Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: RMMA 3 - Las Vegas
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
Jab from Buckley.
Colt Ho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Ho fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Buckley, pushing him back against the cage.
Ho lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ho working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Ho. #TD2#
Ho has Buckley pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ho pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Buckley tumbling to the mat - Ho dives into Buckley's guard.
Ho prevents Buckley from getting back to his feet.
Ho tries to stand but Buckley is controlling from the bottom.
Buckley is looking to stand up but Ho isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ho would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1#
Ho wants to stand and escape but instead Buckley has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Buckley wants to control from the top but Ho keeps moving. #SUB#
Buckley is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ho is looking to stand up but Buckley isn't so interested in that idea.
Buckley has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Ho keeping moving, preventing Buckley from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Ho pushes Buckley up against the cage in a clinch.
Buckley blocks a body shot from Ho.
Ho keeps control of Buckley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Buckley jumps into guard, dragging Ho to the mat.
Ho looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Buckley is looking to stand up but Ho isn't so interested in that idea.
Ho really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Buckley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ho wanted to stand there but Buckley had control of the position. #T3#
Buckley is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Ho dives into side control.
Buckley wants to get back to his feet but Ho is dominant here and he's now got Buckley's back!
Buckley is trying to get back to his feet but Ho has full control of the position and if anything, Buckley has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Ho is looking to get the fight back to the feet.
Buckley is trying to get back to his feet but Ho has full control of the position and if anything, Buckley has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T4#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Ho gets back to his feet. Buckley is certainly not going to complain about that decision.
Buckley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ho manages to avoid it.
Ho just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Ho gets a clinch. #TD2#
Buckley is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ho is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Buckley to the mat. Buckley regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ho wants to stand and escape but instead Buckley has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ho keeping moving, preventing Buckley from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Colt Ho dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ho swinging wildly here.
Buckley misses with a two punch combination.
Ho will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Buckley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ho moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Ho, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Buckley listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL2#
Ho moves into the clinch.
Buckley trying to stall but Ho improves his position.
Buckley tries to pull guard but Ho holds him up against the cage and eventually Buckley drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Buckley has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ho uses from the top position.
Ho prevents Buckley from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Ho must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ho is looking to stand up but Buckley won't let him.
Buckley wants to stand up but Ho is controlling him.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Ho tries to stand but Buckley is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Buckley missing with a left hand there. Ho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Buckley just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Ho clinches up with Buckley and pushes him back against the cage.
Ho cracks Buckley with a nice body shot.
Ho throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Ho lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD2#
Ho has hold of one of Buckley's legs. Buckley is fighting the takedown attempt but Ho gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Buckley scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Ho pushes Buckley up against the cage in a clinch.
Ho lands a shoulder strike.
Buckley tries to pull guard but Ho holds him up against the cage and eventually Buckley drops back down to his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Buckley.
Buckley has had enough of the clinch but Ho keeps him there for the moment.
Buckley fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shavkat Buckley. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Ho is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Buckley can't fight it off and eventually Ho manages to take the fight to the floor. Buckley looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ho wants to stand but Buckley is controlling his posture from full guard. #T3#
Ho is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#ES#
Buckley has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Ho has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Ho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Ho gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Buckley regains guard.
Ho has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Buckley is proving hard to escape from.
Ho won't allow Buckley to get back to his feet. #T4##ES#
Buckley has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Ho is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Ho lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Buckley fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ho tries to work over Buckley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ho lands a shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ho.
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!
Ho cracks Buckley with a nice body shot.
Ho blocks a body shot from Buckley. #TD2#
Ho has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Buckley is trying to keep an underhook but Ho manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Ho wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Colt Ho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Buckley jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ho walks away with a smile on his face. Buckley gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ho misses with a wild combination.
Buckley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ho manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Ho closes the distance and pushes Buckley back into the cage.
Buckley stalling in the clinch but Ho improves position. #TD2#
Ho has Buckley pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ho pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Buckley tumbling to the mat - Ho dives into Buckley's guard.
Buckley wants to stand and escape but Ho is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buckley trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T1#
Ho would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ho won't allow Buckley to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Buckley.
It seemed like Ho was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL2#
Ho moves into the clinch.
Ho misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ho scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Buckley.
Buckley blocks an uppercut. #TD#
Buckley pulls Ho into guard.
Ho prevents Buckley from getting back to his feet. #SU2#
Ho decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Buckley loads up on a big right hand but Ho slips the punch.
A jab from Buckley misses.
Buckley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T3#
Buckley moves out of range as Ho strikes.#CL2#
Ho clinches.
Buckley fails to pull guard.
Ho lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD2#
Ho turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SU2#
Ho decides to stand back up. Ho steps back and let's Buckley get back to his feet.
Buckley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Colt Ho is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Buckley moves out of range as Ho strikes.#CL2#
Ho closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Ho.
Buckley throws a knee to the head but misses.
Buckley jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ho walks away with a smile on his face. Buckley gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shavkat Buckley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buckley just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab by Buckley.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Ho has Buckley up against the cage in a clinch. #TD2#
Ho has hold of one of Buckley's legs. Buckley is fighting the takedown attempt but Ho gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Ho won't allow Buckley to get back to his feet.
Ho wanted to stand there but Buckley had control of the position. #SU2#
Buckley is working an open guard so Ho takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Shavkat Buckley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Ho closes the distance and clinches.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colt Ho!

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 21
Date: Jan 22, 2025

#R1#
Kidd lands with a right hand. #CL#
Andolini tries to keep at a distance but Kidd has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kidd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andolini lands with a left to the head.
Andolini lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Andolini on the inside. #BC2#
Andolini manages to break the clinch.
Andolini misses with a shot to the body
and Kidd counters with a right hand to the body.
Andolini misses with a looping left.
Kidd throwing a counter right hand but Andolini manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick from Andolini, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kidd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice combination there by Kidd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kidd scores with a crisp jab that stopped Andolini in his tracks.
Andolini just misses with a punch to the body.
Kidd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab, jab by Andolini - just one landing.
Nice cross by Kidd.
Kidd scores with a one two! Andolini had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Andolini's coach down at ubergym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Andolini's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T1#
Kidd tries to clinch up.
Andolini misses with a kick to the body
and Kidd counters with a two punch combo.
Kidd throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Andolini on the side of the head.
Kidd catches Andolini with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Andolini throws a shot from downtown. Kidd moves away and avoids it.
Kidd has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Decent striking displayed by Andolini there.#ROC2#Kidd is rocked!
Andolini lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Valentino Andolini!
In defeat, William Kidd stepped up to the mic, saying 'Yarrr....lower the flag, mateys. We've been scuttled.'.

Event: HFA 35
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Capot. St Pierre does a little dance to reset his feet.
St Pierre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Some wild striking there from St Pierre.
St Pierre throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
St Pierre has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Capot has his takedown stuffed
and St Pierre counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
St Pierre scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Capot with a poor takedown
and St Pierre counters with a right hand to the body.
Capot tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but St Pierre defends well and Capot ends up having to push St Pierre into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Quinton St Pierre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Capot.
Capot with a poor takedown
and St Pierre counters with a one-two to the body.
Capot ducks under a wild hook from St Pierre.
Capot shoots in for a takedown but St Pierre shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Capot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but St Pierre moves away.
Capot defending well as St Pierre loads up on a big left hand.
St Pierre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
St Pierre lands a jab to the head.
Sloppy strikes from St Pierre. Those never looked like landing.
St Pierre lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
St Pierre moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Capot feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits St Pierres jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Capot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
St Pierre digs a good body shot into Capot's ribs.
Capot digs a good hook to St Pierre's body.
Capot throws a body shot but no joy.
St Pierre stuffs the takedown.
A quick step to the side and St Pierre tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
St Pierre throws out a loose jab but Capot uses good head movement to avoid it.
St Pierre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Capot throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Capot. St Pierre does a little dance to reset his feet.
St Pierre takes a swing at Capot's ribcage but misses.
St Pierre's jab looks to have found its range, popping Capot under the eye.
St Pierre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Capot manages to avoid it.
Capot takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A cross from St Pierre lands.
St Pierre throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
St Pierre throws a right and a left that Capot avoids nicely.
Quinton St Pierre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Capot pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Capot is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down St Pierre rather than just go for the knockout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Capot or perhaps it was just good defense by St Pierre, which made it look bad.
Capot darts in looking for a takedown but St Pierre gets double underhooks and turns Capot into the cage.
It looked like St Pierre was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
St Pierre stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Capot connects with a crisp jab.
Capot throws a body shot but no joy.
St Pierre jabs at Capot's body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Capot is defended easily by St Pierre.
Capot looks winded!
Capot takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
St Pierre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Capot was well out of range. Poor timing from St Pierre.
Capot misses with a hook. St Pierre ducked under it nicely.
St Pierre throws a body shot but no joy.
Capot with the counter takedown but St Pierre avoids it easily.
St Pierre stuffs the takedown attempt from Capot. Capot gets slowly back to his feet. #T3#
Capot misses with a body shot.
Capot throws a body shot but no joy.
St Pierre blocks a jab.
Capot misses with a jab to the body
and St Pierre counters with a one-two to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Capot is defended easily by St Pierre.
St Pierre with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Capot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but St Pierre moves away.
St Pierre throws a nice looking combination but Capot bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
St Pierre displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Capot.
Capot swings for the body but St Pierre moves out of range.
St Pierre appears to be looking for a big counter.
St Pierre lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Capot takes one on the chin but seems OK.
St Pierre is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
St Pierre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
BOOM! St Pierre lands a beautiful left hook that drops Capot. Capot tries to recover but St Pierre is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Capot lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quinton St Pierre!
Quinton St Pierre got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 14, 2025

#R1#
Petrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miocic. #CL#
Miocic clinches with his opponent. #TD#
Miocic pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Petrov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Petrov postures up.
Miocic keeping full guard, as Petrov tries to pass.
Miocic is trying to keep Petrov in close. #SUB#
Miocic is looking for a triangle but Petrov pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Miocic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Petrov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Miocic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Petrov is aware though and is defending well.#T1##SUB#
Miocic working for submissions but it's allowed Petrov to get to half guard.
Miocic tries to get to full guard but Petrov has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Petrov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Miocic is just riding it out for now. Petrov eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Petrov seems to be working for a kimura but Miocic defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Miocic is defending against the submission attempts here by Petrov . #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Miocic wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Miocic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Petrov pulls his head out easily.
Miocic is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Petrov seems to be working for a kimura but Miocic defends the submission attempt.
We've been hearing good reports from Miocic's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Petrov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Petrov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T3#
Miocic manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Miocic looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Miocic is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Petrov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Miocic is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Miocic has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Petrov 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.#T4##SUB2#
Petrov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Miocic is aware though and is defending well.
Miocic distracts Petrov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Petrov working for a triangle but Miocic defends it easily.
Miocic with a flurry of punches that miss.
Miocic advances position into side control!
Petrov regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petrov wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Miocic is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Petrov sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Miocic is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Petrov defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Miocic dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Miocic fails with the takedown
and Petrov counters with a left to the body.
Miocic wants to clinch up but Petrov keeps it at a distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Miocic.
Petrov lands with an uppercut that bounces Miocic off the cage and back into range.
Petrov loads up on a big right hand but Miocic slips the punch.
Petrov lands a jab to the head.
Petrov connects with a single shot there.
Miocic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Petrov as he avoids it easily.
Miocic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Petrov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Miocic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov works the jab nicely.
Miocic swings for the body but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Miocic on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miocic tests Petrov 's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Miocic looks to clinch
and Petrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Miocic sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Petrov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Petrov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Miocic wants to clinch up but Petrov keeps it at a distance.
Miocic shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Petrov defends it nicely.
Petrov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#KD2#
Nice combo by Petrov ! Oh, that's hurt him - Miocic falls to the canvas and Petrov follows him into side control. #ROC2#Miocic is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Jon Miocic has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miocic struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Petrov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Miocic knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2##SUB2#
Petrov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Miocic regains half guard.#SUB2#
Petrov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Petrov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Miocic has his hands clasped together around Petrov 's back. He's all about the action.#T3##SUB2#
Petrov 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. #SUB2#
Petrov seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Petrov is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Miocic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Petrov pulls his head out easily. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Petrov is working for a kimura but Miocic is defending it quite comfortably.
Miocic trying to control here. #SUB#
Miocic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Petrov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Miocic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Petrov .
Miocic is looking to control Petrov 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Miocic avoid being mounted?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Master Petrov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jon Miocic's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Petrov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Petrov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Petrov lands a body shot.
Miocic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Petrov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Miocic's hands.#TD#
Miocic shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Petrov looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Petrov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1##SUB#
Miocic is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Petrov is just riding it out for now. Miocic eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Petrov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Miocic is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Petrov !
Miocic with the ground and pound from mount.
Miocic lands a big shot there that rocks Petrov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Petrov can't escape the position. #T2#
Miocic working the ground and pound effectively.
Petrov taking shots to the head. #SUB#
Miocic has hold of Petrov 's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Petrov manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Petrov is working to get back to half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Miocic lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Miocic looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Petrov is trying to escape the mount.
Petrov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
Miocic dominating with strikes here.
Miocic with shots to the head and body - Petrov looks very uncomfortable down there.
Petrov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Petrov tries to roll over but Miocic keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrov is looking to get back to full guard here but Miocic has managed to pass to side control instead.
Miocic is putting a hurting on Petrov here, landing some big shots from side control.
Petrov manages to get back to half guard.
Petrov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miocic lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #ROC#Petrov is rocked!
Petrov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Miocic takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Petrov actively working from the bottom here.
Miocic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Petrov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Miocic 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. #SUB2#
Petrov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Miocic pulls his head out easily.
Jon Miocic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Miocic is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Petrov is still in real trouble! Can Miocic finish him?
Miocic drops an elbow to the side of Petrov 's head.
Miocic winds up and cracks Petrov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Miocic sitting in half guard here. He lands a big elbow that has hurt Petrov ! Oh, Petrov is in big trouble! Miocic lands more strikes and the ref dives in to save him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jon Miocic!
Jon Miocic seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 135
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1#
Couture throws the left hand but Kidd avoids the punch easily.
Kidd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Couture.
Couture throws a good cross that connects.
Couture tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kidd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kidd catches Couture with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kidd swings for the body but Couture moves out of range.
Kidd lands with a nice body punch.
Kidd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Kidd misses.
Couture tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kidd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kidd is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL2#
Couture moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couture is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kidd to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Couture successfully pulls guard. #SUB2#
Kidd got a little sloppy there for a moment and Couture has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kidd has managed to get both his arms back between Couture's legs - danger averted.
Kidd wants to stand but Couture has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1##SUB2#
Couture throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SU#
Couture is working an open guard so Kidd takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kidd throws a jab when Couture was well out of range.
Some wild striking there from Kidd.
Kidd tests Couture's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kidd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Couture looks to move away, Kidd throws a big counter combo but Couture just gets out of the way.
William Kidd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Couture throws a lazy right hand but Kidd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Kidd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Couture jabs Kidd right on the nose. Kidd blinks but takes it well.
Couture fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kidd on the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Couture looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Kidd lands a jab-cross combination.
Couture is looking to clinch but Kidd is avoiding it.
Couture slips under a jab.
The crowd cheers as Kidd lands an impressive looking overhand right. Couture doesn't seem phased though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kidd throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CL2#
Couture clinches with his opponent.
Couture jumps guard but Kidd turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kidd working hard to break the clinch.#TD2#
Couture jumps guard and drags Kidd to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kidd would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU#
Kidd stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T3#
Kidd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kidd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Couture manages to avoid it.
Kidd misses with a series of wild punches.
A swing and a miss from Kidd.
Couture slips a jab and a cross from Kidd.
Kidd takes a swing at Couture's ribcage but misses.
Couture wants to counter with a clinch but Kidd pushes him away.
Kidd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Couture throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kidd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Couture showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kidd.
A swing and a miss from Couture.
Kidd misses with the combination.
Kidd scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T4#
Kidd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Couture.
Couture avoids the body shot from Kidd.
Kidd moves out of range of the strikes.
Couture is looking to clinch but Kidd is avoiding it.
Kidd scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Couture misses with a straight right.
Couture ducks under a wild hook from Kidd.
Couture throws a good cross that connects.
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!
Couture misses with a hook
and Kidd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kidd moves out of range as Couture strikes.
Kidd went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Couture fails with an attempt to clinch.
Couture is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

William Kidd dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kidd keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Couture moves in looking to clinch but Kidd pushes him off.
Kidd scores with a three punch combo!
Couture uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kidd.
Couture misses with a hook.
Kidd walks into a stiff left hand from Couture.
Kidd blocks a jab.
Couture throws a hook but Kidd blocks it.
William Kidd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kidd with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Couture to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kidd scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Couture slips under a jab from Kidd.
William Kidd is winning the standup battle so far.
Couture misses with a hook.
Kidd is looking to counter punch.
Couture throws a jab but it's blocked by Kidd.
Kidd throws a series of punches but Couture moves out of range. #T1#
Kidd just misses with a punch to the body.
Kidd misses with a looping left.
Couture looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Couture takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Couture throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kidd is looking to counter punch.
Kidd on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kidd tests Couture's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big right from Couture misses.
Kidd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Couture manages to avoid it.
Kidd slips under a jab.
Kidd lands with a good body shot.
Kidd thuds his right hand into Couture's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Couture 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.#CL2#
Couture has Kidd up against the cage in a clinch.
Kidd is trying to break free.#T2##TD2#
Couture decides to pull guard.
Kidd postures up.
Kidd has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Kidd avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Kidd's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
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!
Couture controls Kidd momentarily but Kidd frees himself. #SUB2#
Couture is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Couture working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kidd doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kidd manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SU#
Kidd decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Couture, up you get!
Kidd loads up on a big right hand but Couture slips the punch.#T3#
A jab from Kidd misses.
Couture tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kidd throws the left hand but Couture avoids the punch easily.
Couture takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Couture misses with a left hand
and Couture takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kidd circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kidd throws a series of punches but Couture moves out of range. #CL2#
Kidd gets tackled into the cage by Couture. Couture maintains the clinch.
Couture jumps guard but Kidd stands there with Couture around his waist. Couture gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kidd looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kidd as Couture tries to tie him up.
Couture lands with a light punch inside. #T4##BC#
Kidd breaks the clinch.
Couture is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kidd fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Couture tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Kidd was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Couture throws a poor cross that misses
and Kidd counters with a straight right hand.
Couture tries to clinch but Kidd moves out of range.
Couture tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kidd swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kidd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Couture can do to turn this around?
Couture lands with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Couture slips a jab and a cross from Kidd.
Kidd throws a body shot but no joy.
Couture takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Couture tries to clinch up but Kidd circles away and keeps his distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

William Kidd dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Kidd misses with a body shot.
Kidd sets himself, and Couture steps forward looking for the clinch! Kidd avoids it this time.
Couture staying out of range there.
Couture looks to throw the jab but Kidd is out of range.
Kidd lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Couture tries to clinch up but Kidd circles away and keeps his distance.
Couture tries to clinch up.
Kidd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Couture misses with an uppercut. Kidd saw that one coming.
Couture is looking to clinch.
Kidd misses with an uppercut.
Raphael Couture has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kidd scores with a shot to the body.
Kidd swats away the attempt to clinch by Couture.
Kidd lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Decent striking displayed by Couture there.
Kidd throws the left hand but Couture avoids the punch easily.
Kidd swats away the attempt to clinch by Couture.
Kidd lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Couture tests Kidd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kidd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kidd fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Couture tries to clinch up but Kidd circles away and keeps his distance.
Couture moves to clinch but Kidd breaks away
and Couture takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kidd throws a jab when Couture was well out of range.#T2#
Couture moves out of range as Kidd strikes.
Couture tries to close the distance and clinch but Kidd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Couture fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kidd's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kidd duly obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Couture takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Couture uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kidd.
Couture on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL2#
Couture closes the distance and pushes Kidd back into the cage.
Couture has Kidd pressed against the cage, preventing Kidd from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The referee calls for Couture to work.
Couture displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kidd up against the cage.
Couture tries to pull guard but Kidd won't allow it. #T3#
Couture stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Couture prevents Kidd from breaking the clinch.
William Kidd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Couture is trying to pull guard but Kidd turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kidd is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kidd can't break the clinch. #BC#
Kidd manages to break the clinch.
Kidd moves away from the strike by Couture.
Couture tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kidd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Couture walks into a left hand. #T4#
Couture tries to clinch up.
Kidd throws a combination. Couture tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL2#
Kidd gets tackled into the cage by Couture. Couture maintains the clinch.
Couture misses with some punches.
Couture fails to pull the fight into his guard.
William Kidd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raphael Couture.
Couture is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kidd to keep the fight standing.
Kidd has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Couture jumps guard. #SUB2#
Couture looking for a guillotine here but Kidd defends easily. #SU#
Kidd stands up from Couture's guard - Kidd perhaps looking for a knockout.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Kidd!
Post fight, William Kidd stared into the camera and said 'Aye, lads! Hoist the Flag! The day is ours!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 08, 2025

#R1#
Buckley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Buckley throws a series of punches but Voluspa moves out of range.
Buckley throws a hook but Voluspa blocks it.
Buckley misses with a double jab. #TD2#
Voluspa throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Buckley tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Voluspa is in Buckley's guard.
Voluspa distracts Buckley with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#CUT2#It looks like Shavkat Buckley has been cut.
Voluspa lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Buckley is looking to stand up but Voluspa isn't so interested in that idea.
Buckley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Voluspa on the ground.
Voluspa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Buckley's guard.
Voluspa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #ROC2#Buckley is rocked!
Voluspa lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Buckley! More strikes land and this one is all over! Voluspa jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nori Voluspa!
A relieved looking Nori Voluspa 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 05, 2025

#R1#
Buckley circles away from the clinch attempt.
It seemed like Buckley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Hammerov closes the distance and clinches.
Buckley is trying to break the clinch but Hammerov is controlling him.
Buckley wants to get back to striking at distance but Hammerov won't allow it.
Hammerov digs a right hand into Buckley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Buckley's gas tank.
Hammerov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Buckley is trying to force a seperation but Hammerov has the dominant position.
Hammerov prevents Buckley from breaking the clinch.
Buckley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Buckley manages to break the clinch.
Hammerov misses with an uppercut.
Hammerov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Buckley checks it well.
Hammerov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Buckley counters with a left and a right that stings Hammerov. #CL#
Hammerov pushes Buckley up against the cage in a clinch.#T1##BC#
Hammerov breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Hammerov rushes Buckley and presses him up against the cage.
Buckley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hammerov has him pressed against the cage.
Hammerov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hammerov has Buckley pressed against the cage, preventing Buckley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Hammerov successfully pulls guard.
Hammerov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hammerov holds on and takes a little breather.
Buckley would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2#
Buckley stopping the sweep attempt from Hammerov.
Hammerov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Hammerov passes Buckley's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Buckley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hammerov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Buckley is trying to stand. #SUB#
Hammerov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hammerov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Buckley defending well though. #T3#
Buckley is staying active underneath Hammerov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Buckley wants to get back to his feet.
Hammerov is trying to control. Buckley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Hammerov seems to be working for a kimura but Buckley defends the submission attempt.
Hammerov controlling the action here.#SUB#
Hammerov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Buckley sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Hammerov is trying to work for a kimura but Buckley is defending well.
Hammerov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Buckley is staying active underneath Hammerov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hammerov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Buckley pushes Hammerov off but Hammerov dives into side control. #SUB#
Hammerov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hammerov prevents Buckley from escaping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arkadiy Hammerov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hammerov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hammerov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Buckley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Buckley throws out a counter right but Hammerov avoids it with no problem.
Buckley connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hammerov momentarily.
Arkadiy Hammerov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Buckley finds it's way through Hammerov's defenses.
Hammerov throws a nice looking combination but Buckley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hammerov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Buckley sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hammerov looks to clinch
and Buckley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hammerov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Buckley counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Buckley there.
Hammerov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buckley moves away.
Shavkat Buckley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Buckley scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hammerov looks to clinch
and Buckley counters with a three punch combo that has Hammerov backing up. Hammerov nods at Buckley to acknowledge the strikes.
A head kick misses from Hammerov. #T1#
Buckley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Buckley's corner calls for a 1-2. Buckley obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Arkadiy Hammerov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammerov tries to clinch but Buckley moves away
and Buckley counters with a nice body shot.
Buckley 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.
Buckley keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #ROC2#Hammerov is rocked!
Buckley cracks Hammerov with a left hook right on the temple and Hammerov goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Buckley lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Hammerov is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shavkat Buckley!

Event: NYF 98: Deiveredo vs Hopson
Date: Jan 04, 2025

#R1#
Miocic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dean darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dean lands a jab.
Dean swats away the attempt to clinch by Miocic.#CL#
Miocic has managed to clinch.
Miocic tries to pull guard but Dean holds him up against the cage and eventually Miocic drops back down to his feet.
Dean lands a left hand.
Miocic tries to score a body lock takedown but Dean shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Miocic manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Miocic working for a triangle but Dean defends it easily.
Dean slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1##SUB#
Dean got a little sloppy there for a moment and Miocic has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dean has managed to get both his arms back between Miocic's legs - danger averted.
Dean is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Miocic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dean gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Miocic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dean defends it easily.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dean is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Miocic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dean is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miocic being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Miocic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dean.
Dean checks the leg kick.#TD#
Miocic closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dean's guard.#T3#
Miocic preventing the sweep.
Dean seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Miocic looking to pass the guard.
Miocic wants to control from the top but Dean keeps moving.
Miocic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dean tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Miocic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dean swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dean seems keen to control Miocic's posture.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Miocic wants to control from the top but Dean keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dean misses with a wild body shot.
Miocic throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Miocic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dean.
Dean swats away the attempt to clinch by Miocic.
Miocic on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT2#It looks like Jon Miocic has been cut.
Jab, jab by Dean - just one landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Miocic.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miocic is looking to clinch.
Miocic 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.
Miocic misses with a few strikes there.
Dean connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Randall Dean will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jon Miocic's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Dean tries to land a body kick
and Miocic counters with a right hand to the body.
Miocic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dean checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Miocic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dean manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Miocic closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dean counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Dean clinches.
Miocic drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Miocic tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dean just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dean tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miocic's elbow. #TD#
Miocic gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Dean is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Miocic presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dean gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Miocic.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Miocic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dean displaying some good clinch control by pressing Miocic up against the cage.#T1#
Dean throws a head punch that misses.
Miocic wants a takedown but no success here.
Miocic has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dean is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dean gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Miocic.
Dean lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Miocic tries for a takedown but Dean manages to get underhooks.
A short uppercut from Dean.
Miocic jumps guard but Dean stands there with Miocic around his waist. Miocic gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dean works on Miocic's body with a couple of short punches.
Dean stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dean goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Dean stalling.
Dean working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD#
Miocic pulls guard successfully.
Miocic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Miocic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Miocic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dean can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jon Miocic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dean controlling from the top position.
Dean is continuing to stall.#T3#
Miocic keeping full guard, as Dean tries to pass.
Miocic trying to keep a closed guard but Dean is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Miocic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dean defends well.
Dean showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Miocic with a nice calf kick.
Dean avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Miocic misses with a body shot. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Miocic tries to clinch but Dean moves out of range.
Dean looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dean keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice leg kick from Miocic, right into the meat of the thigh. #CL2#
Dean clinches.
Miocic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dean scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dean lands a nice shot to the body.
Miocic is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dean to keep the fight standing.
Randall Dean seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD#
Miocic gets control of Dean's arms and successfully pulls guard. Miocic will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SU2#
Dean stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A decent looking cross lands there for Dean.
Nice body punch from Dean.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dean scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Randall Dean seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Miocic tries to clinch up.
Miocic looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dean.#ROC2#Miocic is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Randall Dean showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jon Miocic's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Dean throws an overhand right that drops Miocic like a sack of potatoes! Dean dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randall Dean!
After winning the bout, Randall Dean thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Jon Miocic was interviewed post fight and said 'He was a tough opponent. I've had a long career. It's been quite a ride. I don't know what the org has planned for me, but I'll discuss it with the president and higher ups after this.'.

Event: HFA XMAS '24
Date: Dec 25, 2024

#R1#
St Pierre swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from McWanker misses the target.
St Pierre misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from McWanker misses the target.
St Pierre swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McWanker counters with a straight right hand.
McWanker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
St Pierre throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like McWanker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
St Pierre misses with a double jab.
St Pierre walks into a stiff left hand from McWanker.
St Pierre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McWanker takes a jab right on the kisser.
St Pierre takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
St Pierre looks to land a right hand but McWanker moved out of range.
McWanker thows a left - swing and a miss!
McWanker misses with an uppercut. St Pierre saw that one coming.
McWanker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from McWanker misses the target.
McWanker throws a nice looking combination but St Pierre bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from St Pierre! But no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
St Pierre misses with a jab, cross combination. #T1#
McWanker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and St Pierre counters with a right hand to the body.
St Pierre misses with a looping left.
It looked like McWanker was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McWanker misses with a few strikes there.
McWanker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
St Pierre scores with a shot to the body.
St Pierre jabs McWanker right on the nose. McWanker blinks but takes it well.
McWanker throws a jab but it's blocked by St Pierre.
McWanker misses with a hook
and St Pierre counters with a nice body shot.
McWanker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Despite the aggression on St Pierre's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
St Pierre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
St Pierre clobbers McWanker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #TD#
McWanker throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. St Pierre tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. McWanker is in St Pierre's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McWanker throwing strikes but missing.
McWanker is working St Pierre over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McWanker throwing strikes from guard but St Pierre blocks nicely. #T2##ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. St Pierre manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC2#
St Pierre escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McWanker throws a hook but St Pierre blocks it.
St Pierre connects with a single shot there.
St Pierre throws a hook but McWanker avoids it easily.
St Pierre shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McWanker eats them both and turns towards St Pierre to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
St Pierre lands a right hook to the body.
McWanker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but St Pierre moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McWanker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
St Pierre showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McWanker.
McWanker takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
McWanker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by St Pierre.
McWanker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
St Pierre lands a right hook to the body.
St Pierre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
St Pierre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Quinton St Pierre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
St Pierre lands a jab-cross combination.
McWanker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
St Pierre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
St Pierre swinging wildly here.
St Pierre comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
St Pierre moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
McWanker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
St Pierre connects with a body shot that sends McWanker's belly button to the back.
St Pierre throws a series of punches but McWanker avoids them all with ease.
McWanker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McWanker misses with a series of wild punches.
McWanker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. St Pierre sees it coming and avoids it easily.
St Pierre takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
St Pierre is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McWanker rather than just go for the knockout.
St Pierre ducks under a wild hook from McWanker.
McWanker misses with a looping left.
St Pierre ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McWanker misses with a hook. St Pierre ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
St Pierre lands with a straight right. McWanker didn't see that one coming.
McWanker fails to land the takedown.
St Pierre scores with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Quinton St Pierre dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
St Pierre paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
St Pierre paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Quinton St Pierre seems to be getting the better of the standup.
St Pierre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McWanker.
St Pierre has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McWanker looks to land a right hand but St Pierre moved out of range.
McWanker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McWanker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from St Pierre on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from St Pierre does it's job there.
St Pierre throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McWanker on the side of the head. #ROC2#McWanker is rocked!
McWanker lands a nice shot that snaps St Pierre's head back.
Oh McWanker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
St Pierre scores with a shot to the body.
St Pierre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
St Pierre clobbers McWanker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
St Pierre fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks McWanker square on the jaw! Damn, McWanker is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Quinton St Pierre!
A victorious Quinton St Pierre thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: NYF 96: Carter vs River II
Date: Dec 21, 2024

#R1#
Miocic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Miocic takes a swing at Jacobson's ribcage but misses.
Miocic misses with a hook.
Miocic walks into a stiff left hand from Jacobson.
We've been told by Jacobson's head coaches at Slobos Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jacobson throws a looping overhand right but Miocic ducks down to avoid it.
Nice sprawl there from Jacobson as Miocic shoots in.
Jacobson scores with a jab. Miocic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jacobson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Miocic on the side of the head.
Miocic has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL2#
Miocic moves into the clinch successfully.
Miocic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Miocic tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jacobson just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Jacobson manages to break the clinch.
Jacobson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT2#It looks like Marshall Jacobson has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miocic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jacobson is fending him off so far but Miocic persists. Nope, Jacobson circles away and we're back to standing.
Marshall Jacobson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Miocic.
Miocic doesn't manage to clinch there - Jacobson circles away.
Miocic doesn't manage to clinch there - Jacobson circles away. #T1#
Miocic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jacobson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Miocic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jacobson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Miocic manages to circle out of the way.
Jacobson slaps away a takedown attempt from Miocic, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Miocic rushes Jacobson and presses him up against the cage.
Miocic fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD2#
Miocic has picked Jacobson up - he's going for a ride! Miocic dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Jacobson tries to get to full guard but Miocic has control of the leg.
Miocic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Miocic working the head and body with strikes.
Miocic thows a huge punch but Jacobson dodges it nicely.
Ground and pound from Miocic.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacobson is looking to control Miocic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jacobson avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Miocic is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jacobson sees it coming and defends easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Miocic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jacobson keeps working.
Miocic trying to pass the guard but Jacobson defending well.
Miocic is trying to control the action in half guard but Jacobson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Miocic is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Miocic trying to control the action but Jacobson is working from the bottom.
Miocic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Miocic is working for a kimura but Jacobson is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Miocic is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jacobson is just riding it out for now. Miocic eventually gives up the hold.
Jacobson is trying to maintain the position but Miocic is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Miocic thows a huge punch but Jacobson dodges it nicely.
Miocic prevents Jacobson from improving his position.
Miocic is nestled in close to Jacobson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Miocic is keen to just control but Jacobson is a slippery customer.
Miocic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jacobson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miocic on the ground.#SUB2#
Miocic maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Jacobson could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Miocic has cracked it and Jacobson is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Miocic!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jon Miocic!
A very excited looking Jon Miocic made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 18, 2024

#R1#
Pereira throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Adams counters with a right hand to the body.
Pereira lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pereira 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.
Adams misses the shot to the body.
Adams misses with a body shot.
Adams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pereira moves away.
Pereira wants to clinch.
Pereira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adams was well out of range. Poor timing from Pereira.
Adams misses with a takedown attempt
and Pereira counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Adams scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams lands a nice looking body shot.
Adams has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nice body punch from Adams.
Pereira fails in his attempt to clinch.
Adams lands a glancing blow to the side of Pereira's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adams lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Adams is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pereira rather than just go for the knockout.
Adams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pereira moves away.#T1#
Pereira tries to work over Adams's front leg with a kick but Adams checks it.
Adams wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Adams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pereira moves away.
Adams misses with a body shot.
Adams with a nice cross.
Pereira on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice body punch from Pereira.
Adams jabs Pereira to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pereira takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Adams looks to land a left hand but Pereira moved out of range nicely.
Adams cracks Pereira with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Scott Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adams misses with a hook. Pereira ducked under it nicely.
Adams cracks Pereira on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Pereira falls backwards against the cage. Adams follows up with more strikes that drop Pereira to his knees. Adams keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Pereira! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Adams!
A very excited looking Scott Adams made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Sean Pereira was interviewed post fight and said 'No chama!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 16, 2024

#R1#
Jcool gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pereira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pereira lands a hook that stumbles Jcool back into the cage. Pereira follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Jcool to the canvas! Pereira pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Jcool has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Sean Pereira!
Post fight, Sean Pereira took to the microphone: 'Come on! Sign me, promoters! Chama!'.
Abdul Jcool was interviewed post fight and said '"Everybody out there know I beat him, I controlled the fight, he was missing, I hit him plenty more times. I beat him.Let me talk something... I want to thank the whole hood who came out here. I love y'all. I did this for the hood, you know I beat that boy.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 13, 2024

#R1#
Magomedsharipov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pereira counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pereira scores with a jab to the head. #CL2#
Pereira clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Pereira pulls guard effortlessly.
Magomedsharipov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Pereira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pereira keeping moving, preventing Magomedsharipov from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Pereira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Magomedsharipov is in close to Pereira's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Magomedsharipov lying in Pereira's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Pereira decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Magomedsharipov taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sean Pereira!
Our winner, Sean Pereira, 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.

Event: HFA FIGHT NIGHT 10
Date: Dec 11, 2024

#R1##TD#
St Pierre closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
St Pierre is trying to get an arm triangle but Game is defending well.
St Pierre controls the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Game can do anything to dispel that myth.
Game is looking for a sweep.
Sloppy strikes there by St Pierre.
St Pierre happy to just control the position for now.
Game is trying to control St Pierre's posture but St Pierre avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Game taking a bit of punishment here - St Pierre scoring with strikes.
St Pierre 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.#T1#
Game tries to escape but St Pierre is in control.
Game regains half guard there - taking advantage of St Pierre's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Game looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Game really doesn't want to stay on the ground with St Pierre. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Game is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
St Pierre is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
St Pierre thows a huge punch but Game dodges it nicely.
St Pierre content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
St Pierre has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St Pierre prevents Game from improving his position.#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.#SUB#
St Pierre 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.
Game pushes St Pierre off looking to stand but St Pierre dives back in and keeps control. #T3#
Game taking some punishment here, with St Pierre in his half guard.
Ground and pound from St Pierre.
St Pierre trying to control the action but Game is working from the bottom.
St Pierre missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
St Pierre is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Game defends it well. #SUB#
St Pierre is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Game is just riding it out for now. St Pierre eventually gives up the hold.
St Pierre lands strikes from half guard.#T4#
St Pierre 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.
Game is trying to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from St Pierre's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
St Pierre sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Game defending well though.
St Pierre is figuring out what he wants to do next.
St Pierre missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
St Pierre is pressing down on Game's thigh, looking to free his foot. Game is holding on for now.
St Pierre is thwarting Game's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
St Pierre trying to control the action but Game is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Quinton St Pierre dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Game misses with a body shot
and St Pierre counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
St Pierre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Game can do to turn this around?
Game throws a body shot but no joy.
Game dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
St Pierre changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Game tries to avoid it but St Pierre manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Game to the ground. Game escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Game. St Pierre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Game throws an uppercut from half a mile away. St Pierre sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
St Pierre closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Game's guard.
St Pierre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Game is on top in guard. #REVB#
Game trying to stand up but can't free himself from St Pierre's guard.#SUB#
Game got a little sloppy there for a moment and St Pierre has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Game has managed to get both his arms back between St Pierre's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
St Pierre is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T1#
Game wants to pass the guard but St Pierre is keeping the position.#SUB#
St Pierre is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Game is aware though and is defending well.
St Pierre is pulling down on Game's head to control his posture. #SUB#
St Pierre is looking for a triangle but Game pushes his legs off easily.
St Pierre keeping moving, preventing Game from controlling successfully. #SUB#
St Pierre is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Game trying to control but St Pierre is working from the bottom.
Quinton St Pierre overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
St Pierre looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Game stopping the sweep attempt from St Pierre.
St Pierre bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Game's guard. #REVR#
St Pierre connects with a couple of short punches.
Game wants to stand and escape but St Pierre is having none of it.
St Pierre wants to control from the top but Game keeps moving.
St Pierre pushes down on Game's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3#
St Pierre is looking to take a break and control but Game is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
St Pierre trying to pass the guard but Game defending well.
Game is staying active underneath St Pierre, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
St Pierre is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Game defends it well.
St Pierre missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
St Pierre performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Game tries to roll over but St Pierre keeps him under control.#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.
St Pierre wants to pass the guard but Game is defending well.
St Pierre is nestled in close to Game, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
St Pierre stops Game from getting back to his feet.
Game wants to control but St Pierre is keeping busy.
Game tries to roll over but St Pierre keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Game keeps trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Quinton St Pierre dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
St Pierre shoots in but Game avoids the takedown attempt easily.
St Pierre shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Game as he avoids it easily.
St Pierre takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT2#It looks like Quinton St Pierre has been cut.
St Pierre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Game.
St Pierre tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Game defends well and St Pierre ends up having to push Game into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quinton St Pierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Game has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Game is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
St Pierre keeps control of Game as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Pierre is trying to pull guard but Game turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Game stalling in the clinch but St Pierre improves position.
Game stalling in the clinch but St Pierre improves position.
Game has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
St Pierre fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T1#
Game tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Game is looking to control St Pierre's arms but St Pierre gets an underhook and turns him. Now Game has his back to the cage. #TD#
St Pierre successfully pulls guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now St Pierre is on top in guard. #REVR#
Game wants to stand but St Pierre is controlling the position.
Brain Game has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Game looking to hit a scissor sweep but St Pierre is one step ahead there.
Game wants to hit a sweep here but St Pierre passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Game there!
Game tries to lock up and control but St Pierre gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
Game squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
St Pierre punishing his opponent with strikes. #SUB#
St Pierre has hold of Game's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Game manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
St Pierre scoring with strikes but Game is staying in there.
St Pierre can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Game is looking to escape.
A nice elbow there by St Pierre.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Game tries to hold on but St Pierre pushes him away.
St Pierre with the ground and pound from mount. #T3#
Game takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
St Pierre working the ground and pound effectively.
St Pierre wants to control the pace but Game is squirming around nicely.
A nice elbow there by St Pierre.
St Pierre landing strikes, looking to finish!
St Pierre can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Game is looking to escape.
Game keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T4##SUB#
St Pierre wants to finish this one by submission but Game is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from St Pierre.
Quinton St Pierre is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Game is squirming around, avoiding St Pierre's attempts to control the action.
St Pierre fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #SUB#
St Pierre wants to finish this one by submission but Game is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from St Pierre. #SUB#
St Pierre swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Quinton St Pierre!
A relieved looking Quinton St Pierre thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Brain Game had this to say: 'I wanna run that shit back. Some BS Voodoo shit happened here.'.

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 14
Date: Dec 04, 2024

#R1#
Kidd scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lowery misses with a body punch
letting Kidd counter with a right hand.
Kidd is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kidd lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kidd throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kidd jabs Lowery to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kidd staying out of range there.
Kidd looks to score with a jab to the body but Lowery is just out of range.
Kidd scores with a body shot.
Kidd throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kidd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lowery was well out of range. Poor timing from Kidd.
Lowery tries to clinch but Kidd is having none of it.
Lowery avoids the body shot from Kidd.
The fighters circling - Lowery throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Kidd loads up on a big right hand but Lowery slips the punch.
Kidd walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kidd misses the shot to the body.
Lowery misses with a hook.
Kidd takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lowery looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kidd.
Kidd scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lowery showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kidd.
Lowery slips a jab and a cross from Kidd.
Lowery swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
William Kidd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Kidd's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kidd duly obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kidd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lowery misses with a looping left.
Sloppy strikes from Kidd. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Lowery wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kidd misses with a hook.
Lowery throws a body punch but Kidd moves out of range.
Lowery throws a looping overhand right but Kidd ducks down to avoid it.
Kidd goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lowery bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lowery throws a right hand that misses
and Lowery takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lowery throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kidd counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lowery tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kidd swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lowery looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3#
Kidd keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lowery jabs Kidd right on the nose. Kidd blinks but takes it well.
Some wild striking there from Kidd.
Lowery is looking to counter the offense by Kidd and move into the clinch.
Lowery takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lowery tries to clinch there but Kidd circles away.
Kidd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kidd swats away the attempt to clinch by Lowery.
Lowery fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kidd jabs at Lowery's body.#T4#
Kidd scores with a three punch combo!
Lowery tries to clinch up.
Lowery throws a hook but Kidd blocks it.
Kidd digs a good hook to Lowery's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Lowery forces Kidd back against the cage and clinches.
Kidd has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lowery misses with a punch on the inside.
Lowery misses with some punches.
Kidd wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Kidd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Kidd misses.
Kidd swinging wildly here.
Lowery is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kidd throws a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

William Kidd dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kidd fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kidd swings for the body but Lowery moves out of range.
Lowery was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lowery sizes up Kidd with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kidd is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lowery rather than just go for the knockout.
Kidd connects with a body shot that sends Lowery's belly button to the back.
Kidd lands a jab to the nose.
Kidd throws a body punch but Lowery moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Lowery on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kidd staying out of range there.
Kidd cracks Lowery with a good jab.
Kidd shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lowery eats them both and turns towards Kidd to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lowery misses with a right hand
and Kidd counters with a three punch combo that has Lowery backing up. Lowery nods at Kidd to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kidd ducks under a wild hook from Lowery.
Lowery is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lowery takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lowery throws an off balance right hand
and Kidd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Kidd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kidd defending well as Lowery loads up on a big left hand.
Lowery scores with the left hand. Kidd knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC#Kidd is rocked!
Kidd glances at the clock... BAM! Lowery nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Kidd crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Kidd is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arturo Lowery!
The defeated William Kidd had this to say: 'Yarrr....lower the flag, mateys. We've been scuttled.'.

Event: NYF Fight Night 49
Date: Nov 27, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Miocic closes the distance and pushes Bruce back into the cage.
Bruce throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Miocic tries to pull guard but Bruce holds him up against the cage and eventually Miocic drops back down to his feet.
Miocic tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bruce just stands there and leans against the cage.
Miocic tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bruce just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jack Bruce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Miocic.
Miocic fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Miocic tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bruce just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Bruce breaks from the clinch.
Bruce misses with a wild body shot.
Bruce tries to move into range but Miocic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#TD#
Bruce gets a double leg takedown into Miocic's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miocic working a defensive guard here.
Bruce trying to control but Miocic is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Miocic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bruce is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Bruce wants to stand and escape but instead Miocic has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
My spies in 3Band MMA inform me that Miocic has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bruce trying to strike off his back.
Miocic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bruce is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bruce is trying to keep Miocic in close.
Miocic with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bruce knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miocic on the ground.
Bruce utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Miocic working some strikes from top position.
Bruce trying to control the position.
Miocic stopping the sweep attempt from Bruce.#T2#
Miocic throwing strikes from guard but Bruce blocks nicely.
Bruce throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Bruce keeping moving, preventing Miocic from controlling successfully.
Miocic is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Bruce wants to sweep but no luck.
Miocic working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Miocic passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bruce on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Miocic is looking to take a break and control but Bruce is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bruce on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bruce tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Miocic throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB2#
Miocic thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Miocic sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bruce is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Miocic wants to take a breather but Bruce manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Miocic.
Miocic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Miocic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bruce wants to get back to his feet but Miocic passes into half guard. #T4#
Miocic prevents Bruce from improving his position.
Bruce avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Miocic.
Miocic drops an elbow to the side of Bruce's head.
Miocic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bruce wants to control but Miocic is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bruce keeping hold of Miocic's head, controlling as best he can.
Miocic takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miocic lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bruce keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Miocic is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Miocic dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Bruce closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Miocic is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bruce's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bruce will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Miocic regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bruce has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Miocic working for a triangle but Bruce defends it easily.
Bruce wants to control from the top but Miocic keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Miocic is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Bruce rolls with it to try and escape but Miocic cranks on the arm and Bruce is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jon Miocic!
An out of breath Jon Miocic thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: UCF 83: Mfer v Fantastico
Date: Nov 09, 2024

#R1#
Pereira needs to keep his hands up - Paulsen had a free shot at his head there.
Pereira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Paulsen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Paulsen lands a jab to the nose.
Berni Paulsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paulsen clobbers Pereira with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #ROC2#Pereira is rocked!
Pereira is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Paulsen doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Pereira crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Pereira's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Berni Paulsen!

Event: BANZAI BONANZA 14
Date: Nov 03, 2024

#R1#
Kidd fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Waters looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Waters shoots and misses
and Kidd makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#TD#
Kidd gets caught flat footed, as Waters shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Waters prevents Kidd from getting back to his feet.
Waters trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kidd wants to get back to his feet but Waters is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kidd is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Waters dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kidd pushes Waters away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Waters gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Waters remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T1#
Kidd is looking to get back to his feet here but Waters is keeping cool and he's managed to take Kidd's back.
Kidd wants to get back to his feet.
Kidd told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Kidd tries to get to his feet, scrambling wildly. Waters sees the opportunity and transitions to an armbar that forces Kidd to tap. Impressive finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mario Waters!
William Kidd was interviewed post fight and said 'Yarrr....lower the flag, mateys. We've been scuttled.'.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 117
Date: Nov 02, 2024

#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by St Pierre or perhaps it was just good defense by Dukes, which made it look bad.
Dukes throws a body punch but St Pierre moves out of range.
Dukes throws a lazy head kick
and St Pierre makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
St Pierre lands with a nice body punch.
A shot to the liver by St Pierre. Beautiful body shot.
Dukes looks winded!
St Pierre scores with a nice head shot.#CUT#It looks like Johnny Dukes has been cut.
St Pierre shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dukes looking to land some kicks to the body here. #KD#
St Pierre drops Dukes with a nice combination! St Pierre dives into Dukes's guard, looking to finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
St Pierre is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
St Pierre has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
St Pierre postures up in Dukes's guard and throws a big left but Dukes blocks it.
St Pierre trying to control but Dukes is working from the bottom.
St Pierre sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dukes's guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dukes is not content to let St Pierre control the position.
St Pierre sitting and controlling from the half guard.
St Pierre seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dukes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
St Pierre shoots in looking for a takedown but Dukes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing St Pierre's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quinton St Pierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
St Pierre tries for a takedown but Dukes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dukes tries to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
St Pierre fails with the takedown.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dukes. That's going to slow St Pierre down.
Johnny Dukes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
St Pierre lands a slapping body shot.
Dukes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by St Pierre.
St Pierre swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dukes.
St Pierre shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dukes sprawls well. Dukes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. St Pierre gets slowly back to his feet.
Dukes with the counter takedown but St Pierre avoids it easily.#TD#
Dukes gets caught flat footed, as St Pierre shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Dukes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
St Pierre tries to free his leg and advance position but Dukes is retaining full guard.
St Pierre is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
St Pierre throws a big right hand that misses.
St Pierre controlling from the top position.
St Pierre trying to control but Dukes is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Quinton St Pierre dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Dukes's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
St Pierre swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dukes.#CL2#
Dukes moves into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dukes throws an elbow but misses. #TD#
St Pierre lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
St Pierre with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
St Pierre is trying to control the action in half guard but Dukes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if St Pierre 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.
St Pierre looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dukes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T1#
St Pierre landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC#Dukes is rocked!
Dukes is breathing heavily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with St Pierre in particular looking to stall.
Dukes is still in real trouble! Can St Pierre finish him?
St Pierre missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from St Pierre's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
St Pierre scores with a big shot! Dukes's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Dukes! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quinton St Pierre!
Quinton St Pierre managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, BANZAI NUTRITION, into his post fight interview.
In defeat, Johnny Dukes stepped up to the mic, saying 'I want a rematch. I deserve that.'.

Event: UCF 74: Flanders v Smith
Date: Oct 12, 2024

#R1#
Soumalainen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Soumalainen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pereira circles away.
A jab from Pereira misses.
Soumalainen throws a wild body kick that Pereira sees coming a mile off.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Soumalainen - that will leave a mark!
Soumalainen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pereira was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jarko Soumalainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pereira lands a jab to Soumalainen's midsection.
A low kick from Soumalainen misses
and Pereira counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Soumalainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pereira moves away.
Soumalainen throws a lazy head kick
and Pereira counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Soumalainen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Soumalainen throws a front kick that sends Pereira stumbling back into the cage.
Pereira throws a series of punches but Soumalainen avoids them all with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pereira misses with a straight right.
Soumalainen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Soumalainen misses with a body shot
and Pereira counters with a stiff right hand.
Pereira scores with a nice strike.
Soumalainen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pereira works the jab nicely.#T1#
Pereira chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Soumalainen can pounce on him.
Soumalainen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pereira avoids it really well and circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Soumalainen.
Pereira throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT#It looks like Jarko Soumalainen has been cut.#TD2#
Soumalainen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Soumalainen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Pereira being controlled for a moment. #SUB2#
Soumalainen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've been hearing good reports from Pereira's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Soumalainen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pereira, who protects the arm well. #T2#
Pereira wants to get back to his feet but Soumalainen drags him back down.
Soumalainen trying to control the action but Pereira is working from the bottom.
Soumalainen remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Soumalainen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Soumalainen is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Pereira will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T3#
Pereira pushes Soumalainen away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Soumalainen gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Pereira being controlled for a moment.
Pereira wants to get back to his feet but Soumalainen drags him back down.
Pereira trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SUB2#
Soumalainen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pereira knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #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.
Soumalainen prevents Pereira from escaping the position.#SUB2#
Soumalainen tries for a kimura but Pereira is defending well. #SUB2#
Soumalainen has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Pereira is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Soumalainen yanks on the arm and Pereira is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Soumalainen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jarko Soumalainen!

Event: NYF Fight Night 44
Date: Oct 09, 2024

#R1#
Miocic has his takedown stuffed
and Kingston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Miocic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kingston counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Jon Miocic has been cut.
A head kick by Miocic misses
and Kingston scores with a counter punch that sends Miocic to the canvas! Kingston smells blood - he's punishing Miocic with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Miocic has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitch Kingston!
During a confident post fight interview, Mitch Kingston thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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