Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 16, 2024

#R1#
Briggs is looking to clinch.
Gamble feints a counter leg kick.
Briggs misses with a head kick.
Gamble closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gamble uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Briggs.
Gamble fails with a takedown attempt.
Briggs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gamble was well out of range. Poor timing from Briggs.
Gamble takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Briggs cracks a nice hook into Gamble's ribs.
Gamble fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Briggs has Gamble up against the cage in a clinch.
Good body shot from Briggs.
Briggs can't find room to land a body shot as Gamble controls the action. #BC#
Briggs breaks from the clinch.
Gamble is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1##CL#
Briggs gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Briggs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Gamble gets tackled into the cage by Briggs. Briggs maintains the clinch.
Briggs cracks Gamble with a nice body shot.
Briggs digs a right hand underneath Gamble's ribcage. Gamble let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Briggs is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Savion Briggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Gamble.
Gamble looks winded!
Briggs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Briggs tries to work over Gamble's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Briggs can't find room to land a body shot as Gamble controls the action. #BC#
Briggs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gamble tries to clinch up.#CL#
Briggs fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gamble, pushing him back against the cage.
Briggs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Briggs breaks from the clinch.
Briggs tries to close the distance and clinch but Gamble swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Briggs goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Briggs lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL#
Briggs gets a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Briggs misses with a body punch.
Briggs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Briggs tries to work over Gamble's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Briggs lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gamble tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Briggs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Briggs can't find room to land a body shot as Gamble controls the action.
Gamble tries to pull guard but Briggs forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Briggs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Briggs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Briggs struggles to land a body shot inside as Gamble controls his hands.
Briggs has Gamble pressed against the cage, preventing Gamble from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Briggs manages to break the clinch.
Briggs swinging wildly here. #T3#
A left and a right from Briggs both land. Nice combination. #CL#
Gamble gets tackled into the cage by Briggs. Briggs maintains the clinch.
Briggs tries to work over Gamble's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Briggs works on Gamble's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Briggs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Briggs forces Gamble back against the cage and clinches.
Briggs struggles to land a body shot inside as Gamble controls his hands.
Briggs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Briggs tries a body shot but Gamble blocks it.
Briggs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Briggs tries to throw a body punch but Gamble avoids it by throwing Briggs back against the cage. #BC#
Briggs breaks from the clinch.
Briggs lands a nice hook to Gamble's body. Gamble takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Briggs scores with a punch to the head.
Briggs is looking to wear down Gamble with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gamble blocks a head kick by Briggs.
Gamble slips a jab and a cross from Briggs. #CL#
Briggs closes the distance and clinches.
Briggs taking a breather.
Briggs lands a body shot.
Briggs lands a hook that snaps the head of Gamble backwards. #BC#
Briggs breaks the clinch.
Briggs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Briggs throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gamble stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Briggs scores with a jab to the jaw.
Briggs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Briggs darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Briggs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Savion Briggs dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Briggs tries to clinch but Gamble is having none of it.
Briggs sets himself, and Gamble steps forward looking for the clinch! Briggs avoids it this time.
Gamble fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gamble shoots in looking for a takedown. Briggs tries to sprawl out of it but Gamble keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Briggs manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gamble shoots for a takedown but Briggs saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Savion Briggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Gamble.
Briggs looks to score with a jab to the body but Gamble is just out of range.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Briggs breaks the clinch.
Damien Gamble is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Gamble 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Briggs fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gamble checks it well. #CL#
Briggs closes the distance and clinches.
Savion Briggs has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gamble is breathing heavily.
Briggs can't find room to land a body shot as Gamble controls the action. #BC#
Briggs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Savion Briggs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Briggs throws a leg kick but Gamble sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gamble swats away the attempt to clinch by Briggs.
It seemed like Gamble was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Briggs throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gamble.
Gamble unleashes a big counter combination but Briggs bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Briggs takes a swing at Gamble's ribcage but misses.
Gamble throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Briggs's waist but Briggs gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gamble off to one side.
Briggs misses the shot to the body.
Gamble has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gamble circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Briggs has closed the distance and engaged Gamble in a clinch. #BC#
Briggs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Briggs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Briggs fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gamble looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Briggs tries to clinch up.
Briggs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gamble can do to turn this around?#T2#
Gamble on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Briggs misses the shot to the body.
Savion Briggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Briggs instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Briggs breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Briggs moves into the clinch.
Briggs struggles to land a body shot inside as Gamble controls his hands.
Briggs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Briggs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Briggs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gamble's elbow.
Briggs lands a body punch in the clinch.
Briggs dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC#
Briggs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gamble looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Savion Briggs is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Briggs closes the distance and clinches.
Briggs lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Briggs presses Gamble against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Briggs.
A left hand lands to the body for Briggs.
Briggs tries to work over Gamble's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Briggs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Briggs moves into the clinch.#BC#
Briggs breaks the clinch.
Briggs scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gamble doesn't seem bothered though.
Briggs lands with an uppercut that bounces Gamble off the cage and back into range.
Briggs moves in looking to clinch but Gamble pushes him off.
Briggs is looking to clinch.
Briggs wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Briggs rushes Gamble and presses him up against the cage.
Briggs struggles to land a body shot inside as Gamble controls his hands.
Gamble blocks a body shot from Briggs. #T4#
A short body shot lands from Briggs as the two fighters clinch.
Briggs lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Briggs breaks from the clinch.
Gamble checks a low kick from Briggs.
Briggs ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Briggs scores with a hook to the body. Gamble takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Briggs fails to land with a series of punches.
Briggs moves in looking to clinch but Gamble pushes him off.
Briggs fails with an attempt to clinch.
Briggs misses with a wild body shot.
Gamble walks into a jab.
Briggs throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Briggs takes the fight into the clinch.
Briggs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Savion Briggs dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Briggs lands a slapping body shot.
Briggs tries to clinch up but Gamble circles away and keeps his distance.
Gamble checks a leg kick nicely.
Briggs fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Gamble.
Briggs throws a body shot but no joy.
Gamble avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Despite the aggression on Gamble's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The fighters circling - Briggs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gamble tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Briggs paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gamble tries to clinch
and Briggs counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Briggs lands a nice looking body shot.
Briggs blocks a head kick by Gamble.
Briggs throwing a counter right hand but Gamble manages to avoid it.
Briggs throws the kick towards the body but Gamble avoids it.
Gamble takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Briggs throws a series of strikes that have Gamble backpedaling. #T1##CL#
Briggs moves into the clinch.
Briggs content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Briggs struggles to land a body shot inside as Gamble controls his hands. #BC#
Briggs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Briggs's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Briggs duly obliges.
Briggs throws a right and a left that Gamble avoids nicely.
Briggs moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGamble.#CL#
Briggs clinches up against the cage.
Briggs misses with a punch to the body.
Briggs struggles to land a body shot inside as Gamble controls his hands. #TD2#
Gamble pulls Briggs into guard.
Briggs has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gamble is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Briggs trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Gamble trying to keep a closed guard but Briggs is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##CL#
Briggs has closed the distance and engaged Gamble in a clinch. #BC#
Briggs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gamble tries to score a power double leg takedown but Briggs sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gamble somewhat.#CL#
Briggs pushes Gamble up against the cage in a clinch.
Briggs lands a body punch in the clinch.
Briggs can't find room to land a body shot as Gamble controls the action.
Briggs digs a right hand underneath Gamble's ribcage. Gamble let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Briggs is pushing Gamble up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Briggs creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Briggs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Briggs gets a clinch.
Briggs misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Briggs.
Briggs lands with a light punch inside.
Briggs pressing his opponent against the cage.
Briggs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Briggs stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Briggs has Gamble pressed against the cage, preventing Gamble from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A body shot lands from Briggs.
Damien Gamble has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Savion Briggs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Briggs presses Gamble against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Savion Briggs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Briggs, 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:24
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:24
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Savion Briggs!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 15, 2024

#R1#
Waller throws a jab but it's blocked by Spring.
A counter left hand to the body from Spring misses its target.
Waller just misses with a punch to the body.
Waller has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Waller there as he acknowledges the shot.
Spring misses the jab.
Waller's jab looks to have found its range, popping Spring under the eye.
Spring looks to land a right hand but Waller moved out of range.
Spring throws a jab when Waller was well out of range.
Jab, jab by Spring - just one landing.
Spring throws a looping overhand right but Waller ducks down to avoid it.
Spring moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWaller.
Waller fails to land with a series of punches.
Spring lands with a right hand.
Waller gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Spring throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Waller stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spring lands a nice shot that snaps Waller's head back.
Spring waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Waller.
Waller was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T1#
Spring's corner calls for a 1-2. Spring obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Waller slips a jab from Spring.
Spring misses with an uppercut.
Waller thuds his right hand into Spring's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Spring throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spring throws a big shot that misses.
Spring looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Waller ducks right into an uppercut from Spring.
Spring pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Spring backs off Waller throws a huge counter combo but Spring manages to avoid it all.
Waller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spring.
A nice side step and Waller releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Spring throws a shot from downtown. Waller moves away and avoids it.
Spring backing away here, and Waller unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Spring throws a jab when Waller was well out of range.
As Spring backs off Waller throws a huge counter combo but Spring manages to avoid it all.
Spring misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Spring misses with a wild body shot.
Spring throws a right and a left that Waller avoids nicely.
As Spring backs off Waller throws a huge counter combo but Spring manages to avoid it all.
Waller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Spring looks to score with a jab to the body but Waller is just out of range.
Spring lands with a hook. Waller tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spring lands a jab-cross combination. #ROC#Waller is rocked!
Spring connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Waller out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marcus Spring!
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Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 20, 2024

#R1#
Whitehead misses the body punch #KD2#
and Ward counters with a head kick that drops Whitehead to the mat! Whitehead scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Whitehead throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Whitehead backs off Ward throws a huge counter combo but Whitehead manages to avoid it all.
Whitehead throws a sloppy body shot #TD2#
and Ward counters with a nice double leg into side control. Whitehead won't be happy with that. #ROC2#Whitehead is rocked!#SUB2#
Ward tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Oh Whitehead is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Ward working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ward thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whitehead manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ward's best efforts.#SUB2#
Ward is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ward prevents Whitehead from improving his position.
Whitehead holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Whitehead seems to have got his legs back now.
Whitehead avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ward.
Whitehead wants to get back to full guard.
Whitehead is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Ward is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Whitehead trying to control here.
Whitehead wants to improve his position but Ward is controlling well. #SUB2#
Ward is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Whitehead tries to get to full guard but Ward has control of the leg.
Whitehead moves into full guard. #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.
Whitehead looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ward is one step ahead there.
Whitehead keeping moving, preventing Ward from controlling successfully.
Whitehead looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Whitehead on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Whitehead tries to get out of the position.
Whitehead keeping moving, preventing Ward from controlling successfully.
Whitehead looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ward is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Ward drops back, looking for a kneebar! Whitehead looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Whitehead looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Whitehead! #REVR##T3#
Whitehead scoring with punches from side control.
Ward tries to improve position but can't.
Whitehead lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Whitehead creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ward tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ward takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Whitehead lands a few punches from side control.
Ward is trying to control Whitehead's posture but Whitehead avoids it.
Ward takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Whitehead lands a nice forearm strike.
Whitehead is chipping away with strikes.
We've been informed that Ward has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Whitehead cracks Ward with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ward takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T4#
Ward taking a bit of punishment here - Whitehead scoring with strikes.
Whitehead working away.
Whitehead connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ward some visible discomfort.
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!
Ward is trying to improve his position.
Whitehead controls the position.
Ward struggling a bit here.
Whitehead working the body and head with strikes.
Whitehead lands a decent elbow from side control.
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Whitehead landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ward manages to get back to half guard.
Whitehead seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Whitehead drops an elbow to the side of Ward's head.
Whitehead slips a nice elbow through Ward's hands, connecting with Ward's forehead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Whitehead dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Whitehead shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ward napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ward is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Paul Whitehead overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Whitehead wants to pass to mount but Ward is defending the position. #SUB2#
Ward looking for submissions off his back.
Ward on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Whitehead.
Whitehead is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ward can do to turn this around?
Whitehead drops an elbow to the side of Ward's head. #SUB2#
Ward looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Ward looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitehead takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ward is trying to stand.
Whitehead stalling. #T1#
Whitehead lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Whitehead is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ward is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Whitehead working the head and body with strikes.
Whitehead prevents Ward from improving his position.
Whitehead is looking to take a break and control but Ward is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Whitehead connects with a nice short shot to Ward's temple.
Whitehead seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Whitehead working the head and body with strikes.
Ward on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Whitehead looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Whitehead lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
Whitehead wants to pass to mount but Ward is defending the position.
Ward on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Ward is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Whitehead pulls his head out easily.
Ward moves into full guard.
Ward keeping moving, preventing Whitehead from controlling successfully.
Whitehead stands up over Ward, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Whitehead lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ward keeping moving, preventing Whitehead from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Ward working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Whitehead doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Whitehead manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Whitehead makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3##SUB2#
Ward is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Whitehead makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Whitehead content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Whitehead is working Ward over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Whitehead lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ward looking to control.
Whitehead trying to control the position from guard on top but Ward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Whitehead is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ward is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Whitehead's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Whitehead lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Whitehead avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ward is breathing heavily.
Whitehead trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom. #T4#
Whitehead landing some decent shots from guard.
Whitehead stands up over Ward, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Whitehead trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
Whitehead lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Whitehead trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
Whitehead's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Whitehead wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving.
Whitehead connects with a couple of short punches.
Whitehead working some strikes from top position.
Whitehead trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Whitehead dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Whitehead tries for a takedown but Ward circles away easily#TD2#
and Ward counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ward.
Whitehead keeping moving, preventing Ward from controlling successfully.
Whitehead looking to control.
Whitehead lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Whitehead wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving.
Whitehead with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Whitehead got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ward has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Whitehead has managed to get both his arms back between Ward's legs - danger averted.
Whitehead stands up over Ward, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Whitehead content to stall in guard here.
Whitehead connects with a couple of short punches.#T1##SUB2#
Ward working for a triangle but Whitehead defends it easily.
Whitehead keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ward's head.
Whitehead with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Whitehead got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ward has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Whitehead has managed to get both his arms back between Ward's legs - danger averted.
Whitehead postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Whitehead scoring with punches to the head and body.
Whitehead wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving.
Whitehead distracts Ward with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Whitehead scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Ward looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T2#
Ward has momentary wrist control but Whitehead slips an elbow through the middle.
Ward manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Whitehead manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Ward takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Whitehead seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Whitehead wants to sweep but no luck.
Whitehead bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ward's guard. #REVR#
Whitehead content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Whitehead's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Whitehead tries to free his leg and advance position but Ward is retaining full guard.
Whitehead stands up over Ward, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Whitehead trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
Whitehead is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Whitehead scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Ward looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Whitehead passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Check out the look on Whitehead's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Whitehead lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ward down.
Ward taking punishment in the form of punches.
Whitehead is putting a hurting on Ward here, landing some big shots from side control.
Whitehead is working Ward over with some ground and pound from side control.
Whitehead working the head and body with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Ward's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Whitehead working the head with strikes.
Ward gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Ward looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Ward taking some punishment here, with Whitehead in his half guard.
Ward trying to control but Whitehead postures up.
Whitehead scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ward is looking for a sweep. Whitehead is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ward is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Whitehead scores with a couple of nice shots.
Whitehead lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ward is trying to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Whitehead showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Whitehead, 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Whitehead!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 20, 2024

#R1#
Tung takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#It looks like Daniel Tung has been cut.
Tung misses with a wild combination.
Rolls thuds a left hand into Tung's body.
Rolls connects with a right hand. Tung shakes it off.
Tung ducks right into an uppercut from Rolls.
Rolls buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rolls connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tung momentarily. #ROC2#Tung is rocked!
Rolls drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Tung's head, knocking him out cold! Rolls is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). KeAndre Rolls!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 19, 2024

#R1#
Hong missing with a left hand there. Waller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hong looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#CL2#
Waller forces Hong back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Waller manages to break the clinch.
Hong really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A cross from Waller lands.
Waller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Waller keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CL2#
Hong tries to keep at a distance but Waller has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Waller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Waller connects with the punch.#T1#
Hong moves forwards but Waller connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Waller loads up on a big right hand but Hong slips the punch.
It looked like Hong was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A left and a right from Waller both land. Nice combination.
Waller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hong appears to be looking for a big counter.
Waller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Waller connects with a leg kick.
Jonathan Hong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Waller fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A slow jab from Waller misses its intended target. #T2#
Waller lands a jab to the head.
Waller throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hong slips a jab and a cross from Waller.
It looked like Hong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Waller connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Waller pushes Hong up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Waller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hong takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #CL2#
Waller clinches. #T3##BC2#
Waller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Waller.
Hong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Waller throws a combination that misses
and Hong counters with a three punch combo that has Waller backing up. Waller nods at Hong to acknowledge the strikes.
Waller pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hong back to the cage. Waller follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Waller lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hong at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Waller. Those never looked like landing.
Hong appears to be looking for a big counter.
Waller misses with a looping left.
It looked like Hong was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T4#
Waller throws a head kick but Hong moves out of range.
Waller looks to land a combination but Hong avoids it well.
A slapping leg kick lands for Waller.
Waller throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hong appears to be looking for a big counter.
Waller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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!
Waller looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL2#
Waller forces Hong back against the cage and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nino Waller dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Waller looks to land a combination but Hong avoids it well.
Hong seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Waller lands a nice shot that snaps Hong's head back.
Nice sprawl there from Hong as Waller shoots in.
A little feinted left hand from Hong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Waller lands a right hook to the body.
Waller throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Hong to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid body kick from Waller. #CL2#
Waller has managed to clinch. #T1##BC2#
Waller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Waller throws an overhand right that lands on Hong's shoulder, as Hong tries to avoid the shot.
Hong seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hong looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Waller buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Waller tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hong sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Waller somewhat.
Hong defending well as Waller loads up on a big left hand.
Hong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Hong on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hong takes one to the side of the head.
Waller swings for the body but Hong moves out of range.
That kick from Waller tenderised Hong's leg. Hong is trying to keep his angry face on.
Waller throws a head kick that half lands.
Waller connects with a leg kick.
Hong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nino Waller seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Waller feints and then cracks Hong's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hong down.
Waller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Hong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Waller feints and then cracks Hong's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hong down.
Hong slips a jab from Waller.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Waller throws a lazy right hand but Hong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Waller buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Waller lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Waller lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hong ducks under a wild hook from Waller.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Waller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hong.
Waller looks to score with a jab to the body but Hong is just out of range.
Hong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nino Waller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Waller misses with a jab, cross combination.
Waller misses with a series of wild punches.
Hong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hong on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hong staying out of range there.
Hong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slow jab from Waller misses its intended target. #T1#
Waller misses with a lunging right hand
and Hong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hong walks into a straight right hand from Waller.
Hong is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Waller wants to clinch.#CL2#
Waller moves into the clinch.#T2#
Waller has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Waller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nino Waller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Waller circles away quickly and effectively.
Waller throws a right and a left that Hong avoids nicely.
A head kick misses from Waller.
As Waller looks to move away, Hong throws a big counter combo but Waller just gets out of the way.
Waller clobbers Hong with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Waller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hong is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Waller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hong throws a big counter combination but Waller scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Waller fails with a takedown attempt.
Hong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Waller.
Waller lands with an uppercut that bounces Hong off the cage and back into range.
Hong takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T4#
Waller throws a shot to the body.
Waller throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Waller lands a slapping body shot.
Waller throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Waller lands a head shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Waller gets a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nino Waller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Waller 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nino Waller!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 19, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Gamble fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Camacho sprawls well initially but Gamble persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gamble is controlling the pace. #SUB#
Camacho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gamble pulls his head out easily.
Camacho slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Camacho is on top in guard. #REVR#
Gamble really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Camacho. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camacho slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Camacho is trying to get an arm triangle but Gamble is defending well. #T1##SUB#
Camacho is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gamble has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gamble can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Camacho tries for a kimura but Gamble is defending well.
Camacho is looking to take a break and control but Gamble is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Camacho tries for a kimura but Gamble is defending well. #T2##SUB#
Camacho is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gamble has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Camacho is trying to get an arm triangle but Gamble is defending well.
Gamble stops Camacho from passing to mount.
Camacho wants to control but Gamble is keeping him busy. #T3##SUB#
Camacho is trying to get an arm triangle but Gamble is defending well. #SUB#
Camacho is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gamble has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Camacho working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Camacho wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gamble, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Camacho thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
Camacho trying to control the position but Gamble is working away.
Camacho tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gamble's legs.
Gamble tries to buck Camacho off but Camacho is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Camacho wants to control but Gamble is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Camacho has hold of Gamble's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Gamble seems comfortable defending it but Camacho has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Gamble is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Gamble is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Camacho couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kole Camacho!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 09, 2024

#R1#
Gamble throws a sloppy head kick and Storrie moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Gamble shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gamble prevents Storrie from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Storrie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gamble throws a big elbow that misses.
Storrie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storrie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Storrie is trying to control the position but Gamble postures up. #SU2#
Gamble gets to his feet. Storrie looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Gamble fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
Storrie throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Storrie has a takedown stuffed.
Gamble swats away the attempt to clinch by Storrie.
Storrie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Gamble gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gamble controlling the action here for a moment. #TD2#
Storrie is fighting off a takedown attempt but Gamble is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Storrie to the mat. Storrie regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#T2#
Gamble stopping the sweep attempt from Storrie.#SU2#
Gamble stands up and waves to Storrie to follow him.
Gamble shoots for a double leg takedown but Storrie sprawls well. He's pushed Gamble's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Storrie is looking for a counter combo.
Storrie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gamble sprawls well. Gamble wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Storrie gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Storrie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Storrie is breathing heavily.
Storrie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gamble pinned against the cage. Gamble gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Gamble fails with the takedown.
Gamble lands a nice shot to the body.
Gamble avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Gamble closes the distance and clinches.
Storrie wants to get back to striking at distance but Gamble won't allow it.
Storrie tries for a takedown. No joy.
Storrie tries to pull guard but Gamble holds him up against the cage and eventually Storrie drops back down to his feet.
Storrie tries to score a body lock takedown but Gamble shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T4#
Storrie gets underhooks to prevent Gamble's takedown attempt.
Storrie is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Gamble jumps into guard, dragging Storrie to the mat.
Storrie trying to control the position from guard on top but Gamble is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU#
Storrie stands up from Gamble's guard - Storrie perhaps looking for a knockout.
Storrie avoids the head kick by Gamble.
Gamble displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Storrie.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gamble throws a head kick that misses.
Storrie thinks about countering with a head kick.
Storrie misses with a takedown attempt - Gamble sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Gamble dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Storrie looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gamble lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Storrie backs up against the cage.
Storrie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gamble dives in for a single leg takedown but Storrie sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gamble throws a sloppy head kick and Storrie moves out of range easily.
Storrie walks into a left hand.
Storrie goes for a double leg but Gamble avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gamble continues to drive forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storrie is trying to pull guard but Gamble turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Storrie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Storrie working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Gamble breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gamble darts in looking for a takedown but Storrie gets double underhooks and turns Gamble into the cage.
Gamble has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Gamble swats away the attempt to clinch by Storrie.
Gamble avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Max Storrie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gamble walks forward, straight into a front kick from Storrie.
Storrie tries to clinch there but Gamble circles away.
A head kick misses from Gamble.
Storrie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gamble pinned against the cage. Gamble gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Storrie dives in for a single leg takedown but Gamble sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gamble can't get the takedown. #T2#
Storrie is looking to control Gamble's arms but Gamble gets an underhook and turns him. Now Storrie has his back to the cage. #BC2#
Gamble's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Storrie tries to clinch but Gamble is having none of it.
Storrie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gamble was well out of range. Poor timing from Storrie.
Storrie lands a jab to the head.
Storrie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gamble is fending him off so far but Storrie persists. Nope, Gamble circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Gamble instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Gamble escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Storrie goes for a double leg but Gamble avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gamble continues to drive forward.
Storrie wants a takedown but no success here.
Storrie is trying to break free.#T3#
Gamble tries to score a body lock takedown but Storrie shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gamble pressing his opponent against the cage.
Storrie can't break the clinch.
Storrie really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Storrie is looking to control Gamble's arms but Gamble gets an underhook and turns him. Now Storrie has his back to the cage. #BC2#
Gamble breaks the clinch.
Storrie stuffs the takedown attempt from Gamble. Gamble gets slowly back to his feet.
Storrie drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gamble sprawls and moves away.
Storrie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gamble is fending him off so far but Storrie persists. Nope, Gamble circles away and we're back to standing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gamble! But no joy.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gamble has a takedown stuffed.
Gamble takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Storrie throws a head kick but Gamble moves out of range.
Gamble tries a head kick but it misses.
Gamble shoots for a double leg takedown but Storrie sprawls well. He's pushed Gamble's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gamble has his takedown stuffed
and Storrie counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Storrie wants to clinch.
Gamble throws a big counter head kick but Storrie avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Gamble showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Storrie with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Gamble moves into the clinch.
Gamble missing with knees to the body.
Gamble prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gamble stops a takedown attempt from Storrie.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Storrie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gamble has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Storrie avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Storrie jumps guard but Gamble turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gamble is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gamble content to slow the pace in the clinch. #BC2#
Gamble breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Gamble rushes Storrie and presses him up against the cage.
Storrie is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T1#
Storrie is pressed up against the cage. Gamble has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Storrie down to the mat. Storrie avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Gamble gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Storrie working hard to break the clinch.
Gamble goes for a takedown attempt but Storrie pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL2#
Gamble gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gamble is looking for a takedown.
Storrie is trying to break free.
Gamble fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T2#
Storrie missing with knees to the body.
Storrie tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Storrie is trying to pull guard but Gamble turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Gamble successfully pulls guard.
Storrie passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gamble takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Storrie trying to control the action but Gamble is working from the bottom.
Gamble is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Storrie prevents Gamble from escaping the position.
Gamble looks to move to half guard but instead Storrie has passed into mount! Damn!
Gamble taking shots to the head. #SU#
Storrie get's back to his feet.
Storrie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Storrie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gamble swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gamble stuffs the takedown attempt from Storrie. Storrie gets slowly back to his feet.
Gamble tries to counter by closing the distance.#T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Storrie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gamble throws a counter combo.
Gamble tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Gamble. No joy for Storrie on that attempt.
Gamble shoots in for a takedown but Storrie shows good takedown defense.
As Gamble looks to move away, Storrie throws a big counter combo but Gamble just gets out of the way.
Storrie connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#TD2#
Gamble shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Storrie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Max Storrie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Damien Gamble is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Storrie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gamble passes into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Damien Gamble comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gamble 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damien Gamble!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 08, 2024

#R1#
Rivers doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Rolls moves into the clinch.#BC#
Rolls pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rivers with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rolls makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A jab lands there for Rolls.#CL#
Rolls darts in and clinches Rivers up against the cage.
Rolls lands a knee to the body.
Rolls working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Rolls breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Rolls darts in and clinches Rivers up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A hook to the body from Rolls. #T1##BC#
Rolls breaks from the clinch.
Rolls throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rivers stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
Rolls rushes Rivers and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rolls lands with a short shot to the head.
Rivers tries for a takedown but Rolls manages to get underhooks.
KeAndre Rolls has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khalil Rivers.#TD#
Rolls gets control of Rivers's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rolls will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rolls is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rivers is controlling him. #SUB2#
Rivers drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rivers jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2##SUB2#
Rivers drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rivers jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rivers controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rolls wants to stand and escape but Rivers is having none of it.
Rivers should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#ES#
Rolls pushes Rivers off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Rivers takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rivers shoots in for a takedown but Rolls shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T3#
Rivers with a poor takedown
and Rolls counters with a three punch combo that has Rivers backing up. Rivers nods at Rolls to acknowledge the strikes.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rolls!
Rivers fails with the takedown
and Rolls counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL#
Rolls darts in and clinches Rivers up against the cage.#BC#
Rolls breaks from the clinch.
Rivers wants to clinch but Rolls slips to the side
enabling Rolls to counter with a crisp jab.
A nice combination there by Rolls. #ROC#Rivers is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rolls changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rivers tries to clinch up
and Rolls counters with a low kick, right behind Rivers 's knee. #T4##CL#
Rolls darts in and clinches Rivers up against the cage.#BC#
Rolls's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rivers shoots for a takedown but Rolls saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rivers fails with the takedown
letting Rolls counter with a right hand.
Rivers drops his hands momentarily and Rolls takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

KeAndre Rolls dominated that round.
That's time! Rolls's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rolls cracks Rivers with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Rivers tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Rolls pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Rivers is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). KeAndre Rolls!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 08, 2024

#R1#
Oper connects with a leg kick.
Oper is looking to clinch but Ward is avoiding it.
Oper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ward swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ward wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oper looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Oper closes the distance and pushes Ward back into the cage.
Oper misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ward.
Oper tries to land knees in the clinch but Ward avoids the damage to the body.
Ward blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Oper takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ward tries to score a body lock takedown but Oper shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Oper stops a takedown attempt from Ward. #TD#
Ward has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Oper regains guard immediately.
Ward has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB#
Ward drops back looking for a leg! Oper is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Oper manages to kick Ward off! Ward jumps back into Oper's guard.
Ward trying to control but Oper is working from the bottom. #T1#
Oper preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Oper utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Ward is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Oper is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Oper has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Oper preventing the sweep.
Oper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ward swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Oper trying to control the position from guard on top but Ward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ward had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Oper defends it easily.#T2#
Oper distracts Ward with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Ward working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Oper doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oper manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ward definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Oper looking to pass the guard.
Ward is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Oper should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Ward keeping moving, preventing Oper from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Ward is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ward is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Oper defends well.
Oper loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Oper trying to control the position from guard on top but Ward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ward swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ward knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Oper on the ground.
Oper looks winded!
Oper postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Ward looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ward has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Oper has passed into side control.
Ward is looking for a sweep.#SU2#
Oper decides to stand back up. Oper steps back and let's Ward get back to his feet.#CL2#
Oper closes the distance and clinches.
Oper missing with knees to the body.
Ward drops down looking for an ankle pick but Oper pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeAndre Ward. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4##TD#
Ward shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ward is thwarting Oper's attempts to control the position.
Ward not doing much here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Ward postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Oper to stand up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Fish Oper 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#
Oper tries to clinch
and Ward counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Oper throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ward.
Ward keeps the fight on the outside.
Ward went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Oper walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ward checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Oper tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Ward counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ward is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oper is breathing heavily.
Ward trying to control but Oper is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Ward not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Oper is looking for a triangle but Ward pushes his legs off easily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Ward has closed the distance and engaged Oper in a clinch.
Ward wants to take the fight to the mat but Oper manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Ward works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Ward wants to control from the top but Oper keeps moving. #T2#
Ward is pushing down on Oper's leg trying to pass to half guard. Oper is fighting to maintain full guard but Ward has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Ward is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Oper is trying to stand. #SUB#
Ward is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Oper has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Ward is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Oper wants to control but Ward is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Ward wants to free his trapped foot but Oper is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ward will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Oper is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Ward is trying to work for a kimura but Oper is defending well.
Ward prevents Oper from standing back up.
Ward is trying to control. Oper wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ward circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ward fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ward shoots for a takedown but Oper saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeAndre Ward. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oper with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL2#
Oper closes the distance and pushes Ward back into the cage.
Oper tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ward avoids it.
Ward goes for a takedown attempt but Oper pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

DeAndre Ward dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3##CL2#
Oper has managed to clinch.
Ward managing to block the knees to the body from Oper. #TD#
Ward pulls Oper into guard. #SUB#
Ward had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Oper defends it easily.#SUB#
Oper avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Ward looking for a guillotine here but Oper defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Oper with a flurry of punches that miss.
Oper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ward swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Ward working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Oper doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oper manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ward looking to control. #SUB#
Oper got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ward has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Oper has managed to get both his arms back between Ward's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Ward is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Ward looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Oper passes Ward's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #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.
Oper throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Oper missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Oper not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ward wants to control but Oper is keeping busy.
Oper prevents Ward from improving his position.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Oper has eaten all the pies!
Ward is pressing down on Oper's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Oper preventing the sweep.
Ward is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Ward throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Oper drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Oper jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T3##SUB#
Oper got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ward has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Oper has managed to get both his arms back between Ward's legs - danger averted.
Ward keeping moving, preventing Oper from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Oper wants to clinch.
Ward is looking for a counter combo.#TD#
Ward gets a double leg takedown into Oper's guard.
Ward is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4##SUB#
Ward postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Oper is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ward, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Ward working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Oper doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oper manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ward keeping moving, preventing Oper from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Ward is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to DeAndre Ward.
I think Ward 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 08, 2024

#R1#
Song comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Waller will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Donk. Waller catches Song right on the button with a cross.
Waller with the inside leg kick.
Waller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Waller lunges at Song with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Song's hand.
Song throws a right and a left that Waller avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Song throws a series of punches but Waller avoids them all with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Song. Waller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Song throws a right and a left that Waller avoids nicely.
Waller was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Song fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Waller manages to avoid it.#T1#
Waller circles away from the clinch attempt
and Waller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Song throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Song throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Waller counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Waller gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Waller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Waller is trying to break the clinch but Song is controlling him.#BC#
Waller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Waller looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Waller really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Song misses with a few strikes there.
Waller ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Waller scores with a jab.#T2#
Good leg kick by Waller.
Waller scores with a nice head shot.
Waller throws a combination. Song tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Song is looking to clinch.
Waller is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Song.
Waller scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Waller scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL#
Waller has closed the distance and engaged Song in a clinch. #BC2#
Song's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Decent striking displayed by Waller there.
Jacob Song is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Song misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Waller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Song misses with a combination
and Waller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Song looks winded!
Song throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Waller counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Waller rushes Song and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Waller slowing the pace effectively.
Song tries to circle away but Waller has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Waller breaks the clinch.
Waller scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Song falls off balance throwing a combination
and Waller counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Song thinking.
Waller takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T4#
Waller lands a lovely overhand right.
Song jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Waller scores with a hook to the body. Song takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Waller misses with a head kick.
Waller is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#CL#
Waller clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Waller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Waller changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Song looks to land a combination but Waller avoids it well.
Waller scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Waller lands a jab-cross combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nino Waller dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Waller closes the distance and pushes Song back into the cage.#BC#
Waller breaks from the clinch.
Song looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Song misses the target.
Nino Waller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Waller lands with a nice body punch.
Sloppy strikes from Waller. Those never looked like landing.
Waller is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Waller bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Song's head.
Waller is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Song wants to clinch
and Song takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waller looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Waller throws a series of punches but Song avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Song throws a right and a left that Waller avoids nicely.
Song misses with a few strikes there.
Song is breathing heavily.#CL#
Waller rushes Song and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Waller is trying to break the clinch but Song has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Waller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Waller getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Waller!
Waller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Song can do to turn this around?
Song misses with the combination.
Waller fires out a quick counter leg kick but Song just manages to avoid it.
Song moves in looking to clinch but Waller pushes him off.
A left and a right from Waller both land. Nice combination. #T2#
Song on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab from Waller.
Song throws an off balance right hand
and Waller counters with a nice uppercut.
Waller ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Waller.
Song wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Waller has him pressed against the cage.
Waller wants to get back to striking at distance but Song won't allow it.
Waller wants to break free but Song has control.
Waller is trying to push Song away but Song has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Waller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nino Waller is winning the standup battle so far.
Song throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Waller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Waller clinches with his opponent. #T3#
Waller is trying to break free.#BC#
Waller breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Waller moves into the clinch.#BC#
Waller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Song has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Waller.
A nice inside leg kick there by Waller. That's going to slow Song down.
Song takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A lazy left from Waller finds it's target.
Waller scores with a jab. Song acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Waller digs a good body shot into Song's ribs.
Waller turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
Waller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Waller uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Song has time to react.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Waller stalks Song and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Song's face. Song staggers backwards, shaken.
Waller feints a jab promting Song to slip. Waller then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Song slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Waller cracks Song with a right hand to the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Song 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Waller lands a jab-cross combination.
Waller scores with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nino Waller dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Waller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Waller throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Song to counter with a crisp jab.
Song throws a series of punches but Waller moves out of range.
Song is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Waller.
Song misses with a looping right.
Waller scores with a body shot.
Waller slips a jab and a cross from Song.
Waller half committed to a counter leg kick.
Song's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Song looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Song takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Waller works the jab nicely.#T1#
A punch lands to the side of Song 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Song wants to clinch but Waller slips to the side
and Waller counters with a one-two to the body.
Song ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Waller moves away.
Waller throws a counter high kick but Song was just alert enough to avoid it.
Waller punishes Song's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Waller moves into the clinch.
Waller tries to circle away but Song has him pinned against the cage.
Song tries to break the clinch but Waller is controlling the position. #BC2#
Song pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Song swats away the attempt to clinch by Waller.
Waller looks for a takedown but Song sprawls well.#T2#
Song takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Waller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Waller has closed the distance and engaged Song in a clinch. #BC2#
Song escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Waller wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Waller with a nice cross.
A shot to the liver by Waller. Beautiful body shot.
Waller scores with a one two! Song had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T3#
Sloppy strikes from Song. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Waller has Song up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Waller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Waller with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Song walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Waller cracks Song with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Waller lands with a thumping leg kick.
Song steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Waller. That one must have hurt.
Waller lands with a hook. Song tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Good leg kick by Waller. #T4#
Waller fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Song has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Waller.
Waller scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice inside leg kick there by Waller. That's going to slow Song down.
Waller closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Waller lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Waller scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Song doesn't seem bothered though.
Waller scores with a push kick.
Jacob Song has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nino Waller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Waller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nino Waller showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Waller 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:26
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:26
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nino Waller!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2024

#R1#
Schroeder looks for a takedown but Meyers sprawls well.
Schroeder misses with a jab, cross combination.
Schroeder is looking to clinch.
Meyers went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Schroeder circles away from the clinch attempt.
Schroeder throws a counter combo.
Schroeder loads up on a big right hand but Meyers slips the punch.
Semaj Schroeder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meyers fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Meyers closes the distance and clinches up with Schroeder, looking for a takedown. Meyers pushes Schroeder against the cage but Schroeder circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Meyers definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Meyers tries to clinch but Schroeder is having none of it.
Meyers dives in and grabs Schroeder's left leg, looking for a takedown. Schroeder pushes down on Meyers's head and hops out.
Meyers is breathing heavily.
Schroeder fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Meyers checks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schroeder fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As Schroeder looks to move away, Meyers throws a big counter combo but Schroeder just gets out of the way.
Meyers wants to clinch.#T1#
Schroeder shoots for a takedown but Meyers saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zaiden Meyers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Semaj Schroeder.#CL2#
Schroeder gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Meyers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Meyers fails to pull guard. #BC2#
Schroeder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Schroeder shoots in for a double leg but Meyers sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Schroeder throws a lazy right hand but Meyers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Schroeder misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Meyers is defended easily by Schroeder.
Schroeder tries to clinch but Meyers is having none of it. #T2#
Schroeder throws a nice looking combination but Meyers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Schroeder lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Meyers circles away quickly and effectively.
Meyers defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Schroeder.
Meyers is trying hard to land a takedown here. Schroeder sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Schroeder steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Meyers.
Meyers leaves Schroeder with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As Schroeder looks to move away, Meyers throws a big counter combo but Schroeder just gets out of the way.
Schroeder misses with a double jab.
Schroeder misses with a few strikes there.
Schroeder misses with a low kick as Meyers jumps back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schroeder throws the kick towards the body but Meyers avoids it.
Schroeder throws a solid leg kick but Meyers takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Schroeder.#CL2#
Schroeder gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Meyers tries for a takedown but Schroeder manages to get underhooks. #T3#
Schroeder is trying to push Meyers away but Meyers has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Meyers tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Schroeder smiles and moves away.
Schroeder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sloppy strikes from Schroeder. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Schroeder has managed to clinch.
Schroeder tries to pull guard but Meyers won't allow it.
Schroeder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Meyers can't break the clinch.
Meyers jumps guard but Schroeder stands there with Meyers around his waist. Meyers gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Meyers looking to stall. #T4#
Schroeder is looking to break free of the clinch but Meyers has double underhooks.
Schroeder wants to get back to striking at distance but Meyers won't allow it.
Schroeder is trying to push Meyers away but Meyers has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Meyers has Schroeder pressed against the cage, preventing Schroeder from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Meyers keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Schroeder's efforts to push away.
Meyers jumps guard but Schroeder stands there with Meyers around his waist. Meyers gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Semaj Schroeder 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#
Schroeder throws a head kick that misses.
As Schroeder tries to get set, Meyers tries to push him back and clinch up but Schroeder manages to avoid the attempt.
Schroeder throws a right hand that Meyers ducks under and follows up with a left that Meyers also avoids with ease.
Schroeder has a takedown stuffed.
As Schroeder tries to get set, Meyers tries to push him back and clinch up but Schroeder manages to avoid the attempt.
Meyers shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Schroeder pinned against the cage. Schroeder gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Schroeder misses with a jab, cross combination.
Meyers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Schroeder shoots in and drives through. Meyers sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schroeder swinging wildly here.
It looked like Meyers was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Meyers is looking to clinch.
No joy there for Schroeder, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T1#
Meyers misses with an attempted mid kick.
Schroeder misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Schroeder! #CUT2#It looks like Zaiden Meyers has been cut.#CL2#
Schroeder takes the fight into the clinch.
Schroeder looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Schroeder jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Meyers walks away with a smile on his face. Schroeder gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Zaiden Meyers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Semaj Schroeder.
Meyers moves out of range of the body kick.
Semaj Schroeder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Meyers changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Schroeder tries to avoid it but Meyers manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Schroeder to the ground. Schroeder escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Schroeder tries to bum rush Meyers with a series of wild strikes but Meyers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Schroeder dives in and grabs Meyers's left leg, looking for a takedown. Meyers pushes down on Schroeder's head and hops out.#T2#
Schroeder throws a series of punches but Meyers moves out of range. #CL2#
Schroeder has Meyers up against the cage in a clinch.
Meyers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Schroeder is trying to push Meyers away but Meyers has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Meyers misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Meyers.
Schroeder wants to get back to striking at distance but Meyers won't allow it.
Meyers is trying to break the clinch but Schroeder is controlling him.#T3#
Meyers jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Schroeder walks away with a smile on his face. Meyers gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Schroeder lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Meyers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Schroeder tries a head kick but it misses.
Schroeder tries for a takedown but Meyers sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Schroeder fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Meyers avoids it really well and circles away.
Schroeder shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Meyers sprawls well. Meyers wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Schroeder gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Schroeder as Meyers shoots in.
Schroeder dives in and grabs Meyers's left leg, looking for a takedown. Meyers pushes down on Schroeder's head and hops out.
Meyers feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T4#
Schroeder misses with the combination.
Meyers wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Schroeder throws a right and a left that both miss.
Schroeder changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Meyers tries to avoid it but Schroeder manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Meyers to the ground. Meyers escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Meyers looks for a takedown but Schroeder sprawls well.
Schroeder doesn't manage to clinch there - Meyers circles away.
It looked like Meyers was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD2#
Schroeder feints and as Meyers raises his hands in defense, Schroeder changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU2#
Schroeder gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Schroeder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
No joy there for Schroeder, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Semaj Schroeder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zaiden Meyers's cut.
That's time! Meyers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Meyers scores with a kick to the midsection.
Schroeder drops his hands momentarily and Meyers takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
No joy there for Schroeder, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Schroeder fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Meyers checks it well.
Meyers tries to close the distance and clinch but Schroeder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Schroeder lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Meyers circles away quickly and effectively.
Meyers avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from Schroeder misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Schroeder.
Schroeder working the body and head with strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Meyers's face as Schroeder controls the position.
Schroeder advances nicely into full mount.
Meyers is in all sorts of trouble here.
Schroeder takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here. #SUB2#
Meyers preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Schroeder. #SUB2#
Meyers preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Schroeder. #SUB2#
Schroeder is looking for the choke from the back position but Meyers is controlling his hands well. #T2#
Schroeder is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Meyers is taking damage to the body and head.
Schroeder lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Meyers.
Schroeder lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Meyers.
Schroeder lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK. #CUT2#Zaiden Meyers's cut is getting worse.
Schroeder controlling the position well here. Meyers rolled but Schroeder kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position. #T3##SUB2#
Schroeder looking for the choke but no joy.
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. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Schroeder is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Meyers knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Meyers for a finish. #SUB2#
Schroeder working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
What can Meyers do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Zaiden Meyers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Semaj Schroeder is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

And that's the end of the fight!
Semaj Schroeder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Schroeder 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Semaj Schroeder!

Event: QFC Tournament 1189 Round 1
Date: May 10, 2024

#R1##TD#
Gamble fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Makhegov to the ground. Gamble is now in Makhegov's guard.
Gamble looking to pass the guard.
Makhegov seems keen to control Gamble's posture.
Gamble has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Makhegov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Makhegov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gamble is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Makhegov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gamble throws a strike but Makhegov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gamble pulls Makhegov in to control the position. #T1#
Gamble trying to control the position.
Makhegov connects with a couple of short punches.
Makhegov 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.
Makhegov passes Gamble's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Makhegov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gamble defends it well.
Makhegov lands with a punch from half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Makhegov is looking for a kimura here.
Gamble taking some punishment here, with Makhegov in his half guard.
Gamble on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Makhegov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gamble regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Makhegov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gamble is looking to stand back up but Makhegov counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Gamble.
Makhegov prevents Gamble from standing back up.
Makhegov works his way into full mount! #SUB2#
Makhegov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Makhegov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Makhegov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gamble tries to hold on but Makhegov pushes him away.
Makhegov controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gamble taking shots to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miroslav Makhegov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Makhegov tries to clinch up.
Gamble misses with a body kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Makhegov. #TD2#
Makhegov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gamble tries to kick Makhegov off in order to stand up. Makhegov Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Makhegov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Makhegov wants to control but Gamble is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Gamble's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Makhegov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gamble has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1##SUB2#
Makhegov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gamble has escaped the position, nice work there.
Miroslav Makhegov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Makhegov is working Gamble over with some ground and pound from side control.
Gamble knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Makhegov on the ground.
Gamble is trying to control Makhegov's posture but Makhegov avoids it. #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.
Check out the look on Makhegov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Makhegov controls the position from side control.#SU2#
Makhegov stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Makhegov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Makhegov shoots in but Gamble avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T3#
Gamble throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Makhegov counters with a takedown into side control.
Gamble tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Makhegov lands a big elbow.
Makhegov wants to get back to his feet but Gamble is holding on tight.
Makhegov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Makhegov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Gamble taking shots to the head. #T4##SUB2#
Makhegov has control of Gamble's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gamble regains control of the situation pretty easily.
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!#SUB2#
Makhegov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gamble has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Makhegov controlling from the full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Makhegov landing punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miroslav Makhegov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Makhegov shoots in and drives through. Gamble sprawls well.
Gamble tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Makhegov manages to circle out of the way.
Gamble throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD2#
Makhegov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Makhegov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gamble is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Makhegov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makhegov moves into full mount! Gamble won't be happy about that! #T1##SUB2#
Makhegov wants to finish this one by submission but Gamble is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Makhegov.
Makhegov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Makhegov scoring with strikes but Gamble is staying in there.
Makhegov tries to control but Gamble wriggling away. #SUB2#
Gamble defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Makhegov. #T2#
Makhegov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gamble tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gamble on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gamble tries to get out of the position.
Gamble tries to lock up and control but Makhegov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Makhegov working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Gamble looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Makhegov! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Miroslav Makhegov!
Miroslav Makhegov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 7
Date: May 08, 2024

DeAndre Ward really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 143.4, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Blake Melendez was cancelled.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 28
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Waller lands with an overhand left.
Song really is a fat lump.
Song tries to score a power double leg takedown but Waller sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Song somewhat.
Waller throws a counter combo.
Waller turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Waller lands a head kick!
No luck for Song with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waller lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Waller lands with a cross.
Song misses with a takedown attempt
and Waller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Song. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Waller misses with a combination #TD#
and Song counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Waller! #SUB#
Song looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Waller is pushing Song's head away, looking to escape. Song manages to hold on to the position though.
Waller looks winded!
Song moves into full mount!
Waller really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Song. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Waller is trying to stand up.#SUB#
Song working for a submission but Waller is keeping him at bay.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Song is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Waller can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Song won't let Waller get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #T2##SUB#
Song has hold of Waller's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Waller manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #SUB#
Song working for a guillotine from mount but Waller is in no mood to give up.
Waller trying desperately to get to his feet. #SUB#
Song looking for a guillotine from mount but Waller is having none of it.
Waller is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet. #SUB#
Waller wants to get back to his feet but in bucking up he's left an arm hanging out! Song has locked onto it and has pulled off a slick armbar! Waller taps furiously! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jacob Song!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 25
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Flair shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rolls defends it nicely.
Flair shoots in and drives through. Rolls sprawls well.
Rolls swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rolls looks to throw the jab but Flair is out of range.
Flair doesn't manage to clinch there - Rolls circles away.
A quick step to the side and Rolls tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Flair tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rolls swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rolls looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rolls lands with a hook. Flair tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Flair throws a series of punches but Rolls moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flair throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rolls misses with a straight left.
Rick Flair seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Rolls gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Flair drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
KeAndre Rolls has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Flair.#T1#
Rolls lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Flair backwards. #TD2#
Flair ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Flair no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rolls wants to get up but he can't break Flair's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU#
Rolls stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
Rolls takes the fight into the clinch.
Flair has Rolls pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rolls manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Flair blocks an uppercut.
Rolls is leaning against Flair and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rolls scores with a shoulder strike.
Flair has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rolls after a bit of a struggle.
A short uppercut from Rolls.
Flair can't find room to land a body shot as Rolls controls the action. #T2##BC#
Rolls breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rolls feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Flairs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Flair uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rolls.
Flair shoots in but no luck this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flair tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rolls displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Flair.
Rolls is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Flair.
Flair doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rolls counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Rolls has closed the distance and engaged Flair in a clinch.
Rolls misses with a punch on the inside.
Rolls stalls.
Flair is trying to push Rolls away but Rolls has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3#
The referee calls for Rolls to work.
Rolls lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Rolls breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Flair fails with a takedown attempt.
Rolls scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A slow jab from Rolls misses its intended target. #T4#
Flair misses with a takedown attempt
and Rolls counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
Rolls gets a clinch. #BC#
Rolls manages to break the clinch.
Rolls throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rolls scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flair moves in looking to clinch but Rolls pushes him off.
Rolls is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Flair.
Rolls connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Flair momentarily.
Flair is looking to clinch.
Flair is looking to clinch.
Rolls was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A lazy body kick from Flair
and Rolls counters with a three punch combo that has Flair backing up. Flair nods at Rolls to acknowledge the strikes.#ROC#Flair is rocked!
It's a brutal combination of punches from Rolls! Flair is backing up but he can't get away as Rolls lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Flair and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). KeAndre Rolls!

Event: FCL - 26
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Swain misses with a left hand
letting McCurtney counter with a right hand.
DeVonde Swain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Swain with that takedown attempt.
Swain throws a looping overhand right but McCurtney ducks down to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from McCurtney.
McCurtney moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McCurtney misses with a series of wild punches.
A nice leg kick from McCurtney, right into the meat of the thigh.
McCurtney seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
McCurtney dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Swain. That did some damage!
Swain throws a right and a left that both miss.
A right-left combo lands from Swain. #CUT2#It looks like Bernard McCurtney has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Swain. Those never looked like landing.
McCurtney showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Swain.
A right-left combo lands from McCurtney. #CUT#It looks like DeVonde Swain has been cut.
A solid leg kick lands there for McCurtney.
McCurtney tests Swain's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Swain misses with a few strikes there. #T1#
Swain tries to close the distance and clinch but McCurtney swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Swain misses with a body shot.
McCurtney slips under a jab.
Swain misses with a straight right.
McCurtney thuds a left hand into Swain's body.
McCurtney fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A jab from Swain does it's job there.
McCurtney lands a jab.
McCurtney throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jab from McCurtney.
Swain takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCurtney cracks Swain with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McCurtney lands a leg kick that knocks Swain off balance momentarily.
McCurtney scores with a three punch combo!
McCurtney looks to score with a jab to the body but Swain is just out of range.
McCurtney keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Swain.
McCurtney lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#ROC#Swain is rocked!
No joy there for McCurtney, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T2#
Some wild striking there from Swain.
Swain looks winded!
Swain fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McCurtney avoids it really well and circles away.
It looked like McCurtney was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Good leg kick by McCurtney.
Decent striking displayed by McCurtney there.
McCurtney lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
McCurtney digs a good body shot into Swain's ribs.
McCurtney lands a jab-cross combination.
Both fighters circling a little - McCurtney finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Swain's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McCurtney rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Swain moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Swain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCurtney was well out of range. Poor timing from Swain.
McCurtney is working the combinations to good effect here.
No joy there for McCurtney, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bernard McCurtney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCurtney works over Swain's head and body with a nice combination.
McCurtney with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
McCurtney lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McCurtney displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Swain throws out the jab.
McCurtney turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McCurtney throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from McCurtney.
Swain misses with a two punch combination.
We've been informed that Swain has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd cheers as McCurtney lands an impressive looking overhand right. Swain doesn't seem phased though.
McCurtney is looking to slow Swain down with leg kicks.
McCurtney lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McCurtney.
Swain is still on wobbly legs! Can McCurtney finish him?
No joy there for McCurtney, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Swain seems to have recovered his senses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Left hook, right uppercut from McCurtney.
McCurtney lands a nice shot to the body.
Swain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCurtney's corner calls for a 1-2. McCurtney obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McCurtney lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Swain looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A right-left combo lands from McCurtney.
McCurtney feints a jab promting Swain to slip. McCurtney then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Swain slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
McCurtney is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
Nice body punch from McCurtney.
McCurtney cracks a nice hook into Swain's ribs.
Swain takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Swain on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McCurtney. McCurtney obviously looking to wear him down.
Swain takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McCurtney's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McCurtney duly obliges.
McCurtney scores with a hook to the body. Swain takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McCurtney scores with a three punch combo!
McCurtney throws a right hand that Swain ducks under and follows up with a left that Swain also avoids with ease.
McCurtney lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Swain at a distance.
McCurtney scores with a hook to the body. Swain takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Swain takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McCurtney jabs at Swain's body.
McCurtney stalks Swain and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Swain's face. Swain staggers backwards, shaken.
McCurtney with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bernard McCurtney dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
McCurtney scores with a jab to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Swain misses the target.
McCurtney is looking to slow Swain down with leg kicks.
McCurtney fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Swain.
Swain has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Swain tries for a takedown but McCurtney circles away easily
letting McCurtney counter with a right hand.
Swain is looking to clinch but McCurtney is avoiding it.
A punch combination from McCurtney misses.
Decent striking displayed by McCurtney there.
Swain looks to land a combination but McCurtney avoids it well.
McCurtney moves out of range of the strikes.
McCurtney pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Swain back to the cage. McCurtney follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Swain misses with an uppercut. McCurtney saw that one coming.
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!
Danga de danga de dang - McCurtney scores with a four punch combination!
Swain throws a series of punches but McCurtney avoids them all with ease.
McCurtney seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Swain is breathing heavily.
Swain takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Swain is defended easily by McCurtney.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Swain.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McCurtney fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McCurtney shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Swain eats them both and turns towards McCurtney to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
McCurtney sizes up Swain with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McCurtney digs a good body shot into Swain's ribs.
Swain takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McCurtney fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McCurtney fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Swain has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McCurtney throws a right and a left that both miss.
McCurtney with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horrible takedown attempt by Swain or perhaps it was just good defense by McCurtney, which made it look bad.
Bernard McCurtney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DeVonde Swain.
Swain takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McCurtney scores with a jab to the body.
Bernard McCurtney is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Swain on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McCurtney thuds his right hand into Swain's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Swain throws a series of punches but McCurtney moves out of range.
McCurtney chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McCurtney listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for McCurtney.
Swain walks into a stiff left hand from McCurtney.
Swain on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McCurtney lands with a nice combination. Swain backs away looking to recover.
Swain tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McCurtney with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Swain takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Swain takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Swain takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Swain tries to clinch up.
McCurtney cracks Swain with a good jab.
McCurtney is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Swain can do to turn this around?
Swain shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3#
McCurtney throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Swain takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from McCurtney does it's job there.
Swain takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#KD#
McCurtney lands a left and a right that send Swain crashing to the mat, dazed. McCurtney thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
McCurtney connects with a solid leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCurtney buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McCurtney feints and then cracks Swain's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Swain down.
McCurtney chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McCurtney will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL2#
Swain clinches with his opponent. #BC#
McCurtney escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCurtney works over Swain's head and body with a nice combination.
McCurtney lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #T4#
A solid leg kick lands there for McCurtney.
Swain avoids a punch combination nicely.
McCurtney scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Swain doesn't seem bothered though.
Swain moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sloppy strikes from Swain. Those never looked like landing.
Swain slips a jab and a cross from McCurtney.
Swain throws a series of punches but McCurtney avoids them all with ease.
McCurtney throws a quick inside leg kick.
Swain throws a hook but McCurtney blocks it.
McCurtney stuns Swain with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McCurtney stalks Swain and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Swain's face. Swain staggers backwards, shaken.
Swain dodges the punch combination from McCurtney.
McCurtney jabs Swain to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bernard McCurtney dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
McCurtney goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bernard McCurtney is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McCurtney bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Swain's head.
McCurtney lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Swain might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Swain swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McCurtney avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McCurtney connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Swain momentarily.
Swain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCurtney swats away the attempt to clinch by Swain.
McCurtney scores with a shot to the body.
McCurtney displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd cheers as Swain lands an impressive looking overhand right. McCurtney doesn't seem phased though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCurtney pushes Swain away with a front kick.
McCurtney uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Swain.
McCurtney swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Swain.
Swain takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Swain throws a right and a left that both miss.
McCurtney connects with a body shot.#T1#
Swain avoids a punch combination nicely.
Swain throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McCurtney counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Swain thinking.
Swain takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McCurtney scores with a hook to the body. Swain takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McCurtney misses with a jab, cross combination.
Swain tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McCurtney swivels and escapes.
Swain swinging wildly here.
McCurtney looks to land a combination. Swain sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
McCurtney ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Swain throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bernard McCurtney is winning the standup battle so far.
McCurtney turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McCurtney scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCurtney turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
McCurtney lands a nice leg kick that just misses Swain's sensitive parts.
McCurtney throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
McCurtney scores with a leg kick.
McCurtney with a nice calf kick.
McCurtney scores with a three punch combo!
McCurtney swinging wildly here.
McCurtney moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McCurtney lands a two punch combo.
An inside leg kick lands from McCurtney.
Swain chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McCurtney can pounce on him.
McCurtney uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Swain.
Swain throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Swain fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
McCurtney scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Swain takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McCurtney buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Swain 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Swain takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McCurtney scores with a jab. Swain acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fighters circling - Swain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Swain tries to clinch up but McCurtney circles away and keeps his distance.
No joy there for McCurtney, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McCurtney connects with a body shot.
Swain misses with a few strikes there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swain misses with a double jab.
McCurtney appears to be looking for a big counter.
McCurtney misses with a two punch combination.
A nice combination there by McCurtney.
McCurtney connects with a right hand. Swain shakes it off.
Swain drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4#
A left and a right from McCurtney both land. Nice combination.
McCurtney works over Swain's head and body with a nice combination.
McCurtney lands with an uppercut that bounces Swain off the cage and back into range.
Swain scores with a shot to the body.
McCurtney lands a two punch combo.
Swain takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McCurtney's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McCurtney duly obliges.
A combination from McCurtney does no damage.
Swain wants to clinch.
Swain tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCurtney swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McCurtney swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Swain feints a counter leg kick.
Swain throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McCurtney's waist but McCurtney gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Swain off to one side.
DeVonde Swain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bernard McCurtney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DeVonde Swain.
McCurtney goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McCurtney lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bernard McCurtney showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McCurtney, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bernard McCurtney!
A victorious Bernard McCurtney thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2024

#R1#
Meyers throws a sloppy body shot
letting Kong counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Zaiden Meyers has been cut.
Meyers has a takedown stuffed.
Meyers looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Meyers closes the distance but Kong moves to the side
and Kong counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Meyers. Kong shrugs it off though.
Meyers shoots for a double leg takedown but Kong sprawls well. He's pushed Meyers's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Meyers shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kong sprawls well. Kong wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Meyers gets slowly back to his feet.
Kong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zaiden Meyers. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Meyers fails with the takedown
and Kong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Meyers is breathing heavily.
Meyers misses with a shot to the body
and Kong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Meyers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kong is looking for the big counter here.
Meyers just misses with a punch to the body.
Meyers throws a lazy right hand but Kong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kong lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Meyers throws a sloppy head kick and Kong moves out of range easily.
Kong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
A punch combination from Meyers misses.
Meyers shoots in looking for a takedown. Kong tries to sprawl out of it but Meyers keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kong manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kong slips a jab and a cross from Meyers.
It seemed like Kong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Meyers tries a head kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kong! But no joy.
Meyers gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Kong to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#Zaiden Meyers's cut is getting worse.
A head kick misses from Meyers. #T3#
Meyers is looking to clinch.
Kong lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Meyers is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kong sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kong unleashes a big counter combination but Meyers bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Meyers throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kong's waist but Kong gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Meyers off to one side.
Kong appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've been informed that Kong has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Meyers misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Meyers tries for a takedown but Kong circles away easily
and Meyers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#Zaiden Meyers's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Meyers moves in looking to clinch but Kong pushes him off.
Meyers looks to throw the jab but Kong is out of range.
Kong looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Kong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kong wants it to stay on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kong! But no joy.
Meyers looks to clinch #KD2#
and Meyers is countered with a crisp right hand from Kong that sends him to the canvas! Kong follows him to the mat into side control.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Zaiden Meyers's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kiniiiiii Kong!
Kiniiiiii Kong thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 20
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Bobaluss shoots in and drives through. Ward sprawls well.#TD#
Bobaluss gets the takedown into side control.
Check out the look on Bobaluss's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Bobaluss 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.
Ward is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ward is trying to work for a sweep but Bobaluss has mounted him!
Bobaluss controlling the position easily from mount.
Bobaluss could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ward is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bobaluss controlling the position easily from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobaluss in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bobaluss pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Bobaluss lands a big elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ward tries to reverse the position but Bobaluss maintains control.#T1#
Bobaluss controlling from the full mount.
Bobaluss lands with some strikes.
Bobaluss looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ward is trying desperately to improve position.
Bobaluss tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ward looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bobaluss is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ward can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ward can't escape the position.
Bobaluss content just to control the position here.
Ward tries to hold on but Bobaluss postures up.#T2#
Bobaluss lands a heavy elbow.
Bobaluss looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ward is trying desperately to improve position.
Bobaluss lands a heavy elbow.
Ward is working to get back to half guard.
Bobaluss controlling the pace for now.
Bobaluss landing punches.
Bobaluss controlling his opponent.
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!
Bobaluss's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3#
Bobaluss lands a heavy elbow.
Bobaluss controlling from the full mount.
Bobaluss cracks Ward with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ward working to try and regain half guard.
Bobaluss lands a couple of good shots and Ward has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Bobaluss gets his hands free as Ward looks to control.
Ward is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near. #T4#
Ward turns into Bobaluss and is now in his guard.
Ward looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ward would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bobaluss tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ward throws a strike but Bobaluss rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Bobaluss might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bobaluss looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Ward is looking for a triangle but Bobaluss pushes his legs off easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Himbo Bobaluss dominated that round.
That's time! Bobaluss's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bobaluss darts in trying to clinch
and Ward counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bobaluss fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Himbo Bobaluss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bobaluss fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ward throws out a counter right but Bobaluss avoids it with no problem.
Bobaluss fails to land the takedown.
Ward follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Himbo Bobaluss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Bobaluss feints and as Ward raises his hands in defense, Bobaluss changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Ward has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bobaluss can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1##SUB2#
Ward is looking for a triangle here but Bobaluss uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #SUB#
Bobaluss wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ward, who protects the arm well.
Bobaluss wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ward keeps working.
Bobaluss controlling the position from side mount.
Bobaluss advances to full mount.
Bobaluss is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ward can do to turn this around?#T2#
Bobaluss with shots to the head and body - Ward looks very uncomfortable down there.
Ward sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bobaluss looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ward is looking for a sweep. Bobaluss is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bobaluss content to control rather than advance.
Ward tries to roll over but Bobaluss keeps him under control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ward can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ward is breathing heavily.
Bobaluss keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bobaluss is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Bobaluss content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ward tries to get to full guard but Bobaluss has control of the leg.
Bobaluss performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ward on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bobaluss tries to pass to full mount but Ward defends it.
Bobaluss working over Ward with some ground and pound. Ward looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bobaluss performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Further stalling from Bobaluss.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bobaluss looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bobaluss lands strikes from half guard.
Bobaluss is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bobaluss lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bobaluss takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bobaluss working Ward over with strikes.
Ward is staying active underneath Bobaluss, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bobaluss not doing much here.
Ward wants to control but Bobaluss is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Himbo Bobaluss dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Bobaluss moves to clinch but Ward breaks away
and Ward counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ward dodges the punch combination from Bobaluss.
Despite the aggression on Ward's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Himbo Bobaluss is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Ward drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Bobaluss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward won't allow Bobaluss to sweep him here. #T1#
Bobaluss pulls Ward in to control the position.
Ward forces his way into half guard.
Ward trying to control from Bobaluss's half guard. Bobaluss has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bobaluss is on top in guard. #REVR#
Bobaluss scoring with some ground and pound.
Bobaluss scoring with some ground and pound.
Bobaluss looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ward is pulling down on Bobaluss's head. It's preventing any offense from Bobaluss, at least for the moment.
Ward takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2##SUB2#
Ward looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bobaluss passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Ward looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bobaluss is controlling the pace.
Himbo Bobaluss overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bobaluss seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ward for as long as he can get away with.
Bobaluss working over Ward with some ground and pound. Ward looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3#
Still in half guard, Bobaluss seems content to control.
Bobaluss is thwarting Ward's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Ward looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bobaluss is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Bobaluss is stinking the place up with his stalling.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ward leaves Bobaluss with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Bobaluss looking to score a takedown here. Ward is defending well but Bobaluss drives through and ends up in Ward's guard.
Himbo Bobaluss is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Ward is looking for a triangle but Bobaluss pushes his legs off easily.
Ward can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bobaluss controls the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bobaluss is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bobaluss 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.
DeAndre Ward has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Himbo Bobaluss showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bobaluss, 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Himbo Bobaluss!

Event: FCL - 21
Date: Apr 12, 2024

#R1#
A jab from Swain does it's job there.
Swain throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shihsaidov counters with a nice uppercut.
Shihsaidov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Shihsaidov misses.
Swain appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shihsaidov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT#It looks like DeVonde Swain has been cut.
Swain throws a right and a left that both miss.
Swain on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shihsaidov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Swain missing with a left hand there. Shihsaidov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swain throws a jab but it's blocked by Shihsaidov.
Shihsaidov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Swain has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Swain throws a hook but Shihsaidov blocks it.
Nice shot by Swain.#CL#
Shihsaidov clinches up with Swain and pushes him back against the cage.
Swain misses with a punch on the inside.
Shihsaidov is working Swain over against the cage.#T1#
Shihsaidov works on Swain's body with a couple of short punches.
Shihsaidov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Swain backwards.
Nice body punch from Shihsaidov.
A left hand lands to the body for Shihsaidov.
Shihsaidov digs a right hand into Swain's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Swain's gas tank.
Shihsaidov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Come on Swain - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Swain looks winded!
A shot in the inside from Shihsaidov.
Shihsaidov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Swain is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Shihsaidov taking a breather.
Swain has a couple of punches blocked by Shihsaidov. #BC#
Shihsaidov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Swain takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Shihsaidov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shihsaidov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shihsaidov connects with a looping right hand. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Shihsaidov has knocked Swain down with a huge combo! Shihsaidov steps away and waves a wobbly Swain back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Swain is rocked!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Swain is still on wobbly legs! Can Shihsaidov finish him?
Come on Shihsaidov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Shihsaidov stalling.
Shihsaidov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Swain up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Shihsaidov gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
A nice left hand lands by Shihsaidov.
Swain seems to have recovered his senses.
Shihsaidov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shihsaidov stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tamryn Shihsaidov.#CL#
Shihsaidov has Swain up against the cage in a clinch.
Shihsaidov slows down the pace here. #T3#
A right hand to the body from Shihsaidov.
Shihsaidov lands with a short shot to the head.
Swain tries to pull guard but Shihsaidov won't allow it.
Shihsaidov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Swain is trying to break free.
Shihsaidov lands with a light punch inside.
Shihsaidov pressing his opponent against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Shihsaidov.
We've been informed that Swain has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Shihsaidov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Shihsaidov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Swain tries to break the clinch but Shihsaidov is controlling the position. #T4#
Shihsaidov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shihsaidov is struggling to control the position.#BC#
Shihsaidov breaks the clinch.
Shihsaidov looks to land a combination but Swain avoids it well.
Shihsaidov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Swain walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT#That has opened up DeVonde Swain's cut even more.
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!#KD#
Shihsaidov drops Swain with a beautiful combination! Swain stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Shihsaidov is looking for the KO!
Jab, jab by Shihsaidov - just one landing.
Tamryn Shihsaidov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shihsaidov lands with a right and another and another! Swain is in big trouble! Shihsaidov lands again and this time it's lights out for Swain! A quality knockout there for Shihsaidov.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tamryn Shihsaidov!
Tamryn Shihsaidov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 18
Date: Apr 12, 2024

#R1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Waller.
Waller avoids the head kick by Choi.
Waller is looking for a counter combo.
Choi throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Waller counter with a right hand.
Choi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Choi looking to land some kicks to the body here. #CL2#
Choi has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Waller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Waller lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Choi backs up against the cage.
Choi scores with a head kick.
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!
Choi wants to clinch.
Waller appears to be looking for a big counter.
Choi wants to clinch but Waller slips to the side
and Waller counters with a series of strikes. Choi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Choi throws a lazy head kick
and Waller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Choi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Waller moves into the clinch successfully. #T1##BC#
Waller breaks from the clinch.
Choi throws a head kick that Waller semi-blocks.
Choi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Waller to counter with a crisp jab.
Choi tries to clinch
and Waller counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice takedown defense from Choi. No joy for Waller on that attempt.
A head kick by Choi misses
and Waller counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Choi closes the distance and pushes Waller back into the cage.#BC#
Waller manages to break the clinch.
Waller throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Waller clinches up with Choi and pushes him back against the cage.
Waller looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Choi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Choi misses with a knee to the head.
Choi looks winded!
Waller can't break the clinch.
Waller wants to break free but Choi has control. #T2#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Choi.
A frustrated look appears on Waller's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Waller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Choi clinches with his opponent.
Waller blocks an elbow strike from Choi.
Choi prevents Waller from breaking the clinch.
Waller is trying to break the clinch but Choi is controlling him.#BC#
Waller manages to break the clinch.
Choi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Seung Woo Choi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Waller sizes up Choi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A head kick misses from Choi.
Waller really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Choi misses with a leg kick
and Waller counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Waller has managed to clinch.
Waller lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Choi backwards.
Choi lands a knee to the head.
Waller is trying to force a seperation but Choi has the dominant position.#T3#
Waller wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Choi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Choi throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC#
Waller manages to break the clinch.
Choi wants to clinch up but Waller keeps it at a distance.
Choi doesn't manage to clinch there - Waller circles away.
No joy there for Choi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Waller closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Waller misses with the combination.
Choi moves to clinch but Waller breaks away
and Choi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Choi moves in looking to clinch but Waller pushes him off.
Choi wants to clinch.
It looked like Waller was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Choi.#T4#
Choi moves in looking to clinch but Waller pushes him off.
A solid body kick from Waller.
Waller darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Choi tries to clinch up but Waller circles away and keeps his distance.
Choi wants to clinch up but Waller keeps it at a distance.
Waller scores with a one two! Choi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Waller with the inside leg kick.
Waller lands a glancing blow to the side of Choi's head.
Choi throws a lazy head kick
and Waller counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #ROC#Choi is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick by Choi misses
and Waller counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Choi is still on wobbly legs! Can Waller finish him?
Waller is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Waller connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Choi's hands.
Waller cracks Choi with a hook to the temple - Choi is on wobbly legs here! Waller swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Choi falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Waller wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nino Waller!

Event: QFC Tournament 1186 Round 2
Date: Apr 02, 2024

#R1#
Buck throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A counter left hand to the body from Swain misses its target.
Buck looks to throw the jab but Swain is out of range.
Buck throws a looping overhand right but Swain ducks down to avoid it.
Swain throws a right and a left that Buck avoids nicely.
Buck looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Swain throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Swain throws a right and a left that both miss.
Swain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Buck.
Nice defenses there by Buck.
Swain lands an overhand right.#CL#
Swain gets a clinch.
Buck taking a breather.
Buck misses with a punch on the inside.
Swain jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Buck walks away with a smile on his face. Swain gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Buck throws a shot from downtown. Swain moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Swain moves into range and clinches up with Buck.
Swain tries to pull guard but Buck won't allow it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buck misses with a hook to the ribs.
Buck keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Swain's efforts to push away.#T1#
Buck working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Swain working aggressively here.
Buck misses with some punches.
Buck misses with some punches.
Buck lands a nice shot to the body.
Swain is trying to pull guard but Buck turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeVonde Swain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buck keeps control of Swain as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Swain tries a body shot but Buck blocks it.
Buck keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Swain's efforts to push away.
Swain fails to pull guard.
Buck misses with a hook from the clinch.
Buck blocks a body shot from Swain.
Swain blocks an uppercut.
Buck lands a body shot.
Buck effectively controlling the action here.
Swain stalling in the clinch but Buck improves position.
Swain is breathing heavily.#T2#
Swain tries to circle away but Buck has him pinned against the cage.
Swain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Buck lands with a right to the head.
Swain is trying to push Buck away but Buck has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Still in the clinch, Buck scores with a nice short uppercut.
Buck makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Buck lands a nice uppercut.
Buck stalling against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buck lands a nice shot to the body.
Swain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Buck on the inside.
Buck lands an uppercut.
Buck lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Buck lands a nice shot to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Buck blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Buck lands with a left to the head.
Buck gets through Swain's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Buck.
Swain is trying to push Buck away but Buck has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Buck lands a body shot in the clinch.
Buck is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Buck lands a left hand that snaps the head of Swain backwards.
Buck scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Buck creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Buck tries to land a knee to the head but Swain blocks with his arms.
A nice right hand lands inside from Buck.
A left hand lands to the body for Buck.
Swain being controlled against the cage.
Buck lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Buck.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buck lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
Buck lands a shot to the body.
Buck slowing the pace effectively.
Buck gets through Swain's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Buck lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Buck throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Buck scores with a nice short uppercut.
Buck has Swain pressed against the cage.
Buck is working Swain over against the cage.
Buck content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Buck stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Buck is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Still in the clinch, Buck scores with a nice short uppercut.
Buck lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Swain misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vargas Buck dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Buck moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Swain misses with a few strikes there.
Swain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Swain swings for the body but Buck moves out of range.
Buck throws an overhand right that lands on Swain's shoulder, as Swain tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Buck fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Swain, pushing him back against the cage.
Swain misses with a punch on the inside.
Buck stalling the fight.
Buck works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Buck.
Buck lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Swain wants to get back to striking at distance but Buck won't allow it.
Buck tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vargas Buck seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Buck.
Buck has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Buck lands a body punch.
Swain jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Buck walks away with a smile on his face. Swain gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Swain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Buck throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Swain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Swain is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Swain looks for a takedown but Buck sprawls well.
Vargas Buck is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Buck clinches up against the cage.
Buck lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Buck.
Swain being controlled against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Buck.
Buck lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Buck effectively controlling the action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Buck.
Buck works on Swain's body with a couple of short punches.
Buck lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Buck lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Swain or not.
Swain is trying to push Buck away but Buck has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A nice right hand lands inside from Buck.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Buck creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short body shot lands from Buck as the two fighters clinch.
Buck manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Buck creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Buck scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, Buck scores with a nice short uppercut.
Buck makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Buck lands a body shot.
Buck lands a left hand.
Buck lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Buck throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Swains head.
Buck scores with a shot to the side of Swain's head. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Buck.
Buck scores with a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Buck.
Buck lands a hook that snaps the head of Swain backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Buck creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Buck working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Buck.
A right hook to the body lands for Buck.
Swain's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Buck scores with a shot to the side of Swain's head.
Buck stalling against the cage.
Buck lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buck taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Buck lands a left hand.
Buck scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Buck pushes Swain back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Buck lands a left hand.
Buck scores with a nice hook to the head.
Buck taking a breather.
Buck lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Swain backwards.
Buck lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Swain backwards.
Buck gets through Swain's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Buck lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Buck digs a right hand underneath Swain's ribcage. Swain let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buck lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Buck.
Buck throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Buck lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vargas Buck 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#
Buck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Buck throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Swain counters by moving into the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Buck.
Swain tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Buck just stands there and leans against the cage.
Buck digs a right hand into Swain's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Swain's gas tank.
Buck works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Buck tries to work over Swain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Swain is trying to push Buck away but Buck has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Buck lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Swain jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Buck walks away with a smile on his face. Swain gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Buck rushes Swain and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buck lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Swain backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Buck lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Swain backwards.
Nice body punch from Buck.
Swain misses with a punch on the inside.
Buck lands a left hand. #T1#
Swain tries to pull guard but Buck won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeVonde Swain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buck lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Buck scores with a nice hook to the head.
Buck lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Swain backwards.
Still in the clinch, Buck scores with a nice short uppercut.
Buck lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Buck pushes Swain back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Buck lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Buck.
A short uppercut from Buck.
Buck makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Buck lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Buck.
A nice right hand lands inside from Buck.
Buck slowing the pace effectively.
Buck throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Buck is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Buck softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Buck gets through Swain's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Buck lands with a light punch inside.
Buck scores with a shoulder strike.
Buck lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Buck lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Buck gets through Swain's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Buck throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nice body punch from Buck.
Swain looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Buck. #T3#
Buck works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Buck lands a nice uppercut.
Buck scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Buck lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Buck softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Buck.
Buck scores with a shoulder strike.
Buck lands a nice shot to the body.
Buck digs a right hand into Swain's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Swain's gas tank.
Buck lands a right hand that snaps the head of Swain backwards.
Buck gets through Swain's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Buck displaying some good clinch control by pressing Swain up against the cage.
Buck scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buck throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Swains head. #T4#
Buck content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Buck working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Buck on the inside.
A short right from Buck.
Vargas Buck is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Buck lands a left hand that snaps the head of Swain backwards.
Buck lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Swain backwards. #ROC2#Swain is rocked!
Buck pushes Swain back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Buck on the inside.
Oh Swain is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Buck stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Buck.
A short right from Buck.
Swain takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buck stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Buck lands a right hand that snaps the head of Swain backwards.
DeVonde Swain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Buck lands a hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vargas Buck comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Buck 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Vargas Buck!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Vargas Buck!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Vargas Buck!

Vargas Buck wins by unanimous decision!

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