but Nelson defends it easily.
Gardner keeping full guard, as Nelson tries to pass.
Gardner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nelson on the ground.
Nelson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gardner's guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nelson works his way into full mount!
Nelson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SU2#
Nelson is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Gardner takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gardner misses with a takedown
and Nelson counters with a low kick, right behind Gardner 's knee.
Kyle Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Gardner clinches up with Nelson and pushes him back against the cage.
Nelson taking a breather.
Gardner holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gardner changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nelson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Nelson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Gardner on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gardner swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Gardner gets a clinch.
Nelson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gardner tries a body shot but Nelson blocks it.
Gardner wants to take the fight to the mat but Nelson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Gardner as the two fighters clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardner is struggling to control the position.
Nelson doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Nelson prevents the takedown attempt. #BC#
Gardner manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Nelson misses.
Nelson misses with a series of wild punches.
Gardner tries to counter with a takedown but Nelson is quick to defend against it.#CL#
Nelson gets tackled into the cage by Gardner. Gardner maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Nelson manages to pull guard.
Gardner preventing the sweep.
Nelson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nelson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kyle Nelson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Gardner showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gardner wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
Nelson trying to keep a closed guard but Gardner is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rulon Gardner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gardner doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nelson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rulon Gardner. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3##CL#
Gardner moves into the clinch.
Gardner will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nelson up against the cage.
Gardner is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nelson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nelson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gardner just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gardner is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nelson pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gardner wants a takedown.
Gardner drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nelson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nelson tries to clinch up.
Nelson throws a combination. Gardner tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gardner takes a body punch but keeps moving.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gardner.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gardner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gardner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Nelson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nelson lands in his opponent's guard.
Nelson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Nelson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nelson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Nelson!
Rulon Gardner spoke after the fight, saying 'Keith Peterson was at some dive bar with a $5 floozy right before this fight. I call kangaroo court.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 20, 2022

#R1#
Gardner throws the kick towards the body but Noguera avoids it.
Noguera lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CL#
Gardner clinches with his opponent. #TD#
Gardner jumps guard.
Gardner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Noguera is working Gardner over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Noguera trying to control the position from guard on top but Gardner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Noguera drops back looking for a leg! Gardner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gardner manages to kick Noguera off! Noguera jumps back into Gardner's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardner looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Noguera would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Gardner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gardner controlling Noguera's posture. #SUB#
Noguera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gardner has Noguera pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Noguera throws a big elbow that misses.
Noguera trying to control but Gardner is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Noguera misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Gardner counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Gardner manages to pull guard.
Gardner has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Noguera trying to control the position from guard on top but Gardner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB#
Gardner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Noguera doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Noguera manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #ES#
Gardner pushes Noguera off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Noguera tries to clinch but Gardner is having none of it. #TD#
Gardner closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Noguera's guard.#SUB2#
Noguera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gardner postures up and lands a big shot to Noguera's brow.
Noguera looks winded!#T4#
Gardner controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gardner chips away with some ground and pound.
Gardner controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gardner scoring with some ground and pound.
Gardner stays in close to Noguera's body and controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rulon Gardner dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Gardner's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gardner duly obliges. #CUT#It looks like Marco Noguera has been cut.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gardner crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Noguera - the referee stops the clock and Gardner gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Noguera. Gardner manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#CL#
Gardner moves into range and clinches up with Noguera.#TD#
Gardner wants the takedown. Noguera is fighting it off but Gardner persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Noguera's guard against the cage.
Gardner works over Noguera with some ground and pound from guard.
Gardner is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rulon Gardner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Noguera working for a triangle but Gardner defends it easily.
Gardner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Noguera can do to turn this around?
Gardner not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Noguera is breathing heavily.#T1##SUB2#
Noguera looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gardner has picked Noguera up and slammed him! Noguera can't keep hold of the triangle and Gardner manages to pass to side control!
Gardner advances to mount.
Gardner lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Gardner looking to finish Noguera with some ground and pound. This is bad for Noguera!
Gardner raining down hammerfists from mount.#ROC#Noguera is rocked!
Gardner postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Noguera badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Gardner around the waist but Gardner pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Gardner is the winner by TKO! Gardner jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rulon Gardner!
Rulon Gardner bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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