Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: RSE 67: Death Atlas
Date: Apr 10, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Shaw closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ilmarinen dodges the ground and pound from Shaw.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaw working the head with strikes.
Ilmarinen is trying to control Shaw's posture but Shaw avoids it.
Shaw is putting a hurting on Ilmarinen here, landing some big shots from side control. #CUT2#It looks like Sisu Ilmarinen has been cut.
Ilmarinen is not content to let Shaw control the position. #SUB2#
Shaw is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ilmarinen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ilmarinen's coaches at Patskun tappelukoulu have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Ilmarinen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ilmarinen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Shaw is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
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Shaw has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shaw wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ilmarinen keeps working. #SUB2#
Shaw is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ilmarinen has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ilmarinen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Shaw wants to improve his position but Ilmarinen is controlling well.
Shaw makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Shaw.
Ilmarinen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Shaw looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Ilmarinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shaw swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shaw trying to keep a closed guard but Ilmarinen is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Shaw has his foot on Ilmarinen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ilmarinen works his way back into a safe position though.
Shaw lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Ilmarinen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ilmarinen trying to control the position here.
Shaw loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Ilmarinen keeping moving, preventing Shaw from controlling successfully.
Shaw pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ilmarinen is keeping the position for now.
Ilmarinen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shaw on the ground.
Ilmarinen is controlling Shaw's posture.
Shaw pushing down on Ilmarinen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ilmarinen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shaw scores with a couple of nice shots.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ilmarinen is concentrating on defense, preventing Shaw from advancing position.
Shaw throwing shots but Ilmarinen is blocking nicely.
Shaw missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brad Shaw dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sisu Ilmarinen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ilmarinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Ilmarinen as he connects with a hook.
Ilmarinen jabs Shaw right on the nose. Shaw blinks but takes it well.#KD#
Ilmarinen feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Shaw sprawling to the canvas! Shaw rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Ilmarinen finish him?! #ROC#Shaw is rocked!
Shaw tries to land a front kick but Ilmarinen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shaw is still on wobbly legs! Can Ilmarinen finish him?
Shaw tries to land a body kick#CL#
and Ilmarinen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ilmarinen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ilmarinen lands with a left to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Shaw! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Ilmarinen is unloading with more strikes now! Shaw drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sisu Ilmarinen!

Event: RSE 64: Bloodfrozen
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
A big left from Milka misses.
A head kick misses from Milka.
Andersson moves out of range as Milka strikes.
Milka throws a head kick that misses
and Andersson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Rico Milka has been cut.
Milka takes a swing at Andersson's ribcage but misses.
Milka throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Andersson.
Milka throws a head kick that misses
and Andersson counters with a stiff right hand.
Andersson misses with a leg kick.
Andersson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Milka misses with a body shot
and Andersson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Milka clinches up with Andersson and pushes him back against the cage.
Milka tries a body shot but Andersson blocks it. #BC#
Andersson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Milka lands a really nice looking cross but Andersson seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Milka tries to clinch up
and Andersson counters with a nice body shot. #T1##CL2#
Milka closes the distance and clinches.
Andersson blocks an uppercut.
Milka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Andersson blocks an uppercut. #TD#
Andersson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Andersson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Milka is looking to stand up but Andersson won't let him.
Milka wants to stand and escape but instead Andersson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andersson trying to control but Milka is working from the bottom.
Milka is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
Milka keeping moving, preventing Andersson from controlling successfully.
Milka wants to stand and escape but Andersson is having none of it.
Andersson is looking to work some ground and pound but Milka has wrist control.
Andersson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Milka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Milka keeping moving, preventing Andersson from controlling successfully.
Andersson looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Andersson is working Milka over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Milka is wriggling around but Andersson manages to pass to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Andersson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Milka defending well though.
Andersson tries to pass to full mount but Milka defends it. #SUB#
Andersson is working for a submission of some sort.
Andersson is nestled in close to Milka, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Montrese Andersson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rico Milka's cut.
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#
Milka doesn't manage to clinch there - Andersson circles away.
Milka works Andersson's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Milka closes the distance and pushes Andersson back into the cage.
Andersson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Milka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Milka.
Milka misses with a punch on the inside.
Andersson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Milka to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Milka struggles to land a body shot inside as Andersson controls his hands.
Andersson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Milka tries to work over Andersson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Milka misses with a body punch.
Milka misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
A bit of stalling here from Milka.
Milka struggles to land a body shot inside as Andersson controls his hands.
The referee calls for Milka to work.
Milka throws a punch but it's blocked by Andersson.
Andersson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andersson blocks a body shot from Milka.
Milka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Milka swings wildly with an uppercut but Andersson uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Milka.
Milka is stalling here. #TD#
Andersson pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Milka would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Milka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Andersson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Andersson is trying to control the position but Milka postures up.
Milka wants to get up but he can't break Andersson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Andersson 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.
Andersson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Milka's guard. #REVR#
Andersson prevents Milka from getting back to his feet.
Andersson wants to pass the guard but Milka is keeping the position.
Andersson wants to control from the top but Milka keeps moving.
Andersson throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Andersson passes Milka's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Milka on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Andersson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Montrese Andersson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Milka is refusing to be controlled, as Andersson sits in half guard.
Milka pushes Andersson off looking to stand but Andersson dives back in and keeps control.
Andersson 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.
Andersson is looking to take a break and control but Milka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #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.
Milka wants to get back to his feet.
Andersson trying to pass the guard but Milka defending well. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Milka wants to clinch but Andersson slips to the side
and Andersson counters with a stiff right hand.
Milka tries to close the distance and clinch but Andersson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jab, jab by Milka - just one landing.
Milka tries a head kick but it misses.
Andersson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Milka is looking to land body kicks.
It looked like Andersson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Andersson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Andersson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Milka tries to clinch but Andersson is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rico Milka will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rico Milka's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
A leg kick checked by Milka.
Milka wants to clinch.#CL2#
Milka closes the distance and pushes Andersson back into the cage.
Milka stalling in the clinch.
Andersson prevents a body shot from Milka.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Milka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Milka struggles to land a body shot inside as Andersson controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Milka.
Milka misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Andersson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Milka can't fight it off and eventually Andersson manages to take the fight to the floor. Milka looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Milka is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Milka can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Andersson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Milka keeping moving, preventing Andersson from controlling successfully. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Milka wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Andersson manages to pass to side control.
Andersson works his way into full mount!
Milka wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
Andersson unloads with some shots from mount but Milka bucks and avoids them well.
Milka is trying to stand up.
Milka is squirming around, avoiding Andersson's attempts to control the action.
Milka is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Andersson looking to ground and pound but Milka is blocking nicely. #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.
Andersson throwing strikes here but Milka is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Milka trying desperately to get to his feet.
Andersson with good strikes from the mount here!
Andersson lands a big shot there that rocks Milka but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Milka wants to try and get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andersson misses with a head shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Montrese Andersson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Andersson 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Montrese Andersson!
Montrese Andersson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Rico Milka was interviewed post fight and said 'whaaaat ?'.

Event: RSE 55: Cattle Decapitation
Date: Feb 28, 2024

#R1#
Cammula rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shaw connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cammula takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cammula changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cammula looks to land a left hand but Shaw moved out of range nicely.
Cammula uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shaw changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cammula has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Shaw fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cammula looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cammula throws a lazy right hand but Shaw sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shaw fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cammula just manages to avoid it.
Cammula throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shaw stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shaw lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shaw lands with a right hand.
Shaw jabs at Cammula's body.
Cammula throws an overhand right that drops Shaw like a sack of potatoes! Cammula dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Enrico Cammula!

Event: SSD 14: Loke Dick
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1#
Donald takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Schwartz lands with a right hand.
Schwartz dives in and grabs Donald's left leg, looking for a takedown. Donald pushes down on Schwartz's head and hops out.
Donald looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Donald keeps the fight on the outside.
Donald slaps away a takedown attempt from Schwartz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Schwartz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Donald throws a body punch but Schwartz moves out of range.
Donald throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Schwartz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Donald throws an overhand right that lands on Schwartz's shoulder, as Schwartz tries to avoid the shot.
Donald waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Schwartz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schwartz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donald lands a nice hook to Schwartz's body. Schwartz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Donald throws a body punch but Schwartz moves out of range.
Donald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Schwartz tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Donald manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Donald throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Schwartz blocks a jab.
Donald missing with a left hand there. Schwartz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Donald misses the jab.
Schwartz doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Donald misses the shot to the body.
Schwartz shoots in but no luck this time.
Ronald Donald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spanky Schwartz.
Schwartz is looking to clinch but Donald is avoiding it.
Donald throws a lazy uppercut
and Schwartz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Schwartz ducks under a wild hook from Donald.
Schwartz misses with a hook.
Donald misses the jab.
Schwartz lands with an overhand left.
Donald waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Schwartz.
Schwartz lands with a cross.
Schwartz lands a really nice looking cross but Donald seems unphased.
Donald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Schwartz wants to land a leg kick but Donald is out of range. #T2#
Schwartz shoots in looking for a takedown. Donald tries to sprawl out of it but Schwartz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Donald manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Donald checks a low kick from Schwartz.
Schwartz dives in and grabs Donald's left leg, looking for a takedown. Donald pushes down on Schwartz's head and hops out.
Donald ducks under a wild hook from Schwartz.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schwartz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Schwartz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Donald.
Donald swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Schwartz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Schwartz is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Donald had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Schwartz moves in looking to clinch but Donald pushes him off.
Donald swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Donald. Schwartz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schwartz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Donald paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Schwartz has a takedown stuffed.
Donald is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
Schwartz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Donald momentarily.
Schwartz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Donald circles away.
Schwartz looks winded!
Donald throws a hook to the side of Schwartz's head but Schwartz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Schwartz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Donald defends well and Schwartz ends up having to push Donald into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Donald throws a hook to the side of Schwartz's head but Schwartz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Schwartz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Donald.
Donald throws a big shot that misses.
Schwartz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Donald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schwartz was well out of range. Poor timing from Donald.
Donald lands with a hook. Schwartz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT#It looks like Spanky Schwartz has been cut.
Donald swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Schwartz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Schwartz tries to clinch up.
Schwartz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Donald throws a hook but Schwartz avoids it easily.
Donald waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Schwartz.
Schwartz looks to land a left hand but Donald moved out of range nicely.
Schwartz throws a body shot but no joy.
Donald throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Donald displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Schwartz throws out the jab.
Schwartz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Schwartz avoids the body shot from Donald.
Donald takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schwartz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Donald moves away.
Donald swings for the body but Schwartz moves out of range.
Donald looks to score with a jab to the body but Schwartz is just out of range.
Schwartz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No luck for Schwartz with that takedown attempt. #T5#
Donald misses with an uppercut.
Donald throws a looping overhand right but Schwartz ducks down to avoid it.
Donald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schwartz manages to avoid it.
Schwartz moves away from the strike by Donald.
Schwartz swinging wildly here.
Donald with a nice cross.
Schwartz throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Donald was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Schwartz.
Schwartz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Donald.
The fighters circle momentarily. Donald darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Donald misses with a wild body shot.
Donald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donald throws a looping overhand right but Schwartz ducks down to avoid it.
Donald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Donald misses. #T6#
Donald thows a left - swing and a miss!
Donald loads up on a big right hand but Schwartz slips the punch.
Schwartz tries to clinch but Donald moves out of range.
Donald throws the left hand but Schwartz avoids the punch easily.
Donald swings widly with a right hand
and Schwartz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Schwartz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Donald but Donald pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Schwartz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Donald.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schwartz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Donald throws a looping overhand right but Schwartz ducks down to avoid it.
Schwartz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Schwartz is looking to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Schwartz.
Donald takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Donald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schwartz was well out of range. Poor timing from Donald.
Schwartz walks into a jab.
Donald missing with a left hand there. Schwartz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Schwartz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Donald with a body shot.#T7#
Donald slips under a jab from Schwartz.
Donald circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ronald Donald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donald slips under a jab.
Donald misses with a body shot.
Schwartz throws a counter combo.
Schwartz misses the shot to the body.
Donald slaps away a takedown attempt from Schwartz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Donald is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Schwartz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Donald sprawls well. Donald wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Schwartz gets slowly back to his feet.
Donald throws a body shot but no joy.
Schwartz ducks under a wild hook from Donald.
Donald takes a swing at Schwartz's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Donald misses.
Donald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schwartz was well out of range. Poor timing from Donald.#T8#
Donald just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Donald throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Donald misses.
Donald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Donald throws a shot from downtown. Schwartz moves away and avoids it.
Donald waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Schwartz.
Donald looks to throw the jab but Schwartz is out of range.
A big left from Donald misses.
Donald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schwartz manages to avoid it.
Donald throws the left hand but Schwartz avoids the punch easily.
Donald misses with a straight right.
Donald throws a body shot but no joy.
Schwartz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Donald.
Schwartz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Donald.
Schwartz is looking to clinch.
Donald displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Schwartz.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#T9#
Donald lands a nice hook to Schwartz's body. Schwartz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Donald throws a big shot that misses.
A nice side step and Schwartz releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Schwartz looks to land a right hand but Donald moved out of range.
Schwartz walks into a left hand.
Schwartz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Donald misses with a wild body shot.
Donald throws a jab but it's blocked by Schwartz.
Donald throws out a loose jab but Schwartz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donald misses with an uppercut.
Donald keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Donald showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Schwartz.
Donald throws a body punch but Schwartz moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ronald Donald dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Spanky Schwartz's cut.
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. And we move into the final round!#R2#
Donald misses with a hook. Schwartz ducked under it nicely.
Donald just misses with a punch to the body.
Donald circles away from the clinch attempt.
Donald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schwartz can do to turn this around?
Schwartz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Donald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donald misses with a hook to the body
and Schwartz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Schwartz moves out of range of the strikes.
Donald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Schwartz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Donald was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donald throws a body shot but no joy.
Schwartz swinging wildly here.
Donald takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Donald. Schwartz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schwartz connects with a nice looking jab.
Donald throws a body shot but no joy.
Schwartz staying out of range there.
Schwartz misses with an uppercut.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Schwartz might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Donald has got the better of the exchanges.
Schwartz misses with a hook. Donald ducked under it nicely.
Schwartz fails with a takedown attempt.
Donald is looking to counter punch.
Schwartz is breathing heavily.
Donald takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Schwartz slips a straight right by Donald.
Donald waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Schwartz.
Nice shot by Schwartz.
Donald takes a swing at Schwartz's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Donald looks to score with a jab to the body but Schwartz is just out of range.
Schwartz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Donald.
Schwartz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Donald.
A nice side step and Schwartz releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Donald misses with a wild body shot.
Schwartz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Donald.
Schwartz misses with a looping left.
Schwartz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Donald throws a hook but Schwartz avoids it easily.
Donald misses with a straight right.
Donald misses with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Schwartz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Donald is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Schwartz throws a hook but Donald avoids it easily.
Schwartz slips under a jab.
Donald misses with a straight left.
Schwartz looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Donald is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Schwartz.
Schwartz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Donald misses the target.
Donald throws a hook but Schwartz avoids it easily.
Schwartz fails to land the takedown.
Ronald Donald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spanky Schwartz.
Donald throws a poor cross that misses
and Schwartz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Schwartz lands with an overhand left.
Schwartz slips under a jab from Donald.
Schwartz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Donald.
Nice defenses there by Schwartz.
Schwartz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Donald at a distance.
Donald lands a really nice looking cross but Schwartz seems unphased.
Schwartz throws a series of strikes that have Donald backpedaling.
Donald swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Schwartz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Donald uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Schwartz.
Donald pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Schwartz feints a counter leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donald thows a left - swing and a miss!
Schwartz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Schwartz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Schwartz connects with a looping right hand.
Schwartz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Donald tries to avoid it but Schwartz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Donald to the ground. Donald escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Schwartz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Donald.
Donald takes a swing at Schwartz's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Donald. Schwartz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Donald loads up on a big right hand but Schwartz slips the punch.
A jab from Donald misses.
Donald throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Schwartz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Donald looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Schwartz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Donald.
Schwartz works the jab nicely.
Ronald Donald is winning the standup battle so far.#T5#
Donald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Schwartz wants to clinch up but Donald keeps it at a distance.
A lazy left from Donald finds it's target.
Donald throws a hook to the side of Schwartz's head but Schwartz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Donald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Schwartz throws a looping overhand right but Donald ducks down to avoid it.
Donald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schwartz manages to avoid it.
Donald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Donald.
Schwartz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Schwartz tries a quick counter leg kick but Donald is wise to it.
Donald throws a hook but Schwartz blocks it.
Schwartz slips under a jab.
Schwartz tries to clinch there but Donald circles away.
Donald throws out a loose jab but Schwartz uses good head movement to avoid it. #T6#
Donald misses with a straight left.
Donald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donald misses with an uppercut. Schwartz saw that one coming.
Donald keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice defenses there by Donald.
Schwartz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Donald defends it nicely.
Donald throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Schwartz misses with a body shot.
Schwartz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Donald throws out the jab.
Schwartz misses with a wild body shot.
Schwartz is looking to clinch but Donald is avoiding it.
Spanky Schwartz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Donald looks to throw the jab but Schwartz is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donald connects with a single shot there.#T7#
Schwartz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Donald paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Donald.
Donald misses with a hook.
Donald just misses with a punch to the body.
Donald throws a hook but Schwartz blocks it.
Donald ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Donald throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Schwartz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Donald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schwartz manages to avoid it.
Donald misses with a looping left.
Schwartz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Donald swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Donald throws a body shot but no joy.
Donald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schwartz was well out of range. Poor timing from Donald.
Schwartz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Donald.
Donald misses with a looping left.#T8#
Donald throws a jab when Schwartz was well out of range.
Donald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Donald misses.
Donald throws the left hand but Schwartz avoids the punch easily.
A nice side step and Schwartz releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Schwartz cracks Donald with a good jab.
Donald throws a body punch but Schwartz moves out of range.
Schwartz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Donald takes a swing at Schwartz's ribcage but misses.
Donald throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schwartz scores with a punch to the head.
Donald just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Schwartz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Donald.
Schwartz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Schwartz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Donald.#T9#
Donald throws out a loose jab but Schwartz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donald throws a hook to the side of Schwartz's head but Schwartz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Schwartz slips a jab from Donald.
Donald just misses with a punch to the body.
Donald misses with a jab to the body
and Schwartz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Donald throws a lazy right hand but Schwartz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Schwartz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Donald scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd cheers as Donald lands an impressive looking overhand right. Schwartz doesn't seem phased though.
Donald swings for the body but Schwartz moves out of range.
Schwartz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Schwartz! But no joy.
Schwartz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Donald swivels and escapes.
Schwartz moves out of range as Donald strikes.
Donald misses with an uppercut. Schwartz saw that one coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ronald Donald showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Donald 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 20:18
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 20:18
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 20:18

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronald Donald!

Event: RSE 52: Freezing Moon
Date: Feb 21, 2024

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Andersson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Jackson misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jackson throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Andersson moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Jackson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jackson is trying to force a seperation but Andersson has the dominant position.#BC#
Andersson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Andersson shoots in looking for a takedown but Jackson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Andersson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson misses with a takedown attempt
and Andersson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jackson throws a hook but Andersson avoids it easily.
Andersson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Andersson moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Jackson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jackson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jackson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jackson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Andersson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jackson throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Andersson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jackson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jackson managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andersson wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving. #T2#
Andersson preventing the sweep.
Jackson pulls Andersson in close to prevent any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Good work by Jackson as he checks the leg kick.
Jackson catches Andersson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.#T3#
Andersson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Donk. Jackson catches Andersson right on the button with a cross.
Nice straight punches there by Jackson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jackson.
Luke Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andersson connects with a leg kick.
Jackson scores with a nice right hand.
Luke Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Andersson misses the target.
Jackson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Andersson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Andersson slips the punch.
As Jackson tries to get set, Andersson tries to push him back and clinch up but Jackson manages to avoid the attempt.
Andersson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Andersson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
Andersson slips under a jab.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Andersson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson misses with a right hand
and Andersson counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Andersson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Andersson misses with a body shot.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Andersson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Jackson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jackson.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Andersson.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andersson moves away.
Andersson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Andersson staying out of range there.
Andersson feinted with a counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Jackson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Andersson scores with a takedown into Jackson's guard.
Jackson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Andersson trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson has Andersson pulled in close to control his posture.
Andersson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson has control of Andersson's left arm, preventing Andersson from doing any damage.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Andersson tries to pass. #T1#
Jackson is looking to stand up but Andersson isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Andersson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Andersson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Andersson walks into a straight right hand from Jackson.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Andersson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Andersson rushes Jackson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Jackson breaks the clinch.
Andersson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson swinging wildly here. #T2#
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Andersson slips under a jab.
Jackson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andersson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Andersson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Andersson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson gets full guard.
Jackson is adopting a defensive guard.
Let's hope that Jackson 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.#T3#
Andersson chips away with some ground and pound.
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Andersson.
Andersson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jackson holds on and takes a little breather.
Andersson is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackson has wrist control.
Andersson wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Andersson throws a big elbow that misses.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Andersson from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Andersson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jackson's guard.
Jackson is trying to control but Andersson manages to pass to mount!
Andersson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Andersson lands a big elbow.
Andersson trying to control but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andersson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Andersson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Montrese Andersson 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#
Jab, jab by Jackson - just one landing.
Jackson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Andersson.
Andersson catches Jackson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jackson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Andersson.
Andersson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Andersson slips under a jab.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Andersson.
Andersson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jackson throws a hook but Andersson avoids it easily.#T1#
Jackson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Jackson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Andersson on the side of the head.
Jackson misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jackson digs a good body shot into Andersson's ribs.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Andersson saw that one coming.
Andersson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Decent striking displayed by Andersson there.
Andersson moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Andersson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jackson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Andersson slips a jab from Jackson.
Jackson throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Andersson counters by clinching up. #T2#
Jackson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jackson can't break the clinch.
Jackson can't break the clinch. #BC#
Andersson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson throws a body punch but Andersson moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andersson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andersson.
A little jabbing left from Jackson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Andersson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jackson misses with a hook. Andersson ducked under it nicely.
Andersson scoring well with a low kick there.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Andersson avoids them all with ease.
Andersson takes one to the chin there.#T3#
Jackson cracks Andersson with a good jab.
Jackson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Luke Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Andersson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Andersson.
Andersson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson throws a poor cross that misses
and Andersson counters with a solid body kick.
A jab from Jackson finds it's way through Andersson's defenses.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andersson.
As Jackson backs away, Andersson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#TD#
Andersson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jackson!
Andersson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Jackson!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andersson controlling from the full mount.
Jackson is working to get back to half guard. #T4#
Andersson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Jackson tries to reverse the position but Andersson maintains control.
Jackson is trying to stand up.
Andersson unloading with bombs!
Andersson controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Andersson wants to finish this one by submission but Jackson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Andersson.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Luke Jackson.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Luke Jackson!
A relieved looking Luke Jackson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: RSE 46: Behemoth
Date: Feb 07, 2024

#R1#
Wilder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shaw.
Wilder misses with a straight right.
Shaw shoots in and drives through. Wilder sprawls well.#TD#
Shaw closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wilder quickly recovers to half guard.
Wilder is looking to get back to is feet but Shaw passes into side control.
Shaw looks up at the clock and then as Wilder takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Shaw smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Shaw trying to control the position but Wilder is working away.
Shaw prevents Wilder from escaping the position.
Wilder is looking to get back to his feet here but Shaw is keeping cool and he's managed to take Wilder's back.
Wilder trying to get back to his feet but Shaw is in full control for now. #T1##SUB#
Shaw looking for the choke but no joy.
Wilder is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Shaw punches Wilder on the ear.
Wilder is trying to get back to his feet but Shaw has full control of the position and if anything, Wilder has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Shaw working for a choke but Wilder is defending well. #T2#
Wilder trying to get back to his feet but Shaw is in full control for now.
Wilder covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Shaw tries to keep control of the position but Wilder is staying busy.
Wilder is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Wilder is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Shaw off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Shaw is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Wilder is defending well though. Shaw let's go of the attempt for now.
Wilder is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T3##SUB#
Shaw has got one arm under Wilder's chin. This could be trouble... Wilder trying to control the other hand but Shaw gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Wilder has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brad Shaw!
During a confident post fight interview, Brad Shaw thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RSE 42: I Am Abomination
Date: Jan 24, 2024

#R1#
Milka doesn't manage to clinch there - Andersson circles away.
Milka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Andersson walks into a left hand.
Milka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Andersson to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Rico Milka has been cut.
Milka throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Andersson counters with a nice uppercut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Milka checks a leg kick.
Milka tries to clinch up but Andersson circles away and keeps his distance.
Milka misses with a body kick.
Milka lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Milka moves to clinch but Andersson breaks away
and Andersson counters with a left to the body.
Andersson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andersson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Milka wants to clinch up but Andersson keeps it at a distance.
Andersson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Milka goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T1#
Andersson moves out of range as Milka strikes.
Andersson throwing a counter right hand but Milka manages to avoid it.
Andersson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Milka tries to clinch up but Andersson circles away and keeps his distance.
Milka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Milka throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Andersson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Milka throws a good cross that connects.
Milka throws a head kick that misses.
Andersson tried to counter with a leg kick but Milka avoided it.
Milka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Andersson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Milka closes the distance but Andersson moves to the side
and Andersson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Milka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Milka tries to clinch up but Andersson circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Milka wants to clinch
and Andersson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Milka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Andersson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rico Milka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Milka doesn't manage to clinch there - Andersson circles away.
Andersson throwing a counter right hand but Milka manages to avoid it.
Milka tries to land a body kick
enabling Andersson to counter with a crisp jab.
Milka stuns Andersson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Milka ducks under a wild hook from Andersson.
Andersson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Milka lands a high kick!
Jab by Andersson.
Milka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Andersson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circling - Milka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Andersson tries to counter with a takedown but Milka is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Milka darts in and clinches Andersson up against the cage.
Milka keeps control of Andersson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T3#
Andersson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Milka after a bit of a struggle.
Milka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Milka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Andersson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Andersson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Milka has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Andersson is proving hard to escape from.
Andersson wants to sweep here but Milka controlling him for the moment.
Milka wants to stand but Andersson has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Milka wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Andersson's closed guard. He's half up but Andersson has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Andersson pivots and extends the arm, Milka falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Andersson! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Montrese Andersson!
Our winner, Montrese Andersson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Rico Milka stepped up to the mic, saying 'So much respect for Huntti. He s the man'.

Event: RSE 37: Sources To Agonies
Date: Jan 06, 2024

#R1##TD#
Shaw looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nicholas has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shaw's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nicholas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shaw. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shaw stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nicholas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nicholas keeping moving, preventing Shaw from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicholas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nicholas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T1#
Nicholas controlling the action here. #SUB#
Nicholas is trying to improve position by moving to mount. Shaw has hold of his neck though and manages to move into guard! All of a sudden, Nicholas is in a lot of trouble! Shaw is straining to finish and he's done it! Nicholas taps out! Amazing!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Brad Shaw!
Brad Shaw thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SSD 8: Lugnunum v Moore
Date: Dec 31, 2023

#R1#
Schwartz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Murphy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Murphy scores with a punch to the head.
Schwartz avoids a punch combination nicely.
A combination from Murphy does no damage.
Schwartz throws out a counter right but Murphy avoids it with no problem.
Murphy slips a straight right by Schwartz.
Some wild striking there from Murphy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy slaps away a takedown attempt from Schwartz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Schwartz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Murphy as he jumps to the side.
Shaun Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spanky Schwartz.
Murphy scores with a hook.#T1#
Murphy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Schwartz circles away quickly and effectively.
Schwartz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Murphy defends it well.
Some wild striking there from Murphy.
Schwartz is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Murphy.
Murphy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Schwartz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Schwartz. #TD2#
Schwartz closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Murphy did well to prevent Schwartz getting side control.#ES#
Murphy makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Shaun Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schwartz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Schwartz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Murphy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Murphy lands a head shot.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Murphy. Schwartz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murphy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Schwartz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Schwartz misses with a left hand
and Murphy counters with a series of strikes. Schwartz will be more careful next time no doubt.
Schwartz misses with a looping right.
Schwartz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Schwartz throws a lazy right hand but Murphy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Murphy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Schwartz.
Murphy misses with a series of wild punches.
Schwartz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murphy. Schwartz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murphy wants to clinch up but Schwartz keeps it at a distance.
Schwartz tries for a takedown but Murphy circles away easily
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand.
Murphy scores with a body shot.
Schwartz fails with a takedown attempt.
Schwartz looks winded!#T3#
Schwartz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Schwartz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Murphy lands a jab to the head.
Murphy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Schwartz on the side of the head.
Murphy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Schwartz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Schwartz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Murphy tries to bum rush Schwartz with a series of wild strikes but Schwartz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sloppy strikes from Murphy. Those never looked like landing.
Murphy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Murphy slaps away a takedown attempt from Schwartz, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Murphy manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Schwartz on his heels. He'll look to pass Schwartz's guard now, I'm sure.
Schwartz keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully.
Murphy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Schwartz working for a triangle but Murphy defends it easily.
Murphy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Murphy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T5#
Murphy wants to control from the top but Schwartz keeps moving.
Murphy pushing down on Schwartz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Murphy performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Murphy trying to control the action but Schwartz is working from the bottom.
Murphy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Murphy content to control rather than advance.
Murphy is trying to control the action in half guard but Schwartz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T6#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Schwartz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Murphy lands strikes from half guard.
Murphy lands strikes from half guard.#CUT#It looks like Spanky Schwartz has been cut.
Murphy trying to control from half guard but Schwartz is working away.
Murphy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nice strikes from Murphy there. #CUT#That has opened up Spanky Schwartz's cut even more.#T7#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Murphy lands a nice short elbow.#CUT#The cut above Spanky Schwartz's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Murphy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Murphy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Schwartz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Murphy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Murphy stalling.
Ground and pound from Murphy.
Murphy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #CUT#Spanky Schwartz's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Shaun Murphy!

Event: TL Fight Night 32
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1#
Andersson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lexington slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Andersson ducks under a wild hook from Lexington.#CL#
Andersson instigates a clinch. #BC#
Andersson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lexington tests Andersson's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#It looks like Montrese Andersson has been cut.
Andersson cracks Lexington with an open hand slap.
Andersson wants to clinch.
Andersson misses with a wild body shot.
Lexington throws out a powerful jab.
Andersson wants to clinch up but Lexington keeps it at a distance.
Andersson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lexington feints and then cracks Andersson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Andersson down.
Andersson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lexington sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lexington now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left lands for Andersson.
Andersson cracks Lexington with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lexington thows a leg kick but Andersson checks it
and Andersson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Andersson jabs Lexington to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1##CL#
Andersson pushes Lexington up against the cage in a clinch.
Andersson letting Lexington take a breather here.
Andersson lands with a short shot to the head.
Andersson misses with a punch to the body.
Andersson lands an elbow inside.
Andersson tries a body shot but Lexington blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Andersson.
Lexington looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Andersson keeps control of Lexington as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Lexington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big right from Lexington misses.
A punch combination from Lexington misses.
A little feinted left hand from Andersson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Andersson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Andersson misses with a wild combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Lexington misses the target. #CL#
Andersson has managed to clinch.
Andersson blocks a body shot from Lexington. #T2#
Andersson has a couple of punches blocked by Lexington.
Andersson blocks a body shot from Lexington. #BC2#
Lexington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lexington cracks Andersson with an open hand slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lexington connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Andersson momentarily.
Lexington's jab looks to have found its range, popping Andersson under the eye.
Andersson gets cracked there but stands up to it. #ROC2#Andersson is rocked!
Andersson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lexington.
Oh Andersson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lexington waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andersson.
Lexington throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andersson seems to have got his legs back now.
No joy there for Lexington, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Andersson misses with a double jab.
Andersson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lexington.
Nice defenses there by Lexington.
Andersson misses with an uppercut. Lexington saw that one coming.
Lexington moves out of range as Andersson throws a body kick.
Nice cross by Lexington.#T3#
Lexington scores with a nice right hand.
Lexington bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Andersson's head backwards.
Andersson avoids the body shot from Lexington.
Lexington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Andersson throws a series of punches but Lexington moves out of range.
Andersson lands a head shot.
Andersson misses with a wild combination.
Andersson wants to clinch.
Andersson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lexington misses with a wild body shot.
Andersson tries to bum rush Lexington with a series of wild strikes but Lexington uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lexington throws a front kick aimed at Andersson's knee but Andersson avoids it well.
Andersson throws a body shot but no joy.
Andersson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lexington thows a leg kick but Andersson checks it
and Andersson counters with an inside leg kick. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andersson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Andersson with a hook.
Lexington scores with a nice head shot.
Andersson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Andersson scores with a nice strike.#ROC#Lexington is rocked!
Darren Lexington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lexington lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lexington is still on wobbly legs! Can Andersson finish him?
Lexington has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lexington lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lexington seems to have recovered his senses.
Lexington circles away from the clinch attempt.
Andersson checks a low kick from Lexington.
Lexington throws a solid leg kick but Andersson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lexington.
Lexington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Andersson is looking for a counter combo.
Lexington misses with a looping right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lexington throws a right and a left that Andersson avoids nicely.
Andersson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lexington.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Darren Lexington will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Montrese Andersson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Andersson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lexington.
Andersson checks a leg kick.
Andersson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andersson checks a leg kick.
Darren Lexington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lexington swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Andersson lands a jab to the nose.
Lexington misses with a low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lexington darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Darren Lexington seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lexington throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Andersson.
Andersson lands an overhand right.
Lexington connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lexington throws a shot to the body.
Lexington throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Andersson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andersson misses with a two punch combination.
A shot to the liver by Lexington. Beautiful body shot.
Andersson lands with a nice body punch.
Lexington throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Andersson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lexington looks to land a combination but Andersson avoids it well. #T1#
Lexington misses with a right hand
and Andersson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lexington has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Andersson finds it's way round the side to connect with Lexington's head.
Andersson lands with a nice body kick.
Lexington is breathing heavily.
Andersson throws a leg kick but Lexington sees it coming and moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Andersson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Andersson wants to slow Lexington down by chopping away at his legs.
A punch lands to the side of Andersson 's head but he takes it in his stride.#TD#
Andersson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lexington sprawls well initially but Andersson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Andersson trying to pass the guard but Lexington defending well.
Lexington is trying to maintain the position but Andersson is very close to passing his half guard.
Andersson controlling the action here. #T2##SU#
Andersson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andersson dodges the punch combination from Lexington.
Lexington avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lexington stalks Andersson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Andersson's face. Andersson staggers backwards, shaken.
Lexington misses with the combination.
Lexington with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Andersson to score with a decent uppercut.
Lexington takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Andersson stalks Lexington and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lexington's face. Lexington staggers backwards, shaken.
Lexington jabs at Andersson's body.
Lexington throws an overhand right that lands on Andersson's shoulder, as Andersson tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Andersson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Andersson blocks the leg kick. #CL#
Andersson moves into the clinch.#BC#
Andersson manages to break the clinch.
Lexington throws out a powerful jab.
Andersson feints a jab promting Lexington to slip. Andersson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lexington slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lexington swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lexington lands a jab.
Lexington throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lexington lands with a cross.
Andersson lands with an overhand left.
Lexington tries to land a front kick but Andersson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fighters circling - Lexington throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Andersson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Andersson lands a jab to Lexington's midsection.
Andersson tries to close the distance and clinch but Lexington swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lexington stuns Andersson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4#
Andersson throws a jab when Lexington was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Andersson.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Andersson!
Lexington misses with a series of wild punches.
Lexington is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Andersson throws a hook but Lexington blocks it.
Lexington lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lexington has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Andersson throws a nice looking combination but Lexington bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lexington throws a poor cross that misses
and Andersson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A bone on bone clash there as Andersson blocks the leg kick.
Lexington throws a combination that misses
and Andersson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Andersson misses with a two punch combination.
Lexington lands a two punch combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lexington throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Andersson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lexington looking for a sweep. Not yet Lexington, not yet.
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 Montrese Andersson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Montrese Andersson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Lexington throws out a leg kick but Andersson moves out of range and Lexington only half commits.
Montrese Andersson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Lexington gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Andersson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Andersson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Andersson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Andersson continues to stall.
Andersson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Andersson is working hard here to advance position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Andersson controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Andersson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lexington dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Andersson. That did some damage!#T2#
Andersson slips a jab from Lexington.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lexington - that will leave a mark!
Andersson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Andersson misses with a straight right.
Andersson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Andersson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lexington's waist but Lexington gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Andersson off to one side.
Lexington looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lexington tried to score with a low kick but Andersson checks it.
Andersson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lexington lands a nice shot to the body.
Andersson slips under a jab.
A big right from Andersson misses.
Andersson wants to clinch up but Lexington keeps it at a distance.
Lexington throws a hook to the side of Andersson's head but Andersson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andersson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Andersson tries to clinch but Lexington is having none of it.
Lexington scores with a body shot. #T3#
Lexington throws a nice looking combination but Andersson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Andersson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Andersson with a jab.
Lexington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andersson moves away.
Lexington displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lexington throws a right and a left that Andersson avoids nicely.
Lexington bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Andersson's head.
A swing and a miss from Lexington.
Lexington feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Anderssons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Andersson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Andersson scores with a nice strike.
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!
Andersson lands a front kick.
Andersson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lexington if he has to take too many more of those.
Andersson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lexington thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sloppy strikes from Andersson. Those never looked like landing. #T4#
Andersson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lexington back to the cage. Andersson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lexington lands a nice hook to Andersson's body. Andersson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lexington takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lexington with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Andersson to score with a decent uppercut.
A combination from Andersson does no damage.
It seemed like Lexington was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Andersson doesn't manage to clinch there - Lexington circles away.
Andersson staying out of range there.
Andersson ducks under a wild hook from Lexington.
Andersson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lexington.
Lexington tries to land a leg kick but Andersson saw it coming and moves away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lexington checks a leg kick.
Andersson moves in looking to clinch but Lexington pushes him off.
Andersson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lexington swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Andersson throws a right hand that Lexington ducks under and follows up with a left that Lexington also avoids with ease.
Andersson swings and misses with a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Darren Lexington.
I think Lexington has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Montrese Andersson!
Montrese Andersson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SSD 5: Loke vs Collins
Date: Dec 03, 2023

#R1#
Schwartz moves out of range of the strikes.
Schwartz feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Donald avoids the body shot from Schwartz.
Schwartz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #TD2#
Donald closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Schwartz's guard.
Schwartz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Donald is one step ahead there.
Donald is working Schwartz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Schwartz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Donald manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Donald can't keep his opponent in guard - Schwartz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Donald is looking for a sweep. Schwartz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Schwartz moves nicely into side control.
Schwartz gets to mount! Donald was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T1#
Donald tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Poor strikes thrown by Schwartz there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Schwartz thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Schwartz with shots to the head and body - Donald looks very uncomfortable down there.
Schwartz has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Donald's face.
Schwartz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Schwartz lands a big shot there that rocks Donald but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Donald really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Schwartz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Donald wants to control but Schwartz is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Donald can do anything to dispel that myth.
Schwartz prevents Donald from getting the reversal.#T2#
Schwartz working Donald over with strikes here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Schwartz throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Schwartz scores with a couple of good head shots there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
BOOM! Schwartz connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Donald is desperately trying to improve his position but Schwartz has a good base and remains in mount.
Schwartz is landing with some decent strikes but Donald is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Schwartz looking to ground and pound but Donald is blocking nicely.
Schwartz sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Donald is trying desperately to improve position.
Schwartz misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym. #T3#
Donald is desperately trying to improve his position but Schwartz has a good base and remains in mount.
Donald blocking the ground and pound.
Donald tries to hold on but Schwartz postures up.
Schwartz 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.
Schwartz punching from mount but Donald doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Donald tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Donald is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Donald wants to control but Schwartz is having none of it.
Schwartz throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Donald because Schwartz loaded up on that one.
Donald tries to hold on but Schwartz pushes him away. #T4#
Schwartz postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Donald looks a forlorn figure.
Donald working to try and regain half guard.
Schwartz pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Schwartz throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Donald is wriggling around trying to escape.
Donald swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
A nice elbow there by Schwartz.
Schwartz is breathing heavily.
Donald tries to lock up and control but Schwartz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Donald in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donald is in all sorts of trouble here.
Schwartz misses with a head shot.#T5#
Donald wants to hold on but Schwartz pushes him away.
Schwartz throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Donald is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Donald wants to control but Schwartz is having none of it.
Schwartz punching from mount but Donald doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Donald wants to hold on but Schwartz pushes him away.
Donald is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T6#
Donald keeps trying to improve his position.
Schwartz lands a big shot there that rocks Donald but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Donald wants to control but Schwartz is having none of it.
Schwartz sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Donald throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Schwartz avoids the attempt from Donald to control.
Donald is in all sorts of trouble here. #T7#
Donald holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Schwartz tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Donald wants to control but Schwartz is having none of it.
Donald is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Donald prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Schwartz throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Schwartz blocks Donald's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Donald keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T8#
Donald blocking the ground and pound.
Donald is trying to escape the mount.
Schwartz throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Donald because Schwartz loaded up on that one.
Donald is looking to get to half guard.
Schwartz postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Donald looks a forlorn figure.
Schwartz sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Donald tries to lock up and control but Schwartz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Schwartz lands a big elbow. #T9#
Schwartz throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Donald because Schwartz loaded up on that one.
Donald is desperately trying to improve his position but Schwartz has a good base and remains in mount.
Donald holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Schwartz tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Schwartz prevents Donald from getting the reversal.
Donald wants to hold on but Schwartz pushes him away.
Donald holds on for dear life.
Schwartz lands with some strikes.
Schwartz avoids the attempt from Donald to control.
Schwartz misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Spanky Schwartz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R2##TD2#
Donald shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Schwartz napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Schwartz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Schwartz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Donald's best efforts.
Donald landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Schwartz moves into full guard.
Donald showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donald wants to control from the top but Schwartz keeps moving. #T1#
Schwartz has momentary wrist control but Donald slips an elbow through the middle.
Donald must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Schwartz looking to control.
Donald working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Schwartz's head.
Schwartz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Donald can do to turn this around?
Donald working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Schwartz's head.
Schwartz controls Donald momentarily but Donald frees himself.
Donald landing with the ground and pound.
Schwartz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Donald working some strikes from top position.
Donald is working Schwartz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Donald's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Donald scoring with some ground and pound.
Schwartz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Donald manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Donald is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Schwartz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Donald pulls Schwartz in to control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Donald's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Donald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Donald wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Schwartz with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Schwartz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Schwartz pushing down on Donald's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Donald tries to roll over but Schwartz keeps him under control.
Schwartz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Donald trying to hold on to Schwartz's head to control him but Schwartz postures up.
Donald is looking for a sweep. Schwartz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Schwartz blocks the strikes from Donald.
Schwartz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Schwartz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Donald is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Schwartz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Donald has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Schwartz is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Donald tries for a takedown but Schwartz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Schwartz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #TD2#
Donald closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Schwartz to the mat! Schwartz manages to get full guard.
Donald trying to control but Schwartz is working from the bottom.
Schwartz doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Donald with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Spanky Schwartz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T5#
Donald landing with the ground and pound.
Donald is working Schwartz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Donald scoring with some ground and pound.
Donald lands a couple of elbows.
Donald with a nice head shot there.
Donald is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Donald makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Donald keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Schwartz's head.
Donald is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Donald's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Donald chips away with some ground and pound.#T6#
Donald chips away with some ground and pound.
Donald not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Donald trying to control the position from guard on top but Schwartz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schwartz 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.
Donald not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Donald landing with the ground and pound. #T7#
Donald working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Schwartz's head.
Schwartz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Schwartz is fighting to break Donald's control of his arms but Donald is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Donald is continuing to stall.
Schwartz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Donald wants to sweep but no luck. #T8#
Schwartz trying to control the position from guard on top but Donald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Donald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Donald is still trying to improve position.
Donald managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Donald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schwartz manages to avoid it.
Schwartz cracks a nice hook into Donald's ribs.
Schwartz misses with a body kick.
Donald shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Schwartz counters with a stiff right hand.
Donald swings for the body but Schwartz moves out of range.
Schwartz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Donald moves out of range of the body kick.#T9#
Donald looks to land a right hand but Schwartz moved out of range.
Schwartz dives in for a single leg takedown but Donald sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Donald is stalling here.
Donald is pressed up against the ropes. Schwartz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Donald down to the mat. Donald avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2#
Donald closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Schwartz did well to prevent Donald getting side control.
Donald working over Schwartz with some ground and pound. Schwartz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Donald slows the pace down in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Donald working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ronald Donald comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 19:19
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 19:19
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 19:19

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 14, 2023

#R1#
Nunc throws a head kick but Schwartz moves out of range.
Nunc throws a right and a left that both miss.
Schwartz stuffs the takedown attempt from Nunc. Nunc gets slowly back to his feet.
Nunc blocks the body kick.
Nunc moves to clinch but Schwartz breaks away #TD2#
and Schwartz counters with a takedown into side control.
Schwartz working the body and head with strikes.
Schwartz working the head with strikes.
Schwartz has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Schwartz lands a nice shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schwartz has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Nunc's face.
Nunc is in a horrible position here. Schwartz smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Schwartz lands a big shot there that rocks Nunc but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #T1#
Schwartz scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Schwartz lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Schwartz working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Nunc is breathing heavily.
Nunc takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Schwartz landing shots from mount.
Schwartz unloading with bombs!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schwartz lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Nunc hang on?
Schwartz scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schwartz with shots to the head and body - Nunc looks very uncomfortable down there.
Schwartz raining down hammerfists from mount.
BOOM! Schwartz connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Schwartz is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T2#
Schwartz with good strikes from the mount here!
Schwartz lands with some strikes.
Schwartz lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Schwartz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nunc knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Schwartz on the ground.
Nunc takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Schwartz landing strikes from the mount and Nunc is in trouble!
Schwartz scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Schwartz lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Schwartz is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Schwartz lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Schwartz is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Nunc can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Schwartz with good strikes from the mount here!
Schwartz working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T3#
Schwartz punishing his opponent with strikes.
Schwartz lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Schwartz working the ground and pound effectively.
Schwartz punishing his opponent with strikes.
Schwartz dominating with strikes here.
Schwartz with shots to the head and body - Nunc looks very uncomfortable down there.
Schwartz postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Nunc looks a forlorn figure.
Schwartz scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Schwartz landing strikes, looking to finish!
Schwartz lands a big elbow. #T4#
Nunc is wriggling around trying to escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schwartz lands with some strikes.
Schwartz lands with some strikes.
Nunc wants to hold on but Schwartz pushes him away.
Schwartz has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Nunc's face.
Nunc takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Nunc is looking to improve his position but Schwartz isn't that keen on the idea.
Nunc is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schwartz landing strikes from the mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Spanky Schwartz dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Schwartz throws a push kick but Nunc slaps the foot to one side.
Schwartz throws a leg kick but Nunc moved away.
Nunc takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nunc appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nunc moves out of range of the body kick from Schwartz.
Schwartz stuffs the takedown.
Nunc shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Schwartz as he jumps to the side.
Sifu Nunc is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schwartz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nunc moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schwartz leaves Nunc with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sifu Nunc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schwartz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nunc moves away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Nunc tries to sprawl but Schwartz drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T1#
Schwartz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Schwartz works his way into side control.
Schwartz works to advance to full mount. Nunc defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Schwartz lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Schwartz working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Schwartz landing strikes, looking to finish!
Schwartz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Schwartz scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Nunc?
Schwartz breaks from Nunc's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Schwartz has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Nunc's face.
Schwartz with shots to the head and body - Nunc looks very uncomfortable down there.
Nunc takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nunc in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Schwartz landing punches.
Schwartz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Schwartz fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Schwartz lands a big elbow.
Schwartz lands a heavy elbow.
Schwartz in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Schwartz landing strikes from the mount.
Schwartz landing strikes from the mount and Nunc is in trouble!
Nunc is in a horrible position here. Schwartz smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Schwartz scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Nunc? #T3#
Nunc tries to lock up and control but Schwartz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nunc is in all sorts of trouble here.
Schwartz lands a big elbow.
Schwartz landing strikes from the mount and Nunc is in trouble!
Schwartz lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Schwartz landing strikes from the mount.
Schwartz punishing his opponent with strikes.
Schwartz landing punches.
Schwartz in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Nunc in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Schwartz scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Nunc? #T4#
Nunc in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Schwartz lands a couple of good shots and Nunc has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schwartz lands punches and elbows.
You can see the frustration on Nunc's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Nunc is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Schwartz is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Schwartz lands punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Spanky Schwartz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Schwartz throws a chopping leg kick but Nunc manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nunc appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nunc checks the leg kick nicely there.
Schwartz swings for the body but Nunc moves out of range.
Nunc misses with a body kick.
Good work by Nunc as he checks the leg kick.
No luck for Nunc with that takedown attempt.
Nunc avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schwartz slaps away a takedown attempt from Nunc, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Schwartz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Schwartz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nunc is trying to defend but Schwartz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T1#
Schwartz passes to side control.
Schwartz takes a little break here. Nunc wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Schwartz works to advance to full mount. Nunc defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Schwartz lands a nice shot to the head.
The referee warns Nunc that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Schwartz landing strikes from the mount and Nunc is in trouble!
Nunc is desperately trying to improve his position but Schwartz has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
Schwartz working the ground and pound effectively.
Schwartz lands a heavy elbow.
Schwartz has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Nunc's face.
Schwartz scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Schwartz lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nunc takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Schwartz is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Nunc can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Schwartz putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Schwartz lands a couple of good shots and Nunc has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Schwartz is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Schwartz gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Schwartz gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Schwartz apologises and we restart here on the feet. #T3#
Nunc shoots in for a takedown but Schwartz shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sifu Nunc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schwartz throws a leg kick but Nunc sees it coming and moves out of range. #TD2#
Schwartz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Schwartz landing strikes.
Nunc is not content to let Schwartz control the position.
Nunc wants to get back to his feet.
Nunc trying his best to control but Schwartz has mounted him.
Nunc is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Schwartz punishing his opponent with strikes.
Nunc wants to hold on but Schwartz pushes him away.
Schwartz has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Nunc's face.
Schwartz with shots to the head and body - Nunc looks very uncomfortable down there.
Nunc tries to reverse the position but Schwartz maintains control.
Nunc taking shots to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schwartz with good strikes from the mount here!
Schwartz is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Nunc can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Schwartz breaks from Nunc's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Sifu Nunc has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Schwartz landing strikes from the mount and Nunc is in trouble!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 25:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 25:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spanky Schwartz!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 11, 2023

#R1#
Schwartz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Nunc wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nunc tries for a takedown but Schwartz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nunc wants to clinch.
Schwartz throws a nice looking combination but Nunc bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nunc shoots for a takedown but Schwartz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nunc moves out of range of the body kick from Schwartz.
Nunc is looking for a counter combo.
Nunc looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sifu Nunc. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Schwartz shoots in and gets a takedown into Nunc's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schwartz pushing down on Nunc's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Schwartz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1##SUB#
Nunc looking for submissions off his back.
Well, if Schwartz is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Schwartz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Schwartz is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nunc!
Schwartz controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Schwartz in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Schwartz looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Schwartz controlling his opponent.
Schwartz lands a nice shot to the head. #T3#
Nunc tries to lock up and control but Schwartz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nunc is breathing heavily.
Schwartz lands with some strikes.
Nunc taking shots to the head.
Schwartz landing strikes from the mount and Nunc is in trouble!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schwartz controlling from the full mount.
Schwartz with the ground and pound from mount.
Schwartz postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Nunc looks a forlorn figure.
Schwartz scoring with strikes but Nunc is staying in there.
Schwartz raining down hammerfists from mount.
Schwartz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Schwartz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Schwartz putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schwartz controlling from the full mount.
Schwartz has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Nunc's face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Spanky Schwartz 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#
Nunc ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice takedown defense from Schwartz. No joy for Nunc on that attempt.
Schwartz looks to land a body kick but Nunc moved away.
A head kick misses from Nunc.
Schwartz looks to land a right hand but Nunc moved out of range.
Nunc checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nunc tries to counter with a takedown but Schwartz is quick to defend against it.
Schwartz swats away the attempt to clinch by Nunc.
Schwartz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nunc feinted with a counter takedown.
Nunc shoots in for a takedown but Schwartz shows good takedown defense.
Nunc slips a straight right by Schwartz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Nunc blocks the leg kick.
Schwartz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nunc moves out of range of the leg kick from Schwartz.
Schwartz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nunc fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sifu Nunc. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Schwartz misses the target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nunc.
Nunc checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nunc is looking to counter the offense by Schwartz and move into the clinch.
Nunc throws a head kick but Schwartz moves out of range. #TD2#
Schwartz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nunc was covering up waiting for the punch and Schwartz finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Schwartz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T2#
Nunc knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Schwartz on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Schwartz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nunc moves away.
Schwartz misses with a straight right.
Nunc is looking for a counter combo.
Spanky Schwartz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Nunc gets caught napping as Schwartz dives in and scores a takedown. Nunc manages to retain guard.
Nunc is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Schwartz dives into side control. #REVR#
Schwartz connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Nunc some visible discomfort.
Schwartz slows the pace down.
Spanky Schwartz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nunc taking a bit of punishment here - Schwartz scoring with strikes. #T4#
The referee asks Schwartz politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Schwartz prefers to stall for the moment though.
Schwartz scoring with punches and elbows.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Schwartz landing strikes.
Schwartz landing a few strikes.
The referee asks Schwartz politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Schwartz prefers to stall for the moment though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Spanky Schwartz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Schwartz misses with a kick to the body.
Nunc tries to score a power double leg takedown but Schwartz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nunc somewhat.
Nunc has a takedown stuffed.
Sifu Nunc is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nunc throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Schwartz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Schwartz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schwartz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Schwartz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Schwartz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Schwartz landing with the ground and pound.
Schwartz pushes down on Nunc's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Still in half guard, Schwartz seems content to control.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Schwartz is nestled in close to Nunc, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Schwartz is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Schwartz lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Schwartz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Schwartz with good strikes from the mount here!#T3#
Schwartz controlling from mount.
Schwartz lands a big shot there that rocks Nunc but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Schwartz with the ground and pound from mount.
Schwartz lands a couple of good shots and Nunc has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Schwartz has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Nunc's body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Schwartz gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Well, with Schwartz on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Nunc is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
I would not like to be Nunc right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schwartz is continuing to stall.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 25:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spanky Schwartz!

Event: TL Fight Night 28
Date: Nov 04, 2023

#R1#
McGriff delivers a nice body kick.
Andersson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McGriff finds it's way round the side to connect with Andersson's head.
Andersson moves into range and connects with a jab.
McGriff throws a big shot that misses.
Andersson misses with a hook
and McGriff counters with a nice uppercut.
McGriff throws a body shot but no joy.
Andersson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McGriff delivers a nice body kick.
McGriff scores with a nice strike.
McGriff swings away with a body shot that misses
and Andersson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andersson takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD#
Andersson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McGriff to the ground. Andersson is now in McGriff's guard.
McGriff is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
McGriff keeping full guard, as Andersson tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGriff looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Andersson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Andersson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGriff is keeping the position for now.
McGriff tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Andersson wants to pass the guard but McGriff is keeping the position.
McGriff looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Andersson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Andersson is keen to just control but McGriff is a slippery customer.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McGriff can do anything to dispel that myth.
McGriff is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Andersson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Andersson's back!
McGriff missing with strikes from the back.
McGriff is not going to allow Andersson to sit and survive in this position.
Andersson tries to escape but McGriff has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
McGriff has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Andersson's body.
McGriff really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Andersson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McGriff is hanging on to Andersson's back as he tries to escape. #T3#
McGriff has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Andersson's body.
McGriff is hanging on to Andersson's back as he tries to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
McGriff is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position. #SUB2#
Andersson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of McGriff's arms.
McGriff is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Andersson tries to roll but McGriff sticks to his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Doofy McGriff dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
McGriff connects with a solid leg kick.
McGriff fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Andersson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McGriff.
McGriff takes a swing at Andersson's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and Andersson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGriff lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A low kick from McGriff is predictable there
and Andersson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGriff bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Andersson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McGriff scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Andersson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Andersson there as he acknowledges the shot.
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!
Andersson looks to land a left hand but McGriff moved out of range nicely.
McGriff misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Andersson counters with a shoot takedown. McGriff fights it but they end up in guard.
McGriff keeping full guard, as Andersson tries to pass. #T1#
Andersson trying to control but McGriff is working from the bottom.
McGriff seems keen to control Andersson's posture.
Andersson wants to pass the guard but McGriff is keeping the position.
Andersson wants to control from the top but McGriff keeps moving. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Andersson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Andersson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Andersson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGriff.
A low kick from McGriff is predictable there #TD#
and Andersson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Andersson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McGriff is pulling down on Andersson's head. It's preventing any offense from Andersson, at least for the moment.
Andersson trying to control the position from guard on top but McGriff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Andersson controlling from the top position.
Andersson trying to control but McGriff is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Andersson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Andersson looks to land a left hand but McGriff moved out of range nicely.
McGriff has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGriff throws a body punch but Andersson moves out of range.
A jab from Andersson misses.
McGriff throws a good cross that connects.
Andersson throws out a loose jab but McGriff uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGriff throws out a counter right but Andersson avoids it with no problem.
Doofy McGriff is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andersson blocks a head kick by McGriff.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andersson slips a jab from McGriff.
McGriff takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McGriff looks to throw the jab but Andersson is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Doofy McGriff showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
McGriff looks to land a right hand but Andersson moved out of range.
McGriff digs a good hook to Andersson's body.
McGriff throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
Andersson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McGriff sprawls well initially but Andersson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McGriff keeping control of the position.
Andersson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson tries to pass the half guard into mount. McGriff knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Andersson is working hard here to advance position.
Andersson works his foot free and advances to mount. #T1#
McGriff slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
McGriff is concentrating on defense, preventing Andersson from advancing position.
McGriff has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Andersson is working away from the top position though.
McGriff wants to sweep but Andersson has passed to side control!
Andersson lands an elbow. #T2#
Andersson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for McGriff!
McGriff is squirming around, avoiding Andersson's attempts to control the action.
McGriff is desperately trying to improve his position but Andersson has a good base and remains in mount.
Andersson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Andersson trying to control but McGriff is having none of it.
McGriff is in all sorts of trouble here.
Montrese Andersson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A nice elbow there by Andersson.#T3#
McGriff tries to lock up and control but Andersson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Andersson trying to control but McGriff is having none of it.
Andersson punishing his opponent with strikes.
McGriff is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McGriff is squirming around, avoiding Andersson's attempts to control the action.
McGriff is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
McGriff felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Andersson trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4##SUB#
Andersson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… McGriff is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by McGriff and Andersson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
McGriff defending against the ground and pound.
McGriff is trying to control Andersson's posture but Andersson avoids it.
Andersson is looking to take a break and control but McGriff is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGriff can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Montrese Andersson clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
McGriff throws a sloppy head kick and Andersson moves out of range easily.
McGriff misses with a body shot.
Andersson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
McGriff takes a swing at Andersson's ribcage but misses.
McGriff with a hook.
McGriff tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andersson was well out of range. Poor timing from McGriff.
Andersson lands a nice shot that snaps McGriff's head back.
Andersson throws a hook to the side of McGriff's head but McGriff sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGriff flicks out a counter leg kick but Andersson steps away.
McGriff misses with a looping left.
McGriff stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McGriff misses with a body kick.
McGriff throws a sloppy head kick and Andersson moves out of range easily.
Andersson staying out of range there.
It looked like Andersson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
McGriff throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andersson blocks a head kick by McGriff.
Doofy McGriff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
McGriff gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Andersson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McGriff keeping moving, preventing Andersson from controlling successfully.
Andersson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McGriff is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T2#
McGriff has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Andersson has passed into side control. #SUB#
Andersson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
McGriff is not content to let Andersson control the position. #T3#
Andersson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Andersson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear McGriff down.
McGriff on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
McGriff is not content to let Andersson control the position.
McGriff tries to buck Andersson off but Andersson is having none of it.
Andersson wants to control but McGriff is keeping him busy. #T4#
McGriff parries the strikes from Andersson easily there. Andersson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable McGriff to escape. #SUB#
Andersson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McGriff rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Andersson's guard! Nice work there by McGriff!
Andersson wants to improve his position but instead McGriff has moved into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McGriff in particular looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Doofy McGriff will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Andersson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McGriff counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Montrese Andersson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Andersson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McGriff's half guard.
Andersson is trying to control the action in half guard but McGriff is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McGriff trying to control from the bottom.
Andersson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Andersson working over McGriff with some ground and pound. McGriff looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson trying to control the action but McGriff is working from the bottom.
McGriff wants to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB#
Andersson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McGriff doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Andersson.
McGriff keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Andersson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Andersson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McGriff is staying active underneath Andersson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Andersson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T2#
Andersson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McGriff tries to hold on but Andersson postures up.
McGriff can't escape the position.
Andersson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #SUB#
Andersson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But McGriff has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from McGriff!
Doofy McGriff is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Andersson looking for a sweep. Not yet Andersson, not yet. #T3#
McGriff controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Andersson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGriff is aware though and is defending well.
Andersson trying to keep a closed guard but McGriff is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
McGriff got a little sloppy there for a moment and Andersson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McGriff has managed to get both his arms back between Andersson's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Andersson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #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.
Andersson being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Andersson looking for a guillotine here but McGriff defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andersson keeping full guard, as McGriff tries to pass.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Montrese Andersson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McGriff has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 47:48
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doofy McGriff!
Doofy McGriff is the new lightweight champion!

Event: TL Fight Night 24
Date: Oct 07, 2023

#R1#
Andersson tries for a takedown but Kaan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Andersson thuds his right hand into Kaan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Andersson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kaan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Andersson works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Andersson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kaan sprawls well initially but Andersson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Andersson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kaan's head.
Andersson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kaan keeps working. #T1#
Andersson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kaan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kaan preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB#
Kaan is defending against the submission attempts here by Andersson. #SUB#
Andersson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kaan is trying to control but can't. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kaan wants to get back to full guard.
Andersson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kaan keeps working.
Kaan is controlling Andersson's trapped leg to prevent Andersson from advancing to side control.
Kaan is staying active underneath Andersson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3##TD#
Andersson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kaan sprawls well initially but Andersson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kaan has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Andersson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Andersson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Andersson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Andersson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kaan keeps working.
Kaan trying to control from the bottom.
Kaan tries to roll over but Andersson keeps him under control.
Andersson is nestled in close to Kaan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Andersson wants to control but Kaan is keeping him busy. #T4#
Kaan is trying to get back to full guard.
Kaan keeps trying to improve his position.
Andersson wants to pass to mount but Kaan is defending the position.
Kaan strikes from the bottom but Andersson passes into mount! #SUB#
Andersson looking for a guillotine from mount but Kaan is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andersson avoids the attempt from Kaan to control.
Kaan is looking to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Montrese Andersson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kaan misses with a hook #TD#
and Andersson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kaan!
Andersson has control of an arm but Kaan manages to advance to Andersson's back!
Kaan is hanging on to Andersson's back as he tries to escape.
Andersson breaks Kaan's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Andersson preventing the sweep.
Kaan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Andersson is pushing down on Kaan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kaan is fighting to maintain full guard but Andersson has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Andersson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kaan tries to get to full guard but Andersson has control of the leg.
Andersson throwing shots but Kaan is blocking nicely.
Andersson works his way into side control. #T1#
Kaan takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kaan is trying to control Andersson's posture but Andersson avoids it.
Kaan is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Andersson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Andersson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Andersson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kaan can do to turn this around?
Andersson working the strikes but Kaan uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #T2##SUB#
Andersson seems to be looking for submissions.
Andersson throwing shots but Kaan is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Andersson is trying to work for a kimura but Kaan is defending well.
Kaan is trying to control but can't.
Kaan is holding on to half guard well.
Andersson not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Kaan is trying to get back to full guard.
Andersson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kaan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Andersson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Andersson is trying to control. Kaan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kaan wants to get back to full guard.
Andersson winds up and cracks Kaan with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Kaan is in trouble now - Andersson has advanced to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaan wants to control but Andersson is having none of it.
Andersson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kaan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Andersson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Andersson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #ROC#Kaan is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Rahmi Kaan has been cut.
Andersson cracks Kaan with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Montrese Andersson!
Montrese Andersson retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Montrese Andersson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GFC 9: Fujimoto vs Marciano
Date: Oct 01, 2023

#R1#
Cummings takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jab by Shaw.#CUT2#It looks like Henry Cummings has been cut.
Nice uppercut there from Shaw.#TD#
Cummings closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Shaw works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cummings is stalling in the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shaw is on top in guard. #REVB#
Cummings looking for a sweep. Not yet Cummings, not yet.
Cummings definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cummings is working hard here to advance position.
Shaw controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Shaw with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Shaw pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cummings is keeping the position for now.
Shaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Cummings is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shaw postures up in Cummings's guard and throws a big left but Cummings blocks it.
Cummings not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shaw has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cummings is proving hard to escape from.
Shaw passes into half guard.
Shaw prevents Cummings from standing back up. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
It looks like Shaw is going to stand back up. #SUB2#
Shaw seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Cummings is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Brad Shaw!
A relieved looking Brad Shaw thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DC:91:Tenkula v Kuti
Date: Sep 17, 2023

#R1#
Azarola throws a predictable looking body shot #TD#
and Manfield counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Azarola is refusing to be controlled, as Manfield sits in half guard.
Manfield looks to land a strike but Azarola avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Manfield has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Azarola keeping full guard, as Manfield tries to pass.
Manfield postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Manfield 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azarola is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Azarola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manfield tries to free his leg and advance position but Azarola is retaining full guard. #T1#
Manfield wants to control from the top but Azarola keeps moving.
Azarola wants to get back to his feet but Manfield passes into half guard.
Azarola is trying to maintain the position but Manfield is very close to passing his half guard.
Manfield thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Azarola's head.
Manfield looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Azarola with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Manfield prevents Azarola from improving his position.
Manfield throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2##SUB#
Manfield looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Manfield is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Azarola trying to control but Manfield postures up. #SUB#
Manfield is trying to work for a kimura but Azarola is defending well. #T3#
Azarola wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch on the inside from Azarola fails to land.
Manfield tries to pull guard but Azarola holds him up against the cage and eventually Manfield drops back down to his feet.
Azarola tries to work over Manfield's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Azarola misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Manfield tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Azarola just stands there and leans against the cage.
Manfield jumps guard but Azarola turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reni Manfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Azarola lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Azarola.
Manfield looking for a takedown.
Manfield tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Azarola works on Manfield's body with a couple of short punches.
Manfield tries for a takedown but Azarola manages to get underhooks.
Manfield is trying to pull guard but Azarola turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Azarola struggles to land a body shot inside as Manfield controls his hands.
Manfield tries to pull guard but Azarola forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Zigor Azarola will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Good leg kick by Azarola.
Manfield throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Azarola on the side of the head.
Manfield shoots in but no luck this time.
Azarola steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Azarola cracks Manfield with a right hand to the side of the head.
Azarola wants to clinch up but Manfield keeps it at a distance.
Manfield throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Azarola is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Azarola stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Manfield.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manfield misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Azarola to counter with a crisp jab.
Manfield swats away the attempt to clinch by Azarola.#T1#
Azarola fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Manfield has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Azarola scores with a nice right hand. #CL2#
Azarola closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Azarola lands a nice shot to the body.
Manfield changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Azarola fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reni Manfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Azarola throws a head kick that misses.
A low kick lands for Azarola.
Azarola throws a body shot but no joy.
Manfield punishes Azarola's body with a nice straight punch.
Azarola lands with an overhand left.
Zigor Azarola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Azarola throws a leg kick but Manfield sees it coming and moves out of range. #T2#
Azarola wants to clinch but Manfield slips to the side#TD#
and Manfield counters with a shoot takedown. Azarola fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manfield in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Manfield with a flurry of punches that miss.
Manfield is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Azarola working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Manfield.
Manfield preventing the sweep.
Manfield trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Manfield tries to free his leg and advance position but Azarola is retaining full guard.
Manfield wants to control from the top but Azarola keeps moving.
Reni Manfield overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Manfield with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
Manfield postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Manfield throws a big right hand that misses.
Manfield throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Azarola works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Azarola wants to stand but Manfield is controlling the position.
Manfield trying to control but Azarola is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Azarola looking to hit a scissor sweep but Manfield is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Manfield cracks Azarola with a good jab.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL2#
Azarola takes the fight into the clinch.
Manfield blocks an uppercut.
Azarola pushes Manfield back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Manfield drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Azarola gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Azarola can't find room to land a body shot as Manfield controls the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Azarola throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Manfields head.
Azarola misses with a short punch on the inside.
Azarola misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zigor Azarola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Azarola. Manfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Azarola scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice body kick from Azarola.
Azarola throws a solid leg kick but Manfield takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Azarola.
Manfield was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Manfield throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Azarola's waist but Azarola gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Manfield off to one side.
Azarola looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Manfield looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Azarola!
Azarola is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manfield lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Manfield tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Azarola struggling a bit here.#T1#
Manfield trying to control the position but Azarola is working away.
Azarola is trying to control Manfield's posture but Manfield avoids it.
Manfield trying to control the position but Azarola is working away.
Azarola wants to control but Manfield postures up.
Manfield is putting a hurting on Azarola here, landing some big shots from side control. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Manfield wants to lay and pray for a moment but Azarola keeps working.
Azarola struggling a bit here.
Azarola is looking to reverse the position.
Manfield in side control, throwing shots but Azarola defends.
Manfield working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Azarola is looking to reverse the position.
Manfield misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Azarola is not content to let Manfield control the position.
Manfield sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Azarola is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T3#
Manfield working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Manfield lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB#
Manfield is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Azarola knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Manfield wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Azarola, who protects the arm well.
Azarola regains half guard, as Manfield was trying to land strikes. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Manfield works his way into side control.
Azarola keeps Manfield under control for a moment.
Azarola tries to buck Manfield off but Manfield is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manfield lands a nice forearm strike.
Azarola is not content to let Manfield control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Reni Manfield showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Azarola has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zigor Azarola!
During a confident post fight interview, Zigor Azarola thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TL Fight Night 20
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1#
Andersson lands a two punch combo. #CL2#
Dias closes the distance and clinches.
Andersson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Andersson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dias is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dias prevents Andersson from breaking the clinch.
Dias throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dias is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Andersson is defending well for now.
Andersson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dias gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dias misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Andersson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dias is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Montrese Andersson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Andersson manages to pull guard.
Andersson wants to sweep here but Dias controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Andersson is pulling down on Dias's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dias tries to stand but Andersson is controlling from the bottom.
Andersson is pulling down on Dias's head to control his posture.
Andersson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dias's guard. #REVR#
Dias being controlled here, momentarily.
Andersson works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
Andersson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dias is looking to get back to is feet but Andersson passes into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dias is being controlled here.
Dias wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
A lull in the action here.#T3#
Dias is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Andersson is controlling him well.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#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.
Andersson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dias is able to avoid easily.
Dias tries to clinch up but Andersson circles away and keeps his distance.
Dias tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Andersson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dias has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Andersson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dias blocks a jab.
Andersson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dias tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dias closes the distance looking to clinch
and Andersson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Andersson is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Dias tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Andersson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andersson misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Montrese Andersson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Andersson throws a looping overhand right but Dias ducks down to avoid it.
Dias is looking for the big counter here.
Dias tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Andersson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Decent striking displayed by Andersson there.
Dias tries to clinch but Andersson moves away
and Andersson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Andersson cracks Dias with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Andersson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dias's head backwards.
Andersson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC#Dias is rocked!
Dias is looking to clinch but Andersson is avoiding it.
Dias is still on wobbly legs! Can Andersson finish him?
Andersson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dias can do to turn this around?
Dias is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dias seems to have recovered his senses.
Dias stuffs the takedown attempt from Andersson. Andersson gets slowly back to his feet.
Andersson misses with the combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dias uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andersson.#T1#
Dias takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Montrese Andersson is winning the standup battle so far.
Dias tries to clinch but Andersson is having none of it.
Dias moves in looking to clinch but Andersson pushes him off.
Dias fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dias moves to clinch but Andersson breaks away
and Andersson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Andersson with the inside leg kick.
No joy there for Andersson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dias doesn't manage to clinch there - Andersson circles away.
Andersson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dias's head backwards.
Dias takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dias tries to clinch up but Andersson circles away and keeps his distance.
Andersson throws a right hand that Dias ducks under and follows up with a left that Dias also avoids with ease.
Montrese Andersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dias is looking to clinch.
Andersson is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Andersson misses with a few strikes there.
Andersson swings for the body but Dias moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dias tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andersson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Andersson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ismael Dias is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dias avoids the body shot from Andersson.
Dias tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andersson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little feinted left hand from Andersson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dias takes one to the chin there.
Andersson keeps the fight on the outside.
Andersson swats away the attempt to clinch by Dias.
It looked like Andersson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dias tries to clinch but Andersson is having none of it.
Dias checks the leg kick.
Dias wants to clinch but Andersson slips to the side
and Andersson counters with a series of strikes. Dias will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dias tries to clinch up.#T3#
A jab from Andersson does it's job there.
Andersson keeps the fight on the outside.
Andersson keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dias looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dias tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Andersson counters with a stiff right hand.
Dias tries to clinch up.
Andersson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dias closes the distance looking to clinch
and Andersson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Andersson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Andersson showed some decent athleticism there. #T4#
Andersson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dias can do anything to dispel that myth.#SU#
Andersson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Dias to stand up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Montrese Andersson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Andersson looks to land a combination but Dias avoids it well.
Andersson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dias tries to clinch but Andersson moves away
and Andersson counters with a straight right hand.
Andersson misses with a wild body shot.
Andersson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dias.#CL2#
Andersson gets tackled into the cage by Dias. Dias maintains the clinch.
Andersson wants to take the fight to the mat but Dias manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Andersson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dias to keep the fight standing.
Dias misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dias creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Andersson's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Montrese Andersson has been cut.
Dias tries to throw a body punch but Andersson avoids it by throwing Dias back against the cage.
Dias tries a knee to the head but Andersson blocks it. #T1#
Dias trying to land knees to the body.
Dias prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Montrese Andersson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dias tries to land knees in the clinch but Andersson avoids the damage to the body.
Dias misses with an elbow strike.
Dias tries to work over Andersson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dias tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andersson's elbow.
Dias lands a nice knee to the body.
Dias misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dias misses with a body punch. #TD#
Andersson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Dias clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#T2#
Dias is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Dias is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near. #T3#
Dias is trying to get back to his feet but Andersson has full control of the position and if anything, Dias has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Andersson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dias trying to get back to his feet but Andersson is in full control for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andersson slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Montrese Andersson clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Montrese Andersson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Sloppy strikes from Andersson. Those never looked like landing.
Dias moves in looking to clinch but Andersson pushes him off.
An attempted straight right counter from Andersson misses the target.
Dias tries to clinch but Andersson moves away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Andersson scores with a sloppy right hand. Dias should have avoided that one.
Dias tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Andersson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Andersson swats away the attempt to clinch by Dias.
Horrible takedown attempt by Andersson or perhaps it was just good defense by Dias, which made it look bad.
Ismael Dias is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dias wants to clinch up but Andersson keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Dias rushes Andersson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Andersson wants a takedown. #TD#
Andersson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dias uses from the top position.
Andersson is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
Dias wants to stand but Andersson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Andersson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Andersson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Andersson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#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.
Dias is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Andersson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Andersson passes Dias's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Andersson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3#
Andersson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Andersson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Dias rushes Andersson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dias looking to throw knees to the head but Andersson is blocking nicely. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dias tries to land a knee to the head but Andersson blocks with his arms.
Ismael Dias seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dias lands a nice elbow.
Andersson blocks the elbow strike.
Andersson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Andersson blocks an uppercut. #TD#
Andersson gets control of Dias's arms and successfully pulls guard. Andersson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Andersson has Dias pulled in close to control his posture.
Dias wanted to stand there but Andersson had control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andersson seems keen to control Dias's posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Montrese Andersson had his way with Ismael Dias in that round.
The cut man is working on Montrese Andersson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Nice cross by Andersson.
Andersson swats away the attempt to clinch by Dias.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dias looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dias is looking to clinch but Andersson is avoiding it.
Dias closes the distance but Andersson moves to the side
and Andersson counters with a straight right hand.
Dias tries to clinch up but Andersson circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson wants to land a leg kick but Dias is out of range.
Andersson throws the left hand but Dias avoids the punch easily.
Dias wants to clinch.#T1#
Dias closes the distance but Andersson moves to the side
and Andersson counters with a two punch combo.
Dias keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andersson.
Dias has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Andersson scores with a sloppy right hand. Dias should have avoided that one.
Andersson throws out a powerful jab.
Good exchange - Andersson coming out on top.
Andersson misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Dias counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Andersson is trying to pull guard but Dias has him pressed against the cage.
Andersson managing to block the knees to the body from Dias.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dias.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andersson. #T2#
Andersson prevents a body shot from Dias.
Dias tries to work over Andersson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dias missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andersson.
Andersson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dias prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Montrese Andersson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andersson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Andersson jumps guard but Dias stands there with Andersson around his waist. Andersson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dias doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Andersson blocks the elbow strike.
Dias throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dias misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Andersson.
Dias misses with the head strike.
Dias tries to throw a body punch but Andersson avoids it by throwing Dias back against the cage.
Dias prevents a takedown attempt there.
Andersson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Andersson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Andersson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T4#
Andersson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dias avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dias pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dias tries a body shot but Andersson blocks it.
Dias dodges an elbow strike from Andersson.
Knees to the body from Dias.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Andersson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dias misses with a knee strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dias lands a knee to the body.
Dias doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ismael Dias has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dias misses with a shot to the kidneys.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Montrese Andersson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Andersson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 50:44
Judge Josh West scores the fight 50:44
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 50:44

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Montrese Andersson!
Montrese Andersson retains his lightweight title!
Montrese Andersson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GFC 4: Knight vs Sun
Date: Aug 30, 2023

#R1#
Googers doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shaw counters with a series of strikes. Googers will be more careful next time no doubt.
Shaw avoids a punch combination nicely.
Googers lands with a nice combination. Shaw backs away looking to recover.
Shaw connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Googers momentarily.
Shaw lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shaw scores with a jab. Googers acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Some bone on bone action there as Googers checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shaw fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Googers.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Googers darts in looking for a takedown but Shaw gets double underhooks and turns Googers into the cage.
Googers looks winded!#TD#
Shaw shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Shaw showed some decent athleticism there.
Googers scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Shaw manages to mount him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaw looking to control and managing it successfully. #T1#
Googers is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Shaw tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Googers is in all sorts of trouble here.
Shaw controlling the pace for now.
Shaw seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Googers for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
You get the feeling that Googers really doesn't like being in this position too much. #T3#
Shaw looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shaw has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Googers is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Shaw content just to control the position here. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Googers really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Shaw looking to control and managing it successfully.
Googers can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shaw controlling from the full mount.
Shaw's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brad Shaw dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Shaw is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Googers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shaw.#TD#
Shaw shoots in and gets a takedown into Googers's guard.
Googers can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shaw controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw is standing up over Googers. Googers looks to escape but Shaw dives into side control.
Googers is breathing heavily.#T1#
Shaw slows the pace down.
Googers looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shaw continues to stall.#SU#
Shaw stands up and beckons Googers to his feet. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Googers tries to clinch but Shaw is having none of it.
Googers tries to clinch up.
Googers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shaw.
Shaw moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Googers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shaw smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Googers slips under a jab from Shaw.
Googers drops his hands momentarily and Shaw takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Googers throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shaw counters with a nice uppercut.
Shaw throws a hook to the side of Googers's head but Googers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Googers takes one to the chin there.
Shaw scores with a jab.
Shaw is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Googers can do to turn this around?
Shaw tests Googers's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Googers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Some wild striking there from Googers. #T3#
Googers shoots for a takedown but Shaw saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shaw with a jab.
Nice jab there from Shaw.
Shaw swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Shaw throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Googers tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Shaw is in Googers's guard.
Googers is looking to stand back up but Shaw counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Googers. #REVB#
Shaw is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SU#
Shaw decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Shaw scores with a nice right hand.
David Googers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shaw looks to land a right hand but Googers moved out of range.#T4#
Shaw lunges at Googers with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Googers's hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Googers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shaw.
Googers swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shaw counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Shaw scores with a nice strike.
Googers takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Googers takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shaw cracks Googers with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Shaw lands with an uppercut that bounces Googers off the cage and back into range.#ROC#Googers is rocked!
Googers takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Googers is still on wobbly legs! Can Shaw finish him?
Shaw tests Googers's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shaw lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Googers slips a jab from Shaw.
Googers seems to have recovered his senses.
Brad Shaw is winning the standup battle so far.#TD#
Shaw is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Googers's half guard.
Googers tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Shaw manages to move to mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brad Shaw dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Shaw connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Googers's hands.
Shaw throws a lazy right hand but Googers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Shaw.
Shaw connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shaw punishes Googers's body with a nice straight punch.#TD#
Shaw closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Googers quickly recovers to half guard.
Shaw not doing much here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Googers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Shaw stops Googers from getting back to his feet. #SU#
Shaw stands up and beckons Googers to join him on the feet.
Googers throws a nice looking combination but Shaw bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shaw scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Googers has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shaw scores with a hook to the body. Googers takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shaw.
Shaw lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Googers changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shaw tries to avoid it but Googers manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shaw to the ground. Shaw escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Shaw.
Shaw darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shaw looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Googers walks into a jab.#T2#
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!
Shaw stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shaw throws a one two combo.
Shaw dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shaw scores with a three punch combo!
Shaw lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shaw throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Googers.
Shaw fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Googers throws a hook to the side of Shaw's head but Shaw sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shaw swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Googers takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Googers takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Googers takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shaw connects with a good right hand that stumbles Googers. Googers circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shaw rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Googers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Googers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shaw swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Googers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shaw.
Shaw connects with a body shot.#T3#
Googers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shaw.
The crowd cheers as Shaw lands an impressive looking overhand right. Googers doesn't seem phased though.#TD#
Shaw manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Googers on his heels. He'll look to pass Googers's guard now, I'm sure.
Googers is wriggling around but Shaw manages to pass to half guard. #REVB#
Googers is trying to control but Shaw passes into side control! #SU#
Shaw stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Shaw throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shaw fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Googers checks a low kick from Shaw.
Shaw misses with an uppercut. Googers saw that one coming.#T4#
Shaw lands a leg kick that knocks Googers off balance momentarily.
Shaw keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shaw half committed to a counter leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Googers takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shaw misses with the combination.
Shaw throws a leg kick but Googers sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jab, jab by Shaw - just one landing.
Shaw swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Googers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shaw fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Googers.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shaw wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shaw fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice cross by Shaw.
David Googers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shaw with the inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brad Shaw showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shaw 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brad Shaw!
A relieved looking Brad Shaw thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
David Googers spoke after the fight, saying 'I am the best'.

Event: DC 82: Farman vs Pisswater
Date: Aug 13, 2023

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Ellacuria. Manfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ellacuria scores with a jab to the head.
Ellacuria cracks Manfield with an open hand slap.
Ellacuria swings widly with a right hand
and Manfield counters with a nice body shot.
Manfield ducks under a wild hook from Ellacuria.
Ellacuria has been working on his boxing with his coaches at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies in the buildup to the fight.#TD2#
Manfield is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ellacuria's half guard.
Ellacuria is looking to improve his position.
Ellacuria blocking the ground and pound attempt from Manfield.
Manfield is just content to waste time from the top position. Ellacuria takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ellacuria looking to hit a scissor sweep but Manfield is one step ahead there.
Manfield sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ellacuria's guard. #T1#
Ellacuria is trying to stand back up but Manfield is controlling him
Manfield looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ellacuria trying to hold on to Manfield's head to control him but Manfield postures up.
Ellacuria wants to get back to his feet.
Ellacuria tries to get to full guard but Manfield has control of the leg.
Ellacuria is trying to stand up here but Manfield is controlling him well.
Ellacuria is looking to improve his position.
Manfield is looking to take a break and control but Ellacuria is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Manfield scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Manfield not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Manfield prevents Ellacuria from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manfield wants to control but Ellacuria is keeping him busy.
Ellacuria won't allow Manfield to pass to mount.
Manfield works his way into side control.
Ellacuria tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Manfield is trying to ground and pound but Ellacuria uses the momentary lack of control by Manfield to regain half guard.
Manfield looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ellacuria desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2#
Manfield is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ellacuria defends it well.
Manfield thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ellacuria's head.
Ellacuria avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Manfield. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Manfield sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ellacuria defending well though.
Ellacuria is trying to get back to full guard.
Manfield has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ellacuria manages to get to full guard.
Ellacuria has Manfield pulled in close to control his posture.
Ellacuria's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reni Manfield dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Manfield looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ellacuria!
Manfield trying to control the position but Ellacuria is working away.
Ellacuria is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
An elbow from Manfield crashes against the mat.
An elbow from Manfield crashes against the mat.
Ellacuria struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manfield slows the pace down.
Ellacuria manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T1#
Manfield is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Ellacuria keeping full guard, as Manfield tries to pass.
Manfield throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ellacuria works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Manfield content to stall in guard here.
Manfield wants to control from the top but Ellacuria keeps moving.
Ellacuria trying to control the position.
Manfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Ellacuria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manfield has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Manfield's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Manfield tries to free his leg and advance position but Ellacuria is retaining full guard.
Manfield is looking to pass into half guard but Ellacuria pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ellacuria is in guard.#REVR#
Ellacuria looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Manfield wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Ellacuria controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ellacuria pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Manfield is keeping the position for now.
Manfield 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.
Ellacuria wants to get up but he can't break Manfield's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ellacuria throws a lazy right hand but Manfield sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Manfield changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A lazy left from Ellacuria finds it's target.#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.
Ellacuria lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ellacuria lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ellacuria throws a body shot but no joy.
Ellacuria looks to throw the jab but Manfield is out of range.
Manfield blocks a jab.
Manfield blocks a jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ellacuria.
Manfield ducks under a wild hook from Ellacuria.
Ellacuria really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Manfield connects with a leg kick.
Ellacuria connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Manfield shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ellacuria is trying to defend but Manfield finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Manfield is trying to control the action in half guard but Ellacuria is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arturo Ellacuria dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ellacuria misses with a looping right.
Manfield keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ellacuria.
Ellacuria misses with a straight left.
A nice side step and Manfield releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Manfield throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Crunch! Ellacuria slams his shin into Manfield's torso.
Manfield avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arturo Ellacuria seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Manfield looking to score a takedown here. Ellacuria is defending well but Manfield drives through and ends up in Ellacuria's guard.
Manfield stopping the sweep attempt from Ellacuria.
Ellacuria is trying to keep Manfield in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manfield tries to free his leg and advance position but Ellacuria is retaining full guard.
Manfield working some strikes from top position.
Manfield slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1#
Ellacuria 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#
Manfield has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ellacuria is working away from the top position though.
Ellacuria controlling the pace.
Manfield gets back to full guard.
Manfield controls Ellacuria momentarily but Ellacuria frees himself. #T2#
Manfield wants to control the position but Ellacuria says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Ellacuria trying to pass the guard but Manfield defending well.
Manfield is looking for a sweep. Ellacuria is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Manfield has a hand on Ellacuria's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ellacuria takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Manfield is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Reni Manfield has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Manfield is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ellacuria controlling the position easily from mount.
Manfield keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ellacuria content just to control the position here.
Manfield regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manfield trying to hold on to Ellacuria's head to control him but Ellacuria postures up.
Ellacuria controlling the pace.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arturo Ellacuria!

Event: SSG 183 Sadiq vs Gomes
Date: Aug 06, 2023

180 cm
19 yrs
167 lbs

173 cm
21 yrs
176 lbs

Lefevre

Dubberly

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Pierre Lefevre ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Claude Dubberly!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Lefevre gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dubberly to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lefevre (0) vs (2) Dubberly
Lefevre is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dubberly content to stall in guard here.
Lefevre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lefevre controlling Dubberly's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dubberly works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lefevre tries to get to full guard but Dubberly has control of the leg. #T1#
Well, if Dubberly is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lefevre wants to get back to full guard.
Dubberly works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lefevre (0) vs (5) Dubberly#SUB2#
Dubberly is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Lefevre to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lefevre shrugs it off. #T2#
Dubberly avoids the attempt from Lefevre to control.
Lefevre 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.#SUB2#
Dubberly is trying to work for a kimura but Lefevre is defending well.
Dubberly seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lefevre does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dubberly is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T3#
Lefevre trying to control from the bottom.
Dubberly prevents Lefevre from improving his position.
Lefevre trying to control but Dubberly postures up.
Dubberly is pressing down on Lefevre 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lefevre is holding on for now.
Dubberly trying to control from half guard but Lefevre is working away.
Lefevre preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Dubberly trying to mount his opponent but Lefevre defends it. #T4#
Lefevre moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dubberly won't allow Lefevre to sweep him here.
Dubberly looking to sit in guard and control but Lefevre gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lefevre (2) vs (5) Dubberly
Lefevre sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dubberly's guard.
Lefevre wants to free his trapped foot but Dubberly is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dubberly trying to control from the bottom. #T5#
Dubberly wants to get back to full guard.
Lefevre works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lefevre (5) vs (5) Dubberly
Lefevre controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Lefevre has control of Dubberly's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Dubberly regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Lefevre fails to move to back control. #T6#
Lefevre looking to control but Dubberly is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lefevre wants to take Dubberly's back here but Dubberly is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Dubberly tries to control the position but Lefevre now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Lefevre (8) vs (5) Dubberly#SUB#
Lefevre looking for the choke but no joy.
Dubberly breaks Lefevre 's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lefevre (8) vs (7) Dubberly#T7#
Lefevre is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dubberly trying to control the position from guard on top but Lefevre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lefevre seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lefevre being controlled here, momentarily. #T8#
Dubberly looking to pass the guard.
Lefevre tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Dubberly is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lefevre is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lefevre has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lefevre (10) vs (7) Dubberly
Lefevre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dubberly looking to control but Lefevre passes into half guard. #T9#
Dubberly is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Lefevre is working for a submission of some sort.
Dubberly is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lefevre passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lefevre (13) vs (7) Dubberly
Lefevre has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Dubberly!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Lefevre (15) vs (7) Dubberly#T10#
Lefevre tries to control but Dubberly wriggling away.
Lefevre avoids the attempt from Dubberly to control.
Dubberly is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lefevre wants to control the pace but Dubberly is squirming around nicely.
Lefevre takes Dubberly's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Dubberly is in trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Lefevre (18) vs (7) Dubberly#T11##SUB#
Dubberly is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A lull in the action here.
Lefevre looking to hold on to the position here but Dubberly rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Lefevre won't allow Dubberly to sweep him here.
Lefevre trying to control the position from guard on top but Dubberly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Lefevre content to stall in guard here.
Lefevre passes Dubberly's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lefevre prevents Dubberly from improving his position.
Dubberly trying to hold on to Lefevre 's head to control him but Lefevre postures up. #SUB#
Lefevre is looking for a kimura but Dubberly is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lefevre to get the leverage.
Lefevre wants to control but Dubberly is keeping him busy. #T13#
Lefevre wants to free his trapped foot but Dubberly is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dubberly trying to control but Lefevre postures up.
Lefevre tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dubberly knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lefevre prevents Dubberly from improving his position.
Dubberly looks winded!
Lefevre is thwarting Dubberly's attempts to control the position.#T14#
Lefevre keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dubberly trying to hold on to Lefevre 's head to control him but Lefevre postures up.
Lefevre looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lefevre moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lefevre (21) vs (7) Dubberly

And that's the end of the fight!
Lefevre takes the fight on points by 21 to 7.

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