Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: HRL57
Date: Feb 03, 2024

#R1#
Mercer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Driver paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Kadyn Mercer has been cut.
Driver stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Driver wants it to stay on the feet.
Mercer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Driver pinned against the cage. Driver gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #KD#
Driver drops Mercer with a big left hand and mounts him. Mercer is in big trouble! #ROC#Mercer is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Driver works his way to his opponent's back.
Mercer is still in real trouble! Can Driver finish him?#SUB#
Driver is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Mercer has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Mercer is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
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.
Mercer can't escape the position.
Mercer seems to have recovered his senses.
Driver missing with strikes. #T1#
I really don't envy Mercer right now.
Mercer trying to control but not successfully.
Mercer avoids the strikes from Driver.
Driver keeps control of the position as Mercer tries to break free.
Driver throwing sloppy strikes. #SUB#
Mercer preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Driver. #SUB#
Driver has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Mercer! Can he survive? No! He's out! Driver gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Andre Driver!
An out of breath and clearly excited Andre Driver thanked Northern Zombie for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: HRL26 Murray vs Hall
Date: Oct 16, 2023

#R1#
Driver slips under a jab.#CL2#
Natta moves into range and clinches up with Driver.
Natta misses with a body punch.
Natta takes a shot to the head. #TD2#
Natta gets control of Driver's arms and successfully pulls guard. Natta will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Natta keeping moving, preventing Driver from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Driver accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Natta working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Driver doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Driver manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Driver wants to control from the top but Natta keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Natta managing to control the position.
Driver trying to control the position from guard on top but Natta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB2#
Natta had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Driver defends it easily.
Natta has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Driver got a little sloppy there for a moment and Natta has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Driver has managed to get both his arms back between Natta's legs - danger averted.
Natta has a closed guard, preventing Driver from standing up.
Driver stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Natta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Natta trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Driver throws a series of punches but Natta avoids them all with ease.
Driver misses with a series of wild punches.
Natta throws a lazy right hand but Driver sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Natta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Driver moves away.
Natta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Driver.
A little feinted left hand from Driver on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Driver misses with an uppercut. Natta saw that one coming.
Driver defending well as Natta loads up on a big left hand.
Driver avoids the body shot from Natta.
Driver defending well as Natta loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Natta has Driver up against the cage in a clinch.
Natta tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Driver is trying to push Natta away but Natta has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Natta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Natta tries to pull guard but Driver holds him up against the cage and eventually Natta drops back down to his feet.
Natta looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Driver has a couple of punches blocked by Natta. #T4#
Natta tries to pull guard but Driver holds him up against the cage and eventually Natta drops back down to his feet.
Andre Driver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Natta.
Natta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Natta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Driver misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Natta manages to pull guard.
Natta utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Natta throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Natta is pulling down on Driver's head. It's preventing any offense from Driver, at least for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Natta keeping moving, preventing Driver from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Natta dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Natta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Driver really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Natta throws the left hand but Driver avoids the punch easily.
Natta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Driver blocks a jab.
No joy there for Driver, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL2#
Natta forces Driver back against the cage and clinches.
Natta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Driver tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Natta throws a punch but it's blocked by Driver.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Driver. #TD2#
Natta manages to pull guard.
Natta is pulling down on Driver's head. It's preventing any offense from Driver, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Driver postures up.
Natta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Natta seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Driver is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Natta pulls Driver in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Natta rushes Driver and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Driver tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Natta's elbow.
Driver blocks an uppercut.
Natta jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Driver walks away with a smile on his face. Natta gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Natta throws out a loose jab but Driver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Natta misses with an uppercut.
Natta misses with a straight right.
Driver uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Natta.
Driver looks to land a right hand but Natta moved out of range.
Driver uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Natta.
A right-left combo lands from Driver.
Driver throws an overhand right that lands on Natta's shoulder, as Natta tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Natta. Driver does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marco Natta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Driver throws a hook to the side of Natta's head but Natta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Driver ducks under a wild hook from Natta.
A little feinted left hand from Driver on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Driver keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some wild striking there from Driver.
Natta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Driver sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Natta's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Driver connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Natta scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Natta throws a big shot that misses.
Driver misses with an uppercut.
Natta throws the left hand but Driver avoids the punch easily.
Driver misses with a few strikes there.
Natta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Driver moves away.
Natta swings for the body but Driver moves out of range.
It looked like Driver was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Natta staying out of range there.
Andre Driver is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Natta misses the shot to the body.
Natta misses with an uppercut. Driver saw that one coming.
Natta misses with a body shot
and Driver counters with a nice uppercut.
Driver throws a big shot that misses.
Driver steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Natta.
Driver blocks a jab.
Driver seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Natta throws a body punch but Driver moves out of range.
It looked like Driver wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Driver slips under a jab.#CL2#
Natta closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T4#
Driver misses with the head strike.
Natta tries to throw a body punch but Driver avoids it by throwing Natta back against the cage. #TD2#
Natta jumps guard and drags Driver to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Driver is looking to stand up but Natta won't let him. #SUB2#
Natta is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Natta has his hands on Driver's head, controlling the position.
Marco Natta has got the better of the ground game so far.
Driver has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Natta is proving hard to escape from.
Driver postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Driver throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Natta is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Driver defends well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Natta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Driver uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Natta.
Natta is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Natta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Driver throws out the jab.
Natta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Driver.
Natta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some wild striking there from Driver.
Natta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Driver misses with a two punch combination.
Driver uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Natta.
Driver lands a two punch combo.
Natta just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Driver, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Driver fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Natta on the side of the head.
Natta throws a jab when Driver was well out of range.
Natta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Natta jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Driver walks away with a smile on his face. Natta gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T1#
The fighters circling - Natta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Driver looks to land a combination but Natta avoids it well.
Natta is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Driver slips a straight right by Natta.
Driver lands the left hand.
Driver is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Natta throws a hook but Driver avoids it easily.
Natta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Driver.
Driver sets himself, and Natta steps forward looking for the clinch! Driver avoids it this time.
Driver moves out of range of the strikes.
Driver fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Natta manages to avoid it.
Driver ducks under a wild hook from Natta.
Natta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Driver.
Driver looks to throw the jab but Natta is out of range.
Natta wants to counter with a clinch but Driver pushes him away.
Natta swings for the body but Driver moves out of range.
Natta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Natta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Natta misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Driver on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Driver paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A big right from Natta misses.
Natta misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Natta closes the distance and pushes Driver back into the cage.#TD2#
Natta manages to pull guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Natta seems keen to control Driver's posture.
Driver with a flurry of punches that miss.
Natta pulls Driver in close to prevent any damage.
Driver throws a big right hand that misses.
Natta controlling the position.
Driver trying to control the position from guard on top but Natta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Natta pulls Driver in to control the position.
Natta trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Natta misses with a straight left.
Driver lands a nice hook to Natta's body. Natta takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Driver lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Natta circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Driver gets tackled into the cage by Natta. Natta maintains the clinch.
Marco Natta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Driver has a couple of punches blocked by Natta. #TD2#
Natta gets control of Driver's arms and successfully pulls guard. Natta will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Natta controlling Driver's posture.
We've been hearing good reports from Driver's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Natta is continuing to stall.#T4#
Driver wants to get up but he can't break Natta's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Natta trying to control the position here.
Natta keeping moving, preventing Driver from controlling successfully.
Natta pulls Driver in close to prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Natta 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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Driver stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Natta swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

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 Andre Driver.
I think Natta 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: HRL24 Taylor vs Natta
Date: Oct 08, 2023

#R1#
Driver scores with a jab to the head.
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Driver swinging wildly here.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
Driver is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Driver ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Driver.
Driver loads up on a big right hand but King slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from King misses the target.
Driver uses good head movement to avoid the hook from King.
King connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Driver uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from King.
Jeremy King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
King moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
King misses with a hook to the body
and Driver counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
King throws a shot to the body.
Driver throws a series of punches but King moves out of range.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Driver manages to avoid it.
Driver lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1#
King throws a jab but it's blocked by Driver.
Driver looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Driver walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
King paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
King bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Driver misses with a lunging right hand
and King cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A punch combination from Driver misses.
Driver misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Driver moves away.
King lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
King wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Driver avoids the body shot from King.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Driver throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King moves away from the strike by Driver.
King was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Driver uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
King misses with a straight right.
Driver misses with an uppercut. #T2#
King comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Driver scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A slow jab from Driver misses its intended target.
King is looking to counter punch.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Driver is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Driver keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.
Driver 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.
King looks to throw the jab but Driver is out of range.
Driver is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
King changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
King dodges the punch combination from Driver.
Driver takes one to the chin there.
King ducks under a wild hook from Driver.
King dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Driver bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Driver throws a counter combo.
Driver jabbing away but nothing is landing.
King is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
King slips under a jab from Driver.#T3#
King cracks a nice hook into Driver's ribs.
King throws a body punch but Driver moves out of range.
King avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
King misses with a wild body shot.
Driver looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
King throws a big shot that misses.
Driver pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
King fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
King darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Driver moves away.
King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Driver throws out the jab.
Driver blocks a jab.
King works the jab nicely.
King wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King with a nice cross.#T4#
Driver throws a combination but it was largely blocked by King.
A big left from Driver misses.
King rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Driver counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Driver misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from King misses the target.
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
King bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Driver's head backwards.
King scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Driver scores with a nice strike.
King scores with a jab. Driver acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC#Driver is rocked!
King drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Driver's head, knocking him out cold! King is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jeremy King!
An out of breath Jeremy King thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HRL16 Kovacevic vs Schultz
Date: Sep 10, 2023

#R1#
Evangelista catches Driver with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A slapping body kick lands there for Evangelista.
Driver takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big right from Driver misses.
Driver works the jab nicely.#CUT2#It looks like Bruno Evangelista has been cut.
Driver is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Evangelista will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A head kick by Evangelista misses
and Driver counters with a crisp right that sends Evangelista to the canvas! Driver follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andre Driver!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Andre Driver made sure he mentioned Northern Zombie, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: HRL11:Murray vs Dayton
Date: Aug 25, 2023

#R1#
A jab from Driver does it's job there.#CUT2#It looks like Bruno Evangelista has been cut.
Driver uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Evangelista.
Driver 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.
Evangelista ducks right into an uppercut from Driver.
Bruno Evangelista seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Evangelista lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Evangelista misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Driver is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Evangelista with a body shot.
Driver misses with a straight right. #KD2#
Driver lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Evangelista sprawling to the canvas. Driver follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Evangelista hang on? #ROC2#Evangelista is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU2#
Driver decides to return to a standing position.
Oh Evangelista is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Evangelista misses with a double jab
and Driver counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Evangelista out cold! What a finish! Driver is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andre Driver!
An out of breath and clearly excited Andre Driver thanked Northern Zombie for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: HRL6: Jai vs Munoz
Date: Aug 05, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Manu instigates a clinch.
Manu lands a left hand.
Manu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Driver backwards.
Driver blocks a body shot from Manu.
Driver fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Driver misses with a punch to the body.
Manu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Driver's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Driver swings wildly with an uppercut but Manu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manu lands with a left to the head.
Manu misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Manu.
Manu swings wildly with an uppercut but Driver uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Manu.
Driver misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Manu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Driver struggles to land a body shot inside as Manu controls his hands.
Manu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Manu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Driver really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A right hand to the body from Manu.
A short body shot lands from Manu as the two fighters clinch. #T1#
Driver takes a shot to the head.
Manu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Manu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Driver is breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Manu.
Driver takes a shot to the head.
Manu lands a body shot.
Manu lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Manu.
A nice right hand lands inside from Manu.
Manu pushes Driver back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Manu.
Manu lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Manu lands a hook that snaps the head of Driver backwards.
Manu cracks Driver with a nice body shot.
Manu lands a nice uppercut.
Manu lands a shot to the body.
Manu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Manu.
Manu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Driver misses with a body punch.
Manu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Manu digs a right hand underneath Driver's ribcage. Driver let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Manu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from Manu.
Manu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Manu lands with a right to the head.
Manu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Manu.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Manu.
Manu lands a shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Manu.
Manu cracks Driver with a nice body shot.
Manu digs a right hand into Driver's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Driver's gas tank.
Good body shot from Manu.
Manu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Manu lands with a left to the head.
Manu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Manu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Manu digs a right hand underneath Driver's ribcage. Driver let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Manu lands a hook that snaps the head of Driver backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Manu.
Manu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Driver backwards.
A short left from Manu. #ROC2#Driver is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Manu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oh Driver is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Driver takes a shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Manu.
Manu scores with a shot to the side of Driver's head.
Manu dips a shoulder and cracks Driver with a mighty uppercut! Driver falls back against the cage and Manu unloads with a barrage of strikes! Driver is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Manu screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nicky Manu!
A victorious Nicky Manu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: The Island Season 14, 135 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2023

#R1#
Taylor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Driver 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.
Taylor swings for the body but Driver moves out of range.
Taylor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Driver's head.
Taylor misses with a hook. Driver ducked under it nicely.
Taylor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Driver is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Taylor connects with a nice looking jab.
Driver keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good shot there by Taylor.
Driver lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Driver connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Taylor momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taylor misses with a lunging right hand
and Driver counters with a nice uppercut.
Driver is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Driver lands a glancing blow to the side of Taylor's head.
Taylor misses with a hook. Driver ducked under it nicely.
Driver waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taylor.#CL#
Taylor takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Taylor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Driver lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD#
Taylor jumps into guard, dragging Driver to the mat.
Taylor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Driver wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Driver won't allow Taylor to sweep him here.
Taylor wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Driver throws a big right hand that misses.
Taylor is pulling down on Driver's head to control his posture.
Taylor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Driver. #SUB#
Taylor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Driver is aware though and is defending well.
Driver throwing strikes but missing.
Taylor 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.#T2##SUB#
Taylor is looking for a triangle but Driver pushes his legs off easily.
Taylor is trying to control the position but Driver postures up. #SUB#
Taylor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Driver defends it easily.
Driver has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Driver trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Taylor pulls Driver in close to his closed guard and prevents Driver from doing any damage or advancing position.
Driver preventing the sweep.
Driver trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Taylor managing to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Taylor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Driver is one step ahead there. #T3#
Taylor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Taylor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Driver doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Driver manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Taylor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Taylor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Taylor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Driver gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Taylor has control of Driver's left arm, preventing Driver from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Driver drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Taylor manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Driver has Taylor in his guard.#REVR##T4#
Driver is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Driver looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Taylor is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Driver looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Taylor has picked Driver up and slammed him! Driver can't keep hold of the triangle and Taylor manages to pass to side control!
Driver is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Colby Taylor dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Driver slips a jab from Taylor.
Driver with a jab.#CL#
Taylor moves into the clinch successfully.
Taylor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Driver blocks an uppercut.
Taylor working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD#
Taylor has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Driver uses from the top position.
Driver is fighting to break Taylor's control of his arms but Taylor is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Taylor bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Driver's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Driver working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Taylor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Taylor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Driver isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Taylor stacks Driver on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Taylor!
Driver being controlled for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Driver is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Taylor in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Taylor continues to stall.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Driver is looking for a sweep.
Taylor remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Driver tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Taylor wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Driver keeps trying to improve his position.
Taylor just content to control the position. #T3#
Driver is looking to reverse the position.
Taylor in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Driver stops Taylor from passing to mount.
You can see the frustration on Driver's face as Taylor controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Taylor misses with a body shot
and Driver counters with a straight right hand.
Driver slips under a jab.#T4#
Taylor takes a swing at Driver's ribcage but misses.
Driver looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Driver shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Taylor misses with a body shot
enabling Driver to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Taylor has managed to clinch.
Taylor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Taylor misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taylor.
A head punch on the inside from Taylor fails to land. #TD#
Taylor successfully pulls guard.
Taylor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Taylor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Driver can do to turn this around?
Driver trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Driver throwing strikes but missing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taylor wants to sweep here but Driver controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Colby Taylor dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Driver getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Driver lands a nice shot that snaps Taylor's head back.
Driver scores with the left hand. Taylor knows he should have avoided that one.
The fighters circling - Driver throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Driver tries to bum rush Taylor with a series of wild strikes but Taylor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Taylor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Driver prevents a body shot from Taylor.
Taylor lands a nice uppercut.#TD#
Taylor jumps guard. #SUB#
Taylor looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Driver trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Taylor controlling Driver's posture. #T1#
Driver throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Driver drops back, looking for a kneebar! Taylor looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Taylor looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Taylor! #REVR#
Driver tries to bench press Taylor off him but Taylor keeps the position.
Colby Taylor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
You can see the frustration on Driver's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Driver tries to improve position but can't.
Driver misses with a strike from the bottom.
Taylor controls the position from side control.#T2#
Taylor has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Taylor is looking to work his way around to Driver's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Driver wants to control but Taylor is having none of it.
Driver is looking to get to half guard.
Driver wants to hold on but Taylor pushes him away.
Driver is trying to reverse the position but instead Taylor has taken his back - oops!#T3#
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.
Driver tries to escape but Taylor has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Driver trying to control the hands but Taylor won't let him.
Driver is trying to get back to his feet but Taylor has full control of the position and if anything, Driver has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Colby Taylor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Taylor keeps control of the position as Driver tries to break free.
Driver is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Driver tries to roll but Taylor sticks to his back. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Taylor controlling the position well here. Driver rolled but Taylor kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andre Driver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Colby Taylor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Taylor, 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 Peter Branson scores the fight for Colby Taylor!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Colby Taylor!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Colby Taylor!

Colby Taylor wins by unanimous decision!

Event: KIFC 91-
Date: Jun 19, 2023

#R1#
Manu throws a hook but Driver blocks it.
Driver lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Manu forces Driver back against the cage and clinches.
Manu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Driver's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Manu throws a head punch that misses.
Driver tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Driver misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Driver fails to land.
Manu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Manu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Manu.
Manu working aggressively here.
Driver misses with the head strike.
Driver wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Manu has him pressed against the cage.
Driver lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Driver has a couple of punches blocked by Manu.
Driver prevents a body shot from Manu.
Manu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Driver backwards.
Manu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Manu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Manu lands a shoulder strike.
Manu blocking some punches.
Manu blocking some punches.
Manu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Drivers head.
Manu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Manu lands with a short shot to the head.
Manu scores with a shoulder strike.
Manu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Driver has a couple of punches blocked by Manu.
Driver tries to land knees in the clinch but Manu avoids the damage to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Driver misses with a short punch on the inside.
Driver misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Driver fails to land. #T2#
Driver blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Manu presses Driver against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Driver working aggressively here.
Manu lands a shoulder strike.
Manu lands a shoulder strike.
Driver misses with the head strike.
Manu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Driver misses with a punch on the inside.
Manu lands a left hand.
Driver tries to break the clinch but Manu is controlling the position.
Manu is working Driver over against the cage.
Manu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Manu lands a hook that snaps the head of Driver backwards.
Driver's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Manu.
Manu lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Manu.#T3#
Manu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Driver takes a shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Manu.
A short left from Manu.
Manu scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC2#Driver is rocked!
Manu lands a nice uppercut.
Oh Driver is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Manu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Driver backwards.
Driver misses with a hook from the clinch.
Manu lands a left hand.
Manu throws a big uppercut that drops Driver! More strikes from Manu and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Driver lies dazed against the cage as Manu celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nicky Manu!
A very excited looking Nicky Manu rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: KIFC 79
Date: Jun 03, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Wyatt darts in and clinches Driver up against the cage.
Wyatt tries to pull guard but Driver holds him up against the cage and eventually Wyatt drops back down to his feet.
Driver working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Wyatt has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD2#
Wyatt gets control of Driver's arms and successfully pulls guard. Wyatt will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Wyatt is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Wyatt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Driver gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Wyatt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Driver doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Driver manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Driver wants to stand but Wyatt has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Driver got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wyatt has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Driver has managed to get both his arms back between Wyatt's legs - danger averted.
Driver advances position into side control!
Wyatt gets back to half guard.#T1##SUB#
Driver seems to be looking for submissions.
Wyatt tries to roll over but Driver keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Wyatt actively working from the bottom here.
Wyatt trying to control from the bottom.
Wyatt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wyatt.#SUB2#
Wyatt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Driver gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Driver has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wyatt is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Wyatt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Driver defends it easily.
Driver really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Wyatt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Driver pushes down on Wyatt's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wyatt moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Driver pushing down on Wyatt's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Wyatt actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Driver wants to get back to his feet.
Wyatt tries to get to full guard but Driver has control of the leg.
Wyatt trying to control from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Driver is working for a submission of some sort.
Wyatt is trying to get back to full guard.
Driver is thwarting Wyatt's attempts to control the position.
Driver is stalling here. Wyatt is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Driver seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Wyatt has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Driver is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Driver's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wyatt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Driver keeps working. #T4#
Driver is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Driver is not content to let Wyatt control the position.
Driver tries to buck Wyatt off but Wyatt is having none of it.
Wyatt trying to control the position but Driver is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Driver can't do much from the bottom here.
Driver is looking to reverse the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tony Wyatt 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#
Driver scores with a decent looking hook.
Wyatt tries to close the distance and clinch but Driver swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Wyatt closes the distance and clinches.
Driver swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wyatt is trying to pull guard but Driver has him pressed against the cage.
Driver scores with a shoulder strike.
Wyatt tries to pull guard but Driver holds him up against the cage and eventually Wyatt drops back down to his feet. #TD2#
Wyatt manages to pull guard. #SUB2#
Driver avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Driver works over Wyatt with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driver pushing down on Wyatt's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wyatt regains full guard. Nicely done.
Driver postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Driver trying to control but Wyatt is working from the bottom. #T1#
Tony Wyatt has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Driver drops back looking for a leg! Wyatt is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wyatt manages to kick Driver off! Driver jumps back into Wyatt's guard.
Driver throws a big right hand that misses.
Driver is in close to Wyatt's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Driver is pushing down on Wyatt's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wyatt is fighting to maintain full guard but Driver has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wyatt is looking for a sweep. Driver is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wyatt manages to get to full guard.
Driver throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Driver trying to control but Wyatt is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Wyatt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Driver passes Wyatt's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Wyatt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Driver is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wyatt doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Driver.
Wyatt tries to get to full guard but Driver has control of the leg.
Wyatt is pressing down on Driver's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Driver stands and throws Wyatt's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Wyatt tries to bench press Driver off him but Driver keeps the position. #SUB#
Driver looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Driver wants to control but Wyatt is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Driver is trying to get an arm triangle but Wyatt is defending well.
Wyatt is looking to regain half guard here but Driver keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
Wyatt gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Wyatt is staying active underneath Driver, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Driver is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wyatt can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Wyatt actively working from the bottom here.
Wyatt is looking to improve his position.
Wyatt is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Driver is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Driver trying to control from half guard but Wyatt is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Driver content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Driver is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Driver dominated that second round.
That's time! Driver's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Wyatt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Driver throws a big counter combination but Wyatt scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Driver cracks Wyatt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL2#
Wyatt clinches up against the cage.
Driver throws a punch but it's blocked by Wyatt.
Wyatt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Driver just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wyatt tries to pull guard but Driver won't allow it.
Driver misses with the head strike.
Wyatt fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Andre Driver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Wyatt.
Wyatt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Driver just stands there and leans against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Driver.
Wyatt tries to pull guard but Driver forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Driver.
Wyatt fails to pull guard. #TD2#
Wyatt ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Wyatt no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driver slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Driver has hold of Wyatt's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Wyatt seems comfortable defending it but Driver has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Wyatt is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Wyatt is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Driver couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andre Driver!
Our winner, Andre Driver, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: KIFC 69
Date: May 19, 2023

#R1##CL#
Wyatt moves into the clinch.
Driver lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wyatt backwards.
Wyatt tries to pull guard but Driver won't allow it. #TD#
Wyatt pulls Driver into guard. #SUB#
Wyatt is looking for a triangle but Driver pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Wyatt working for a triangle but Driver defends it easily. #SUB#
Wyatt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Driver doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Driver manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wyatt can't keep his opponent in guard - Driver advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wyatt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Driver. #SUB#
Wyatt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Driver pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Driver seems to be looking for submissions. #T1##SU2#
Driver decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Driver moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL#
Wyatt clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Wyatt jumps guard. #SUB#
Wyatt working for a triangle but Driver defends it easily.
Driver postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Driver works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Wyatt actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Driver is trying to work for a kimura but Wyatt is defending well. #SUB#
Wyatt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Driver is keen to just control but Wyatt is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Wyatt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Driver pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Driver is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Wyatt actively working from the bottom here.
Driver wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wyatt keeps working. #SUB2#
Driver is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Driver is trying to control. Wyatt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Wyatt wants to improve his position but Driver is controlling well.
Wyatt trying to hold on to Driver's head to control him but Driver postures up.
Wyatt tries to get to full guard but Driver has control of the leg. #SUB#
Wyatt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Driver prevents Wyatt from improving his position.
Wyatt trying to control here. #SUB2#
Driver is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Wyatt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Driver pulls his head out easily. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wyatt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Driver controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Driver wants to work for an arm triangle but Wyatt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Driver is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wyatt has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wyatt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Driver is keen to just control but Wyatt is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Driver 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Driver dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Wyatt rushes Driver and presses him up against the cage.
Wyatt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wyatt is trying to pull guard but Driver turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wyatt jumps guard but Driver turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Driver is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Driver working hard to break the clinch.
Driver lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wyatt backwards.
Wyatt tries to pull guard but Driver forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Wyatt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Driver throws a head punch that misses.
Wyatt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Driver smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driver connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Driver throws a right hand that Wyatt ducks under and follows up with a left that Wyatt also avoids with ease.
Driver scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wyatt in his tracks. #KD2#
Driver drops Wyatt with a left right combo! Driver follows him down to the ground into side control. #ROC2#Wyatt is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Tony Wyatt has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wyatt wants to control but Driver postures up.
Oh Wyatt is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1##SUB2#
Driver looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Driver tries for a kimura but Wyatt is defending well. #SUB2#
Driver is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wyatt has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wyatt manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Wyatt seems to have got his legs back now.
Wyatt wants to take a breather but Driver is having none of it.
Driver wants to get back to his feet.
Driver is trying to maintain the position but Wyatt is very close to passing his half guard.
Wyatt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Driver keeps working. #T2#
Driver wants to improve his position but Wyatt is controlling well.
Wyatt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Driver keeps working.
Driver is looking for a sweep. Wyatt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Driver makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Driver.#SUB2#
Driver is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wyatt is aware though and is defending well.
Driver is striking from the bottom but Wyatt uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Driver is staying active underneath Wyatt, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3##SUB2#
Driver looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wyatt is keen to just control but Driver is a slippery customer.
Wyatt is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Driver is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Driver felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB2#
Driver looking for submissions off his back.
Driver is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Driver is trying to stand. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Driver tries to get to full guard but Wyatt has control of the leg.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Wyatt is thwarting Driver's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A jab lands there for Driver.
Wyatt tries to clinch but Driver is having none of it.
Driver swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Driver scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL#
Wyatt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wyatt has been working on his balance at Cozad The Island, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Driver.
Wyatt jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Driver walks away with a smile on his face. Wyatt gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Driver getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL#
Wyatt closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Wyatt pulls guard.
Wyatt controls Driver momentarily but Driver frees himself.
Driver wants to control from the top but Wyatt keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Driver showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tony Wyatt's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Wyatt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Driver swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Wyatt pushes Driver up against the cage in a clinch.
Wyatt fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Driver swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wyatt fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wyatt tries to pull guard but Driver forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Wyatt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Driver pushes Wyatt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wyatt jumps guard but Driver turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Wyatt is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Driver to keep the fight standing.
Driver lands a hook that snaps the head of Wyatt backwards. #TD#
Wyatt manages to pull guard.
Driver keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wyatt's head.#SUB#
Wyatt working for a triangle but Driver defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Driver is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Driver trying to control the position from guard on top but Wyatt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Driver wants to pass the guard but Wyatt is keeping the position.
Driver advances to half guard. #SUB#
Wyatt actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Driver landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wyatt is trying to maintain the position but Driver is very close to passing his half guard.
Wyatt tries to get to full guard but Driver has control of the leg.
Driver working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Wyatt's thigh. Wyatt counters though and makes it back to full guard. #SUB#
Driver got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wyatt has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Driver has managed to get both his arms back between Wyatt's legs - danger averted.
Tony Wyatt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Driver throwing strikes from guard but Wyatt blocks nicely.
Driver wanted to stand there but Wyatt had control of the position.
Driver has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Driver is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Driver wants to stand but Wyatt is controlling his posture from full guard.
Driver forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Wyatt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Driver trying to control the action but Wyatt is working from the bottom.
Wyatt is trying to maintain the position but Driver is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Driver is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Driver is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Wyatt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Wyatt looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Driver is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Driver is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Driver takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Andre Driver is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Wyatt looking for submissions off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Driver comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Driver 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: KIFC 52
Date: Apr 16, 2023

#R1#
Andolini tries to move into range but Driver moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Andolini steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Driver.
Andolini lands with a good body shot.
Andolini definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Driver keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andolini looks to land a left hand but Driver moved out of range nicely.
Driver uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andolini.
It seemed like Driver was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Andolini on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Driver misses with a right hand
and Andolini counters with a right hand to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Driver.
Driver throws a right hand that misses
and Andolini counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Andolini misses with a body shot
and Driver counters with a series of strikes. Andolini will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Driver misses.
Andolini lands a nice shot that snaps Driver's head back.
Andolini lands a jab to Driver's midsection.
Andolini connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Andolini slips a jab and a cross from Driver.
Driver is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Driver lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Andolini circles away quickly and effectively.
Andolini was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Donk. Driver catches Andolini right on the button with a cross.
Andolini misses with a hook to the body
and Driver counters with a straight right hand.
Driver misses with a hook
and Andolini counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Driver uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andolini.
Andolini misses with a body punch
and Driver counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big left from Andolini misses.
Driver is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Driver uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andolini.
Driver connects with a crisp jab.
Andolini is looking to wear down Driver with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A right-left combo lands from Driver.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andolini thuds a left hand into Driver's body.#T2#
Driver misses with a double jab.
Driver misses with a straight right.
Driver connects with the punch.
Nice defenses there by Andolini.
Driver misses with a lunging right hand
and Andolini counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Andre Driver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andolini uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Driver.
Driver lunges at Andolini with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Andolini's hand.
Driver moves out of range of the strikes.
Driver avoids the body shot from Andolini.
Driver bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Driver connects with the punch.
Andolini misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Driver.
It looked like Andolini wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Driver is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Andolini had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T3#
Andolini tests Driver's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Andolini misses with a hook.
Andolini uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Driver.
Driver jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Driver takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Driver looks to land a left hand but Andolini moved out of range nicely.
Driver throws a left and a right that both miss
and Andolini counters with a left to the body.
Andolini lands a slapping body shot.
Driver throws an off balance right hand #KD#
and Andolini counters with a nice right hand that sends Driver toppling to the canvas! Driver scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Andolini finish him?!#ROC#Driver is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Driver takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Driver is still on wobbly legs! Can Andolini finish him?
Driver looks winded!
Driver walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Driver limp body while Andolini jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Viggo Andolini!

Event: KIFC 43-
Date: Apr 04, 2023

#R1#
Driver throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Deetoo doesn't manage to clinch there - Driver circles away.
Driver throws a shot from downtown. Deetoo moves away and avoids it.
Deetoo slips a straight right by Driver.
Driver takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Andre Driver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deetoo swinging wildly here.
A little feinted left hand from Driver on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Driver swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Driver misses with a shot to the body #TD2#
and Deetoo counters with a single leg into guard. Driver didn't expect that.
Deetoo wanted to stand there but Driver had control of the position.
Driver really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Driver bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Deetoo 's guard. #REVR#
Deetoo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Driver trying to control but Deetoo is working from the bottom.
Driver missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Driver passes into half guard.
Deetoo is looking for a sweep. Driver is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Deetoo misses with some strikes from the bottom. #SUB#
Driver is trying for a kimura here. Deetoo looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Driver wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andre Driver!
An out of breath Andre Driver thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: KIFC 30
Date: Mar 27, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Driver gets caught flat footed, as Nguyen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Driver really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nguyen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nguyen connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Driver throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Driver looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nguyen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nguyen throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Driver is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Nguyen frees his head nicely. Oh but Driver has switched to an armbar! Nguyen is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Andre Driver!
A very excited looking Andre Driver 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: KIFC 17
Date: Feb 25, 2023

#R1#
Driver avoids the body shot from Papillon.
Driver throws the left hand but Papillon avoids the punch easily.
Papillon misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Driver on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Driver looks to score with a jab to the body but Papillon is just out of range.
Driver fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Driver throws a jab when Papillon was well out of range.
Papillon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A jab lands there for Papillon.
Driver takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Driver misses with the combination.
A swing and a miss from Driver.
Driver tries to move into range but Papillon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Papillon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Driver manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Driver lands with a cross.
Andre Driver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Papillon dodges the punch combination from Driver. #T1#
Driver throws a shot from downtown. Papillon moves away and avoids it.
Papillon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Driver was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Driver drops his hands momentarily and Papillon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Driver throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Papillon throws out a counter right but Driver avoids it with no problem.
A jab lands there for Papillon.
Driver throws a right and a left that Papillon avoids nicely.
Papillon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Driver takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Driver lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Papillon circles away quickly and effectively.
Papillon fails to land with a series of punches.
Driver is looking for a counter combo.
Papillon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Papillon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Driver looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Papillon! #ROC2#Driver is rocked!
Driver swinging wildly here.
Oh Driver is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Papillon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Driver rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Papillon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Driver seems to have got his legs back now.
Papillon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Papillon staying out of range there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Papillon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Driver moves into range and connects with a jab.
Driver avoids the body shot from Papillon.
Papillon lands a glancing blow to the side of Driver's head.
Papillon drops his hands momentarily and Driver takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Driver swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Driver connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Driver missing with a left hand there. Papillon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Driver is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Driver takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Driver misses with a hook. Papillon ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Driver throws a series of punches but Papillon moves out of range.
Driver misses with a lunging right hand
and Papillon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Driver misses.
Papillon throws a right hand that Driver ducks under and follows up with a left that Driver also avoids with ease.
Driver misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Papillon.
Papillon staying out of range there.
Papillon ducks under a wild hook from Driver.
Papillon doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice body punch from Papillon.
Papillon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Drivers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Papillon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Driver connects with a body shot.
Papillon lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Driver misses its intended target.
Driver throws a looping overhand right but Papillon ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Papillon throws a good cross that connects.
Driver throws a jab when Papillon was well out of range.
Papillon throws a monster overhand right that drops Driver! Papillon follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pascal Papillon!

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