Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: SYN 1093 Seran vs Panic IV
Date: Sep 01, 2024

#R1#
Rizzo tries to score with a low kick but Ivanovic moves his leg out of the way.
Rizzo's coach down at St Petersburg MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rizzo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A low kick from Ivanovic misses
and Rizzo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rizzo moves out of range of the body kick.
Rizzo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rizzo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ivanovic counters with a good, hard body kick but Rizzo shrugs it off.
Ivanovic swings for the body but Rizzo moves out of range.
Ivanovic throws a leg kick but Rizzo checks it.
Rizzo misses with a looping right.
It looked like Ivanovic was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rizzo.
Rizzo lands a really nice looking cross but Ivanovic seems unphased.
Ivanovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanovic looks to land a combination but Rizzo avoids it well.
Ivanovic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ivanovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ivanovic misses with a left hand
and Rizzo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
No joy there for Rizzo, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T1#
Ivanovic scores with a jab to the body.
Rizzo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ivanovic throws a jab when Rizzo was well out of range.
Ivanovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice side step and Rizzo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A left lands for Ivanovic.
Rizzo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ivanovic throws a low kick, looking for Rizzo's leg but Rizzo calmly moves out of range.
Rizzo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ivanovic defends it well.
Ivanovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rizzo.
Ivanovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ivanovic misses with a straight right. #TD2#
Rizzo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rizzo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ivanovic tries to bench press Rizzo off him but Rizzo keeps the position.
Ivanovic holds on to Rizzo's head and controls the position momentarily.
Rizzo lands a nice forearm strike.
Ivanovic is trying to control Rizzo's posture but Rizzo avoids it.
Rizzo with the ground and pound but Ivanovic regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Ivanovic regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Rizzo. #T3#
Ivanovic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rizzo is one step ahead there.
Rizzo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rizzo is looking to work some ground and pound but Ivanovic has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rizzo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rizzo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rizzo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rizzo with a nice head shot there.
Rizzo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rizzo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ivanovic has his hands on Rizzo's head, controlling the position.
Rizzo looking to sit in guard and control but Ivanovic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Rizzo is looking for a triangle here but Ivanovic uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Frank Rizzo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Rizzo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ivanovic moves out of range of the leg kick from Rizzo.
A little feinted left hand from Ivanovic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD2#
Rizzo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ivanovic keeping his opponent close.#SUB2#
Rizzo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ivanovic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rizzo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ivanovic, who protects the arm well. #T1#
Rizzo cracks Ivanovic with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Rizzo misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Rizzo with the ground and pound but Ivanovic regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #SUB2#
Ivanovic is defending against the submission attempts here by Rizzo.
Frank Rizzo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rizzo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ivanovic slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rizzo preventing the sweep.
Rizzo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ivanovic is controlling Rizzo's posture.
Rizzo looking to sit in guard and control but Ivanovic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T3#
Rizzo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ivanovic is one step ahead there.
Ivanovic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rizzo is keeping the position for now.
Rizzo is adopting a defensive guard.
Rizzo is trying to control the position but Ivanovic postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rizzo 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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A swing and a miss from Ivanovic.
Rizzo lands with a shot to the body.
Ivanovic scores with a spinning back kick!
Rizzo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nice sprawl there from Ivanovic as Rizzo shoots in.
Rizzo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ivanovic looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ivanovic looks to land a body kick but Rizzo moved away.
Ivanovic takes a swing at Rizzo's ribcage but misses.
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 Ivor Ivanovic will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Ivanovic blocks a jab.
Ivanovic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rizzo shoots for a takedown but Ivanovic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ivor Ivanovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Ivanovic misses with a body shot.
Ivanovic takes a swing at Rizzo's ribcage but misses.
Ivanovic connects with the punch.
Rizzo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rizzo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ivanovic circles away.
Ivor Ivanovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Rizzo.#TD2#
Rizzo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ivanovic's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rizzo trying to control but Ivanovic is working from the bottom.
Ivanovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rizzo. #T1#
Ivanovic wants to sweep but no luck.
Rizzo throws an elbow that misses. Ivanovic uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rizzo's guard. Nice move by Ivanovic!#REVR#
Ivanovic is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Rizzo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ivanovic has picked Rizzo up and slammed him! Rizzo can't keep hold of the triangle and Ivanovic manages to pass to side control!
Ivanovic controls the position from side control.
Rizzo is looking to regain half guard here but Ivanovic keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Rizzo is still trying to improve position.
Rizzo manages to get back to half guard.
Well, if Ivanovic 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.
Rizzo tries to roll over but Ivanovic keeps him under control.#T3#
Rizzo holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Ivanovic moves into full mount! Rizzo won't be happy about that!
Rizzo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rizzo is squirming around, avoiding Ivanovic's attempts to control the action.
Rizzo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ivanovic tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Rizzo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ivanovic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ivanovic controlling the pace for now.
Ivanovic trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ivanovic looking to control and managing it successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivor Ivanovic showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ivanovic 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ivor Ivanovic!
A very excited looking Ivor Ivanovic made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: HFA FIGHT NIGHT 3
Date: Aug 14, 2024

#R1##CL#
Strong closes the distance and clinches.
Montegriffo working hard to break the clinch.
Strong swings wildly with an uppercut but Montegriffo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strong lands a left hand.
Strong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strong pushes Montegriffo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Strong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Strong lands a hook to the side of the head.
Montegriffo prevents a body shot from Strong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Montegriffos head.
Montegriffo is trying to stall.
Montegriffo swings wildly with an uppercut but Strong uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Montegriffo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Montegriffo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Strong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Strong fails to land.
Strong presses Montegriffo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Strong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Montegriffos head.
A short right from Strong.
Strong scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC#Montegriffo is rocked!
A nice left hand lands by Strong.
Montegriffo is still on wobbly legs! Can Strong finish him?
Strong lands a body shot in the clinch.
Montegriffo looks winded!
Strong throws a big uppercut that drops Montegriffo! More strikes from Strong and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Montegriffo lies dazed against the cage as Strong celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Izaiah Strong!
The defeated Alexander Montegriffo had this to say: 'Oi, I'll be back. These guys ain't got shit on me on my best day'.

Event: SYN 1087 Cruz vs Farman
Date: Aug 11, 2024

#R1#
Ivanovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ivanovic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nomura to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Ivor Ivanovic has been cut.
Nomura missing with a left hand there. Ivanovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Ivanovic.
Nomura connects with a single shot there.
Nomura avoids the body shot from Ivanovic. #KD#
Nomura moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Ivanovic goes down! Can Nomura finish him!?#ROC#Ivanovic is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nomura wants to pass the guard but Ivanovic is keeping the position.
Ivanovic is still in real trouble! Can Nomura finish him?
Nomura trying to control but Ivanovic is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nomura wants to pass the guard but Ivanovic is keeping the position.
Ivanovic seems to have recovered his senses.
Nomura is pushing down on Ivanovic's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ivanovic is fighting to maintain full guard but Nomura has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Nomura trying to control the action but Ivanovic is working from the bottom.
Nomura thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ivanovic controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Ivanovic wants to get back to full guard.
Nomura with the ground and pound but Ivanovic uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Ivanovic is pulling down on Nomura's head to control his posture.
Ivanovic being controlled here, momentarily.
Nomura trying to move into half guard but instead Ivanovic has managed to sweep!#REVB##T2##SUB#
Nomura looking for subs off his back but Ivanovic has passed one foot through into half guard.
Nomura is trying to control but Ivanovic passes into side control!
Ivanovic working away.
Nomura tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Nomura's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nomura is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ivanovic off and has taken his back!#T3#
Nomura is looking to control Ivanovic but Ivanovic is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Nomura avoiding Ivanovic 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Ivanovic is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB#
Nomura is looking for a rear naked choke here but Ivanovic reverses the position brilliantly into Nomura's guard! #SUB#
Nomura is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Ivanovic frees his head nicely. Oh but Nomura has switched to an armbar! Ivanovic is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Tadahiro Nomura!
An out of breath Tadahiro Nomura thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SYN 1082 Farman vs Ivanovic
Date: Jul 14, 2024

#R1#
Farman slips under a jab.
Ivanovic connects with a crisp jab.
A shot to the liver by Farman. Beautiful body shot.
Farman lands with a straight right. Ivanovic didn't see that one coming.#CUT#It looks like Ivor Ivanovic has been cut.
Farman slips under a jab from Ivanovic.
Farman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ivanovic throws the kick towards the body but Farman avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ivanovic.
Farman drops his hands momentarily and Ivanovic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ivanovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ivanovic! But no joy.
Farman walks into a stiff left hand from Ivanovic.#T1#
Farman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ivanovic counters with a nice uppercut.
Farman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've been told by Farman's head coaches at Outlaw MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ivanovic throws a solid leg kick but Farman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ivanovic.
Farman dodges the punch combination from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ivanovic connects with a jab.
Ivanovic misses the shot to the body.
Farman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ivanovic moves away.
Ivanovic looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Ivanovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Farman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Farman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ivanovic throws an off balance right hand
and Farman counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice defenses there by Farman.
A counter left hand to the body from Farman misses its target.
Ivanovic is looking to slow Farman down with leg kicks.
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!
Farman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ivanovic slips under a jab from Farman.
Ivanovic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Farman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
Farman defending well as Ivanovic loads up on a big left hand.
Farman lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Farman looks to score with a jab to the body but Ivanovic is just out of range.
Farman misses with a hook. Ivanovic ducked under it nicely. #KD#
Farman drops Ivanovic with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Ivanovic looks back up at him and smiles so Farman waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Ivanovic is rocked!
Farman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ivanovic is still on wobbly legs! Can Farman finish him?
Ivanovic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ivanovic seems to have recovered his senses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Farman misses with a straight left.
Ivanovic throws the left hand but Farman avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Farman misses the target.
Ivanovic avoids the body shot from Farman. #T4#
Ivanovic scores with a hook to the body. Farman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ivanovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Farman defending well as Ivanovic loads up on a big left hand.
Farman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ivanovic counters with a straight right hand.
Ivanovic misses with a right hand
and Farman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Farman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ivanovic.
Farman was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ivanovic cracks Farman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ivanovic throws an off balance right hand
and Farman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ivor Ivanovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ivanovic.
Ivanovic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ivor Ivanovic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ivor Ivanovic's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Farman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ivanovic misses with a left hand
and Farman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ivanovic thinking.
Farman staying out of range there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Farman checks a leg kick.
Ivanovic throws a lazy right hand but Farman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Farman is looking to counter punch.
Ivanovic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Farman. Farman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ivanovic throws a leg kick which misses Farman's front leg but catches the back leg as Farman tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farman throws a hook to the side of Ivanovic's head but Ivanovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ivanovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Farman.
Ivanovic avoids the body shot from Farman. #T1#
Farman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ivanovic.
Farman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A big left from Ivanovic misses.
Farman throwing a counter right hand but Ivanovic manages to avoid it.
Farman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ivanovic.
Ivanovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Ivanovic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ivanovic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ivanovic slips under a jab.#T2#
Ivanovic lands with an uppercut that bounces Farman off the cage and back into range.
Ivanovic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ivanovic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Farman to counter with a crisp jab.
Farman throws a lazy right hand but Ivanovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ivanovic throws a right hand that misses
and Farman counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ivanovic scores with a push kick.
Ivanovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Farman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ivanovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Farman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ivanovic scores with a kick to the midsection.#T3#
Ivanovic lands an overhand right.
Farman scores with a nice strike.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ivanovic.
Ivor Ivanovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ivanovic throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Farman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ivanovic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Farman misses with a low kick.
Farman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ivanovic scores with a decent looking hook.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ivanovic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A leg kick checked by Farman.
Farman tried to counter with a leg kick but Ivanovic avoided it.
Farman blocks a leg kick.
Ivanovic looks to land a left hand but Farman moved out of range nicely.
Ivanovic catches Farman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ivanovic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ivanovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Ivanovic drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ivanovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Farman is just out of range.
Farman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivor Ivanovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ivor Ivanovic's cut.
That's time! Farman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Farman misses with a body shot
enabling Ivanovic to counter with a crisp jab.
Zafir Farman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Farman throws a body punch but Ivanovic moves out of range.
Farman misses with a right hand
and Ivanovic counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ivanovic throws a hook but Farman blocks it.
Farman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Farman slips under a jab.
Farman moves out of range of the strikes.
Ivanovic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Farman counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanovic throws a lazy uppercut
and Farman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ivanovic misses with a telegraphed body shot #KD#
and Farman counters with a nice right hand that sends Ivanovic toppling to the canvas! Ivanovic scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Farman finish him?!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Farman throws a shot from downtown. Ivanovic moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Ivanovic throws a lazy uppercut
and Farman counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zafir Farman!
Zafir Farman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SYN 1077 Sampson vs Prometheus
Date: Jun 23, 2024

#R1#
Ivanovic stuns Cruz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cruz dodges the punch combination from Ivanovic.
A combination from Ivanovic does no damage.
Cruz half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cruz with a jab.
Ivanovic lands a jab to the nose.
Good leg kick by Cruz.
Ivanovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cruz.
Cruz slips a jab from Ivanovic.
Donk. Ivanovic catches Cruz right on the button with a cross.
Ivanovic missing with a left hand there. Cruz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Cruz clinches up with Ivanovic and pushes him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ivanovic lands a right hand.
Ivanovic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ivanovic throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Cruz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ivanovic pushes Cruz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ivanovic misses with a punch on the inside.
Cruz tries to land knees in the clinch but Ivanovic avoids the damage to the body.
Cruz swings wildly with an uppercut but Ivanovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ivanovic lands a left hand.
Ivanovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cruz working aggressively here.
Cruz tries to land knees in the clinch but Ivanovic avoids the damage to the body.
A short uppercut from Ivanovic.
Cruz lands with a short shot to the head.
Cruz tries to throw a body punch but Ivanovic avoids it by throwing Cruz back against the cage.
Ivanovic working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Cruz.
Ivanovic tries to throw a body punch but Cruz avoids it by throwing Ivanovic back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ivanovic.
Ivanovic presses Cruz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cruz working aggressively here.
Ivanovic misses with a punch on the inside.
Ivanovic throws a head punch that misses.
Ivanovic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruz lands a good knee to the midsection. Ivanovic won't want to take too many of those.
Ivanovic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cruz or not.
Ivanovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cruz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Cruz.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ivanovic.
A hook to the body from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Cruz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cruz scores with a shoulder strike.
Ivanovic tries to throw a body punch but Cruz avoids it by throwing Ivanovic back against the cage.
Cruz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cruz landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A head punch on the inside from Cruz fails to land.
Ivanovic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cruz missing with knees to the body.
Cruz blocks a body shot from Ivanovic.
Cruz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ivanovic avoids it.
Ivanovic lands a hook that snaps the head of Cruz backwards.
Ivanovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Cruz controls his hands.
Cruz blocks a body shot from Ivanovic. #T3#
Cruz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ivanovic misses with the head strike.
Cruz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ivanovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cruz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cruz lands with a right to the head.
Ivanovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Cruz.
Cruz blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Ivanovic fails to land.
Ivanovic misses with some punches.
Cruz misses with a punch on the inside.
Cruz pushes Ivanovic back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cruz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ivanovic misses with the head strike.
Ivanovic tries a body shot but Cruz blocks it.
Ivanovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ivanovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ivanovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cruz throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz lands a nice uppercut.
Ivanovic pushes Cruz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
A nice left hand lands by Ivanovic.
Cruz tries to land knees in the clinch but Ivanovic avoids the damage to the body.
Ivanovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cruz pushes Ivanovic back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ivanovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ivanovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cruz tries to throw a body punch but Ivanovic avoids it by throwing Cruz back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Cruz.
Ivanovic works on Cruz's body with a couple of short punches.
Cruz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic scores with a shot to the side of Cruz's head.
Ivanovic can't find room to land a body shot as Cruz controls the action.
Ivanovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ivanovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cruz's elbow.
Cruz can't find room to land a body shot as Ivanovic controls the action.
Ivanovic has had enough of the clinch but Cruz keeps him there for the moment.
Ivanovic avoiding damage as Cruz throws knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cruz lands with a light punch inside.
Cruz lands a good knee to the midsection. Ivanovic won't want to take too many of those.#BC2#
Ivanovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ivanovic throws a nice looking combination but Cruz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ivor Ivanovic will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ivanovic misses with a body shot.
Ivanovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ivanovic closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ivanovic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ivanovic swings widly with a right hand
and Ivanovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've been told by Cruz's head coaches at Convicted Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ivanovic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ivanovic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cruz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ivanovic throws a head kick that misses.
Ivanovic throws a poor cross that misses
and Cruz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ivanovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Ivanovic backs away, Cruz returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ivanovic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cruz.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ivanovic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cruz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Cruz lands a slapping body shot. #KD#
Cruz cracks Ivanovic with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ivanovic looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Cruz finish him? #ROC#Ivanovic is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Ivor Ivanovic has been cut.
Ivor Ivanovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cruz ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Ivanovic out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Danny Cruz!
Danny Cruz retains his bantamweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Danny Cruz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: PWMMA - Polska Wojna w Tokio
Date: Jun 15, 2024

#R1##TD#
Lachowski shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Calderon tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Lachowski manages to move to mount!
Lachowski with good strikes from the mount here!
Lachowski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lachowski working the ground and pound effectively.
Lachowski punishing his opponent with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lachowski with the ground and pound from mount.
Lachowski lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #T1#
Lachowski controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Lachowski has control of Calderon's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Calderon regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Calderon sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lachowski sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T2#
Lachowski lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lachowski seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lachowski working Calderon over with strikes.
Lachowski passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Calderon!
Lachowski lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #T3##SUB#
Lachowski working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Calderon turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Lachowski off and cradles Calderon's limp body as Lachowski celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Gustaw Lachowski!

Event: PWMMA - Polska Wojna w Tokio
Date: Jun 15, 2024

#R1#
Irwin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#TD#
Cebula throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Irwin was covering up waiting for the punch and Cebula finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cebula advances position into side control!
Cebula throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Cebula moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB#
Cebula is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Irwin is trying to escape and Cebula transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Irwin is forced to tap! Nice work there by Cebula! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lew Cebula!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 09, 2024

#R1#
McCarthy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT2#It looks like Mario Black has been cut.
McCarthy tries to move into range but Black moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Black rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and McCarthy counters with a shoot takedown. Black fights it but they end up in guard.
McCarthy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McCarthy takes a little break here. Black wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SU2#
McCarthy decides to stand up, so the ref orders Black to his feet.
Black getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1#
McCarthy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Black scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD2#
McCarthy closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Black did well to prevent McCarthy getting side control.
McCarthy slows the pace down in half guard.
Black knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McCarthy on the ground.
Black tries to roll over but McCarthy keeps him under control.
McCarthy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2##SU2#
McCarthy stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Mario Black is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Black checks a leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from McCarthy.
Black throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and McCarthy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCarthy not doing much here.
McCarthy works his way into side control.
Black is trying to escape the position but McCarthy is controlling the position. #T3##SU2#
McCarthy decides to stand up, so the ref orders Black to his feet.
Decent striking displayed by Black there.
Black jabs McCarthy right on the nose. McCarthy blinks but takes it well.
Black with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McCarthy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Black cracks McCarthy with a good jab.
McCarthy looks to land a combination but Black avoids it well. #TD2#
McCarthy closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Black's guard.#T4#
McCarthy content to stall in guard here.
McCarthy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McCarthy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy McCarthy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mario Black's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Black swings away with a body shot that misses
and Black takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Black throws out a loose jab but McCarthy uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
McCarthy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McCarthy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Black gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McCarthy can't break the clinch.
Black working aggressively here.
Black dodges an elbow strike from McCarthy.
Black tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
McCarthy ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McCarthy no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
McCarthy is pulling down on Black's head to control his posture. #T1##SUB2#
McCarthy has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Black doesn't defend quickly enough and McCarthy has managed to lock this one up! Can Black escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to McCarthy on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jimmy McCarthy!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 09, 2024

#R1#
Reed connects with a nice looking jab.
Russell throws a good cross that connects.
Reed jabs Russell to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Reed fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Russell just misses with a punch to the body.
Reed lands with a nice body punch.
Reed scores with a jab to the head.
Russell avoids the body shot from Reed.
A telegraphed right hand from Reed misses the target.
Russell drops down looking for a counter takedown but Reed sprawls and moves away.
Reed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Russell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reed. #KD#
Russell cracks Reed with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Russell has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Reed to stand back up!#ROC#Reed is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Ronnie Reed has been cut.#T1#
Reed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Russell was well out of range. Poor timing from Reed.
Reed is still on wobbly legs! Can Russell finish him?
Russell fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Reed to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Reed looks to clinch but Russell throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Reed taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jay Russell!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jay Russell made sure he mentioned Conquest Nutritionâ„¢ (160Q) $48, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 08, 2024

#R1#
Tape tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Black paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Black gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tape passes Black's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tape content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tape sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Black defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tape winds up and cracks Black with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tape 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.
Black blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tape. #T1#
Black is looking to improve his position.
Tape is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tape looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tape throws a strike but Black avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tape controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tape's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tape postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tape is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Tape closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Black to the mat! Black manages to get full guard.
Tape throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SU#
Tape decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Black, up you get! #CL#
Tape has Black up against the cage in a clinch. #T4#
Black gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tape.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tape blocking some punches.
Tape jumps guard but Black stands there with Tape around his waist. Tape gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tape blocks an uppercut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Black has a couple of punches blocked by Tape.
Black tries to break free but Tape pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Swag Tape dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Tape throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Black was covering up waiting for the punch and Tape finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tape controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tape pushing down on Black's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tape lands with a punch from half guard.
Tape controlling the action here. #T1#
Tape looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tape uses his free foot to push down on Black's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Black.
Black wants to hold on but Tape pushes him away.
Tape content just to control the position here.
Swag Tape overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Tape landing punches. #SUB#
Tape has control of Black's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Black regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Tape is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Black can do to turn this around?
Tape controlling the pace for now.
Black is breathing heavily.
Tape lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #CUT#It looks like Tommy Black has been cut.#T3#
Tape sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tape lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#ROC#Black is rocked!
Black really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tape. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tape lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Black! Tape sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Black and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Swag Tape!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 07, 2024

#R1#
Some wild striking there from Chest.
Waters tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Body Chest seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chest keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Waters missing with a left hand there. Chest was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Waters tries to clinch up but Chest circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Chest closes the distance and clinches.
Chest cracks Waters with a nice body shot.
Waters tries to throw a body punch but Chest avoids it by throwing Waters back against the cage.
Chest blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Waters struggles to land a body shot inside as Chest controls his hands.
Chest lands a shot to the body.
Waters tries to work over Chest's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waters takes a shot to the head.
Waters throws a head punch that misses.
Chest lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Waters.
Chest lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Waters backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Waters. #T1#
Waters tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Waters working aggressively here.
Waters's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chest working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Waters tries a body shot but Chest blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Chest scores with a nice short uppercut.
Waters tries a body shot but Chest blocks it.
Chest lands a left hand that snaps the head of Waters backwards.
Chest lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Waters goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chest lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Waters.
Waters is breathing heavily.
Chest lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC2#Waters is rocked!
Chest lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oh Waters is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chest cracks Waters with a nice body shot.
Chest is working Waters over against the cage.
Chest lands a big right hand that drops Waters! The killer instinct kicks in and Chest finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Chest!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Body Chest!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 07, 2024

#R1#
Crisanni tries to clinch but Weeks moves out of range. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Crisanni is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Weeks can't fight it off and eventually Crisanni manages to take the fight to the floor. Weeks looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Crisanni not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Crisanni pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Weeks is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crisanni pushing down on Weeks's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T1#
Weeks is in trouble now - Crisanni has advanced to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crisanni controlling from mount.
Crisanni continues to stall.
Crisanni has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Crisanni is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Weeks is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexander Crisanni!
A very excited looking Alexander Crisanni made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 07, 2024

#R1#
Barrett moves forwards but Bolton connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT#It looks like Luca Barrett has been cut.
Bolton does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bolton is looking to chop away at Barrett's legs.
Bolton throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bolton with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Logan Bolton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bolton throws a leg kick
and Barrett counters with a straight right hand.
Bolton misses with a jab to the body
and Barrett counters with a nice uppercut.
Barrett checks a leg kick nicely.#TD#
Barrett gets caught flat footed, as Bolton shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bolton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bolton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bolton arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Barrett's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Logan Bolton!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 03, 2024

#R1##CL#
Black closes the distance and clinches.
Jitani effectively controlling the action here.
Black is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jitani to keep the fight standing.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jitani.#TD#
Black manages to pull guard.
Black is trying to keep Jitani in close. #SU2#
Black is working an open guard so Jitani takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Black on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT2#It looks like Tommy Black has been cut.
Black shoots in for a double leg but Jitani sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jitani misses with an uppercut. Black saw that one coming.
Black seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jitani has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jitani takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jitani is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Black.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jitani throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Black counters with a low kick, right behind Jitani 's knee. #T1#
A head kick from Black lands but Jitani takes it in his stride.
Jitani throws out a loose jab but Black uses good head movement to avoid it.
Black attempts a counter takedown but Jitani avoids it well and moves away.
Black uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jitani.
Black goes for a double leg but Jitani avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jitani continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jitani stalling.
Jitani is trying to push Black away but Black has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Black looking for a takedown.
Jitani gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Black.
Jitani is trying to break the clinch but Black is controlling him.
Jitani is trying to push Black away but Black has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jitani can't break the clinch.
Black tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jitani smiles and moves away.
Jitani misses with a looping left.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Jitani misses the target.
Jitani misses the jab.
Decent striking displayed by Jitani there.
Errol Jitani is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jitani keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jitani fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Black is breathing heavily.
Jitani connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Black out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Errol Jitani!
Errol Jitani seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: AKF 18
Date: Sep 18, 2021

#R1#
Skillz misses with a head kick.
Van Rijn lands with a good body shot.
Van Rijn moves out of range of the body kick.
Van Rijn throws a head kick that misses.
Skillz steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Skillz moves away from the strike by Van Rijn.
Mike Van Rijn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Rijn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Van Rijn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at New York Public Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Van Rijn lands with an overhand left.
Skillz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Van Rijn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice body punch from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn avoids the head kick by Skillz.
Van Rijn connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Rijn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Skillz.
Van Rijn scores with a shot to the body. #CL#
Van Rijn has managed to clinch.
Skillz lands a left hand. #T1#
Van Rijn working aggressively here.
Van Rijn misses with a punch to the body.
Skillz swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Rijn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skillz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Van Rijn is defending well for now.
Van Rijn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Rijn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skillz pushes Van Rijn back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Rijn misses with a punch on the inside.
Skillz lands with a short shot to the head.
Skillz swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Rijn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skillz misses with some punches.
Van Rijn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Van Rijn throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skillz's elbow.
Skillz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skillz lands a shot to the body.
Skillz tries to throw a body punch but Van Rijn avoids it by throwing Skillz back against the ropes.
Van Rijn is working Skillz over against the ropes.
Van Rijn lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Van Rijn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Rijn cracks Skillz with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Rijn misses with some punches.
Van Rijn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Skillz throws an elbow that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skillz.
Skillz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Van Rijns head.
Van Rijn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Rijn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Van Rijn dodges an elbow strike from Skillz.
Skillz throws a head punch that misses.
Van Rijn misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Van Rijn as the two fighters clinch.
Skillz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Skillz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skillz has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Van Rijn seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Skillz can turn it around.
Van Rijn misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Rijn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Van Rijn lands with a right to the head.
Van Rijn misses with a body punch.
Van Rijn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Van Rijn. #T3#
Skillz lands a right hand.
Skillz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Van Rijn as the two fighters clinch.
Van Rijn has a couple of punches blocked by Skillz.
Skillz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Rijn lands a right hand.
Skillz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Rijn throws a head punch that misses.
Van Rijn pushes Skillz back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Skillz has a couple of punches blocked by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Skillz.
Van Rijn tries to work over Skillz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Rijn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Rijn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skillz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Rijn backwards.
Skillz blocks a body shot from Van Rijn.
A right hook to the body lands for Van Rijn.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skillz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skillz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Rijn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skillz's elbow.
Skillz scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
Skillz tries a body shot but Van Rijn blocks it.
Skillz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Skillz struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Rijn controls his hands.
Van Rijn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Van Rijn.
Skillz misses with the head strike.
Van Rijn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Skillz can't find room to land a body shot as Van Rijn controls the action.
Van Rijn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Skillz backwards.
Skillz throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn pushes Skillz back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Skillz throws a head punch that misses.
Skillz pushes Van Rijn back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Skillz misses with some punches.
Skillz missing with knees to the body.
Skillz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Rijn backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skillz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Rijn has a couple of punches blocked by Skillz.
Skillz putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Van Rijn in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Skillz lands a knee to the body.
Van Rijn tries to work over Skillz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Van Rijn dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Van Rijn connects with a solid leg kick.
Skillz throws a sloppy head kick and Van Rijn moves out of range easily.
Skillz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Rijn throws out the jab.
Skillz wants to counter the offense by Van Rijn and move into the clinch position.
Van Rijn throws an overhand right that lands on Skillz's shoulder, as Skillz tries to avoid the shot.
Skillz just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skillz. Van Rijn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skillz blocks a jab.
Van Rijn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skillz moves away.
Skillz appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Van Rijn clinches.
Skillz struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Rijn controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skillz misses with the head strike.
Skillz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skillz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Van Rijn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Van Rijn lands with a light punch inside.
Van Rijn lands a body shot.
Skillz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Rijn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Van Rijn can't find room to land a body shot as Skillz controls the action.
Van Rijn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Skillz backwards.
Skillz trying to control the position but instead, Van Rijn has worked for underhooks and has pushed Skillz into the ropes.
Skillz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Van Rijn.
Van Rijn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Rijn lands a hook that snaps the head of Skillz backwards.
Skillz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Skillz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skillz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Skillz lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from Skillz.
Skillz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Van Rijn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Skillz backwards.
Skillz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Van Rijn.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skillz.
Van Rijn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Rijn lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skillz. #T2#
Van Rijn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skillz.
Van Rijn presses Skillz against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Skillz trying to stall but Van Rijn improves his position.
Skillz misses with the head strike.
Skillz misses with the head strike.
Skillz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Rijn tries to throw a body punch but Skillz avoids it by throwing Van Rijn back against the ropes.
Skillz lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Skillz.
Van Rijn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Skillz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Rijn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Skillz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Van Rijn avoids it.
Skillz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Rijn backwards.
Van Rijn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Rijn misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skillz.
Skillz throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Skillz.
Skillz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Van Rijn is keeping busy.#T3#
Skillz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn scores with a hook to the body.
Van Rijn scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skillz.
Van Rijn lands a hook that snaps the head of Skillz backwards.
Skillz misses with the head strike.
Van Rijn misses with some punches.
Mike Van Rijn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Skillz lands with a light punch inside.
Skillz misses with a punch to the body.
Van Rijn working aggressively here.
Skillz looking to throw knees to the head but Van Rijn is blocking nicely.
Skillz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Skillz blocks a body shot from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn pushes Skillz back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Skillz is breathing heavily.
Van Rijn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Skillz backwards.
Van Rijn is working Skillz over against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Van Rijn fails to land.
Skillz lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skillz. #T4#
Skillz blocking some punches.
Van Rijn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Rijn avoiding damage as Skillz throws knees to the body.
Van Rijn avoiding damage as Skillz throws knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skillz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands with a light punch inside.
Skillz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Rijn.
Skillz working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Skillz fails to land.
Skillz presses Van Rijn against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Skillz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Van Rijn avoids it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Rijn.
Skillz cracks Van Rijn with a nice body shot.
Van Rijn scores with a shoulder strike.
Van Rijn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skillz lands with a right to the head.
Skillz blocks an uppercut.
Skillz misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Van Rijn.
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 Mike Van Rijn 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Van Rijn drives through and clinches with Skillz against the ropes.
Skillz blocks an uppercut.
Skillz throws an elbow but it misses.
Van Rijn throws a head punch that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Van Rijn as Skillz tries to tie him up.
Skillz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Rijn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Van Rijn gets through Skillz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Van Rijn has a couple of punches blocked by Skillz.
Van Rijn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Rijn tries a body shot but Skillz blocks it.
Van Rijn misses with the head strike.
Van Rijn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skillz lands with a short shot to the head.
Van Rijn lands a right hand.
Knees in the clinch landing for Skillz.
Skillz prevents a body shot from Van Rijn.
Skillz misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skillz blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Van Rijn struggles to land a body shot inside as Skillz controls his hands.
Skillz lands a body shot.
Van Rijn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skillz's elbow.
Skillz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Van Rijn or not.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Skillz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Skillz with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Mike Van Rijn has been cut.
Van Rijn prevents a body shot from Skillz.
Skillz misses with a punch to the body.
Skillz lands a knee to the body.
Skillz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Skillz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Van Rijn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Skillz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Skillz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Skillz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Van Rijn backwards.
Van Rijn takes a knee right on the jaw!
Skillz lands a shoulder strike.
Van Rijn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Skillz misses with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Rijn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skillz misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Skillz scores with a shoulder strike.
Skillz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Skillz.
Skillz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Rijn's elbow.
Skillz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Van Rijn is defending well for now.
Van Rijn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Skillz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn pushes Skillz back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Rijn can't find room to land a body shot as Skillz controls the action.
Van Rijn blocks an uppercut.
Skillz landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Van Rijn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Skillz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Rijn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Skillz backwards.
A short body shot lands from Van Rijn as the two fighters clinch.
Skillz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Rijn struggles to land a body shot inside as Skillz controls his hands. #T3#
Skillz tries to throw a body punch but Van Rijn avoids it by throwing Skillz back against the ropes.
Skillz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skillz blocking some punches.
Skillz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Rijn throws a head punch that misses.
Van Rijn is working Skillz over against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Rijn.
Skillz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Van Rijn misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Van Rijn.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Van Rijn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Van Rijn.
A right hand to the body from Van Rijn.
Jason Skillz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Rijn presses Skillz against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Van Rijn misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Rijn lands with a short shot to the head.
Van Rijn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Van Rijn works on Skillz's body with a couple of short punches.
Van Rijn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Rijn lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Van Rijn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Skillzs head.
Van Rijn lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Van Rijn scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Van Rijn.
Van Rijn blocks a body shot from Skillz.
Van Rijn struggles to land a body shot inside as Skillz controls his hands.
Van Rijn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands a body shot.
Skillz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Rijn blocks an uppercut.
Van Rijn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Skillz backwards.
Van Rijn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Rijn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Van Rijn managing to block the knees to the body from Skillz.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skillz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn working aggressively here.
Skillz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Van Rijn is defending well for now.
Skillz lands a body punch in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Van Rijn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Van Rijn 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight for Mike Van Rijn!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Mike Van Rijn!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Mike Van Rijn!

Mike Van Rijn wins by unanimous decision!
Mike Van Rijn seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: KoF:IW - Manivong X Okongwu
Date: Sep 12, 2021

#R1#
King throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
King connects with a good right hand that stumbles Acosta. Acosta circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Acosta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Acosta.
King scores with a jab.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
King scores with a nice hook to the head.
Acosta is looking to break free of the clinch but King has double underhooks.
King prevents a body shot from Acosta.
King working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
King scores with an uppercut up the middle.
King lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Acosta is trying to break the clinch but King has him pressed against the cage.
King lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
I was talking to Acosta's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from King.
A quick uppercut on the inside from King.
King lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Acosta wants to break free but King has control. #T1##KD2#
Acosta tumbles to the floor! King threw a big shot that dropped him and now King is on top looking to finish! Acosta has guard but can he survive?! #ROC2#Acosta is rocked!
King 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.
Oh Acosta is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Acosta working a defensive guard here.
Acosta seems to have got his legs back now.
King sitting in guard, not really doing much.
King postures up.
King preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Acosta had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. King defends it easily.
King showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
King wants to pass the guard but Acosta is keeping the position.
King throws a big right hand that misses. #T2##SUB2#
King drops back looking for a leg! Acosta is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Acosta manages to kick King off! King jumps back into Acosta's guard.
King missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Acosta is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and King defends well.
Acosta working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from King.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Acosta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Acosta 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.
King controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Acosta is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. King is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King wants to control from the top but Acosta keeps moving. #SUB2#
King 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. #T3#
King is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Acosta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
King must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
King trying to control but Acosta is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Acosta is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. King is aware though and is defending well.
Acosta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Acosta keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully.
King tries to free his leg and advance position but Acosta is retaining full guard.
King postures up in Acosta's guard and throws a big left but Acosta blocks it.
Acosta keeping full guard, as King tries to pass.
King won't allow Acosta to sweep him here.
King is working Acosta over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4##SUB#
Acosta working for a triangle but King defends it easily. #SUB2#
King drops back looking for a leg! Acosta is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Acosta manages to kick King off! King jumps back into Acosta's guard.
King controlling from the top position.
Acosta pulls King in close to prevent any damage.
King throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Acosta works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Acosta looking to hit a scissor sweep but King is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
King has gone for a leg lock! Acosta slips out almost immediately though and dives into King's guard.#REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gustav King dominated that round.
That's time! Acosta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Acosta takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
King bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've been informed that King has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A good leg kick by King.
Acosta looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.#CL2#
King has closed the distance and engaged Acosta in a clinch.
Acosta throws a punch but it's blocked by King.
King pushes Acosta back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
King prevents Acosta from breaking the clinch.
King blocks a body shot from Acosta.
King keeps control of Acosta as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acosta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Acosta wants to get back to striking at distance but King won't allow it.
King lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Acosta tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. King smiles and moves away.
Acosta misses with an uppercut.
King throws a good cross that connects. #T1#
Acosta drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
King bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Acosta's head backwards.
Sloppy strikes from Acosta. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
King lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Acosta to his knees! King keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gustav King!
Gustav King spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: KoF:IW - Apollo x Mercer 2
Date: Aug 21, 2021

#R1#
King tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Farquharson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
King closes the distance and clinches.
King lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT2#It looks like Malcom Farquharson has been cut.
Farquharson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Farquharson swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
King blocking some punches.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Farquharson misses with an elbow over the top.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
King misses with some punches.
King pushes Farquharson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Farquharson misses with a body punch.
Farquharson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Farquharson tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Farquharson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
King working aggressively here.
King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Farquharson blocking some punches. #T1#
Farquharson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of King backwards. #BC2#
King breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
King gets in close and instigates a clinch.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
Farquharson blocking some punches.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for King.
Farquharson blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Farquharson.
King tries to work over Farquharson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
King blocking some punches.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Farquharson controls his hands.
King lands a left hand that snaps the head of Farquharson backwards.
King lands a right hand that snaps the head of Farquharson backwards.
Farquharson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Farquharson misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
King escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Farquharson looks to land a body kick but King moved away.
King clobbers Farquharson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
King fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Farquharson, pushing him back against the cage.#T2#
King blocks an elbow strike from Farquharson.
Farquharson tries a body shot but King blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Farquharson.
King blocking some punches.
Farquharson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Farquharson.
King gets through Farquharson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
King tries to throw a body punch but Farquharson avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
Farquharson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Farquharson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Farquharson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for King.
Farquharson misses with a punch to the body.
King throws a head punch that misses.
King blocks an uppercut.
Farquharson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Farquharson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Farquharson throws a head punch that misses.
King working aggressively here.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Farquharson.
Farquharson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Farquharson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Farquharson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Farquharson's elbow.
Farquharson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Farquharson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Farquharson lands a hook that snaps the head of King backwards.
Farquharson lands an elbow that stopped King in his tracks for a moment.
Farquharson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Farquharson tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Farquharson misses with the head strike.
King avoids the elbow strike from Farquharson, against the cage.
Farquharson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Farquharson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Farquharson throws a punch but it's blocked by King.
King lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Farquharson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King misses with some punches.
King working aggressively here.
Farquharson gets through King's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
King makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Farquharson lands a right hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
King blocks an uppercut.
Farquharson digs a right hand underneath King's ribcage. King let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
King takes an elbow to the temple.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Farquharson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Farquharson throws a head punch that misses.
King blocks the elbow strike.
Farquharson presses King against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
King throws a head punch that misses.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Farquharson uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
Farquharson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Farquharson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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 Malcom Farquharson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Malcom Farquharson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Farquharson.
It seemed like King was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gustav King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farquharson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Farquharson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
King lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Farquharson is looking to clinch.
Farquharson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by King.
King tries to clinch but Farquharson is having none of it.
Farquharson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of King's head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from King in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Farquharson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A countering left hand to the body from King misses.#CL2#
King pushes Farquharson up against the cage in a clinch.
Farquharson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
King pushes Farquharson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Farquharson.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Farquharson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Farquharson throws an elbow that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
Farquharson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Malcom Farquharson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
King misses with some punches.
Farquharson throws a head punch that misses.
King scores with a hook to the body.
King blocks an elbow strike.
King dodges an elbow strike from Farquharson.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Farquharson throws a punch but it's blocked by King.
Farquharson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
King lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Farquharson.
King working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, King creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Farquharson struggles to land a body shot inside as King controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Farquharson.
Farquharson working aggressively here.
A short left from King.
Farquharson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
King breaks from the clinch.
King swings widly with a right hand
and Farquharson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
King connects with a good right hand that stumbles Farquharson. Farquharson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
King blocks the body kick.
King appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Farquharson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL2#
King closes the distance and clinches.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Farquharson controls the action.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
King gets through Farquharson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Farquharson.
Farquharson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Farquharson misses with a body punch.
Farquharson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Farquharson lands with a right to the head.
Farquharson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of King backwards.
Farquharson misses with some punches.
Farquharson tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
King scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Farquharson lands a left hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Farquharson's elbow.
King misses with a hook from the clinch.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Farquharson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Farquharson misses with a hook from the clinch.
King misses with a punch to the body.
King blocking some punches.
Nice elbow from Farquharson.
King misses with some punches.
Farquharson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Farquharson fails to land.
King blocks an uppercut.
King lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Farquharson backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Farquharson.
Farquharson blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Farquharson.
Farquharson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Farquharson lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T4#
King blocks an elbow strike from Farquharson.
Farquharson scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Farquharson.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Farquharson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Farquharson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Farquharson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Farquharson misses with a hook from the clinch.
King lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
King digs a right hand underneath Farquharson's ribcage. Farquharson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Farquharson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of King backwards.
Farquharson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Farquharson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Farquharson blocks an uppercut.
Farquharson struggles to land a body shot inside as King controls his hands.
Farquharson throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, King creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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 Malcom Farquharson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Malcom Farquharson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Farquharson misses with a few strikes there.
King looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Farquharson throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from King misses the target.
Farquharson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Farquharson.
King uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
King throws a hook but Farquharson avoids it easily.
Farquharson is looking to counter punch.
Farquharson throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily.
Farquharson slips a straight right by King.
As King tries to get set, Farquharson tries to push him back and clinch up but King manages to avoid the attempt.
King tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Farquharson is able to avoid easily.
King showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Farquharson.
It seemed like King was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
King takes the fight into the clinch.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
King misses with the head strike.
Farquharson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Farquharson throws an elbow but misses.
Farquharson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Good body shot from Farquharson.
Farquharson blocking some punches.
King lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Farquharson.#BC2#
King breaks the clinch.
Farquharson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Malcom Farquharson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Farquharson gets tackled into the cage by King. King maintains the clinch.
Farquharson blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Farquharson.
King blocks an elbow strike from Farquharson.
Farquharson throws a head punch that misses.
Farquharson throws an elbow but it misses.
Farquharson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Farquharson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Farquharson goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
King scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
King breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from King misses the target.
Farquharson is looking for a counter combo.
Good shot there by King.
Farquharson throws a jab when King was well out of range.#CL2#
King moves into the clinch.
Farquharson lands a right hand.
Farquharson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King lands a left hand that snaps the head of Farquharson backwards.
Farquharson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Farquharson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
King misses with the head strike.
Farquharson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
King dodges an elbow strike from Farquharson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Farquharson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Farquharson blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Farquharson throws an elbow that misses.
King lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Farquharson backwards. #CUT2#Malcom Farquharson's cut is getting worse.
King blocks a body shot from Farquharson.
King avoids the elbow strike from Farquharson, against the cage.
Farquharson working aggressively here.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Farquharson.
Farquharson blocks an uppercut.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Farquharson uses good head movement to avoid it.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King misses with a hook from the clinch.
King lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Farquharson backwards.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Farquharson controls the action.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Farquharson.
Farquharson lands a right hand.
Farquharson misses with some punches.
King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Farquharson. #T4#
Farquharson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt King or not.
Farquharson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of King backwards.
Farquharson misses with a body punch.
Farquharson struggles to land a body shot inside as King controls his hands.
Farquharson lands a left hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Farquharson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Farquharson throws an elbow but it misses.
Farquharson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Farquharson has a couple of punches blocked by King.
Farquharson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Farquharson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from King.
Farquharson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for King.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, King scores with a nice short uppercut.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Farquharson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Farquharson.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Malcom Farquharson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Farquharson, 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malcom Farquharson!
After the big win, Malcom Farquharson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Gatoroids and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: CWC 251
Date: Aug 15, 2021

177 cm
46 yrs
180 lbs

180 cm
35 yrs
180 lbs

Stenberg

Sanchez

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Fredrik Stenberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Jesus Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sanchez shoots in for a double leg but Stenberg sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sanchez dives in for a single leg takedown but Stenberg sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Stenberg stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stenberg wants it to stay on the feet.
Fredrik Stenberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Sanchez.#CL#
Stenberg rushes Sanchez and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Stenberg lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Stenberg (2) vs (0) Sanchez
Stenberg is trying to control. Sanchez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stenberg is pressing down on Sanchez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sanchez is holding on for now.
Stenberg prevents Sanchez from improving his position.
Stenberg is looking to advance position but Sanchez won't allow it.
Stenberg trying to control from half guard but Sanchez is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Stenberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sanchez manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stenberg sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1##SUB2#
Stenberg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stenberg not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Stenberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanchez is keeping the position for now.
Stenberg showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Stenberg won't allow Sanchez to sweep him here.
Stenberg postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stenberg (2) vs (2) Sanchez
Stenberg can't keep his opponent in guard - Sanchez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
Sanchez wants to pass to mount but Stenberg is defending the position.
Stenberg moves into full guard.
Stenberg is pulling down on Sanchez's head. It's preventing any offense from Sanchez, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Stenberg escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sanchez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sanchez trying to control but Stenberg is working from the bottom.
Stenberg wants to sweep but no luck.
Stenberg keeping full guard, as Sanchez tries to pass.
Stenberg is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Stenberg is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sanchez is aware though and is defending well.
Sanchez is pushing down on Stenberg's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stenberg is fighting to maintain full guard but Sanchez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Stenberg is staying active underneath Sanchez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sanchez is pressing down on Stenberg's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stenberg is holding on for now.
Sanchez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Stenberg wants to get back to full guard.
Stenberg is staying active underneath Sanchez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stenberg tries to roll over but Sanchez keeps him under control.
Stenberg wants to control but Sanchez is keeping busy.
Sanchez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Stenberg trying to control here.
Stenberg moves into full guard.
Sanchez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stenberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stenberg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stenberg looking for a sweep. Not yet Stenberg, not yet. #T5#
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stenberg is keeping the position for now.
Sanchez won't allow Stenberg to sweep him here.
Stenberg lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stenberg (4) vs (2) Sanchez
Sanchez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Stenberg 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.
Stenberg has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Stenberg controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sanchez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Stenberg stays in close to Sanchez's body and controls the position.
Sanchez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T6#
Sanchez wants to sweep but no luck.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Stenberg from controlling successfully.
Sanchez wants to hit a sweep here but Stenberg passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sanchez there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Stenberg (7) vs (2) Sanchez
Sanchez has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Stenberg (10) vs (2) Sanchez
I would not like to be Sanchez right now.
Sanchez looking very determined here, making life difficult for Stenberg.
Stenberg is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sanchez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Stenberg controls the position.#T7#
Stenberg is hanging on to Sanchez's back as he tries to escape.
Stenberg really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Sanchez.
Stenberg is not going to allow Sanchez to sit and survive in this position.
Sanchez tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Stenberg controlling his opponent.
Stenberg tries to control but Sanchez wriggling away.
Stenberg content just to control the position here.
Stenberg trying to control but Sanchez is having none of it.
Stenberg is looking to work his way around to Sanchez's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T8#
Sanchez is looking to get to half guard.
Sanchez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sanchez tries to roll over but Stenberg keeps him under control.
Stenberg not doing much here.
Stenberg wants to free his trapped foot but Sanchez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Stenberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T9#
Stenberg not doing much here.
Sanchez felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Sanchez is trying to get back to full guard.
Stenberg trying to control from half guard but Sanchez is working away.
Sanchez wants to improve his position but Stenberg is controlling well.
Stenberg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sanchez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sanchez is trying to get back to full guard.
Sanchez gets full guard.
Sanchez keeping full guard, as Stenberg tries to pass.
Sanchez trying to control the position. #T10#
Sanchez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stenberg is one step ahead there.
Sanchez being controlled here, momentarily.
Sanchez wants to sweep but no luck.
Sanchez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stenberg (10) vs (4) Sanchez
Sanchez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stenberg wants to improve his position but Sanchez is controlling well.
Stenberg moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Stenberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanchez is one step ahead there. #T11#
Stenberg controlling Sanchez's posture.
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stenberg is keeping the position for now.
Stenberg keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Stenberg pulls Sanchez in close to prevent any damage.
Stenberg keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully. #T12#
Sanchez won't allow Stenberg to sweep him here.
Sanchez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Stenberg (10) vs (7) Sanchez
Stenberg is looking for a sweep.
Stenberg wants to control but Sanchez postures up.
Sanchez is looking to take a break and control but Stenberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stenberg is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Sanchez is trying to get an arm triangle but Stenberg is defending well.
Stenberg is trying to get back to half guard.#T13##SUB2#
Sanchez is trying to get an arm triangle but Stenberg is defending well.
Stenberg sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Stenberg is looking for a sweep. Sanchez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sanchez trying to control from Stenberg's half guard. Stenberg has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Stenberg keeping full guard, as Sanchez tries to pass.
Stenberg looking to control.
Sanchez looking to pass the guard.
Stenberg is trying to keep Sanchez in close.
Sanchez forces his way into half guard.#T14#
Stenberg gets full guard.
Stenberg keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Stenberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanchez is one step ahead there.
Stenberg is trying to keep Sanchez in close.
Stenberg wants to sweep here but Sanchez controlling him for the moment.
Stenberg has his hands on Sanchez's head, controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Stenberg keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stenberg takes the fight on points by 10 to 7.
A very excited looking Fredrik Stenberg rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: AKF 13 | Cobb vs. Saint
Date: Aug 14, 2021

#R1##CL2#
BySubtraction instigates a clinch.
Van Rijn throws a punch but it's blocked by BySubtraction.
BySubtraction blocking some punches.
Van Rijn has BySubtraction pressed against the ropes, preventing BySubtraction from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
BySubtraction blocks an uppercut.
Van Rijn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
BySubtraction prevents a body shot from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn working aggressively here.
Van Rijn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down BySubtraction.
Van Rijn has a couple of punches blocked by BySubtraction.
BySubtraction tries to land a knee to the head but Van Rijn blocks with his arms.
Van Rijn misses with a body punch.
Van Rijn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Rijn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
BySubtraction told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Rijn working aggressively here.
Van Rijn lands a body punch.
BySubtraction misses with some punches.
Van Rijn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
BySubtraction misses with a knee to the head.
BySubtraction's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
BySubtraction blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Van Rijn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Van Rijn working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
BySubtraction's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van Rijn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. BySubtraction sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Van Rijn moves into the clinch successfully.
BySubtraction tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Van Rijn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
BySubtraction softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Van Rijn misses with a punch to the body.
Van Rijn lands a right hand.
BySubtraction misses with a knee to the head.
Van Rijn swings wildly with an uppercut but BySubtraction uses good head movement to avoid it.
BySubtraction has had enough of the clinch but Van Rijn keeps him there for the moment.
Van Rijn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Rijn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Van Rijn misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Rijn blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
A body shot lands from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn presses BySubtraction against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Van Rijn has a couple of punches blocked by BySubtraction.
Van Rijn can't find room to land a body shot as BySubtraction controls the action.
BySubtraction lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
BySubtraction's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van Rijn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at New York Public Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Van Rijn throws a hook but BySubtraction avoids it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as BySubtraction checks a leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
BySubtraction clinches with his opponent.
BySubtraction can't break the clinch. #BC2#
BySubtraction breaks from the clinch.
Van Rijn throws the kick towards the body but BySubtraction avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from BySubtraction! But no joy.
Van Rijn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from BySubtraction.
Van Rijn misses with a head kick.
BySubtraction tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Rijn was well out of range. Poor timing from BySubtraction.
Van Rijn slips a jab from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction misses the shot to the body.
Van Rijn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
BySubtraction thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Van Rijn avoids the body shot from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction tests Van Rijn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Van Rijn slips under a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as BySubtraction blocks the leg kick.
A slow jab from Van Rijn misses its intended target.
Donk. BySubtraction catches Van Rijn right on the button with a cross.
Van Rijn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
BySubtraction blocks a low kick nicely.
BySubtraction throws out a counter right but Van Rijn avoids it with no problem.
BySubtraction is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
BySubtraction ducks under a wild hook from Van Rijn.
BySubtraction tries to clinch but Van Rijn moves out of range.
BySubtraction misses with an uppercut. Van Rijn saw that one coming.
A left lands for BySubtraction.
Van Rijn looks to score with a jab to the body but BySubtraction is just out of range.
BySubtraction looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Van Rijn moves away from the strike by BySubtraction.
Van Rijn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
BySubtraction swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crunch! Van Rijn slams his shin into BySubtraction's torso.
Van Rijn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but BySubtraction manages to avoid it.
BySubtraction throws a hook to the side of Van Rijn's head but Van Rijn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
BySubtraction comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
A slapping leg kick lands for Van Rijn.
BySubtraction misses with an uppercut. Van Rijn saw that one coming.
Van Rijn throws out a leg kick but BySubtraction moves out of range and Van Rijn only half commits.
Nice defenses there by BySubtraction.
Van Rijn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Rijn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Rijn tries to counter by clinching up but BySubtraction breaks away and moves out of range.
BySubtraction misses with a looping right.
Van Rijn swings for the body but BySubtraction moves out of range.
Van Rijn throws a low kick but BySubtraction avoids it.
BySubtraction throws a hook but Van Rijn blocks it.
Van Rijn half committed to a counter leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for BySubtraction.
BySubtraction throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Van Rijn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Some wild striking there from Van Rijn.
BySubtraction throws an overhand right that lands on Van Rijn's shoulder, as Van Rijn tries to avoid the shot.
BySubtraction fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Van Rijn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits BySubtractions jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
BySubtraction scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Rijn tests BySubtraction's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for BySubtraction.
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 Mike Van Rijn will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A big left from BySubtraction misses.
BySubtraction looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Rijn is just out of range.
BySubtraction misses with an uppercut
and BySubtraction takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
BySubtraction throws a hook to the side of Van Rijn's head but Van Rijn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Rijn throws a hook to the side of BySubtraction's head but BySubtraction sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Rijn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. BySubtraction looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
Van Rijn pushes BySubtraction up against the ropes in a clinch.
Van Rijn struggles to land a body shot inside as BySubtraction controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Van Rijn.
BySubtraction is trying to break free.
Van Rijn has a couple of punches blocked by BySubtraction.
Van Rijn misses with the head strike.
Van Rijn has a couple of punches blocked by BySubtraction.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BySubtraction using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Van Rijn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC2#
BySubtraction's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van Rijn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by BySubtraction. BySubtraction obviously looking to wear him down.
Van Rijn slips under a jab from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction throws a series of punches but Van Rijn moves out of range.
Van Rijn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
BySubtraction digs a good body shot into Van Rijn's ribs.#T1#
Van Rijn tries a low kick but BySubtraction avoids it.
BySubtraction connects with a right hand. Van Rijn shakes it off.
A jab from BySubtraction misses.
Van Rijn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL#
Van Rijn closes the distance and clinches.
Mike Van Rijn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Van Rijn misses with a punch to the body.
BySubtraction lands a right hand that snaps the head of Van Rijn backwards.
Van Rijn scores with a hook to the body.
Van Rijn lands with a left to the head.
Van Rijn struggles to land a body shot inside as BySubtraction controls his hands. #BC2#
BySubtraction manages to break the clinch.
BySubtraction might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
BySubtraction tests Van Rijn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Van Rijn misses with an uppercut. BySubtraction saw that one coming.
BySubtraction misses with a looping right.
Van Rijn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but BySubtraction moves away.
Van Rijn scores with a nice right hand.
Addition BySubtraction seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left lands for BySubtraction.#CL#
Van Rijn darts in and clinches BySubtraction up against the ropes.
Van Rijn goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
A short right from Van Rijn.
BySubtraction has a couple of punches blocked by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Van Rijn throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
BySubtraction escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Rijn throws a nice inside leg kick.
BySubtraction slips under a jab from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Rijn is looking to counter punch.
Van Rijn slips a straight right by BySubtraction.
Van Rijn attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Van Rijn swinging wildly here.
BySubtraction with a nice cross.
Van Rijn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
BySubtraction throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Rijn slips a jab from BySubtraction.
Van Rijn throws a head kick but BySubtraction moves out of range.
BySubtraction throws a hook to the side of Van Rijn's head but Van Rijn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Van Rijn was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from BySubtraction.#T3#
BySubtraction misses with a hook. Van Rijn ducked under it nicely.
Addition BySubtraction seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Rijn jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Van Rijn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as BySubtraction throws out the jab.
Van Rijn is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Rijn is just out of range.
BySubtraction throws a nice looking combination but Van Rijn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A quick step to the side and Van Rijn tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Rijn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
BySubtraction throws an off balance right hand
and Van Rijn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
BySubtraction clinches.
BySubtraction blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
BySubtraction blocks a punch to the side of the head.
BySubtraction blocking some punches. #BC2#
BySubtraction pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
BySubtraction ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
BySubtraction tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Van Rijn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Van Rijn clinches with his opponent.
BySubtraction lands a hook that snaps the head of Van Rijn backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
BySubtraction manages to break the clinch.
Van Rijn circles away from the clinch attempt. #T4#
Van Rijn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from BySubtraction.
Van Rijn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Van Rijn jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Van Rijn rushes BySubtraction and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#BC2#
BySubtraction manages to break the clinch.
Van Rijn swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Van Rijn throws a nice outside leg kick.
BySubtraction keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
BySubtraction looks to land a left hand but Van Rijn moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Van Rijn has closed the distance and engaged BySubtraction in a clinch.
BySubtraction looking to throw knees to the head but Van Rijn is blocking nicely.
Van Rijn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Van Rijn struggles to land a body shot inside as BySubtraction controls his hands.
Van Rijn misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Van Rijn fails to land.
Van Rijn misses with the head strike.
Van Rijn can't find room to land a body shot as BySubtraction controls the action. #BC2#
BySubtraction breaks the clinch.
BySubtraction fails in his attempt to clinch.
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 Mike Van Rijn will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Van Rijn loads up on a big right hand but BySubtraction slips the punch.
Van Rijn takes a swing at BySubtraction's ribcage but misses.
BySubtraction throws a shot from downtown. Van Rijn moves away and avoids it.
BySubtraction digs a good body shot into Van Rijn's ribs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Rijn.
BySubtraction throws an overhand right that lands on Van Rijn's shoulder, as Van Rijn tries to avoid the shot.
Van Rijn ducks under a wild hook from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
BySubtraction jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Decent striking displayed by BySubtraction there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Rijn. BySubtraction does a little dance to reset his feet.
BySubtraction connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Van Rijn closes the distance and clinches.
BySubtraction swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Rijn uses good head movement to avoid it.
BySubtraction lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from BySubtraction.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
BySubtraction manages to break the clinch.
Van Rijn throws a low kick but BySubtraction moves out of range easily.
BySubtraction scores with a jab.#T1#
Van Rijn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Van Rijn ducks under a wild hook from BySubtraction.
Van Rijn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
BySubtraction throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Rijn.
A big right from Van Rijn misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from BySubtraction! But no joy.
BySubtraction fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Van Rijn on the side of the head.
BySubtraction tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Van Rijn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Van Rijn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as BySubtraction throws out the jab. #CL#
Van Rijn moves into the clinch.
Van Rijn misses with some punches.
Van Rijn lands a left hand that snaps the head of BySubtraction backwards.
Van Rijn tries a body shot but BySubtraction blocks it.
Van Rijn misses with the head strike.
A short right from BySubtraction on the inside.
Nice body punch from Van Rijn.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Rijn misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
BySubtraction pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Van Rijn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from BySubtraction.
Van Rijn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
BySubtraction tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Van Rijn tests BySubtraction's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Van Rijn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A looping hook to the body misses from BySubtraction. Van Rijn does a little dance to reset his feet.
BySubtraction uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Van Rijn has time to react.
BySubtraction pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
BySubtraction lands a jab to the nose.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Rijn. BySubtraction does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Rijn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by BySubtraction.
Van Rijn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van Rijn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Van Rijn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Van Rijn throws a nice outside leg kick.
Van Rijn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Rijn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab lands there for BySubtraction.#T3#
A jab from BySubtraction does it's job there.
A left lands for BySubtraction.
Van Rijn walks into a stiff left hand from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction looks to land a left hand but Van Rijn moved out of range nicely.
BySubtraction catches Van Rijn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A cross from Van Rijn lands.
Van Rijn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from BySubtraction misses.
BySubtraction looks to land a left hand but Van Rijn moved out of range nicely.
Van Rijn throws a hook to the side of BySubtraction's head but BySubtraction sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
BySubtraction misses with a straight left.
Van Rijn throws a chopping leg kick but BySubtraction manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Van Rijn misses the shot to the body.
Van Rijn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as BySubtraction throws out the jab.
BySubtraction lands with a good body shot.
Van Rijn throws a looping overhand right but BySubtraction ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like BySubtraction was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Van Rijn moves out of range as BySubtraction strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
BySubtraction lands a jab to Van Rijn's midsection.#T4##CL#
BySubtraction tries to keep at a distance but Van Rijn has taken the fight into the clinch.
BySubtraction using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Van Rijn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Still in the clinch, BySubtraction scores with a nice short uppercut.
BySubtraction tries to land a knee to the head but Van Rijn blocks with his arms.
BySubtraction is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Van Rijn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
BySubtraction manages to break the clinch.
Van Rijn staying out of range there.
Van Rijn cracks BySubtraction with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Van Rijn looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
BySubtraction getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Van Rijn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction throws a jab when Van Rijn was well out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
BySubtraction scores with a crisp jab that stopped Van Rijn in his tracks.
BySubtraction misses with a body shot.
Van Rijn lands a nice leg kick that just misses BySubtraction's sensitive parts.
Van Rijn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. BySubtraction sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Rijn misses with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Addition BySubtraction comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Van Rijn 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 Chris Dean scores the fight for Addition BySubtraction!
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight for Addition BySubtraction!
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight for Addition BySubtraction!

Addition BySubtraction wins by unanimous decision!
Addition BySubtraction tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: CACC 244
Date: Aug 08, 2021

180 cm
35 yrs
180 lbs

173 cm
43 yrs
186 lbs

Sanchez

Yung

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Jesus Sanchez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 12 losses; David Yung!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Yung looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sanchez (0) vs (2) Yung
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Yung is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sanchez is looking to control Yung's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sanchez avoid being mounted?
Yung trying to control from half guard but Sanchez is working away. #SUB2#
Yung is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sanchez sees it coming and defends easily.
Sanchez wants to get back to full guard.
Sanchez is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yung frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (0) vs (5) Yung
Sanchez is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Tran MMA Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Yung controlling from mount.
Sanchez gets back to half guard.#T1#
Yung seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sanchez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Yung is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sanchez sees it coming and defends easily.
Sanchez trying to control but Yung postures up. #SUB2#
Yung is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sanchez has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Yung is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sanchez is just riding it out for now. Yung eventually gives up the hold.
Sanchez is pressing down on Yung's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sanchez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Yung from controlling successfully.
Sanchez is pulling down on Yung's head. It's preventing any offense from Yung, at least for the moment.
Sanchez trying to keep a closed guard but Yung is proving a slippery customer.
Yung wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Yung stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanchez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yung keeps trying to improve his position.
Sanchez looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanchez, not yet. #T3#
Yung sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sanchez's guard.
Sanchez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yung is working away from the top position though.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Yung is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Yung is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Yung is looking to advance position but Sanchez won't allow it. #SUB2#
Yung is looking for a kimura but Sanchez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Yung to get the leverage.
Sanchez trying to control here.
Yung prevents Sanchez from improving his position.#T4#
Yung is trying to control. Sanchez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Yung wants to work for an arm triangle but Sanchez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sanchez tries to get to full guard but Yung has control of the leg.
Sanchez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Yung advances to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sanchez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sanchez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanchez (2) vs (5) Yung
Yung pulls Sanchez in to control the position.
Yung told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yung is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Yung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez won't allow Yung to sweep him here. #SUB#
Sanchez drops back looking for a leg! Yung is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yung manages to kick Sanchez off! Sanchez jumps back into Yung's guard.
Yung working a defensive guard here.
Sanchez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Yung looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanchez is one step ahead there.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Yung is keeping the position.#T6#
Yung manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sanchez manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanchez (2) vs (7) Yung#SUB2#
Yung has gone for a leg lock! Sanchez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Yung's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanchez (4) vs (7) Yung
Sanchez pushing down on Yung's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Yung is looking to control Sanchez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yung avoid being mounted?
Sanchez is looking to take a break and control but Yung is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T7##SUB#
Sanchez is looking for a kimura here.
Sanchez is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Sanchez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sanchez passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (7) vs (7) Yung#SUB#
Sanchez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Yung is trying to control Sanchez's posture but Sanchez avoids it. #T8#
Yung tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yung wants to control but Sanchez postures up.
Yung trying to remain calm as Sanchez controls from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez wants to control for a moment but Yung uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #SUB#
Yung is defending against the submission attempts here by Sanchez.
Yung is refusing to be controlled, as Sanchez sits in half guard.
Sanchez wants to pass to mount but Yung is defending the position. #T9#
Yung moves into full guard.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Yung keeps moving.
Yung not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sanchez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yung swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yung wants to sweep here but Sanchez controlling him for the moment.
Sanchez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Yung's guard.
Sanchez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (10) vs (7) Yung
Sanchez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T10#
Yung is desperately trying to improve his position but Sanchez has a good base and remains in mount.
Sanchez tries to control but Yung wriggling away.
Sanchez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sanchez wants to control the pace but Yung is squirming around nicely.
Yung is looking to improve his position but Sanchez isn't that keen on the idea.
Sanchez is stalling here but it's allowed Yung to get half guard. #T11#
Sanchez trying to mount his opponent but Yung defends it.
Sanchez is keen to just control but Yung is a slippery customer.
Yung trying to control here.
Yung is looking for a sweep. Sanchez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but Yung defending well.
Yung works his way to full guard. Good work.#T12#
Sanchez pushes down on Yung's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Sanchez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Yung wants to control but Sanchez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sanchez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yung keeps working.
Yung is looking for a sweep. Sanchez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sanchez works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (13) vs (7) Yung
Sanchez tries to control but Yung wriggling away. #T13#
Sanchez is stalling here but it's allowed Yung to get half guard.
Sanchez wants to free his trapped foot but Yung is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Yung has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sanchez is working away from the top position though.
Yung regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Yung keeps moving.
Sanchez looking to pass the guard. #T14#
Yung looking for a sweep. Not yet Yung, not yet.
Sanchez looking to sit in guard and control but Yung gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanchez (13) vs (9) Yung
Sanchez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Yung manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanchez (15) vs (9) Yung
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Yung holds on and takes a little breather.
Sanchez's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Yung has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sanchez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yung can't keep his opponent in guard - Sanchez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sanchez trying to mount his opponent but Yung defends it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sanchez takes the fight on points by 15 to 9.
Jesus Sanchez tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: CWC 236
Date: Aug 01, 2021

185 cm
39 yrs
176 lbs

180 cm
35 yrs
180 lbs

OMalley

Sanchez

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 7 losses; Conor OMalley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Jesus Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Sanchez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in OMalley's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: OMalley (0) vs (2) Sanchez
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but OMalley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OMalley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanchez is one step ahead there.
OMalley controlling the position.
OMalley lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OMalley (2) vs (2) Sanchez
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sanchez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OMalley (2) vs (4) Sanchez
Sanchez stopping the sweep attempt from OMalley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but OMalley is keeping the position.
Sanchez advances to half guard. #T1#
Sanchez controlling the action here.
OMalley is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at JAG Battle Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
OMalley trying to control here.
OMalley is controlling Sanchez's trapped leg to prevent Sanchez from advancing to side control.
OMalley trying to control here.
OMalley wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sanchez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sanchez tries to pass the half guard into mount. OMalley knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
OMalley is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
OMalley trying to control here. #SUB#
OMalley has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Sanchez escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Sanchez!
Score +3 for passing guard: OMalley (2) vs (7) Sanchez
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sanchez controls the position.
OMalley stops Sanchez from passing to mount.
OMalley manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OMalley (4) vs (7) Sanchez
Sanchez is looking to control OMalley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sanchez avoid being mounted?#SUB#
OMalley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T3#
Sanchez wants to control but OMalley is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sanchez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sanchez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OMalley (4) vs (9) Sanchez
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but OMalley keeps moving.
OMalley wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
OMalley trying to keep a closed guard but Sanchez is proving a slippery customer.
OMalley keeping full guard, as Sanchez tries to pass.
OMalley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but OMalley keeps moving.
Sanchez postures up.
Sanchez trying to control but OMalley is working from the bottom.
OMalley looking to control.
Sanchez trying to control but OMalley is working from the bottom. #SUB#
OMalley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sanchez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sanchez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T5#
Sanchez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
OMalley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
OMalley is really struggling to control Sanchez but he's trying to hold on to the position.
OMalley is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sanchez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but OMalley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OMalley looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T6#
Sanchez 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.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but OMalley keeps moving.
OMalley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but OMalley keeps moving.
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. OMalley is keeping the position for now. #T7#
OMalley trying to control the position.
OMalley being controlled here, momentarily.
OMalley is trying to keep Sanchez in close.
OMalley wants to sweep here but Sanchez controlling him for the moment.
Sanchez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sanchez pushes down on OMalley's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sanchez prevents OMalley from improving his position.#T8#
Sanchez wants to free his trapped foot but OMalley is holding on for dear life with his legs.
OMalley is not content to let Sanchez control the position.
OMalley holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Sanchez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: OMalley (4) vs (12) Sanchez
OMalley tries to lock up and control but Sanchez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
OMalley really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
OMalley is working hard here to advance position.
Sanchez controlling from the full mount. #T9#
OMalley sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sanchez trying to mount his opponent but OMalley defends it.
Sanchez is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
OMalley actively working from the bottom here.
Sanchez is controlling the pace.
OMalley preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T10#
OMalley is trying to maintain the position but Sanchez is very close to passing his half guard.
Sanchez trying to control from half guard but OMalley is working away.
Sanchez is thwarting OMalley's attempts to control the position.
Sanchez prevents OMalley from improving his position.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but OMalley is defending well.
OMalley is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Sanchez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T11##SUB#
OMalley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sanchez controlling the pace.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but OMalley defending well.
Sanchez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sanchez tries to pass the half guard into mount. OMalley knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
OMalley trying to control from the bottom.
Sanchez is keen to just control but OMalley is a slippery customer.#T12##SUB2#
Sanchez is looking for a kimura here.
Sanchez wants to lay and pray for a moment but OMalley keeps working.
OMalley wants to control but Sanchez is keeping busy.
OMalley is trying to get back to full guard.
OMalley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sanchez is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Sanchez is working for a kimura but OMalley is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Sanchez is working for a kimura but OMalley is defending it quite comfortably. #T13#
OMalley wants to control but Sanchez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
OMalley is looking for a sweep. Sanchez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sanchez is keen to just control but OMalley is a slippery customer.
OMalley is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
OMalley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sanchez is looking to advance position but OMalley won't allow it. #T14#
Sanchez is looking to take a break and control but OMalley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but OMalley is defending well.
Sanchez is looking to stall here but OMalley recovers full guard.
OMalley has his hands on Sanchez's head, controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. OMalley is keeping the position for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sanchez wins on points by 12 to 4.
Jesus Sanchez bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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