Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: MMAH 105
Date: Jan 07, 2024

#R1#
Bautin misses with an uppercut. Messier saw that one coming.
Messier avoids the body shot from Bautin.
Messier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bautin.
Bautin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Messier has time to react.
Messier has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Sprawl N Brawl in the buildup to the fight.
Bautin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bautin connects with the punch.
Sergei Bautin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Messier throws out a loose jab but Bautin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bautin tries to bum rush Messier with a series of wild strikes but Messier uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Messier appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Messier takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Messier looks to throw the jab but Bautin is out of range.
Bautin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bautin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bautin misses with a looping right.
Messier appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Messier moves out of range of the strikes.
Messier drops his hands momentarily and Bautin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bautin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Messier moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Messier appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bautin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Messier looks to land a left hand but Bautin moved out of range nicely.
Bautin throws a good cross that connects.
Messier throws a series of punches but Bautin moves out of range.
Bautin takes a swing at Messier's ribcage but misses.
Bautin throws a lazy uppercut
and Messier counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Sergei Bautin has been cut.
Messier takes one to the side of the head.
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!
Bautin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Messier.
Messier misses with a few strikes there. #TD2#
Bautin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Messier's guard.#ROC2#Messier is rocked!#T2#
Bautin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Oh Messier is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bautin postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Messier covers up, he's hurt! Bautin keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Bautin and the ref steps in to end the fight! Bautin can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergei Bautin!
An out of breath Sergei Bautin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 03, 2023

#R1#
Messier throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Norton is pressed up against the cage. Messier has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Norton down to the mat. Norton avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Messier staying out of range there.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Norton wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Norton moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norton content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Norton scores with a hook to the body.
Norton stalling the fight.
Messier tries to stall but Norton uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T1#
Messier tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Norton stalls.
Messier is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Norton pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC2#
Norton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Messier looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Messier gets tackled into the cage by Norton. Norton maintains the clinch.
Norton is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Messier jumps guard but Norton stands there with Messier around his waist. Messier gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Messier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Norton pressing his opponent against the cage. #T2#
Norton avoiding damage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Edd Norton.#CL2#
Norton has Messier up against the cage in a clinch.
Messier looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Norton breaks the clinch.
Messier throws a left and a right that both miss
and Norton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Norton instigates a clinch.
Messier tries to pull guard but Norton forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Norton stalls. #T3#
Norton slows down the pace here. #TD#
Messier successfully pulls guard.
Norton seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Messier throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Messier looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Norton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Messier has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Norton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Norton sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Messier looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Norton passes into half guard.
Norton performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edd Norton dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Norton moves into the clinch.
Messier tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Norton smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Norton moves into range and clinches up with Messier.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norton's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Messier jumps guard but Norton turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Messier is trying to pull guard but Norton turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Messier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Messier tries to pull guard but Norton forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Messier ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Messier no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Norton controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Messier is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Norton controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Messier looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T2##SUB#
Messier working for a triangle but Norton defends it easily. #SUB#
Messier is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Norton is aware though and is defending well.
Norton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Messier's guard.
Messier wants to control but Norton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Norton controlling the action here.#SUB#
Messier looking for submissions off his back.
Norton is controlling the pace. #T3#
Norton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Norton controlling the action here.#SUB#
Messier looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Messier wants to improve his position but Norton is controlling well.
Norton controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
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.#CL2#
Messier gets tackled into the cage by Norton. Norton maintains the clinch.
Norton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT2#It looks like Anton Messier has been cut.
Messier tries to pull guard but Norton holds him up against the cage and eventually Messier drops back down to his feet.
Norton is stalling here.
Messier is trying to pull guard but Norton turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Messier has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Norton after a bit of a struggle.
Messier tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Norton just stands there and leans against the cage.
Norton taking a breather.
Norton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Messier is trying to pull guard but Norton has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edd Norton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Anton Messier's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Messier misses with a two punch combination. #CL2#
Norton clinches.
Messier tries for a takedown but Norton manages to get underhooks.
A left hand lands to the body for Norton.
A bit of stalling here from Norton.
Messier tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Norton - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #BC2#
Norton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Messier chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Norton can pounce on him.
Norton lands a jab-cross combination.
Messier on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Norton. Norton obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
Nice uppercut there from Norton.
Messier throws a lazy uppercut
and Norton counters with a stiff right hand.
Some wild striking there from Norton.
Norton works over Messier's head and body with a nice combination.
Norton throws a series of punches but Messier avoids them all with ease.
Anton Messier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Messier uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Norton.
Messier appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Norton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Norton gets underhooks to prevent Messier's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Messier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Norton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Messier.
Norton avoiding damage.
Norton lands a big right hand that drops Messier! The killer instinct kicks in and Norton finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Norton!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edd Norton!
Edd Norton seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: NYF Fight Night 16
Date: Nov 24, 2023

#R1#
Nice jab there from Messier.
Messier moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jaxon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Messier.
Messier lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#It looks like Frank Jaxon has been cut.
Messier throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jaxon.
Messier throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Jaxon counters by clinching up. #TD2#
Jaxon has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Messier clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jaxon biding his time, looking for the opening. #SUB2#
Jaxon is cranking Messier's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Messier! He's tightened the choke and Messier is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Frank Jaxon!
A very excited looking Frank Jaxon 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: NYF Fight Night 14
Date: Oct 27, 2023

#R1#
Messier throws a right and a left that Menendez avoids nicely.
Messier throws a right hand that Menendez ducks under and follows up with a left that Menendez also avoids with ease.
Menendez wants to counter with a clinch but Messier pushes him away.#KD#
Messier drops Menendez with a left and a right! Oh, Menendez is hurt - Messier dives into side control looking to finish! #ROC#Menendez is rocked!#CUT#It looks like AJ Menendez has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A lull in the action here as Messier stalls from top position.
Menendez is still in real trouble! Can Messier finish him?
Messier working away.#SUB#
Messier is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Menendez is trying to escape and Messier transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Menendez is forced to tap! Nice work there by Messier! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anton Messier!

Event: NYF Fight Night 12
Date: Sep 29, 2023

#R1#
Dean staying out of range there.
Dean throwing a counter right hand but Messier manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Messier.
Messier thuds his right hand into Dean's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Messier looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Messier looks to land a right hand but Dean moved out of range.
Messier swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dean connects with a crisp jab.
Messier takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT#It looks like Anton Messier has been cut.
Dean drops Messier with a big left hand! Messier is injured, injured bad! Dean jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randall Dean!
A relieved looking Randall Dean thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: NYF Fight Night 9
Date: Sep 08, 2023

#R1#
Messier lands with a nice combination. Warner backs away looking to recover.
We've been hearing reports that Messier has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Messier throws a nice looking combination but Warner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2#
Warner closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Messier did well to prevent Warner getting side control.
Warner slips a nice elbow through Messier's hands, connecting with Messier's forehead.
Warner is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Messier is pressing down on Warner's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Warner works over Messier with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Warner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Warner is sitting in close to Messier's body. Messier has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Warner is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Warner is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Messier.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Anton Messier!

Event: NYF 29: Donal vs Rotiz
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1#
No joy there for Robson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice body kick there by Robson.
Robson misses with a hook
enabling Messier to counter with a crisp jab.
Robson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT#It looks like Anton Messier has been cut.
Robson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheers as Robson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Messier doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Robson throws a jab but it's blocked by Messier.
It seemed like Messier was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Robson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Messier.
Robson throws a sloppy head kick and Messier moves out of range easily.
Robson missing with a left hand there. Messier was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Messier is looking for the big counter here.
Robson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#ROC#Messier is rocked!
Robson connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Messier out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Neal Robson!
After winning the bout, Neal Robson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: KIFC 91-
Date: Jun 19, 2023

#R1#
Messier lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Honeysuckle circles away quickly and effectively.
Messier misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Honeysuckle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Messier falls off balance throwing a combination #CL2#
and Honeysuckle counters by moving into the clinch.
Messier takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT2#It looks like Anton Messier has been cut.
Honeysuckle lands a nice knee to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Honeysuckle.
Messier jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Honeysuckle walks away with a smile on his face. Messier gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Messier has been working on his balance at Cozad The Island, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Honeysuckle.
Anton Messier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Honeysuckle darts in and clinches Messier up against the cage.
A knee to the head by Honeysuckle.
Honeysuckle creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Messier's defenses.
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!
Honeysuckle comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #ROC2#Messier is rocked!
Messier blocks the elbow strike.
Oh Messier is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Honeysuckle throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Honeysuckle with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Honeysuckle with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Honeysuckle using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Messier has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Honeysuckle throws an elbow but misses.
Honeysuckle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Honeysuckle throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Messier blocks it with crossed arms.
Honeysuckle with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Honeysuckle throws an elbow that misses.
Honeysuckle throws an elbow that misses.
Honeysuckle misses with a knee strike.
Honeysuckle throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Messier blocks an elbow strike from Honeysuckle.
Honeysuckle tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Honeysuckle with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Honeysuckle's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Honeysuckle's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Honeysuckle throws a knee to the head but misses.
Honeysuckle looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Honeysuckle pushes off an throws an elbow but Messier leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Honeysuckle throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T1#
Honeysuckle misses with a knee strike.
Honeysuckle misses with an elbow over the top.
Honeysuckle with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Honeysuckle creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Messier's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Messier drops to his knees and Honeysuckle pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Methuselah Honeysuckle!
Post fight, Methuselah Honeysuckle took to the microphone: 'Keep sending them my way Tommy boy!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1#
Messier throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brown looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Brown moves away from the strike by Messier.
Messier throws a series of punches but Brown moves out of range.
Brown showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Messier.
Brown takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT#It looks like Bobby Brown has been cut.
Messier misses with an uppercut.
Messier with a nice cross.
Brown has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#KD#
Nice combo by Messier! Oh, that's hurt him - Brown falls to the canvas and Messier follows him into side control. #ROC#Brown is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Messier has hold of Brown's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Brown seems comfortable defending it but Messier has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Brown is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Brown is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Messier couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anton Messier!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 06, 2023

#R1#
Messier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Messier lands a nice shot that snaps Sanders's head back. #KD#
Messier lands a left and a right that sends Sanders crashing to the canvas! Messier dives into mount looking to finish!#CUT#It looks like Bob Sanders 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!#SUB#
Messier is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sanders has managed to escape the submission attempt. #SUB#
Sanders has left one of his arms exposed and Messier doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Sanders screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anton Messier!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 01, 2023

#R1##KD#
Messier lands a left and a right that sends Rutten crashing to the canvas! Messier dives into mount looking to finish!#ROC#Rutten is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Bas Rutten has been cut.
Rutten looks winded!#SUB#
Messier looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Rutten is still in real trouble! Can Messier finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Messier throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Rutten has his hands clasped together but Messier breaks the hold and Rutten is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Messier!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anton Messier!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 30, 2023

#R1#
Messier throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Sanders holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Messier has had enough of the clinch but Sanders keeps him there for the moment.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sanders just misses with a elbow thrown towards Messier's brow.
Sanders blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Messier wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Messier working hard to break the clinch.
Sanders blocks an uppercut.
Messier's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Messier's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD#
Sanders gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB2#
Messier has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Sanders doesn't defend quickly enough and Messier has managed to lock this one up! Can Sanders escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Messier on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Anton Messier!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2023

#R1#
A left lands for Messier.#CUT#It looks like Bas Rutten has been cut.
Nice cross by Messier.
Messier misses with a straight left.
Messier connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Messier falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Rutten counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rutten content to stall in guard here.
Messier is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Messier escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rutten gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rutten lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rutten is stalling in the full guard.
Messier can't keep his opponent in guard - Rutten advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Still in half guard, Rutten seems content to control.#SU2#
Rutten stands up out of the half guard.
Messier misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Rutten moves into the clinch.
Messier wants to break free but Rutten has control.
Rutten presses Messier against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
Rutten breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Messier throws a hook to the side of Rutten's head but Rutten sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rutten wants to counter with a clinch but Messier pushes him away.
Messier throws a looping overhand right but Rutten ducks down to avoid it.
As Messier backs off Rutten throws a huge counter combo but Messier manages to avoid it all.
Rutten moves out of range as Messier strikes.
Some wild striking there from Messier.
Rutten keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Messier.#T2#
Messier misses with a hook. Rutten ducked under it nicely.
Messier lands the left hand.
Messier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rutten.
Rutten unleashes a big counter combination but Messier bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Rutten gets a double leg takedown into Messier's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rutten advances to half guard. #SUB#
Messier looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Messier is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rutten is taking a breather. Messier says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rutten passes to side control.
Messier is trying to get back to half guard.#SU2#
Rutten decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T3#
Messier cracks Rutten with an open hand slap.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Messier.
Rutten moves away from the strike by Messier.
Anton Messier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Messier drops Rutten with a left right combo! Messier follows him down to the ground into side control. #ROC#Rutten is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Messier is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rutten knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Messier tries for a kimura but Rutten is defending well.
Rutten is trying to control Messier's posture but Messier avoids it.
Rutten wants to get back to his feet but Messier drags him back down.#T4##SUB#
Messier swings around for an armbar but Rutten sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Messier's guard.#SUB#
Messier is looking for a triangle here but Rutten uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Messier is trying to control Rutten's posture but Rutten avoids it.
Rutten scoring with punches and elbows.
Messier is looking for a sweep.
Rutten gets to mount! Messier was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Messier has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Messier tries to lock up and control but Rutten gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Messier really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rutten controlling the position easily from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Anton Messier will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bas Rutten's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Messier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Messier bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rutten's head backwards.
Rutten blocks a jab.#TD2#
Rutten scores with a takedown into Messier's guard.
Rutten trying to control but Messier is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Messier working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rutten doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rutten manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rutten engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Messier isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rutten stacks Messier 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 Rutten!
Messier seems a little lost for a moment, as Rutten dominates the positioning.#T1#
Messier looking for a sweep but Rutten has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Rutten looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Rutten sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Messier wants to hold on but Rutten pushes him away.
Rutten looking to control but Messier is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rutten with the ground and pound from mount.
Rutten controlling from mount.
Messier tries to lock up and control but Rutten gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Messier is trying to escape the mount.
Rutten lands a big elbow. #T2#
Rutten lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Messier hang on?
Rutten controlling from the full mount.
Messier is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rutten controlling the position easily from mount.
Messier gets back to half guard.
Rutten trying to mount his opponent but Messier defends it. #SUB#
Messier is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rutten pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Rutten is working for a kimura but Messier is defending it quite comfortably.
Rutten is breathing heavily.
Rutten passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Messier! #T3#
Messier takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Messier wants to hold on but Rutten pushes him away.
Rutten controlling the position easily from mount.
Bas Rutten has got the better of the ground game so far.
Messier is wriggling around trying to escape.
Messier is trying to reverse the position but instead Rutten has taken his back - oops!
Rutten doesn't have the hooks in and Messier manages to turn into his guard. #SUB#
Messier has gone for a leg lock! Rutten slips out almost immediately though and dives into Messier's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Messier throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rutten uses it to pass to side control. #T4#
Rutten in side control lands a decent elbow.
Messier tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Rutten easily slips into full mount!
Rutten looking to control but Messier is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rutten avoids the attempt from Messier to control.
Messier can't escape the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rutten with a couple of short strikes.
Messier in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Messier tries to reverse the position but Rutten maintains control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bas Rutten showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bas Rutten's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Messier lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rutten backs up against the cage.
Messier moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rutten drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Messier throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Rutten counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rutten arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Messier's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bas Rutten!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 14, 2023

#R1#
Ruvik looks for a takedown but Messier sprawls well.
Ruvik takes one to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Messier misses.
Ruvik was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ruvik staying out of range there.
Ruvik looks to score with a jab to the body but Messier is just out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A shot to the liver by Ruvik. Beautiful body shot.
Messier misses with a two punch combination.
Ruvik throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Messier's waist but Messier gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ruvik off to one side.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ruvik. Messier shrugs it off though.
Ruvik shoots in and drives through. Messier sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Izi Ruvik. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Ruvik feints and as Messier raises his hands in defense, Ruvik changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Messier is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ruvik showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Ruvik is sitting in close to Messier's body. Messier has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Ruvik is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Ruvik is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Messier.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Anton Messier!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 08, 2023

#R1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sylvia.
Check out the look on Sylvia's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Sylvia looks up at the clock and then as Messier takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sylvia smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sylvia cracks Messier with a big right hand but Messier just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Messier is letting Sylvia control him for a moment.
Messier tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sylvia scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Messier to see if he's OK.
Sylvia working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
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!
Messier is trying to improve his position.
Sylvia landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #ROC#Messier is rocked!
Sylvia crunches a massive hammerfist down on Messier - he's out! Sylvia Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tom Sylvia!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 29, 2023

#R1#
Lorimer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Messier. Messier circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lorimer with a hook.
Messier misses with a left hand
and Lorimer counters with a nice body shot.
Lorimer scores with the left hand. Messier knows he should have avoided that one. #KD#
Lorimer bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Messier! He dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC#Messier is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Anton Messier has been cut.
Lorimer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lorimer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Messier is still in real trouble! Can Lorimer finish him?#SU#
Lorimer stands and steps away. Messier gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lorimer fakes the body blow, causing Messier to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Messier goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Peter Lorimer!
Peter Lorimer really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Island clothing lite logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

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