Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: GC 520 Mays VS Crute
Date: Mar 15, 2025

#R1#
Urbansky fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Malone has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Urbansky tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Malone avoids it.
Malone tries to pull guard but Urbansky won't allow it. #BC#
Urbansky breaks the clinch.
Urbansky swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Malone instigates a clinch.
Malone managing to block the knees to the body from Urbansky.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urbansky is pressed up against the cage. Malone has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Urbansky down to the mat. Urbansky avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD#
Urbansky dives in and scores a takedown into Malone's guard.
Malone seems keen to control Urbansky's posture.
Malone wants to stand but Urbansky is controlling the position. #T1#
Malone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Urbansky knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Malone on the ground.
Malone 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.
Malone bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Urbansky's guard. #REVB#
Malone sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Urbansky's guard.
Malone throwing shots but Urbansky is blocking nicely.
Malone controlling the action here.#T2#
Malone is trying to control. Urbansky wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Urbansky avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Malone.
Urbansky looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Malone takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Malone is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T3#
Malone tries to pass the half guard into mount. Urbansky knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Malone trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#CL#
Urbansky forces Malone back against the cage and clinches.
Malone managing to block the knees to the body from Urbansky.
Urbansky is pressed up against the cage. Malone has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Urbansky down to the mat. Urbansky avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Finn Urbansky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Skinhead Malone.
Malone misses with a straight right.
Urbansky throws a big counter combination but Malone scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Malone misses with a hook to the body #CL#
and Urbansky moves into the clinch.#BC#
Urbansky breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Malone misses with a few strikes there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Urbansky keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Urbansky is looking for a counter combo.
Malone tries a head kick but it misses.
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 Finn Urbansky will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Urbansky instigates a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Malone. #BC#
Urbansky escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Urbansky stuffs the takedown attempt from Malone. Malone gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Urbansky moves into the clinch successfully.
Malone looking to throw knees to the head but Urbansky is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Urbansky tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Malone avoids it.#BC#
Urbansky breaks the clinch.
Urbansky stuffs the takedown attempt from Malone. Malone gets slowly back to his feet.
Urbansky throws a big counter combination but Malone scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1#
Malone chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Urbansky can pounce on him.
Malone dives in and grabs Urbansky's left leg, looking for a takedown. Urbansky pushes down on Malone's head and hops out.
Finn Urbansky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Skinhead Malone.#CL#
Urbansky moves into the clinch.
Malone jumps guard but Urbansky turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Urbansky working Malone over with knees to the body.
Urbansky missing with knees to the body.
Malone tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Urbansky just stands there and leans against the cage.
Urbansky crunches a lovely knee into Malone's ribcage.#T2#
Malone tries for a takedown. No joy. #TD2#
Malone ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Malone no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SU#
Urbansky stands up and waves to Malone to follow him. #CL#
Urbansky closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Malone ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Malone no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Urbansky showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SU#
Urbansky gets to his feet. Malone looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T3##CL#
Urbansky has taken the fight to the clinch.
Malone prevents a body shot from Urbansky.
Urbansky is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Malone is defending well for now.#BC#
Urbansky's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Urbansky clinches with his opponent.
Malone changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Urbansky fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Urbansky gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
Urbansky has Malone pressed against the cage, preventing Malone from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Urbansky with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Malone blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Urbansky pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Urbansky lands a nice leg kick that just misses Malone's sensitive parts. #CL#
Urbansky clinches with his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malone tries to break the clinch but Urbansky is controlling the position.
Malone drops down looking for an ankle pick but Urbansky pulls his leg out and moves away. #TD2#
Malone looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Finn Urbansky dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Malone.
Urbansky is looking to counter the offense by Malone and move into the clinch.
Malone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Malone looks to move away, Urbansky throws a big counter combo but Malone just gets out of the way.#CL#
Urbansky moves into range and clinches up with Malone.#TD2#
Malone decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone trying to keep a closed guard but Urbansky is proving a slippery customer.
Urbansky engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Malone is looking to stand up but Urbansky isn't so interested in that idea.
Urbansky postures up.
Malone wants to stand but Urbansky is controlling the position.
Urbansky won't allow Malone to sweep him here.
Urbansky being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Urbansky is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malone can do to turn this around?#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#CL#
Urbansky rushes Malone and presses him up against the cage.
Urbansky misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Malone. #BC#
Urbansky's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Malone shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Urbansky as he jumps to the side.
Malone shoots in looking for a takedown. Urbansky tries to sprawl out of it but Malone keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Urbansky manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Urbansky appears to be looking for a big counter.
Finn Urbansky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Skinhead Malone.#T3#
Malone changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Urbansky tries to avoid it but Malone manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Urbansky to the ground. Urbansky escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Malone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Urbansky clinches up against the cage.
Malone is looking to break free of the clinch but Urbansky has double underhooks.
Malone jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Urbansky walks away with a smile on his face. Malone gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Malone is looking to clinch.
As Malone tries to get set, Urbansky tries to push him back and clinch up but Malone manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Malone gets tackled into the cage by Urbansky. Urbansky maintains the clinch.
Malone tries to pull guard but Urbansky won't allow it. #BC#
Urbansky breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Finn Urbansky is winning the standup battle so far.
Malone shoots in for a takedown but Urbansky shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Urbansky clinches. #T4##BC#
Urbansky breaks from the clinch. #TD#
Urbansky closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Malone quickly recovers to half guard.#SU#
Urbansky decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Malone fails with the takedown#CL#
and Urbansky counters by clinching up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Urbansky putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Malone in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Urbansky obliges.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Malone avoiding damage as Urbansky throws knees to the body.
Skinhead Malone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Finn Urbansky is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Urbansky using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Finn Urbansky showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Urbansky, 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Finn Urbansky!

Event: IFA 21: Madness
Date: Mar 01, 2025

#R1#
No luck for Nicolas with that takedown attempt.
Nicolas darts in looking for a takedown but Swanson gets double underhooks and turns Nicolas into the cage.
Nicolas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Swanson defends it nicely.
Hakon Swanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ezequiel Nicolas.
Swanson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Swanson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Swanson tries to work over Nicolas's front leg with a kick but Nicolas checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicolas misses with a takedown attempt
and Swanson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nicolas throws a sloppy head kick and Swanson moves out of range easily.
It looked like Swanson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nicolas.
Swanson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Nicolas drives through and clinches with Swanson against the cage.
Nicolas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T1##BC#
Swanson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nicolas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Swanson lands a really nice looking cross but Nicolas seems unphased.
Sloppy strikes from Swanson. Those never looked like landing.
Nicolas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nicolas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nicolas throws the left hand but Swanson avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Swanson instigates a clinch. #T2#
Nicolas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Swanson's efforts to push away.
Swanson has Nicolas pressed against the cage.
Nicolas is looking for a takedown.
Swanson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nicolas gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Swanson has had enough of the clinch but Nicolas keeps him there for the moment.
Nicolas slows down the pace here. #BC2#
Nicolas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Swanson throws a wild body kick that Nicolas sees coming a mile off.
Swanson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Swanson wants it to stay on the feet.
Nicolas misses with a takedown
and Swanson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL#
Swanson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Nicolas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ezequiel Nicolas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nicolas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Swanson sprawls well. Swanson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nicolas gets slowly back to his feet.
Swanson wants to clinch.
We've been informed that Nicolas has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Nicolas slips a jab and a cross from Swanson. #CL2#
Nicolas darts in and clinches Swanson up against the cage.
Swanson pushes off an throws an elbow but Nicolas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Swanson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nicolas is pressed up against the cage. Swanson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nicolas down to the mat. Nicolas avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nicolas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Swanson defends it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Swanson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nicolas checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nicolas with the inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hakon Swanson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nicolas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Swanson avoids it really well and circles away.
Nicolas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nicolas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Swanson tries to avoid it but Nicolas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Swanson to the ground. Swanson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hakon Swanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ezequiel Nicolas.
Nicolas shoots in for a double leg but Swanson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Swanson avoids the head kick by Nicolas.
Swanson swats away the attempt to clinch by Nicolas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicolas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Swanson's waist but Swanson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nicolas off to one side.
Nicolas is breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Swanson.
Swanson stuffs the takedown.
Swanson is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Swanson throws the kick towards the body but Nicolas avoids it.
Swanson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Swanson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Swanson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Swanson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nicolas can do to turn this around?
Nicolas shoots in for a takedown but Swanson shows good takedown defense.
Swanson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hakon Swanson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nicolas shoots for a double leg takedown but Swanson sprawls well. He's pushed Nicolas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Swanson rushes Nicolas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Swanson is trying to break free.
Swanson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Nicolas breaks the clinch. #T2#
Swanson lands a body shot.
Swanson closes the distance and clinches up with Nicolas, looking for a takedown. Swanson pushes Nicolas against the cage but Nicolas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Swanson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nicolas is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nicolas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Swanson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nicolas somewhat.
Nicolas goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nicolas.#T3#
Swanson lands a jab-cross combination. #CL2#
Nicolas has taken the fight to the clinch.
Swanson is trying to force a seperation but Nicolas has the dominant position.
Nicolas wants a takedown.
Swanson tries to break free but Nicolas pushes him back against the cage.
Swanson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nicolas prevents Swanson from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Nicolas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Swanson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Nicolas counters with a nice double leg into side control. Swanson won't be happy with that.
Nicolas throws an elbow but Swanson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Swanson tries to escape but Nicolas is in control. #SUB2#
Nicolas is trying to get an arm triangle but Swanson is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swanson tries to buck Nicolas off but Nicolas is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Swanson can't do much from the bottom here.
Nicolas controlling from side mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hakon Swanson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Nicolas shoots in for a takedown but Swanson shows good takedown defense.
Nicolas fails with the takedown.
Swanson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nicolas fails with the takedown.
Hakon Swanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ezequiel Nicolas.
Nicolas checks the leg kick.
Swanson misses with a takedown attempt - Nicolas 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.
Nicolas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Swanson was well out of range. Poor timing from Nicolas.
Swanson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Swanson tries to clinch up.
Hakon Swanson is winning the standup battle so far.
Nicolas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
Nicolas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Swanson wants to clinch.
No luck for Nicolas with that takedown attempt.
Swanson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nicolas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Swanson somewhat.
Nicolas goes for a double leg but Swanson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Swanson continues to drive forward.
Nicolas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Nicolas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Swanson swivels and escapes.
Swanson looks for a takedown but Nicolas sprawls well.
Swanson moves in looking to clinch but Nicolas pushes him off.
Swanson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Swanson jabs Nicolas right on the nose. Nicolas blinks but takes it well.
Swanson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nicolas. #CL#
Nicolas tries to keep at a distance but Swanson has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Nicolas breaks the clinch. #T3##CL#
Swanson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nicolas goes for a takedown in the clinch but Swanson prevents it.
Swanson tries to break free but Nicolas pushes him back against the cage.
Nicolas jumps guard but Swanson stands there with Nicolas around his waist. Nicolas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Swanson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nicolas pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nicolas shoots in for a takedown but Swanson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Swanson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nicolas shoots in and drives through. Swanson sprawls well.
Swanson scores with a body shot. #T4##CL#
Swanson moves into the clinch.
Nicolas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Swanson.
Swanson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nicolas wants a takedown but no success here.
Nicolas managing to block the knees to the body from Swanson.
Nicolas has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Swanson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Swanson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nicolas after a bit of a struggle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Swanson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Swanson tries to break the clinch but Nicolas is controlling the position.
Ezequiel Nicolas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hakon Swanson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nicolas fails to pull the fight into his guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hakon Swanson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Swanson, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: HFA FIGHT NIGHT 15
Date: Feb 26, 2025

#R1#
Rey misses with a hook. Fukado ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Fukado has managed to clinch.
Rey throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fukado tries to throw a body punch but Rey avoids it by throwing Fukado back against the cage.
Rey gets underhooks to prevent Fukado's takedown attempt.
Fukado is trying to break free.#BC2#
Rey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Rey clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Rey breaks from the clinch.
Rey keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fukado shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Rey counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryota Fukado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fukado is looking to clinch.
Rey looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fukado fails with the takedown
and Rey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1##CL#
Fukado takes the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Rey scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Rey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fukado wants to clinch.
Rey circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#Fukado is rocked!#CL2#
Rey moves into range and clinches up with Fukado.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fukado.
Rey lands a hook that snaps the head of Fukado backwards.
Oh Fukado is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fukado is trying to pull guard but Rey has him pressed against the cage.
Fukado has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rey avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fukado seems to have got his legs back now.
Rey blocks a body shot from Fukado. #T2##BC2#
Rey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rey takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fukado throws a leg kick but Rey sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL2#
Rey clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rey working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rey lands a hook that snaps the head of Fukado backwards.
Rey slows down the pace here.
Rey with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rey scores with a shoulder strike.
Rey has Fukado pushed against the cage.#BC2#
Rey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fukado is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Rey just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Fukado has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Honore Nazaire Rey!
Honore Nazaire Rey bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 18, 2025

#R1##CL2#
Shukur rushes Malone and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Shukur drags the fight down to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Shukur wants to sweep here but Malone controlling him for the moment.
Shukur managing to control the position.
Malone trying to control the position from guard on top but Shukur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shukur controls Malone momentarily but Malone frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone stands and throws Shukur's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Shukur's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Malone tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Shukur sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Shukur punching from the bottom.
Malone is trying to control. Shukur wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shukur can do anything to dispel that myth.
Malone looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malone seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shukur does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Malone looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Shukur is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Malone wants to clinch#TD2#
and Shukur counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB2#
Shukur drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Malone dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Shukur is looking to sweep but instead, Malone has passed into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shukur is staying active underneath Malone, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Malone uses his free foot to push down on Shukur's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Shukur.
Malone lands a big shot there that rocks Shukur but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #T3#
Malone looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shukur tries to improve his position but instead Malone has taken his back! #SUB#
Shukur is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Malone gets his way!
Shukur really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Malone. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Malone is not going to allow Shukur to sit and survive in this position.
Shukur manages to reverse the position and now he's in Malone's guard. Nice work there by Shukur.
Malone has momentary wrist control but Shukur slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
Malone is trying to keep Shukur in close.
Malone utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Malone trying to keep a closed guard but Shukur is proving a slippery customer.
Shukur is looking to work some ground and pound but Malone has wrist control.
Shukur is working Malone over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Malone preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shukur working some strikes from top position.
Shukur works over Malone with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shukur working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Malone's head.
Shukur looking to pass the guard.
Shukur with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ali Shukur will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Malone misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Shukur shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Shukur showed some decent athleticism there.
Malone is trying to maintain the position but Shukur is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Malone looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shukur lands strikes from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from Shukur.
Shukur seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Malone does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Malone is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Malone is doing well to control the position and prevent Shukur from advancing to side control.
Shukur lands strikes from half guard.
Shukur landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Shukur seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Malone gets back to full guard.
Shukur sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Shukur missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shukur has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Shukur looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malone is looking to sweep but instead, Shukur has passed into half guard.
Malone is trying to control but can't.
Shukur wants to control but Malone is keeping him busy.
Malone is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shukur scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ground and pound from Shukur.
Shukur working Malone over with strikes.
Shukur slips a nice elbow through Malone's hands, connecting with Malone's forehead.
Shukur looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Malone with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Shukur working the head and body with strikes. #T3##SUB2#
Shukur is looking for a kimura here.
Malone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Malone is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shukur scores with a couple of nice shots.
Malone is pressing down on Shukur's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Malone wants to sweep but no luck.
Shukur landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
Shukur working some strikes from top position.
Shukur connects with a couple of short punches.
Malone looking to control.
Malone keeping moving, preventing Shukur from controlling successfully.
Ali Shukur has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shukur with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Shukur stands up over Malone, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Shukur slips nicely into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malone is doing well to control the position and prevent Shukur from advancing to side control.
Malone is trying to maintain the position but Shukur is very close to passing his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ali Shukur showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Malone gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Shukur to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Malone is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Shukur dives into side control. #REVR#
Malone takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Malone takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Malone is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shukur lands an elbow.
Shukur working away.
Malone takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB2#
Shukur is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Malone has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Shukur cracks Malone with a big elbow.
Shukur landing strikes.
Shukur in side control lands a decent elbow. #ROC2#Malone is rocked!
Malone takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Oh Malone is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Malone is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Malone on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Shukur looks up at the clock and then as Malone takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Shukur smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Shukur cracks Malone with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Shukur immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Malone is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Shukur!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ali Shukur!
Ali Shukur decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 16, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Paso throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dabba was covering up waiting for the punch and Paso finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Paso landing some decent shots from guard.
Paso engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dabba working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Paso.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paso controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Dabba is looking to stand up but Paso isn't so interested in that idea.
Paso with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Paso sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Paso prevents Dabba from getting back to his feet.
Paso controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Paso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dabba. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#CL2#
Paso moves into the clinch successfully.
Dabba lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Dabba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Paso throws a head kick but Dabba moves out of range.
Paso throws a head kick but Dabba moves out of range. #TD2#
Paso drives through with a takedown into guard.

Dabba has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Paso has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Dabba scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Dabba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No luck for Paso with that takedown attempt.
Dabba blocks a head kick by Paso.
Dabba looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T3#
Dabba checks the leg kick nicely there.
Paso looks for the body kick but Dabba saw that one coming. #CL#
Dabba gets a clinch.
Dabba is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC#
Dabba breaks from the clinch.
Paso doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dabba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Paso closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dabba really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dabba lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T4#
Paso is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dabba to keep the fight standing.
Yabba Dabba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matices Paso.
Paso is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC#
Dabba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Paso rushes Dabba and presses him up against the cage.
Dabba stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #BC#
Dabba breaks from the clinch.
Paso swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL#
Dabba pushes Paso up against the cage in a clinch.
Dabba tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Dabba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matices Paso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dabba fails in his attempt to clinch.
And Paso responds with a good body kick, but Dabba manages to step out the way in time.
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 Yabba Dabba 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#
Paso blocks a head kick by Dabba. #CL2#
Paso has closed the distance and engaged Dabba in a clinch.
Paso pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
Dabba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Paso pushes Dabba up against the cage in a clinch.
Dabba misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dabba lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dabba missing with knees to the body.
Dabba working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Paso takes an elbow to the forehead. #TD2#
Paso has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Dabba is trying to keep an underhook but Paso manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paso wants to pass to mount but Dabba is defending the position. #T1#
Paso stalling.
Dabba is refusing to be controlled, as Paso sits in half guard.
Dabba tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Paso manages to move to mount!
Dabba knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Paso on the ground.
Dabba wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Paso controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paso throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
You get the feeling that Dabba really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Paso trying to control but Dabba is having none of it.
Paso connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Paso with the ground and pound from mount. #T3#
Paso takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Matices Paso has got the better of the ground game so far.
Paso lands a nice shot to the head.
Dabba is bucking up trying to escape but Paso cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#SUB2#
Paso looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Paso lands a heavy elbow.
Paso trying to control but Dabba is having none of it.
Dabba in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T4#
Dabba really wants to buck Paso off and get back to his feet.
Paso wants to control the pace but Dabba is squirming around nicely.
Dabba has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.#ES#
Dabba is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Paso closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matices Paso showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Paso looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dabba is fending him off so far but Paso persists. Nope, Dabba circles away and we're back to standing.
Dabba wants to clinch#TD2#
and Paso counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Paso has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Paso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dabba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Paso trying to control the position from guard on top but Dabba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dabba is looking to stand up but Paso isn't so interested in that idea. #T1##ES#
Dabba is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Paso presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD2#
Paso is trying to trip Dabba. He has hold of a leg but Dabba is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Paso persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Dabba manages to escape and get back to his feet. #CL2#
Paso closes the distance and clinches.
Dabba with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dabba slowing the pace effectively.#T2#
Paso is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dabba pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Dabba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Dabba darts in and clinches Paso up against the cage.
Dabba throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dabba taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Paso throws a head punch that misses.
Paso on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dabba lands a nice elbow. #BC#
Dabba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Paso shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dabba pinned against the cage. Dabba gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Yabba Dabba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matices Paso.
Dabba connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
Dabba is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Paso clinches up against the cage.
Paso tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dabba avoids it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dabba. #BC#
Dabba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Paso.
Dabba throws a big counter combination but Paso scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T4#
Dabba goes for a double leg but Paso avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Paso continues to drive forward.
Paso feints the counter takedown.
A bit of stalling here from Paso.
Paso blocks an elbow strike.
Dabba taking a breather.
Dabba lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dabba trying to control the position but instead, Paso has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dabba into the cage.
Paso wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Paso fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Paso manages to pull guard. #SUB2#
Paso working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Dabba has passed into half guard!
Paso wants to control but Dabba is keeping busy and won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yabba Dabba showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dabba 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yabba Dabba!
After the fight, Yabba Dabba was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 14, 2025

#R1#
Felisberto connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Malone momentarily.
Felisberto misses with a double jab.
Felisberto scores with a nice right hand. #KD#
Felisberto sends Malone crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Felisberto is motioning to the referee to let Malone up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Malone is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Felisberto fakes the body blow, causing Malone to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Malone goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jancandido Felisberto!

Event: QFC Tournament 1216 Round 2
Date: Feb 13, 2025

#R1##TD#
Mitchell shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Paso is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mitchell scores with a couple of nice shots.
Paso regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Mitchell.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paso controlling Mitchell's posture.
Mitchell works over Paso with some ground and pound from guard.
Mitchell postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mitchell 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paso is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mitchell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Paso's head.#T1#
Mitchell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mitchell sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mitchell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paso is keeping the position for now.
Paso has momentary wrist control but Mitchell slips an elbow through the middle.
Mitchell lands a couple of digs.
Mitchell trying to control the position from guard on top but Paso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mitchell won't allow Paso to get back to his feet.
Paso is trying to control the position but Mitchell postures up.
Paso keeping moving, preventing Mitchell from controlling successfully.
Mitchell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Mitchell throws an elbow that misses. Paso uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mitchell's guard. Nice move by Paso!#REVB#
Paso trying to control the position from guard on top but Mitchell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mitchell looking for a sweep. Not yet Mitchell, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paso trying to control the position from guard on top but Mitchell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paso trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mitchell's guard.#SUB#
Mitchell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mitchell wants to control but Paso passes easily into half guard. #T3#
Paso is thwarting Mitchell's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Mitchell actively working from the bottom here.
Paso thows a huge punch but Mitchell dodges it nicely.
Paso is trying to control. Mitchell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mitchell controlling the position well.
Paso seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mitchell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mitchell works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mitchell is trying to control the position but Paso postures up.
Paso trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mitchell's guard.
Mitchell looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A slow jab from Mitchell misses its intended target.
Mitchell misses with a looping right.
Paso wants to clinch.
Paso tries to clinch up but Mitchell circles away and keeps his distance.
Paso shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mitchell as he jumps to the side.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Mitchell shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Paso manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Retard Mitchell dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Mitchell thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
Mitchell closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Paso quickly recovers to half guard.
Paso trying to control but Mitchell postures up.
Mitchell scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mitchell is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Paso trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell stalling. #T1#
Paso is refusing to be controlled, as Mitchell sits in half guard.
Paso wants to control but Mitchell is keeping busy. #SUB#
Mitchell is looking for a kimura here.
Paso punching from the bottom.
Paso moves into full guard.
Mitchell looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Paso is on top in guard. #REVB##T2##SUB#
Mitchell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Paso gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Paso trying to control the position from guard on top but Mitchell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mitchell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Paso's guard. #REVR#
Paso is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mitchell tries to free his leg and advance position but Paso is retaining full guard.
Mitchell postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Paso trying to control the position.
Mitchell advances to half guard. #SUB#
Mitchell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Paso has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mitchell is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ground and pound from Mitchell.
Mitchell content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mitchell working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Paso is not content to let Mitchell control the position.
Paso has hold of Mitchell's hands but Mitchell slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Paso pushes Mitchell off looking to stand but Mitchell dives back in and keeps control.
Paso trying to hold on to Mitchell's head to control him but Mitchell postures up.
Mitchell drops an elbow to the side of Paso's head.
Mitchell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paso can do to turn this around?
Mitchell passes to side control.
Mitchell in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mitchell tries to advance to mount but can't.
Paso struggling a bit here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Retard Mitchell 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##TD#
Mitchell feints and as Paso raises his hands in defense, Mitchell changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Paso is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mitchell defends well.
Paso will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Mitchell with a nice head shot there.
Mitchell chips away with some ground and pound.
Mitchell wants to control from the top but Paso keeps moving.
Paso trying to keep a closed guard but Mitchell is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paso swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mitchell postures up. #T1#
Mitchell cracks Paso with a solid left hand.
Mitchell works over Paso with some ground and pound from guard.
Paso looking to control.
Mitchell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Paso takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mitchell wants to control from the top but Paso keeps moving.
Mitchell lands a couple of elbows.
Paso trying to control the position.
Paso keeping moving, preventing Mitchell from controlling successfully.
Mitchell tries to free his leg and advance position but Paso is retaining full guard. #T2#
Mitchell advances position into side control!
Mitchell lands a nice forearm strike.
Mitchell cracks Paso with a big elbow.
Paso is trying to control Mitchell's posture but Mitchell avoids it. #SUB#
Mitchell is trying to get an arm triangle but Paso is defending well.
Paso stops Mitchell from passing to mount.
Mitchell scoring with punches and elbows.
Mitchell wants to control but Paso is keeping him busy. #T3#
Mitchell landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Mitchell cracks Paso with a big elbow.
Paso takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Paso on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB#
Mitchell wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Paso, who protects the arm well.
Mitchell lands some shots froms side control.#SUB#
Mitchell goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Paso rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mitchell's guard! Nice work there by Paso!
Paso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mitchell is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Mitchell is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Mitchell slips a nice elbow through Paso's hands, connecting with Paso's forehead.
Mitchell lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Paso is looking to improve his position.
Paso is staying active underneath Mitchell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mitchell passes to full mount!
Matices Paso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paso really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Retard Mitchell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mitchell 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 Steve Smith scores the fight for Retard Mitchell!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Retard Mitchell!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Retard Mitchell!

Retard Mitchell wins by unanimous decision!

Event: QFC Tournament 1216 Round 1
Date: Feb 12, 2025

#R1##CL2#
Paso moves into the clinch.
Paso struggles to land a body shot inside as Dabba controls his hands.
Dabba misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Paso. #BC#
Dabba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dabba misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Paso moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Paso is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Dabba can't fight it off and eventually Paso manages to take the fight to the floor. Dabba looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Paso stops Dabba from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dabba landing heel shots to his opponent's back. Paso not amused, grabs the leg and drops back, looking for a heel hook. Dabba doesn't react quick enough and Paso cranks it - Dabba screams in pain and taps out! That was a really quick submission! Impressive stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Matices Paso!

Event: QFC Tournament 1216 Round 1
Date: Feb 12, 2025

#R1##CL#
Nicolas moves into the clinch.
Nicolas can't break the clinch.
Nicolas gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Harvey.
Nicolas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A frustrated look appears on Harvey's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Harvey tries to pull guard but Nicolas holds him up against the cage and eventually Harvey drops back down to his feet. #BC#
Nicolas breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harvey shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nicolas sprawls well. Nicolas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Harvey gets slowly back to his feet.
Ezequiel Nicolas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Austin Harvey.
Harvey shoots in looking for a takedown but Nicolas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Harvey's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T1#
Harvey is looking to clinch but Nicolas is avoiding it.
Harvey dives in for a single leg takedown but Nicolas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Nicolas tries to keep at a distance but Harvey has taken the fight into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nicolas.#TD#
Nicolas turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Harvey struggling a bit here.
Nicolas tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Harvey is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nicolas's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Harvey is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Nicolas is thwarting Harvey's attempts to control the position.
Nicolas blocks the strikes from Harvey.
Nicolas wants to take a breather but Harvey is having none of it.
Nicolas prevents Harvey from improving his position.
Harvey wants to control but Nicolas is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Harvey looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nicolas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Harvey is looking for a sweep. Nicolas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Nicolas is looking to take a break and control but Harvey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Nicolas gets tackled into the cage by Harvey. Harvey maintains the clinch.
Harvey wants a takedown but no success here. #BC2#
Harvey manages to break the clinch.
Nicolas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nicolas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Harvey.#TD2#
Harvey gets a double leg takedown into Nicolas's guard.
Nicolas wants to improve his position but instead Harvey has moved into half guard. #T4#
Harvey trying to control from half guard but Nicolas is working away.
Nicolas wants to control but Harvey is keeping busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Harvey looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nicolas manages to get to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Nicolas has his foot on Harvey's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Harvey works his way back into a safe position 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 Ezequiel Nicolas 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#
Nicolas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Harvey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Harvey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Harvey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Harvey fails with a takedown attempt.
Nicolas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Harvey is fending him off so far but Nicolas persists. Nope, Harvey circles away and we're back to standing.
Ezequiel Nicolas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Nicolas clinches up with Harvey and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Harvey pulls guard effortlessly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicolas trying to control the position from guard on top but Harvey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Harvey looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1#
Harvey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nicolas is one step ahead there.
Nicolas wants to control from the top but Harvey keeps moving.
Harvey pulls Nicolas in to control the position.
Harvey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nicolas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Harvey is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nicolas defends well.#SUB2#
Harvey looking for subs off his back but Nicolas has passed one foot through into half guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nicolas prevents Harvey from improving his position.
Harvey is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nicolas's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nicolas's back!
Nicolas trying to control the action but Harvey just sinks the hooks in.
Nicolas is trying to stand back up. #T3##SUB2#
Harvey patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Harvey has the hooks in. Nicolas is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Nicolas looking very determined here, making life difficult for Harvey.
I really don't envy Nicolas right now.
I would not like to be Nicolas right now.
Harvey's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Harvey tries to keep control of the position but Nicolas is staying busy.#T4#
Harvey misses with an elbow to the head.
Harvey struggling to land strikes to the head as Nicolas covers up.
Harvey is trying to stick to Nicolas's back but Nicolas is turning into Harvey. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Harvey's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Nicolas.
Harvey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nicolas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harvey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nicolas slips nicely into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harvey is trying to maintain the position but Nicolas is very close to passing his half guard.
Harvey works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Austin Harvey 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! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Harvey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nicolas trying to stall but Harvey improves his position.
Nicolas misses with a body punch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC2#
Harvey breaks from the clinch.
Harvey stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Harvey wants it to stay on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nicolas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Nicolas moves into range and clinches up with Harvey.#TD2#
Harvey gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Harvey trying to control the pace. #T1#
Nicolas is staying active underneath Harvey, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Harvey passes into side control, despite Nicolas's attempt to control the position. #SU2#
Harvey decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL#
Nicolas moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Harvey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harvey shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nicolas defends it nicely.#T2#
A jab from Harvey misses.
Harvey throws a right hand that Nicolas ducks under and follows up with a left that Nicolas also avoids with ease.
Nicolas tries to counter with a takedown but Harvey is quick to defend against it.
Nice takedown defense from Nicolas. No joy for Harvey on that attempt.
No luck for Nicolas with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezequiel Nicolas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harvey motions for Nicolas to come forward. Harvey throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Harvey shoots in for a double leg but Nicolas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Harvey stuffs the takedown attempt from Nicolas. Nicolas gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Nicolas moves into range and clinches up with Harvey.#T3#
Nicolas stops a takedown attempt from Harvey. #TD2#
Harvey jumps guard.
Nicolas trying to control but Harvey is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Nicolas drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Harvey dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Harvey controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nicolas wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Harvey manages to pass to side control. #T4#
Harvey works his way into full mount!
Harvey sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Harvey lands a big elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harvey tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ezequiel Nicolas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Austin Harvey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nicolas throwing hammer fists to the chest of Harvey. What's that going to do exactly?

And that's the end of the fight!
Austin Harvey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Harvey has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Austin Harvey!
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Austin Harvey!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Austin Harvey!

Austin Harvey wins by unanimous decision!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 10, 2025

#R1#
A lazy body kick from Malone #TD2#
and Shukur counters with a single leg into guard. Malone didn't expect that.
Shukur trying to control the position from guard on top but Malone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shukur looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Malone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shukur doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shukur manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Malone controls Shukur momentarily but Shukur frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Malone trying to strike off his back. #T1#
Shukur distracts Malone with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Malone wants to get back to his feet but Shukur is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Shukur with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shukur with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shukur lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Shukur is stalling in the full guard.
Shukur with a nice head shot there.
Shukur trying to control but Malone is working from the bottom.
Shukur must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shukur postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shukur 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.
Malone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shukur is one step ahead there. #T2##SUB#
Malone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shukur is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Shukur postures up in Malone's guard and throws a big left but Malone blocks it.
Shukur trying to control the position from guard on top but Malone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shukur tries to free his leg and advance position but Malone is retaining full guard.
Shukur looking to sit in guard and control but Malone gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Shukur keeping moving, preventing Malone from controlling successfully. #T3#
Shukur wants to sweep here but Malone controlling him for the moment.
Malone wants to control from the top but Shukur keeps moving.
Malone passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Malone postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Malone working the ground and pound but Shukur is defending the strikes.
Shukur is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Malone wants to take a breather but Shukur is having none of it.
Shukur has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Malone is working away from the top position though.#SU#
Malone decides to stand and escape the position. #TD2#
Shukur closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malone makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Malone.
Shukur trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ali Shukur dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Shukur shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Malone avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shukur.
Shukur slips a nice elbow through Malone's hands, connecting with Malone's forehead.
Ground and pound from Shukur.
Shukur scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Malone wants to get back to his feet.
Malone wants to control but Shukur is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shukur is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Malone keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shukur winds up and cracks Malone with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ali Shukur has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shukur is nestled in close to Malone, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T1#
Shukur prevents Malone from improving his position.#SUB2#
Shukur is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shukur is thwarting Malone's attempts to control the position.
Malone tries to roll over but Shukur keeps him under control.
Malone moves into full guard.
Shukur postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Malone looking for a sweep. Not yet Malone, not yet.
Shukur works over Malone with some ground and pound from guard.
Shukur working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shukur trying to control but Malone is working from the bottom.
Malone looking to control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shukur scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Shukur wants to control from the top but Malone keeps moving.
Shukur has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shukur content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Shukur stands up over Malone, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Shukur is in close to Malone's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Malone keeping moving, preventing Shukur from controlling successfully. #T3#
Malone trying to control the position.
Shukur connects with a couple of short punches.
Shukur working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Shukur tries to free his leg and advance position but Malone is retaining full guard.
Shukur working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Malone's head.#SUB#
Malone looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shukur makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Shukur works over Malone with some ground and pound from guard.
Shukur is in close to Malone's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Shukur is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4#
Shukur lands a couple of elbows.
Malone wants to stand up but Shukur is controlling him.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shukur's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SU2#
Malone is working an open guard so Shukur takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Shukur closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Shukur works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shukur working the ground and pound from side control.
Shukur lands some shots froms side control.
Malone is being controlled here.
Malone can't do much from the bottom here.
Malone gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ali Shukur showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Shukur shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Shukur showed some decent athleticism there.
Shukur with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Malone wants to get back to his feet.
Shukur takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Shukur is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Shukur connects with a nice short shot to Malone's temple. #T1#
Shukur lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Shukur thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Malone's head.
Shukur looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Malone has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shukur is working away from the top position though.
Malone wants to improve his position but Shukur is controlling well.
Shukur seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Malone trying to control but Shukur postures up.
Ali Shukur is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shukur takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Malone slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Shukur looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Malone throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Shukur wants to control from the top but Malone keeps moving.
Shukur throwing strikes from guard but Malone blocks nicely. #T3#
Shukur with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Shukur with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Shukur trying to control the position from guard on top but Malone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shukur working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Shukur cracks Malone with a solid left hand.
Shukur sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Malone had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shukur defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shukur scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
Shukur landing with the ground and pound.
Shukur chips away with some ground and pound.
Shukur controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Shukur scoring with some ground and pound.
Shukur wants to control from the top but Malone keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Malone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Skinhead Malone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shukur content to stall in guard here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ali Shukur comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shukur 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ali Shukur!
After the fight, Ali Shukur was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 10, 2025

#R1##TD#
Maunders fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rey sprawls well initially but Maunders persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Maunders lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maunders is nestled in close to Rey, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Maunders content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Maunders 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.
Ground and pound from Maunders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maunders is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Maunders wants to work for an arm triangle but Rey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T1#
Maunders lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Maunders is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Maunders working over Rey with some ground and pound. Rey looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Maunders is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Maunders scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Maunders prevents Rey from improving his position.
Maunders takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#ROC#Rey is rocked!
Maunders is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Rey is hurt! He's hurt bad - Maunders fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Rey from any more punishment! Congratulations to Maunders! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Maunders!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 07, 2025

#R1#
Malone has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Malone closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wolf wants to stand back up but Malone manages to pass into side control.
Wolf can't do much from the bottom here.
Wolf looks to move to half guard but instead Malone has passed into mount! Damn!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wolf really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wolf keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T1#
Malone tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wolf is looking to get to half guard.
Malone tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Let's hope that Malone 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.
Malone avoids the attempt from Wolf to control.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Malone is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Wolf can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Malone sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Malone lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Malone controlling from mount.
Wolf is in all sorts of trouble here.
Malone content just to control the position here.
Malone landing strikes, looking to finish! #T4#
Malone looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Malone controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Malone is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Wolf can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Malone controlling his opponent.
Wolf tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malone lands a nice shot to the head.
Malone tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Skinhead Malone dominated that round.
That's time! Wolf's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Wolf misses with a double jab. #CL2#
Wolf tries to keep at a distance but Malone has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Malone manages to break the clinch.
Wolf throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD#
Wolf closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Malone did well to prevent Wolf getting side control.
Malone wants to control but Wolf is keeping busy.
Malone manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Wolf is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Malone has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Wolf is looking to defend but Malone has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Wolf! Malone pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Wolf taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Skinhead Malone!

Event: QFC Tournament 1215 Round 2
Date: Feb 02, 2025

#R1#
Malone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cockerell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cockerell connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL#
Malone closes the distance and pushes Cockerell back into the cage.
Cockerell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cockerell is trying to break the clinch but Malone is controlling him.
Cockerell scores with a shot to the side of Malone's head.
Cockerell swings wildly with an uppercut but Malone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Cockerell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cockerell misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malone.
Malone is trying to pull guard but Cockerell has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cockerell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cockerell wants to get back to striking at distance but Malone won't allow it.
Malone has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cockerell is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cockerell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cockerell can't break the clinch. #TD#
Malone drags the fight down to the ground.
Malone looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Cockerell wants to pass the guard but Malone is keeping the position.
Cockerell trying to control the position from guard on top but Malone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cockerell stays in close to Malone's body and controls the position.
Malone lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Cockerell looking to control. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cockerell keeping full guard, as Malone tries to pass.
Cockerell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Malone is one step ahead there.
Malone is looking to stand up but Cockerell won't let him.
Malone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Malone thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malone controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Malone trying to control but Cockerell is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cockerell jabs Malone right on the nose. Malone blinks but takes it well.
Norton Cockerell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Malone closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Malone lands in his opponent's guard.
Malone 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.
Malone postures up.
Malone wants to stand but Cockerell is controlling his posture from full guard. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Malone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cockerell is keeping the position for now.
Malone connects with a couple of short punches.
Cockerell wants to sweep but no luck.
Malone trying to control the position from guard on top but Cockerell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Malone shoots in for a takedown but Cockerell shows good takedown defense.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Norton Cockerell will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A lazy left from Cockerell finds it's target.
Cockerell lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Malone ducks right into an uppercut from Cockerell.
Cockerell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Malone on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cockerell lands an overhand right.#TD#
Malone looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cockerell!

Cockerell explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cockerell scores with a crisp jab that stopped Malone in his tracks. #TD#
Malone closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cockerell to the mat! Cockerell manages to get full guard.

Cockerell manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Cockerell.
Cockerell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cockerell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cockerell prevents the takedown attempt. #T1##BC#
Malone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Malone on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Malone has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cockerell finds it's way round the side to connect with Malone's head.
Nice uppercut lands for Cockerell. That snapped Malone's head back.
Cockerell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cockerell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cockerell lands a nice looking body shot.
Cockerell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Malone takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cockerell scores with a nice strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good exchange - Cockerell coming out on top.
Cockerell smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC2#Malone is rocked!
Malone walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Oh Malone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cockerell has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cockerell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cockerell lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Malone falls backwards - clearly groggy! Cockerell dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Norton Cockerell!
Norton Cockerell looked relieved post fight as he said the following; '"That was bloody lovely, may I have another?"'.

Event: QFC Tournament 1215 Round 1
Date: Feb 01, 2025

#R1##CL#
Ujiyuki has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Nicolas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nicolas tries to clinch up but Ujiyuki circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice sprawl there from Ujiyuki as Nicolas shoots in.#CL2#
Nicolas drives through and clinches with Ujiyuki against the cage.
Ujiyuki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ujiyuki lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Nicolas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ujiyuki throws a series of punches but Nicolas avoids them all with ease.
Nicolas connects with a high kick. #CUT2#It looks like Sen Ujiyuki has been cut.
Nicolas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nicolas is looking to slow Ujiyuki down with leg kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nicolas tries to bum rush Ujiyuki with a series of wild strikes but Ujiyuki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ujiyuki sizes up Nicolas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nicolas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nicolas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ujiyuki.
Nicolas tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nicolas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Ujiyuki just misses with a punch to the body.
Ujiyuki catches Nicolas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nicolas connects with a leg kick.
Ujiyuki is looking to wear down Nicolas with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nicolas slips a jab and a cross from Ujiyuki.
Nicolas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ujiyuki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ujiyuki throws a body punch but Nicolas moves out of range.
Nicolas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ujiyuki defends it nicely.
Ujiyuki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nicolas misses the body punch
and Ujiyuki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nicolas wants to clinch up but Ujiyuki keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Ujiyuki as he connects with a hook.
Ujiyuki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A combination from Ujiyuki does no damage.
Nicolas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ujiyuki moves away.
Ujiyuki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nicolas.
Ujiyuki lands with an overhand left.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nicolas is defended easily by Ujiyuki.
Sen Ujiyuki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ezequiel Nicolas.
Ujiyuki scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A decent looking cross lands there for Ujiyuki.
Ujiyuki is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ujiyuki jabs Nicolas to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
Ujiyuki listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nicolas throws a head kick that misses.
Ujiyuki is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nicolas tries to clinch but Ujiyuki is having none of it.
Ujiyuki appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nicolas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL#
Ujiyuki closes the distance and clinches.
Ujiyuki is trying to break the clinch but Nicolas is controlling him.
Nicolas has Ujiyuki pressed against the cage, preventing Ujiyuki from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ujiyuki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nicolas blocks a body shot from Ujiyuki.
Nicolas is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ujiyuki gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nicolas looks winded!
Ujiyuki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nicolas tries to pull guard but Ujiyuki holds him up against the cage and eventually Nicolas drops back down to his feet.
Nicolas blocks a body shot from Ujiyuki. #T4#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ujiyuki controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Ujiyuki for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Ujiyuki can't find room to land a body shot as Nicolas controls the action.
Ujiyuki stalling.
Still in the clinch, Ujiyuki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ujiyuki stalls.
Ujiyuki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nicolass head.
Ujiyuki scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ujiyuki leaning against his opponent.
Nicolas looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sen Ujiyuki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sen Ujiyuki's cut.
That's time! Ujiyuki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nicolas shoots in looking for a takedown. Ujiyuki tries to sprawl out of it but Nicolas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ujiyuki manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ujiyuki connects with a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Ujiyuki as he connects with a hook.
Nicolas tries to clinch up
and Ujiyuki counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicolas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ujiyuki leaves Nicolas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ujiyuki jabs Nicolas right on the nose. Nicolas blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Ujiyuki lands a nice shot that snaps Nicolas's head back.
Nicolas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ujiyuki lands with a nice body punch.
Ujiyuki throws a body shot but no joy.
Ujiyuki lands a jab to the nose.
Nicolas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ujiyuki connects with a body shot.
Nicolas wants to clinch.
Nicolas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice jab there from Ujiyuki.
Ujiyuki lands a jab to the head. #ROC#Nicolas is rocked!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ujiyuki fails to land with a series of punches.
Nicolas is still on wobbly legs! Can Ujiyuki finish him?
Ujiyuki lands a jab.
Nicolas doesn't manage to clinch there - Ujiyuki circles away.
Ujiyuki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nicolas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nicolas misses with a takedown
and Ujiyuki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sen Ujiyuki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ezequiel Nicolas.
Nicolas is breathing heavily.
Ujiyuki stuffs the takedown attempt from Nicolas. Nicolas gets slowly back to his feet.
Ujiyuki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nicolas can do to turn this around?
Nicolas shoots in and drives through. Ujiyuki sprawls well.
Ujiyuki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nicolas is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ujiyuki throws a right hand that Nicolas ducks under and follows up with a left that Nicolas also avoids with ease.
Nicolas seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
Ujiyuki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ujiyuki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nicolass head. #T3#
Nicolas jumps guard but Ujiyuki stands there with Nicolas around his waist. Nicolas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nicolas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ujiyuki walks away with a smile on his face. Nicolas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ujiyuki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nicolas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ujiyuki keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nicolas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ujiyuki jabs at Nicolas's body.
Ujiyuki lunges at Nicolas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nicolas's hand.
Nicolas walks straight into a right hand from Ujiyuki - that's dropped him! Ujiyuki jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Nicolas from any more punishment! Nicolas complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sen Ujiyuki!
Sen Ujiyuki thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: QFC Tournament 1215 Round 1
Date: Feb 01, 2025

#R1#
Malone shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Malone is looking to clinch.
Simic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nemanja Simic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malone takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #TD#
Malone looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SU#
Malone decides to stand up.
Nice shot by Simic.
Nice shot by Simic.
Malone misses with a takedown attempt
and Simic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Malone tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Simic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Simic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Simic lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheers as Simic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Malone doesn't seem phased though.
Simic connects with a body shot that sends Malone's belly button to the back.
Malone is trying hard to land a takedown here. Simic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Skinhead Malone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simic scores with a nice head shot.
Simic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Simic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#TD#
Malone decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half 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!
Malone controlling the action here. #T2#
Malone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simic keeps working.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Simic can do anything to dispel that myth.
Simic pushes Malone off looking to stand but Malone dives back in and keeps control.
Malone passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Simic!
Malone trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Malone thowing shots but they're missing. #T3#
Simic avoids a series of strikes thrown by Malone. #SUB#
Malone has hold of Simic's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Simic manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Malone lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Simic is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Malone has taken his back!#SUB#
Simic tries to get to his feet, scrambling wildly. Malone sees the opportunity and transitions to an armbar that forces Simic to tap. Impressive finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Skinhead Malone!

Event: QFC Tournament 1215 Round 1
Date: Feb 01, 2025

#R1#
Cockerell lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cockerell connects with a good right hand that stumbles Paso. Paso circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL#
Paso rushes Cockerell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Paso pulls guard.
Cockerell won't allow Paso to sweep him here.
Cockerell is stalling in the full guard.
Cockerell trying to control the position from guard on top but Paso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cockerell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paso swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paso looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cockerell is one step ahead there.
Paso has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1##SUB#
Paso is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Paso wants to sweep here but Cockerell controlling him for the moment.
Paso keeping moving, preventing Cockerell from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Cockerell is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD#
Paso shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Paso tries to stand and escape but Cockerell is controlling the position.
Paso working Cockerell over with strikes.
Cockerell is trying to maintain the position but Paso is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Paso controlling the pace.
Paso is looking to stall here but Cockerell recovers full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paso trying to control but Cockerell is working from the bottom.
Cockerell working a defensive guard here.
Paso trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cockerell's guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cockerell connects with a body shot.
Paso tries to clinch up.
Jab, jab by Cockerell - just one landing.
Cockerell works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#TD#
Paso throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cockerell tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Paso is in Cockerell's guard.
Paso tries to stand but Cockerell is controlling from the bottom.
Cockerell pulls Paso in close to prevent any damage.
Cockerell is trying to control the position but Paso postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paso advances position into side control!
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 Matices Paso 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#
Cockerell tests Paso's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cockerell scores with a hook to the body. Paso takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Paso tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cockerell swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Paso moves into the clinch.
Cockerell misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Paso escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Paso shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cockerell napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cockerell defending against the ground and pound.
Cockerell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Paso wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Paso is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cockerell has escaped the position, nice work there.
Paso trying to control the position but Cockerell is working away. #T1#
Paso works to advance to full mount. Cockerell defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Matices Paso overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cockerell wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Paso.
Cockerell tries to hold on but Paso postures up.
Cockerell can't escape the position. #T2#
Cockerell tries to lock up and control but Paso gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cockerell working to try and regain half guard.
Cockerell is squirming around, avoiding Paso's attempts to control the action.
Paso landing strikes from the mount and Cockerell is in trouble!
Paso controlling from mount.
Cockerell is just holding on here. Paso manages to take his back. #T3#
Paso controlling well, preventing Cockerell from escaping the position.
Paso not allowing Cockerell to control his hands.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Cockerell looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Paso looking to break Cockerell's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Cockerell remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Paso will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Paso trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Cockerell doesn't escape.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Paso here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#SUB#
Paso is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Cockerell has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cockerell tries to roll but Paso sticks to his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matices Paso dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
A left lands for Cockerell.
Paso takes one on the chin but seems OK. #TD#
Cockerell tries to sprawl but Paso drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Paso seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cockerell is refusing to be controlled, as Paso sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cockerell is looking for a sweep. Paso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Paso in particular looking to stall.
Paso working Cockerell over with strikes.
Paso missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Paso sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Paso is thwarting Cockerell's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Paso shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cockerell keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cockerell dips to his left and cracks Paso with an uppercut!
Cockerell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cockerell scores with the left hand. Paso knows he should have avoided that one.
Paso is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Paso wants to clinch.#CL#
Paso has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cockerell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Paso - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cockerell lands with a right to the head.
Cockerell misses with the head strike. #T3#
Cockerell stops a takedown attempt from Paso.
Paso missing with knees to the body. #TD#
Paso has Cockerell pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Paso pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Cockerell tumbling to the mat - Paso dives into Cockerell's guard.
Paso postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cockerell working a defensive guard here.
Paso throwing strikes but missing.
Cockerell trying to keep a closed guard but Paso is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
Paso tries to stand but Cockerell is controlling from the bottom.
Cockerell controlling Paso's posture.
Paso wants to pass the guard but Cockerell is keeping the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cockerell sizes up Paso with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Paso takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cockerell bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Paso's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Norton Cockerell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Paso 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 Saam Ante scores the fight for Norton Cockerell!
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Matices Paso!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Norton Cockerell!

Norton Cockerell wins by split decision!
Post fight, Norton Cockerell stared into the camera and said '"That was bloody lovely, may I have another?"'.

Event: QFC Tournament 1121 Round 1
Date: Oct 01, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Alejandra drives through with a takedown into Mitch's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Mitch has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Alejandra off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Mitch throws a series of punches but Alejandra moves out of range.
Alejandra throws the left hand but Mitch avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Mitch closes the distance and clinches.
Alejandra takes an elbow to the temple. #BC#
Mitch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mitch fails to land the takedown.
Despite the aggression on Alejandra's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mitch tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alejandra swivels and escapes.
Alejandra throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Alejandra looks for a takedown but Mitch sprawls well.#TD2#
Alejandra dives in and scores a takedown into Mitch's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1#
Alejandra trying to control the position from guard on top but Mitch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mitch pulls Alejandra in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mitch is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Alejandra wants to control but Mitch is keeping busy.
Mitch slows the pace down in half guard. #SU#
Mitch decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Mitch looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sav Mitch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alejandra shoots in for a takedown but Mitch shows good takedown defense.
No luck for Mitch with that takedown attempt. #T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Alejandra or perhaps it was just good defense by Mitch, which made it look bad.
Mitch went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Alejandra looks winded!
Mitch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alejandra looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Mitch as he connects with a hook.
Mitch tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alejandra swivels and escapes.
Mitch looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alejandra is fending him off so far but Mitch persists. Nope, Alejandra circles away and we're back to standing.
Alejandra fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Mitch shoots in for a takedown but Alejandra shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Mitch clinches up with Alejandra and pushes him back against the cage.
Mitch drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #TD2#
Alejandra has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Mitch is trying to keep an underhook but Alejandra manages to get the takedown into half guard.

Mitch has one foot on Alejandra's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mitch shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alejandra as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Mitch closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mitch lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sav Mitch dominated that round.
That's time! Mitch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Alejandra tries to keep at a distance but Mitch has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Mitch breaks from the clinch.
Mitch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Mitch fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alejandra, pushing him back against the cage.
Alejandra scores with a hook to the body.
Mitch tries to pull guard but Alejandra holds him up against the cage and eventually Mitch drops back down to his feet. #BC2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Alejandra breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alejandra wants to clinch.#T1#
Mitch lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CL#
Mitch closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Mitch jumps guard and drags Alejandra to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mitch wants to stand and escape but Alejandra is having none of it.
Mitch controls Alejandra momentarily but Alejandra frees himself.
Alejandra really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mitch. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#ES#
Mitch manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC#
Mitch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Alejandra doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Mitch counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mitch is defended easily by Alejandra.
Mitch really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alejandra works over Mitch's head and body with a nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Mitch fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alejandra, pushing him back against the cage.
Alejandra wants to take the fight to the mat but Mitch manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mitch tries for a takedown but Alejandra manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sav Mitch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alejandra tries a knee to the head but Mitch blocks it. #T3#
Mitch wants a takedown.
Mitch wants a takedown.
Mitch manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mitch scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Mitch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mitch misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Alejandra counters by clinching up.
Alejandra fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mitch prevents the takedown attempt.
Alejandra is looking to take this one to the mat.#T4##BC#
Mitch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mitch looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mitch has a takedown stuffed.
Alejandra shoots in for a double leg but Mitch sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Alejandra fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mitch shoots in but no luck this time.
A head kick misses from Mitch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sav Mitch dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Alejandra throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Alejandra displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mitch.
Mitch shoots for a takedown but Alejandra saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Alejandra fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mitch to the ground. Alejandra is now in Mitch's guard.
Mitch trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Alejandra must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Alejandra 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.
Mitch will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mitch looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sav Mitch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alejandra trying to control the position from guard on top but Mitch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Mitch is trying to control the position but Alejandra postures up. #SU2#
Alejandra stands up from Mitch's guard - Alejandra perhaps looking for a knockout.
Mitch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alejandra can do to turn this around?
Mitch throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Alejandra counters with a single leg into guard. Mitch didn't expect that.
Alejandra wants to control from the top but Mitch keeps moving. #SUB#
Mitch working for a triangle but Alejandra defends it easily.
Mitch looking to control. #T2##SUB#
Alejandra got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mitch has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alejandra has managed to get both his arms back between Mitch's legs - danger averted.
Mitch is trying to control the position but Alejandra postures up.
Mitch is really struggling to control Alejandra but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mitch utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mitch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Alejandra is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alejandra fails with a takedown attempt.
Mitch fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Alejandra avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sav Mitch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mitch throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Alejandra's head.#T4#
Alejandra closes the distance and clinches up with Mitch, looking for a takedown. Alejandra pushes Mitch against the cage but Mitch circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Alejandra fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mitch avoids it really well and circles away.
Mitch tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Alejandra defends well and Mitch ends up having to push Alejandra into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Alejandra with the counter takedown but Mitch avoids it easily.
Mitch goes for a takedown in the clinch but Alejandra prevents it.
Mitch stops a takedown attempt from Alejandra.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alejandra blocks a body shot from Mitch.
Jessica Alejandra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sav Mitch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mitch changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Alejandra fights it off and pushes away nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jessica Alejandra comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mitch 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Sav Mitch!
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Sav Mitch!
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Sav Mitch!

Sav Mitch wins by unanimous decision!

Event: Ragnarok
Date: Mar 31, 2021

#R1##TD#
Nicolas drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nicolas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Strasser on the ground.
Nicolas throws a strike but Strasser rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Nicolas working for submissions but it's allowed Strasser to get to half guard. #SUB2#
Strasser is looking for a kimura but Nicolas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Strasser to get the leverage.
Nicolas tries to roll over but Strasser keeps him under control.
Strasser wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nicolas keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicolas trying to control from the bottom.
Strasser is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Strasser is looking to advance position but Nicolas won't allow it.
Nicolas tries to roll over but Strasser keeps him under control.#T1#
Strasser is looking to take a break and control but Nicolas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Strasser wants to free his trapped foot but Nicolas is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nicolas is refusing to be controlled, as Strasser sits in half guard.
Nicolas is trying to maintain the position but Strasser is very close to passing his half guard.
Strasser wants to take a breather but Nicolas is having none of it. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nicolas is trying to stand up here but Strasser is controlling him well.
Strasser works his way into side control.
Nicolas wants to control but Strasser postures up.
Strasser has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Nicolas is wriggling around trying to escape.
Strasser looking to ground and pound but Nicolas is blocking nicely.
Strasser looking to control but Nicolas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Strasser sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Strasser stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Strasser throws a chopping leg kick but Nicolas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#TD#
Nicolas dives in and scores a takedown into Strasser's guard.

Strasser pushes Nicolas off and scrambles back to his feet.
We've been informed that Strasser has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nicolas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Strasser swivels and escapes.
Nicolas is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Nice combo by Strasser! Oh, that's hurt him - Nicolas falls to the canvas and Strasser follows him into side control. #ROC2#Nicolas is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU2#
Strasser has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Oh Nicolas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nicolas darts in trying to clinch
and Strasser makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Strasser connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Nicolas out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benjamin Strasser!

Event: KOM Middleweights Semi Finals
Date: Mar 14, 2021

#R1#
Frost circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Frost counters with a shoot takedown. Samuel fights it but they end up in guard.
Samuel wants to get back to his feet but Frost passes into half guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Samuel is trying to get back to full guard.
Frost thows a huge punch but Samuel dodges it nicely.
Samuel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Frost thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Samuel defending well though.
Frost takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Frost seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Samuel for as long as he can get away with.
Frost thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Samuel's head. #T1#
Samuel wants to control but Frost is keeping busy.
Frost takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Samuel is pressing down on Frost's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Samuel is trying to control the position but Frost postures up.
Samuel pulls Frost in close to his closed guard and prevents Frost from doing any damage or advancing position.
Frost will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Samuel being controlled here, momentarily.
Frost throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Frost controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Samuel wants to clinch but Frost slips to the side#TD#
and Frost counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Samuel has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Frost off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Peter Samuel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Samuel moves to clinch but Frost breaks away #TD#
so Frost counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Samuel wants to get back to his feet but Frost passes into half guard. #REVB#
Samuel is pressing down on Frost's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Frost stopping the sweep attempt from Samuel.
Frost is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Frost pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Samuel is keeping the position for now.
Samuel 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.
Frost lands a couple of elbows.
Frost 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. #SUB2#
Samuel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Frost works over Samuel with some ground and pound from guard.
Frost controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Frost lands a couple of elbows.
Frost stands up over Samuel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Frost not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Frost sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Samuel's guard.
Frost trying to control the pace.
Frost 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paddy Frost dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Frost swats away the attempt to clinch by Samuel.
Samuel tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Frost counters with a single leg into guard. Samuel didn't expect that.
Frost controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Frost is pushing down on Samuel's leg trying to pass to half guard. Samuel is fighting to maintain full guard but Frost has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Frost seems content to control.
Frost wants to pass to mount but Samuel is defending the position.
Samuel wants to get back to his feet. #T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Frost continues to stall.
Frost works his way into full mount!
Samuel is in all sorts of trouble here.
Samuel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Frost. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Frost is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Samuel can do to turn this around?
Frost tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Frost has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2##SUB#
Frost is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Samuel is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Samuel flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Frost anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Samuel and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Frost slips an arm under Samuel chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Frost has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Frost is squeezing on Samuel like an anaconda would it's prey. Samuel fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paddy Frost!
Peter Samuel spoke after the fight, saying 'Disculpen por esta derrota la próxima de.les fallaré !'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 04, 2021

#R1#
The fighters circling - Achebe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Spartan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Achebe moves out of range of the body kick.
The Spartan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Achebe takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Aeric The Spartan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Spartan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Achebe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Achebe tries to bum rush The Spartan with a series of wild strikes but The Spartan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The Spartan misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Achebe counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Achebe.
Achebe showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The Spartan wants to stand up but Achebe is controlling him.
Achebe works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Achebe lands a nice short elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Achebe scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Achebe content to control rather than advance.
Achebe stops The Spartan from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Achebe scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Achebe content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Achebe's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Achebe winds up and cracks The Spartan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Achebe with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
It looks like Achebe might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The Spartan wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Achebe seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Achebe lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Achebe stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
More stalling from Achebe.
Achebe is continuing to stall.
The Spartan pushes Achebe off looking to stand but Achebe dives back in and keeps control.
Achebe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Achebe connects with a nice short shot to The Spartan's temple.
Achebe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The Spartan looks like he's trying to stand up. #T3#
Achebe slips a nice elbow through The Spartan's hands, connecting with The Spartan's forehead.
Achebe winds up and cracks The Spartan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The Spartan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Achebe scores with a couple of nice shots.
Achebe controlling the action here.
Achebe uses his free foot to push down on The Spartan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for The Spartan.
The Spartan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if The Spartan tries to get out of the position.
The Spartan is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Achebe lands with some strikes.
Achebe lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#ROC2#The Spartan is rocked!
Achebe controlling his opponent.
Achebe postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. The Spartan looks a forlorn figure.
Oh The Spartan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Achebe controlling from the full mount.
Achebe landing strikes from the mount and The Spartan is in trouble! #T4#
Achebe loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have The Spartan scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Achebe land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Achebe stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Olijunde Achebe!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 03, 2021

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Fox looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Magulov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Fox moves into the clinch.
Magulov looking to slow down the pace here.
Fox content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Fox tries to pull guard but Magulov won't allow it. #BC#
Magulov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Magulov keeps the fight on the outside.
Magulov misses with a two punch combination.
Fox tries to close the distance and clinch up but Magulov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fox tries to clinch up but Magulov circles away and keeps his distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fox tries to close the distance and clinch but Magulov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Fox gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Magulov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Magulov throws an elbow that misses. Fox uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Magulov's guard. Nice move by Fox!#REVB##T1##SUB#
Magulov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Fox stacks Magulov 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 Fox!
Fox wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magulov keeps working.
Fox controls the position from side control.
Magulov tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Fox easily slips into full mount! #SU2#
Fox gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!#T2##TD#
Magulov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fox was covering up waiting for the punch and Magulov finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Fox pushes Magulov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Fox tries to clinch but Magulov moves out of range. #CL2#
Fox closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Magulov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magulov misses with a jab, cross combination. #TD#
Fox gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Magulov to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Magulov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fox looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fox looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fox! #REVB##SU2#
Fox has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T3##CL#
Magulov moves into the clinch.#TD#
Magulov has clasped his hands together around Fox's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Fox sneaks out the side door and pushes Magulov away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Bobby Fox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magulov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fox shoots in but Magulov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fox misses with a head kick.
Magulov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fox is looking to clinch but Magulov is avoiding it. #TD#
Magulov shoots in and bounces Fox off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Fox is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Magulov presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Magulov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Magulov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Fox has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fox and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T4##CL2#
Fox has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fox is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Isen Magulov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Fox.
Fox drops down looking for an ankle pick but Magulov pulls his leg out and moves away. #TD#
Fox tries to sprawl but Magulov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Magulov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fox on the ground.
Fox is trying to maintain the position but Magulov is very close to passing his half guard.
Nice strikes from Magulov there.
Magulov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Magulov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fox is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Magulov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Magulov's back!#SUB2#
Fox has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Fox dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Fox tries to close the distance and clinch but Magulov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Magulov misses with a two punch combination. #CL2#
Fox darts in and clinches Magulov up against the cage.#BC#
Magulov breaks from the clinch.
Fox lunges at Magulov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Magulov's hand.
Nice uppercut there from Fox.#CUT2#It looks like Isen Magulov has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Magulov.
Fox fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Fox moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Fox manages to pull guard.
Fox working a defensive guard here.
Magulov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Magulov trying to control the position from guard on top but Fox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fox throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #T1##SUB2#
Fox looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fox manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Magulov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Fox wants to control from the top but Magulov keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magulov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magulov keeping full guard, as Fox tries to pass.
Fox wants to control from the top but Magulov keeps moving. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Magulov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Magulov tries to strike from the bottom.
Magulov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Fox wants to control from the top but Magulov keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Fox gets caught flat footed, as Magulov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Fox scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Fox looks for a takedown but Magulov sprawls well.#TD#
Magulov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Fox throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Fox is breathing heavily.#T3##TD#
Magulov gets the takedown into side control.

Fox sneaks out the side door and pushes Magulov away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD#
Magulov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Fox kicks off Magulov and gets to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fox moves in looking to clinch but Magulov pushes him off.#CL2#
Fox clinches up against the cage.
Fox has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Fox drags the fight down to the ground.
Magulov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Fox looking for a sweep. Not yet Fox, not yet.
Magulov cracks Fox with a solid left hand.
Magulov looking to sit in guard and control but Fox gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Magulov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Fox is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Magulov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Fox stacks Magulov 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 Fox!
Magulov tries to buck Fox off but Fox is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Fox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Isen Magulov's cut.
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##CL2#
Fox gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Magulov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fox looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fox showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Magulov.
Magulov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Magulov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fox looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Fox gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Magulov to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Fox has his feet on Magulov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Isen Magulov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fox tries to clinch there but Magulov circles away.
Magulov attempts a counter takedown but Fox avoids it well and moves away.#T1##TD#
Magulov shoots in and bounces Fox off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Fox manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fox.
Fox tries to pull guard but Magulov won't allow it. #BC#
Magulov breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Fox pushes Magulov up against the cage in a clinch.
Fox has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Magulov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Isen Magulov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Fox.
Fox using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Magulov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fox misses with an elbow over the top.#TD#
Magulov pulls Fox into guard.
Bobby Fox has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magulov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fox is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Magulov is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Fox dives into side control.
Magulov pushes Fox away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Fox gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Fox trying to control the action but Magulov is working from the bottom.
Fox looking to control but instead Magulov has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T3#
Fox thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Magulov's head.
Fox sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Fox's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Fox stops Magulov from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fox tries to clinch up.#TD#
Magulov dives in and scores a takedown into Fox's guard.

Fox has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Magulov off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #CL2#
Fox takes the fight into the clinch.
Fox wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fox tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC#
Magulov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Magulov swinging wildly here.
Isen Magulov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bobby Fox is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Magulov checks a low kick from Fox.
Magulov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Fox comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fox 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Fox!

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