Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 24
Date: Feb 12, 2025

#R1#
Welch swats away the attempt to clinch by Diaz.
Diaz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Welch.#CL2#
Welch tries to keep at a distance but Diaz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Diaz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Diaz gets underhooks to prevent Welch's takedown attempt.
Diaz stalling.
Diaz comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like Baron Welch has been cut.#TD#
Welch turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Welch lands an elbow.
Welch controls the position from side control.
Welch lands a nice forearm strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Welch working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Welch is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Welch cracks Diaz with a big elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Welch looks up at the clock and then as Diaz takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Welch smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Welch has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Diaz!
Welch lands a couple of good shots and Diaz has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Diaz is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Welch.
Welch lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Diaz hold on?!
Welch scores with punches from the back.
Welch softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Welch scores with strikes from the back.
Diaz is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Welch.
Diaz covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head. #T2#
Welch scores with punches from the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Welch landing with strikes.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Welch controlling the positon.
Welch lands with a hammerfist to the side of Diaz's head.
Welch punches Diaz on the ear.
Welch lands strikes to the head.
Welch punches Diaz on the ear.
Diaz is covering up but some of the strikes from Welch are getting through and doing damage.
Welch connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Diaz to escape the position. #T3#
Diaz is trapped and Welch is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Welch has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Welch lands a shot to the body.
Welch has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Diaz's body.
Welch has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Diaz.
Welch is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Diaz up.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Welch controlling the positon.
Can Diaz hold on?! Welch is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Welch seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Welch scores with strikes from the back.
Welch punishes Diaz with strikes from the back mount. #T4#
Welch really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Diaz.#SUB#
Welch working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Diaz is doing well to defend. Welch seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Diaz is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Baron Welch!
The defeated Ricardo Diaz had this to say: 'I want to thank our lord and saviour Jesus Christ, for everyone watching just remember you can be saved.'.

Event: NYF 102: Carter vs Babcock III
Date: Feb 01, 2025

#R1##CL2#
Welch rushes Pacman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pacman is pressed up against the cage. Welch has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pacman down to the mat. Pacman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pacman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Welch changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pacman lands a nice shot that snaps Welch's head back.
Pacman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Welch changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pacman looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Pacman tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Welch missing with strikes. #SUB2#
Welch looking for the RNC.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Welch lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Welch.
Welch scores with punches and elbows.
Pacman trying to get back to his feet but Welch is in full control for now.
Welch throwing sloppy strikes.
Pacman is trapped and Welch is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Pacman covering up well under a barage of strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Pacman is trying to stand back up.
A lull in the action here.
Pacman wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Welch is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Pacman has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Welch is landing with strikes. Pacman can't take much more of this.#T2#
Welch lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pacman tries to break free.
Welch lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Will Welch go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Pacman is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Welch throwing strikes and Pacman squirms under the pressure, ending up mounted.
Pacman is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pacman is bucking up trying to escape but Welch cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Welch unloading with bombs!
Welch looking to control but Pacman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Welch lands a nice shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Welch putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T3#
Pacman wants to try and get back to his feet.
Welch breaks from Pacman's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Welch cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Pacman has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Welch's lack of action. #SUB2#
Welch is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Pacman still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Pacman has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Welch is looking to reverse the position.
Welch can't do much from the bottom here.
Pacman trying to control the position but Welch is working away.
Pacman throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T4#
Welch is trying to improve his position.
Pacman just content to control the position. #SU#
Pacman decides to stand back up. Pacman steps back and let's Welch get back to his feet.
Pacman throws a lazy right hand but Welch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pacman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pacman scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Welch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Welch shoots in and drives through. Pacman sprawls well.
Welch is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pacman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Money Pacman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baron Welch.
Welch looks for a takedown but Pacman sprawls well.
Pacman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baron Welch dominated that round.
That's time! Pacman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Welch ducks under a wild hook from Pacman.
Welch takes one to the chin there.
Pacman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Welch sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Welch shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pacman is trying to defend but Welch finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Pacman pushes Welch off and gets back to his feet.
Welch fails to land the takedown.
Pacman cracks Welch with an open hand slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Welch dives in for a single leg takedown but Pacman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pacman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pacman wants it to stay on the feet.
Money Pacman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baron Welch.
Welch looks for a takedown but Pacman sprawls well.
Pacman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Welch takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pacman walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Welch drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Pacman swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Welch's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Money Pacman!

Event: NYF 98: Deiveredo vs Hopson
Date: Jan 04, 2025

#R1#
Welch doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Jacobson Ill to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Welch bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Welch landing strikes.
Jacobson Ill is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at 3Band MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Welch is looking to take a break and control but Jacobson Ill is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Welch looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jacobson Ill is avoiding damage well.
Jacobson Ill is looking to reverse the position.
Welch scoring with punches and elbows.
Welch 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.
Jacobson Ill managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Welch.
Jacobson Ill taking punishment in the form of punches.
Welch wants to control but Jacobson Ill is keeping him busy.
Welch landing strikes. #T1#
Welch working the ground and pound.
Welch looks up at the clock and then as Jacobson Ill takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Welch smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Jacobson Ill tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Welch wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Welch in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jacobson Ill is not content to let Welch control the position.
Jacobson Ill is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Welch tries for a kimura but Jacobson Ill is defending well.
Welch working away.
Jacobson Ill trying to remain calm as Welch controls from the top position.
Welch works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Welch lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T2#
Welch cracks Jacobson Ill with a big right hand but Jacobson Ill just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Jacobson Ill taking a bit of punishment here - Welch scoring with strikes.
Jacobson Ill takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Jacobson Ill takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Jacobson Ill tries to bench press Welch off him but Welch keeps the position.
Welch controlling the position.
Welch wants to control but Jacobson Ill is keeping him busy.
Welch scores with punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Welch is putting a hurting on Jacobson Ill here, landing some big shots from side control.
Jacobson Ill can't do much from the bottom here.
Welch is working Jacobson Ill over with some ground and pound from side control.
Welch scoring with punches and elbows. #T3#
Welch working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Welch works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Welch working the ground and pound from side control.
Welch working the ground and pound.
Welch grinds an elbow into Jacobson Ill's temple.
Welch working the ground and pound.
Jacobson Ill takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
An elbow from Welch crashes against the mat.
Welch scoring with punches and elbows. #SUB2#
Welch is trying to get an arm triangle but Jacobson Ill is defending well.
Jacobson Ill is looking for a sweep.
Welch in side control, throwing shots but Jacobson Ill defends. #T4#
Welch cracks Jacobson Ill with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jacobson Ill manages to work his way to half guard, despite Welch's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Welch wants to pass the guard but Jacobson Ill is defending well. #SUB#
Jacobson Ill looking for submissions off his back.
Jacobson Ill is breathing heavily.
Welch is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Welch thows a huge punch but Jacobson Ill dodges it nicely.
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!
Welch working over Jacobson Ill with some ground and pound. Jacobson Ill looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Welch lands strikes from half guard.
Welch not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Welch working over Jacobson Ill with some ground and pound. Jacobson Ill looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Welch working Jacobson Ill over with strikes.
Welch throwing shots but Jacobson Ill is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baron Welch dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Welch fails with the takedown
and Jacobson Ill counters with a straight right hand.
Welch shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Welch.
Dylan Jacobson Ill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baron Welch.
Welch fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice shot lands for Jacobson Ill.
Welch shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jacobson Ill but Jacobson Ill pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Welch closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jacobson Ill quickly recovers to half guard.
Welch thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jacobson Ill's head.
Welch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Welch throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jacobson Ill is trying to control but can't.
Jacobson Ill taking some punishment here, with Welch in his half guard. #T1#
Welch is pressing down on Jacobson Ill's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jacobson Ill is holding on for now.
Welch lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jacobson Ill won't allow Welch to pass to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jacobson Ill manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Welch wants to control from the top but Jacobson Ill keeps moving.
Welch working some strikes from top position.
Jacobson Ill looking for a sweep. Not yet Jacobson Ill, not yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Welch lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Welch trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jacobson Ill manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Welch can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Welch is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
Welch 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.#SUB2#
Welch is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Welch keeping full guard, as Jacobson Ill tries to pass.
Jacobson Ill distracts Welch with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Welch wants to sweep but no luck.
Jacobson Ill is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jacobson Ill passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Welch is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Jacobson Ill wants to control but Welch is keeping him busy.
Welch manages to get back to half guard.
Jacobson Ill stalling.
Welch wants to get back to full guard.
Welch makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Welch.
Jacobson Ill looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Welch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jacobson Ill works over Welch with some ground and pound from guard.
Jacobson Ill pushing down on Welch's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Welch moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Welch is looking for a triangle but Jacobson Ill pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Welch throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jacobson Ill escapes and throws Welch's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Jacobson Ill tries for a kimura but Welch is defending well.
Welch is trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Dylan Jacobson Ill 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Jacobson Ill changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Welch with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jacobson Ill counters with a straight right hand.
Welch gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Jacobson Ill to counter with a crisp jab.
Welch shoots for a double leg takedown but Jacobson Ill sprawls well. He's pushed Welch's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dylan Jacobson Ill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baron Welch.
Welch shoots in for a double leg but Jacobson Ill sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Welch shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jacobson Ill but Jacobson Ill pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Welch shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jacobson Ill defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Welch with a poor takedown
and Jacobson Ill counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Welch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jacobson Ill moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jacobson Ill keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Welch tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jacobson Ill defends well and Welch ends up having to push Jacobson Ill into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jacobson Ill is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1#
A punch lands to the side of Welch 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Welch moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jacobson Ill feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Welchs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jacobson Ill ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD2#
Welch closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jacobson Ill did well to prevent Welch getting side control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jacobson Ill manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Jacobson Ill working for a triangle but Welch defends it easily.
Jacobson Ill keeping moving, preventing Welch from controlling successfully. #T2#
Welch works over Jacobson Ill with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Jacobson Ill has his feet on Welch's thighs here. He's pushed Welch off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Welch screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dylan Jacobson Ill!
A victorious Dylan Jacobson Ill thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: NYF Fight Night 52
Date: Dec 25, 2024

#R1#
Welch blocks a leg kick.
Welch tries to clinch up.
Welch shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Conner pinned against the cage. Conner gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Conner wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD2#
Welch scores with a takedown into Conner's guard.
Welch lands a couple of digs.
Welch in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Welch working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Conner's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Welch postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Welch controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Welch drops back looking for a leg! Conner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Conner manages to kick Welch off! Welch jumps back into Conner's guard.
Conner can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Welch controls the pace.#T1#
Conner wants to sweep but no luck.
Welch trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Welch works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Welch working over Conner with some ground and pound. Conner looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Conner trying to hold on to Welch's head to control him but Welch postures up.
Welch not doing much here.
Welch not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Welch working the head and body with strikes.
Welch takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
Conner is trying to get back to full guard.
Conner has hold of Welch's hands but Welch slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Welch working Conner over with strikes.
Welch seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Conner on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Conner wants to get back to full guard.
Welch winds up and cracks Conner with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Welch lands strikes from half guard.
Welch trying to control the pace.
Welch slips a nice elbow through Conner's hands, connecting with Conner's forehead.#T3#
Conner trying to hold on to Welch's head to control him but Welch postures up.
Welch takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Welch looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Welch lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Conner taking some punishment here, with Welch in his half guard. #SUB2#
Welch is trying for a kimura here. Conner looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Welch wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Baron Welch!

Event: NYF Fight Night 49
Date: Nov 27, 2024

#R1#
Robins tries a head kick but it misses.
Welch takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Robins lands a nice leg kick that just misses Welch's sensitive parts. #KD#
Robins lands a big head kick that sends Welch tumbling to the mat! Robins takes a step backwards and waves Welch back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Welch is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Baron Welch has been cut.
Robins definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
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!
Robins feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Welch collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tony Robins!
Tony Robins made sure to mention his sponsor, BANZAI NUTRITION in his post fight interview.

Event: NYF Fight Night 47
Date: Nov 02, 2024

#R1#
Pebbleman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Welch swivels and escapes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Welch.
Pebbleman with the counter takedown but Welch avoids it easily.#TD#
Welch feints and as Pebbleman raises his hands in defense, Welch changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Welch landing with the ground and pound.
Welch is in close to Pebbleman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pebbleman wants to get back to his feet but Welch is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Welch scoring with punches to the head and body.
Welch landing with the ground and pound.
Pebbleman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Welch. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Welch sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pebbleman wants to stand but Welch is controlling the position.
Pebbleman is wriggling around but Welch manages to pass to half guard. #T1#
Pebbleman pushes Welch off looking to stand but Welch dives back in and keeps control.
Welch is pressing down on Pebbleman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pebbleman is holding on for now.
Pebbleman pushes Welch off looking to stand but Welch dives back in and keeps control.
Welch controlling the action here.
Welch takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Pebbleman tries to kick Welch off but Welch keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Welch lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Welch landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Welch wants to pass to mount but Pebbleman is defending the position.
Well, if Welch is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Welch prevents Pebbleman from standing back up. #T2#
Welch working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Welch working Pebbleman over with strikes.
Pebbleman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Welch trying to control the action but Pebbleman is working from the bottom.
Welch winds up and cracks Pebbleman with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pebbleman is trying to stand.
Welch has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Welch takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Pebbleman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Welch scores with a couple of nice shots.
Welch takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Welch working Pebbleman over with strikes.
Welch working over Pebbleman with some ground and pound. Pebbleman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Welch lands strikes from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pebbleman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Welch scores with a couple of nice shots.
Welch slips a nice elbow through Pebbleman's hands, connecting with Pebbleman's forehead.
Welch drops an elbow to the side of Pebbleman's head. #T3#
Welch scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Welch drops an elbow to the side of Pebbleman's head.
Welch prevents Pebbleman from standing back up.
Welch seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pebbleman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Welch slips a nice elbow through Pebbleman's hands, connecting with Pebbleman's forehead.
Welch working over Pebbleman with some ground and pound. Pebbleman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Welch takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Pebbleman has hold of Welch's hands but Welch slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Welch stops Pebbleman from getting back to his feet.
Welch is looking to advance position but Pebbleman won't allow it.
Welch scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Welch is nestled in close to Pebbleman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ground and pound from Welch.
Welch lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pebbleman has hold of Welch's hands but Welch slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
Welch lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pebbleman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Welch landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Welch working Pebbleman over with strikes.
Welch is trying to control the action in half guard but Pebbleman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pebbleman wants to get back to his feet.
Welch is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB#
Welch working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Pebbleman looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Welch! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Baron Welch!

Event: MILF 122 Frost vs Ridley 4
Date: Sep 22, 2024

#R1#
Welch shoots in but Suarez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Suarez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Welch shoots for a takedown but Suarez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Welch will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baron Welch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Welch is trying hard to land a takedown here. Suarez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Suarez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Suarez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Welch shoots in for a takedown but Suarez shows good takedown defense.
Welch shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Suarez as he jumps to the side.
Welch slips under a jab from Suarez.
Baron Welch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suarez wants to clinch up but Welch keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Suarez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Welch!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suarez grinds an elbow into Welch's temple.
Suarez is chipping away with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Welch is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Welch is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Suarez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Check out the look on Suarez's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #ROC2#Welch is rocked!#T1#
Welch is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Welch taking some punishment here, with Suarez in his half guard.
Suarez is nestled in close to Welch, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Oh Welch is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Suarez working over Welch with some ground and pound. Welch looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ground and pound from Suarez.
Suarez is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Welch is hurt! He's hurt bad - Suarez fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Welch from any more punishment! Congratulations to Suarez! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rico Suarez!
Rico Suarez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: MILF SHW Week 2
Date: Sep 04, 2024

#R1##TD#
Welch looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Joe!
Joe misses with a strike from the bottom.
Welch trying to control the position but Joe is working away.
Joe is trying to get back to half guard.
Joe throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Welch creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Joe misses with a strike from the bottom.
Joe wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Joe throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Welch scoring with punches from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Welch avoids the strikes from the bottom by Joe.
Joe taking a bit of punishment here - Welch scoring with strikes.
Joe striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Welch working the ground and pound.
Joe wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Joe tries to buck Welch off but Welch is having none of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Welch wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Joe, who protects the arm well. #T1#
Joe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Welch tries to advance to mount but Joe denies him.
Welch landing strikes.
Welch working the head with strikes.
Welch landing a few strikes.
Welch scoring with punches from side control.
Joe throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Joe wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Joe throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Joe wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Welch working the ground and pound.
Joe is working to avoid the ground and pound but Welch connects with a decent elbow.
Welch working the ground and pound from side control.
Joe taking punishment in the form of punches. #ROC#Joe is rocked!
Joe is trying to get back to half guard.
Joe is still in real trouble! Can Welch finish him?#T2#
Joe wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Joe seems to have recovered his senses.
Joe is looking for a sweep.
Welch lands an elbow.
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#
Welch tries for a kimura but Joe is defending well.
Welch will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A lull in the action here.
Joe throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Welch in side control lands a decent elbow.
Welch has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Welch blocks the strikes from Joe.
Joe striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Welch is looking to take a break and control but Joe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Check out the look on Welch's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Welch lands an elbow.
Joe should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T3#
Welch lands some shots froms side control.
Joe takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Welch working the head with strikes.
Welch lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Joe tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Joe can do anything to dispel that myth.
Welch cracks Joe with a big elbow.
Welch scoring with punches and elbows.
Welch in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Welch lands a nice forearm strike.
Welch works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Joe taking a bit of punishment here - Welch scoring with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Welch is putting a hurting on Joe here, landing some big shots from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joe tries to bench press Welch off him but Welch keeps the position.
Welch landing strikes.
Joe misses with an elbow from the bottom.#T4#
Joe is looking to regain half guard here but Welch keeps moving and retains side control.
Welch connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Joe some visible discomfort.
Welch cracks Joe with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Joe takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Welch is looking to take a break and control but Joe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Welch is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Joe is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Joe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Welch tries to advance to mount but can't.
Joe throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Welch is putting a hurting on Joe here, landing some big shots from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baron Welch dominated that round.
That's time! Welch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Joe gets caught napping as Welch dives in and scores a takedown. Joe manages to retain guard.
Joe throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Welch works over Joe with some ground and pound from guard.
Joe keeping moving, preventing Welch from controlling successfully.
Joe throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Joe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Welch manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Welch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Joe is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Welch has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Joe is looking to defend but Welch has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Joe! Welch pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Joe taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Baron Welch!

Event: MILF 117 Ridley vs Rahim
Date: Aug 25, 2024

#R1##TD#
Welch closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Welch lands in his opponent's guard.
Welch wants to control from the top but Parks keeps moving.
Welch controls from within his opponent's guard.
Welch scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Welch working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Welch forces his way into half guard.
Welch working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Welch missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Welch is looking for a kimura but Parks is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Welch to get the leverage.
Parks avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Welch.
Parks works his way to full guard. Good work.
Parks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Parks keeping moving, preventing Welch from controlling successfully.
Welch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Welch is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Welch lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Welch lands a couple of digs.
Welch postures up and lands a big shot to Parks's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Welch working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Welch got a little sloppy there for a moment and Parks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Welch has managed to get both his arms back between Parks's legs - danger averted.
Welch wants to control from the top but Parks keeps moving.
Welch chips away with some ground and pound.
Parks looking to control.
Parks has his hands on Welch's head, controlling the position.
Welch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Parks is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Welch makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Welch lands a couple of elbows.
Welch is working Parks over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Welch stands up over Parks, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Parks has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Welch sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Parks's guard.
Parks is trying to get back to full guard.
Parks trying to hold on to Welch's head to control him but Welch postures up.
Welch takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Parks is trying to get back to full guard.
Parks is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Welch scores with a couple of nice shots.
Welch working the head and body with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Welch connects with a nice short shot to Parks's temple.
Welch is looking to stall here but Parks recovers full guard. #T3#
Parks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Parks is on top in guard. #REVB#
Parks postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Welch tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Welch working for a triangle but Parks defends it easily.
Parks postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Welch throws his legs up looking for a submission but Parks uses it to pass to side control.
Welch is breathing heavily.
Welch regains half guard.
Parks wants to control but Welch is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parks working over Welch with some ground and pound. Welch looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
Welch is looking for a sweep. Parks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Parks performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Parks working Welch over with strikes.
Welch tries to get to full guard but Parks has control of the leg.
Welch trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Parks seems to be looking for submissions.
Welch is refusing to be controlled, as Parks sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Welch is defending against the submission attempts here by Parks.
Parks working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baron Welch dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD#
Welch shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Parks manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Welch postures up and lands a big shot to Parks's brow.
Welch preventing the sweep.
Welch scoring with punches to the head and body.
Welch trying to control the position from guard on top but Parks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Welch with a nice head shot there.
Parks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Welch is one step ahead there.
Parks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Welch is pushing down on Parks's leg trying to pass to half guard. Parks is fighting to maintain full guard but Welch has managed to sneak the leg through.
Parks trying to control from the bottom.
Welch scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1#
Welch wants to free his trapped foot but Parks is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Parks trying to control from the bottom.
Parks is staying active underneath Welch, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Parks is looking to improve his position.
Parks makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Parks.
Parks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Welch is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Parks is looking for a triangle but Welch pushes his legs off easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Welch's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Parks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Welch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Parks is tightening it up a little... Welch has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Welch reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Welch taps out! Nice BJJ there by Parks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jackson Parks!

Event: MILF 107 Montana vs Ridley
Date: Jul 26, 2024

#R1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Couture.
Couture definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Welch is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Welch is not content to let Couture control the position.
Welch is looking to reverse the position.
Couture works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Welch is not content to let Couture control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couture working the head with strikes.
Welch tries to bench press Couture off him but Couture keeps the position. #T1#
Welch is not content to let Couture control the position.
Welch tries to bench press Couture off him but Couture keeps the position.
Couture wants to control but Welch is keeping him busy.
Welch taking a bit of punishment here - Couture scoring with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Welch is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Couture wants to control but Welch is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Welch's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Welch is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Couture lands a nice forearm strike.
Welch is not content to let Couture control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Welch can do anything to dispel that myth.
Couture working the body and head with strikes.
Welch is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Couture is looking to take a break and control but Welch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Welch is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Couture wants to lay and pray for a moment but Welch keeps working.
Welch is looking for a sweep.
Welch tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Couture easily slips into full mount!
Couture trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Welch tries to lock up and control but Couture gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Welch is desperately trying to improve his position but Couture has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Welch is squirming around, avoiding Couture's attempts to control the action.
Welch is bucking up trying to escape but Couture cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Couture wants to control the pace but Welch is squirming around nicely.
Couture connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Couture tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Welch is bucking up trying to escape but Couture cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Couture with the ground and pound from mount.
Welch in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Welch is looking to get to half guard.
Couture is landing with some decent strikes but Welch is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Welch is trying to escape the mount.
Welch is still trying to improve position.
Couture trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xavier Couture dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Couture as Welch shoots in.
Welch looks for a takedown but Couture sprawls well.#CL#
Couture drives through and clinches with Welch against the cage.
Couture is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Welch can do to turn this around?
Welch wants a takedown.
Xavier Couture has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baron Welch.#TD2#
Welch has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Couture clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Couture avoids the strikes from Welch.
Welch not allowing Couture to control his hands.
Couture tries to escape the position.
Xavier Couture overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Couture manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Couture.
Welch is working Couture over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Welch throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Welch with a nice head shot there.
Couture bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Welch's guard. #REVR#
Couture wants to pass the guard but Welch is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Welch has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Couture can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Welch looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Welch is breathing heavily.
Couture with a nice head shot there.
Couture wants to control from the top but Welch keeps moving.
Couture preventing the sweep.
Welch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Couture manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Welch throws an elbow that misses. Couture uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Welch's guard. Nice move by Couture!#REVR##T2#
Couture working some strikes from top position.
Couture trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Welch keeping moving, preventing Couture from controlling successfully.
Couture is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Couture trying to control but Welch is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Welch is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Couture is aware though and is defending well.
Couture is working Welch over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Couture wants to pass the guard but Welch is keeping the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Couture's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Welch keeping moving, preventing Couture from controlling successfully. #T3#
Couture sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Welch's guard.
Welch is staying active underneath Couture, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Welch looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Couture is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Welch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Couture lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Welch is refusing to be controlled, as Couture sits in half guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Couture lands a nice short elbow.
Welch trying to control here.
Couture is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Welch gets full guard.
Couture wants to control from the top but Welch keeps moving.
Welch is trying to keep Couture in close.
Couture landing some decent shots from guard.
Couture connects with a couple of short punches.
Couture passes Welch's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xavier Couture dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Couture stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Couture wants it to stay on the feet.
Couture with a jab.
Welch shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Couture as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Couture forces Welch back against the cage and clinches.
Welch misses with some punches.
Welch has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Couture is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Xavier Couture has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baron Welch.
Couture is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Welch pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A right hook to the body lands for Couture.
Welch is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Couture pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Couture makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD#
Couture has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Welch 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!
Welch prevents Couture from getting a body triangle.
Welch rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Welch wants to get back to full guard but Couture has passed into side control.
Welch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Welch is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T1#
Couture wants to control but Welch is keeping him busy.
Check out the look on Couture's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
A lull in the action here as Couture stalls from top position.
Welch tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Couture wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Couture wants to lay and pray for a moment but Welch keeps working.
Couture working the body and head with strikes. #T2#
Couture moves into full mount!
Couture wants to control the pace but Welch is squirming around nicely.
Couture is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Welch is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Couture breaks from Welch's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Couture lands a couple of good shots and Welch has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Welch tries to roll but Couture sticks to his back.
Welch prevents Couture from getting a body triangle.
Couture has the hooks in. Welch is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Couture lands with a hammerfist to the side of Welch's head.#T3#
Couture scores with punches from the back.
Couture scores with punches and elbows.
Couture is looking to control Welch but Welch is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Welch grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Couture is landing with strikes. Welch can't take much more of this.
Couture tries to keep control of the position but Welch is staying busy.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
You can see the frustration on Welch's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Couture loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Welch hold on?
Welch is keeping busy. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Welch's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Baron Welch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Welch covers up after that shot from Couture.
Couture is punishing Welch with strikes - can he finish him?!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Couture lands a shot to the body. #ROC#Welch is rocked!
Welch is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
Welch covers up after that shot from Couture.
Welch is still in real trouble! Can Couture finish him?
Couture lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Couture trying to control.
Xavier Couture is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

And that's the end of the fight!
Xavier Couture showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Couture has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xavier Couture!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 06, 2024

#R1##TD#
Welch shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Welch was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hernandez tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Welch is looking to control Hernandez but Hernandez is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Welch is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Hernandez. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Welch punches Hernandez on the ear.
Hernandez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The referee is taking a good look at Hernandez as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Welch!
Welch knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hernandez on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
I really don't envy Hernandez right now.
Welch lands a shot to the head.
Welch is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Hernandez. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Welch lands punches and elbows.
You can see the frustration on Hernandez's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hernandez grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. #T1#
Welch softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Hernandez grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Welch avoiding Hernandez 's attempts to control his hands.
Welch has the hooks in. Hernandez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The referee is taking a good look at Hernandez as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Welch!
Hernandez takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Welch looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Hernandez is trapped and Welch is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Welch is punishing Hernandez with strikes - can he finish him?!
Welch throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Hernandez!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Welch looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Will Welch go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Hernandez tries to roll but Welch sticks to his back. #T2#
Welch is landing with strikes from the back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Welch controlling the positon.
Welch lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
What can Hernandez do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The referee is taking a good look at Hernandez as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Welch!
Hernandez is trying to remain composed but Welch is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
The referee is taking a good look at Hernandez as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Welch!
Hernandez is really stuck here.
Welch controls the position.
Hernandez trying to control the hands but Welch won't let him.
Welch has Hernandez flattened out and is raining down punches. #T3#
I would not like to be Hernandez right now.
Welch doesn't have the hooks in and Hernandez manages to turn into his guard.
Welch has control of Hernandez's left arm, preventing Hernandez from doing any damage.
Welch keeping moving, preventing Hernandez from controlling successfully.
Welch lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Welch working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Hernandez is looking for a triangle but Welch pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Hernandez is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T4#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Welch's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Welch makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Welch lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Welch postures up.
Welch tries to free his leg and advance position but Hernandez is retaining full guard.
Welch postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hernandez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Welch trying to control the position from guard on top but Hernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Welch makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hernandez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Welch trying to control but Hernandez is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baron Welch dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Welch blocks a leg kick.#TD#
Welch is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hernandez's half guard.
Welch wants to free his trapped foot but Hernandez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Welch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hernandez keeps working.
Welch working Hernandez over with strikes.
Hernandez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hernandez.
Hernandez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez wants to sweep but no luck.
Welch stays in close to Hernandez's body and controls the position.
Hernandez managing to control the position.
Hernandez controls Welch momentarily but Welch frees himself. #T1#
Welch working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hernandez's head.
Hernandez keeping moving, preventing Welch from controlling successfully.
Hernandez trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Welch is in close to Hernandez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Welch stands up over Hernandez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hernandez is trying to control the position but Welch postures up.
Baron Welch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Welch content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Welch is pushing down on Hernandez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hernandez is fighting to maintain full guard but Welch has managed to sneak the leg through.
Welch takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Welch slips a nice elbow through Hernandez's hands, connecting with Hernandez's forehead.#T2#
Welch winds up and cracks Hernandez with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Welch looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hernandez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Welch is thwarting Hernandez's attempts to control the position.
Ground and pound from Welch.
Hernandez is looking to escape.
Welch scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hernandez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hernandez throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Welch stopping the sweep attempt from Hernandez.
Welch is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Welch has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Welch lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Welch lands a couple of digs.
Welch 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.
Welch lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hernandez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Welch scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hernandez trying to control the position.
Welch trying to control the position from guard on top but Hernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Welch works over Hernandez with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
Welch postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Welch lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Welch connects with a couple of short punches.
Welch content to stall in guard here.
Welch trying to control the position from guard on top but Hernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Welch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hernandez is keeping the position for now. #ES2#
Hernandez pushes Welch off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Welch closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Welch lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hernandez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Welch manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baron Welch dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hernandez tries to clinch but Welch moves out of range. #TD#
Welch shoots in and gets a takedown into Hernandez's guard.
Welch postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Welch postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Welch chips away with some ground and pound.
Welch postures up and lands a big shot to Hernandez's brow.
Welch stopping the sweep attempt from Hernandez.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Welch's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Welch works over Hernandez with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Hernandez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Welch makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hernandez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Welch postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Welch landing some decent shots from guard. #T1#
Welch is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Welch working some strikes from top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Welch's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Welch chips away with some ground and pound.
Welch stays in close to Hernandez's body and controls the position.
Hernandez seems keen to control Welch's posture.
Hernandez is trying to keep Welch in close.
Welch stays in close to Hernandez's body and controls the position.
Welch cracks Hernandez with a solid left hand.#T2#
Welch trying to control but Hernandez is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hernandez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Welch is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hernandez has momentary wrist control but Welch slips an elbow through the middle.
Welch scoring with punches to the head and body.
Welch not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Welch postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Welch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hernandez can do to turn this around?
Welch postures up and lands a big shot to Hernandez's brow.
Hernandez is looking to stand up but Welch isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Welch makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Welch connects with a couple of short punches.
Hernandez has momentary wrist control but Welch slips an elbow through the middle.
Welch postures up and lands a big shot to Hernandez's brow.
Welch content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Welch wants to control from the top but Hernandez keeps moving.
Welch landing some decent shots from guard.
Welch landing with the ground and pound.
Welch postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hernandez is looking to stand up but Welch isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
Welch distracts Hernandez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hernandez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Welch working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Welch pushing down on Hernandez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Welch working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Welch looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hernandez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Welch lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ground and pound from Welch.
Baron Welch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Welch lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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!
Welch looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Welch connects with a nice short shot to Hernandez's temple.
Dominick Hernandez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Welch there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Baron Welch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Welch, 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baron Welch!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 40
Date: Jun 07, 2024

#R1##TD#
Welch dives in and scores a takedown into Gomez's guard.
Welch scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Welch is posturing up here but Gomez has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Welch tries to roll out but it's too tight and Welch has to tap! Slick submission there by Gomez!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joel Gomez!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 33
Date: May 18, 2024

#R1#
Parks defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Welch.
Welch misses with a takedown
and Parks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Parks stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baron Welch. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Welch gets a takedown into half guard.
Parks is refusing to be controlled, as Welch sits in half guard.
Welch stops Parks from getting back to his feet.
Welch winds up and cracks Parks with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Welch throwing shots but Parks is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parks is trying to maintain the position but Welch is very close to passing his half guard.
Welch throwing shots but Parks is blocking nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Parks can do anything to dispel that myth.
Parks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Welch wants to free his trapped foot but Parks is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Welch thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Parks's head.
Welch working Parks over with strikes.
Welch prevents Parks from improving his position.
Welch missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Welch looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Parks with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Parks looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#ES2#
Parks manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Welch tries to clinch but Parks moves out of range.
Parks throws a right hand that Welch ducks under and follows up with a left that Welch also avoids with ease.
Welch doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Parks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Welch shoots and misses
and Parks counters with a straight right hand.
Welch misses with a looping right.
Welch with a poor takedown
and Parks counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Welch looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parks lands a right hook to the body. #T2#
Nice sprawl there from Parks as Welch shoots in.
Welch shoots and misses
and Parks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Welch is breathing heavily.
Welch with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Parks counter with a right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Parks as he connects with a hook.
Welch shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Parks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Parks lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Parks scores with a nice strike.
Parks works Welch's body with a nice hook.
Welch moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Parks scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Parks, as that shot connected.
Baron Welch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parks digs a good body shot into Welch's ribs.
Welch with a poor takedown
and Parks counters with a straight right hand.
Welch shoots and misses
and Parks counters with a left to the body.
Nice body punch from Parks. #T3#
Parks connects with a crisp jab.
Parks scores with a jab to the jaw.
Welch with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Parks to counter with a crisp jab.
Parks is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Welch had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Welch looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Parks connects with a body shot that sends Welch's belly button to the back.
Parks bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Welch's head backwards.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Parks.
Parks's jab looks to have found its range, popping Welch under the eye.
Parks scores with a crisp jab that stopped Welch in his tracks.
Welch looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Welch fails in his attempt to clinch.
Welch takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Welch moves to clinch but Parks breaks away
and Parks counters with a nice body shot.
Parks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Welch stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Parks changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Parks gets a clinch. #T4##BC2#
Parks breaks from the clinch.
Welch misses with a takedown
and Parks counters with a nice uppercut.
Welch's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Parks connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Welch scrambles back to his feet.#CL2#
Parks rushes Welch and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Parks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Parks lands with an overhand left.
Parks cracks a nice hook into Welch's ribs.
Parks lands a nice looking body shot.
Welch with a poor takedown
enabling Parks to counter with a crisp jab.
Parks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Welch ducks right into an uppercut from Parks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Welch doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Parks counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Parks lands a jab to Welch's midsection.
Parks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brody Parks dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Welch fails with the takedown
and Parks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Parks lands a jab.
Brody Parks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Welch takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Parks thuds a left hand into Welch's body.
Welch has his takedown stuffed
letting Parks counter with a right hand.
Parks lands with a good body shot.
Welch takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Parks connects with a single shot there.
Welch has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Welch there as he acknowledges the shot.
Welch gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Parks counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baron Welch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Welch with a poor takedown
and Parks counters with a straight right hand.
Welch shoots in for a takedown but Parks shows good takedown defense. #T1#
Welch on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Welch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Parks scores with a nice right hand.
Welch has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Parks finds it's way round the side to connect with Welch's head.
Welch tries for a takedown but Parks circles away easily
and Parks counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Welch throws an off balance right hand
and Parks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Parks punishes Welch's body with a nice straight punch.
Parks connects with a crisp jab.
Parks cracks Welch with a right hand to the side of the head.
Parks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Welch shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Parks counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parks jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Parks scores with a one two! Welch had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jab from Parks.
Parks throws a combination. Welch tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#ROC2#Welch is rocked!#T2#
Parks connects with the punch.
Oh Welch is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Parks lands a jab to Welch's midsection.
Parks lands a jab to the head.
Parks lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Parks scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Parks fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A shot to the liver by Parks. Beautiful body shot.
Parks scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Welch tries for a takedown but Parks circles away easily
and Parks counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Parks throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A lazy left from Parks finds it's target.
Parks slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Welch misses with a takedown attempt
and Parks counters with a nice uppercut.
Parks stuns Welch with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Parks cracks a nice hook into Welch's ribs.
Welch tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Parks counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Welch doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Parks shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Welch eats them both and turns towards Parks to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Parks scores with a one two! Welch had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T3#
Parks lands with a right hand.
Parks lands the left hand.
Parks lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Welch falls backwards - clearly groggy! Parks dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brody Parks!
Brody Parks is the new bantamweight champion!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 22
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Welch shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kim as he jumps to the side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kim.
Kim stuffs the takedown attempt from Welch. Welch gets slowly back to his feet.
Kim fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Kim closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kim lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Welch throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kim 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.
Welch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kim is one step ahead there. #T1##SUB2#
Kim is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Welch is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Welch has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Welch sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Welch cracks Kim with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Kim looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kim can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Kim looking for a guillotine here but Welch defends easily. #SUB2#
Kim working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Welch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Welch manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Welch landing with the ground and pound.
Welch trying to control the position from guard on top but Kim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Welch working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kim's head.#SUB2#
Kim looking for a guillotine here but Welch defends easily.
Welch keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kim's head.
Welch is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Kim looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kim looks winded!
Welch makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Kim has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Welch can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Welch with a nice head shot there.
Welch working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kim's head.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Welch with a nice head shot there.
Welch is working Kim over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Welch is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Welch is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Kim is looking for a triangle but Welch pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Welch lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Welch connects with a couple of short punches.
Welch landing with the ground and pound.
Welch content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Welch passes Kim's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Welch connects with a nice short shot to Kim's temple.
Welch works his way into full mount!
Welch lands a heavy elbow. #T4#
Welch with good strikes from the mount here!
Welch scores with a couple of good head shots there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Welch working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Welch controlling the position easily from mount.
Kim is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kim in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Welch landing strikes from the mount and Kim is in trouble!
Welch looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Welch working Kim over with strikes here.
Welch working Kim over with strikes here.
Kim is looking to get to half guard.
Kim is in a horrible position here. Welch smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Welch dominating with strikes here.
Kim is bucking up trying to escape but Welch cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kim tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baron Welch dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Welch dives in for a single leg takedown but Kim sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Welch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kim can do to turn this around?
Welch is looking for a takedown.
Kim looking to stall.
Welch has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kim avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baron Welch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Welch misses with a short punch on the inside.
Welch goes for a takedown attempt but Kim pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kim looks for a takedown but Welch sprawls well.#TD#
Welch fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kim sprawls well initially but Welch persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kim looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kim is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nice strikes from Welch there.
Kim tries to get to full guard but Welch has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Kim looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kim is breathing heavily.#T1#
Welch drops an elbow to the side of Kim's head.
Kim taking some punishment here, with Welch in his half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Welch connects with a nice short shot to Kim's temple. #SUB2#
Kim looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kim is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Welch scores with a couple of nice shots.
Welch passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kim!
Welch tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Welch raining down hammerfists from mount.
Welch with the ground and pound from mount.
Welch looking to finish Kim with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kim!
Welch lands a big shot there that rocks Kim but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kim is in all sorts of trouble here. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Welch is landing with some decent strikes but Kim is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC#Kim is rocked!
Welch with a couple of short strikes.
Kim is still in real trouble! Can Welch finish him?
Welch landing punches.
Kim is looking to get to half guard.
Welch punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kim keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Welch is landing with some decent strikes but Kim is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Welch postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kim looks a forlorn figure.
Baron Welch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Welch has hold of Kim's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kim manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Welch lands a big shot there that rocks Kim but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Welch lands a big elbow. #SUB#
Welch looking to secure an arm triangle but Kim defends it well.
Welch breaks from Kim's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T3#
Kim keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Welch cracks Kim with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Welch lands a big shot there that rocks Kim but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Welch trying to control but Kim is having none of it.
Welch fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kim can't escape the position.
Welch looking to control but Kim is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kim is trying to escape the mount.
Welch pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kim tries to reverse the position but Welch maintains control.
Kim seems to have recovered his senses.
Welch lands with some strikes.
Kim is working to get back to half guard.
Welch with good strikes from the mount here!#T4#
Kim is desperately trying to improve his position but Welch has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Welch looking to finish Kim with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kim!
Welch looking to control and managing it successfully.
Welch lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kim hang on?
Welch unloading with bombs!
Welch unloading with bombs!
Welch dominating with strikes here.
Welch working the ground and pound effectively.
Welch trying to control but Kim is having none of it.
Welch lands a couple of good shots and Kim has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Welch lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Welch is looking to control Kim but Kim is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Kim tries to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baron Welch dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3##TD#
Welch looking to score a takedown here. Kim is defending well but Welch drives through and ends up in Kim's guard.#SUB2#
Kim is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Kim working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Welch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Welch manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Welch working some strikes from top position.
Welch postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Welch connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Kim has an active guard here but Welch has managed to pass into half guard.
Welch is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Welch working Kim over with strikes.
Welch trying to control the pace.
Kim takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Welch landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T1#
Welch seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Welch wants to pass the guard but Kim is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Welch seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nice strikes from Welch there. #SUB2#
Kim looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kim is not content to let Welch control the position.
Welch working Kim over with strikes.
Welch lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Welch wants to control but Kim is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Welch is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kim sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
Kim is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Welch scores with a couple of nice shots.
Welch is pressing down on Kim's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kim is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Kim looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Welch takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Kim looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Kim is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Welch pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Welch in particular looking to stall.
Welch trying to control the action but Kim is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kim looking for submissions off his back.
Kim is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Welch scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3#
Kim is looking to improve his position.
Welch is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Welch working over Kim with some ground and pound. Kim looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Welch has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kim in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Welch raining down hammerfists from mount.
Welch lands a couple of good shots and Kim has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Kim covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Welch looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Welch.
Welch has the hooks in. Kim is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Welch loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Kim hold on? #T4#
Welch softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Welch lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The referee is taking a good look at Kim as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Welch!
Welch has the hooks in. Kim is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
What can Kim do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Welch is punishing Kim with some ground and pound.
Good control from Welch.
Kim is keeping busy.
Welch has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Kim.
You can see the frustration on Kim's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
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.
Kim is taking damage to the body and head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baron Welch clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Kim fails with a takedown attempt.
Kim misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Horrible takedown attempt by Welch or perhaps it was just good defense by Kim, which made it look bad.
Kim drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Welch defends it well.#TD#
Welch scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ground and pound from Welch.
Welch scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Kim is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Welch pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Kim is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Welch pulls his head out easily.
Kim is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Nice strikes from Welch there. #T1#
Nice strikes from Welch there.
Welch content to control rather than advance.
Welch is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kim!
Welch lands with some strikes.
Welch lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kim hang on?
Kim takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Welch fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Welch looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Welch working Kim over with strikes here. #SUB#
Welch looking to secure an arm triangle but Kim defends it well.
Kim slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Welch lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Welch is trying to control the action in half guard but Kim is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Welch working over Kim with some ground and pound. Kim looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2#
Welch scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Welch lands strikes from half guard.
Welch working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Kim looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kim taking some punishment here, with Welch in his half guard.
Welch lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Welch landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Welch drops an elbow to the side of Kim's head. #SUB2#
Kim is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Welch pulls his head out easily.
Kim on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kim on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Kim is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Welch pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB2#
Kim looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Welch landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Welch is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Welch scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Welch is nestled in close to Kim, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Welch drops an elbow to the side of Kim's head.
Welch takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Welch is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Kim actively working from the bottom here.
Welch is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Welch lands with a punch from half guard.
Welch trying to mount his opponent but Kim defends it.
Welch looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kim with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4#
Welch looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kim with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Kim is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Welch pulls his head out easily.
Welch wants to pass the guard but Kim is defending well. #SUB2#
Kim looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Welch pushes past his half guard into mount!
Kim working to try and regain half guard.
Kim is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Welch raining down shots from the mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kim taking shots to the head.
Kim tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Welch is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kim can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Welch lands a heavy elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baron Welch had his way with Micah Kim in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5##TD#
Welch decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Kim looking for submissions off his back.
Welch landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nice strikes from Welch there. #SUB2#
Kim looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Welch lands strikes from half guard.
Welch wants to control but Kim is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Kim is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Welch pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Welch connects with a nice short shot to Kim's temple.
Welch looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Welch takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kim is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Welch lands strikes from half guard.
Welch scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1#
Welch scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kim is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Welch scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kim is refusing to be controlled, as Welch sits in half guard.
Welch moves nicely into side control.
Welch scoring with punches from side control.
Kim manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Kim is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Welch is just riding it out for now. Kim eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Kim is working for a kimura but Welch is defending it quite comfortably.
Welch is controlling Kim's trapped leg to prevent Kim from advancing to side control.#T2##SUB2#
Kim is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Welch has managed to free his arm - good work.
Welch moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Welch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kim manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Kim is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Welch defends well.
Welch working some strikes from top position.
Welch showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Kim working for a triangle but Welch defends it easily. #T3#
Welch working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Kim working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Welch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Welch manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Welch content to stall in guard here.
Welch might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Welch postures up and lands a big shot to Kim's brow. #SUB2#
Welch got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kim has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Welch has managed to get both his arms back between Kim's legs - danger averted.
Welch is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Welch is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Kim looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Welch passes into half guard.
Kim tries to get to full guard but Welch has control of the leg. #T4#
Welch scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Kim looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Welch connects with a nice short shot to Kim's temple.
Welch perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Welch working Kim over with strikes. #SUB2#
Kim looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Baron Welch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Still in half guard, Welch seems content to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Welch is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kim has managed to free his arm - good work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Baron Welch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Welch, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 50:43
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 50:42
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 50:43

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baron Welch!
Baron Welch is the new bantamweight champion!

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 1
Date: Mar 20, 2024

#R1#
Welch with a poor takedown
and Ward counters with a nice low kick that buckles Welch's knee momentarily.#TD2#
Ward closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Welch's guard.#SUB#
Welch throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Welch looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Welch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Welch seems keen to control Ward's posture.#SUB#
Welch is looking for a triangle but Ward pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Welch keeping full guard, as Ward tries to pass.
Welch is trying to keep Ward in close.
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Welch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB#
Welch looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ward passes into side control.
Ward trying to control the position but Welch is working away.
Welch gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Welch looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Welch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Ward is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Ward is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T2#
Welch moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ward trying to control but Welch is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Welch looking for a triangle here. Ward is fighting it but it looks tight! Welch pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Ward is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Baron Welch!
Baron Welch took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: QFC Tournament 1184 Round 3
Date: Mar 06, 2024

#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Welch or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson, which made it look bad.
It looked like Jackson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jackson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Welch has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Welch and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Welch showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson. #TD2#
Welch shoots in and gets a takedown into Jackson's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Welch wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Welch is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Welch wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving. #ES#
Jackson has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Welch has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Welch tries for a takedown but Jackson manages to get underhooks.
Jackson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Welch prevents it. #TD2#
Welch has picked Jackson up - he's going for a ride! Welch dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Welch is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jackson is just riding it out for now. Welch eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Welch is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jackson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1##SUB2#
Welch seems to be looking for submissions.
Jackson is in trouble now - Welch has advanced to mount!
Welch content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Welch has hold of Jackson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jackson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Welch controlling his opponent. #T2##SUB2#
Welch is working for a guillotine from mount but Jackson frees his head quite easily.
Jackson is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy. #SUB2#
Welch working for a guillotine from mount but Jackson is in no mood to give up.
Welch trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jackson is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Jackson is squirming around, avoiding Welch's attempts to control the action.
Welch won't let Jackson get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Jackson is squirming around, avoiding Welch's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Welch working for a guillotine from mount but Jackson is in no mood to give up. #T3#
Jackson wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here. #SUB2#
Welch goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Jackson is on top in guard.
Welch is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
Jackson preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Welch looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jackson passes into half guard.
Welch tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet. #T4##SUB2#
Welch looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Welch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Welch is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
Jackson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Welch.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Welch on the ground.
Welch is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jackson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jackson's back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Welch looking for the choke but no joy.
Jackson is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Welch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baron Welch dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Jackson thuds his shin into the meat of Welch's side.
Jackson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#TD2#
Jackson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Jackson pushes Welch off and scrambles back to his feet.
Jackson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jackson scores with a punch to the head.
Jackson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jackson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Welch fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jackson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jackson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Welch shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily.
Duane Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baron Welch.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Welch ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson lands with a straight right. Welch didn't see that one coming.
Welch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Welch is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jackson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Welch's shoulder, as Welch tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson misses with a double jab. #T1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jackson!
Jackson is looking to chop away at Welch's legs.
Welch changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to avoid it but Welch manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jackson to the ground. Jackson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Welch looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jackson jabs Welch right on the nose. Welch blinks but takes it well.
Welch fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Welch is breathing heavily.
Jackson lands a nice looking body shot.
Welch checks the leg kick.
Welch tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jackson defends well and Welch ends up having to push Jackson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Welch fails to land the takedown.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Welch can do to turn this around?
Welch shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jackson sprawls well. Jackson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Welch gets slowly back to his feet.
Duane Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice shot by Jackson.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson sizes up Welch with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice uppercut lands for Jackson. That snapped Welch's head back.
Jackson connects with an inside leg kick.
Jackson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jackson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jackson lands with a slapping head kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Welch looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Welch stops Jackson from standing up.
Jackson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#ES#
Jackson has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Welch has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Welch is looking for a takedown.
Welch tries to score a body lock takedown but Jackson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jackson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jackson wants a takedown but no success here. #T3##BC#
Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson is looking to slow Welch down with leg kicks.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duane Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson cracks Welch with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Welch shoots in.
Welch takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Duane Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Welch shoots in looking for a takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl out of it but Welch keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jackson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson tries to bum rush Welch with a series of wild strikes but Welch uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Welch shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jackson, as that shot connected.
A jab lands there for Jackson.
Welch takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Welch takes one to the chin there.
Jackson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
Jackson scores with a jab to the head.
Jab, jab by Jackson - just one landing.
Welch shoots in looking for a takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl out of it but Welch keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jackson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice cross by Jackson.
Welch walks into a left hand.
Jackson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#TD2#
Welch scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jackson pushes Welch away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Welch gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB2#
Welch working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#ES#
Jackson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Duane Jackson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Jackson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Welch shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Welch's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jackson is looking to counter punch.
Jackson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Welch in his tracks.
An inside leg kick lands from Jackson.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Welch moved out of range nicely.
Welch is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Welch has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jackson lands a head kick!
Welch shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Duane Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baron Welch.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Welch.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Welch or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Welch rushes Jackson and presses him up against the cage.
Welch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Welch pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jackson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Welch. Welch circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
A head kick misses from Jackson.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Welch.
Welch gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jackson.
Welch shoots in looking for a takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl out of it but Welch keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jackson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Welch.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Welch moved out of range nicely.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Welch sees it coming and moves out of range.
Welch shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jackson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jackson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Welch.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2##TD2#
Welch closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Welch stalling. #SUB2#
Welch is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jackson is just riding it out for now. Welch eventually gives up the hold.
Welch wants to free his trapped foot but Jackson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson is trying to stand back up but Welch is controlling him
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jackson pushes Welch off looking to stand but Welch dives back in and keeps control. #T3##SUB2#
Welch seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Jackson is defending against the submission attempts here by Welch.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jackson with a hook.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Welch checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Welch with the counter takedown but Jackson avoids it easily.
Jackson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Welch fails to land the takedown.#T4#
Welch looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jackson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jackson swings for the body but Welch moves out of range.
Welch feints the counter takedown.
Baron Welch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jackson throws a body punch but Welch moves out of range.
Welch takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Good standup being displayed there by Jackson as he connects with a hook.
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!
Jackson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A low kick lands for Jackson. #CL2#
Welch gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jackson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Welch misses with the head strike.
Welch trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Jackson breaks from the clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Duane Jackson!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Duane Jackson!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Duane Jackson!

Duane Jackson wins by unanimous decision!
Duane Jackson made sure to mention his sponsor, BANZAI COMBAT NUTRITION in his post fight interview.

Event: QFC Tournament 1184 Round 2
Date: Mar 05, 2024

#R1#
Welch shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ward sprawls well. Ward wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Welch gets slowly back to his feet.
Welch shoots and misses
and Ward counters with a left and a right that stings Welch.
Welch tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ward defends well and Welch ends up having to push Ward into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
DeAndre Ward has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baron Welch.
Nice sprawl there from Ward as Welch shoots in.
And Ward counters with a quick kick to the body but Welch blocks it.
Welch misses with a takedown #TD#
and Ward counters with a nice double leg into side control. Welch won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Ward tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Ward is trying to get an arm triangle but Welch is defending well.
Welch is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Welch sneaks back into half guard.
Welch is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ward's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ward's back!#SUB2#
Welch has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Ward has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB2#
Welch is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ward has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Ward tries to escape the position. #SUB2#
Welch working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Ward trying to control the hands but Welch breaks the grip.
Ward can't escape the position. #SUB2#
Welch is persistently looking for the submission but Ward is defending it well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Welch looking for the choke but no joy. #T2##SUB2#
Welch looking for the choke but no joy.
Welch looks winded!#SUB2#
Welch working for the choke.
Ward tries to escape the position.
Ward staying busy and making it hard for Welch to control. #SUB2#
Ward showing good submission defense here.
Welch has the hooks in. Ward is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T3##SUB2#
Welch working for the choke.
Welch gets his hands free as Ward looks to control. #SUB2#
Welch has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Welch is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ward has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Ward tries to escape the position.
Ward trying to control the hands but Welch won't let him. #SUB2#
Ward defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Welch's arms. #SUB2#
Ward is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Welch gets his way!
Ward rolls, trying to escape but Welch keeps control of the position. #T4#
Ward looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Welch doesn't have the hooks in and Ward manages to turn into his guard.
Welch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ward manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Welch passes Ward's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ward is not content to let Welch control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Ward actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Ward looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Welch working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baron Welch dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Welch swinging wildly here.
Ward feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Welch gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ward counters with a thumping low kick.
Ward motions for Welch to come forward. Ward throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
No luck for Welch with that takedown attempt.
It looked like Ward was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Welch.
Ward fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Welch avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Welch shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
so Ward counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
DeAndre Ward has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baron Welch.#T1#
Welch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ward manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Welch sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Ward had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Welch defends it easily.
Welch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Welch stands and throws Ward's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Welch has hold of Ward's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Ward tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Welch cranks the arm and Ward screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Ward, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Baron Welch!

Event: QFC Tournament 1184 Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2024

#R1#
Welch chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Waller can pounce on him. #TD2#
Waller gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Welch to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Waller looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Waller knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Welch on the ground.
Welch pushes down on Waller's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Waller looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Welch is working for a submission of some sort.
Waller wants to improve his position but Welch is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Welch slips a nice elbow through Waller's hands, connecting with Waller's forehead.#SUB2#
Welch seems to be looking for submissions.
Welch is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Welch lands a couple of good shots and Waller has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T1##SUB2#
Welch is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB2#
Welch looking to break Waller's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Waller remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Welch will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Welch is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Waller is defending well though. Welch let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Welch looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Welch looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Waller taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Baron Welch!

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