Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: EMPIRE 10: Dangerfield vs Alot
Date: Aug 20, 2022

#R1#
Nordmarsson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
so Bellington counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bellington is standing up over Nordmarsson. Nordmarsson looks to escape but Bellington dives into side control. #REVB#
Bellington is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Nordmarsson's shoulder. That is not cool.
Nordmarsson wants to get back to his feet but Bellington is dominant here and he's now got Nordmarsson's back!
You can see the frustration on Nordmarsson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bellington throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Nordmarsson wants to escape the position.
Bellington avoiding Nordmarsson 's attempts to control his hands.
Bellington throwing wild punches that miss their target. #T1#
Bellington misses with an elbow to the head.
Nordmarsson covering up well and avoiding damage.
What can Nordmarsson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Bellington 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.
Bellington throwing sloppy strikes.
Bellington misses with an elbow to the head.
Bellington biding his time, controlling Nordmarsson.
Bellington throws strikes from the back but Nordmarsson rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Nordmarsson.#T2#
Nordmarsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bellington content to stall in guard here.
Nordmarsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bellington throwing strikes but missing.
Bellington controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nordmarsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nordmarsson wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nordmarsson with a nice calf kick.
Nordmarsson fails to land with a series of punches.
Bellington leaves Nordmarsson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bellington changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T4##TD#
Bellington feints and as Nordmarsson raises his hands in defense, Bellington changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bellington passes Nordmarsson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bellington not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bellington throwing shots but Nordmarsson is blocking nicely.
Nordmarsson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bellington. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bellington seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nordmarsson works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bellington sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nordmarsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Bellington dominated that round.
That's time! Bellington's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nordmarsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nordmarsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bellington.
Bellington keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lee Nordmarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nordmarsson throws a combination. Bellington tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nordmarsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nordmarsson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Bellington counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nordmarsson is wriggling around but Bellington manages to pass to half guard. #REVB#
Nordmarsson wants to sweep but Bellington has passed to side control!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB#
Bellington thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bellington in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T1#
Nordmarsson trying to remain calm as Bellington controls from the top position.
Nordmarsson parries the strikes from Bellington easily there. Bellington is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Nordmarsson to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bellington taking a breather here.
Bellington misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Bellington happy to just control the position for now.
Nordmarsson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bellington gets full guard.#T2#
Nordmarsson preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Bellington looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Nordmarsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nordmarsson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bellington might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nordmarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bellington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nordmarsson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Bellington has his foot on Nordmarsson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nordmarsson works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Bellington seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nordmarsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nordmarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bellington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bellington looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bellington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nordmarsson can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Bellington is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Nordmarsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nordmarsson looks to land a body kick but Bellington moved away.
Bellington tries to counter with a takedown but Nordmarsson is quick to defend against it.
Nordmarsson throws a nice looking combination but Bellington bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bellington attempts a counter takedown but Nordmarsson avoids it well and moves away.
Nordmarsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Bellington swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bellington feinted with a counter takedown.
Nordmarsson tries to bum rush Bellington with a series of wild strikes but Bellington uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bellington half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nordmarsson throws a right hand that Bellington ducks under and follows up with a left that Bellington also avoids with ease.#T4#
Bellington swings for the body but Nordmarsson moves out of range. #TD#
Bellington gets the takedown into side control.
Bellington misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Bellington in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
A control attempt from Nordmarsson but he's now mounted!
Nordmarsson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nordmarsson wants to control but Bellington is having none of it.
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!
Nordmarsson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Nordmarsson blocking the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tim Bellington will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bellington's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Bellington clobbers Nordmarsson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lee Nordmarsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bellington swings widly with a right hand
and Nordmarsson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nordmarsson throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Bellington counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bellington advances position into side control!
The ground and pound from Bellington seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bellington working away.#SUB#
Bellington tries for a kimura but Nordmarsson is defending well.
The referee asks Bellington politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Bellington prefers to stall for the moment though.
Bellington working the ground and pound but Nordmarsson is defending the strikes.
Nordmarsson is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
A lull in the action here.
Bellington sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Nordmarsson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Nordmarsson tries to bench press Bellington off him but Bellington keeps the position.
Nordmarsson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bellington.
Nordmarsson is trying to get back to half guard.
Bellington working away.
Nordmarsson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nordmarsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nordmarsson is not content to let Bellington control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Bellington is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nordmarsson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bellington sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Nordmarsson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #SUB#
Bellington wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nordmarsson, who protects the arm well. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nordmarsson misses with a low kick.
Nordmarsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T3#
Nordmarsson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Bellington counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nordmarsson wants to sweep here but Bellington controlling him for the moment.
Bellington missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bellington loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bellington throwing strikes but missing.
Tim Bellington overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bellington throws a big right hand that misses.
Bellington tries to free his leg and advance position but Nordmarsson is retaining full guard.
Bellington throws a big right hand that misses.
Nordmarsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bellington with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T4#
Bellington is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No joy there for Nordmarsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bellington feinted with a counter takedown.
Nordmarsson avoids a kick to the body.
Nordmarsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bellington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nordmarsson manages to avoid it.
Bellington dodges the punch combination from Nordmarsson.
Bellington misses with a looping right.
Nordmarsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bellington manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nordmarsson tries to bum rush Bellington with a series of wild strikes but Bellington uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nordmarsson tries to bum rush Bellington with a series of wild strikes but Bellington uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bellington throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bellington throws a wild body kick that Nordmarsson sees coming a mile off.
Lee Nordmarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Bellington gets a double leg takedown into Nordmarsson's guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Bellington!
In his post fight interview, Tim Bellington started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: EMPIRE 10: Dangerfield vs Alot
Date: Aug 20, 2022

Diego De Varant had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 173.8, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Vinny Dias was cancelled.

Event: VFC 103 Old Leg vs Newton
Date: Aug 13, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Van Trelis rushes Gevorgyan and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Gevorgyan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gevorgyan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gevorgyan presses Van Trelis against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Van Trelis looks winded!
Gevorgyan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Gevorgyan dodges an elbow strike from Van Trelis.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gevorgyan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gevorgyan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gevorgyan controlling the action here for a moment.
Gevorgyan digs a right hand into Van Trelis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Van Trelis's gas tank.
Gevorgyan lands a body punch.
Gevorgyan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC#
Gevorgyan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gevorgyan just misses with a punch to the body.
Gevorgyan throws a right and a left that Van Trelis avoids nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gevorgyan throws a hook to the side of Van Trelis's head but Van Trelis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Van Trelis clinches up against the ropes.
Gevorgyan is leaning against Van Trelis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gevorgyan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Trelis backwards.
Gevorgyan lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gevorgyan.
Gevorgyan tries to stall but Van Trelis uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gevorgyan leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Gevorgyan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gevorgyan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Gevorgyan leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Van Trelis tries a body shot but Gevorgyan blocks it.
Gevorgyan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gevorgyan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Van Trelis or not.
Gevorgyan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Van Trelis.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Van Trelis as Gevorgyan tries to tie him up.
Gevorgyan controlling the action here for a moment.
Gevorgyan wants to break free but Van Trelis has control.
Gevorgyan is trying to maintain a safe position but Van Trelis gets an underhook and turns Gevorgyan into the ropes.#T2#
Van Trelis keeps control of Gevorgyan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gevorgyan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gevorgyan is stalling here.
I was talking to Gevorgyan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gevorgyan managing to block the knees to the body from Van Trelis.
Gevorgyan lands a body shot.
Gevorgyan looking to slow down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alexan Gevorgyan.
Gevorgyan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gevorgyan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Van Trelis.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gevorgyan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice defenses there by Van Trelis.
Gevorgyan misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gevorgyan. Van Trelis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Trelis walks into a straight right hand from Gevorgyan.#ROC#Van Trelis is rocked!
Van Trelis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Trelis moves out of range as Gevorgyan strikes.
Thorus Van Trelis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gevorgyan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Trelis sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Van Trelis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #T3#
The referee is keeping an eye on Gevorgyan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gevorgyan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Stalling in the clinch from Gevorgyan.
Gevorgyan stops a takedown attempt from Van Trelis.
Gevorgyan scores with a hook to the body.
Gevorgyan stalling against the ropes.
Gevorgyan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Gevorgyan for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alexan Gevorgyan.#CL2#
Van Trelis darts in and clinches Gevorgyan up against the ropes.
Gevorgyan presses Van Trelis against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gevorgyan scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gevorgyan leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Gevorgyan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Van Trelis up against the ropes.#T4#
A short left from Gevorgyan.
Gevorgyan lands a hook that snaps the head of Van Trelis backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gevorgyan.
Van Trelis is still on wobbly legs! Can Gevorgyan finish him?
A right hand to the body from Gevorgyan.
A right hand to the body from Gevorgyan.
We've been informed that Van Trelis has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Gevorgyan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gevorgyan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gevorgyan lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Van Trelis to his knees! Gevorgyan keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexan Gevorgyan!
Alexan Gevorgyan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HFC 24: Hansen vs Smith
Date: Aug 10, 2022

#R1#
Blanche with a poor takedown
enabling Brooks to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab by Brooks.
Blanche shoots for a takedown but Brooks saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Brooks drives through and clinches with Blanche against the cage.
Brooks dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Brooks lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Blanche backwards.
Brooks manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Brooks looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Blanche has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Brooks is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kai Blanche. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blanche drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Brooks gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Brooks keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Blanche's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blanche drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Brooks gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Brooks lands a hook that snaps the head of Blanche backwards. #T1#
Brooks will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Blanche up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Brooks.
Brooks has Blanche pushed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Brooks.
Brooks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blanche's elbow.
Brooks lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brooks is pushing Blanche up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Blanche fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Blanche prevents a body shot from Brooks.
A right hand to the body from Brooks.
Brooks controlling the action here for a moment. #T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brooks.
Brooks blocks an uppercut.
Brooks lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Blanche.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brooks.
Brooks gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Blanche.
Brooks is stalling here.
Blanche tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brooks lands a body punch in the clinch.
Brooks lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Blanche.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brooks.
Blanche looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brooks throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Blanche takes a shot to the head. #T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brooks.
Brooks misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brooks.
A right hand to the body from Brooks.
Blanche is breathing heavily.
Brooks stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Blanche wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brooks has him pressed against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Brooks as the two fighters clinch.
Brooks lands a nice shot to the body.
Brooks lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Blanche.
A left hand lands to the body for Brooks.
Brooks pushes Blanche back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brooks displaying some good clinch control by pressing Blanche up against the cage.
Brooks holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Brooks receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Brooks taking a breather.
Brooks continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.#T4#
A hook to the body from Brooks.
Brooks lands a body punch in the clinch.
Brooks is stalling here.
Brooks cracks Blanche with a nice body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Brooks.
Brooks lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Brooks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Blanche shoots and misses
and Brooks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blanche on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Brooks lands with an uppercut that bounces Blanche off the cage and back into range.
Blanche stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brooks.#CL2#
Brooks instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Brooks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Brooks darts in and clinches Blanche up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Brooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pepper Brooks 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#
Brooks lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC2#Blanche is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
and Brooks counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Blanche! He's just covering up as Brooks starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pepper Brooks!
Post fight, Pepper Brooks stared into the camera and said 'Usually you pay double for that kind of action, Cotton.'.

Event: EMPIRE FN5: WW GP
Date: Jul 30, 2022

#R1#
De Varant misses with a looping left.
De Varant takes one on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Diego De Varant has been cut.
We've been hearing reports that De Varant has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Walker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Walker scores with a hook.#ROC2#De Varant is rocked!
De Varant tries to bum rush Walker with a series of wild strikes but Walker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
De Varant tries to bum rush Walker with a series of wild strikes but Walker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Walker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
De Varant has Walker up against the cage in a clinch.
De Varant is stalling here.
De Varant tries for a takedown. No joy.
De Varant blocks a body shot from Walker.
De Varant jumps guard but Walker turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego De Varant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Varant has Walker pushed against the cage.
Walker will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning De Varant up against the cage.#T1#
De Varant tries for a takedown but Walker manages to get underhooks. #BC#
De Varant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Walker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
De Varant throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
De Varant throws a right and a left that both miss.
De Varant falls off balance throwing a combination
and Walker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Walker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed De Varant momentarily.
Oh De Varant is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
De Varant looks for the body kick but Walker saw that one coming.
De Varant throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
De Varant throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Walker.
Walker Throws a clean left jab. Walker Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with De Varant's chin! De Varant crumbles to the ground and Walker follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Walker!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sam Walker!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Sam Walker waved his t-shirt featuring Bondi MMA ðŸï¸'s logo in front of the cameras.

Event: HFC 21: Blanche vs Ivanovic
Date: Jul 30, 2022

#R1#
Good shot there by Ivanovic.
Ivanovic with a jab.
Blanche takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ivanovic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Blanche misses with a body kick.
Blanche takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ivanovic's coach down at Average Judas Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ivanovic's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Blanche tries to clinch up but Ivanovic circles away and keeps his distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ivanovic.
Blanche fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ivanovic jabs Blanche right on the nose. Blanche blinks but takes it well.#ROC2#Blanche is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ivanovic throws an uppercut from hell that sends Blanche clean off his feet! He's out cold! Ivanovic stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ivor Ivanovic!
Ivor Ivanovic is the new featherweight champion!

Event: EMPIRE 8: Diaz vs Nimitz
Date: Jul 16, 2022

#R1#
Nordmarsson fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheers as Kaca lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nordmarsson doesn't seem phased though.
Nordmarsson blocks a jab.
Kaca takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nordmarsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kaca uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nordmarsson has time to react.
Nordmarsson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lee Nordmarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaca lands a glancing blow to the side of Nordmarsson's head.#KD2#
Kaca lands a big uppercut and Nordmarsson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Nordmarsson looks OK. Kaca waves Nordmarsson back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nordmarsson looks to land a combination but Kaca avoids it well.
Kaca drops Nordmarsson with a huge uppercut! Nordmarsson drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Kaca is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gatot Kaca!
Our winner, Gatot Kaca, 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 12, 2022

#R1#
Van Trelis throws a right and a left that Santana avoids nicely. #CL2#
Van Trelis drives through and clinches with Santana against the cage.
Van Trelis will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Santana up against the cage.
Van Trelis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Van Trelis lands an elbow inside that Santana shrugs off. #CUT2#It looks like Pablo Santana has been cut.
Santana can't break the clinch.
Santana takes an elbow to the temple.
Santana tries to circle away but Van Trelis has him pinned against the cage.
Van Trelis lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#Pablo Santana's cut is getting worse.
Santana dodges an elbow strike from Van Trelis. #BC2#
Van Trelis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santana misses with a takedown attempt - Van Trelis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Van Trelis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Santana manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Van Trelis tries to clinch up.
Van Trelis pivots, looking for a leg kick but Santana is out of range and Van Trelis settles back down.
Van Trelis misses with a body kick.#T1#
Santana swinging wildly here.
Van Trelis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Van Trelis instigates a clinch.
Santana wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Van Trelis lands an elbow that stopped Santana in his tracks for a moment.
Van Trelis lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#Pablo Santana's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#TD#
Santana jumps into guard, dragging Van Trelis to the mat.
Santana keeping moving, preventing Van Trelis from controlling successfully.
Santana is trying to keep Van Trelis in close.
Santana bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Van Trelis's guard. #REVR#
Santana controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Van Trelis keeping moving, preventing Santana from controlling successfully. #T2#
Van Trelis trying to control the position here.
Santana postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Van Trelis is trying to keep Santana in close.
Santana postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Santana with a flurry of punches that miss.
Van Trelis looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Santana puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Van Trelis wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Santana wants to pass the guard but Van Trelis is defending well.
Santana has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Van Trelis prevents Santana from taking his back.
Santana content just to control the position here.
Van Trelis tries to lock up and control but Santana gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Van Trelis gets back to half guard.#T4##SUB#
Santana is looking for a kimura here.
Van Trelis wants to improve his position but Santana is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santana working over Van Trelis with some ground and pound. Van Trelis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santana thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Santana wants to take a breather but Van Trelis is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Thorus Van Trelis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pablo Santana's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL2#
Van Trelis clinches up with Santana and pushes him back against the cage.
Santana is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Van Trelis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Van Trelis is trying to drag Santana to the mat but Santana just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Santana tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Van Trelis smiles and moves away.
Van Trelis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Santana swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Van Trelis misses with the combination.
Santana fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Santana. 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.#CL2#
Van Trelis closes the distance and clinches.
Santana tries to pull guard but Van Trelis holds him up against the cage and eventually Santana drops back down to his feet.
Van Trelis pushes off an throws an elbow but Santana leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T1#
Van Trelis scores with a knee to the head.
Santana jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Van Trelis walks away with a smile on his face. Santana gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Van Trelis has managed to clinch.
Thorus Van Trelis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Santana goes for a takedown in the clinch but Van Trelis prevents it. #TD2#
Van Trelis has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Santana is trying to keep an underhook but Van Trelis manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Van Trelis controlling the action here.
Van Trelis is looking to take a break and control but Santana is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Van Trelis with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Van Trelis stalling away here and it's allowed Santana to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T2#
Santana trying to keep a closed guard but Van Trelis is proving a slippery customer.
Santana manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Van Trelis manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB#
Santana drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Santana jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Van Trelis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Van Trelis trying to control the position here.
Van Trelis is breathing heavily.
Van Trelis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Santana might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Santana controls from within his opponent's guard. #SU#
Santana decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Van Trelis wants to clinch.
Santana misses with a double jab.
Van Trelis swinging wildly here. #CL#
Santana closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Van Trelis changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Santana fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Van Trelis moves out of range of the body kick.
Thorus Van Trelis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Van Trelis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Santana. #CL2#
Santana tries to keep at a distance but Van Trelis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Santana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Santana throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Trelis.
Van Trelis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Santana trying to land knees to the body.
Santana throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Trelis.
Santana tries to pull guard but Van Trelis won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Trelis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Santana is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Van Trelis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Trelis throws an elbow but it misses.
Santana tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thorus Van Trelis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pablo Santana's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Van Trelis scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Santana's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Van Trelis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Santana. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Santana wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee asks Van Trelis politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Van Trelis prefers to stall for the moment though.
Santana struggling a bit here.
Santana is trying to escape the position but Van Trelis is controlling the position.
Pablo Santana overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santana struggling a bit here.
Van Trelis throws a strike aimed at the side of Santana's head but Santana avoids it well.#T1#
Van Trelis taking a breather here.
Santana tries to buck Van Trelis off but Van Trelis is having none of it.#SU2#
Van Trelis stands up and beckons Santana to his feet. #CL2#
Van Trelis forces Santana back against the cage and clinches.
Van Trelis throws an elbow that misses.
Van Trelis working aggressively here.
Van Trelis looking for a takedown.
Van Trelis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Santana takes an elbow to the forehead.
Van Trelis misses with an elbow over the top.
Santana can't get the takedown. #BC#
Santana manages to break the clinch. #TD#
Santana gets a double leg takedown into Van Trelis's guard.
Van Trelis wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Santana manages to pass to side control.
Thorus Van Trelis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2##REVB#
Santana wants to lay and pray for a moment but Van Trelis keeps working.
Van Trelis tries to get to full guard but Santana has control of the leg.
Santana trying to mount his opponent but Van Trelis defends it. #T3#
Santana is nestled in close to Van Trelis, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SU#
Santana stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Santana shoots in and drives through. Van Trelis sprawls well.
Santana shoots in looking for a takedown. Van Trelis tries to sprawl out of it but Santana keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Van Trelis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Santana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Trelis checks a low kick from Santana.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Santana is looking to break free of the clinch but Van Trelis has double underhooks.
Van Trelis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Van Trelis pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T4#
Van Trelis misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Van Trelis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Van Trelis clinches up with Santana and pushes him back against the cage.
Van Trelis stalls.
Santana takes an elbow to the forehead.
Van Trelis tries to pull guard but Santana holds him up against the cage and eventually Van Trelis drops back down to his feet.
Santana dodges an elbow strike from Van Trelis.
Van Trelis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Trelis prevents Santana from breaking the clinch.#TD#
Santana gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Santana is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pablo Santana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Van Trelis can do anything to dispel that myth.
Van Trelis is concentrating on defense, preventing Santana from advancing position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thorus Van Trelis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Van Trelis 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thorus Van Trelis!

Event: EMPIRE 7: Polo vs Dangerfield
Date: Jul 09, 2022

#R1#
Weaver misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Henry.
Henry throws a head kick but Weaver moves out of range.
A slow jab from Weaver misses its intended target.
Some wild striking there from Weaver.
Henry looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Weaver missing with a left hand there. Henry was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Henry throws a left and a right that both miss
and Weaver counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from Weaver misses the target.
Henry throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Henry checks the leg kick.
Henry slips under a jab.
Weaver fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Henry misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry throws a head kick that Weaver semi-blocks.
Henry staying out of range there.#TD#
Weaver gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Henry to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Weaver is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Henry is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Henry wants to control from the top but Weaver keeps moving.
Weaver looking for a sweep. Not yet Weaver, not yet.
Henry throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Weaver is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Henry defends well.
Henry wants to control from the top but Weaver keeps moving.
Weaver controlling Henry's posture. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Weaver keeping moving, preventing Henry from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Austin Weaver is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Weaver connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Weaver takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Henry tries a head kick but it misses.
Henry misses with a few strikes there.
Henry throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Weaver stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Weaver wants it to stay on the feet.
Weaver looks to land a right hand but Henry moved out of range.
Henry shoots for a double leg takedown but Weaver sprawls well. He's pushed Henry's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Henry throws a push kick but Weaver slaps the foot to one side.
Weaver is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Weaver throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Henry tries to counter by clinching up but Weaver breaks away and moves out of range.
Weaver misses with a hook. Henry ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Henry swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Weaver cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Weaver lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Henry has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Henry and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Weaver is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Henry throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Weaver defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Henry.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Larry Henry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Henry is breathing heavily.
Henry throws a head kick that misses
and Weaver counters with a straight right hand.
Weaver scores with the left hand. Henry knows he should have avoided that one.
Weaver moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Henry throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Weaver.
Weaver misses with a hook.
It looked like Henry was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Henry throws a sloppy head kick and Weaver moves out of range easily.
Weaver lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Henry at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henry avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Henry or perhaps it was just good defense by Weaver, which made it look bad.
Henry takes one to the chin there.#T4#
Weaver throws a lazy right hand but Henry sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Henry slips a jab from Weaver.
Henry throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Weaver.
No luck for Henry with that takedown attempt.
It seemed like Weaver was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Henry ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Henry went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Weaver misses with an uppercut.
Weaver stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Weaver wants it to stay on the feet.
Weaver looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Weaver missing with a left hand there. Henry was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Weaver checks a leg kick.
Weaver throws the left hand but Henry avoids the punch easily.
Weaver looks to land a right hand but Henry moved out of range.
It looked like Henry was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Weaver is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Henry.
Weaver throws a looping overhand right but Henry ducks down to avoid it.
Weaver scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2#
Weaver drives through and clinches with Henry against the cage.
A short right from Weaver.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Austin Weaver dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Good standup being displayed there by Weaver as he connects with a hook.
Weaver throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Henry tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Weaver paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Weaver steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Henry.
Larry Henry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henry slips a straight right by Weaver.
Henry lands with a good body shot.
Nice defenses there by Henry.
A slow jab from Weaver misses its intended target.
Henry tries to clinch but Weaver is having none of it.
A swing and a miss from Weaver.
Weaver throws an overhand right that lands on Henry's shoulder, as Henry tries to avoid the shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Weaver, as that shot connected.
Weaver misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weaver throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A punch combination from Henry misses.
Henry misses with a double jab
letting Weaver counter with a right hand.
Weaver throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A solid body kick from Henry. #T1#
Weaver misses with a looping right.
Weaver lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Henry at a distance.
A jab lands there for Weaver.
Larry Henry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Henry avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Henry is looking to score with low kicks.
It seemed like Weaver was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Henry staying out of range there.
Weaver misses the jab.
Austin Weaver seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Henry defending well as Weaver loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Weaver drives through and clinches with Henry against the cage.
Weaver has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Weaver breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Henry moves away from the strike by Weaver. #CL2#
Weaver drives through and clinches with Henry against the cage.
Weaver blocks a body shot from Henry.
Henry tries to break free but Weaver pushes him back against the cage.
Weaver lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Henry tries a knee to the head but Weaver blocks it. #BC2#
Weaver escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Weaver works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick from Weaver, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab, jab by Weaver - just one landing.
Weaver misses with a body shot.
Weaver throws a jab when Henry was well out of range.
Weaver chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Henry throws a head kick but Weaver moves out of range.
Henry slips under a jab from Weaver.
Henry moves out of range as Weaver strikes.
Henry misses with a body kick.
Henry tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Weaver swivels and escapes.
Weaver misses the shot to the body.
Weaver stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Weaver misses with an uppercut. Henry saw that one coming.
It looked like Henry was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Henry misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Weaver lands a really nice looking cross but Henry seems unphased. #T3#
Weaver works the jab nicely.
Weaver with the inside leg kick. #CL2#
Weaver instigates a clinch.
Weaver stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Weaver's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Weaver scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Henry tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Weaver swivels and escapes.
Weaver ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Weaver throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fighters circling - Weaver throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Henry takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Weaver scores with a punch to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weaver scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Henry takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Weaver misses with a hook. Henry ducked under it nicely.
Henry misses with a wild body shot.
Henry slips a jab from Weaver.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Henry.
Henry went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Weaver waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Henry.
Henry misses with a double jab.
Henry goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Weaver cracks Henry with a right hand to the side of the head.
Henry ducks under a wild hook from Weaver.
Weaver scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL2#
Weaver moves into the clinch.
Weaver dodges an elbow strike from Henry.
Weaver stalling against the cage.
Weaver just leaning against Henry, taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Weaver.
A short uppercut from Henry.
Henry takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weaver tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Henry avoids it.#BC#
Henry breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Austin Weaver showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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#
Weaver is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The fighters circling - Weaver throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Henry staying out of range there.
Weaver throws out a loose jab but Henry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Weaver throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Henry swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Henry ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Weaver moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Henry looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Weaver takes a jab right on the kisser.
Weaver throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Henry misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weaver throws the left hand but Henry avoids the punch easily.
Henry fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL#
Henry drives through and clinches with Weaver against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Weaver.
Weaver misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weaver is leaning against Henry and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T1#
Weaver pushes off an throws an elbow but Henry leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Henry trying to land knees to the body.
Weaver throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Henry tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Weaver avoids it.
A short right from Weaver.
With the fighters up against the cage, Weaver throws an elbow but misses.
Weaver stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Henry avoiding damage as Weaver throws knees to the body.
Weaver landing knees to the head.
Weaver pushes Henry back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Weaver lands a body punch.
Weaver scores with a shot to the side of Henry's head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Weaver - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #BC2#
Weaver escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Henry shoots for a double leg takedown but Weaver sprawls well. He's pushed Henry's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Henry throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Weaver counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Weaver scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
Weaver lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weaver lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Henry.
Weaver throws an elbow that misses.
A short left from Weaver. #BC2#
Weaver breaks the clinch.
Weaver scores with a hook.
Weaver finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Weaver misses the target.
Henry went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A slapping leg kick lands for Weaver.
Henry looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Henry is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Henry staying out of range there.
Weaver throws out a powerful jab.
Henry rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Weaver moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Henry is looking to score with low kicks.
Weaver punishes Henry's body with a nice straight punch.
Henry looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T3#
Henry gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Weaver throws a hook to the side of Henry's head but Henry sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Henry walks into a straight right hand from Weaver.
Weaver scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Henry doesn't seem bothered though.
Weaver is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Weaver lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Weaver jabs Henry right on the nose. Henry blinks but takes it well.#ROC2#Henry is rocked!
Nice defenses there by Henry.
Oh Henry is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Weaver throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Henry seems to have got his legs back now.#CL2#
Weaver moves into the clinch.
Henry can't break the clinch.
Weaver prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Larry Henry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henry blocks an elbow strike.#T4#
A right hook to the body lands for Weaver.
Weaver pushes off an throws an elbow but Henry leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short right from Weaver.
The referee calls for Weaver to work.
Weaver softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Austin Weaver is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Henry tries a body shot but Weaver blocks it.
Weaver cracks Henry with a nice body shot.
Weaver lands with a short shot to the head.
Weaver lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Weaver gets through Henry's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Henry throws a knee to the head but misses.
Henry is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Austin Weaver seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Weaver as Henry tries to tie him up.
Weaver lands a left hand that snaps the head of Henry backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Austin Weaver comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Weaver 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Austin Weaver!
Austin Weaver decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HFC 13: Mason vs Blanche
Date: Jul 02, 2022

#R1#
Blanche fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Blanche tries to bum rush Featheringham with a series of wild strikes but Featheringham uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD2#
Featheringham gets caught napping as Blanche dives in and scores a takedown. Featheringham manages to retain guard.
Featheringham on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Featheringham tries to get out of the position.
Featheringham 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.
Featheringham lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Blanche bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Featheringham's guard. #REVB#
Featheringham looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blanche is one step ahead there.
Blanche trying to control but Featheringham is working from the bottom.
Blanche lands a couple of elbows.
Featheringham looking for a sweep. Not yet Featheringham, not yet.
Featheringham is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Blanche connects with a couple of short punches.
Featheringham lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Featheringham knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Blanche on the ground.
Featheringham postures up.
Blanche wants to get back to his feet but Featheringham is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Featheringham is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Featheringham pushes down on Blanche's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Featheringham moves into full mount! Blanche won't be happy about that!
Featheringham throws some wild stikes that Blanche manages to avoid easily.
Featheringham with the ground and pound from mount.
Featheringham with the ground and pound from mount.
Blanche manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T2#
Blanche manages to get to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Featheringham postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Featheringham throws a big elbow that misses.
Blanche trying to control the position.
Featheringham pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blanche is keeping the position for now.
Featheringham looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Blanche is trying to keep Featheringham in close.
Blanche lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Featheringham looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Featheringham keeping moving, preventing Blanche from controlling successfully.
Blanche stands up over Featheringham, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Featheringham looking for a sweep. Not yet Featheringham, not yet. #SUB#
Featheringham looking for a guillotine here but Blanche defends easily.
Blanche stopping the sweep attempt from Featheringham.
Featheringham manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Blanche manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Blanche is looking to stand up but Featheringham isn't so interested in that idea.
Blanche bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Featheringham's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Featheringham has his foot on Blanche's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blanche works his way back into a safe position though.
Featheringham 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.
Blanche working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Blanche slips nicely into half guard.
Featheringham gets back to full guard.
Blanche chips away with some ground and pound.
Blanche scoring with punches to the head and body.
Blanche passes into half guard.
Blanche controlling the action here.
Ground and pound from Blanche.
Blanche frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Blanche scoring with strikes but Featheringham is staying in there.
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!
Blanche with shots to the head and body - Featheringham looks very uncomfortable down there.
Blanche working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Blanche has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Featheringham working to try and regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kai Blanche will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Featheringham shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Blanche as he avoids it easily.
Blanche shoots in and drives through. Featheringham sprawls well.
Featheringham feinted with a counter takedown.
Mason Featheringham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Featheringham shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Blanche pinned against the cage. Blanche gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Blanche instigates a clinch.
We've been informed that Blanche has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#TD2#
Blanche has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Featheringham is trying to keep an underhook but Blanche manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Blanche is trying to control. Featheringham wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Featheringham taking some punishment here, with Blanche in his half guard.
Featheringham is looking for a sweep. Blanche is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blanche lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Featheringham tries to roll over but Blanche keeps him under control.#T1#
Featheringham manages to get to full guard.
Blanche has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blanche keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Featheringham's head.
Featheringham keeping moving, preventing Blanche from controlling successfully.
Featheringham lands a decent punch to the body there.
Blanche trying to control the position from guard on top but Featheringham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Featheringham is on top in guard. #REVR#
Blanche is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Featheringham has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Blanche manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Featheringham manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Featheringham wants to sweep but no luck.
Featheringham is looking to sweep but instead, Blanche has passed into half guard. #T2#
Featheringham is trying to get back to full guard.
Blanche controlling the action here.
Featheringham tries to get to full guard but Blanche has control of the leg.
Featheringham slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Blanche throws a big elbow that misses.
Featheringham keeping moving, preventing Blanche from controlling successfully.
Featheringham wants to sweep but no luck.
Blanche works over Featheringham with some ground and pound from guard.
Blanche lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Blanche stopping the sweep attempt from Featheringham.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
Featheringham is looking to sweep but instead, Blanche has passed into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Blanche lands a nice short elbow.
Blanche working over Featheringham with some ground and pound. Featheringham looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ground and pound from Blanche.
Featheringham wants to get back to full guard.
Blanche winds up and cracks Featheringham with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SU2#
Blanche decides to stand up. #TD#
Blanche gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Featheringham trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Blanche manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Featheringham working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blanche doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blanche manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Blanche lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
Blanche pushing down on Featheringham's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Featheringham wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Featheringham manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blanche is pushing down on Featheringham's leg trying to pass to half guard. Featheringham is fighting to maintain full guard but Blanche has managed to sneak the leg through.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Blanche in particular looking to stall.
Featheringham is not content to let Blanche control the position.
Featheringham is looking to improve his position.
Blanche lands strikes from half guard.
Well, if Blanche 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.
Blanche is trying to control. Featheringham wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kai Blanche showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Blanche tries to score a power double leg takedown but Featheringham sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Blanche somewhat.
Featheringham tries to counter with a takedown but Blanche is quick to defend against it.
Featheringham tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Blanche swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Blanche closes the distance and clinches.
Blanche stops a takedown attempt from Featheringham. #BC2#
Blanche breaks the clinch.
Blanche throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Featheringham darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Featheringham wants to pass to mount but Blanche is defending the position.
Blanche trying to control but Featheringham postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Featheringham thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Featheringham working over Blanche with some ground and pound. Blanche looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Featheringham wants to pass the guard but Blanche is defending well. #T1#
Featheringham scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Featheringham thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Featheringham trying to mount his opponent but Blanche defends it.
Featheringham working over Blanche with some ground and pound. Blanche looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Blanche makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Blanche.
Featheringham won't allow Blanche to sweep him here.
Blanche is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Blanche connects with a nice short shot to Featheringham's temple.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Blanche lands a nice short elbow.
Featheringham slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Featheringham bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Blanche's guard. #REVR##T2#
Featheringham is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Featheringham advances to half guard.
Featheringham with the ground and pound but Blanche uses the opportunity to regain guard. #ES2#
Blanche wriggles free and stands up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body kick there by Blanche.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Featheringham darts in looking for a takedown but Blanche gets double underhooks and turns Featheringham into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mason Featheringham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blanche is looking to take this one to the mat.
Featheringham can't get the takedown. #BC2#
Blanche manages to break the clinch.
Featheringham is trying hard to land a takedown here. Blanche sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Blanche darts in looking for a takedown but Featheringham gets double underhooks and turns Blanche into the cage. #TD2#
Featheringham gets caught napping as Blanche dives in and scores a takedown. Featheringham manages to retain guard.
Featheringham will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Featheringham looking for a sweep. Not yet Featheringham, not yet.
Blanche advances position into side control!
Blanche lands a few punches from side control.#T3#
Blanche is putting a hurting on Featheringham here, landing some big shots from side control.
Blanche is working Featheringham over with some ground and pound from side control.
Check out the look on Blanche's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Featheringham tries to bench press Blanche off him but Blanche keeps the position.
A lull in the action here as Blanche stalls from top position.
Featheringham regains half guard.
Featheringham wants to get back to full guard.
Blanche looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Blanche prevents Featheringham from improving his position.
Blanche looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Featheringham with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kai Blanche has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Featheringham is trying to get back to full guard.
Featheringham is staying active underneath Blanche, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Blanche prevents Featheringham from improving his position.
Blanche scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Blanche scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Blanche is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Blanche is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Featheringham gets back to full guard.
Blanche won't allow Featheringham to sweep him here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kai Blanche!

Event: EMPIRE FN2
Date: Jun 25, 2022

#R1##TD#
De Varant shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Knight is concentrating on defense, preventing De Varant from advancing position.
De Varant seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Knight does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Knight looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Knight looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Knight is trying to control but De Varant manages to pass to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knight tries to hold on but De Varant postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight is squirming around, avoiding De Varant's attempts to control the action.
De Varant prevents Knight from getting the reversal.#T1#
De Varant tries to control but Knight wriggling away.
De Varant takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Knight is just holding on here. De Varant manages to take his back.
Knight is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Knight trying to control the hands but De Varant breaks the grip.
Knight looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
De Varant is trying to stick to Knight's back but Knight is turning into De Varant. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in De Varant's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Knight.#SUB#
De Varant is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Knight has his hands clasped together but De Varant extends and breaks Knight's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by De Varant.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Diego De Varant!

Event: EMPIRE 6
Date: Jun 19, 2022

#R1#
Nordmarsson misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Wright counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nordmarsson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wright. #SUB2#
Wright is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wright throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wright throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nordmarsson is trying to stand back up but Wright is controlling him
Wright missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wright scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nordmarsson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nordmarsson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Nordmarsson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wright.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nordmarsson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Nordmarsson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wright. #T1#
Wright working Nordmarsson over with strikes.
Nordmarsson gets back to full guard.
Wright postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wright is in close to Nordmarsson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wright working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nordmarsson's head.
Wright throws an elbow that misses. Nordmarsson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wright's guard. Nice move by Nordmarsson!#REVR#
Wright can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nordmarsson controls the pace.
Nordmarsson being controlled here momentarily.
Wright wants to sweep here but Nordmarsson controlling him for the moment.
Wright pulls Nordmarsson in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Nordmarsson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nordmarsson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Wright looking for a sweep. Not yet Wright, not yet.
Wright being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Wright looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nordmarsson sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nordmarsson keeps the fight on the outside.
Nordmarsson lands with a nice combination. Wright backs away looking to recover.
Wright looks for a takedown but Nordmarsson sprawls well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wright is defended easily by Nordmarsson.
A head kick misses from Nordmarsson. #CL2#
Wright moves into range and clinches up with Nordmarsson.#T4#
Nordmarsson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Nordmarsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nordmarsson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've been informed that Wright has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Wright darts in looking for a takedown but Nordmarsson gets double underhooks and turns Wright into the cage.
Nordmarsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lee Nordmarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Wright.
Wright is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wright tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nordmarsson looks for the body kick but Wright saw that one coming.
Nordmarsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wright.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wright is defended easily by Nordmarsson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nordmarsson checks a low kick from Wright.
Nordmarsson misses with a two punch combination.
Nordmarsson throws a series of strikes that have Wright backpedaling.
Nordmarsson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#CL#
Nordmarsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wright, pushing him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Nordmarsson 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#
Sloppy strikes from Nordmarsson. Those never looked like landing.
Wright has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nordmarsson.
Nordmarsson tries to bum rush Wright with a series of wild strikes but Wright uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nordmarsson throws a right hand that Wright ducks under and follows up with a left that Wright also avoids with ease.
A little jabbing left from Wright on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wright tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nordmarsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Nordmarsson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nordmarsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nordmarsson lands a glancing blow to the side of Wright's head.
Wright throws a shot from downtown. Nordmarsson moves away and avoids it.
Nordmarsson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wright eats them both and turns towards Nordmarsson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wright looks to score with a jab to the body but Nordmarsson is just out of range.
Nordmarsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Wright rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nordmarsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nordmarsson throws a series of punches but Wright moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice combination there by Nordmarsson.
Nordmarsson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wright lands a body shot. #T1#
Nordmarsson looks to land a combination but Wright avoids it well.
Nordmarsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wright can do to turn this around?
Nordmarsson fails to land with a series of punches.
Wright tries to counter by closing the distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice leg kick from Nordmarsson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wright shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nordmarsson pinned against the cage. Nordmarsson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Wright takes the fight into the clinch.
Nordmarsson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nordmarsson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nordmarsson is trying to break the clinch but Wright is controlling him.#BC2#
Wright's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wright doesn't manage to clinch there - Nordmarsson circles away. #T2#
Wright tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wright shoots in looking for a takedown. Nordmarsson tries to sprawl out of it but Wright keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nordmarsson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nordmarsson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Nordmarsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nordmarsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wright tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nordmarsson defends well and Wright ends up having to push Nordmarsson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lee Nordmarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Wright.
Nordmarsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nordmarsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wright misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
Wright moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Wright has hold of one of Nordmarsson's legs. Nordmarsson is fighting the takedown attempt but Wright gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wright lands a couple of elbows.
Wright makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wright is in close to Nordmarsson's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Nordmarsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wright.
Nordmarsson looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wright is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nordmarsson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Wright is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nordmarsson stalling.
Wright tries to get to full guard but Nordmarsson has control of the leg.
Nordmarsson is controlling the pace. #T4#
Nordmarsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wright keeps working.
Nordmarsson wants to free his trapped foot but Wright is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nordmarsson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nordmarsson is pressing down on Wright's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wright is holding on for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Nordmarsson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Wright misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Nordmarsson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nordmarsson tries to clinch up but Wright circles away and keeps his distance.
Nordmarsson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Wright counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nordmarsson won't be happy with that.
Wright throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The strikes coming from Wright are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Wright working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Nordmarsson is trying to control Wright's posture but Wright avoids it.
Wright working the ground and pound from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ground and pound from Wright seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Wright throws an elbow but Nordmarsson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Nordmarsson holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Nordmarsson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wright wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nordmarsson on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T1#
Nordmarsson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nordmarsson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Wright scores with punches from side control.
Wright working the body and head with strikes.
Wright lands a decent elbow from side control.
An elbow from Wright crashes against the mat.
Nordmarsson can't do much from the bottom here.
Wright working the ground and pound.
Wright looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Nordmarsson is avoiding damage well.
Wright works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Wright lands a nice forearm strike.
David Wright has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wright working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Wright misses with the ground and pound.
Nordmarsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Nordmarsson holding on.
Nordmarsson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wright working the body and head with strikes.
The strikes coming from Wright are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Nordmarsson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Wright works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Wright throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Wright working the body and head with strikes. #T3#
Wright working the ground and pound from side control.
Wright landing a few strikes.
Nordmarsson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Nordmarsson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Wright takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wright is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wright thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nordmarsson's head.
Nordmarsson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Wright uses his free foot to push down on Nordmarsson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nordmarsson.
Nordmarsson taking shots to the head.
Wright prevents Nordmarsson from getting the reversal.
Nordmarsson is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Wright with good strikes from the mount here!
Wright is landing with some decent strikes but Nordmarsson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Nordmarsson controls the position.
Nordmarsson is working to get back to half guard.
Wright landing punches.
Wright lands with some strikes.#SUB2#
Wright with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Nordmarsson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
David Wright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nordmarsson tries to hold on but Wright pushes him away.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Wright comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nordmarsson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Nordmarsson!

Event: HFC 5: Blanche vs Sanguiao
Date: Jun 04, 2022

#R1#
Blanche will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sanguiao darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sanguiao scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Blanche walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sanguiao throws out a powerful jab.
Sanguiao connects with a body shot that sends Blanche's belly button to the back.
Blanche misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sanguiao has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sanguiao punishes Blanche's body with a nice straight punch.
Blanche takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanguiao lands with a hook. Blanche tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sanguiao lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A right-left combo lands from Sanguiao. #CL#
Blanche has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD2#
Sanguiao pulls guard. #SUB2#
Sanguiao has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blanche can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Sanguiao throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1#
Blanche stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanguiao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blanche passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sanguiao is trying to get back to half guard.
Blanche controlling from side mount.
Sanguiao struggling a bit here.
Sanguiao manages to get back to half guard.
Sanguiao pushes Blanche off looking to stand but Blanche dives back in and keeps control. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Blanche working over Sanguiao with some ground and pound. Sanguiao looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Blanche is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sanguiao!
Blanche prevents Sanguiao from getting the reversal.
Sanguiao wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Blanche scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Sanguiao tries to reverse the position but Blanche maintains control.
Sanguiao squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Blanche landing shots from mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sanguiao is bucking up trying to escape but Blanche cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Blanche breaks from Sanguiao's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Blanche lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Blanche can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sanguiao is looking to escape.
Sanguiao in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T3#
Blanche lands a big shot there that rocks Sanguiao but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Sanguiao sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Blanche content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Blanche lands with a punch from half guard.
Blanche is nestled in close to Sanguiao, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Blanche passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sanguiao!
Blanche looking to control and managing it successfully.
Blanche postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sanguiao looks a forlorn figure.
Blanche looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Blanche wants to control the pace but Sanguiao is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Blanche controlling the position easily from mount.
Sanguiao is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Sanguiao working to try and regain half guard.
Blanche tries to control but Sanguiao wriggling away.
Sanguiao tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Blanche content just to control the position here.
Sanguiao is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Blanche with shots to the head and body - Sanguiao looks very uncomfortable down there.
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!
Sanguiao wants to hold on but Blanche pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kai Blanche will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Blanche moves into range and clinches up with Sanguiao.
Blanche has Sanguiao pressed against the cage, preventing Sanguiao from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Blanche manages to break the clinch.
Sanguiao throws a series of punches but Blanche moves out of range.
Sanguiao lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sanguiao.
Sanguiao wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#TD#
Blanche shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Blanche showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Blanche is looking for a kimura but Sanguiao is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Blanche to get the leverage.
Blanche drops an elbow to the side of Sanguiao's 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!#SUB2#
Sanguiao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Blanche frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Blanche lands a big shot there that rocks Sanguiao but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #T1#
Blanche trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sanguiao throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Blanche with the ground and pound from mount.
Sanguiao is in all sorts of trouble here.
Blanche scoring with strikes but Sanguiao is staying in there.
Blanche landing shots from mount.
Blanche postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sanguiao looks a forlorn figure.
BOOM! Blanche connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sanguiao bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Blanche has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sanguiao has passed into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#ES#
Blanche throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T2#
Blanche tries to move into range but Sanguiao moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sanguiao tries to bum rush Blanche with a series of wild strikes but Blanche uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blanche feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice body punch from Sanguiao.
Blanche shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sanguiao works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sanguiao scores with a three punch combo!
Sanguiao lands a jab to the nose.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Danga de danga de dang - Sanguiao scores with a four punch combination!#TD#
Blanche shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Blanche showed some decent athleticism there.

Sanguiao has one foot on Blanche's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Sanguiao throws out a powerful jab.
Blanche gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sanguiao counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Sanguiao stalks Blanche and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Blanche's face. Blanche staggers backwards, shaken.
Blanche with a poor takedown
and Sanguiao counters with a nice uppercut.
Blanche takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A combination from Sanguiao does no damage.
Sanguiao throws a series of punches but Blanche moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Sanguiao as he connects with a hook.#CL#
Blanche closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Blanche has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Sanguiao is trying to keep an underhook but Blanche manages to get the takedown into half guard.

Sanguiao has one foot on Blanche's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Blanche clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Blanche gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Sanguiao pushes Blanche off but Blanche dives into side control. #SUB#
Blanche goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sanguiao has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Blanche but great work by Sanguiao.#SUB2#
Sanguiao wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Blanche, who protects the arm well.
Sanguiao postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T4##SUB2#
Sanguiao tries for a kimura but Blanche is defending well.
Blanche holding on.
Sanguiao working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.#SUB2#
Sanguiao thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sanguiao trying to control the action but Blanche is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jhanlo Sanguiao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Blanche gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Blanche - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #TD2#
Sanguiao pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blanche looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sanguiao is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blanche is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Sanguiao had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blanche defends it easily.#T1#
Blanche sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Sanguiao has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blanche can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Blanche content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Blanche scoring with punches to the head and body.
Blanche slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Blanche pushes down on Sanguiao's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Blanche is controlling the pace. #T2#
Blanche has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sanguiao is refusing to be controlled, as Blanche sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Sanguiao looking for subs from the bottom but Blanche mounts him!
Sanguiao is in all sorts of trouble here. #T3#
Blanche landing strikes from the mount.
Blanche with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Blanche cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Blanche lands a couple of good shots and Sanguiao has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB#
Blanche looking to break Sanguiao's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Sanguiao remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Blanche will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Sanguiao wants to get back to his feet.
Blanche is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Blanche gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Blanche gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Blanche apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Sanguiao 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.
Sanguiao throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Blanche counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Blanche has hold of one of Sanguiao's legs. Sanguiao is fighting the takedown attempt but Blanche gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blanche working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sanguiao's head.
Blanche stands up over Sanguiao, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Sanguiao has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blanche can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kai Blanche overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Sanguiao keeping full guard, as Blanche tries to pass.
Blanche scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sanguiao has momentary wrist control but Blanche slips an elbow through the middle.
Sanguiao wants to get back to his feet but Blanche is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Blanche is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Sanguiao has his foot on Blanche's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blanche works his way back into a safe position though.
Blanche stands up over Sanguiao, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blanche postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Blanche makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sanguiao wants to get back to his feet but Blanche is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Blanche's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kai Blanche!

Event: EMPIRE 5: Riak vs Polo
Date: Jun 04, 2022

#R1#
Diaz fails with the takedown.
Henry misses with a few strikes there. #TD#
Henry tries to sprawl but Diaz drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Henry has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diaz is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Diaz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Diaz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Henry defends it well.
Diaz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Henry knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Henry is defending against the submission attempts here by Diaz. #SUB#
Diaz in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Henry tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Diaz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nick Diaz!
Nick Diaz bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: EMPIRE 5: Riak vs Polo
Date: Jun 04, 2022

#R1#
De Varant lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by De Varant.
Komarov stalks De Varant and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into De Varant's face. De Varant staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#It looks like Diego De Varant has been cut.
De Varant throws a hook but Komarov blocks it.
Komarov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
De Varant displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #TD#
De Varant closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Komarov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Komarov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Komarov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
De Varant thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
De Varant works to advance to full mount. Komarov defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Komarov tries to hold on but De Varant pushes him away.
De Varant tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T1##SUB#
De Varant is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Komarov is surviving well by controlling De Varant's body position as best he can.
De Varant controlling the position easily from mount.
De Varant prevents Komarov from getting the reversal.
Komarov tries to hold on but De Varant postures up.#SUB#
De Varant working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T2#
De Varant tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
A nice elbow there by De Varant.
De Varant controlling from the full mount.
Komarov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with De Varant. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Komarov can't escape the position.
De Varant tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
De Varant working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Komarov tries to hold on but De Varant postures up.#T4#
De Varant seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Komarov is holding on tight. #SUB#
De Varant wants to finish this one by submission but Komarov is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from De Varant.
De Varant can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Komarov is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Komarov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
De Varant looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
De Varant controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Komarov is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. De Varant locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Komarov is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Diego De Varant!
Dmitriy Komarov was interviewed post fight and said 'I can't believe I lost...'.

Event: EMPIRE 3
Date: May 14, 2022

#R1##CL#
Nordmarsson clinches up against the cage.
Nordmarsson is trying to force a seperation but McKinley has the dominant position.
McKinley taking a breather.
McKinley is trying to break the clinch but Nordmarsson is controlling him.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McKinley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nordmarsson's elbow. #BC#
Nordmarsson breaks from the clinch.
Nordmarsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
McKinley shoots in and gets a takedown into Nordmarsson's guard.

Nordmarsson pushes McKinley off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
McKinley tries to close the distance and clinch but Nordmarsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nordmarsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McKinley.
Nordmarsson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nordmarsson throws a right and a left that McKinley avoids nicely.
McKinley avoids a kick to the body.
Nordmarsson looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and McKinley decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nordmarsson's guard.
McKinley is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
McKinley working some strikes from top position.
McKinley won't allow Nordmarsson to get back to his feet.
Nordmarsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Nordmarsson, not yet.
McKinley postures up.
McKinley looking to pass the guard.
McKinley preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McKinley working some strikes from top position.
Nordmarsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McKinley.
Nordmarsson wants to sweep here but McKinley controlling him for the moment. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McKinley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nordmarsson is keeping the position for now.
McKinley preventing the sweep.
McKinley sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McKinley is looking to work some ground and pound but Nordmarsson has wrist control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
McKinley darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Nordmarsson moves into full guard.
Nordmarsson keeping full guard, as McKinley tries to pass. #T3#
Nordmarsson trying to control the position.
McKinley slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nordmarsson wants to sweep here but McKinley controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McKinley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nordmarsson looking to control.
We've been informed that McKinley has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
McKinley is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Let's hope that McKinley has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
McKinley bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Nordmarsson's face as McKinley controls the position.
Nordmarsson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Lee Nordmarsson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Nordmarsson swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and McKinley counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Nordmarsson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes McKinley off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #CL#
Nordmarsson instigates a clinch. #BC#
Nordmarsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McKinley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nordmarsson lands a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nordmarsson throws a left and a right that both miss #CL2#
and McKinley counters by clinching up. #BC#
Nordmarsson manages to break the clinch.
McKinley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee Nordmarsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nordmarsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
McKinley is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nordmarsson fails to land with a series of punches.
Nordmarsson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and McKinley counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T1#
Nordmarsson tries to get to full guard but McKinley has control of the leg.
McKinley throws a strike but Nordmarsson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
McKinley is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from McKinley.
Nordmarsson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McKinley sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nordmarsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nordmarsson 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.
McKinley looking to pass the guard.
McKinley's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nordmarsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #TD2#
McKinley is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nordmarsson's half guard.
McKinley is pressing down on Nordmarsson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nordmarsson is holding on for now.
McKinley stalling. #T3#
Nordmarsson trying to control from the bottom.
Nordmarsson wants to get back to full guard.
Nordmarsson has hold of McKinley's hands but McKinley slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nordmarsson is trying to get back to full guard.
Nordmarsson is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Still in half guard, McKinley seems content to control.
Nordmarsson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McKinley lands a nice short elbow.
McKinley looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nordmarsson taking some punishment here, with McKinley in his half guard.
Nordmarsson wants to control but McKinley is keeping busy.
Nordmarsson won't allow McKinley to pass to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Lee Nordmarsson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nordmarsson throws a leg kick but McKinley moved away.#TD2#
Nordmarsson gets caught flat footed, as McKinley shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McKinley is standing up over Nordmarsson. Nordmarsson looks to escape but McKinley dives into side control. #REVR#
McKinley tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Nordmarsson is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks McKinley politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. McKinley prefers to stall for the moment though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes there by McKinley.#T1##SU2#
McKinley decides to stand back up.
Nordmarsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
McKinley drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nordmarsson defends it well.
Nordmarsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McKinley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nordmarsson misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
so McKinley counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
McKinley showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McKinley looking to pass the guard.
McKinley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McKinley connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
McKinley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McKinley with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McKinley is stalling in the full guard.
Nordmarsson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McKinley's guard. #REVR##T3#
Nordmarsson stopping the sweep attempt from McKinley.
Nordmarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but McKinley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McKinley looking for a sweep. Not yet McKinley, not yet.
McKinley is looking to stand up but Nordmarsson isn't so interested in that idea.
McKinley wants to hit a sweep here but Nordmarsson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for McKinley there!
McKinley tries to reverse the position but Nordmarsson maintains control.
McKinley tries to lock up and control but Nordmarsson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nordmarsson trying to control but McKinley is having none of it.
McKinley tries to lock up and control but Nordmarsson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Nordmarsson tries to control but McKinley wriggling away.
Nordmarsson controlling his opponent.
Nordmarsson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McKinley is looking to escape.
McKinley is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McKinley wants to control but Nordmarsson is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chad McKinley.
I think Nordmarsson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Nordmarsson!

Event: EMPIRE 3
Date: May 14, 2022

#R1#
Henry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Smith drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Henry tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.
Smith seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Henry is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henry keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself. #SUB#
Smith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1##SUB#
Smith 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.
Smith has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Henry trying to control the position.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Henry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Nice shot lands for Smith.
Henry looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Henry misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Smith manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Henry on his heels. He'll look to pass Henry's guard now, I'm sure.

Henry pushes Smith off and gets back to his feet. #TD#
Smith scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henry makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Henry.#SUB#
Smith drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smith jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Henry looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith trying to control but Henry is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Henry is on top in guard. #REVB#
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Henry avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T3#
Henry wants to get up but he can't break Smith's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Henry avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Henry forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Smith looking for submissions off his back.
Smith tries to roll over but Henry keeps him under control.
Smith on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smith tries to get out of the position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Henry working Smith over with strikes.
Henry is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Smith trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith wants to improve his position but Henry is controlling well.
Henry trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Larry Henry will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Henry manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Smith closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Smith lands in his opponent's guard.

Henry wriggles free and stands up.
Henry misses with a wild combination.
Smith tries to counter with a takedown but Henry is quick to defend against it.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Henry manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As Smith backs off Henry throws a huge counter combo but Smith manages to avoid it all.
A combination from Henry does no damage.
Henry on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Smith's jab looks to have found its range, popping Henry under the eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Henry feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Henry content to stall in guard here.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Henry from controlling successfully.
Henry has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1##SUB#
Smith working for a triangle but Henry defends it easily.
Smith is trying to control the position but Henry postures up.
Henry wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Henry throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Henry is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith tries for a takedown but Henry sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mantequilla Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Smith decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T2#
Henry is looking to improve his position.
Smith content to control rather than advance.
Henry works his way to full guard. Good work.
Henry looking for a sweep. Not yet Henry, not yet.
Henry keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Henry bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Henry doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Henry manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Henry trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Henry on the ground.#T3#
Henry is pushing down on Smith's leg trying to pass to half guard. Smith is fighting to maintain full guard but Henry has managed to sneak the leg through.
Henry controlling the pace.
Henry not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Smith actively working from the bottom here.
Smith slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Henry trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Henry might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Smith haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Henry doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Henry manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Henry doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Henry manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Henry trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Larry Henry showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
A thudding body kick lands there by Henry!
Henry throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control.

Henry throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#TD2#
Henry looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Smith working for a triangle but Henry defends it easily.
Henry looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Henry controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Henry can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Henry pushing down on Smith's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Smith wants to improve his position but Henry is controlling well.
Smith is trying to maintain the position but Henry is very close to passing his half guard.
Henry trying to control the pace. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Henry's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Henry wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Henry works his foot free and advances to mount.
Smith is trying to escape the mount.
Henry mounts Smith! Really nice guard pass there! #T3#
Smith is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Henry takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Smith tries to hold on but Henry postures up.
Henry controlling from the full mount.
Henry prevents Smith from getting the reversal.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Henry tries to control but Smith wriggling away.
Smith manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mantequilla Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Henry slows the pace down in half guard.
Smith trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Smith.
Larry Henry is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Henry doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Henry manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Larry Henry!

Event: EMPIRE 2
Date: May 07, 2022

#R1#
De Varant showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kelly.
Kelly connects with the punch.
Kelly 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.
De Varant leaves Kelly with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
De Varant displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kelly.
Kelly defends well against a solid takedown attempt from De Varant.#TD2#
Kelly scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

De Varant makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from De Varant. Those never looked like landing.
Kelly tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
De Varant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kelly.
De Varant fails with the takedown
and Kelly counters with a straight right hand.
De Varant has been working on his boxing with his coaches at PSE Elite $100 (16coaches) in the buildup to the fight.
Kelly throws a lazy right hand but De Varant sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A right-left combo lands from De Varant.
De Varant throws a nice looking combination but Kelly bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
De Varant rushes Kelly and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1##BC2#
Kelly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
De Varant takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #TD2#
Kelly closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming De Varant to the mat! De Varant manages to get full guard.
De Varant utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kelly accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kelly should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kelly throws a big right hand that misses.
Kelly won't allow De Varant to sweep him here.
De Varant not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as De Varant holds on and takes a little breather.
Kelly throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
De Varant working a defensive guard here.
De Varant wants to sweep here but Kelly controlling him for the moment.
Kelly throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as De Varant works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kelly postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
De Varant looking for a guillotine here but Kelly defends easily. #SUB#
De Varant is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kelly throwing strikes but missing.
Kelly throwing strikes but missing. #T3##ES#
De Varant manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC#
De Varant breaks from the clinch.
Diego De Varant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
De Varant closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
De Varant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
De Varant keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Diego De Varant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franklin Kelly.
De Varant throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kelly darts in looking for a takedown but De Varant gets double underhooks and turns Kelly into the cage.
Kelly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kelly bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of De Varant's head.
Kelly shoots in looking for a takedown. De Varant tries to sprawl out of it but Kelly keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. De Varant manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kelly darts in looking for a takedown but De Varant gets double underhooks and turns Kelly into the cage.
Kelly looks winded!
De Varant shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kelly as he avoids it easily. #T4##CL#
De Varant moves into range and clinches up with Kelly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kelly is trying to break the clinch but De Varant has him pressed against the cage.
De Varant lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kelly is trying to break free.#BC#
De Varant manages to break the clinch.
De Varant shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kelly as he jumps to the side.
De Varant fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kelly has a takedown stuffed.
Kelly shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. De Varant defends it nicely.
Kelly goes for a double leg but De Varant avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as De Varant continues to drive forward.#CL#
De Varant closes the distance and clinches.
De Varant changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kelly fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kelly throws a chopping leg kick but De Varant manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diego De Varant dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
De Varant throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kelly tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. De Varant is in Kelly's guard.
Kelly wants to stand and escape but De Varant is having none of it.
De Varant has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Diego De Varant overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
De Varant trying to control but Kelly is working from the bottom.
Kelly wants to stand but De Varant is controlling the position.
De Varant looking to pass the guard.
De Varant trying to control but Kelly is working from the bottom.
De Varant looking to pass the guard.
Kelly wants to stand but De Varant is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Varant tries to free his leg and advance position but Kelly is retaining full guard.
De Varant stands and throws Kelly's legs to the side, diving into side control.
De Varant trying to control the position but Kelly is working away. #T1#
De Varant prevents Kelly from escaping the position.
Kelly is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
A lull in the action here.
De Varant trying to control the action but Kelly is working from the bottom.
De Varant will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
De Varant cracks Kelly with a big elbow. #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.
Kelly wants to get back to his feet but De Varant drags him back down.
De Varant trying to control the position but Kelly is working away.
Kelly has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kelly wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kelly is looking to get back to his feet here but De Varant is keeping cool and he's managed to take Kelly's back.
Kelly is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
De Varant is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Kelly is trying to stand back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
De Varant working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
De Varant is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kelly has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Kelly defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kelly is keeping busy.
Kelly is trying to get back to his feet but De Varant has full control of the position and if anything, Kelly has just worked his way into a worse spot.
De Varant slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish. #T4#
Kelly is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
De Varant looking for the choke from the back.
Kelly is trying to get back to his feet but De Varant has full control of the position and if anything, Kelly has just worked his way into a worse spot.
De Varant is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kelly can do to turn this around?#SUB#
De Varant is persistently looking for the submission but Kelly is defending it well.
Kelly is trying to get back to his feet but De Varant has full control of the position and if anything, Kelly has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
De Varant is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #ES2#
Kelly is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
De Varant shoots in and bounces Kelly off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diego De Varant dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Kelly looks to throw the jab but De Varant is out of range.
De Varant misses with a wild combination.
Kelly dives in and grabs De Varant's left leg, looking for a takedown. De Varant pushes down on Kelly's head and hops out.
Some wild striking there from De Varant. #TD2#
Kelly closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. De Varant did well to prevent Kelly getting side control.

De Varant has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Kelly is on him like a limpet, forcing De Varant back against the cage.#BC2#
Kelly breaks from the clinch.
De Varant shoots in looking for a takedown but Kelly manages to keep the fight standing, pushing De Varant's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kelly throws out a counter right but De Varant avoids it with no problem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kelly or perhaps it was just good defense by De Varant, which made it look bad.
De Varant tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kelly paws at him with a jab and circles away.
De Varant throws a series of punches but Kelly avoids them all with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kelly misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Diego De Varant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franklin Kelly.#T1#
De Varant tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kelly swivels and escapes.
Kelly looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
De Varant drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kelly sprawls and moves away.
De Varant moves in looking to clinch but Kelly pushes him off.
De Varant looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No joy there for De Varant, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kelly tries to bum rush De Varant with a series of wild strikes but De Varant uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kelly tries to work over De Varant's front leg with a kick but De Varant checks it. #CL#
De Varant gets in close and instigates a clinch.
De Varant tries to pull guard but Kelly forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kelly wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but De Varant has him pressed against the cage.
Kelly is trying to break the clinch but De Varant has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
De Varant breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kelly. #CL#
De Varant forces Kelly back against the cage and clinches.
Franklin Kelly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
De Varant tries for a takedown but Kelly manages to get underhooks.
Kelly has had enough of the clinch but De Varant keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
De Varant breaks the clinch.
De Varant tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kelly manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
De Varant fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kelly to the ground. De Varant is now in Kelly's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Varant trying to control but Kelly is working from the bottom.
Kelly wants to stand and escape but De Varant is having none of it. #SUB2#
Kelly is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
De Varant controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Kelly working for a triangle but De Varant defends it easily.
De Varant is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
De Varant is pushing down on Kelly's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kelly is fighting to maintain full guard but De Varant has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kelly pushes De Varant off looking to stand but De Varant dives back in and keeps control.
De Varant works his way into side control. #SU#
De Varant stands up and we're back to a striking position.
De Varant throws a nice looking combination but Kelly bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kelly shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. De Varant defends it nicely.
De Varant tries to bum rush Kelly with a series of wild strikes but Kelly uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4##TD#
De Varant feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kelly is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst De Varant is controlling him.
De Varant trying to control but Kelly is working from the bottom.
De Varant controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kelly is looking to stand up but De Varant isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB2#
Kelly had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. De Varant defends it easily.#SUB2#
De Varant avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
De Varant's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Diego De Varant is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kelly trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
De Varant controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diego De Varant showed his dominance in that final round.
Well De Varant has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego De Varant!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2022

#R1##TD#
De Varant shoots in and gets a takedown into Rush's guard.
De Varant seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
De Varant throws a big right hand that misses.
De Varant trying to control the position from guard on top but Rush is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Varant sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Varant stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rush swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rush can't keep his opponent in guard - De Varant advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
De Varant is looking for a kimura here. #T1##SUB#
De Varant is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rush has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rush really doesn't want to stay on the ground with De Varant. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rush is trying is best to control the position here.
Rush is trying to get back to full guard.
Rush trying to control but De Varant postures up.
Rush wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
De Varant is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Rush is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Diego De Varant!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Blanche darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Blanche controlling the action here.
Blanche lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Blanche scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agito is controlling Blanche's trapped leg to prevent Blanche from advancing to side control.
Agito is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Blanche 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.
Agito really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Blanche slips a nice elbow through Agito's hands, connecting with Agito's forehead.
Agito is trying to get back to full guard.
Agito has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Blanche is working away from the top position though.
Blanche is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Blanche punishing his opponent with strikes.
BOOM! Blanche connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Blanche tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Agito tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Blanche scoring with strikes but Agito is staying in there.
Blanche content just to control the position here.
Blanche lands a couple of good shots and Agito has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blanche scores with punches and elbows.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Blanche controlling the positon.
Blanche connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Agito to escape the position. #T3#
Blanche lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Agito.
Agito knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Blanche on the ground.#SUB2#
Blanche looking to break Agito's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Agito remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Blanche will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Agito is covering up but some of the strikes from Blanche are getting through and doing damage.
Blanche gets his hands free as Agito looks to control.
Blanche biding his time, looking for the opening. #SUB2#
Blanche looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Agito taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kai Blanche!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2022

#R1#
Litchfield closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nordmarsson circles away.
Litchfield looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Litchfield shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Nordmarsson has one foot on Litchfield's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Litchfield is defended easily by Nordmarsson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Litchfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Litchfield shoots in looking for a takedown but Nordmarsson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Litchfield's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nordmarsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1##CL#
Litchfield closes the distance and clinches.
Litchfield is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nordmarsson to keep the fight standing.
Litchfield is looking to control Nordmarsson's arms but Nordmarsson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Litchfield has his back to the cage. #BC2#
Nordmarsson breaks from the clinch.
Nordmarsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Litchfield shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nordmarsson as he avoids it easily.
Nordmarsson is looking for the big counter here.
Nordmarsson connects with a looping right hand.
Litchfield misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Nordmarsson gets tackled into the cage by Litchfield. Litchfield maintains the clinch.
Litchfield can't get the takedown. #BC2#
Nordmarsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nordmarsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Litchfield circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Litchfield closes the distance and clinches.#T2##BC2#
Nordmarsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Litchfield looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
Litchfield takes the fight into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nordmarsson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Litchfield misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Nordmarsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Litchfield shoots in for a double leg but Nordmarsson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Litchfield has Nordmarsson up against the cage in a clinch. #T3#
Nordmarsson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Litchfield is defending well for now.#BC2#
Nordmarsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nordmarsson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CL#
Litchfield gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Litchfield holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nordmarsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Litchfield misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Nordmarsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nordmarsson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nordmarsson moves to clinch but Litchfield breaks away
and Litchfield counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Nordmarsson. Those never looked like landing. #T4#
Nordmarsson moves in looking to clinch but Litchfield pushes him off.
Litchfield throws a big counter combination but Nordmarsson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nordmarsson checks a low kick from Litchfield.
Litchfield tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nordmarsson swivels and escapes.
As Litchfield backs off Nordmarsson throws a huge counter combo but Litchfield manages to avoid it all.#CL#
Litchfield takes the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Nordmarsson breaks from the clinch.
Nordmarsson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Litchfield. #CL#
Litchfield moves into range and clinches up with Nordmarsson.#BC2#
Nordmarsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Nordmarsson dominated that round.
That's time! Litchfield's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Nordmarsson gets tackled into the cage by Litchfield. Litchfield maintains the clinch.
Litchfield works on Nordmarsson's body with a couple of short punches.
Nordmarsson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Litchfield is defending well for now.
Nordmarsson throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Litchfield breaks the clinch.
Nordmarsson misses with a two punch combination. #CL#
Litchfield has closed the distance and engaged Nordmarsson in a clinch. #BC2#
Nordmarsson breaks the clinch.
Litchfield shoots in looking for a takedown. Nordmarsson tries to sprawl out of it but Litchfield keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nordmarsson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Litchfield closes the distance and pushes Nordmarsson back into the cage.#T1#
Litchfield is trying to pull guard but Nordmarsson has him pressed against the cage.
Nordmarsson prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Litchfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Litchfield breaks the clinch.
Nordmarsson misses with a wild combination.
James Litchfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Litchfield has a takedown stuffed.
Nordmarsson tries to counter with a clinch but Litchfield shakes him off and moves away.
Litchfield shoots in for a takedown but Nordmarsson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nordmarsson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nordmarsson throws a sloppy head kick and Litchfield moves out of range easily. #T2#
Litchfield tries to land a front kick but Nordmarsson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL#
Litchfield fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nordmarsson, pushing him back against the cage.
Litchfield tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nordmarsson smiles and moves away.
Litchfield goes for a double leg but Nordmarsson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nordmarsson continues to drive forward.
Despite the aggression on Nordmarsson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Come on Nordmarsson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #BC2#
Nordmarsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nordmarsson throws an overhand right that lands on Litchfield's shoulder, as Litchfield tries to avoid the shot.
Nordmarsson checks a leg kick nicely.
Litchfield changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nordmarsson tries to avoid it but Litchfield manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nordmarsson to the ground. Nordmarsson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nordmarsson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Litchfield shoots in and drives through. Nordmarsson sprawls well.
Nordmarsson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Litchfield with a jab.#T3#
Nordmarsson stuffs the takedown.
Litchfield throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nordmarsson's waist but Nordmarsson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Litchfield off to one side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nordmarsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Litchfield circles away quickly and effectively.
No joy there for Nordmarsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nordmarsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Litchfield is looking to counter with head kicks.
Nordmarsson tries to clinch there but Litchfield circles away.
Litchfield dodges the punch combination from Nordmarsson.
Nordmarsson stuffs the takedown attempt from Litchfield. Litchfield gets slowly back to his feet.
Nordmarsson feints the counter takedown.#T4#
Nordmarsson throws a nice looking combination but Litchfield bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Nordmarsson moves into the clinch successfully.
Nordmarsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Nordmarsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nordmarsson swinging wildly here.
Nordmarsson fails to land with a series of punches.
Litchfield throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nordmarsson.
Nordmarsson tries to bum rush Litchfield with a series of wild strikes but Litchfield uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Litchfield instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Nordmarsson breaks from the clinch.
Litchfield tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nordmarsson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Litchfield somewhat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Nordmarsson 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#
Litchfield throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Nordmarsson moves into the clinch.
Litchfield has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nordmarsson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Litchfield jumps guard but Nordmarsson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Nordmarsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Litchfield moves into range and clinches up with Nordmarsson.
Nordmarsson leaning against his opponent. #BC2#
Nordmarsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Litchfield throws the kick towards the body but Nordmarsson avoids it.
Litchfield shoots in for a takedown but Nordmarsson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Litchfield. 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.
Litchfield wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nordmarsson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Litchfield counters with a two punch combo.
James Litchfield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Litchfield shoots in for a double leg but Nordmarsson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T1##TD#
Litchfield shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nordmarsson's guard.

Nordmarsson pushes Litchfield off and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL#
Litchfield fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nordmarsson, pushing him back against the cage.
Litchfield jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nordmarsson walks away with a smile on his face. Litchfield gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Litchfield throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nordmarsson's waist but Nordmarsson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Litchfield off to one side.
Nordmarsson throws a counter combo.
Litchfield fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nordmarsson scores with a three punch combo!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nordmarsson misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Nordmarsson blocks a head kick by Litchfield.
Litchfield avoids a punch combination nicely.
Litchfield shoots in looking for a takedown. Nordmarsson tries to sprawl out of it but Litchfield keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nordmarsson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nordmarsson throws a leg kick but Litchfield checks it.
Litchfield shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Litchfield has Nordmarsson up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Nordmarsson manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Litchfield throws a one two combo.
Litchfield pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Litchfield has Nordmarsson up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Nordmarsson manages to break the clinch. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Litchfield tries to throw a body punch but Nordmarsson avoids it by throwing Litchfield back against the cage. #BC2#
Nordmarsson breaks the clinch.
Nordmarsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Litchfield.
Litchfield shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nordmarsson as he jumps to the side. #T4#
Litchfield throws a right and a left that Nordmarsson avoids nicely. #CL#
Litchfield moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Nordmarsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nordmarsson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nordmarsson is looking for the big counter here.
Litchfield misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Litchfield takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nordmarsson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
James Litchfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee Nordmarsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Litchfield misses with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lee Nordmarsson.
I've got Nordmarsson 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Nordmarsson!

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