Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: MMA Hype -30-
Date: Feb 01, 2025

#R1#
Mitchell just misses with a punch to the body.
Tanner gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tanner shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mitchell but Mitchell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mitchell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tanner's head backwards.
Mitchell's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tanner under the eye.
Uriel Mitchell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanner misses with a takedown attempt - Mitchell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice shot lands for Mitchell.
Mitchell digs a good body shot into Tanner's ribs.
Mitchell slaps away a takedown attempt from Tanner, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Uriel Mitchell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colton Tanner.
Tanner tries to close the distance and clinch but Mitchell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mitchell misses with a looping right.
Mitchell cracks Tanner with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mitchell misses with a straight left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tanner has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tanner there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mitchell scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tanner in his tracks. #T1#
Mitchell lands a jab to Tanner's midsection.
Mitchell connects with a body shot.#TD2#
Tanner closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mitchell to the mat! Mitchell manages to get full guard.
Tanner advances position into side control!
Tanner working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Mitchell tries to bench press Tanner off him but Tanner keeps the position.
Mitchell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mitchell tries to get out of the position.
Mitchell managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Tanner.
Tanner working the ground and pound but Mitchell is defending the strikes.
Tanner postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mitchell is trying to escape the position but Tanner is controlling the position.
An elbow from Tanner crashes against the mat.
Mitchell is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tanner's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mitchell trying to control from the bottom. #T2#
Tanner seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tanner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tanner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tanner seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tanner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Tanner lands strikes from half guard.
Mitchell is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tanner scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tanner thows a huge punch but Mitchell dodges it nicely.
Tanner content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mitchell scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tanner in his tracks. #CL2#
Tanner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mitchell, pushing him back against the cage.
Mitchell lands with a right to the head.
Mitchell prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tanner tries for a takedown. No joy. #TD2#
Tanner has clasped his hands together around Mitchell's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Tanner postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Tanner working the strikes but Mitchell uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Tanner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tanner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tanner drops an elbow to the side of Mitchell's head.
Tanner not doing much here.
Mitchell is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Uriel Mitchell dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Mitchell scores with a sloppy right hand. Tanner should have avoided that one.
Tanner fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tanner walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tanner fails with a takedown attempt.
Mitchell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tanner can do to turn this around?
Tanner fails to land the takedown.
Uriel Mitchell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colton Tanner.
Tanner moves in looking to clinch but Mitchell pushes him off.
A swing and a miss from Mitchell.
A little jabbing left from Tanner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tanner walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tanner gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tanner tries to clinch there but Mitchell circles away. #TD2#
Tanner fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mitchell to the ground. Tanner is now in Mitchell's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tanner lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Tanner postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tanner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mitchell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tanner throws an elbow that misses. Mitchell uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tanner's guard. Nice move by Mitchell!#REVR#
Mitchell has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tanner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tanner pulls Mitchell in to control the position.
Mitchell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tanner swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Tanner is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mitchell is controlling him.
Tanner seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tanner keeping moving, preventing Mitchell from controlling successfully. #T3#
Tanner looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tanner moves away from the strike by Mitchell.
Tanner throws out a counter right but Mitchell avoids it with no problem.
Uriel Mitchell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tanner misses with a takedown attempt - Mitchell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mitchell connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tanner momentarily.
Mitchell lands the left hand.
Mitchell connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #TD2#
Tanner throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mitchell tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tanner is in Mitchell's guard.
Tanner lands a couple of elbows.
Tanner trying to control the position from guard on top but Mitchell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tanner forces his way into half guard.#T4#
Tanner throwing shots but Mitchell is blocking nicely.
Mitchell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tanner.
Tanner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tanner controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Tanner has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Tanner is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mitchell is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tanner scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mitchell has hold of Tanner's hands but Tanner slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Uriel Mitchell dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Mitchell lands a nice shot to the body.
Mitchell throws a shot from downtown. Tanner moves away and avoids it.
Tanner closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mitchell circles away.
Tanner takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mitchell tests Tanner's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tanner.
Tanner fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Mitchell being controlled for a moment.
Tanner tries to score with some ground and pound. Mitchell controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Tanner working the body and head with strikes. #T1#
Mitchell seems a little lost for a moment, as Tanner dominates the positioning.
Tanner trying to control the action but Mitchell is working from the bottom.
Tanner is working Mitchell over with some ground and pound from side control.
Tanner staying calm.
Tanner throws a strike aimed at the side of Mitchell's head but Mitchell avoids it well.
Mitchell avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Tanner.
Tanner works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tanner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mitchell keeps working.
Tanner working the ground and pound but Mitchell is defending the strikes.
Tanner lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Tanner sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mitchell is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tanner tries to score with some ground and pound. Mitchell controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Tanner is chipping away with strikes.
Tanner with the ground and pound but Mitchell regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Tanner thows a huge punch but Mitchell dodges it nicely.
Tanner slows the pace down in half guard.
Tanner lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Tanner stalling.
Tanner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Tanner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tanner shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mitchell sprawls well. Mitchell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tanner gets slowly back to his feet.
Mitchell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mitchell scores with a hook.
Mitchell with a nice cross.
Tanner shoots in and drives through. Mitchell sprawls well.
Uriel Mitchell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colton Tanner.#T4##CL2#
Tanner closes the distance and pushes Mitchell back into the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mitchell.
A nice left hand lands by Mitchell.
Tanner is working for takedown but Mitchell is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tanner drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mitchell gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mitchell pushes Tanner back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tanner drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mitchell pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tanner walks into a straight right hand from Mitchell.
Colton Tanner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tanner fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tanner moves out of range of the strikes.
Mitchell scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tanner takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

And that's the end of the fight!
Uriel Mitchell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mitchell, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uriel Mitchell!

Event: MMA Hype -29-
Date: Jan 29, 2025

#R1#
Alvarado avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alvarado looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Alvarado darts in and clinches Anderson up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Anderson.
Anderson fails to pull guard.
Anderson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Anderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Alvarado controls his hands.
Anderson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Anderson.
Alvarado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alvarado is pushing Anderson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Anderson gets underhooks to prevent Alvarado's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarado is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvarado.
Anderson avoiding damage. #T1#
Anderson has a couple of punches blocked by Alvarado.
Alvarado wants to break free but Anderson has control.
Anderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alvarado wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Savion Alvarado. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Alvarado pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Alvarado is looking for a triangle but Anderson pushes his legs off easily.
Anderson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Anderson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alvarado has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anderson has managed to get both his arms back between Alvarado's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Anderson trying to move into half guard but instead Alvarado has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Alvarado wants to get up but he can't break Anderson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU#
Alvarado stands up from Anderson's guard - Alvarado perhaps looking for a knockout.
Alvarado scores with a hook to the body. Anderson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Anderson tries to clinch up.
Anderson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alvarado misses with a double jab. #T3#
That kick from Alvarado tenderised Anderson's leg. Anderson is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Alvarado gets tackled into the cage by Anderson. Anderson maintains the clinch.
Anderson prevents the takedown attempt.
Anderson stalling in the clinch.
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson working aggressively here.
Alvarado blocking some punches.
Alvarado tries for a takedown. No joy.
Anderson working hard to break the clinch.
Anderson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Alvarado is trying to break free.
Alvarado tries for a takedown. No joy.
Anderson pushes Alvarado back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
A body shot lands from Anderson.
Alvarado jumps guard but Anderson stands there with Alvarado around his waist. Alvarado gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Anderson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alvarado tries to pull guard but Anderson holds him up against the cage and eventually Alvarado drops back down to his feet. #TD#
Alvarado jumps into guard, dragging Anderson to the mat.
Alvarado has a closed guard, preventing Anderson from standing up.
Anderson content to stall in guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvarado looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lamont Anderson will probably get the nod.
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#
Anderson checks a low kick from Alvarado.
Anderson looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Anderson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alvarado working hard to break the clinch.
Anderson misses with some punches.
Anderson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alvarado backwards.
Anderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alvarado goes for a takedown in the clinch but Anderson prevents it.
Anderson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Alvarado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson has a couple of punches blocked by Alvarado.
Alvarado is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Anderson is defending well.
A head punch on the inside from Anderson fails to land.
Anderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Anderson is pressed up against the cage. Alvarado has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Anderson down to the mat. Anderson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Savion Alvarado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarado misses with a takedown attempt
letting Anderson counter with a right hand.
Anderson tries to clinch but Alvarado moves out of range.
Alvarado shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Anderson as he avoids it easily.
Anderson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Anderson doesn't manage to clinch there - Alvarado circles away.
Alvarado is looking for a counter combo.
Alvarado connects with a leg kick.
Alvarado goes for a double leg but Anderson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Anderson continues to drive forward.
Alvarado has Anderson pressed against the cage, preventing Anderson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvarado.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvarado.
Anderson misses with the head strike.
A frustrated look appears on Anderson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Anderson lands a hook that snaps the head of Alvarado backwards.
Anderson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lamont Anderson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Anderson. #T2#
Anderson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Anderson throws a head punch that misses.
Alvarado blocking some punches.
Alvarado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anderson looking to stall.
A shot in the inside from Anderson.
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anderson tries to throw a body punch but Alvarado avoids it by throwing Anderson back against the cage.
Alvarado drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alvarado tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Anderson smiles and moves away. #T3#
Anderson tries to clinch up.
Alvarado circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alvarado misses with a two punch combination.
Lamont Anderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anderson wants to clinch up but Alvarado keeps it at a distance.
Anderson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Alvarado counters with a thumping low kick.
Anderson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alvarado manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alvarado wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL2#
Anderson drives through and clinches with Alvarado against the cage.
Nice body punch from Anderson - that landed with a thud.
Anderson lands a right hand.
Anderson avoiding damage.
Anderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A bit of stalling here from Anderson. #T4#
Anderson misses with some punches.
Anderson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Alvarado just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Anderson manages to break the clinch.
Anderson looks to clinch
and Alvarado counters with a left and a right that stings Anderson.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Alvarado swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Anderson doesn't manage to clinch there - Alvarado circles away.
Alvarado misses with the combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Savion Alvarado is winning the standup battle so far.
Alvarado shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Anderson sprawls well. Anderson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alvarado gets slowly back to his feet.
Alvarado misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lamont Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Alvarado shoots in and drives through. Anderson sprawls well.
Anderson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Savion Alvarado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alvarado throws a body kick that misses.
Anderson wants to clinch.
Alvarado shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Anderson as he jumps to the side.
Anderson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alvarado manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Anderson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alvarado, pushing him back against the cage.
Anderson lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Alvarado.
Anderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Anderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Alvarado.
A nice right hand lands inside from Anderson. #T1#
Anderson controlling the action here for a moment.
Anderson has a couple of punches blocked by Alvarado.
Alvarado prevents a body shot from Anderson.
Anderson working aggressively here.
Alvarado tries to pull guard but Anderson won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Savion Alvarado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarado blocking some punches.
Anderson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Anderson throws a head punch that misses.
Anderson throws a head punch that misses.
Anderson lands a left hand.
Anderson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Alvarado.
Alvarado throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Anderson lands a right hand.
Anderson has Alvarado pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Alvarado manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Alvarado controls the action.
Anderson avoiding damage.
Anderson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anderson has a couple of punches blocked by Alvarado.
Alvarado tries to pull guard but Anderson holds him up against the cage and eventually Alvarado drops back down to his feet.
Anderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alvarado lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Anderson or not.
Alvarado goes for a takedown attempt but Anderson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #T3##CL2#
Anderson closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvarado. #BC2#
Anderson breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Alvarado gets tackled into the cage by Anderson. Anderson maintains the clinch.
Anderson lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvarado.
Anderson misses with some punches.
Anderson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Alvarado wants to take the fight to the mat but Anderson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Alvarado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Alvarado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Alvarado has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Anderson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Alvarado stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lamont Anderson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Anderson slowing the pace effectively.
Anderson is trying to stall.
Anderson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alvarado letting Anderson take a breather here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head punch on the inside from Anderson fails to land.
A short right from Anderson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson throws a head punch that misses.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lamont Anderson!
The defeated Savion Alvarado had this to say: 'Putain...'.

Event: MMA Hype -28-
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
Stevens closes the distance but Gallegos moves to the side #KD#
and Gallegos counters with a crisp right hand that drops Stevens! Gallegos lets Stevens back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Stevens is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Enrique Stevens has been cut.
Stevens bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Gallegos comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Stevens falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Stevens was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brooks Gallegos!
Brooks Gallegos made sure to mention his sponsor, Bloodbath MMA Clothing in his post fight interview.

Event: MMA Hype -20-
Date: Dec 28, 2024

#R1##TD#
Buffs tries to sprawl but Tanner drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Tanner seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Buffs is looking for a sweep. Tanner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tanner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Buffs on the ground.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tanner lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are battling for position here. Buffs manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Tanner is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Buffs has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Tanner is looking to defend but Buffs has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Tanner! Buffs pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Tanner taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Cartier Buffs!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 28, 2024

#R1#
A head kick misses from Ding Dong. #CL#
Terrell moves into the clinch.
Ding Dong blocks a body shot from Terrell. #BC2#
Ding Dong manages to break the clinch.
Terrell fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ding Dong.
The referee calls for Terrell to work.
Terrell scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ding Dong tries to pull guard but Terrell won't allow it.
Ding Dong wants to break the clinch but can't.
Terrell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Terrell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Terrell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Terrell pushes Ding Dong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Terrell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Terrell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ding Dongs head.
Terrell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Terrell misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Terrell. #BC#
Terrell breaks the clinch. #CL#
Terrell moves into range and clinches up with Ding Dong.
Terrell misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Terrell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Terrell working aggressively here.
Ding Dong has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Terrell seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ding Dong can turn it around.
Ding Dong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Terrell can't break the clinch. #BC#
Terrell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Terrell rushes Ding Dong and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Terrell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2##BC2#
Ding Dong breaks the clinch. #CL#
Terrell clinches with his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ding Dong looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nice body punch from Terrell - that landed with a thud.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Terrell leaning against his opponent.
Ding Dong is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Terrell to keep the fight standing.
Ding Dong blocking some punches.
Ding Dong being controlled against the cage.
Ding Dong can't break the clinch.
Terrell lands a body punch. #T3#
Terrell swings wildly with an uppercut but Ding Dong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Terrell misses with some punches.
Terrell working aggressively here.
Terrell scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ding Dong being controlled against the cage.
Ding Dong is trying to stall.
Terrell could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Terrell scores with a nice hook to the head.
Terrell lands a body shot.
Terrell stalling against the cage.
Ding Dong blocks a body shot from Terrell.
Ding Dong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Terrell has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Terrell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Terrell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Terrell fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Ding Dong looking to score a takedown here. Terrell is defending well but Ding Dong drives through and ends up in Terrell's guard.
Terrell controlling the position.#SUB2#
Ding Dong is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Terrell wants to stand and escape but Ding Dong is having none of it.
Terrell keeping moving, preventing Ding Dong from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Francisco Terrell 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#
The fight stays on the outside here - Terrell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Terrell closes the distance and pushes Ding Dong back into the cage.
Terrell scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good body shot from Terrell.
Terrell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Terrell.
Terrell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Terrell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ding Dong backwards.
Ding Dong is looking to break free of the clinch but Terrell has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terrell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Terrell gets through Ding Dong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ding Dong is trying to break free.
Terrell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Terrell throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Terrell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Terrell swings wildly with an uppercut but Ding Dong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Terrell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ding Dong's elbow.
Terrell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Terrell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ding Dong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Terrell misses with the head strike.
Ding Dong is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ding Dong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Terrell - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Terrell lands a hook that snaps the head of Ding Dong backwards.
Terrell lands with a short shot to the head.
Terrell lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Ding Dong working hard to break the clinch.
Ding Dong has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Ding Dong breaks from the clinch.
Terrell tries to clinch but Ding Dong moves out of range.
Terrell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ding Dong paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Terrell moves into the clinch successfully.
Terrell scores with a shot to the side of Ding Dong's head.
Francisco Terrell has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Terrell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ding Dongs head.
Terrell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ding Dong can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Terrell.
Nice body punch from Terrell.
Ding Dong is breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Terrell.
Terrell stalling the fight.
Terrell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ding Dong.
Terrell misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3##BC#
Terrell breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Terrell clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Terrell.
Terrell lands a left hand.
Terrell gets through Ding Dong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Terrell is stalling here.
Terrell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ding Dongs head.
Terrell has a couple of punches blocked by Ding Dong.
Terrell lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Terrell. #BC#
Terrell breaks the clinch. #CL#
Terrell moves into range and clinches up with Ding Dong.
A nice right hand lands inside from Terrell. #T4#
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!
A nice left hand lands by Terrell.
Ding Dong takes a shot to the head.
Terrell lands a shoulder strike.
Terrell pressing his opponent against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Terrell fails to land.
Ding Dong tries to throw a body punch but Terrell avoids it by throwing Ding Dong back against the cage.
Terrell lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Terrell.
Terrell gets through Ding Dong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Terrell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ding Ding Dong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Terrell is looking to clinch but Ding Dong is avoiding it. #CL#
Terrell moves into range and clinches up with Ding Dong.
Terrell lands a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Francisco Terrell dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##CL#
Terrell has taken the fight to the clinch.
Terrell stalls.
Terrell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Terrell lands a shoulder strike.
Terrell slowing the pace effectively.
Terrell misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Terrell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Terrell closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ding Dong counters with a left and a right that stings Terrell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terrell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Terrell clinches up against the cage.#T1#
Ding Dong blocks a body shot from Terrell.
Terrell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Terrell lands an uppercut.
Terrell throws a head punch that misses.
Terrell throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Terrell.
Terrell misses with a punch on the inside.
Terrell has Ding Dong pushed against the cage.
Terrell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ding Dongs head.
Ding Dong prevents a body shot from Terrell.
Terrell misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Ding Dong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Terrell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Terrell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Ding Dong dives in and scores a takedown into Terrell's guard.
Terrell is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ding Dong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Terrell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ding Dong is pushing down on Terrell's leg trying to pass to half guard. Terrell is fighting to maintain full guard but Ding Dong has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Terrell slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Terrell keeping moving, preventing Ding Dong from controlling successfully. #T3#
Terrell wants to stand and escape but Ding Dong is having none of it.
Ding Dong trying to control but Terrell is working from the bottom.
Terrell has a closed guard, preventing Ding Dong from standing up.
Ding Dong prevents Terrell from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ding Dong has a takedown stuffed.
Ding Dong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#CL#
Terrell clinches up with Ding Dong and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Ding Dong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ding Dong swats away the attempt to clinch by Terrell.
Francisco Terrell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ding Dong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Terrell as he avoids it easily.
Francisco Terrell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ding Ding Dong.
Ding Dong misses with a jab, cross combination.
Terrell appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Terrell is looking to clinch.
Terrell tries to clinch but Ding Dong moves out of range.
Ding Dong keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Terrell doesn't manage to clinch there - Ding Dong circles away.
Terrell tries to clinch up.
Francisco Terrell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ding Dong shoots in but Terrell avoids the takedown attempt easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Francisco Terrell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Terrell, 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:26
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francisco Terrell!
Ding Ding Dong was interviewed post fight and said '"Everybody out there know I beat him, I controlled the fight, he was missing, I hit him plenty more times. I beat him.Let me talk something... I want to thank the whole hood who came out here. I love y'all. I did this for the hood, you know I beat that boy.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 28, 2024

#R1#
Otami is trying hard to land a takedown here. Graves sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Otami is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL#
Graves closes the distance and pushes Otami back into the cage.
Otami's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Otami working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Graves fails to land.
Graves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Graves lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Graves swings wildly with an uppercut but Otami uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Graves breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Graves darts in and clinches Otami up against the cage.
Graves lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Otami's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Graves pushes Otami up against the cage in a clinch.
Graves pushes Otami back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Graves leaning his opponent against the cage.
Graves lands a left hand that snaps the head of Otami backwards. #T1#
Otami is trying to break the clinch but Graves is controlling him.
Graves scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Graves.
Otami looks winded!
Graves misses with a punch on the inside.
Graves slowing the pace effectively.
Otami jumps guard but Graves stands there with Otami around his waist. Otami gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Graves misses with some punches.
The referee calls for Graves to work.
Graves gets through Otami's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Otami blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Graves can't find room to land a body shot as Otami controls the action.
Otami fails to pull guard.
Darius Graves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shin Otami.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Graves as Otami tries to tie him up.
Graves throws a punch but it's blocked by Otami. #T2#
Graves softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Graves manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Otami. Graves does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Graves rushes Otami and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Otami looking to stall.
Graves lands a hook to the side of the head.
Graves scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Graves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Graves working aggressively here.
Graves misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Graves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Graves clinches.
Otami avoiding damage.
A short left from Graves. #T3#
Graves stops a takedown attempt from Otami.
A short left from Graves.
A short right from Graves on the inside.
Graves lands a hook that snaps the head of Otami backwards.
Otami blocking some punches.
Graves has a couple of punches blocked by Otami.
Graves misses with some punches.
Otami stalls.
Graves misses with a short punch on the inside.
Graves working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Graves lands a right hand that snaps the head of Otami backwards.
Graves can't find room to land a body shot as Otami controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Graves.
Graves lands with a light punch inside.
Graves lands a right hand. #T4#
A short right from Graves.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Graves stalls.
Otami tries to circle away but Graves has him pinned against the cage.
Graves scores with a nice hook to the head.
Otami tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Graves just stands there and leans against the cage.
Graves works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC#
Graves's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Darius Graves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Graves.
Graves throws a head punch that misses.
Graves lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Graves.
Graves has a couple of punches blocked by Otami.
Otami blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Come on Graves - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darius Graves dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Otami gets tackled into the cage by Graves. Graves maintains the clinch.
Graves misses with the head strike.
Otami tries to break free but Graves pushes him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Graves.
Graves is struggling to control the position.
Graves has a couple of punches blocked by Otami. #BC#
Graves manages to break the clinch.
Otami is looking to land body kicks.
Darius Graves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Graves fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Otami, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves working aggressively here.
Graves lands with a left to the head.
Graves is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Otami can do to turn this around?
Otami blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Graves.
Otami is breathing heavily.
Graves misses with the head strike. #T1#
A short right from Graves.
Graves working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Graves lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Graves misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Graves escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Graves clinches.
Darius Graves has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Graves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Otami wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Graves has him pressed against the cage.
Graves swings wildly with an uppercut but Otami uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graves lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Graves slows down the pace here.
Graves lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Graves.
Graves lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Graves working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Otami blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Graves misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Graves.
Graves misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Graves.
Graves lands a hook that snaps the head of Otami backwards.
Graves misses with a short punch on the inside.
Graves tries a body shot but Otami blocks it.
Graves leaning against his opponent.
Graves misses with a hook from the clinch.
Graves lands a hook that snaps the head of Otami backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Otami. #BC#
Graves escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Otami tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Graves manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Graves clinches with his opponent. #T3##BC#
Graves breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Graves rushes Otami and presses him up against the cage.
Otami tries to pull guard but Graves won't allow it.
Graves softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Graves.
Graves misses with a punch on the inside. #TD#
Graves drags the fight down to the ground.
Graves wants to stand and escape but Otami is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Otami trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Graves is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Graves is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T4#
Graves seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Graves tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Graves has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Graves content just to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darius Graves dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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##CL#
Graves instigates a clinch.
Graves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Otami.
Graves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Graves stalling the fight.
Graves lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Otami backwards.
Otami is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Graves is keeping busy.
Graves throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Otamis head.
Otami is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Graves pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Graves.
Graves lands with a left to the head.
Graves pressing his opponent against the cage.
Otami takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Graves. #T1#
Graves misses with a hook from the clinch.
Otami blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Otami jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Graves walks away with a smile on his face. Otami gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Graves rushes Otami and presses him up against the cage.
Graves lands with a right to the head.
Otami tries to stall but Graves uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Graves throws a head punch that misses.
Graves lands an uppercut.
Graves throws a punch but it's blocked by Otami.
Graves throws a punch but it's blocked by Otami.
Graves lands an uppercut.
Graves misses with some punches.
A short right from Graves on the inside.
Graves is struggling to control the position.
Graves softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Graves gets through Otami's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Graves working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Graves fails to land.
Graves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Graves fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Otami.
Graves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Graves.
Graves works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Otami blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Otami prevents a body shot from Graves.
Graves has a couple of punches blocked by Otami.
Otami being controlled against the cage.
A short left from Graves. #T3#
Nice body punch from Graves - that landed with a thud.
Otami blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Graves misses with a punch on the inside.
Otami blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Graves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Graves scores with a nice hook to the head.
Graves scores with a shot to the side of Otami's head.
Otami blocking some punches.
Graves struggles to land a body shot inside as Otami controls his hands.
Graves manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Graves tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Otami just stands there and leans against the cage.
Graves misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Otami. #T4#
Graves misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Graves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Graves.
Graves scores with a shot to the side of Otami's head.
Graves stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Darius Graves is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Otami letting Graves take a breather here.
Otami blocking some punches.
Graves cracks Otami with a nice body shot.
Graves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Graves scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Graves lands with a light punch inside.
A hook to the body from Graves.
Shin Otami has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Graves misses with a punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darius Graves showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Graves 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:24
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:24
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darius Graves!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 28, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Hughes darts in and clinches Poirier up against the cage.
We've been informed that Hughes has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#TD2#
Hughes turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Poirier explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #CL2#
Poirier tries to keep at a distance but Hughes has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Hughes has clasped his hands together around Poirier's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Hughes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Poirier knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Hughes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hughes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Poirier is trying to buck Hughes off.
Hughes taking a breather here. #T1#
Poirier is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Hughes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Poirier is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Poirier is trying to escape the position but Hughes is controlling the position. #ES#
Poirier throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Poirier lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hughes circles away quickly and effectively.
Poirier misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL2#
Hughes closes the distance and pushes Poirier back into the cage.
Hughes lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Nate Poirier has been cut.
Hughes lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #TD2#
Hughes has clasped his hands together around Poirier's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Hughes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Poirier knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
Poirier tries to escape but Hughes is in control. #SUB2#
Hughes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hughes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Poirier tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hughes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Hughes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Poirier is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Hughes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Hughes is trying to get an arm triangle but Poirier is defending well.
Poirier is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T3##SUB2#
Hughes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Poirier knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Poirier wants to get back to his feet but Hughes drags him back down.#SUB2#
Hughes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Poirier, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hughes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Poirier pushes Hughes away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hughes gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB2#
Hughes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hughes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Hughes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Hughes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4#
Hughes trying to control the position but Poirier is working away. #SUB2#
Hughes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Hughes is trying to get an arm triangle but Poirier is defending well.
Poirier pushes Hughes away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hughes gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB2#
Hughes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Poirier, who protects the arm well.
Poirier is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hughes has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Hughes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nate Poirier's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Hughes takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Hughes lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hughes prevents Poirier from standing back up.
Hughes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Hughes maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Poirier could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Hughes has cracked it and Poirier is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Hughes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Viktor Hughes!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 28, 2024

#R1#
Pealike stuffs the takedown attempt from Calhoun. Calhoun gets slowly back to his feet.
Calhoun looks for a takedown but Pealike sprawls well.
Calhoun looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
Calhoun changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pealike looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Pealike sneaks out the side door and pushes Calhoun away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Pealike scores with a hook.
Pealike lands an overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Calhoun has his takedown stuffed
and Pealike counters with a stiff right hand.
Cornbread Pealike has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brennan Calhoun.#CL#
Calhoun gets tackled into the cage by Pealike. Pealike maintains the clinch.
Calhoun has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pealike avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pealike is trying to break the clinch but Calhoun has him pressed against the cage.
Calhoun is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pealike gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short left from Pealike.
Pealike misses with a punch on the inside.
Calhoun is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pealike lands a left hand that snaps the head of Calhoun backwards. #T1#
Pealike is looking to control Calhoun's arms but Calhoun gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pealike has his back to the cage. #TD2#
Calhoun lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Pealike taking some punishment here, with Calhoun in his half guard.
Pealike on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pealike tries to get out of the position.
Pealike is trying to stand back up but Calhoun is controlling him
Calhoun looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pealike taking some punishment here, with Calhoun in his half guard.
Pealike keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Still in half guard, Calhoun seems content to control.
Calhoun trying to pass the guard but Pealike defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T2#
Calhoun throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Pealike to regain full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pealike is looking to stand up but Calhoun isn't so interested in that idea.
Pealike keeping moving, preventing Calhoun from controlling successfully.
Calhoun connects with a couple of short punches.
Calhoun wants to control from the top but Pealike keeps moving.
Calhoun connects with a couple of short punches.
Calhoun with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Calhoun drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Calhoun jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Calhoun controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3##TD2#
Calhoun scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Pealike is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Calhoun has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Calhoun controls the position from side control.
Calhoun is working Pealike over with some ground and pound from side control.
An elbow from Calhoun crashes against the mat.
Calhoun in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Calhoun working the ground and pound from side control.
Calhoun throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Calhoun scores with a couple of short elbows.#T4#
Calhoun tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Calhoun working the head with strikes.
Pealike dodges the ground and pound from Calhoun.
Calhoun controls the position.
Calhoun in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Calhoun in side control lands a decent elbow.
Calhoun is looking to take a break and control but Pealike is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The strikes coming from Calhoun are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Calhoun working the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Cornbread Pealike will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Pealike scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Calhoun takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT#It looks like Brennan Calhoun has been cut.
Pealike misses with a wild combination.
Pealike connects with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Pealike there.
Calhoun gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pealike lands a body shot.
Pealike lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A left lands for Pealike.
Cornbread Pealike seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Calhoun closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pealike to the mat! Pealike manages to get full guard.
Pealike is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Calhoun dives into side control.
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!#REVR#
Calhoun looks up at the clock and then as Pealike takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Calhoun smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #T1#
Pealike is trying to buck Calhoun off.
Calhoun lands some shots froms side control.
Calhoun working the body and head with strikes.
A lull in the action here.
Brennan Calhoun has got the better of the ground game so far.
Calhoun grinds an elbow into Pealike's temple.
Calhoun happy to just control the position for now.
An elbow from Calhoun crashes against the mat.
Calhoun working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #T2#
Calhoun lands a decent elbow from side control.
Calhoun scores with punches from side control.
Calhoun lands a decent elbow from side control.
Calhoun creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Pealike sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Calhoun scores with punches from side control.
Pealike is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Pealike is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Calhoun landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #ROC2#Pealike is rocked!
Calhoun lands a few punches from side control.
Oh Pealike is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Calhoun advances nicely into full mount.
Calhoun loads up with a big shot that hurts Pealike! He's pulled Calhoun in close but Calhoun has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Pealike survive? More strikes from Calhoun and Pealike is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Brennan Calhoun!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 28, 2024

#R1#
Bell tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Toivonen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#Toivonen is rocked!
Bell tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Toivonen counters with a straight right hand.
Oh Toivonen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Toivonen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bell tries to clinch up
and Toivonen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bell thinking.
Bell swings widly with a right hand
letting Toivonen counter with a right hand.
Bell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bell wants to clinch but Toivonen slips to the side
and Toivonen counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Bell is looking to clinch but Toivonen is avoiding it.
Bell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bell tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Toivonen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bell thinking.
Bell tries to clinch but Toivonen moves out of range.
Toivonen tries to counter by clinching up but Bell breaks away and moves out of range.#CL2#
Bell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Toivonen blocks an uppercut.
Bell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bell struggles to land a body shot inside as Toivonen controls his hands.
Bell has Toivonen pushed against the cage.#BC#
Toivonen manages to break the clinch. #T2#
A head kick from Toivonen lands but Bell takes it in his stride.
Bell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Toivonen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Toivonen counters with a right hand to the body.
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!
Bell tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bell moves to clinch but Toivonen breaks away
and Toivonen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bell moves to clinch but Toivonen breaks away
and Toivonen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Bell tries to clinch up
and Toivonen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Toivonen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Toivonen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Donk. Toivonen catches Bell right on the button with a cross.
Alvin Bell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bell closes the distance looking to clinch
and Toivonen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4#
Bell moves to clinch but Toivonen breaks away
and Toivonen counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! Toivonen looks at the referee who does nothing so Toivonen lands a crushing right that sends Bell to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Otso Toivonen!
Otso Toivonen thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 28, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Shah closes the distance and clinches.
Shah misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sparta Jr displaying some good clinch control by pressing Shah up against the cage.#BC#
Sparta Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Shah clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shah.
Shah misses with a punch on the inside.
Shah misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Sparta Jr turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Sparta Jr misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Sparta Jr is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shah is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Sparta Jr working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shah tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1##SUB#
Sparta Jr is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shah has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Sparta Jr tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ground and pound from Sparta Jr seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB#
Sparta Jr is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Shah looks calm but he's in trouble here. Sparta Jr gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Shah is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Sparta Jr lets go of the hold and Shah can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Diziz Sparta Jr!
Diziz Sparta Jr took some time post fight to say the following; 'THIS IS SPARTA !!!'.

Event: MMA Hype -16-
Date: Dec 14, 2024

#R1#
Lawrence cracks a nice hook into Crawford's ribs.
Lawrence swings for the body but Crawford moves out of range.
Lawrence lands a body shot.
Lawrence fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Crawford with a poor takedown
and Lawrence counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lawrence moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT#It looks like Leon Crawford has been cut.
A jab lands there for Lawrence.
Lawrence connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Crawford's hands.#ROC#Crawford is rocked!
Lawrence jabs at Crawford's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lawrence scores with a shot to the body.
Crawford looks winded!
Crawford fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lawrence avoids it really well and circles away.
Lawrence tries to counter by clinching up but Crawford breaks away and moves out of range.
Lawrence slaps away a takedown attempt from Crawford, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kali Lawrence has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leon Crawford.#T1#
Lawrence scores with a crisp jab that stopped Crawford in his tracks.
Crawford is still on wobbly legs! Can Lawrence finish him?
Lawrence cracks Crawford with a hook to the temple - Crawford is on wobbly legs here! Lawrence swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Crawford falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Lawrence wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kali Lawrence!
Kali Lawrence gave a mention to Bloodbath MMA Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: MMA Hype -17-
Date: Dec 14, 2024

#R1#
The fighters circling - Donnelly throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stevens unleashes a big counter combination but Donnelly bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Stevens moves into range and clinches up with Donnelly.
Donnelly wants to take the fight to the mat but Stevens manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Stevens throws a head punch that misses.
Stevens misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Stevens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Stevens moves into the clinch.
Stevens makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Donnelly could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Stevens lands a shoulder strike.
Stevens is struggling to control the position.
Donnelly blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donnelly has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stevens is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Donnelly tries to circle away but Stevens has him pinned against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Stevens. #BC2#
Stevens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stevens slips a straight right by Donnelly.#T1##CL2#
Stevens fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Donnelly, pushing him back against the cage.
Donnelly drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stevens gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Donnelly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stevens lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT2#It looks like Craig Donnelly has been cut.
A right hook to the body lands for Stevens.
Donnelly is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Donnelly wants to take the fight to the mat but Stevens manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Stevens working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stevens stops a takedown attempt from Donnelly.
Stevens lands a right hand.
Donnelly is breathing heavily.
Stevens lands a left hand that snaps the head of Donnelly backwards.
Stevens lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stevens fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stevens lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stevens.
Donnelly jumps guard but Stevens stands there with Donnelly around his waist. Donnelly gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Stevens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Stevens drives through and clinches with Donnelly against the cage.
A short uppercut from Stevens.
Donnelly misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stevens softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stevens lands with a short punch from the clinch. #TD2#
Stevens is trying to trip Donnelly. He has hold of a leg but Donnelly is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Stevens persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Donnelly kicks Stevens off and gets to his feet.
Donnelly throws a hook to the side of Stevens's head but Stevens sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Donnelly looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Stevens closes the distance and clinches.
Donnelly wants a takedown.
Stevens lands an uppercut.#T3#
Stevens working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Stevens.
Stevens lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Donnelly backwards.
Donnelly drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stevens gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Donnelly blocking some punches.
Donnelly tries for a takedown but Stevens manages to get underhooks.
Donnelly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stevens lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stevens lands a right hand that snaps the head of Donnelly backwards.
Stevens lands a right hand.
Donnelly's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stevens.
Stevens prevents the takedown attempt. #T4#
Stevens lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Donnelly or not.
Stevens working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stevens throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Donnellys head.
Donnelly has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stevens is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Stevens scores with a shoulder strike.
Donnelly tries to score a body lock takedown but Stevens shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stevens lands with a right to the head.
Stevens gets through Donnelly's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stevens scores with a shoulder strike.
Donnelly tries to pull guard but Stevens forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Donnelly turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Donnelly manages to end up in side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stevens is looking to reverse the position.
Donnelly tries to move to mount but Stevens blocks the move with his legs.
Stevens wants to get back to his feet but Donnelly drags him back down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Enrique Stevens dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Craig Donnelly's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Stevens displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Donnelly throws out the jab. #CL2#
Stevens closes the distance and clinches.
Donnelly drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Donnelly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Donnelly takes a shot to the head.
Stevens lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Stevens manages to break the clinch.
Donnelly closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stevens circles away.#CL2#
Stevens clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Stevens breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Donnelly tries to keep at a distance but Stevens has taken the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Stevens scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stevens pushes Donnelly back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Donnelly goes for a takedown attempt but Stevens pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Donnelly. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Stevens has Donnelly up against the cage in a clinch.
Stevens has a couple of punches blocked by Donnelly.
A head punch on the inside from Stevens fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Stevens.
Stevens misses with the head strike.
Stevens lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stevens displaying some good clinch control by pressing Donnelly up against the cage.
Stevens lands a nice uppercut.
Stevens throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
A bit of stalling here from Stevens.
Stevens throws a punch but it's blocked by Donnelly.
Stevens lands a hook that snaps the head of Donnelly backwards.
Stevens stops a takedown attempt from Donnelly.
Donnelly has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stevens is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Stevens working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Donnelly drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Donnelly wants to take the fight to the mat but Stevens manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Stevens lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stevens is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Stevens presses Donnelly against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Donnelly jumps guard but Stevens turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
A nice left hand lands by Stevens.
Donnelly drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stevens gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short left from Stevens.
Stevens working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stevens lands a shoulder strike.
Donnelly is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stevens taking a breather.
Stevens lands a right hand.
Enrique Stevens seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Donnelly's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stevens swings wildly with an uppercut but Donnelly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stevens lands a right hand that snaps the head of Donnelly backwards. #T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Stevens.
Donnelly takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stevens manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC2#
Stevens manages to break the clinch.
Donnelly throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stevens's waist but Stevens gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Donnelly off to one side. #CL2#
Stevens pushes Donnelly up against the cage in a clinch.
Stevens gets through Donnelly's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stevens will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Donnelly up against the cage.
Stevens scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stevens lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Enrique Stevens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Craig Donnelly's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Donnelly throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Stevens has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stevens lands a nice uppercut.
Stevens tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Donnelly's elbow.
Donnelly tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stevens smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Stevens moves into the clinch.
Donnelly is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stevens pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Stevens jumps guard.
Donnelly controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Donnelly drops back looking for a leg! Stevens is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stevens manages to kick Donnelly off! Donnelly jumps back into Stevens's guard. #T1#
Stevens keeping moving, preventing Donnelly from controlling successfully.
Stevens really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Donnelly. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stevens is looking to stand up but Donnelly isn't so interested in that idea.
Donnelly seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Donnelly wants to pass the guard but Stevens is keeping the position.#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.
Stevens looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Donnelly shoots in and drives through. Stevens sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Donnelly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed right hand from Donnelly misses the target.
Donnelly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stevens moves away.#CL2#
Stevens moves into range and clinches up with Donnelly.
Stevens tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stevens scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Donnelly is trying to drag Stevens to the mat but Stevens just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stevens gets through Donnelly's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Stevens misses with the head strike.
Stevens makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stevens has a couple of punches blocked by Donnelly.
Stevens lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Stevens scores with a nice short uppercut.
Donnelly is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Stevens's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Stevens manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Stevens lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stevens creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Donnelly has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stevens after a bit of a struggle.
Stevens scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stevens is pressed up against the cage. Donnelly has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stevens down to the mat. Stevens avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Donnelly wants to slow Stevens down by chopping away at his legs. #T4##CL2#
Stevens clinches up with Donnelly and pushes him back against the cage.
Stevens lands a nice shot to the body.
Stevens lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Donnelly backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stevens is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Stevens lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Donnelly backwards.
Enrique Stevens is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stevens pushes Donnelly back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stevens.
Stevens lands a left hand that snaps the head of Donnelly backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Donnelly. #BC2#
Stevens's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Craig Donnelly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stevens slips a straight right by Donnelly.
A countering left hand to the body from Stevens misses.
Nice sprawl there from Stevens as Donnelly shoots in.
Stevens throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Stevens gets a clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enrique Stevens!

Event: MMA Hype -15-
Date: Dec 07, 2024

#R1#
Kat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kat swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Richards counters with a stiff right hand.
Kat keeps the fight on the outside.
Kat throws a right and a left that Richards avoids nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Richards on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD2#
Kat throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Richards tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kat is in Richards's guard.
Kat looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kat trying to control but Richards is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards has momentary wrist control but Kat slips an elbow through the middle.
Richards knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kat on the ground.
Kat trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Kat working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kat has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kat missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kat trying to control but Richards is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kat drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kat jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Richards keeping moving, preventing Kat from controlling successfully.
Richards is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kat is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Richards closes the distance and pushes Kat back into the cage.
Richards lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Richards throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kats head.
Richards throws a punch but it's blocked by Kat.
Richards lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Richards fails to land.
Kat has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Richards after a bit of a struggle.
Kat misses with a body punch. #T3#
Richards lands a hook to the side of the head.
Richards working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD2#
Kat jumps guard and drags Richards to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Richards wanted to stand there but Kat had control of the position. #SUB2#
Kat working for a triangle but Richards defends it easily. #SUB2#
Kat is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kat can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Richards controls the pace.#T4#
Kat not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kat might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Richards haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kat is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kat has his hands on Richards's head, controlling the position.
Richards stays in close to Kat's body and controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Richards postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Eli Richards will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Richards clinches up against the cage.
Kat wants to break the clinch but can't.
Richards lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kat backwards.
Kat is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kat blocks an elbow strike from Richards.
Richards softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kat pressing his opponent against the cage.
Richards blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards scores with a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Richards.
Kat misses with an elbow over the top.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Richards.
Richards lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kat backwards. #T1#
Richards scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Richards.
Richards lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Richards on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Kat's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Richards makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Richards scores with a nice hook to the head.
Richards pushes Kat back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #TD2#
Kat ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kat no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Kat working for a triangle but Richards defends it easily. #SUB2#
Richards avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2#
Richards tries to stand but Kat is controlling from the bottom.
Kat is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kat lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
We've been informed that Kat has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kat scoring with some ground and pound.
Richards is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kat can do to turn this around?
Kat slips nicely into half guard.
Kat moves into full mount! Richards won't be happy about that!
Richards on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Richards tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Kat lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kat trying to control but Richards is having none of it.
Richards can't escape the position.
Kat throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Richards has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Kat's lack of action.
Richards tries to roll over but Kat keeps him under control.#T4#
Richards is trying to stand.
Kat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Richards keeps working.
Kat seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Richards tries to get to full guard but Kat has control of the leg.
Kat wants to take a breather but Richards is having none of it.
Kat lands with a punch from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Eli Richards will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Richards tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kat manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Richards has closed the distance and engaged Kat in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Richards.
Richards takes a shot to the head. #ROC2#Richards is rocked!
Kat is trying to drag Richards to the mat but Richards just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Oh Richards is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kat stalling in the clinch.
Richards misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kat tries to break the clinch but Richards is controlling the position.
Kat tries to score a body lock takedown but Richards shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kat blocking some punches.
Kat is trying to force a seperation but Richards has the dominant position.
Richards working aggressively here. #TD2#
Kat pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Richards is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Kat has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Richards is looking to defend but Kat has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Richards! Kat pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Richards taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Felix Kat!

Event: SPPS Resurrection 015
Date: Dec 07, 2024

#R1##CL#
Hughes drives through and clinches with Brands against the cage.
Hughes lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Brands is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hughes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hughes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brands avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Brands is trying to drag Hughes to the mat but Hughes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Brands wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hughes tries to score a body lock takedown but Brands shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hughes is working for takedown but Brands is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viktor Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brands stops a takedown attempt from Hughes.
Brands is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hughes to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brands avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hughes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brands fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Hughes closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Brands is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hughes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Brands tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hughes smiles and moves away.
Brands throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Hughes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Brands is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hughes to keep the fight standing.
I was talking to Hughes's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Brands tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Brands is trying to pull guard but Hughes has him pressed against the cage.
Hughes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Brands is defending well.
Hughes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brands prevents it.
Brands jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hughes walks away with a smile on his face. Brands gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Hughes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Brands fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T2#
Brands is trying to pull guard but Hughes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Brands tries to pull guard but Hughes holds him up against the cage and eventually Brands drops back down to his feet.
Brands tries to pull guard but Hughes holds him up against the cage and eventually Brands drops back down to his feet.
Hughes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Brands's defenses.
Brands fails to pull guard. #TD2#
Brands successfully pulls guard.
Hughes trying to control but Brands is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hughes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hughes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Brands managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hughes avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T3#
Brands is pulling down on Hughes's head. It's preventing any offense from Hughes, at least for the moment.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Brands keeps moving.
Brands wants to stand and escape but Hughes is having none of it.
Brands managing to control the position.
Brands keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Brands is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #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.
Brands keeping full guard, as Hughes tries to pass.
Brands punching from the bottom.
Hughes trying to control but Brands is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Brands working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hughes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hughes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Hughes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brands has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hughes has managed to get both his arms back between Brands's legs - danger averted.
Brands lands a decent shot there.#SUB2#
Brands looking for a guillotine here but Hughes defends easily.
Hughes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Brands is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hughes defends well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Hughes dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Brands shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hughes as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Hughes pushes Brands up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Brands manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Brands is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hughes is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Brands working for a triangle but Hughes defends it easily. #SUB2#
Brands looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've been informed that Brands has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hughes is posturing up here but Brands has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Hughes tries to roll out but it's too tight and Hughes has to tap! Slick submission there by Brands!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bo Brands!
Bo Brands decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: MMA Hype -13-
Date: Dec 01, 2024

#R1#
A nice combination there by Ali.
Tanner shoots in for a double leg but Ali sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Ali forces Tanner back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Tanner turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Ali defending against the ground and pound.
Tanner working the ground and pound.
Tanner looks up at the clock and then as Ali takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Tanner smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ali is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Ali's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tanner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ali keeps working.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tanner working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
A lull in the action here.
Ali tries to escape but Tanner is in control. #T1#
Ali tries to buck Tanner off but Tanner is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Ali's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tanner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ali keeps working.
Tanner landing a few strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tanner laying and praying for a moment but Ali takes advantage and regains half guard. #SUB#
Ali looking for submissions off his back.
Tanner works his way into full mount!
Tanner throws some wild stikes that Ali manages to avoid easily. #T2#
Tanner with a couple of short strikes.
Tanner sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Ali is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Tanner landing strikes from the mount.
Tanner landing strikes, looking to finish!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Tanner working his ground and pound in the gym.
Ali is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Ali is looking to improve his position but Tanner isn't that keen on the idea.
Tanner throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Ali looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ali tries to lock up and control but Tanner gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ali blocking the ground and pound.
Tanner content just to control the position here.
Ali sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T3#
Ali has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tanner is working away from the top position though.
Ali gets full guard.
Ali lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tanner can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ali engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ali trying to control the position from guard on top but Tanner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ali stays in close to Tanner's body and controls the position.
Ali trying to control but Tanner is working from the bottom. #T4#
Ali prevents Tanner from getting back to his feet.
Ali wants to control from the top but Tanner keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ali would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ali in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tanner keeping moving, preventing Ali from controlling successfully.
Ali wants to stand but Tanner has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Colton Tanner will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ali misses with a body shot.
Tanner steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ali.
Ali throws an overhand right that lands on Tanner's shoulder, as Tanner tries to avoid the shot.
Tanner shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ali pinned against the cage. Ali gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ali swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Ali closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Ali breaks the clinch.
Tanner moves to clinch but Ali breaks away
letting Ali counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanner gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL#
Ali rushes Tanner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tanner goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ali prevents it. #BC#
Ali breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Tanner takes one to the chin there.
Tanner shoots in looking for a takedown. Ali tries to sprawl out of it but Tanner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ali manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Immanuel Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colton Tanner.
Tanner doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ali connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ali is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tanner can do to turn this around?
Ali scores with a one two! Tanner had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #ROC#Tanner is rocked!
Immanuel Ali is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tanner fails with the takedown#KD#
and Ali counters with a nice right hand that sends Tanner toppling to the canvas! Tanner scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ali finish him?!
Tanner is still on wobbly legs! Can Ali finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Ali has Tanner up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Ali pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tanner seems to have recovered his senses.
Tanner with a poor takedown #KD#
and Ali counters with a nice right hand that sends Tanner toppling to the canvas! Tanner scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ali finish him?!
Tanner shoots in but no luck this time. #T2#
Tanner shoots in and drives through. Ali sprawls well.#KD#
Ali drops Tanner with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Tanner looks back up at him and smiles so Ali waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Tanner has his takedown stuffed
and Ali counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tanner thinking.
Tanner is breathing heavily.
Tanner walks straight into a right hand from Ali - that's dropped him! Ali jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Tanner from any more punishment! Tanner complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Immanuel Ali!
Immanuel Ali thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: MMA Hype -12-
Date: Nov 24, 2024

#R1#
Bernard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jamal Powell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Powell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Powell scores with a nice right hand.
Powell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bernard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bernard looks winded!
Powell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#KD#
Powell drops Bernard with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bernard looks back up at him and smiles so Powell waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #CUT#It looks like Jose Bernard has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Powell drives through and clinches with Bernard against the cage.
Powell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bernard avoids it.
Powell creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Bernard with a big uppercut! Bernard tries to clinch up but Powell pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Bernard to the mat! Bernard covers up and Powell unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jamal Powell!

Event: MMA Hype -12-
Date: Nov 24, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Anderson closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Anderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Anderson clinches.
Anderson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Carvalho has Anderson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Anderson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Anderson breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Anderson rushes Carvalho and presses him up against the cage.
Carvalho looking for a takedown.
Anderson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Anderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Anderson.
Anderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Carvalho uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Anderson breaks from the clinch.
Carvalho tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Anderson defends well and Carvalho ends up having to push Anderson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eduardo Carvalho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carvalho.
Anderson avoiding damage. #T1#
Anderson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Carvalho backwards.
Anderson stalling.
Anderson misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Anderson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Anderson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Anderson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Carvalhos head.
Anderson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Anderson.
Still in the clinch, Anderson scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Anderson.
Still in the clinch, Anderson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Carvalho goes for a takedown in the clinch but Anderson prevents it.
Carvalho can't get the takedown. #T2#
Anderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Carvalho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Anderson breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Anderson moves into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Anderson as the two fighters clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Anderson.
Anderson working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Anderson.
Anderson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Anderson stalling.
Carvalho has Anderson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Anderson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Anderson lands a left hand. #TD#
Carvalho has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Anderson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Carvalho tries to keep control of the position but Anderson is staying busy.#T3##SUB#
Carvalho has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Anderson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB#
Carvalho is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Anderson won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Carvalho off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eduardo Carvalho!
Eduardo Carvalho gave a mention to Hype Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: MMA Hype -9-
Date: Nov 10, 2024

#R1#
Lawrence defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Crawford.
Crawford shoots in looking for a takedown. Lawrence tries to sprawl out of it but Crawford keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lawrence manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lawrence scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT#It looks like Leon Crawford has been cut.
Lawrence lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crawford circles away quickly and effectively.
Crawford dives in and grabs Lawrence's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lawrence pushes down on Crawford's head and hops out.
Jay Lawrence has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leon Crawford.#KD#
Lawrence cracks Crawford with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Crawford looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Lawrence finish him? #ROC#Crawford is rocked!
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!
Lawrence wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Crawford is still on wobbly legs! Can Lawrence finish him?
Lawrence cracks Crawford on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Crawford falls backwards against the cage. Lawrence follows up with more strikes that drop Crawford to his knees. Lawrence keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Crawford! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jay Lawrence!
After the big win, Jay Lawrence made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Bloodbath MMA Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: MMA Hype -10-
Date: Nov 10, 2024

#R1##CL#
Richards closes the distance and pushes Allen back into the cage.
Richards misses with a punch on the inside.
Richards prevents Allen from breaking the clinch.
Allen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Allen wants to break free but Richards has control.
Richards looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Allen avoiding damage as Richards throws knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Richards. #BC2#
Allen breaks from the clinch.
Allen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Allen counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards darts in trying to clinch
and Allen counters with a crisp right that sends Richards to the canvas! Allen follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edgar Allen!
An out of breath Edgar Allen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: MMA Hype -10-
Date: Nov 10, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Stevens has closed the distance and engaged Duran in a clinch.
Stevens 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.
Duran misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Duran fails to land.
Duran wants to stall.
Duran struggles to land a body shot inside as Stevens controls his hands.
Stevens lands a left hand.
Duran blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stevens lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stevens lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Duran.
Duran working aggressively here.
Duran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stevens has a couple of punches blocked by Duran.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Duran has a couple of punches blocked by Stevens.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevens lands an uppercut.
Stevens scores with a shot to the side of Duran's head.
Stevens working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Duran's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Duran tries to work over Stevens's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Duran blocking some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Duran blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Stevens breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stevens is looking to clinch.
Duran tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stevens swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Duran slips a straight right by Stevens.
Duran misses the shot to the body.
Stevens unleashes a big counter combination but Duran bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stevens looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Duran rushes Stevens and presses him up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Duran takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Duran is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stevens is keeping busy.#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Duran.
Duran takes a shot to the head.
Stevens blocks an uppercut.
Stevens has a couple of punches blocked by Duran.
Duran wants to stall.
Stevens throws a punch but it's blocked by Duran.
Stevens tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stevens working aggressively here.
Stevens lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Duran misses with a short punch on the inside.
Duran working aggressively here.
Duran looking to throw knees to the head but Stevens is blocking nicely.
Stevens misses with a punch on the inside.
Duran lands a nice knee to the body.
Stevens looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stevens misses with some punches.
Stevens blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stevens working aggressively here. #T3#
Duran misses with a short punch on the inside.
Duran pushes Stevens back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stevens blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stevens tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Duran blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stevens.
Duran goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stevens working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Duran lands an uppercut.
Duran trying to land knees to the body.
Duran misses with a hook to the ribs.
Duran misses with a punch on the inside.
Duran dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Duran slowing the pace effectively.
Duran tries to land a knee to the head but Stevens blocks with his arms.
Stevens displaying some good clinch control by pressing Duran up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stevens. #T4#
Stevens tries to work over Duran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stevens swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Duran wants to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Duran.
Duran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Duran misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stevens throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Duran misses with some punches.
Stevens avoiding damage as Duran throws knees to the body.
Duran has a couple of punches blocked by Stevens.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stevens.
Stevens manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Stevens misses with a short punch on the inside.
Duran misses with some punches.
Duran misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Enrique Stevens will probably get the nod.
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##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stevens blocking some punches.
Stevens cracks Duran with a nice body shot.
Duran is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stevens is keeping busy.
Stevens lands a left hand that snaps the head of Duran backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duran.
Duran misses with the head strike.
Stevens swings wildly with an uppercut but Duran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duran misses with a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Stevens takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Duran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stevens misses with a hook from the clinch.
Duran has a couple of punches blocked by Stevens. #BC2#
Stevens's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Stevens checks the leg kick nicely there.
Duran throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Duran throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stevens.
Stevens tries to close the distance and clinch but Duran swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Stevens gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stevens blocking some punches.
Stevens working aggressively here.
Stevens scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Duran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Enrique Stevens seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stevens struggles to land a body shot inside as Duran controls his hands.
Stevens stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Duran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stevens's elbow.
Duran tries to stall but Stevens uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Duran blocks an uppercut.
Duran tries to throw a body punch but Stevens avoids it by throwing Duran back against the cage. #T2#
Stevens swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stevens is working Duran over against the cage.
Stevens stalling in the clinch but Duran improves position.
Stevens prevents a body shot from Duran.
Duran is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Duran misses with some punches.
Stevens misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Stevens scores with a nice short uppercut.
Duran is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stevens is defending well for now.
Stevens lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Duran lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stevens backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duran stalling in the clinch but Stevens improves position.
Stevens lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stevens lands with a left to the head.
Duran blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Stevens scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stevens lands with a light punch inside.
Duran fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Duran blocks an uppercut.
Duran is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stevens is keeping busy.
Stevens swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stevens trying to control the position but instead, Duran has worked for underhooks and has pushed Stevens into the cage.
Stevens wants to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Stevens fails to land.
Duran being controlled against the cage.
Stevens tries to break the clinch but Duran is controlling the position.
Stevens lands a shoulder strike.
Stevens on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stevens lands a shoulder strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stevens as Duran tries to tie him up.
A short right from Stevens.
Stevens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Duran misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stevens creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stevens lands with a right to the head.
Duran misses with a punch on the inside.
Stevens lands an uppercut.
Stevens is looking to control Duran's arms but Duran gets an underhook and turns him. Now Stevens has his back to the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Duran.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duran.
Stevens swings wildly with an uppercut but Duran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duran tries to throw a body punch but Stevens avoids it by throwing Duran back against the cage.
Stevens working aggressively here.
Duran effectively controlling the action here.
Stevens misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stevens lands a left hand that snaps the head of Duran backwards.
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!
Duran blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Enrique Stevens 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Stevens blocks a leg kick.
Duran moves in looking to clinch but Stevens pushes him off.
Stevens let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL2#
Stevens clinches.
Duran tries to work over Stevens's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Duran misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Stevens swings wildly with an uppercut but Duran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duran blocks an uppercut.
Duran trying to stall but Stevens improves his position.
A head punch on the inside from Stevens fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevens tries to break the clinch but Duran is controlling the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stevens.
Duran is looking to control Stevens's arms but Stevens gets an underhook and turns him. Now Duran has his back to the cage.
Stevens dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Stevens stalls.
Stevens stalling in the clinch. #T1#
Stevens lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Duran backwards.
Stevens working aggressively here.
Duran content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Duran is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Stevens being controlled against the cage.
Stevens working aggressively here.
Stevens misses with some punches.
Duran missing with knees to the body.
Stevens throws a head punch that misses.
Stevens misses with a punch on the inside.
Duran is trying to stall.
A short uppercut from Stevens.
Stevens blocking some punches. #T2#
A short right from Stevens on the inside.
Stevens swings wildly with an uppercut but Duran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duran is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Duran misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stevens pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Stevens as the two fighters clinch.
Stevens swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stevens lands a right hand that snaps the head of Duran backwards.
Stevens lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Duran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stevens lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stevens wants to stall.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T3#
Stevens scores with a shot to the side of Duran's head.
Stevens tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duran's elbow.
Duran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stevens throws a punch but it's blocked by Duran.
Stevens swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stevens swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Duran misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stevens lands a right hand that snaps the head of Duran backwards.
Stevens fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Duran tries a body shot but Stevens blocks it.
Stevens swings wildly with an uppercut but Duran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duran tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stevens avoids it.
A head punch on the inside from Stevens fails to land.
Duran misses with an elbow over the top.
Duran blocks an uppercut.
Duran missing with knees to the body.
Duran misses with a punch on the inside. #T4##BC2#
Stevens breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Stevens gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stevens throws a punch but it's blocked by Duran.
Stevens working aggressively here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Duran as Stevens tries to tie him up.
Enrique Stevens is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stevens is trying to break free.
Duran misses with a hook from the clinch.
Duran is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Stevens working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stevens.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stevens's elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stevens wants to break free but Duran has control.
Stevens leaning his opponent against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duran.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enrique Stevens!

Event: SPPS Resurrection 011
Date: Nov 09, 2024

#R1#
Ryan fails with the takedown.
Ryan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Ryan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hughes sprawls well initially but Ryan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hughes is trying to maintain the position but Ryan is very close to passing his half guard.
Ryan tries to stand and escape but Hughes is controlling the position.
Hughes wants to control but Ryan is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Hughes actively working from the bottom here.
Still in half guard, Ryan seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan is thwarting Hughes's attempts to control the position.
Hughes wants to get back to full guard.
Hughes is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ryan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ryan 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.
Ryan passes to full mount! #T1#
Ryan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ryan avoids the attempt from Hughes to control.#SU#
Ryan is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Hughes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ryan.
Hughes with the counter takedown but Ryan avoids it easily.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown but Hughes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mac Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Ryan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hughes quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Hughes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ryan pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hughes looking for submissions off his back.
Hughes wants to control but Ryan is keeping busy. #T2##SUB2#
Hughes with the active half guard here but Ryan passes nicely into side control.
Hughes tries to bench press Ryan off him but Ryan keeps the position.
Hughes is trying to control Ryan's posture but Ryan avoids it.
Ryan creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ryan trying to control the action but Hughes is working from the bottom.
Ryan working away.#T3#
Hughes is looking for a sweep.
Ryan working away.#SUB#
Ryan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hughes being controlled for a moment.
Hughes struggling a bit here.
Ryan staying calm.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ryan throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hughes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ryan just content to control the position.
Hughes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ryan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hughes is trying to control Ryan's posture but Ryan avoids it.
Hughes tries to bench press Ryan off him but Ryan keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hughes is trying to control Ryan's posture but Ryan avoids it.
Ryan trying to control the action but Hughes is working from the bottom.
Ryan remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mac Ryan dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL#
Ryan has closed the distance and engaged Hughes in a clinch.
Ryan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hughes prevents it.
Ryan is trying to drag Hughes to the mat but Hughes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hughes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ryan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hughes's elbow.
Ryan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hughes. #T1#
Hughes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ryan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mac Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Hughes.
Ryan fails with a takedown attempt.
Mac Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hughes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ryan.
Hughes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD#
Ryan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hughes napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Ryan is trying to get an arm triangle but Hughes is defending well. #SUB#
Ryan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
Hughes is trying to control Ryan's posture but Ryan avoids it.
Hughes is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Ryan is staying active.
Hughes has one of Ryan's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.#SUB#
Ryan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ryan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Hughes can't do much from the bottom here.
Ryan trying to control the action but Hughes is working from the bottom.
Hughes is trying to control Ryan's posture but Ryan avoids it.
Ryan just content to control the position.
Hughes is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Ryan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hughes can't do much from the bottom here.
Ryan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hughes can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Ryan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hughes is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Ryan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ryan tries to score with some ground and pound. Hughes controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mac Ryan dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Ryan shoots in but Hughes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hughes feints the counter takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ryan or perhaps it was just good defense by Hughes, which made it look bad.
Hughes feints the counter takedown.
Ryan has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mac Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ryan or perhaps it was just good defense by Hughes, which made it look bad.
Hughes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ryan defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hughes defends well and Ryan ends up having to push Hughes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hughes lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#It looks like Mac Ryan has been cut.
Hughes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ryan after a bit of a struggle. #T1#
Hughes wants to take the fight to the mat but Ryan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ryan stops a takedown attempt from Hughes.
Hughes wants to take the fight to the mat but Ryan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ryan tries to land knees in the clinch but Hughes avoids the damage to the body.
Ryan goes for a takedown attempt but Hughes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ryan misses with a looping left.
Hughes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ryan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hughes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ryan misses with a takedown attempt - Hughes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Ryan. Those never looked like landing.
Ryan has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Hughes counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ryan won't be happy with that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ryan sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Hughes is trying to work for a kimura but Ryan is defending well.
Ryan throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #SUB2#
Hughes seems to be looking for submissions.
Ryan trying to control here. #SUB2#
Hughes is trying to work for a kimura but Ryan is defending well. #T3#
Ryan gets back to full guard.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving. #SUB2#
Hughes drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ryan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hughes has Ryan in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Ryan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hughes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ryan has managed to get both his arms back between Hughes's legs - danger averted.
Ryan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Ryan seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hughes for as long as he can get away with.
Ryan continues to stall.#SUB2#
Hughes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ryan is aware though and is defending well.
Hughes being controlled here, momentarily.
Mac Ryan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Hughes is looking for a triangle but Ryan pushes his legs off easily.
Viktor Hughes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mac Ryan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ryan stands and throws Hughes's legs to the side, diving into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Viktor Hughes.
I think Ryan 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mac Ryan!

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