Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: JF 62 - The Dog vs Mr Banzai
Date: Feb 01, 2025

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Drechsler.
Carney tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Drechsler defends well and Carney ends up having to push Drechsler into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Carney pulls guard.
Drechsler postures up in Carney's guard and throws a big left but Carney blocks it.
Carney is trying to keep Drechsler in close.
Drechsler is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carney 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.#SUB#
Carney had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Drechsler defends it easily.
Drechsler is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Carney controls Drechsler momentarily but Drechsler frees himself.
Drechsler stopping the sweep attempt from Carney.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Drechsler stuffs the takedown.
Drechsler scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Carney wants to clinch.
Drechsler stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elliot Carney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drechsler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Carney dives in for a single leg takedown but Drechsler sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Carney manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Carney tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Drechsler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Carney is on top in guard. #REVR#
Drechsler looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Drechsler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3#
Carney tries to free his leg and advance position but Drechsler is retaining full guard.
Drechsler is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Drechsler manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Carney manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Drechsler drops back looking for a leg! Carney is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Carney manages to kick Drechsler off! Drechsler jumps back into Carney's guard.
Drechsler stopping the sweep attempt from Carney.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Drechsler slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Carney has Drechsler pulled in close to control his posture.
Drechsler is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Carney controls Drechsler momentarily but Drechsler frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Drechsler dominated that round.
That's time! Carney's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Carney fails with the takedown
letting Drechsler counter with a right hand.
Carney gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Drechsler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Drechsler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Carney takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Carney shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Drechsler as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elliot Carney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drechsler misses with a takedown attempt - Carney sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carney throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Drechsler shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Carney sprawls well. Carney wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Drechsler gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Carney darts in looking for a takedown but Drechsler gets double underhooks and turns Carney into the cage.
Carney tries for a takedown but Drechsler manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Drechsler wants to get back to striking at distance but Carney won't allow it.
Carney blocks an elbow strike from Drechsler.
Carney is pressed up against the cage. Drechsler has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Carney down to the mat. Carney avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Drechsler shoots for a takedown but Carney saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Carney appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Drechsler shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Carney sprawls well. Carney wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Drechsler gets slowly back to his feet.
Elliot Carney is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carney fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Drechsler avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Carney jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Drechsler shoots in for a takedown but Carney shows good takedown defense.
Drechsler tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Carney defends well and Drechsler ends up having to push Carney into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Drechsler sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Carney fails in his attempt to clinch.
Carney showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Drechsler.
Drechsler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Drechsler rushes Carney and presses him up against the cage.
Carney tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Drechsler smiles and moves away.
Carney tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Carney with a poor takedown
letting Drechsler counter with a right hand. #T3#
Drechsler shoots in for a takedown but Carney shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck for Carney with that takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Drechsler.
A little feinted left hand from Carney on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Drechsler defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Carney.#CL2#
Drechsler moves into the clinch.
Carney is looking to break free of the clinch but Drechsler has double underhooks.
Carney tries to score a body lock takedown but Drechsler shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Drechsler decides to pull guard. #ES2#
Drechsler is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Stalling in the clinch from Drechsler. #T4#
Drechsler is trying to break the clinch but Carney has him pressed against the cage.
Carney has Drechsler pressed against the cage, preventing Drechsler from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Carney has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Drechsler after a bit of a struggle.
Carney wants to break free but Drechsler has control.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Drechsler.
Drechsler is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Carney is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stalling in the clinch from Drechsler. #BC2#
Drechsler breaks the clinch.
Drechsler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Carney as he jumps to the side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Drechsler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Drechsler stuffs the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Carney as Drechsler shoots in.
Drechsler punishes Carney's body with a nice straight punch.
Drechsler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Drechsler as Carney shoots in.#TD2#
Drechsler drives through with a takedown into Carney's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SU2#
Drechsler decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Carney, up you get!
Carney blocks a head kick by Drechsler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carney shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Drechsler but Drechsler pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elliot Carney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Drechsler rushes Carney and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Drechsler is pressed up against the cage. Carney has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Drechsler down to the mat. Drechsler avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Drechsler has managed to clinch.
Carney keeps control of Drechsler as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Carney fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC#
Carney breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Drechsler throws the kick towards the body but Carney avoids it.
Carney has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Drechsler finds it's way round the side to connect with Carney's head. #TD#
Carney drives through with a takedown into Drechsler's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Drechsler has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Carney is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Drechsler drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Carney gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Drechsler is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Carney pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T2#
Drechsler is trying to force a seperation but Carney has the dominant position.
Carney drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Drechsler gets the underhooks and prevents it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drechsler can't get the takedown.
Carney is trying to push Drechsler away but Drechsler has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Drechsler wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Carney breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carney takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Drechsler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As Drechsler tries to get set, Carney tries to push him back and clinch up but Drechsler manages to avoid the attempt.#T3#
Drechsler stalks Carney and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Carney's face. Carney staggers backwards, shaken.
Carney tries to score a power double leg takedown but Drechsler sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Carney somewhat.
Drechsler dives in for a single leg takedown but Carney sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Carney lands a jab to Drechsler's midsection.
Carney tries to clinch up but Drechsler circles away and keeps his distance.
Carney scores with a spinning back kick!
Drechsler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Drechsler fails to land the takedown.
Carney misses the shot to the body.
Drechsler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Drechsler throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Carney's waist but Carney gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Drechsler off to one side. #TD#
Carney shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Carney was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drechsler wants to control but Carney postures up.
Carney trying to control the position but Drechsler is working away.
Elliot Carney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tom Drechsler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Carney tries to score with some ground and pound. Drechsler controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Drechsler!
An out of breath Tom Drechsler thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Farewell Umar - Jump says Bye
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1#
Nice shot lands for Hancock.
Hancock thows a left - swing and a miss!
Drechsler throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hancock's waist but Hancock gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Drechsler off to one side.
A jab from Hancock misses.
Hancock fails with an attempt to clinch.
Drechsler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hancock's jab looks to have found its range, popping Drechsler under the eye.
A punch combination from Hancock misses.
Drechsler appears to be looking for a big counter.
The crowd cheers as Hancock lands an impressive looking overhand right. Drechsler doesn't seem phased though.
Hancock throws a jab when Drechsler was well out of range.
Hancock connects with a body shot that sends Drechsler's belly button to the back.
Drechsler ducks under a wild hook from Hancock.
Drechsler was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Drechsler really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hancock misses with a body shot. #CL#
Drechsler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hancock, pushing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hancock has a couple of punches blocked by Drechsler.
Hancock tries to land a knee to the head but Drechsler blocks with his arms.
Drechsler working hard to break the clinch.
Hancock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hancock softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hancock keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Drechsler's efforts to push away.#T1#
Hancock trying to stall but Drechsler improves his position.
Drechsler lands a right hand.
Drechsler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hancock just misses with a elbow thrown towards Drechsler's brow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drechsler.
Hancock misses with the head strike.
Hancock tries to work over Drechsler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hancock blocks an elbow strike from Drechsler.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hancock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hancock pushes Drechsler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Drechsler fails to pull guard.
Hancock working aggressively here.
Drechsler is trying to push Hancock away but Hancock has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Drechsler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Hancock scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hancock pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T2#
Drechsler tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Drechsler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hancock lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hancock taking a breather.
Hancock pushes Drechsler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hancock lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hancock scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Drechsler tries to pull guard but Hancock forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hancock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Drechslers head.
Hancock misses with the head strike.
Drechsler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Hancock.
Drechsler has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hancock after a bit of a struggle.
Drechsler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hancock avoids it.
Hancock looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Drechsler scores with a shoulder strike.
Hancock lands a body shot.
Drechsler is breathing heavily.#T3#
Hancock throws a head punch that misses.
Hancock swings wildly with an uppercut but Drechsler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drechsler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hancock struggles to land a body shot inside as Drechsler controls his hands.
Drechsler is trying to pull guard but Hancock turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hancock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hancock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hancock lands a shoulder strike.
Hancock is trying to stall.
Hancock trying to land knees to the body.
Hancock stops a takedown attempt from Drechsler.
Hancock misses with the head strike.
Hancock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hancock misses with a punch on the inside.
Hancock lands an uppercut.
Drechsler blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Hancock misses with a punch to the body.
Drechsler leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hancock keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Drechsler's efforts to push away.
Hancock tries to stall but Drechsler uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Drechsler tries to circle away but Hancock has him pinned against the cage.
A short right from Hancock on the inside. #CUT2#It looks like Tom Drechsler has been cut.
Drechsler blocking some punches.
Hancock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hancock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hancock throws a punch but it's blocked by Drechsler.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drechsler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hancock missing with knees to the body.
Hancock looking to slow down the pace here.
Hancock tries to throw a body punch but Drechsler avoids it by throwing Hancock back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eli Hancock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tom Drechsler's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hancock throws a body punch but Drechsler moves out of range.
Drechsler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hancock but Hancock pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jab, jab by Hancock - just one landing. #ROC2#Drechsler is rocked!
Drechsler takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Oh Drechsler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Eli Hancock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hancock throws a low kick but Drechsler avoids it.
Hancock drops Drechsler with a straight right hand, right on the button! Hancock follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eli Hancock!
Eli Hancock made sure to mention his sponsor, Feeble Fightware in his post fight interview.

Event: JF 49 - Fu Li vs Ortega
Date: Jan 08, 2025

#R1##CL2#
Drechsler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Drechsler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Drechsler misses with a few strikes there. #CL2#
Drechsler gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Taylor tries for a takedown. No joy.
Drechsler stops a takedown attempt from Taylor. #BC2#
Drechsler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Drechsler is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Taylor looks for a takedown but Drechsler sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Drechsler feints and as Taylor raises his hands in defense, Drechsler changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Drechsler preventing the sweep.
Taylor being controlled here, momentarily.
Drechsler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Taylor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Drechsler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Taylor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Drechsler has managed to get both his arms back between Taylor's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Drechsler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taylor swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Taylor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Drechsler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SU2#
Drechsler decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Taylor, up you get! #TD2#
Drechsler scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Taylor tries to get to full guard but Drechsler has control of the leg.
Drechsler keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Drechsler tries to pass to full mount but Taylor defends it.
Drechsler keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
Drechsler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Drechsler scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Taylor looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Drechsler is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Drechsler throws a strike but Taylor avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Drechsler controlling from the top position. #SU2#
Drechsler stands and steps away. Taylor gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T3##TD2#
Drechsler shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Taylor is trying to defend but Drechsler finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Taylor wants to improve his position but Drechsler is controlling well.
Taylor is breathing heavily.
Drechsler with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Drechsler.
Still in half guard, Drechsler seems content to control.
Drechsler looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Taylor with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4#
Drechsler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Drechsler passes to side control.
Taylor is looking to regain half guard here but Drechsler keeps moving and retains side control. #SU2#
Drechsler has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2#
Drechsler shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drechsler trying to control the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Drechsler dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Taylor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Taylor scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Drechsler manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Taylor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Drechsler. #SUB2#
Drechsler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Taylor doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Drechsler. #SU2#
Drechsler postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Taylor to stand up. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor dives in and grabs Drechsler's left leg, looking for a takedown. Drechsler pushes down on Taylor's head and hops out.#TD2#
Drechsler looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Drechsler throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Drechsler is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Taylor sees it coming and defends easily.
Taylor is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Drechsler is trying to work for a kimura but Taylor is defending well.
Taylor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Drechsler trying to control the pace.
Drechsler trying to pass the guard but Taylor defending well.
Taylor gets full guard.
Drechsler sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Drechsler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Taylor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Drechsler has managed to get both his arms back between Taylor's legs - danger averted.
Drechsler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Drechsler is looking to work some ground and pound but Taylor has wrist control.#T3##SUB2#
Drechsler drops back looking for a leg! Taylor is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Taylor manages to kick Drechsler off! Drechsler jumps back into Taylor's guard. #SU2#
Drechsler decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Drechsler gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Taylor is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Drechsler is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Drechsler turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SU2#
Drechsler decides to stand back up. Drechsler steps back and let's Taylor get back to his feet.
Drechsler tries a head kick but it misses. #T4#
Taylor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Drechsler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Drechsler digs a right hand into Taylor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Taylor's gas tank.
Drechsler is stalling here.
Taylor drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #TD2#
Drechsler is trying to trip Taylor. He has hold of a leg but Taylor is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Drechsler persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drechsler is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Taylor looking for a guillotine here but Drechsler defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Drechsler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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##TD2#
Drechsler changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Taylor looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Drechsler working away.
Drechsler controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Drechsler stands up.
Tom Drechsler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Drechsler. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Drechsler shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Taylor manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Drechsler is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Drechsler is posturing up here but Taylor has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Drechsler tries to roll out but it's too tight and Drechsler has to tap! Slick submission there by Taylor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Taylor!
During a confident post fight interview, John Taylor thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: JF 44 - John Cena vs J. Jacobs
Date: Dec 28, 2024

#R1#
Drechsler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fialkowska manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Fialkowska misses the target.
Drechsler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fialkowska throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Drechsler tries to counter by closing the distance.
Fialkowska throws a combination that misses
and Drechsler counters with a three punch combo that has Fialkowska backing up. Fialkowska nods at Drechsler to acknowledge the strikes.
A punch combination from Fialkowska misses.
Ragnar Fialkowska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fialkowska misses with an uppercut.
Fialkowska throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Drechsler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fialkowska moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fialkowska swinging wildly here.
Drechsler gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fialkowska jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fialkowska scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fialkowska closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fialkowska just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Fialkowska throws a shot from downtown. Drechsler moves away and avoids it.
Drechsler is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Drechsler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fialkowska.
Fialkowska fails to land with a series of punches.
Fialkowska scores with a nice right hand.
Fialkowska throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice takedown defense from Fialkowska. No joy for Drechsler on that attempt.
Fialkowska throws a nice looking combination but Drechsler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Drechsler wants to counter with a clinch but Fialkowska pushes him away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fialkowska. Drechsler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Fialkowska. Those never looked like landing.
Drechsler defending well as Fialkowska loads up on a big left hand.
A nice side step and Drechsler releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A combination from Fialkowska does no damage.
Drechsler tries for a takedown but Fialkowska sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fialkowska misses with a straight right.
Fialkowska fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T2##CL2#
Drechsler gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Drechsler ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Drechsler no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fialkowska wants to control from the top but Drechsler keeps moving.
Drechsler is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Fialkowska is trying to get back to full guard.
Drechsler works his way into full mount! #SUB2#
Drechsler has hold of Fialkowska's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Fialkowska manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Drechsler unloads with some shots from mount but Fialkowska bucks and avoids them well.
Drechsler thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Fialkowska on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fialkowska tries to get out of the position.
Drechsler throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Fialkowska because Drechsler loaded up on that one.
Drechsler can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fialkowska is looking to escape.
Drechsler content just to control the position here. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fialkowska tries to hold on but Drechsler postures up.#SUB2#
Fialkowska defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Drechsler.
Drechsler thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fialkowska is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Drechsler throwing strikes here but Fialkowska is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ragnar Fialkowska will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Fialkowska misses with a hook. Drechsler ducked under it nicely.
Fialkowska throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Drechsler counters with a left and a right that stings Fialkowska.
Fialkowska misses with a combination
and Drechsler counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Drechsler tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fialkowska defends well and Drechsler ends up having to push Fialkowska into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fialkowska lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Drechsler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fialkowska throws out the jab.
Drechsler throws a head kick that misses.
Drechsler slips a jab and a cross from Fialkowska.
Fialkowska tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drechsler was well out of range. Poor timing from Fialkowska.
Fialkowska clobbers Drechsler with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fialkowska stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fialkowska wants it to stay on the feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fialkowska takes a swing at Drechsler's ribcage but misses.
Drechsler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fialkowska as he jumps to the side.
Ragnar Fialkowska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Drechsler.#T1#
Fialkowska misses the shot to the body.
Fialkowska moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDrechsler.
Drechsler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fialkowska manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Drechsler fails to land the takedown.
Fialkowska lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Drechsler circles away quickly and effectively.
Ragnar Fialkowska is winning the standup battle so far.
Fialkowska circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fialkowska swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fialkowska misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drechsler.
Fialkowska throws a right and a left that Drechsler avoids nicely.
Drechsler is looking for the big counter here.
Drechsler has a takedown stuffed.
Ragnar Fialkowska is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fialkowska falls off balance throwing a combination #CL2#
and Drechsler counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T2##BC#
Fialkowska's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fialkowska throws a right hand that Drechsler ducks under and follows up with a left that Drechsler also avoids with ease.
Drechsler fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fialkowska throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No joy there for Fialkowska, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fialkowska misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Drechsler moves into the clinch.#BC#
Fialkowska breaks the clinch.
Fialkowska lands with a nice combination. Drechsler backs away looking to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drechsler shoots in looking for a takedown but Fialkowska manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Drechsler's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Drechsler misses with a few strikes there.
Drechsler fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fialkowska misses with a hook. Drechsler ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Drechsler slips under a jab from Fialkowska.
Fialkowska looks to land a right hand but Drechsler moved out of range.
A combination from Fialkowska does no damage.
Horrible takedown attempt by Drechsler or perhaps it was just good defense by Fialkowska, which made it look bad.
Drechsler throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fialkowska's waist but Fialkowska gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Drechsler off to one side.
Drechsler is breathing heavily.
Drechsler throws a push kick but Fialkowska slaps the foot to one side.
A combination from Fialkowska does no damage.
Fialkowska swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Drechsler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fialkowska is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Drechsler's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Drechsler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fialkowska as he jumps to the side.
Fialkowska throws a nice looking combination but Drechsler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T4#
Drechsler fails to land the takedown.
Fialkowska looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Drechsler fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fialkowska misses with a two punch combination.
And Drechsler tries to counter it with a takedown but Fialkowska pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fialkowska tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drechsler was well out of range. Poor timing from Fialkowska.
Drechsler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fialkowska misses with a straight right.
A punch combination from Fialkowska misses.
Drechsler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ragnar Fialkowska dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Drechsler takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fialkowska stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fialkowska wants it to stay on the feet.
Drechsler throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fialkowska's waist but Fialkowska gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Drechsler off to one side.
A left and a right from Fialkowska both land. Nice combination.
A punch combination from Fialkowska misses.
Fialkowska swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A combination from Fialkowska does no damage.
Fialkowska thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fialkowska keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ragnar Fialkowska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Drechsler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fialkowska lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Drechsler circles away quickly and effectively.
Fialkowska swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drechsler wants to clinch up but Fialkowska keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Fialkowska throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Drechsler.
Drechsler wants to clinch.
Ragnar Fialkowska is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Drechsler fails in his attempt to clinch.
Drechsler shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fialkowska defends it nicely.
Drechsler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fialkowska lands a nice shot that snaps Drechsler's head back.
Fialkowska throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Drechsler moves into the clinch.
Drechsler is trying to break free.#T2#
Fialkowska throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch on the inside from Fialkowska fails to land.
Fialkowska wants to take the fight to the mat but Drechsler manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Fialkowska escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Drechsler shoots in but Fialkowska avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Drechsler moves to clinch but Fialkowska breaks away
and Fialkowska counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fialkowska is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Drechsler can do to turn this around?
Fialkowska throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Drechsler to counter with a crisp jab.
No joy there for Fialkowska, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fialkowska fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Drechsler feints the counter takedown.#T3#
Drechsler darts in looking for a takedown but Fialkowska gets double underhooks and turns Drechsler into the cage.
Fialkowska just misses with a punch to the body.
Drechsler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fialkowska.
Sloppy strikes from Fialkowska. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Drechsler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fialkowska, pushing him back against the cage.
Fialkowska is pressed up against the cage. Drechsler has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fialkowska down to the mat. Fialkowska avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Drechsler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fialkowska.
Drechsler steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fialkowska.
Fialkowska swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fialkowska throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Drechsler avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
Fialkowska throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Drechsler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fialkowska tries to avoid it but Drechsler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fialkowska to the ground. Fialkowska escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fialkowska throws a left and a right that both miss
and Drechsler counters with a three punch combo that has Fialkowska backing up. Fialkowska nods at Drechsler to acknowledge the strikes.
Fialkowska misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fialkowska throws a series of punches but Drechsler moves out of range.
Drechsler darts in looking for a takedown but Fialkowska gets double underhooks and turns Drechsler into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fialkowska misses with a double jab.
Fialkowska throws a right and a left that both miss.
Drechsler tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fialkowska sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Drechsler somewhat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ragnar Fialkowska showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fialkowska, 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ragnar Fialkowska!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 28, 2024

#R1#
Nunez keeps the fight on the outside.
Drechsler looks winded!
Nunez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Drechsler instigates a clinch.
Nunez tries to score a body lock takedown but Drechsler shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nunez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Drechsler walks away with a smile on his face. Nunez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nunez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Drechsler as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Nunez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nunez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nunez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nunez shoots in and drives through. Drechsler sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Nunez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Nunez creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Drechsler sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nunez wants to stand but Drechsler is controlling his arm.#T1#
Nunez trying to control the position but Drechsler is working away.
Nunez throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Nunez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drechsler keeps working.
Drechsler is letting Nunez control him for a moment. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Drechsler is looking for a sweep.
Nunez works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Nunez is looking to take a break and control but Drechsler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SU#
Nunez stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Nunez shoots for a takedown but Drechsler saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Drechsler tries to counter with a clinch but Nunez shakes him off and moves away.
Nunez tries to land a front kick but Drechsler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T3#
Nunez wants to clinch up but Drechsler keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Nunez clinches up against the cage.
Nunez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Drechsler just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Nunez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nunez throws a sloppy head kick and Drechsler moves out of range easily.
Drechsler with the counter takedown but Nunez avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nunez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nunez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
Nunez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nunez is trying to break free.#T4#
Nunez tries to break the clinch but Drechsler is controlling the position.
Drechsler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Drechsler is pressed up against the cage. Nunez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Drechsler down to the mat. Drechsler avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Drechsler keeps the fight on the outside.
A countering left hand to the body from Drechsler misses.
Nunez tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Drechsler counter with a right hand.
Nunez tries to clinch there but Drechsler circles away.
Drechsler slips a jab from Nunez.
Drechsler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nunez tries for a takedown but Drechsler sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nunez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ivan Nunez will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Nunez pushes Drechsler up against the cage in a clinch.
Nunez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Nunez breaks from the clinch.
Drechsler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nunez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nunez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Nunez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Drechsler to the mat! Drechsler manages to get full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nunez trying to control the position from guard on top but Drechsler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nunez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nunez throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Drechsler being controlled here, momentarily.
Drechsler is breathing heavily.
Nunez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Drechsler's guard.
Nunez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SU#
Nunez stands up from half guard.
Drechsler displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nunez.
Nunez doesn't manage to clinch there - Drechsler circles away.
Nunez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T2##TD#
Nunez shoots in and gets a takedown into Drechsler's guard.

Drechsler pushes Nunez off and gets back to his feet.
Drechsler closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nunez circles away.#TD#
Drechsler gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Drechsler uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nunez throws the kick towards the body but Drechsler avoids it.
Drechsler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nunez but Nunez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nunez lands a high kick!
Ivan Nunez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Nunez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Drechsler defends well and Nunez ends up having to push Drechsler into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Nunez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nunez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Drechsler just stands there and leans against the cage.
Drechsler is pressed up against the cage. Nunez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Drechsler down to the mat. Drechsler avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nunez wants to clinch but Drechsler slips to the side
and Drechsler counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Drechsler looks for a takedown but Nunez sprawls well.
Nunez lands with a kick to the temple. Drechsler shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nunez fails with an attempt to clinch. #T4#
Nunez doesn't manage to clinch there - Drechsler circles away.
Nunez takes a swing at Drechsler's ribcage but misses.
Drechsler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nunez wants to clinch#TD2#
and Drechsler counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nunez wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Drechsler manages to pass to side control.
Drechsler is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#REVR#
Drechsler prevents Nunez from standing back up.
Nunez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
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 Ivan Nunez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##TD#
Nunez gets a double leg takedown into Drechsler's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nunez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nunez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Nunez 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.
Drechsler wants to control the position but Nunez says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nunez seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Nunez wants to control but Drechsler is keeping him busy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Nunez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nunez is trying to control. Drechsler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Drechsler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nunez. #SUB#
Nunez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Drechsler has managed to free his arm - good work.
Drechsler pushes Nunez off looking to stand but Nunez dives back in and keeps control.
Nunez tries to pass to full mount but Drechsler defends it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Nunez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Drechsler is trying to defend but Nunez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T2#
Drechsler wants to control but Nunez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nunez trying to mount his opponent but Drechsler defends it.
Drechsler tries to get to full guard but Nunez has control of the leg.
Nunez is looking to take a break and control but Drechsler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Drechsler tries to roll over but Nunez keeps him under control.
Nunez thows a huge punch but Drechsler dodges it nicely.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Drechsler tries to roll over but Nunez keeps him under control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nunez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nunez fails with a takedown attempt. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD#
Nunez scores with a takedown into Drechsler's guard.
Drechsler is adopting a defensive guard.
Drechsler is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nunez trying to hold on to Drechsler's head to control him but Drechsler postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Nunez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nunez, 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Nunez!

Event: JF 34 - Cobb vs Ruffy the Dog
Date: Dec 14, 2024

#R1#
Drechsler doesn't manage to clinch there - Ferrell circles away.
Ferrell stuffs the takedown attempt from Drechsler. Drechsler gets slowly back to his feet.
Drechsler has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Drechsler instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferrell creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #TD#
Ferrell works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Drechsler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Drechsler will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Ferrell 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.
Drechsler trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T1##SUB#
Ferrell drops back looking for a leg! Drechsler is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Drechsler manages to kick Ferrell off! Ferrell jumps back into Drechsler's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferrell trying to control but Drechsler is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ferrell postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Drechsler is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ferrell, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Ferrell isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Drechsler stacks Ferrell on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Drechsler!
Ferrell sneaks back into half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Drechsler wants to work for an arm triangle but Ferrell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ferrell tries to roll over but Drechsler keeps him under control.#SUB#
Ferrell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Ferrell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Ferrell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Drechsler pulls his head out easily.
Drechsler not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ferrell misses with some strikes from the bottom. #T3#
Still in half guard, Drechsler seems content to control.
Drechsler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Drechsler is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Drechsler trying to control but Ferrell is working from the bottom.
Ferrell is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Drechsler is controlling him.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ferrell pulls Drechsler in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Drechsler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ferrell but Ferrell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Franco Ferrell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Drechsler.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#CL2#
Drechsler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Ferrell successfully pulls guard.
Drechsler slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Ferrell.#SUB#
Ferrell actively working from the bottom here.
Drechsler trying to control the action but Ferrell is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferrell throws a strike from the bottom but Drechsler passes into side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tom Drechsler will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Drechsler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ferrell looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Drechsler closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ferrell circles away.
Ferrell looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Drechsler throws a body kick, spinning off balance#CL#
and Ferrell counters by moving into the clinch.
Ferrell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Drechsler smiles and moves away.
Ferrell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Drechsler.
Drechsler is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drechsler is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ferrell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Ferrell was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Franco Ferrell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Drechsler.
Drechsler with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ferrell counters with a flying knee. Nice. #T1#
Drechsler tries to clinch but Ferrell moves out of range.
Tom Drechsler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Drechsler is looking to clinch.
Drechsler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ferrell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ferrell wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL2#
Drechsler gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ferrell has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Drechsler is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Drechsler wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Drechsler working hard to break the clinch.
Drechsler is struggling to control the position.
Ferrell changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Drechsler fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Drechsler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ferrell swivels and escapes.#T2#
Drechsler misses with a kick to the body.
Ferrell throws a quick counter head kick but Drechsler was just out of range.
Drechsler tries a head kick but it misses.
Ferrell throws a counter high kick but Drechsler was just alert enough to avoid it.
Drechsler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Ferrell misses its target.
Drechsler is breathing heavily.
Drechsler has a takedown stuffed.
It looked like Ferrell was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Drechsler has a takedown stuffed.
Ferrell appears to be looking for a big counter.#T3#
Ferrell leaves Drechsler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It looked like Ferrell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice sprawl there from Ferrell as Drechsler shoots in.
Ferrell thinks about countering with a head kick.
Drechsler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Drechsler shoots in and drives through. Ferrell sprawls well.
Ferrell thinks about countering with a head kick.
Drechsler with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ferrell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Drechsler wants to clinch.
Ferrell thinks about countering with a head kick.#T4#
Drechsler shoots in for a double leg but Ferrell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ferrell looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Drechsler fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ferrell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Drechsler tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ferrell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Drechsler somewhat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Drechsler shoots in for a takedown but Ferrell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ferrell tried to counter with a leg kick but Drechsler avoided it.
Drechsler fails with a takedown attempt.
Ferrell changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Franco Ferrell 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#
Drechsler moves in looking to clinch but Ferrell pushes him off.
Drechsler just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFerrell.
Drechsler doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ferrell counters with a big head kick but Drechsler shrugs it off.
Franco Ferrell is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Drechsler gets underhooks to prevent Ferrell's takedown attempt.
Drechsler gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ferrell.
Ferrell blocks an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferrell is trying to pull guard but Drechsler has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franco Ferrell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferrell tries to score a body lock takedown but Drechsler shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Drechsler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ferrell. #T1#
Drechsler gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ferrell. #TD2#
Drechsler pulls guard effortlessly.
Drechsler keeping full guard, as Ferrell tries to pass. #SU#
Ferrell gets to his feet. Drechsler looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A punch combination from Drechsler misses.
Ferrell throws a counter high kick but Drechsler was just alert enough to avoid it.
Drechsler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Drechsler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Drechsler tries to clinch
and Ferrell counters with a one-two to the body. #T2##CL2#
Drechsler closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ferrell drops down looking for an ankle pick but Drechsler pulls his leg out and moves away.
Drechsler fails with a takedown attempt.
Ferrell thinks about countering with a head kick.
Ferrell takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3#
Drechsler swings for the body but Ferrell moves out of range.
Drechsler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ferrell thinks about countering with a head kick.
Ferrell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ferrell is looking to counter with head kicks.
Drechsler throws a right hand that Ferrell ducks under and follows up with a left that Ferrell also avoids with ease.
Ferrell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ferrell wants it to stay on the feet.
Ferrell looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Drechsler fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ferrell appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Drechsler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ferrell is fending him off so far but Drechsler persists. Nope, Ferrell circles away and we're back to standing.
Ferrell thinks about countering with a head kick.#T4#
Drechsler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ferrell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ferrell thinks about countering with a head kick.
Drechsler gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Ferrell counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ferrell.
Ferrell drops down looking for an ankle pick but Drechsler pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL2#
Drechsler closes the distance and pushes Ferrell back into the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Ferrell pulls guard successfully. #SUB#
Ferrell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Drechsler is aware though and is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Franco Ferrell.
I think Ferrell 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franco Ferrell!
Franco Ferrell was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: JF 28 - Revenge for Gibbs
Date: Dec 04, 2024

#R1#
Drechsler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Branch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Drechsler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Branch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Branch tries to bum rush Drechsler with a series of wild strikes but Drechsler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Drechsler shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Drechsler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Branch, pushing him back against the cage.
Branch looking for a takedown.
Drechsler is looking to control Branch's arms but Branch gets an underhook and turns him. Now Drechsler has his back to the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Drechsler.
The referee calls for Branch to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drechsler jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Branch walks away with a smile on his face. Drechsler gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Drechsler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Branch tries to score a power double leg takedown but Drechsler sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Branch somewhat.#T1#
Branch throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL#
Drechsler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Branch works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #TD2#
Branch gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Drechsler regains guard. #ES#
Drechsler is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Branch presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Branch drops down looking for an ankle pick but Drechsler pulls his leg out and moves away.
Branch takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Drechsler tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Branch throws a sloppy head kick and Drechsler moves out of range easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drechsler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Branch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Drechsler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Drechsler backs off Branch throws a huge counter combo but Drechsler manages to avoid it all.
Branch slaps away a takedown attempt from Drechsler, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Drechsler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Branch tries to avoid it but Drechsler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Branch to the ground. Branch escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Drechsler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Branch throws a head kick that misses.
Drechsler tries to close the distance and clinch but Branch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Branch changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Drechsler looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T3#
Drechsler is not content to let Branch control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Branch looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Branch controls the position.
Branch working away.
Branch moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Drechsler sneaks back into half guard.
Branch slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drechsler trying to control here.
Drechsler tries to roll over but Branch keeps him under control.
Branch 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.

Tom Branch dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Drechsler tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Branch counters with a single leg into guard. Drechsler didn't expect that.
Drechsler keeping full guard, as Branch tries to pass.
Branch is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branch postures up. #T1#
Drechsler wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Branch sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Branch works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Branch with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Branch is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Branch content to control rather than advance.
Drechsler is looking to control Branch's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Drechsler avoid being mounted?#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Drechsler is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Branch is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Drechsler tries to get to full guard but Branch has control of the leg.
Branch is taking a breather. Drechsler says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Drechsler avoids the head kick by Branch.
Branch slaps away a takedown attempt from Drechsler, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Drechsler tries to land a front kick but Branch steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Drechsler tries to clinch but Branch moves out of range.
Drechsler really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Drechsler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Branch tries to avoid it but Drechsler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Branch to the ground. Branch escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T3#
Branch stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Branch wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Drechsler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Drechsler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Branch moves away.
Branch lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Branch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Drechsler.
Drechsler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Branch circles away quickly and effectively.
Drechsler leaves Branch with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Branch shoots in for a takedown but Drechsler shows good takedown defense.
Branch walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Drechsler checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #TD2#
Branch bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Drechsler is trying to improve his position.
Branch slows the pace down. #T4#
Drechsler taking a bit of punishment here - Branch scoring with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Drechsler is not content to let Branch control the position.
Drechsler can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Branch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Branch shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Drechsler napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Branch moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Branch landing a few strikes.
Branch is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Drechsler will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drechsler wants to control but Branch postures up.
Branch tries to stand but Drechsler is controlling his head.
Drechsler taking a bit of punishment here - Branch scoring with strikes. #T1#
Drechsler dodges the ground and pound from Branch.
A lull in the action here as Branch stalls from top position.
Drechsler taking a bit of punishment here - Branch scoring with strikes.
Drechsler seems a little lost for a moment, as Branch dominates the positioning.
Tom Branch is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Branch working away.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Drechsler seems a little lost for a moment, as Branch dominates the positioning.
Tom Branch has got the better of the ground game so far.
Branch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drechsler keeps working.
Drechsler is trying to get back to half guard.
Branch controls the position from side control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Drechsler moves in looking to clinch but Branch pushes him off.#T3#
Drechsler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Branch swivels and escapes.
Drechsler doesn't manage to clinch there - Branch circles away.
Branch shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Drechsler as he jumps to the side.
Drechsler drops down looking for a counter takedown but Branch sprawls and moves away.
Drechsler avoids the head kick by Branch. #TD2#
Branch closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Drechsler struggling a bit here.
Branch just content to control the position. #T4#
Branch tries to stand but Drechsler is controlling his head.
Branch trying to control the position but Drechsler is working away.
Branch controlling the position from side mount.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Branch working the ground and pound from side control.
Tom Drechsler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Branch!
Tom Branch opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: JF 23 - Li vs Bobo
Date: Nov 24, 2024

#R1#
Kahnt scores with the left hand. Drechsler knows he should have avoided that one.
Kahnt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drechsler.
Drechsler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kahnt lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Drechsler fails with a takedown attempt.
Kahnt throwing a counter right hand but Drechsler manages to avoid it.
Kahnt misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Kahnt tries to sprawl but Drechsler drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Kahnt manages to escape and get back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drechsler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drechsler avoids the body shot from Kahnt.
Drechsler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kahnt as he avoids it easily.
Kahnt is looking for a counter combo.
Werner Kahnt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Drechsler.
Kahnt just misses with a punch to the body.
Drechsler drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kahnt defends it well.
Kahnt throws a jab but it's blocked by Drechsler.
Drechsler tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kahnt defends well and Drechsler ends up having to push Kahnt into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Drechsler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T1#
Drechsler misses with an uppercut. Kahnt saw that one coming.
Kahnt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drechsler was well out of range. Poor timing from Kahnt.
Drechsler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kahnt throws a series of punches but Drechsler avoids them all with ease.
Kahnt lands a right hook to the body.
Kahnt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kahnt misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Drechsler has Kahnt up against the cage in a clinch.
Drechsler throws an elbow that misses. #BC2#
Drechsler manages to break the clinch.
Drechsler slips a straight right by Kahnt.
Nice sprawl there from Kahnt as Drechsler shoots in.
Kahnt looks to land a right hand but Drechsler moved out of range.
Drechsler steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kahnt.
Kahnt throws a right hand that misses #CL2#
and Drechsler moves into the clinch.#T2#
Kahnt throws a punch but it's blocked by Drechsler.
Drechsler wants a takedown but no success here.
Kahnt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Drechsler working aggressively here.
Kahnt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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!
Kahnt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drechsler's elbow.
Kahnt struggles to land a body shot inside as Drechsler controls his hands.
Kahnt's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kahnt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Drechsler being controlled against the cage.
Kahnt really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kahnt tries to work over Drechsler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Kahnt misses with some punches.
Kahnt leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kahnt throws a punch but it's blocked by Drechsler.
Drechsler is looking to take this one to the mat.
Drechsler is trying to pull guard but Kahnt has him pressed against the cage.
Kahnt lands a shoulder strike.
Kahnt misses with a body punch.
Kahnt taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #BC2#
Drechsler breaks the clinch.
Drechsler slips a jab from Kahnt.
Werner Kahnt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kahnt avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T4#
Kahnt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Drechsler throws out a counter right but Kahnt avoids it with no problem.
Kahnt swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Drechsler counters by moving into the clinch.
Drechsler being controlled against the cage.
Kahnt swings wildly with an uppercut but Drechsler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kahnt swings wildly with an uppercut but Drechsler uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Drechsler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice straight punches there by Kahnt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kahnt.
Kahnt throws the left hand but Drechsler avoids the punch easily.
Kahnt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kahnt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Drechsler circles away quickly and effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Werner Kahnt dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Drechsler throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kahnt swings away with a body shot that misses
and Drechsler counters with a three punch combo that has Kahnt backing up. Kahnt nods at Drechsler to acknowledge the strikes.
Drechsler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And Drechsler tries to counter it with a takedown but Kahnt pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kahnt throws a body punch but Drechsler moves out of range.
Kahnt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drechsler manages to avoid it.
Drechsler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kahnt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kahnt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Drechsler avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drechsler misses with a body kick.
Kahnt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Drechsler.
Kahnt with a hook.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Drechsler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kahnt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kahnt throws a body punch but Drechsler moves out of range.
Tom Drechsler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kahnt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Drechsler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kahnt.#CL2#
Drechsler moves into the clinch.
Drechsler misses with an elbow strike. #BC#
Kahnt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kahnt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Drechsler is looking to clinch.
Kahnt connects with a right hand. Drechsler shakes it off.
Kahnt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drechsler manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Drechsler moves into the clinch.#T2#
Kahnt stalling against the cage.
Drechsler is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kahnt to keep the fight standing.
Werner Kahnt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Drechsler.
Drechsler has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kahnt avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Drechsler tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kahnt just stands there and leans against the cage.
Drechsler blocks a body shot from Kahnt.
Kahnt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kahnt taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kahnt tries a body shot but Drechsler blocks it.
Drechsler fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Werner Kahnt has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kahnt just leaning against Drechsler, taking a breather.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kahnt stalls. #T3#
Drechsler is trying to pull guard but Kahnt turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Drechsler blocks an uppercut.
The referee calls for Kahnt to work.
Kahnt lands with a right to the head.
Kahnt prevents the takedown attempt.
Drechsler has Kahnt pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kahnt manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Drechsler.
Kahnt scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Drechsler breaks the clinch.
Drechsler takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kahnt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Drechsler momentarily. #T4#
Kahnt lands with a good body shot.
Drechsler is breathing heavily.
Kahnt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kahnt jabs Drechsler to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kahnt lands a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kahnt jabs at Drechsler's body.
Kahnt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Werner Kahnt is winning the standup battle so far.
Kahnt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Drechslers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Drechsler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kahnt misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Kahnt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Drechsler misses with a takedown attempt - Kahnt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kahnt is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Werner Kahnt dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kahnt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Drechsler lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kahnt at a distance.
Drechsler dives in for a single leg takedown but Kahnt sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like Kahnt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kahnt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Drechsler is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kahnt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A right-left combo lands from Kahnt. #ROC#Drechsler is rocked!
Drechsler throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kahnt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drechsler moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kahnt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Drechsler feints the counter takedown.
Drechsler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kahnt loads up on a big right hand but Drechsler slips the punch.
Kahnt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Drechsler's head.
A swing and a miss from Kahnt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kahnt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Drechsler is still on wobbly legs! Can Kahnt finish him?#T1#
Drechsler scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kahnt misses with an uppercut. Drechsler saw that one coming.
Kahnt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Drechsler seems to have recovered his senses.
Kahnt moves out of range as Drechsler throws a body kick.
Kahnt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Drechsler.
Kahnt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Drechsler can do to turn this around?
Drechsler looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Drechsler moves forwards but Kahnt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Drechsler goes for a double leg but Kahnt avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kahnt continues to drive forward.
Werner Kahnt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Drechsler.
Kahnt looks to throw the jab but Drechsler is out of range.
Kahnt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drechsler moves away.
Kahnt misses with a hook. Drechsler ducked under it nicely.
Drechsler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kahnt.
As Kahnt backs off Drechsler throws a huge counter combo but Kahnt manages to avoid it all.#T2#
Drechsler takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Drechsler avoids the body shot from Kahnt.
Kahnt missing with a left hand there. Drechsler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drechsler with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kahnt counters with a right hand to the body.
Drechsler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kahnt.
Kahnt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drechsler.
Kahnt looks to score with a jab to the body but Drechsler is just out of range.
Kahnt misses with a wild body shot.
Kahnt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drechsler.
Drechsler moves out of range of the strikes.
Kahnt dodges the punch combination from Drechsler.
Drechsler fails to land the takedown.#T3#
A lazy left from Kahnt finds it's target.
Kahnt throws a big shot that misses.
Kahnt looks to land a right hand but Drechsler moved out of range.
Drechsler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kahnt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Drechsler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Drechsler.
Kahnt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
No luck for Drechsler with that takedown attempt.
It looked like Kahnt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Kahnt lands a nice looking body shot.
Kahnt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kahnt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Drechsler fails with a takedown attempt.
Werner Kahnt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kahnt misses with a two punch combination.
Kahnt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Drechsler looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kahnt digs a good hook to Drechsler's body.
Drechsler tries for a takedown but Kahnt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kahnt scores with the left hand. Drechsler knows he should have avoided that one.
Tom Drechsler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Drechsler walks into a stiff left hand from Kahnt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Werner Kahnt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kahnt 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Werner Kahnt!
Werner Kahnt really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Bloodbath MMA Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 16, 2024

#R1#
Estrada misses with a wild combination.
Drechsler tries to counter with a clinch but Estrada shakes him off and moves away.
Drechsler is trying hard to land a takedown here. Estrada sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kaleb Estrada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drechsler looks winded!
Estrada throws a series of punches but Drechsler avoids them all with ease.
Drechsler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Estrada connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Drechsler! He's out on his feet! Estrada rushes in and drops Drechsler with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kaleb Estrada!

Event: JF 17 - Rey vs Silva
Date: Nov 13, 2024

#R1#
Drechsler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Drechsler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Einstein misses with a body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Einstein. That's going to slow Drechsler down.
Drechsler stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Einstein.
Drechsler fails with the takedown.
Einstein gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Drechsler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Einstein tries to land a front kick but Drechsler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Einstein moves out of range of the body kick from Drechsler.
Drechsler tries to clinch but Einstein moves out of range.
Drechsler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It looked like Einstein was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Drechsler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drechsler takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Albert Einstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Einstein looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Drechsler is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Einstein throws a wild body kick that Drechsler sees coming a mile off.
Einstein lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Einstein pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL2#
Drechsler closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Einstein pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Einstein scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Albert Einstein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drechsler tries to clinch but Einstein moves out of range.
Drechsler moves out of range as Einstein throws a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Einstein. Drechsler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Einstein throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Einstein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Drechsler shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Einstein sprawls well. Einstein wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Drechsler gets slowly back to his feet.
Albert Einstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Drechsler.
Einstein keeps Drechsler at a distance using the push kick.
Einstein misses with a kick to the body
and Drechsler counters with a two punch combo.
A nice inside leg kick there by Einstein. That's going to slow Drechsler down. #T2#
Einstein throws a big shot that misses.
Nice body kick there by Einstein.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drechsler moves out of range as Einstein throws a body kick. #CL2#
Drechsler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Einstein, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drechsler.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Einstein.
Einstein is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Einstein struggles to land a body shot inside as Drechsler controls his hands.
Einstein tries to work over Drechsler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Drechsler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Drechsler avoids a kick to the body.
Einstein blocks a head kick by Drechsler.
Einstein throws a hook but Drechsler blocks it.
Einstein chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T3#
Drechsler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Einstein as he avoids it easily.
Einstein throws a push kick but Drechsler slaps the foot to one side.
Einstein misses with an attempted mid kick.
Einstein throws a body punch but Drechsler moves out of range.
Einstein stuffs the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Drechsler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Drechsler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Einstein swings for the body but Drechsler moves out of range.
Einstein lands a nice looking kick to the body. Drechsler takes a step back to recover.
Einstein is looking to slow Drechsler down with leg kicks.
Einstein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drechsler moves away.
Drechsler tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Einstein. Drechsler does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Einstein throws a push kick but Drechsler slaps the foot to one side.
Einstein lands a leg kick that knocks Drechsler off balance momentarily.
Drechsler fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Einstein looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Einstein throws a body shot but no joy.
Drechsler moves out of range as Einstein throws a body kick.
Einstein throws a hook to the side of Drechsler's head but Drechsler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Einstein throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Einstein is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Einstein looks for the body kick but Drechsler saw that one coming.
Drechsler tries to counter with a clinch but Einstein shakes him off and moves away.
Einstein misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Drechsler clinches up with Einstein and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Drechsler manages to break the clinch.
Einstein is looking to wear down Drechsler with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Drechsler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Drechsler fails with the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Einstein dominated that round.
That's time! Einstein's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Drechsler doesn't manage to clinch there - Einstein circles away.
Tom Drechsler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Drechsler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Einstein tries to avoid it but Drechsler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Einstein to the ground. Einstein escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Einstein looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Drechsler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Einstein manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Drechsler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Drechsler's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Drechsler sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Drechsler moves out of range of the body kick from Einstein.
Drechsler tries to clinch up but Einstein circles away and keeps his distance.
Einstein lands with a kick to the ribs.
Einstein misses with a lunging right hand
and Drechsler counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Einstein tries to land a front kick but Drechsler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Einstein lands a nice looking kick to the body. Drechsler takes a step back to recover.
Einstein thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Drechsler if he has to take too many more of those.
Einstein misses with a kick to the body. #T1##CL#
Einstein takes the fight into the clinch.
Einstein stalling. #BC#
Einstein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Einstein throws a big shot that misses.
Einstein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Einstein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Drechsler can do to turn this around?
A nice inside leg kick there by Einstein. That's going to slow Drechsler down.
Einstein misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A low kick lands for Einstein.
Drechsler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Einstein.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Drechsler on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Einstein stuffs the takedown attempt from Drechsler. Drechsler gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Einstein as Drechsler shoots in.
Albert Einstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Drechsler.
Einstein is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Drechsler. #T2#
Einstein lands a leg kick that knocks Drechsler off balance momentarily.
Drechsler dives in and grabs Einstein's left leg, looking for a takedown. Einstein pushes down on Drechsler's head and hops out.
Drechsler shoots in for a takedown but Einstein shows good takedown defense.
Nice takedown defense from Einstein. No joy for Drechsler on that attempt.
Einstein scores with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Einstein.
Drechsler misses with a wild body shot.
Einstein throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT#It looks like Tom Drechsler has been cut.
Einstein fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Drechsler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Drechsler takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Drechsler has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Einstein.
Drechsler fails in his attempt to clinch.
Einstein throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Einstein connects with a high kick.
Einstein lands a leg kick that knocks Drechsler off balance momentarily.
Drechsler blocks a head kick by Einstein. #T3#
Drechsler takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Drechsler shoots in but Einstein avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Einstein throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Drechsler shoots in for a double leg but Einstein sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A slapping body kick lands there for Einstein.
Nice body kick there by Einstein.
Einstein takes a swing at Drechsler's ribcage but misses.
Einstein looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Einstein is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Drechsler's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Einstein tries to close the distance and clinch up but Drechsler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Drechsler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Einstein misses with a body kick.
Drechsler misses with a wild combination. #T4#
Einstein lands a leg kick that knocks Drechsler off balance momentarily.
Einstein explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A nice leg kick from Einstein, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drechsler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Drechsler misses with a body kick.
Einstein lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Einstein lands with a kick to the ribs.
Drechsler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Einstein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A solid body kick from Einstein.
Nice body kick there by Einstein.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Einstein dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tom Drechsler's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Einstein throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Einstein.#CL2#
Drechsler takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Drechsler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Einstein misses with a head kick.
Einstein scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Einstein pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Drechsler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Drechsler fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Einstein throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Drechsler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Einstein as he avoids it easily.
Drechsler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Einstein closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Einstein is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Drechsler is looking to control Einstein's arms but Einstein gets an underhook and turns him. Now Drechsler has his back to the cage. #BC#
Einstein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Drechsler takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Drechsler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Einstein as he avoids it easily.
Albert Einstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Drechsler.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Drechsler is defended easily by Einstein.
Einstein thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Drechsler if he has to take too many more of those.
Drechsler walks forward, straight into a front kick from Einstein.
Nice body kick from Einstein.
A slapping body kick lands there for Einstein.#T2##CL#
Einstein darts in and clinches Drechsler up against the cage.
Drechsler prevents a body shot from Einstein.
Einstein misses with a punch on the inside.
Einstein pressing his opponent against the cage.
Drechsler blocks a body shot from Einstein.
Einstein tries to work over Drechsler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Drechsler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Einstein tries a head kick but it misses.
Drechsler thinks about the counter body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drechsler tries to clinch but Einstein moves out of range.
Drechsler on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Einstein. Einstein obviously looking to wear him down.
Einstein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drechsler was well out of range. Poor timing from Einstein.
Einstein lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3#
Einstein is looking to land body kicks.
A jab from Einstein misses.
Einstein checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A shot to the body from Einstein misses
and Drechsler counters with a stiff right hand.
Drechsler tries to clinch up but Einstein circles away and keeps his distance.
Einstein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Einstein moves in looking to clinch but Drechsler pushes him off.#CL#
Einstein pushes Drechsler up against the cage in a clinch.
Einstein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Drechsler wants to take the fight to the mat but Einstein manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Drechsler goes for a takedown attempt but Einstein pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Einstein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drechsler manages to avoid it.
Drechsler throws a big counter head kick but Einstein avoids it with no problem.
Einstein misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Einstein closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T4#
Einstein misses with the head strike.
Drechsler jumps guard but Einstein stands there with Drechsler around his waist. Drechsler gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Einstein trying to land knees to the body.
Einstein tries to land knees in the clinch but Drechsler avoids the damage to the body.
Albert Einstein is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#BC#
Einstein pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Albert Einstein is winning the standup battle so far.
Einstein throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Drechsler takes the fight into the clinch.
Drechsler is looking to take this one to the mat.
Einstein dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tom Drechsler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drechsler misses with a hook to the ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Albert Einstein showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Einstein 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 30:26
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:26
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Einstein!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 07, 2024

#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Zapata or perhaps it was just good defense by Drechsler, which made it look bad.
Zapata tries to score a power double leg takedown but Drechsler sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zapata somewhat.
Zapata wants to clinch up but Drechsler keeps it at a distance.
Drechsler dodges the punch combination from Zapata.
Drechsler is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD2#
Drechsler closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Zapata quickly recovers to half guard.
Drechsler content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Drechsler stands up out of the half guard.
Drechsler fails to land with a series of punches.
Zapata misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Drechsler holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Drechsler lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
Zapata looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Drechsler has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zapata is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Zapata is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Drechsler wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zapata has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Zapata escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zapata misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Drechsler gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Zapata counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Drechsler swats away the attempt to clinch by Zapata.#CL2#
Drechsler closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Drechsler manages to pull guard.
Zapata knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Drechsler on the ground.
Drechsler pulls Zapata in to control the position. #ES2#
Drechsler uses the cage to get back to his feet. #T2#
Drechsler shoots in and drives through. Zapata sprawls well.
An attempted straight right counter from Zapata misses the target.
Clark Zapata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drechsler is looking to land body kicks.
Zapata throws a hook to the side of Drechsler's head but Drechsler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zapata tries to close the distance and clinch but Drechsler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Drechsler misses with a wild combination.
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!#CL2#
Drechsler clinches with his opponent.
Drechsler drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zapata gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Clark Zapata has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Drechsler.
Zapata fails to pull guard.
Zapata working hard to break the clinch.
Drechsler has Zapata pressed against the cage, preventing Zapata from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3##BC#
Zapata pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zapata tries to close the distance and clinch up but Drechsler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Drechsler only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Drechsler shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zapata defends it nicely.#CL#
Zapata pushes Drechsler up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Drechsler breaks from the clinch.
Zapata tries to clinch up but Drechsler circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Drechsler pushes Zapata up against the cage in a clinch.
Zapata tries to throw a body punch but Drechsler avoids it by throwing Zapata back against the cage.
Drechsler wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zapata tries to break the clinch but Drechsler is controlling the position. #T4#
Zapata tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Drechsler smiles and moves away.
Drechsler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zapata fails with an attempt to clinch.
Drechsler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zapata. #CL2#
Drechsler clinches up with Zapata and pushes him back against the cage.
Drechsler prevents Zapata from breaking the clinch.
Drechsler has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Zapata avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Zapata wants a takedown.
Zapata working hard to break the clinch.
Zapata has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zapata is trying to force a seperation but Drechsler has the dominant position.
Zapata working hard to break the clinch.
Zapata is trying to break the clinch but Drechsler has him pressed against the cage.
Zapata tries a body shot but Drechsler blocks it. #BC2#
Drechsler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Drechsler dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A combination from Zapata does no damage.
Zapata throws a right and a left that Drechsler avoids nicely.
Clark Zapata is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A left and a right from Zapata both land. Nice combination. #CUT#It looks like Tom Drechsler has been cut.
Zapata tries for a takedown but Drechsler circles away easily#CL2#
and Drechsler moves into the clinch.
Zapata wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zapata wants to get back to striking at distance but Drechsler won't allow it.
Drechsler blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD2#
Drechsler jumps guard. #SUB2#
Drechsler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zapata defends it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Drechsler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zapata's guard. #REVB#
Drechsler postures up in Zapata's guard and throws a big left but Zapata blocks it.
Drechsler prevents Zapata from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Drechsler's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SU2#
Drechsler stands up from Zapata's guard - Drechsler perhaps looking for a knockout.
Zapata moves in looking to clinch but Drechsler pushes him off.
Drechsler connects with a looping right hand. #TD2#
Drechsler closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Zapata tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Drechsler manages to move to mount!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zapata looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Drechsler keeps control of the position easily here as Zapata tries to buck him off.
Zapata is trying to stand back up.
Drechsler is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T2#
Zapata is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Drechsler trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Zapata doesn't escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drechsler misses with an elbow to the head.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #SUB2#
Drechsler patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T3##SUB2#
Drechsler is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Zapata defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Drechsler just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up. #SUB2#
Drechsler is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Zapata knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Zapata for a finish.
Tom Drechsler has got the better of the ground game so far.
Drechsler has good solid back control here.
Even with his hooks in, Drechsler manages to miss with strikes from the back. #SUB2#
Drechsler looking for the RNC. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Drechsler controlling from the back.
Drechsler is continuing to stall.#ES#
Zapata is trying to shake Drechsler off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Drechsler won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Zapata tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Drechsler checks a low kick from Zapata.
Zapata pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Zapata tries to keep at a distance but Drechsler has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Drechsler pulls guard successfully.
Drechsler has his hands on Zapata's head, controlling the position.
Let's hope that Drechsler has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Drechsler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tom Drechsler's cut.
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#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Drechsler.
Zapata plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Clark Zapata is winning the standup battle so far.
Zapata tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Drechsler swivels and escapes.
Zapata sets himself, and Drechsler steps forward looking for the clinch! Zapata avoids it this time.#CL2#
Drechsler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Drechsler tries to score a body lock takedown but Zapata shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Drechsler wants to take the fight to the mat but Zapata manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Clark Zapata has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Drechsler.
Zapata wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Knees to the body from Zapata.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drechsler on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC#
Zapata breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some bone on bone action there as Drechsler checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Zapata tries to clinch but Drechsler is having none of it.
A punch combination from Zapata misses. #T1#
Drechsler shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zapata defends it nicely.
Zapata tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Drechsler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zapata tries to clinch but Drechsler moves out of range.
Zapata throws a nice looking combination but Drechsler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2#
Zapata gets caught napping as Drechsler dives in and scores a takedown. Zapata manages to retain guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Drechsler controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Drechsler won't allow Zapata to get back to his feet.
Drechsler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zapata wants to stand but Drechsler is controlling the position.
Drechsler throws a big elbow that misses.
Drechsler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Drechsler keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zapata's head.
Drechsler sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Zapata's guard.
Drechsler content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Drechsler is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Drechsler sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Zapata throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Drechsler takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Zapata has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.#SUB2#
Drechsler is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB2#
Drechsler looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Drechsler looking for the choke but no joy.
Zapata trying to get back to his feet but Drechsler is in full control for now. #T4#
Drechsler has good solid back control here.
Zapata trying to get back to his feet but Drechsler is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Drechsler patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Zapata is trying to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Drechsler!
After winning the bout, Tom Drechsler thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Clark Zapata was interviewed post fight and said 'I will learn from this.'.

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