Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: CFC 566
Date: Jul 01, 2023

#R1#
Lugnunum fails with a takedown attempt.
Lugnunum shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nelson as he avoids it easily.
A lazy body kick from Nelson #TD#
and Lugnunum decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nelson's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Nelson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lugnunum.
Lugnunum throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Nelson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lugnunum can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lugnunum keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nelson's head.
Lugnunum trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lugnunum looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lugnunum pushing down on Nelson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Nelson taking some punishment here, with Lugnunum in his half guard.
Lugnunum lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lugnunum wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nelson keeps working.
Nelson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lugnunum.
Lugnunum is nestled in close to Nelson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lugnunum thows a huge punch but Nelson dodges it nicely.
Lugnunum perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lugnunum not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nelson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lugnunum is keen to just control but Nelson is a slippery customer.
Still in half guard, Lugnunum seems content to control.
Lugnunum working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Lugnunum scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lugnunum working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson looks winded!
Nelson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lugnunum not doing much here.
Lugnunum looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nelson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lugnunum lands a big elbow - Nelson is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Lugnunum!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herminos Lugnunum!
A very excited looking Herminos Lugnunum 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: TOF 20
Date: Jun 18, 2023

#R1#
Archer swings for the body but Archibald moves out of range.
Archibald slips a jab from Archer .
Archibald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Archer manages to avoid it.
Archer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Archer jabs Archibald to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Archer stuffs the takedown attempt from Archibald. Archibald gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archibald throws a body punch but Archer moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Archer . Archibald does a little dance to reset his feet.
Archibald changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Archibald lands a slapping body shot.
Archer just misses with a punch to the body. #T1##CL2#
Archibald gets a clinch.
Archibald is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Archer tries to circle away but Archibald has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Archer breaks from the clinch.
Archer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Archibald sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Archer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Archibald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Archer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Archibald was well out of range. Poor timing from Archer .
Archibald avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Archer lands a really nice looking cross but Archibald seems unphased. #T2#
Archibald tries to close the distance and clinch but Archer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Archer misses with a body punch
and Archibald counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Archer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Archibald wants to clinch.
Archer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Archibald counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A left and a right from Archer both land. Nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Archibald moves into the clinch successfully.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Archibald.#BC#
Archer manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Archibald defending well as Archer loads up on a big left hand.
A nice side step and Archibald releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Archibald moves in looking to clinch but Archer pushes him off.
Archer throws a hook but Archibald blocks it.
Archer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Archibald doesn't manage to clinch there - Archer circles away.
Archer throws a body shot but no joy.
A countering left hand to the body from Archibald misses.
Archibald tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Archer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Archer looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Archer keeps the fight on the outside.
Archer misses with a lunging right hand
and Archibald counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Archer scores with a jab.#T4#
Archer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Archibald manages to avoid it.
Archer missing with a left hand there. Archibald was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Archer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Archibald ducks under a wild hook from Archer .
Archer throws a body punch but Archibald moves out of range.
Archibald appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Archer looks to score with a jab to the body but Archibald is just out of range.
Archibald looks to throw the jab but Archer is out of range. #CL2#
Archibald closes the distance and pushes Archer back into the cage.
Archibald tries a body shot but Archer blocks it.
Archibald is trying to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Noah Archer dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Archer . Archibald does a little dance to reset his feet.
Archer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Archibald can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Archibald has managed to clinch.
Archibald is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Archer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Archer wants to get back to striking at distance but Archibald won't allow it.
Archer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Archibald trying to stall but Archer improves his position.
Archer is trying to break the clinch but Archibald has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Archer breaks from the clinch.
Archibald thows a left - swing and a miss!
Archibald tries to clinch but Archer moves away
and Archer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Archer is looking to wear down Archibald with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer connects with a jab.
Noah Archer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Archer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Archibald sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Archibald uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Archer .
Archibald now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Noah Archer is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Archibald avoids the body shot from Archer .
A nice side step and Archibald releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Archer clobbers Archibald with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Archibald avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Archer swings widly with a right hand
and Archibald counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Archer looks to score with a jab to the body but Archibald is just out of range.
Archer misses with a lunging right hand
and Archibald counters with a one-two to the body.
Noah Archer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Archibald is looking to clinch.
It looked like Archer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Archibald.
The fight stays on the outside here - Archibald looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Archer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Archibald.#CL2#
Archibald closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
Archer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Archer wants to get back to striking at distance but Archibald won't allow it.
Archer wants to get back to striking at distance but Archibald won't allow it. #BC#
Archer manages to break the clinch.
Archibald wants to clinch.
Archer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Archibald fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Archer went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Archibald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Archer .
Archibald is looking to clinch but Archer is avoiding it.
Archer is looking for a counter combo.#T3#
Archer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Archibald counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Archer misses the body punch
and Archer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Archibald clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Archer .
Archer wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Archer manages to break the clinch.
Archer misses with a wild body shot.
Archibald swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Archer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Archibald counters with a nice body shot.
Archer ducks under a wild hook from Archibald.
Archer was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Archer digs a good body shot into Archibald's ribs.#T4#
Good exchange - Archibald coming out on top.
Archer throws a series of punches but Archibald moves out of range.
Archer misses the shot to the body.
Archibald looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Archibald tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Archer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Archibald wants to clinch
enabling Archer to counter with a crisp jab.
Archibald tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Archibald keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Archer .
Archibald now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
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 Noah Archer 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Archibald tries to clinch up.
Archer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Archer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Archibald.
Archibald closes this distance looking for a takedown but Archer circles away.
Archer is looking to counter punch.
Archer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Archer misses the target.#CL2#
Archibald instigates a clinch. #BC#
Archer breaks the clinch.
Archer misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archibald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Archer manages to avoid it.
Archibald throws a nice looking combination but Archer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Archer keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Archer lands a nice shot to the body.
Archibald tries to clinch there but Archer circles away.
Archibald tries to clinch up but Archer circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Archibald drives through with a takedown into guard.
Archer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Archibald is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Archer is wriggling around but Archibald manages to pass to half guard.
Archibald stops Archer from getting back to his feet.
Archibald perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Archibald passes the guard and advances to mount!
Archibald wants to control the pace but Archer is squirming around nicely.
Crispin Archibald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB2#
Archer is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Archibald locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Archer is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Crispin Archibald!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 12, 2023

#R1#
Freitas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fontaine connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Freitas scrambles back to his feet.
Freitas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fontaine connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Freitas scrambles back to his feet.
Freitas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fontaine tries to avoid it but Freitas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fontaine to the ground. Fontaine escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Freitas tries to clinch but Fontaine moves out of range.
Fontaine takes a swing at Freitas's ribcage but misses.
Freitas doesn't manage to clinch there - Fontaine circles away.
Fontaine fires out a quick counter leg kick but Freitas just manages to avoid it.
Freitas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Freitas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fontaine paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fontaine appears to be looking for a big counter.
Freitas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fontaine moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fontaine misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Freitas feints the counter takedown.
Fontaine throws a body shot but no joy.
Fontaine with a nice cross.
Fontaine lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
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!
Fontaine's jab looks to have found its range, popping Freitas under the eye.
Olivier Fontaine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fontaine throws a right and a left that both miss.
Freitas tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fontaine defends well and Freitas ends up having to push Fontaine into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Fontaine misses the target.
Freitas takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Fontaine works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Freitas shoots in for a double leg but Fontaine sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Olivier Fontaine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eder Freitas.
Freitas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Freitas slips a jab and a cross from Fontaine.
Freitas with a poor takedown
and Fontaine counters with a left and a right that stings Freitas.
Freitas looks winded!#KD#
Fontaine throws a left that rocks Freitas and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Fontaine dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Freitas regain composure! #ROC#Freitas is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fontaine landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Freitas is still in real trouble! Can Fontaine finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fontaine wants to take a breather but Freitas manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Fontaine.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fontaine sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fontaine pushes down on Freitas's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Freitas seems to have recovered his senses.
Fontaine looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Freitas is not content to let Fontaine control the position.
Fontaine prevents Freitas from improving his position.
Fontaine is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Freitas!
Fontaine lands a nice shot to the head.
Fontaine tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fontaine can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Freitas is looking to escape. #T3#
Fontaine looking to control and managing it successfully.
Freitas bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Freitas wants to control from the top but Fontaine keeps moving. #T4#
Fontaine wants to sweep but no luck.
Freitas trying to control but Fontaine is working from the bottom.
Fontaine working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fontaine is really struggling to control Freitas but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Fontaine has Freitas pulled in close to control his posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Olivier Fontaine dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Fontaine looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Freitas!
Fontaine is looking to take a break and control but Freitas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Olivier Fontaine overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fontaine tries to move into full mount but can't pass Freitas's legs.
Fontaine just content to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freitas is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Fontaine wants to control but Freitas is keeping him busy.
Freitas is looking for a sweep.
Fontaine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Freitas keeps working.
Freitas manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Freitas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Fontaine 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. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Freitas is refusing to be controlled, as Fontaine sits in half guard.
Freitas trying to control here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Freitas needs to keep his hands up - Fontaine had a free shot at his head there.
Fontaine lands with an overhand left.
Fontaine lands a jab-cross combination.
Fontaine's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Fontaine duly obliges.
Fontaine stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fontaine wants it to stay on the feet.#T3#
Fontaine lands an overhand right.
Olivier Fontaine is winning the standup battle so far.
Fontaine jabs at Freitas's body.
Fontaine ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Freitas is breathing heavily.
Fontaine connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Freitas! He's out on his feet! Fontaine rushes in and drops Freitas with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Olivier Fontaine!

Event: TOF 14
Date: May 07, 2023

#R1#
Archibald keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Archibald feinted with a counter takedown.
Archibald connects with a body shot.
Archibald looks to score with a jab to the body but Rodriguez is just out of range.
Rodriguez misses with a straight left.
Rodriguez throws a body punch but Archibald moves out of range.
Archibald swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rodriguez shoots for a takedown but Archibald saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodriguez misses the target.
Archibald is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archibald tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rodriguez swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Rodriguez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Archibald's guard.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Archibald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Rodriguez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Archibald has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rodriguez has passed into side control.
Rodriguez tries to move to mount but Archibald blocks the move with his legs.
Archibald is trying to escape the position but Rodriguez is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Rodriguez tries for a kimura but Archibald is defending well.
Rodriguez trying to control the action but Archibald is working from the bottom. #T2#
Archibald sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Archibald knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rodriguez on the ground.
Rodriguez slips a nice elbow through Archibald's hands, connecting with Archibald's forehead.#SUB2#
Rodriguez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Archibald trying to hold on to Rodriguez's head to control him but Rodriguez postures up. #T3#
Rodriguez moves nicely into side control.
Archibald is letting Rodriguez control him for a moment.
Archibald can't do much from the bottom here.
Rodriguez moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Rodriguez has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rodriguez trying to control but Archibald is having none of it. #SUB2#
Rodriguez wants to finish this one by submission but Archibald is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws some wild stikes that Archibald manages to avoid easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriguez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rodriguez Rodriguez dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Archibald misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Rodriguez gets the takedown into side control.
Rodriguez passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Archibald!
Archibald is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Rodriguez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rodriguez looking to finish with strikes here!
Archibald wants to hold on but Rodriguez pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rodriguez is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Archibald has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Rodriguez mounts Archibald! Really nice guard pass there! #T1#
Rodriguez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rodriguez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Rodriguez is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Archibald to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Archibald shrugs it off.
Rodriguez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rodriguez moves to take his opponent's back. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rodriguez tries to get the hooks in deep but Archibald pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Archibald showing good submission defense here. #SUB2#
Rodriguez looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Archibald is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rodriguez Rodriguez!

Event: CFC 551
Date: May 06, 2023

#R1#
Nelson shoots in but Schneider avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Schneider slips a straight right by Nelson.
Nelson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Schneider looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nelson throws a jab but it's blocked by Schneider.
Nelson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schneider.
Nelson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kyle Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelson throws a jab when Schneider was well out of range.
Nelson throws a leg kick but Schneider moved away.
Nelson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Schneider wants to counter the offense by Nelson and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson swings away with a body shot that misses #CL2#
and Schneider counters by moving into the clinch.
Schneider is struggling to control the position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #TD2#
Schneider jumps guard. #T1#
Schneider keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Schneider is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Schneider tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Schneider looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Schneider is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T2#
Schneider tries to pass to full mount but Nelson defends it.
Schneider frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Schneider sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Schneider looking to control but Nelson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Nelson tries to hold on but Schneider postures up.
Schneider wants to take his opponent's back but Nelson doesn't allow it.
Nelson can't escape the position.
Schneider takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nelson can't escape the position.
Schneider takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Nelson looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Schneider controlling the positon.#SUB2#
Schneider looking for the RNC.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Good control from Schneider.#SUB2#
Schneider is looking for the choke from the back position but Nelson is controlling his hands well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fred Schneider dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nelson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Schneider at a distance. #CL#
Nelson clinches.
Schneider has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Schneider leaning against his opponent.
Schneider lands an uppercut.
Schneider taking a breather.
Nelson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #TD2#
Schneider decides to pull guard.
Nelson trying to control but Schneider is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Schneider looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Schneider trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Nelson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Schneider has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nelson has managed to get both his arms back between Schneider's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Nelson throwing strikes from guard but Schneider blocks nicely.
Schneider keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Schneider is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Schneider bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nelson's guard. #REVB#
Nelson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Schneider's guard. #REVR#
Schneider bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nelson's guard. #REVB#
Schneider looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Schneider is pushing down on Nelson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nelson is fighting to maintain full guard but Schneider has managed to sneak the leg through.
Schneider with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Schneider is trying to control. Nelson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Schneider is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nelson sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Schneider 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.
Nelson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Schneider is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Schneider moves nicely into side control.
Schneider works to advance to full mount. Nelson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Schneider controlling from mount.
Nelson really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB2#
Schneider 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. Nelson turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Schneider off and cradles Nelson's limp body as Schneider celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Fred Schneider!
During a confident post fight interview, Fred Schneider thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CFC 551
Date: May 06, 2023

#R1#
Jay fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wilkins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've been hearing reports that Wilkins has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jay ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jay swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wilkins.#CUT2#It looks like Jamie Wilkins has been cut.
Jay closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Wilkins! Jay dives in looking to finish! Wilkins is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kobra Jay!

Event: CFC 544
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1#
Nelson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nelson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chukwuma. Chukwuma obviously looking to wear him down.
Nelson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nelson tries to land a front kick but Chukwuma steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chukwuma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chukwuma but Chukwuma pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chukwuma thinks about countering with a body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chukwuma.
Nelson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chukwuma makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Chukwuma lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nelson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Chukwuma counters with an inside leg kick.
Chukwuma avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nelson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nelson throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nelson is looking to clinch but Chukwuma is avoiding it.
Chukwuma avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nelson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chukwuma works the jab nicely.#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Chukwuma. #CL#
Chukwuma gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nelson throws a head punch that misses.
Chukwuma landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Chukwuma works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hand to the body from Chukwuma.
Nelson looks winded!
Chukwuma pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Chukwuma lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chukwuma gets through Nelson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Chukwuma.
Chukwuma landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Chukwuma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nelson backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chukwuma softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chukwuma lands a nice knee to the body.
Chukwuma landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #T2#
Chukwuma landing knees to the head.
Knees to the body from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chukwuma.
Chukwuma lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A nice right hand lands inside from Chukwuma.
Nelson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chukwuma lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Kyle Nelson has been cut.
Chukwuma lands a nice knee to the body.
Chukwuma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nelson backwards.
Chukwuma lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chukwuma.
A short left from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Chukwuma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nelson backwards. #ROC#Nelson is rocked!#T3#
Chukwuma lands a big right hand that drops Nelson! The killer instinct kicks in and Chukwuma finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Chukwuma!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tinashe Chukwuma!
Our winner, Tinashe Chukwuma, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: CFC 543
Date: Apr 08, 2023

#R1#
Dahir with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sheppherd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sheppherd moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sheppherd misses with a body kick.#TD#
Dahir shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sheppherd's guard.
Sheppherd is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Dahir dives into side control. #REVB#
Sheppherd is trying to improve his position.
Sheppherd is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Sheppherd's face as Dahir controls the position.
Dahir's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Check out the look on Dahir's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sheppherd takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #T1#
A lull in the action here as Dahir stalls from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dahir scoring with punches from side control.
Dahir working the ground and pound.
Dahir taking a breather here.
Sheppherd is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dahir connects with a decent elbow.
Dahir cracks Sheppherd with a big right hand but Sheppherd just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Dahir in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T2#
Dahir landing strikes.
Dahir scoring with punches from side control.
Dahir moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Dahir landing a few strikes. #ROC#Sheppherd is rocked!
Dahir content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Sheppherd takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Sheppherd is still in real trouble! Can Dahir finish him?
A big shot lands for Dahir! That's hurt Sheppherd! Will he recover? Dahir fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Omar Dahir!
Omar Dahir thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: TOF 9
Date: Apr 02, 2023

#R1#
Gaines misses with a straight left.
Archibald ducks under a wild hook from Gaines.
A quick step to the side and Archibald tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Archibald wants to clinch.
Gaines throws a jab but it's blocked by Archibald.
Gaines bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Archibald's head backwards.
Dean Gaines seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Archibald is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaines works Archibald's body with a nice hook.
Archibald tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gaines let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Gaines tests Archibald's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#It looks like Crispin Archibald has been cut.
Archibald misses with a hook.
Gaines ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Archibald moves away.
Archibald throws a jab but it's blocked by Gaines.
Archibald walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gaines misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Archibald throws a nice looking combination but Gaines bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Archibald fails with the takedown
and Gaines counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#Archibald is rocked!
Gaines connects with a body shot that sends Archibald's belly button to the back.
Gaines throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Gaines lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Oh Archibald is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Good shot there by Gaines.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gaines throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Archibald seems to have got his legs back now.
Archibald blocks a jab.
Archibald attempts a counter takedown but Gaines avoids it well and moves away.
Archibald tries to move into range but Gaines moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gaines uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gaines lands a nice looking body shot.
Gaines tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Archibald was well out of range. Poor timing from Gaines.
Nice body punch from Gaines.
Gaines lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Archibald gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Gaines gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Archibald is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dean Gaines!

Event: CFC 537
Date: Mar 18, 2023

#R1#
Bizzy digs a good hook to Wilkins's body.
Bizzy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT2#It looks like Jamie Wilkins has been cut.
Bizzy misses with a wild combination.
Bizzy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lark Bizzy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bizzy.
Bizzy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wilkins in his tracks.
Bizzy lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Wilkins up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Bizzy from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Wilkins's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lark Bizzy!

Event: CFC 535
Date: Mar 11, 2023

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Eclaro. Sheppherd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sheppherd unleashes a big counter combination but Eclaro bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sheppherd throws a chopping leg kick but Eclaro manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sheppherd fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Eclaro checks it well.
Eclaro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Eclaro misses with a shot to the body
and Sheppherd counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sheppherd cracks Eclaro with an open hand slap.
Sheppherd throws a hook to the side of Eclaro's head but Eclaro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sheppherd connects with a body shot that sends Eclaro's belly button to the back.
Good work by Eclaro as he checks the leg kick.
Eclaro attempts a counter takedown but Sheppherd avoids it well and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eclaro. Sheppherd does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheppherd throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Eclaro counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sheppherd won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eclaro misses with the ground and pound.
Eclaro trying to control the action but Sheppherd is working from the bottom.
Sheppherd really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Eclaro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Eclaro throws an elbow but Sheppherd slips to the side and avoids it well.#T1#
Sheppherd regains half guard.#ES2#
Sheppherd manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Sheppherd looks to throw the jab but Eclaro is out of range.
Sheppherd misses with the body kick#TD#
and Eclaro counters with a takedown into side control.
Eclaro misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Eclaro is looking to take a break and control but Sheppherd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Eclaro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Eclaro misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #T2#
Eclaro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sheppherd keeps working.
Sheppherd prevents Eclaro from moving into mount.
Eclaro tries to score with some ground and pound. Sheppherd controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eclaro is chipping away with strikes.
Sheppherd tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Eclaro is looking to take a break and control but Sheppherd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sheppherd is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Sheppherd takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Eclaro fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sheppherd parries the strikes from Eclaro easily there. Eclaro is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Sheppherd to escape. #SUB#
Eclaro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Eclaro swings around for an armbar but Sheppherd sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Eclaro's guard.
Eclaro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sheppherd is one step ahead there.
Sheppherd wants to pass the guard but Eclaro is keeping the position.
Eclaro looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sheppherd puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T4#
Eclaro is trying to get back to full guard.
Sheppherd wants to control but Eclaro is keeping him busy.
Sheppherd throws a strike but Eclaro avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Eclaro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Sheppherd pulls Eclaro in close to prevent any damage.
Eclaro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Eclaro trying to control the position from guard on top but Sheppherd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eclaro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sheppherd swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Trey Sheppherd 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#
Sheppherd comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Eclaro dodges the punch combination from Sheppherd.
Eclaro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sheppherd misses with a few strikes there.
Sheppherd is looking to chop away at Eclaro's legs.
Eclaro blocks a low kick nicely.
Eclaro feinted with a counter takedown.
A head kick from Sheppherd lands but Eclaro takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheppherd slips under a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sheppherd.
Sheppherd staying out of range there.
A lazy body kick from Sheppherd #TD#
and Eclaro counters with a takedown into side control. #T1#
Sheppherd is not content to let Eclaro control the position.
Eclaro postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
You can see the frustration on Sheppherd's face as Eclaro controls the position.
Sheppherd tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Eclaro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sheppherd gets back to half guard.
Eclaro trying to control the action but Sheppherd is working from the bottom.
Eclaro missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sheppherd is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Eclaro scores with a couple of nice shots.
Eclaro prevents Sheppherd from improving his position.
Eclaro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sheppherd knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Sheppherd is trying to get back to full guard.
Eclaro keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Eclaro working Sheppherd over with strikes.
Sheppherd is in trouble now - Eclaro has advanced to mount!
Eclaro thowing shots but they're missing.
Sheppherd manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Sheppherd, under a barage of strikes from Eclaro.
Eclaro wants to pass the guard but Sheppherd is defending well.
Sheppherd has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Eclaro is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Eclaro takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Eclaro is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Eclaro drops an elbow to the side of Sheppherd's head.
Eclaro takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Eclaro wants to work for an arm triangle but Sheppherd is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Eclaro working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Eclaro thows a huge punch but Sheppherd dodges it nicely.
Eclaro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sheppherd keeps working. #T4#
Eclaro missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Eclaro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Eclaro throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Eclaro wants to work for an arm triangle but Sheppherd is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Eclaro not doing much here.
Eclaro is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Eclaro looking to finish with strikes here!
Sheppherd is desperately trying to improve his position but Eclaro has a good base and remains in mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Eclaro dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Sheppherd throws a leg kick but Eclaro moved away.
Sheppherd misses with a wild body shot.
Eclaro tries to counter with a takedown but Sheppherd is quick to defend against it.
Sheppherd pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD#
Eclaro gets the takedown into side control.
Sheppherd is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Eclaro tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Eclaro has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sheppherd is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eclaro trying to control the position but Sheppherd is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sheppherd tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Eclaro wants to control but Sheppherd is keeping him busy. #T1##SUB#
Eclaro tries for a kimura but Sheppherd is defending well.
Sheppherd is looking to regain half guard here but Eclaro keeps moving and retains side control.
Eclaro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sheppherd keeps working.
Sheppherd is looking to regain half guard here but Eclaro keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here.
Eclaro scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sheppherd to see if he's OK.#T2#
The strikes coming from Eclaro are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sheppherd can't do much from the bottom here.
Eclaro tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB#
Eclaro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sheppherd, who protects the arm well.
Sheppherd is not content to let Eclaro control the position.
Eclaro misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Sheppherd parries the strikes from Eclaro easily there. Eclaro is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Sheppherd to escape. #T3##SUB#
Eclaro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sheppherd gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Sheppherd wants to hold on but Eclaro pushes him away.
Eclaro postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sheppherd looks a forlorn figure.
Sheppherd in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Sheppherd is squirming around, avoiding Eclaro's attempts to control the action.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Eclaro cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Eclaro thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T4#
Eclaro misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Eclaro throws some wild stikes that Sheppherd manages to avoid easily.
Sheppherd is in all sorts of trouble here.
Eclaro with the ground and pound from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eclaro punching from mount but Sheppherd doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Eclaro wants to control the action but instead Sheppherd gets a body lock and reverses into Eclaro's guard! Nice work! #SUB#
Eclaro looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Sheppherd is defending well. Eclaro quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Sheppherd has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Eclaro celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paul Eclaro!
Paul Eclaro thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 08, 2023

#R1##CL#
Jagal gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jagal prevents a body shot from LaCroix.
Jagal throws a blind hook that connects with the side of LaCroixs head. #CUT#It looks like Jackson LaCroix has been cut.
Stalling in the clinch from Jagal.
LaCroix tries to break the clinch but Jagal is controlling the position. #BC2#
LaCroix pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
LaCroix throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL#
Jagal takes the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
LaCroix is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jagal is keeping busy.
A right hook to the body lands for Jagal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jagal dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
LaCroix stalling in the clinch but Jagal improves position.
LaCroix is looking to break free of the clinch but Jagal has double underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jagal as LaCroix tries to tie him up.
A short right from Jagal on the inside. #T1#
LaCroix tries to break the clinch but Jagal is controlling the position.
Jagal content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jagal dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jagal has LaCroix pressed against the cage.
Jagal pressing his opponent against the cage.
LaCroix misses with a hook from the clinch.
LaCroix wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
LaCroix is trying to stall.
LaCroix being controlled against the cage.
LaCroix is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jagal pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jagal lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jagal blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Jagal.
LaCroix looks winded!
Jagal is struggling to control the position.
LaCroix throws a head punch that misses.
LaCroix tries to score a body lock takedown but Jagal shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jagal lands a left hand that snaps the head of LaCroix backwards.
LaCroix wants to get back to striking at distance but Jagal won't allow it.
Jagal pushes LaCroix back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jagal avoiding damage. #BC2#
LaCroix manages to break the clinch. #KD#
Jagal feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends LaCroix sprawling to the canvas! LaCroix rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Jagal finish him?!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T3##CL#
Jagal rushes LaCroix and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jagal pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jagal effectively controlling the action here.
LaCroix wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jagal lands a nice shot to the body.
Jagal content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Prince Jagal.#CL#
Jagal clinches up with LaCroix and pushes him back against the cage.
LaCroix looking to slow down the pace here.
LaCroix struggles to land a body shot inside as Jagal controls his hands.
LaCroix is looking to control Jagal's arms but Jagal gets an underhook and turns him. Now LaCroix has his back to the cage.
Jagal displaying some good clinch control by pressing LaCroix up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Jagal as the two fighters clinch. #T4#
Jagal pushes LaCroix back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
LaCroix misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jagal stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jagal taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
LaCroix is trying to push Jagal away but Jagal has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jagal stalling the fight.
Stalling in the clinch from Jagal.
Jagal blocks a body shot from LaCroix.
Nice body punch from LaCroix - that landed with a thud.
Jagal slows down the pace here.
LaCroix tries to throw a body punch but Jagal avoids it by throwing LaCroix back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Prince Jagal dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jackson LaCroix's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
LaCroix scores with a three punch combo!
Jagal moves out of range of the body kick.#CL#
LaCroix tries to keep at a distance but Jagal has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Jagal.
LaCroix letting Jagal take a breather here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Jagal for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Prince Jagal.
A punch combination from LaCroix misses.
Sloppy strikes from LaCroix. Those never looked like landing.
Jagal seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Jagal clinches up against the cage.
Jagal taking a breather.
Jagal has LaCroix pushed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaCroix tries to land knees in the clinch but Jagal avoids the damage to the body.
Jagal digs a right hand underneath LaCroix's ribcage. LaCroix let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Prince Jagal has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jagal holding his opponent close, against the cage.
LaCroix struggles to land a body shot inside as Jagal controls his hands. #T1#
Jagal controlling the action here for a moment.
Jagal looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A right hand to the body from Jagal.
LaCroix is breathing heavily.
Jagal prevents LaCroix from breaking the clinch.
Jagal stalling the fight.
Jagal works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
LaCroix tries to break free but Jagal pushes him back against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jagal as LaCroix tries to tie him up.
Jagal stalling against the cage.
LaCroix tries to break the clinch but Jagal is controlling the position.
LaCroix letting Jagal take a breather here.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
LaCroix struggles to land a body shot inside as Jagal controls his hands.
LaCroix is trying to pull guard but Jagal has him pressed against the cage.
LaCroix is working for takedown but Jagal is calmly controlling the position for now.
A left hand lands to the body for Jagal.
Jagal lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jagal holding his opponent close, against the cage.
LaCroix tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jagal is pushing LaCroix up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jagal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that LaCroix can do to turn this around?
Jagal slows down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Prince Jagal.#CL#
Jagal clinches up with LaCroix and pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
LaCroix misses with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jagal stalling the fight.
Jagal manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jagal throws a blind hook that connects with the side of LaCroixs head. #BC2#
LaCroix's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Prince Jagal is winning the standup battle so far.
Jagal takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jagal is on the wrong end of a nice combination from LaCroix.#T4##CL#
Jagal moves into the clinch successfully.
LaCroix wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Good body shot from Jagal.
A right hand to the body from Jagal.
Jagal has LaCroix pressed against the cage.
Jagal slows down the pace here.
Jagal is pushing LaCroix up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jagal gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Jagal is stalling here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jagal has LaCroix pushed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Prince Jagal dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jackson LaCroix's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Jagal moves into the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Prince Jagal.
A looping hook to the body misses from LaCroix. Jagal does a little dance to reset his feet.
LaCroix circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Jagal clinches up against the cage.
Jagal slowing the pace effectively.
A bit of stalling here from Jagal.
LaCroix is trying to break the clinch but Jagal is controlling him.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jagal.
Jagal lands a shot to the body.
LaCroix has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaCroix is looking to break free of the clinch but Jagal has double underhooks.
Jagal digs a right hand underneath LaCroix's ribcage. LaCroix let out a lung full of air as it connected.
LaCroix takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jagal.
Jagal will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning LaCroix up against the cage.
Jagal lands a body punch. #T1#
LaCroix is trying to break free.
LaCroix wants to take the fight to the mat but Jagal manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jagal leaning against his opponent.
Jagal lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down LaCroix.
A short body shot lands from Jagal as the two fighters clinch.
Jagal leaning against his opponent.
Jagal is stalling here.
Jagal seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Prince Jagal.#CL#
Jagal has LaCroix up against the cage in a clinch.
Jagal just leaning against LaCroix, taking a breather.
Jagal lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jagal presses LaCroix against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jackson LaCroix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jagal leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jagal.
Jagal stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jagal slowing the pace effectively.
Jagal taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jagal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jagal is stalling here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Prince Jagal.#CL#
Jagal moves into the clinch.
LaCroix can't break the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Jagal.
LaCroix tries to score a body lock takedown but Jagal shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T3#
Come on Jagal - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jagal has LaCroix pushed against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Jagal as the two fighters clinch.
Jagal is struggling to control the position.
Jagal is struggling to control the position.
Prince Jagal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
LaCroix drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Prince Jagal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson LaCroix.
Jagal leaning his opponent against the cage.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Prince Jagal.
LaCroix avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from LaCroix! But no joy.
LaCroix drops his hands momentarily and Jagal takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT#That has opened up Jackson LaCroix's cut even more.#CL#
Jagal closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
LaCroix misses with a hook to the ribs.
LaCroix looking to slow down the pace here.
LaCroix misses with a punch to the body.
Jagal lands a nice shot to the body.
LaCroix has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on LaCroix's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jagal avoiding damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jagal lands a body shot in the clinch.
LaCroix misses with some punches.
LaCroix with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Prince Jagal showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jagal, 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 David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Prince Jagal!

Event: CFC 531
Date: Feb 25, 2023

#R1#
Montana takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nelson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Montana misses with a straight right. #CL#
Montana rushes Nelson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nelson misses with a body punch.
Nelson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Montana misses with a body punch.
Nelson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Montana lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nelson backwards.
Montana can't find room to land a body shot as Nelson controls the action.
Montana lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montana works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Montana pushes Nelson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Montana misses with a hook to the ribs.
Montana tries to throw a body punch but Nelson avoids it by throwing Montana back against the cage.
Nelson takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Montana struggles to land a body shot inside as Nelson controls his hands. #BC#
Montana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Montana throws a hook but Nelson avoids it easily.#CL2#
Nelson clinches with his opponent.
Montana lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nelson backwards.
Montana misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Montana.
A frustrated look appears on Nelson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short left from Montana.
Nelson misses with a body punch.
Montana can't find room to land a body shot as Nelson controls the action.
Montana goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Montana tries to work over Nelson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nelson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Montana working aggressively here.
Montana struggles to land a body shot inside as Nelson controls his hands.
Montana swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Montana goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Montana misses with a punch to the body.
Montana goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Montana lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Montana tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Montana misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nelson is looking to break free of the clinch but Montana has double underhooks.
Montana is leaning against Nelson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nelson working aggressively here.
A short right from Montana.
A short left from Montana. #T3#
Nelson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nelson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nelson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Montana has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Montana digs a right hand into Nelson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nelson's gas tank.
Montana misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Montana breaks the clinch.
Montana throws a jab when Nelson was well out of range.
Montana throws a jab but it's blocked by Nelson.
Montana misses with an uppercut. Nelson saw that one coming.
Montana throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nelson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Montana jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Montana swings for the body but Nelson moves out of range.
Michael Montana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nelson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Montana eats them both and turns towards Nelson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Montana swings for the body but Nelson moves out of range.
Nelson misses the shot to the body.
Montana swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T4#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nelson.
Montana misses with a few strikes there.
Nelson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Montana misses with a hook. Nelson ducked under it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nelson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Montana lands a jab.
Nelson misses with a wild combination.
Montana avoids the head kick by Nelson.
Nelson tries a head kick but it misses.
Montana throws an overhand right that lands on Nelson's shoulder, as Nelson tries to avoid the shot.
Nelson scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Nelson gets tackled into the cage by Montana. Montana maintains the clinch.
Nelson is trying to push Montana away but Montana has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Montana dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
A head kick by Nelson misses
and Nelson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Montana has managed to clinch.
Montana misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Montana creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Montana tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nelson's elbow.
Nelson tries to stall but Montana uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Montana blocks a body shot from Nelson.
Montana works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Montana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Montana lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montana cracks Nelson with a nice body shot.
Michael Montana has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Montana lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nelson is breathing heavily.
Montana lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nelson backwards.
Montana misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Montana. #T1#
Montana lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Montana working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Montana lands a right hand.
Montana tries to work over Nelson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Montana.
A right hand to the body from Montana.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A hook to the body from Montana.
Montana goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Montana lands a right hand. #BC#
Montana breaks the clinch.
Nelson misses with a wild combination.
Montana's corner calls for a 1-2. Montana obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T2#
Montana walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Nelson drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Montana swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Nelson's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Montana!

Event: TOF 3
Date: Feb 19, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Archibald closes the distance and clinches.
Archibald has Charleston pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Charleston manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Archibald is looking to control Charleston's arms but Charleston gets an underhook and turns him. Now Archibald has his back to the cage.
Archibald is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Charleston lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Charleston scores with a hook to the body.
Archibald looking to stall.
Archibald working aggressively here.
Archibald stalling in the clinch.
Charleston misses with a hook to the ribs.
Archibald pressing his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archibald is trying to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Crispin Archibald.
Charleston misses with a head kick.
Archibald wants to clinch up but Charleston keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Archibald wants to clinch
and Charleston counters with a nice low kick that buckles Archibald's knee momentarily.
Archibald doesn't manage to clinch there - Charleston circles away.
Archibald moves out of range of the body kick.
Charleston lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#It looks like Crispin Archibald has been cut.
Charleston scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've been told by Charleston's head coaches at Temple of Fitness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Charleston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Charleston throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Charleston stuns Archibald with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That kick from Charleston tenderised Archibald's leg. Archibald is trying to keep his angry face on.
Archibald takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T2#
Charleston throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
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!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Charleston.#ROC#Archibald is rocked!#KD#
Charleston sends Archibald crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Charleston is motioning to the referee to let Archibald up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Archibald is still on wobbly legs! Can Charleston finish him?
Charleston with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Archibald looks winded!
Charleston turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Charleston lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Archibald - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Charleston!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Levon Charleston!
Levon Charleston is the new middleweight champion!
After the fight, Levon Charleston was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: CFC 529
Date: Feb 18, 2023

#R1#
A head kick from Al Zubairi lands but Sheppherd takes it in his stride.
Sheppherd takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL#
Sheppherd clinches up against the cage.
Sheppherd keeps control of Al Zubairi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Sheppherd breaks the clinch.
Sheppherd keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Sheppherd gets a double leg takedown into Al Zubairi's guard.
Sheppherd sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Al Zubairi's guard.
Sheppherd seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1##SUB#
Sheppherd is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Al Zubairi sees it coming and defends easily.
Al Zubairi is looking to escape.
Sheppherd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Al Zubairi keeps working.
Sheppherd trying to mount his opponent but Al Zubairi defends it.
Sheppherd is looking to take a break and control but Al Zubairi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Al Zubairi looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB#
Sheppherd is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sheppherd trying to control the pace.
Sheppherd has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Al Zubairi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Al Zubairi is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Al Zubairi has given up his back here. Will Sheppherd look for the submission or keep pounding away? #SUB#
Sheppherd is persistently looking for the submission but Al Zubairi is defending it well. #SUB#
Al Zubairi tries to get to his feet, scrambling wildly. Sheppherd sees the opportunity and transitions to an armbar that forces Al Zubairi to tap. Impressive finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Trey Sheppherd!

Event: CFC 524
Date: Feb 04, 2023

#R1#
Nelson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boy.
Boy moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT#It looks like Kyle Nelson has been cut.
Nelson shoots in and drives through. Boy sprawls well.
Nelson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boy.
Boy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nelson ducks under a wild hook from Boy.
Boy throws the left hand but Nelson avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Nelson darts in and clinches Boy up against the cage.
Boy lands a hook that snaps the head of Nelson backwards.
Nelson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boy throws a head punch that misses.
Boy gets through Nelson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Boy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nelson backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nelson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Boy throws a punch but it's blocked by Nelson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boy.
Nelson can't find room to land a body shot as Boy controls the action.
Boy working aggressively here. #T1#
Boy misses with the head strike.
Nelson blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nelson.
Boy misses with a punch on the inside.
Boy scores with a shot to the side of Nelson's head.
Boy misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Boy.
Boy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nelson backwards.
Boy throws a punch but it's blocked by Nelson.
Nelson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nelson blocks an uppercut.
Boy working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nelson.
Boy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2##BC2#
Nelson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boy looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nelson defending well as Boy loads up on a big left hand.
Nelson is looking for the big counter here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nelson misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Boy misses its intended target.
Boy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nelson scores with a nice strike.
Boy avoids the body shot from Nelson.
Boy throws a big shot that misses.
Nelson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boy throws out the jab.
Big Boy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nelson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boy throws out the jab.
Nelson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boy is looking to counter punch.
Boy throws a looping overhand right but Nelson ducks down to avoid it.
Boy misses the jab.
Nelson throws a right hand that Boy ducks under and follows up with a left that Boy also avoids with ease.
Boy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boy throws a right hand that misses
enabling Nelson to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Boy.
Nelson misses with the combination. #T3#
Boy throws a lazy right hand but Nelson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Nelson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nelson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nelson slips under a jab from Boy.
As Boy backs off Nelson throws a huge counter combo but Boy manages to avoid it all.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nelson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab from Boy.
Nelson misses with a wild combination.
A jab from Boy misses.
Boy throws a looping overhand right but Nelson ducks down to avoid it.
Nelson tries to clinch up but Boy circles away and keeps his distance.
Nelson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nelson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boy.
Boy misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Nelson.
Nelson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boy circles away quickly and effectively.
Boy throws a hook to the side of Nelson's head but Nelson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nelson thuds his right hand into Boy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4#
Nelson ducks under a wild hook from Boy.
Boy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nelson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A slow jab from Boy misses its intended target.
Nelson slips under a jab from Boy.
Nelson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nelson moves away from the strike by Boy.
The crowd cheers as Boy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nelson doesn't seem phased though.
Nelson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boy.
Nelson drops his hands momentarily and Boy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Boy missing with a left hand there. Nelson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boy misses with an uppercut. Nelson saw that one coming.
Nelson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Boy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nelson misses with a straight left.
Boy loads up on a big right hand but Nelson slips the punch.
A slow jab from Boy misses its intended target.
Nelson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Big Boy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kyle Nelson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Boy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Boy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nelson.
Boy throws a right hand that misses
and Nelson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boy misses with a hook
and Nelson counters with a nice body shot.
Boy misses with a right hand
and Nelson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nelson shoots for a takedown but Boy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Boy blocks the body kick.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nelson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boy missing with a left hand there. Nelson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kyle Nelson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nelson, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Boy as he connects with a hook.
Nelson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boy.
Nelson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boy.
A swing and a miss from Boy.
Nelson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nelson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Nelson.
Big Boy is winning the standup battle so far.
Boy throws a looping overhand right but Nelson ducks down to avoid it.
Boy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nelson.
Nelson throws out a leg kick but Boy moves out of range and Nelson only half commits.
Boy misses with a looping left.
Boy misses with an uppercut.
Nelson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Boy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nelson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boy.
Nelson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A cross from Boy lands.
Boy misses with a left hand
enabling Nelson to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nelson cracks Boy with a good jab.
Boy throws a jab but it's blocked by Nelson.
A slow jab from Boy misses its intended target. #TD2#
Nelson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nelson moves into full mount! Boy won't be happy about that! #T2#
Nelson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Nelson controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Nelson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Nelson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nelson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Nelson throws some wild stikes that Boy manages to avoid easily.
Boy avoids a series of strikes thrown by Nelson.
Boy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nelson can do to turn this around?
Boy is squirming around, avoiding Nelson's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Boy is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Nelson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nelson on the ground.
Nelson wants to take Boy's back here but Boy is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape. #SUB2#
Nelson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Nelson looking to finish with strikes here!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Nelson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kyle Nelson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Boy throws a big shot that misses.
Nelson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Boy momentarily.
Boy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nelson. #TD2#
Nelson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Boy on his heels. He'll look to pass Boy's guard now, I'm sure.
Boy keeping full guard, as Nelson tries to pass.
Nelson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Boy's guard.
Boy is staying active underneath Nelson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson trying to control the pace.
Nelson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Boy defending well though. #T1#
Nelson is looking to advance position but Boy won't allow it.
Nelson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Nelson thowing shots but they're missing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boy is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Nelson trying to control but Boy is having none of it. #T2##SUB2#
Nelson working for a guillotine from mount but Boy is in no mood to give up.
Nelson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Nelson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Boy is squirming around, avoiding Nelson's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Nelson thowing shots but they're missing.
Nelson trying to control but Boy is having none of it. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Boy is trying to escape the mount but Nelson keeps good control and instead manages to take Boy's back.
Will Nelson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Nelson misses with a punch to the head. #SUB2#
Nelson is cranking Boy's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Boy! He's tightened the choke and Boy is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kyle Nelson!

Event: TR S02E04
Date: Feb 03, 2023

#R1#
LaCroix throws a right and a left that Zeus avoids nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zeus! But no joy.
LaCroix throws a combination that misses
and Zeus counters with a left to the body.
LaCroix misses with a combination
and LaCroix takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Jackson LaCroix has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from LaCroix. Those never looked like landing.
LaCroix throws a one two combo.
LaCroix throws a lazy head kick
and Zeus counters with a left to the body.
LaCroix is breathing heavily.
LaCroix misses with a combination #KD2#
and Zeus counters with a crisp right hand that drops LaCroix! Zeus lets LaCroix back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zeus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
LaCroix fails with the takedown
and Zeus counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks LaCroix out cold! What a finish! Zeus is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Titan Zeus!

Event: CFC 523
Date: Jan 28, 2023

#R1#
Sheppherd throws a head kick but Zvezda moves out of range.
Sheppherd shoots in looking for a takedown but Zvezda manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sheppherd's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zvezda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sheppherd circles away.
Zvezda fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sheppherd leaves Zvezda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anatoly Zvezda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zvezda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sheppherd circles away.
Zvezda will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zvezda fails to land the takedown.
A nice side step and Sheppherd releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sheppherd fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Sheppherd. No joy for Zvezda on that attempt.
Sheppherd throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Zvezda gets a takedown into half guard.
Zvezda is nestled in close to Sheppherd, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sheppherd is looking for a sweep. Zvezda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zvezda definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Zvezda working over Sheppherd with some ground and pound. Sheppherd looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sheppherd is trying to get back to full guard.
Zvezda is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sheppherd wants to control but Zvezda is keeping busy.
Zvezda slips a nice elbow through Sheppherd's hands, connecting with Sheppherd's forehead.
Zvezda is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sheppherd!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sheppherd taking shots to the head.
Sheppherd tries to reverse the position but Zvezda maintains control.
Sheppherd wants to control but Zvezda is having none of it.
Zvezda in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Zvezda working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zvezda postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Sheppherd in real trouble here! The ref calls for Sheppherd to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anatoly Zvezda!

Event: CFC 521
Date: Jan 21, 2023

#R1#
Prilla fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wilkins has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Prilla lands with a shot to the body.
Anthony Prilla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Prilla scores with a jab to the body.#KD#
Prilla lands a big head kick that sends Wilkins tumbling to the mat! Prilla takes a step backwards and waves Wilkins back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Jamie Wilkins has been cut.
Prilla connects with a leg kick.
Prilla definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilkins gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Prilla gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Wilkins is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Prilla!

Event: CFC 521
Date: Jan 21, 2023

#R1#
Bongo lands a body shot.
Bongo throws a series of punches but Nelson moves out of range.
Bongo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nelson was well out of range. Poor timing from Bongo.
Bongo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nelson counters with a straight right hand.
Bongo tries to clinch there but Nelson circles away.
Bongo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nelson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Bingo Bongo has been cut.
Bongo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nelson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bongo doesn't manage to clinch there - Nelson circles away.
Nelson lands with a straight right. Bongo didn't see that one coming.
Nelson dodges the punch combination from Bongo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nelson tries to clinch up.
Bongo avoids the head kick by Nelson.
Nelson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bongo tries to avoid it but Nelson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bongo to the ground. Bongo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bongo blocks a leg kick.#T1#
Bongo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nelson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nelson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bingo Bongo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bongo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nelson was well out of range. Poor timing from Bongo.
Bongo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nelson was well out of range. Poor timing from Bongo.#CL#
Bongo rushes Nelson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The referee calls for Bongo to work.
Bongo tries to break free but Nelson pushes him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bongo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Bongo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sloppy strikes from Bongo. Those never looked like landing.
Nelson works Bongo's body with a nice hook.
Nelson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bongo circles away quickly and effectively.
Bongo digs a good body shot into Nelson's ribs.#T2#
Bongo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nelson circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice sprawl there from Bongo as Nelson shoots in.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nelson shoots for a takedown but Bongo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bingo Bongo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Nelson.
Nelson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bongo.
Bongo tries to bum rush Nelson with a series of wild strikes but Nelson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nelson scores with the left hand. Bongo knows he should have avoided that one.
Bongo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nelson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bongo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bongo is breathing heavily.
Bongo lands with a right hand.
Bongo misses with a wild combination.
Bongo misses the body punch
and Nelson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nelson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL2#
Nelson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nelson has Bongo pushed against the cage.
Bongo tries to circle away but Nelson has him pinned against the cage.#T3#
Nelson struggles to land a body shot inside as Bongo controls his hands.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nelson keeps control of Bongo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bongo effectively controlling the action here.
Nelson misses with an elbow over the top.
Bongo has had enough of the clinch but Nelson keeps him there for the moment.
Bongo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nelson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Bongo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bongo throws a shot from downtown. Nelson moves away and avoids it.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bongo misses with a few strikes there.
Nelson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bongo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Bongo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bongo misses with a looping right.
Bongo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nelson tests Bongo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nelson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL2#
Nelson clinches.
Bongo has had enough of the clinch but Nelson keeps him there for the moment.
Bongo stalling the fight.
Nelson stalling the fight.
Nelson is looking to control Bongo's arms but Bongo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nelson has his back to the cage.
Bongo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bongo controlling the action here for a moment.
Bongo is working Nelson over against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bingo Bongo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bingo Bongo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nelson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bongo throws a one two combo.
Bongo fails to land with a series of punches.
Nelson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bongo is able to avoid easily.
Bingo Bongo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Nelson feints and as Bongo raises his hands in defense, Nelson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nelson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bongo wants to get back to his feet but Nelson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bongo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nelson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Bongo looking to pass the guard.
Nelson has his hands on Bongo's head, controlling the position. #T1##SU#
Nelson is working an open guard so Bongo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nelson works the jab nicely.
Bongo blocks a head kick by Nelson.
Bongo throws a right and a left that Nelson avoids nicely.
Bongo throws a body shot but no joy.
Bongo tries to clinch there but Nelson circles away.
Jab by Nelson.
Bongo misses with a series of wild punches. #CL2#
Nelson moves into the clinch.
Nelson has a couple of punches blocked by Bongo. #T2#
Nelson tries to work over Bongo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nelson stalling.
A short uppercut from Bongo.
Nelson wants a takedown but no success here.
Nelson is trying to drag Bongo to the mat but Bongo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bongo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nelson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nelson pushes Bongo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nelson blocking some punches.
Bongo tries to circle away but Nelson has him pinned against the cage.#T3#
Nelson working aggressively here.
Bongo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Bongo breaks from the clinch.
Nelson throws a series of punches but Bongo moves out of range.
Nelson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bongo throws a big shot that misses.
Bongo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nelson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bongo throws a nice looking combination but Nelson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No joy there for Bongo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nelson is looking to clinch but Bongo is avoiding it.
Bongo misses with a straight right.
Nelson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bongo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nelson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bongo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nelson.
Nelson is looking to clinch.
A left and a right from Nelson both land. Nice combination. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Bongo. Nelson does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Nelson has managed to clinch.
Nelson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bongo scores with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A hook to the body from Nelson.
Bongo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nelson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bingo Bongo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bongo prevents a body shot from Nelson.
Nelson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bongo's elbow. #BC2#
Nelson breaks the clinch.
Nelson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT2#Bingo Bongo's cut is getting worse.
Decent striking displayed by Nelson there.
Nelson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bongo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kyle Nelson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bingo Bongo's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL#
Bongo has Nelson up against the cage in a clinch.
Bongo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nelson pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Bongo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bongo throws a combination that misses
and Nelson counters with a straight right hand.
Nelson tries to score with a low kick but Bongo moves his leg out of the way.
An attempted straight right counter from Bongo misses the target.
Bongo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nelson counters with a right hand to the body.
Bongo lands with a nice body punch.
Nelson throws a series of punches but Bongo moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson tries a head kick but it misses.
Nelson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bongo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bongo throws a nice looking combination but Nelson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bongo misses with a few strikes there.
Bongo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nelson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bongo is able to avoid easily.#T1##CL2#
Nelson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bongo, pushing him back against the cage.
Nelson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bongo up against the cage.
Bongo letting Nelson take a breather here.#BC#
Bongo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bongo tests Nelson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nelson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A nice combination there by Nelson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nelson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bongo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nelson's head.#T2##CL#
Bongo gets a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bongo.#BC#
Bongo breaks the clinch.
Nice body punch from Nelson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bongo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bongo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nelson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nelson fails to land with a series of punches.
Nelson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bongo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nelson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#Bingo Bongo's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bongo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice takedown defense from Nelson. No joy for Bongo on that attempt.
Bongo checks a low kick from Nelson.#CL2#
Nelson clinches. #T3#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nelson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Nelson manages to break the clinch.
Bongo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bongo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bongo is looking to wear down Nelson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nelson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bongo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL2#
Nelson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bongo is trying to push Nelson away but Nelson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nelson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bongo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bongo can't find room to land a body shot as Nelson controls the action.
Bongo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bingo Bongo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bongo blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Bongo can't get the takedown.
Nelson taking a breather.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nelson.#BC2#
Nelson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bongo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nelson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kyle Nelson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bongo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nelson closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CL2#
Nelson has Bongo up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Bongo manages to break the clinch.
Bongo throws a series of punches but Nelson avoids them all with ease.
Nelson misses with a body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Nelson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nelson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Nelson!

Event: TR S2E02: Legends
Date: Jan 20, 2023

#R1#
Bernard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL2#
Bernard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bullard, pushing him back against the cage.
Bullard misses with a punch to the body.
Bullard misses with some punches.
Bullard tries to throw a body punch but Bernard avoids it by throwing Bullard back against the cage.
Bullard throws a punch but it's blocked by Bernard.
Bernard slowing the pace effectively.
Bernard is trying to push Bullard away but Bullard has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bullard is trying to force a seperation but Bernard has the dominant position.
Bullard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bullard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bernard backwards.
Bernard slowing the pace effectively.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bernard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bullard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bullard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bullard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Bullard as the two fighters clinch.
Bernard prevents a body shot from Bullard.
Bullard misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bullard.
Bernard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Bullard.
A short right from Bernard.
Bernard displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bullard up against the cage.
Bullard throws a head punch that misses.
Bullard lands a nice uppercut.
Bullard lands a nice shot to the body.
Bernard tries a body shot but Bullard blocks it.
Bullard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bernard backwards.
Bullard is struggling to control the position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bullard.
Bernard changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bullard fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bernard tries to clinch there but Bullard circles away.
Bullard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bernard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bernard misses with a two punch combination. #T2##CL2#
Bernard darts in and clinches Bullard up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bullard scores with a hook to the body.
Bernard takes a shot to the head.
Bernard tries to score a body lock takedown but Bullard shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Still in the clinch, Bullard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bernard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bullard lands a body punch in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bullard takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bernard misses with a body punch.
Bullard prevents a body shot from Bernard.
Bernard misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Bullard as the two fighters clinch. #BC2#
Bernard breaks the clinch.
Bullard throws a hook but Bernard avoids it easily.
Bullard moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bernard tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
Bernard goes for a double leg but Bullard avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bullard continues to drive forward.
Buzz Bullard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Declan Bernard.
Bullard looks to throw the jab but Bernard is out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Bernard. Those never looked like landing.
Bullard fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Decent striking displayed by Bullard there.
Bullard scores with a nice strike.
Bullard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bullard looks to land a right hand but Bernard moved out of range.
Bullard getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bullard lands with an uppercut that bounces Bernard off the cage and back into range.#CL#
Bullard clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Bullard manages to pull guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Bullard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bernard content to stall in guard here. #T4##SUB#
Bullard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bernard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bernard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bernard advances position into side control!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bullard is trying to improve his position.
Bullard wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Bernard wants to control but Bullard is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Buzz Bullard dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Bernard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bullard just misses with a punch to the body.
Bernard moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A swing and a miss from Bullard.#CL2#
Bernard moves into the clinch.
Bernard dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bullard lands a shot to the body.
Bernard throws a punch but it's blocked by Bullard.
Bernard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bernard is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bullard lands a nice uppercut.
Bernard stalling in the clinch but Bullard improves position.
A hook to the body from Bullard. #T1#
Bullard struggles to land a body shot inside as Bernard controls his hands.
Bullard working aggressively here.
Bullard is pushing Bernard up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bullard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bernard can do to turn this around?
Bullard is trying to maintain a safe position but Bernard gets an underhook and turns Bullard into the cage.
Bernard drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bullard gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bernard misses with an elbow strike.
Bullard lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bernard misses with a body punch. #BC#
Bullard breaks from the clinch.
Bullard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bullard is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Bernard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bullard moves away.
Bernard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Buzz Bullard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Bernard throws a right and a left that Bullard avoids nicely.
Bullard looks to land a combination but Bernard avoids it well.
Bullard misses with a hook.
Bernard throws a counter combo.
Bernard throws a looping overhand right but Bullard ducks down to avoid it.
Bernard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab, jab by Bullard - just one landing.
Declan Bernard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bernard takes one on the button.
Bernard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bullard throws the left hand but Bernard avoids the punch easily.
Bullard misses with an uppercut.
Bullard is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bernard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bullard.
Bernard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A jab from Bullard misses.
Bullard feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bernards jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bernard misses with a kick to the body. #T3#
Bullard misses with a looping left.
Bullard misses with a few strikes there.
Bullard misses with a hook. Bernard ducked under it nicely.
Bernard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Danga de danga de dang - Bernard scores with a four punch combination!
Bernard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bullard.
Bernard throws a combination. Bullard tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nice body punch from Bullard.
Bullard throws a series of punches but Bernard avoids them all with ease.
Bernard walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bullard misses the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bernard tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bernard lands a jab to Bullard's midsection.
Bullard throws an overhand right that lands on Bernard's shoulder, as Bernard tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Bernard throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bullard lands a body shot.
Bernard darts in looking for a takedown but Bullard gets double underhooks and turns Bernard into the cage.
Bullard avoids a kick to the body.
Bernard throws a body punch but Bullard moves out of range.
Bernard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bullard throws a looping overhand right but Bernard ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Bullard tries to keep at a distance but Bernard has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bullard scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bullard lands a left hand.
Bullard can't find room to land a body shot as Bernard controls the action. #TD#
Bullard manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Bernard looking to improve position, pressing down on Bullard's thigh with his hand. Bullard seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Bernard paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Bernard's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Bullard picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Buzz Bullard!
An out of breath Buzz Bullard thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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