Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: EFC 1: Genesis
Date: Apr 03, 2021

#R1#
Andersson lands with a big left! Bulstruskovich is wobbled badly! Andersson comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Bulstruskovich to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Carl Andersson!
Carl Andersson is the new featherweight champion!
After the fight, Carl Andersson 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.
Barry Bulstruskovich spoke after the fight, saying 'fuck'.

Event: EFC 1: Genesis
Date: Apr 03, 2021

#R1#
Mahamat with a nice cross.
Mahamat staying out of range there.
Bob fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Mahamat has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from Mahamat on the inside.
Bob takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Bob Bob has been cut.#BC#
Bob breaks from the clinch.
Mahamat plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Bob to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Bob just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chad Mahamat!
Chad Mahamat was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 13, 2020

#R1##CL2#
Kaynux has Durst up against the cage in a clinch.
Kaynux working Durst over with knees to the body.
Durst tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kaynux smiles and moves away.
Durst with a poor takedown
and Kaynux counters with a left and a right that stings Durst.
Durst misses with a takedown
and Kaynux counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fred Durst. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Durst tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Durst is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kaynux.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaynux lands with a slapping head kick.
Durst misses with a takedown attempt - Kaynux sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kaynux throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Durst's head.#CL2#
Kaynux pushes Durst up against the cage in a clinch.#T1##BC2#
Kaynux breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kaynux explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kaynux plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kaynux throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Durst's head.
Kaynux lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Durst fails with a takedown attempt.
Durst is breathing heavily.
Kaynux lands a two punch combo.
Durst gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kaynux counters with a three punch combo that has Durst backing up. Durst nods at Kaynux to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danga de danga de dang - Kaynux scores with a four punch combination!#ROC2#
Durst is rocked!#T2#
Whack! Kaynux lands a heavy head kick that drops Durst. The ref tackles Kaynux to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Durst was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Bobby Kaynux!
A relieved looking Bobby Kaynux thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Rapid Fight Night 5
Date: Feb 15, 2019

#R1#
Josefi misses with a few strikes there.
Hunter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hunter swats away the attempt to clinch by Josefi.
Horrible takedown attempt by Josefi or perhaps it was just good defense by Hunter, which made it look bad.
Josefi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hunter will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Josefi shoots for a double leg takedown but Hunter sprawls well. He's pushed Josefi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Josefi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter closes the distance and clinches up with Josefi, looking for a takedown. Hunter pushes Josefi against the cage but Josefi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hunter is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL2#
Hunter takes the fight into the clinch.
Josefi is looking for a takedown.#T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Hunter.
Hunter prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC2#
Hunter breaks the clinch.
Josefi stuffs the takedown attempt from Hunter. Hunter gets slowly back to his feet.
Josefi fails with the takedown.
Hunter shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Josefi pinned against the cage. Josefi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hunter just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromJosefi.
Hunter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hunter misses with a two punch combination. #T2#
Hunter tries to bum rush Josefi with a series of wild strikes but Josefi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Josefi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hunter misses with a head kick.
Josefi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hunter shoots in for a double leg but Josefi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Josefi fails with a takedown attempt.
Josefi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL#
Josefi moves into the clinch.
Josefi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hunter is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Josefi tries to pull guard but Hunter holds him up against the cage and eventually Josefi drops back down to his feet.
Josefi is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T3#
Josefi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hunter pulls his leg out and moves away.
Josefi darts in looking for a takedown but Hunter gets double underhooks and turns Josefi into the cage. #CL2#
Hunter gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hunter tries to circle away but Josefi has him pinned against the cage.
Hunter jumps guard but Josefi stands there with Hunter around his waist. Hunter gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Josefi jumps guard but Hunter stands there with Josefi around his waist. Josefi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Josefi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hunter gets underhooks to prevent Josefi's takedown attempt.
Josefi is breathing heavily.#T4#
Josefi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD#
Josefi is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hunter can't fight it off and eventually Josefi manages to take the fight to the floor. Hunter looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hunter looking for a sweep. Not yet Hunter, not yet.
Hunter 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#
Hunter prevents Josefi from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Josefi gets full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Josefi has a closed guard, preventing Hunter from standing up.
Josefi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Hunter dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Josefi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES2#
Hunter manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD#
Josefi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES2#
Hunter manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Josefi keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Josefi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Josefi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hunter after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Hunter jumps into guard, dragging Josefi to the mat.
Josefi wants to pass the guard but Hunter is keeping the position.
Hunter wants to sweep here but Josefi controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Hunter manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Josefi manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Hunter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SU2#
Hunter stands up from Josefi's guard - Hunter perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hunter shoots in but Josefi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Josefi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hunter defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Josefi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunter is looking to clinch but Josefi is avoiding it.
Hunter looks to clinch #TD#
and Josefi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hunter won't be happy with that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hunter tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Hunter is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Josefi off and has taken his back!
Hunter avoiding Josefi 's attempts to control his hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Hunter is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Hunter throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Josefi trying to control but not successfully.
Josefi covering up well under a barage of strikes. #T3#
Hunter misses with punches from the back.
Hunter trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Josefi tries to roll but Hunter sticks to his back.
Hunter not allowing Josefi to control his hands.
Hunter misses with an elbow to the head.
Hunter tries to get the hooks in deep but Josefi pushed the leg off.
Hunter is not going to allow Josefi to sit and survive in this position. #T4#
Hunter missing with strikes from the back.
Josefi prevents Hunter from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Josefi is in a bad position with Hunter working for a choke. Josefi manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Josefi looking to pass the guard.
Josefi forces his way into half guard.
Sam Hunter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hunter is holding on to half guard well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Hunter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Josefi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Josefi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hunter taking a breather.
Josefi looking for a takedown.
Josefi wants a takedown.
Josefi looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Josefi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunter tries to stall but Josefi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Josefi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hunter avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Hunter breaks from the clinch.
Josefi slaps away a takedown attempt from Hunter, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Hunter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Hunter gets caught flat footed, as Josefi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Hunter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Josefi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hunter wants to improve his position but instead Josefi has moved into half guard.
Josefi drops an elbow to the side of Hunter's head. #SUB#
Josefi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hunter sees it coming and defends easily.
Still in half guard, Josefi seems content to control.
Hunter is looking to escape.#T2#
Josefi passes to side control.
Hunter is looking to regain half guard here but Josefi keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Josefi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Josefi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hunter can't do much from the bottom here.
Josefi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hunter keeps working.
Josefi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hunter is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Josefi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
Josefi trying to control the action but Hunter is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Josefi goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hunter rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Josefi's guard! Nice work there by Hunter!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Hunter trying to control the position from guard on top but Josefi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Josefi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Josefi tries to get out of the position.
Josefi is looking to stand up but Hunter isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Josefi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hunter controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunter postures up in Josefi's guard and throws a big left but Josefi blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Terry Josefi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hunter 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Hunter!
Terry Josefi was interviewed post fight and said 'When will this pain and suffering end'.

Event: Rapid Fight Night 5
Date: Feb 15, 2019

#R1#
Fiaz misses with a hook #CL#
and Krakowski counters by clinching up.
Fiaz fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD#
Krakowski drags the fight down to the ground.
Fiaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Krakowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krakowski is pulling down on Fiaz's head to control his posture.
Fiaz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fiaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Fiaz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Krakowski wants to get back to his feet but Fiaz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiaz trying to control but Krakowski is working from the bottom.
Fiaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Krakowski is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Krakowski is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Krakowski keeping full guard, as Fiaz tries to pass.
My spies in Cozad MMA Sydney inform me that Fiaz has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Fiaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Krakowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Krakowski is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Fiaz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Krakowski is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Krakowski has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Krakowski wants to stand but Fiaz has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Krakowski is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fiaz 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##SUB2#
Fiaz is looking for a kimura but Krakowski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fiaz to get the leverage.
Krakowski controlling the position well.
Krakowski is not content to let Fiaz control the position.
Krakowski wants to control but Fiaz is keeping busy.
Krakowski is pressing down on Fiaz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Krakowski has his feet on Fiaz's thighs here. He's pushed Fiaz off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Fiaz screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jerry Krakowski!
A determined Jerry Krakowski didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: RFC Australia Day
Date: Jan 26, 2019

#R1#
Figis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Josefi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Figis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Josefi somewhat.
Figis misses with the combination. #KD#
Figis drops Josefi with a beautiful combination! Josefi stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Figis is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Josefi is rocked!
Figis works over Josefi's head and body with a nice combination.
Josefi is still on wobbly legs! Can Figis finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Figis throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Josefi counters by clinching up.
Figis prevents the takedown attempt.
Josefi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Josefi seems to have recovered his senses.#TD2#
Josefi ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Josefi no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T1##SUB2#
Josefi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Figis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Josefi managing to control the position.
Josefi has a closed guard, preventing Figis from standing up. #SUB2#
Josefi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Figis is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Josefi has a closed guard, preventing Figis from standing up.
Josefi wants to sweep here but Figis controlling him for the moment.
Figis stops Josefi from standing up.
Josefi looking to control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Josefi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Figis, pushing him back against the cage.
Josefi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Figis's efforts to push away.
Josefi can't get the takedown.
Cyril Figis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terry Josefi.
Figis tries to break free but Josefi pushes him back against the cage.
Figis tries to break free but Josefi pushes him back against the cage.
Josefi wants a takedown. #T3#
Josefi can't get the takedown.
Josefi can't get the takedown.
Josefi is trying to drag Figis to the mat but Figis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Josefi has Figis pressed against the cage, preventing Figis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Figis wants to get back to striking at distance but Josefi won't allow it.
Figis is trying to force a seperation but Josefi has the dominant position.
Figis gets underhooks to prevent Josefi's takedown attempt.
Figis has had enough of the clinch but Josefi keeps him there for the moment.
Josefi tries to pull guard but Figis holds him up against the cage and eventually Josefi drops back down to his feet.
Figis tries to break the clinch but Josefi is controlling the position. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Figis wants to break the clinch but can't.
Josefi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Figis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Figis is looking to break free of the clinch but Josefi has double underhooks.
Figis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Figis working hard to break the clinch.
Josefi looking for a takedown.
Josefi looks winded!
Figis wants to break the clinch but can't.
Josefi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Figis's efforts to push away.
Figis is trying to break the clinch but Josefi is controlling him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Josefi wants a takedown.
Figis is trying to push Josefi away but Josefi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Josefi has Figis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Figis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Figis can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cyril Figis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cyril Figis's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Josefi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Figis tests Josefi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cyril Figis is winning the standup battle so far.
Figis looks to land a combination but Josefi avoids it well.
Cyril Figis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Figis connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Josefi tumbling to the canvas! Figis pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Josefi was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Cyril Figis!
Cyril Figis decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Terry Josefi was interviewed post fight and said 'When will this pain and suffering end'.

Event: Trash Fights 8 (205 structure)
Date: Jan 23, 2019

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from D Amato.
D Amato walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL#
D Amato gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
D Amato lands a body punch in the clinch.
Noel landing knees to the head.
D Amato blocking some punches.
D Amato wants to stall.
Noel fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
D Amato breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noel misses with a series of wild punches.
Noel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from D Amato.
Noel pushes D Amato away with a front kick.
D Amato moves in looking to clinch but Noel pushes him off.#T1#
Noel misses with a hook.
Noel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
D Amato misses with a combination
and Noel counters with a thumping low kick.
D Amato shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Noel eats them both and turns towards D Amato to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A telegraphed right hand from Noel misses the target. #TD#
D Amato drives through with a takedown into guard.
D Amato trying to control the position from guard on top but Noel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
D Amato sitting in guard, not really doing much.
D Amato wants to stand but Noel has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
D Amato is looking to pass into half guard but Noel pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Noel is in guard.#REVB#
D Amato is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Noel dives into side control. #T3#
D Amato wants to control but Noel postures up.#SU2#
Noel stands up and beckons D Amato to his feet.
Noel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
D Amato throws a push kick but Noel slaps the foot to one side.
Noel throws a head kick that D Amato semi-blocks.
D Amato shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Noel misses with a wild body shot.
Chubby Noel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Noel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
D Amato tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Noel manages to circle out of the way.
D Amato tries to close the distance and clinch but Noel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As D Amato backs off Noel throws a huge counter combo but D Amato manages to avoid it all.
Noel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Noel tries to get set, D Amato tries to push him back and clinch up but Noel manages to avoid the attempt.
D Amato moves out of range of the body kick.
D Amato will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael D Amato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Noel connects with a crisp jab. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Noel. D Amato does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
D Amato rushes Noel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Noel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but D Amato blocks it with crossed arms.
Noel tries to land a knee to the head but D Amato blocks with his arms. #BC#
D Amato's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Noel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noel misses with a head kick.
D Amato with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Noel to score with a decent uppercut.
D Amato walks forward, straight into a front kick from Noel.
Chubby Noel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
D Amato shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
D Amato tries to clinch up
and Noel counters with a two punch combo.
Nice body kick there by Noel.
Noel misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chubby Noel dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Noel looks to score with a jab to the body but D Amato is just out of range.
As Noel looks to move away, D Amato throws a big counter combo but Noel just gets out of the way.
Noel feints and then cracks D Amato's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow D Amato down.
D Amato looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Noel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
D Amato lands with a kick to the ribs.
Noel throws the kick towards the body but D Amato avoids it.
Noel throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Noel throws a head kick that half lands.
Noel tries a low kick but D Amato avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
D Amato tries to close the distance and clinch but Noel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Noel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Noel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and D Amato counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #CL#
D Amato closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Noel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Noel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but D Amato has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T1#
Noel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down D Amato.
Noel has D Amato pressed against the cage, preventing D Amato from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Noel tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
D Amato manages to break the clinch.
D Amato shoots in looking for a takedown but Noel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing D Amato's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Noel takes a swing at D Amato's ribcage but misses.
D Amato has his takedown stuffed
and Noel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael D Amato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Noel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by D Amato.
Noel is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
D Amato tries to move into range but Noel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
D Amato tries to clinch there but Noel circles away.
Noel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck D Amato on the side of the head.
Noel misses with a two punch combination.
D Amato shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Noel sprawls well. Noel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. D Amato gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
D Amato doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
D Amato displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Noel throws out the jab.
D Amato checks a leg kick.
D Amato throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Noel's waist but Noel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing D Amato off to one side.
Noel throws a sloppy head kick and D Amato moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noel looking to land some kicks to the body here.
D Amato thinks about countering with a head kick.
Chubby Noel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
D Amato takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Noel has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
D Amato tries to clinch but Noel moves out of range.
D Amato uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Noel. #TD#
D Amato closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T3#
D Amato is looking to pass Noel's guard but actually Noel recovers to full guard.
D Amato stays in close to Noel's body and controls the position.
Noel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
D Amato throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
D Amato wants to stand and escape but instead Noel has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Noel slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from D Amato.#T4#
Noel tries to stand but his hand is stuck under D Amato.
D Amato tries to get to full guard but Noel has control of the leg. #SU2#
Noel decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
D Amato has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chubby Noel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
D Amato blocks the body kick.
Noel scores with a nice strike.
D Amato keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Noel.
D Amato changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
D Amato moves out of range of the leg kick from Noel.
Noel scores with a decent looking hook.
Noel stuffs the takedown attempt from D Amato. D Amato gets slowly back to his feet.
A thudding body kick lands there by Noel!
Noel throws the kick towards the body but D Amato avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
D Amato gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A big right from Noel misses.
Noel misses with a two punch combination. #CL#
D Amato moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Noel fails to land. #T1#
Noel misses with a knee strike.
Noel misses with a hook from the clinch.
D Amato is looking to take this one to the mat.
Noel misses with a knee to the head.
D Amato wants to break free but Noel has control.
Noel misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
D Amato pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Noel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and D Amato counters with a two punch combo.
Noel misses with a hook.
D Amato shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael D Amato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
D Amato tries to clinch but Noel moves out of range. #CL#
D Amato closes the distance and pushes Noel back into the cage.
D Amato is trying to pull guard but Noel has him pressed against the cage.
Chubby Noel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Noel looking to throw knees to the head but D Amato is blocking nicely.
D Amato is trying to maintain a safe position but Noel gets an underhook and turns D Amato into the cage.#T2#
Noel presses D Amato against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
D Amato tries to pull guard but Noel won't allow it.
Noel looking to throw knees to the head but D Amato is blocking nicely.
Noel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and D Amato avoids it.
D Amato wants a takedown.
Noel misses with a knee to the head.
D Amato tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
D Amato has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Noel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Noel looking to throw knees to the head but D Amato is blocking nicely.
Noel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down D Amato.
Noel scores with a hook to the body.
Noel connects with a nasty looking knee right to D Amato's face.
Noel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Noel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
D Amato blocks an uppercut. #TD#
D Amato lands a nice trip takedown into half guard. #T3#
D Amato trying to control from half guard but Noel is working away.
Noel is doing well to control the position and prevent D Amato from advancing to side control.
Noel tries to roll over but D Amato keeps him under control.
Michael D Amato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
D Amato is trying to control. Noel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chubby Noel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
D Amato not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Noel controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Noel is refusing to be controlled, as D Amato sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Noel misses with a hook. D Amato ducked under it nicely.
D Amato shoots in looking for a takedown. Noel tries to sprawl out of it but D Amato keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Noel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed right hand from Noel misses the target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Noel.
A low kick from D Amato misses
and Noel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Noel scores with a one two! D Amato had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chubby Noel!
Chubby Noel managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Trashy Bar (158+q / 30$), into his post fight interview.
In defeat, Michael D Amato stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck you'.

Event: HSF 6: The End
Date: Jan 12, 2019

#R1#
Emkimp scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Emkimp moves in looking to clinch but Krakowski pushes him off.
Emkimp tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Krakowski counters with a takedown into side control. #ES#
Emkimp bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD#
Krakowski gets caught flat footed, as Emkimp shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krakowski 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#
Krakowski blocks the strikes from Emkimp.
Krakowski is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Krakowski is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Emkimp is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Krakowski's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Krakowski's back!
Emkimp is trying to stick to Krakowski's back but Krakowski is turning into Emkimp. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Emkimp's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Krakowski.#T1#
Emkimp is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SU2#
Krakowski stands up and waves to Emkimp to follow him. #TD2#
Krakowski shoots in and bounces Emkimp off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Emkimp had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Krakowski defends it easily.
Krakowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2##SUB#
Emkimp looking for a guillotine here but Krakowski defends easily.
Emkimp has momentary wrist control but Krakowski slips an elbow through the middle.
Emkimp is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Krakowski preventing the sweep.
Krakowski pushing down on Emkimp's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Krakowski trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Krakowski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Emkimp tries to roll over but Krakowski keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Krakowski is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Emkimp is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jerry Krakowski!
A determined Jerry Krakowski didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: RapidFC 9
Date: Jan 12, 2019

#R1#
Romo Iii keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Romo Iii throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Josefi.
Josefi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Romo Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Josefi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Josefi fails with a takedown attempt.
Romo Iii throws out a powerful jab.#CL2#
Josefi rushes Romo Iii and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Romo Iii has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Josefi uses from the top position. #SUB#
Romo Iii working for a triangle but Josefi defends it easily. #SUB#
Romo Iii working for a triangle but Josefi defends it easily. #T1#
Josefi wants to stand but Romo Iii is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Romo Iii throws his legs up looking for a submission but Josefi uses it to pass to side control. #SUB2#
Josefi is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Romo Iii is trying to escape and Josefi transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Romo Iii is forced to tap! Nice work there by Josefi! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Terry Josefi!
Post fight, an emotional Terry Josefi said 'Damn it feels good to be a gangster'.

Event: AFC #28
Date: Dec 22, 2018

#R1##TD2#
D Amato drives through with a takedown into Danneskjöld's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Danneskjöld is pulling down on D Amato's head. It's preventing any offense from D Amato, at least for the moment.
D Amato really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Danneskjöld. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
D Amato won't allow Danneskjöld to sweep him here.
Danneskjöld is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Danneskjöld is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. D Amato is aware though and is defending well.
Danneskjöld controls D Amato momentarily but D Amato frees himself.
Danneskjöld lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danneskjöld postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Danneskjöld in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
D Amato looking for a sweep. Not yet D Amato, not yet. #T1#
Danneskjöld trying to control the position from guard on top but D Amato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
D Amato keeping full guard, as Danneskjöld tries to pass.
D Amato is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
D Amato tries to strike from the bottom.
Danneskjöld in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Danneskjöld with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
D Amato is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Danneskjöld drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and D Amato dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Danneskjöld bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in D Amato's guard. #REVR##T2#
Danneskjöld throwing strikes but missing.
Danneskjöld stops D Amato from standing up.
Danneskjöld wants to pass the guard but D Amato is keeping the position.
We've been hearing that Danneskjöld has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Danneskjöld sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed D Amato's guard.
Danneskjöld lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Danneskjöld drops an elbow to the side of D Amato's head.
Danneskjöld is trying to control the action in half guard but D Amato is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Danneskjöld is thwarting D Amato's attempts to control the position.
D Amato keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Danneskjöld thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed D Amato's head.
Danneskjöld looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
D Amato is not content to let Danneskjöld control the position.
D Amato keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Danneskjöld connects with a nice short shot to D Amato's temple.
Danneskjöld slows the pace down in half guard.
Danneskjöld passes into side control, despite D Amato's attempt to control the position. #SUB#
Danneskjöld looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
D Amato is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T4#
Danneskjöld blocks the strikes from D Amato.
Danneskjöld trying to control the position but D Amato is working away.
Danneskjöld cracks D Amato with an elbow. That is naaassty.
D Amato managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Danneskjöld.
Danneskjöld is chipping away with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Danneskjöld trying to control the action but D Amato is working from the bottom.
Danneskjöld tries to score with some ground and pound. D Amato controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Danneskjöld is trying to ground and pound but D Amato uses the momentary lack of control by Danneskjöld to regain half guard.
D Amato wants to control but Danneskjöld is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ragnar Danneskjöld dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
D Amato closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Danneskjöld letting D Amato take a breather here.
Danneskjöld scores with a shot to the side of D Amato's head. #TD2#
D Amato turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and D Amato manages to end up in side control.
Danneskjöld is looking to reverse the position.
Danneskjöld regains half guard.
Danneskjöld manages to get to full guard.
D Amato trying to control the position from guard on top but Danneskjöld is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Danneskjöld is on top in guard. #REVR##T1#
Danneskjöld throws a big elbow that misses.
D Amato is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
D Amato looking to hit a scissor sweep but Danneskjöld is one step ahead there.
Danneskjöld distracts D Amato with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Danneskjöld throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
D Amato 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#
Danneskjöld is trying to control but can't. #T2#
Danneskjöld is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that D Amato can do to turn this around?
Danneskjöld manages to get to full guard.
D Amato must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Danneskjöld is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
D Amato throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Danneskjöld works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Danneskjöld wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Danneskjöld isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. D Amato stacks Danneskjöld on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by D Amato!
D Amato throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T3#
Danneskjöld wants to control but D Amato postures up.
Danneskjöld has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
D Amato lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SU2#
D Amato decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Danneskjöld fakes the leg kick and cracks D Amato in the body. #CL#
Danneskjöld forces D Amato back against the cage and clinches.
D Amato has Danneskjöld pressed against the cage. #TD2#
D Amato has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Danneskjöld is trying to keep an underhook but D Amato manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Danneskjöld tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Danneskjöld is looking to improve his position. #T4#
D Amato is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Danneskjöld on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Danneskjöld is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but D Amato pulls his head out easily.
Danneskjöld is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
D Amato seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
D Amato seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Danneskjöld does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael D Amato showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Danneskjöld fails with an attempt to clinch.
D Amato throws a counter combo.#CL2#
D Amato moves into the clinch.#TD2#
D Amato tightens his grip and picks Danneskjöld up, before dumping him to the ground. Danneskjöld manages to land in guard.
D Amato trying to control but Danneskjöld is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Danneskjöld escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. D Amato gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
D Amato 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.
D Amato sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Danneskjöld looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Danneskjöld keeping moving, preventing D Amato from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB2#
D Amato drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and D Amato jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Danneskjöld looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
D Amato slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Danneskjöld is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Danneskjöld looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Danneskjöld working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. D Amato doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. D Amato manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Danneskjöld trying to control the position.
D Amato trying to control but Danneskjöld is working from the bottom.
D Amato looking to pass the guard.
D Amato stopping the sweep attempt from Danneskjöld.
D Amato throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
D Amato is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
D Amato keeps the fight on the outside.
Danneskjöld throws a sloppy body shot
and D Amato counters with a straight right hand.
Michael D Amato is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Danneskjöld throws out a loose jab but D Amato uses good head movement to avoid it.
Danga de danga de dang - D Amato scores with a four punch combination!
Danneskjöld misses with an uppercut. D Amato saw that one coming.
A big left from Danneskjöld misses.
D Amato keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
D Amato drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Danneskjöld defends it well.#TD2#
D Amato shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. D Amato showed some decent athleticism there.
Danneskjöld works his way to full guard. Good work.
D Amato tries to stand but Danneskjöld is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Danneskjöld looking for submissions from the bottom but instead D Amato passes into half guard. #T4#
D Amato passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Danneskjöld!
D Amato lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
D Amato thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Danneskjöld is squirming around, avoiding D Amato's attempts to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Danneskjöld can't escape the position.
Danneskjöld wants to hold on but D Amato pushes him away.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael D Amato!
An intense looking Michael D Amato took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Fuck you'.

Event: RapidFC 7
Date: Dec 22, 2018

#R1##TD#
Josefi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Josefi trying to control the position but Shiina is working away.
Shiina is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Josefi is trying to control the action in half guard but Shiina is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Josefi is looking to advance position but Shiina won't allow it. #SUB2#
Shiina actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Shiina looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Josefi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Shiina is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Josefi pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Josefi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Shiina is trying to maintain the position but Josefi is very close to passing his half guard.#T1##SUB#
Josefi wants to work for an arm triangle but Shiina is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Shiina felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB2#
Shiina looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Josefi seems to be looking for submissions.
Shiina moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Shiina is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Josefi has his hands clasped together but Shiina extends and breaks Josefi's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Shiina.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anthony Shiina!
The defeated Terry Josefi had this to say: 'When will this pain and suffering end'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 18, 2018

#R1#
Machida delivers a nice body kick.
Machida fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Krakowski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Krakowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machida throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Krakowski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Machida throws a front kick that sends Krakowski stumbling back into the cage.#KD#
Machida cracks Krakowski with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Machida has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Krakowski to stand back up!#ROC#
Krakowski is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Jerry Krakowski has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machida throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Krakowski is still on wobbly legs! Can Machida finish him?
Machida scores with a leg kick.
Machida fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Krakowski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Machida lands a front kick.
Krakowski seems to have recovered his senses.
Krakowski looks winded!
A nice inside leg kick there by Machida. That's going to slow Krakowski down.
Krakowski is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Machida cracks Krakowski with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Krakowski tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Machida pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Krakowski is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seiryu Machida!
A relieved looking Seiryu Machida thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Rapid Fight Night 1
Date: Dec 06, 2018

#R1#
Josefi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Theeh tries to avoid it but Josefi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Theeh to the ground. Theeh escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Josefi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Josefi shoots in for a double leg but Theeh sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Josefi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Theeh is fending him off so far but Josefi persists. Nope, Theeh circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Josefi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Theeh shoots and misses
and Josefi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Theeh tries to clinch but Josefi is having none of it.
Theeh changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Josefi tries to avoid it but Theeh manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Josefi to the ground. Josefi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Josefi shoots for a double leg takedown but Theeh sprawls well. He's pushed Josefi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Theeh is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theeh has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Josefi after a bit of a struggle.
Theeh is stalling here.
Josefi tries for a takedown but Theeh manages to get underhooks. #T1#
Josefi tries to score a body lock takedown but Theeh shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Josefi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Theeh avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Josefi.
Theeh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Theeh prevents the takedown attempt.
Theeh is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Theeh is trying to force a seperation but Josefi has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on Theeh's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Josefi can't get the takedown.
Theeh jumps guard but Josefi stands there with Theeh around his waist. Theeh gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Josefi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Theeh is defending well.
Josefi is breathing heavily.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Theeh wants to take the fight to the mat but Josefi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Josefi stops a takedown attempt from Theeh. #TD#
Josefi tightens his grip and picks Theeh up, before dumping him to the ground. Theeh manages to land in guard.
Theeh looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Theeh looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Josefi is defending well. Theeh quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Josefi has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Theeh celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Popeye Theeh!
Terry Josefi spoke after the fight, saying 'When will this pain and suffering end'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 04, 2018

#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Azaryan. That's going to slow Krakowski down.
Krakowski takes one to the chin there.
Azaryan misses with a hook.
Krakowski throws a leg kick
and Azaryan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Azaryan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ippon Squad in the buildup to the fight.
Azaryan cracks Krakowski with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Krakowski is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Azaryan cracks Krakowski with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A jab from Azaryan finds it's way through Krakowski's defenses.
Azaryan lands a nice looking body kick.
A jab from Azaryan finds it's way through Krakowski's defenses.
Krakowski misses with a takedown attempt
and Azaryan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krakowski throws a combination that misses
and Azaryan counters with a nice body shot.
Azaryan throws a right and a left that Krakowski avoids nicely.
Krakowski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Azaryan counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Azaryan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Azaryan clobbers Krakowski with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Krakowski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Krakowski shoots in but no luck this time.
Artur Azaryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Krakowski.
Krakowski throws a head kick that misses
letting Azaryan counter with a right hand.
Azaryan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Krakowski tries for a takedown but Azaryan circles away easily
letting Azaryan counter with a right hand.
Jerry Krakowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Azaryan lands a jab to the head.
Krakowski takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Krakowski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#ROC#
Krakowski is rocked!#T2#
Azaryan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Krakowski is still on wobbly legs! Can Azaryan finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice straight punches there by Azaryan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Azaryan.
Krakowski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Azaryan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Krakowski seems to have recovered his senses.
Krakowski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Krakowski blocks a head kick by Azaryan.
Krakowski drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Azaryan defends it well.
Krakowski wants to clinch
and Azaryan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Krakowski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Azaryan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Azaryan lunges at Krakowski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Krakowski's hand.
Azaryan works the jab nicely.
Azaryan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Krakowski misses with a combination
and Krakowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Artur Azaryan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Azaryan's corner calls for a 1-2. Azaryan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A jab lands there for Azaryan.
Azaryan lands a nice hook to Krakowski's body. Krakowski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Krakowski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A jab from Azaryan does it's job there.#T4#
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!
Azaryan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Azaryan works Krakowski's body with a nice hook.
Krakowski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Azaryan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Krakowski scrambles back to his feet.
Azaryan lands a glancing blow to the side of Krakowski's head.
Azaryan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Krakowski tries to clinch but Azaryan moves away
and Azaryan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Azaryan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Krakowski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Azaryan to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Azaryan Throws a clean left jab. Azaryan Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Krakowski's chin! Krakowski crumbles to the ground and Azaryan follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Azaryan!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Artur Azaryan!
Artur Azaryan took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Thanks for all those for turning up. Time to build on this win and improve my record. I will one day be known as the best of the best.'.

Event: AFC #23
Date: Dec 01, 2018

#R1#
D Amato connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Petersen momentarily. #CUT2#
It looks like Darrel Petersen has been cut.
Petersen scores with a body shot.
D Amato slips a jab from Petersen.
D Amato avoids the body shot from Petersen. #TD2#
D Amato gets a double leg takedown into Petersen's guard.
Petersen looking for a sweep. Not yet Petersen, not yet.
Petersen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. D Amato manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
D Amato wants to get back to his feet but Petersen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Petersen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Petersen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Petersen pushes down on D Amato's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Petersen is trying to control the action in half guard but D Amato is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Petersen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but D Amato sees it coming and defends easily.
Petersen stops D Amato from getting back to his feet.
D Amato is holding on to half guard well.
D Amato is looking to control Petersen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can D Amato avoid being mounted?#SUB#
D Amato is defending against the submission attempts here by Petersen.
We've been hearing good reports from Petersen's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
D Amato is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Petersen pulls his head out easily.
Petersen wants to control but D Amato is keeping him busy.
D Amato taking some punishment here, with Petersen in his half guard. #T2#
D Amato preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
D Amato trying to control from the bottom.
Petersen is trying to control. D Amato wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
D Amato is looking to control Petersen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can D Amato avoid being mounted?
D Amato taking some punishment here, with Petersen in his half guard.
D Amato tries to roll over but Petersen keeps him under control.
Petersen winds up and cracks D Amato with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
D Amato is trying to get back to full guard.
Petersen not doing much here.
Petersen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
D Amato has hold of Petersen's hands but Petersen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Petersen connects with a nice short shot to D Amato's temple.
Petersen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Petersen trying to control from half guard but D Amato is working away. #SUB#
Petersen 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.
Petersen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
D Amato looks like he's trying to stand up. #T4#
D Amato tries to get to full guard but Petersen has control of the leg.
Petersen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
D Amato is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
D Amato really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Petersen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
D Amato is refusing to be controlled, as Petersen sits in half guard. #SUB#
Petersen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and D Amato defends it well.
Petersen wants to pass to mount but D Amato is defending the position. #SUB#
Petersen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
D Amato is trying to stand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Petersen drops an elbow to the side of D Amato's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petersen moves nicely into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darrel Petersen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darrel Petersen's cut.
That's time! Petersen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Petersen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck D Amato on the side of the head.
Petersen throws a nice looking combination but D Amato bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
D Amato moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Petersen fails to land.
Petersen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt D Amato or not.
D Amato looking for a takedown.
Petersen is pressed up against the cage. D Amato has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Petersen down to the mat. Petersen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Petersen shoots in and drives through. D Amato sprawls well.#TD#
Petersen feints and as D Amato raises his hands in defense, Petersen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Petersen landing some decent shots from guard.
Petersen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Petersen controlling from the top position.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but D Amato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
D Amato is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Darrel Petersen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Petersen stays in close to D Amato's body and controls the position. #ES2#
D Amato scrambles and gets back to his feet.
D Amato takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Petersen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A lazy left from Petersen finds it's target.
Petersen throws a shot to the body.
Petersen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Petersen lands a nice hook to D Amato's body. D Amato takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
D Amato clinches up with Petersen and pushes him back against the cage.
D Amato stalling against the cage.
D Amato is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Petersen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Darrel Petersen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael D Amato.#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by D Amato.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
D Amato's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
D Amato avoids the body shot from Petersen.
D Amato wants to counter with a clinch but Petersen pushes him away.
Petersen tests D Amato's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Petersen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but D Amato was well out of range. Poor timing from Petersen.
D Amato fails with the takedown.
D Amato stuffs the takedown.
Petersen staying out of range there.
Petersen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD#
Petersen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Petersen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
D Amato is staying active underneath Petersen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Petersen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Petersen lands with some strikes.#T3#
Petersen tries to control but D Amato wriggling away.
Petersen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that D Amato can do to turn this around?
D Amato wants to hold on but Petersen pushes him away.
D Amato is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Petersen is staying active.
D Amato is bucking up trying to escape but Petersen cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Petersen lands a nice shot to the head.
Petersen trying to control but D Amato is having none of it.
D Amato can't escape the position.
Petersen working the ground and pound effectively.
D Amato is in a horrible position here. Petersen smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Petersen controlling from mount. #T4#
D Amato is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Petersen working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Petersen looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Petersen swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and D Amato is now in Petersen's guard. A big mistake from Petersen there, giving up the dominant position!
Petersen keeping moving, preventing D Amato from controlling successfully.
Petersen is pulling down on D Amato's head. It's preventing any offense from D Amato, at least for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darrel Petersen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Darrel Petersen'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Petersen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but D Amato was well out of range. Poor timing from Petersen.
Petersen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from D Amato.
D Amato uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petersen.
Petersen misses the body punch #CL2#
and D Amato moves into the clinch.
D Amato is looking to take this one to the mat.
Petersen goes for a takedown in the clinch but D Amato prevents it.
Petersen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of D Amato backwards. #TD#
Petersen has picked D Amato up - he's going for a ride! Petersen dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Petersen prevents D Amato from improving his position.
Petersen working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on D Amato's thigh. D Amato counters though and makes it back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
D Amato trying to keep a closed guard but Petersen is proving a slippery customer.
Petersen trying to control but D Amato is working from the bottom. #T1#
Petersen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Petersen wants to control from the top but D Amato keeps moving.
D Amato utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Petersen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but D Amato manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Petersen has D Amato in his guard.#REVB#
D Amato wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving.
D Amato must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Petersen is on top in guard. #REVR#
Petersen is stalling in the full guard.
Petersen trying to control but D Amato is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
D Amato has his foot on Petersen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Petersen works his way back into a safe position though.
D Amato keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. D Amato manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Petersen managing to block the knees to the body from D Amato.
D Amato throws an elbow but it misses. #T3##BC2#
D Amato pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Petersen is looking to wear down D Amato with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL2#
D Amato moves into range and clinches up with Petersen.
Petersen throws a punch but it's blocked by D Amato.
A shot in the inside from Petersen.
Petersen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
D Amato takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Petersen tries a body shot but D Amato blocks it.
D Amato blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Petersen scores with a shoulder strike.
D Amato is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Petersen is defending well.
Michael D Amato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Darrel Petersen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael D Amato.
A head punch on the inside from Petersen fails to land.
Petersen wants a takedown.
Petersen tries for a takedown but D Amato manages to get underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Petersen.
A shot in the inside from Petersen.
Petersen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Petersen lands a shoulder strike. #TD#
Petersen tightens his grip and picks D Amato up, before dumping him to the ground. D Amato manages to land in guard. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
D Amato wants to stand and escape but Petersen is having none of it.
Petersen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
D Amato keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
D Amato looking to hit a scissor sweep but Petersen is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
D Amato is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Darrel Petersen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Petersen trying to control but D Amato is working from the bottom.
Petersen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Petersen got a little sloppy there for a moment and D Amato has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Petersen has managed to get both his arms back between D Amato's legs - danger averted.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darrel Petersen!
The defeated Michael D Amato had this to say: 'Fuck you'.

Event: RapidFC 3
Date: Nov 30, 2018

#R1##CL#
Josefi rushes Cricket and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Josefi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cricket gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC2#
Cricket breaks from the clinch.
Josefi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Josefi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Cricket closes the distance and pushes Josefi back into the cage.
Josefi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cricket after a bit of a struggle.
Josefi 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 Terry Josefi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cricket wants to break the clinch but can't.
Josefi tries to score a body lock takedown but Cricket shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cricket's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Cricket tries to pull guard but Josefi won't allow it.
Cricket jumps guard but Josefi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Josefi is trying to drag Cricket to the mat but Cricket just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cricket goes for a takedown attempt but Josefi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cricket will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Josefi looks for a takedown but Cricket sprawls well.
Cricket avoids a kick to the body.
Cricket feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
Cricket fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Josefi, pushing him back against the cage.
We've been informed that Cricket has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Josefi looking for a takedown.
Josefi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Josefi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cricket pulls his leg out and moves away. #T2#
Cricket shoots for a double leg takedown but Josefi sprawls well. He's pushed Cricket's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cricket fails with a takedown attempt.
Josefi attempts a counter takedown but Cricket avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Cricket pushes Josefi up against the cage in a clinch.
Cricket looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Josefi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cricket has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Josefi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Josefi turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Josefi manages to end up in side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cricket is trying to get back to half guard.
Cricket is trying to control Josefi's posture but Josefi avoids it. #T3#
Josefi is looking to take a break and control but Cricket is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Josefi has an Americana. Cricket didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Josefi is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Josefi hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Terry Josefi!
In his post fight interview, Terry Josefi gave a big smile as he said 'Damn it feels good to be a gangster'.

Event: AFC #22
Date: Nov 24, 2018

Event: RapidFC 2
Date: Nov 16, 2018

#R1#
Josefi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Figis avoids it really well and circles away.
Josefi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Josefi throws a sloppy head kick
and Figis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good work by Figis as he checks the leg kick.
A combination from Figis does no damage.
Figis closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Figis scores with a three punch combo! #CL#
Josefi pushes Figis up against the cage in a clinch.
Josefi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Figis is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Josefi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Figis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Josefi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Figis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T1#
Figis throws a combination. Josefi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#ROC2#
Josefi is rocked!
Figis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oh Josefi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Josefi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Figis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Josefi seems to have got his legs back now.
Figis thuds a left hand into Josefi's body.
Figis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Figis's corner calls for a 1-2. Figis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Figis has knocked Josefi down with a huge combo! Figis steps away and waves a wobbly Josefi back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Figis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Figis lands a nice shot to the body.
Figis doesn't manage to clinch there - Josefi circles away.
Josefi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cyril Figis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Josefi misses with a takedown
and Figis counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Josefi! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cyril Figis!
Terry Josefi was interviewed post fight and said 'When will this pain and suffering end'.

Event: RapidFC 1
Date: Nov 09, 2018

#R1#
Josefi misses with a head kick.
Josefi walks into a left hand. #TD#
Torito gets a double leg takedown into Josefi's guard.
Torito engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Torito 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.
Torito postures up.
Torito stands up over Josefi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Torito definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Torito cracks Josefi with a solid left hand.#T1#
Torito controlling from the top position.
Torito won't allow Josefi to get back to his feet.
Josefi wants to control but Torito passes easily into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Josefi trying to hold on to Torito's head to control him but Torito postures up.
Josefi tries to roll over but Torito keeps him under control.
Josefi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Torito. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Josefi moves into full guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Torito landing with the ground and pound.
Torito passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Torito scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Josefi wants to get back to full guard but Torito has mounted him!
Torito sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Torito has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Torito working Josefi over with strikes here.
Torito postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Josefi looks a forlorn figure. #ROC#
Josefi is rocked!#T3#
Josefi working to try and regain half guard.
Josefi is still in real trouble! Can Torito finish him?
Torito unloading with bombs!
Josefi seems to have recovered his senses.
Torito putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Torito looking to finish Josefi with some ground and pound. This is bad for Josefi!
Torito with good strikes from the mount here!
Torito content just to control the position here.
Torito has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Josefi's face.
A big strike lands for Torito! That's really hurt Josefi and he's turned his back - Torito keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Torito jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). El Torito!
The defeated Terry Josefi had this to say: 'When will this pain and suffering end'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 08, 2018

#R1#
Krakowski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yoder looks to land a combination but Krakowski avoids it well.
Yoder misses with a series of wild punches.
Yoder swats away the attempt to clinch by Krakowski.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yoder! But no joy.
Yoder misses with a series of wild punches.
Krakowski slips a jab and a cross from Yoder.
Yoder throws a series of punches but Krakowski moves out of range.
Krakowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yoder.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krakowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yoder feints the counter takedown.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Yoder has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Krakowski darts in trying to clinch
and Yoder counters with a one-two to the body.
Ryan Yoder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yoder throws a series of punches but Krakowski avoids them all with ease.
Krakowski changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Yoder fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Krakowski seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Krakowski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Yoder.
Yoder misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yoder throws a series of punches but Krakowski avoids them all with ease.
Yoder avoids the head kick by Krakowski.
Krakowski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some wild striking there from Yoder.
As Yoder tries to get set, Krakowski tries to push him back and clinch up but Yoder manages to avoid the attempt.
Yoder lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Krakowski circles away quickly and effectively.
Yoder blocks a head kick by Krakowski.
Krakowski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Krakowski dodges the punch combination from Yoder. #T2#
Yoder throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yoder goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
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!
Yoder swinging wildly here.
Krakowski doesn't manage to clinch there - Yoder circles away.
A punch combination from Yoder misses.
Yoder looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Krakowski shoots in for a double leg but Yoder sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Krakowski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yoder paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Krakowski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Krakowski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yoder tries to score with a low kick but Krakowski moves his leg out of the way.
Yoder lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Krakowski circles away quickly and effectively.
Yoder dips to his left and cracks Krakowski with an uppercut!
Yoder fails to land with a series of punches.
Krakowski looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
The fight stays on the outside here - Krakowski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Krakowski misses with a looping right.
Yoder leaves Krakowski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Yoder looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Krakowski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yoder is fending him off so far but Krakowski persists. Nope, Yoder circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerry Krakowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yoder throws a right hand that Krakowski ducks under and follows up with a left that Krakowski also avoids with ease.
Krakowski is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Yoder.
Yoder throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yoder misses with a double jab
and Krakowski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Krakowski throws a leg kick that is checked
and Yoder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yoder swinging wildly here.
Krakowski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yoder as he jumps to the side. #T4#
Krakowski shoots in looking for a takedown. Yoder tries to sprawl out of it but Krakowski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yoder manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Yoder looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yoder misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yoder looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Krakowski was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Krakowski tries to clinch but Yoder is having none of it.
Yoder throws a right and a left that both miss.
Krakowski seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
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!
Yoder misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yoder looks winded!
Yoder swinging wildly here.
Krakowski fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Yoder dominated that round.
That's time! Krakowski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Krakowski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yoder sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Krakowski somewhat.
Yoder throws a right and a left that both miss.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Krakowski checks a leg kick.
Yoder misses with a few strikes there.
Yoder misses with a wild combination.
Krakowski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yoder.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krakowski throws a hook to the side of Yoder's head but Yoder sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Krakowski might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Krakowski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Yoder swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Krakowski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yoder sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerry Krakowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Yoder. Those never looked like landing.
Yoder scores with a three punch combo!
Krakowski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yoder but Yoder pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Yoder looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Krakowski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Yoder sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Krakowski closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Krakowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Yoder is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Krakowski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Yoder is trying to maintain the position but Krakowski is very close to passing his half guard.
Krakowski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yoder is looking to improve his position.
Yoder really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Krakowski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Krakowski prevents Yoder from standing back up.
Krakowski prevents Yoder from improving his position.
Yoder desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Yoder trying to control from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A head kick misses from Yoder.
Yoder misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Yoder misses with a wild combination.
Krakowski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sloppy strikes from Yoder. Those never looked like landing.
Krakowski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yoder's waist but Yoder gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Krakowski off to one side.
Krakowski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some wild striking there from Yoder.
Ryan Yoder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Krakowski dodges the punch combination from Yoder.
Ryan Yoder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yoder swinging wildly here.
Yoder throws a right and a left that Krakowski avoids nicely.
Krakowski wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T4#
A punch combination from Yoder misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Krakowski misses its target.
Sloppy strikes from Yoder. Those never looked like landing.
Krakowski shoots in for a takedown but Yoder shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Krakowski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yoder is fending him off so far but Krakowski persists. Nope, Yoder circles away and we're back to standing.
Yoder throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Krakowski.
Yoder swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yoder fails to land with a series of punches.
Krakowski wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yoder takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #TD#
Krakowski scores with a takedown into Yoder's guard.
Krakowski passes into half guard.
Krakowski lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Yoder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Yoder displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Krakowski.
Krakowski closes the distance and clinches up with Yoder, looking for a takedown. Krakowski pushes Yoder against the cage but Yoder circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Yoder is looking for the big counter here.
Yoder throws a right and a left that Krakowski avoids nicely.
Yoder throws a series of punches but Krakowski avoids them all with ease.
Yoder throws a right and a left that Krakowski avoids nicely.
Yoder displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Krakowski.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerry Krakowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yoder misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoder throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yoder throws a series of punches but Krakowski avoids them all with ease.
Yoder misses with the combination.
Yoder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Krakowski fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Krakowski instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Yoder lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Yoder prevents Krakowski from improving his position.
Krakowski gets back to full guard.
Yoder postures up in Krakowski's guard and throws a big left but Krakowski blocks it.
Yoder sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Yoder missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Krakowski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yoder is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Krakowski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Krakowski slips a jab and a cross from Yoder.
Some wild striking there from Yoder. #T3#
Yoder throws a series of punches but Krakowski moves out of range.
A combination from Yoder does no damage.
Krakowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yoder misses with a jab, cross combination.
Krakowski tries to counter by clinching up but Yoder breaks away and moves out of range.
Krakowski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yoder defends it nicely.
Yoder throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Krakowski tries to clinch
and Yoder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jerry Krakowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yoder rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Krakowski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4#
Yoder leaves Krakowski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Yoder swinging wildly here.
Yoder misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yoder throws a low kick but Krakowski avoids it.
Yoder circles away from the clinch attempt.
Krakowski tries to clinch up but Yoder circles away and keeps his distance.
Krakowski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yoder.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krakowski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yoder.
Jerry Krakowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryan Yoder is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yoder misses with a two punch combination.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Yoder!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 02, 2018

#R1#
Tiddies with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Josefi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tiddies using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Josefi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tiddies tries to score a body lock takedown but Josefi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Josefi gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SU2#
Josefi stands up and waves to Tiddies to follow him. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tiddies enables Josefi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tiddies manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Josefi content to stall in guard here.
Josefi is pushing down on Tiddies's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tiddies is fighting to maintain full guard but Josefi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Josefi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Josefi moves to back control. #T1#
Josefi scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Tiddies is looking for a way out. #SUB2#
Josefi has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Tiddies is in real trouble here. Josefi gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Tiddies is tapping out! Josefi wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Terry Josefi!
As Terry Josefi got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Damn it feels good to be a gangster'.

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