Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: NYF Fight Night 10
Date: Sep 13, 2023

#R1##TD#
Miocic shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Baunegaard's guard.
Miocic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Baunegaard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Miocic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Baunegaard is trying to keep Miocic in close.
Miocic is pushing down on Baunegaard's leg trying to pass to half guard. Baunegaard is fighting to maintain full guard but Miocic has managed to sneak the leg through.
Miocic perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Miocic passes to side control.
A lull in the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miocic has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Miocic looks up at the clock and then as Baunegaard takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Miocic smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Miocic has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Baunegaard stops Miocic from passing to mount. #SUB#
Miocic has hold of Baunegaard's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Baunegaard tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Miocic cranks the arm and Baunegaard screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Baunegaard, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jon Miocic!

Event: WVT 150: Briggs v Thib Jr
Date: Aug 26, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Chunks dives in and scores a takedown into Ship's guard.
Chunks tries to free his leg and advance position but Ship is retaining full guard.
Ship has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Ship throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Chunks avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ship looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Ship throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1#
Chunks throws a big right hand that misses.
Chunks tries to free his leg and advance position but Ship is retaining full guard.
Ship has momentary wrist control but Chunks slips an elbow through the middle.
Ship preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chunks pushing down on Ship's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Chunks throwing shots but Ship is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Chunks is trying to work for a kimura but Ship is defending well.
Chunks throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
Ship is trying to get back to full guard.
Chunks wants to pass the guard but Ship is defending well.
Chunks prevents Ship from improving his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chunks frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Chunks throwing strikes here but Ship is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Chunks can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ship is looking to escape.
Chunks lands a nice shot to the head. #T3#
Ship wants to hold on but Chunks pushes him away.#SUB2#
Chunks looking to secure an arm triangle but Ship defends it well.
Chunks scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Chunks throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ship because Chunks loaded up on that one.
Chunks can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ship is looking to escape.
Ship tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Chunks dominating with strikes here.
A nice elbow there by Chunks.
Chunks controlling from mount.
Ship sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Chunks lands with a punch from half guard.
Chunks is looking to take a break and control but Ship is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chunks trying to mount his opponent but Ship defends it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chunks trying to control from half guard but Ship is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Chunks dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD#
Ship shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Chunks napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Chunks is not content to let Ship control the position.
Chunks struggling a bit here.
Chunks regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chunks is looking to get back to full guard here but Ship has managed to pass to side control instead.
Chunks struggling a bit here.#T1#
Chunks tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chunks is trying to control Ship's posture but Ship avoids it.
Chunks is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Ship thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ship goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Chunks has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ship but great work by Chunks.
Chunks sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ship is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T2##SUB2#
Chunks tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Chunks controls the position.
Ship is not content to let Chunks control the position.
You can see the frustration on Ship's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chunks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ship keeps working.
Chunks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Ship's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ship gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Ship taking shots to the head.
Chunks unloads with some shots from mount but Ship bucks and avoids them well.
Ship keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chunks has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ship's face.
Chunks landing strikes from the mount.#CUT2#It looks like Roman Ship has been cut.
Chunks looking to control but Ship is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Ship in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #CUT2#Roman Ship's cut is getting worse.
Ship takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bobby Chunks has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chunks breaks from Ship's wrist control and lands an elbow. #CUT2#Jeez, Roman Ship's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Roman Ship's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bobby Chunks!
A very excited looking Bobby Chunks rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: HFC 96: Chai vs Harris
Date: Aug 26, 2023

#R1#
Tagaloa scores with a body shot.
Kafka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kafka throws an off balance right hand
and Tagaloa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Dude Kafka has been cut.
Tagaloa throws a jab when Kafka was well out of range.
Tagaloa swings for the body but Kafka moves out of range.
Tagaloa's coach down at Combat Wombat Burrow was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tagaloa's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Tagaloa slips under a jab.
Tagaloa lands a right hook to the body.
Kafka moves away from the strike by Tagaloa.
Tagaloa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kafka.
Kafka moves out of range of the strikes.
Kafka tests Tagaloa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tagaloa ducks under a wild hook from Kafka.
A big right from Kafka misses.
Kafka misses with a jab to the body
and Tagaloa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kafka moves out of range as Tagaloa strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tagaloa throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Kafka to counter with a crisp jab.
Kafka lands with a hook. Tagaloa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tagaloa misses with a looping right.#T1#
Kafka throws an off balance right hand
and Tagaloa counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from Kafka misses its intended target.
Tagaloa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kafka.
Tagaloa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kafka counters with a three punch combo that has Tagaloa backing up. Tagaloa nods at Kafka to acknowledge the strikes.
Tagaloa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tagaloa cracks a nice hook into Kafka's ribs.
Kafka misses with an uppercut
and Tagaloa counters with a left to the body.
Kafka is breathing heavily.
Tagaloa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tagaloa misses with a straight left.
Kafka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tagaloa was well out of range. Poor timing from Kafka.
Tagaloa looks to score with a jab to the body but Kafka is just out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kafka scores with the left hand. Tagaloa knows he should have avoided that one.
Kafka scores with a hook.
Kafka looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kafka ducks under a wild hook from Tagaloa.
Kafka throws a series of punches but Tagaloa avoids them all with ease.
Tagaloa throws a right hand that misses
and Tagaloa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Tagaloa slips under a jab from Kafka.
Tagaloa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kafka has time to react.#CUT2#Dude Kafka's cut is getting worse.
Tagaloa scores with a body shot.
Tagaloa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kafka ducks under a wild hook from Tagaloa.
Tagaloa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kafka doesn't seem bothered though.
Kafka with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tagaloa to score with a decent uppercut.
Kafka throws a body punch but Tagaloa moves out of range.
Tagaloa throws a hook but Kafka avoids it easily.
Kafka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tagaloa.
Tagaloa cracks Kafka with an open hand slap.
Kafka throws a big shot that misses.
Kafka throws a poor cross that misses
letting Tagaloa counter with a right hand. #CUT2#Dude Kafka's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kafka throws a big shot that misses.
Decent striking displayed by Tagaloa there.
A jab from Tagaloa misses. #T3#
Tagaloa works Kafka's body with a nice hook.
Kafka slips under a jab.
Kafka throws a one two combo.
Tagaloa misses with an uppercut. Kafka saw that one coming.
A counter left hand to the body from Kafka misses its target.
Tagaloa digs a good hook to Kafka's body.
Tagaloa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kafka has time to react.
Kafka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tagaloa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tagaloa scores with a nice head shot.#CUT2#Jeez, Dude Kafka's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Tagaloa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tagaloa throws a combination that misses
and Kafka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tomasi Tagaloa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tagaloa throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kafka takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kafka takes one on the chin but seems OK.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dude Kafka's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tomasi Tagaloa!
Tomasi Tagaloa thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CFC 581
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1#
Lakatos throws a shot from downtown. Moltisanti moves away and avoids it.
Tobias Lakatos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lakatos's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Moltisanti connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lakatos scrambles back to his feet.
Moltisanti takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lakatos throws a hook to the side of Moltisanti's head but Moltisanti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lakatos blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Moltisanti.
A nice side step and Lakatos releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Moltisanti shoots and misses
and Lakatos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lakatos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moltisanti takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Moltisanti gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lakatos.
Lakatos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moltisanti was well out of range. Poor timing from Lakatos.
Moltisanti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Moltisanti takes one to the chin there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lakatos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Moltisanti drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lakatos sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Moltisanti shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lakatos's guard.#SUB#
Moltisanti is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Moltisanti drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Moltisanti as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Lakatos screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Moltisanti! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Chrissy Moltisanti!

Event: NYF 28: Ferguson vs Daxton
Date: Jul 29, 2023

#R1##TD#
Black fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Baunegaard to the ground. Black is now in Baunegaard's guard.

Baunegaard has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Black has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Baunegaard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Black just stands there and leans against the cage.
Black wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Black's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Baunegaard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baunegaard moves out of range as Black throws a body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Baunegaard.
Nice uppercut lands for Baunegaard. That snapped Black's head back. #TD#
Black drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baunegaard is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Black taking a breather here. #T1#
Black working the ground and pound.
Black has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Baunegaard seems a little lost for a moment, as Black dominates the positioning.
Baunegaard tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Black wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Black lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Baunegaard struggling a bit here.
Baunegaard regains half guard.#SU#
Black stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Baunegaard to get to his feet.
Black throws a body shot but no joy.
A right-left combo lands from Black.
Baunegaard dodges the punch combination from Black.
Baunegaard lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T2#
Baunegaard moves in looking to clinch but Black pushes him off.
Black wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Baunegaard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #TD#
Black closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Black lands in his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Black trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Baunegaard trying to control the position.
Black is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Black stopping the sweep attempt from Baunegaard.
Baunegaard can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Black controls the pace.#T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black lands a couple of elbows.
Black looking to pass the guard.
Black landing some decent shots from guard.
Baunegaard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Black manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SU2#
Baunegaard decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Black, up you get!
Anthony Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Black lands a leg kick that knocks Baunegaard off balance momentarily.#T4#
Black with a lazy takedown attempt
and Baunegaard counters with a two punch combo.
Baunegaard misses with a head kick.
Black throws a nice looking combination but Baunegaard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Black misses with a two punch combination.
A nice combination there by Black.
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!
Black throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Black scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Baunegaard chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Black shoots in for a double leg but Baunegaard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Black is breathing heavily.
Baunegaard pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Black back to the cage. Baunegaard follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#It looks like Anthony Black has been cut.
Jab from Baunegaard.
Kristian Baunegaard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Black throws a right hand that Baunegaard ducks under and follows up with a left that Baunegaard also avoids with ease.
Black misses the jab.
Baunegaard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Black manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Black buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #TD#
Black scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Black dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Black'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.#R2##CL2#
Baunegaard clinches up with Black and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Baunegaard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Black shoots in for a takedown but Baunegaard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Baunegaard moves into the clinch.
Black wants a takedown but no success here. #BC2#
Baunegaard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baunegaard lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Black throws a low kick but it's checked well by Baunegaard.
Baunegaard scores with a nice right hand.
Baunegaard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Black paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black on the wrong end of a nice hook.#ROC2#Black is rocked!
Baunegaard plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Black swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Black face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kristian Baunegaard!
After winning the bout, Kristian Baunegaard thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Anthony Black was interviewed post fight and said 'I promise to learn from this. I'm going to come back badder than ever. '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 09, 2023

#R1#
Santos misses the jab.
Santos takes a jab right on the kisser.
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch but Hammer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hammer throwing a counter right hand but Santos manages to avoid it.
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hammer paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
Santos drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Santos has gone for a leg lock! Hammer slips out almost immediately though and dives into Santos's guard.#REVR#
Hammer slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Santos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hammer is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Santos is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Santos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hammer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Santos looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hammer has picked Santos up and slammed him! Santos can't keep hold of the triangle and Hammer manages to pass to side control!#T1#
Santos is looking to reverse the position.
Hammer taking a breather here.
Santos wants to control but Hammer postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammer is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Santos's shoulder. That is not cool.
Santos is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Santos gets back to half guard.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hammer controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Santos looking for submissions off his back.
Hammer slows the pace down in half guard.
Hammer is looking to advance position but Santos won't allow it.
Hammer is working hard here to advance position.
Hammer passes to side control.
Santos seems a little lost for a moment, as Hammer dominates the positioning.#T3#
Santos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hammer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Santos is still trying to improve position.
Hammer tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Santos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hammer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hammer in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Santos struggling a bit here.
Santos tries to bench press Hammer off him but Hammer keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santos seems a little lost for a moment, as Hammer dominates the positioning.
Santos wants to control but Hammer postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Hammer dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
The fighters circling - Santos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Santos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Santos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An attempted straight right counter from Hammer misses the target.
Santos moves to clinch but Hammer breaks away #TD#
and Hammer counters with a takedown into side control.
We've been informed that Santos has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Santos trying to remain calm as Hammer controls from the top position.
Santos manages to get back to half guard.
Santos trying to control here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hammer in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Santos wants to control but Hammer is keeping busy. #T1#
Well, if Hammer is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Hammer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santos can do to turn this around?
Santos is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Santos looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hammer not doing much here. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Santos actively working from the bottom here.
Hammer frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Santos is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hammer looking to control and managing it successfully.
Santos tries to hold on but Hammer pushes him away.
Hammer content just to control the position here.
Santos is working to get back to half guard. #T3#
Hammer content just to control the position here.
Santos is looking to improve his position but Hammer isn't that keen on the idea.
Hammer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hammer blocks Santos's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Hammer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Santos tries to lock up and control but Hammer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hammer controlling the position easily from mount.
Santos is looking to improve his position but Hammer isn't that keen on the idea.
Hammer looking to control and managing it successfully.
Santos is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Hammer content just to control the position here.
Santos wants to hold on but Hammer pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santos regains half guard.
Hammer controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hammer pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Hammer dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Hammer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Santos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Santos with a hook.
Santos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hammer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hammer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Santos moves into the clinch successfully.
Santos tries to pull guard but Hammer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Santos is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hammer to keep the fight standing.
Jason Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juanito Santos.
Hammer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Santos after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Santos jumps into guard, dragging Hammer to the mat. #SUB2#
Santos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hammer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hammer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hammer stays in close to Santos's body and controls the position. #T1#
Hammer tries to free his leg and advance position but Santos is retaining full guard.
Hammer seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Santos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hammer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hammer pushing down on Santos's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Santos tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Hammer is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Santos actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hammer pulls his head out easily.
Santos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hammer controlling the action here.
Hammer has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3##SUB2#
Santos looking for submissions off his back.
Hammer is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hammer wants to pass to mount but Santos is defending the position. #SUB2#
Santos actively working from the bottom here.
Jason Hammer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hammer in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Santos shoots in for a takedown but Hammer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hammer attempts a counter takedown but Santos avoids it well and moves away.
Hammer misses with a right hand #TD2#
so Santos counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2#
Santos is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hammer is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hammer has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Juanito Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hammer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Hammer!

Event: NYF 25: Donal vs Daxton
Date: Jul 01, 2023

#R1#
Baunegaard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
West gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
West escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A shot to the liver by Baunegaard. Beautiful body shot.
West throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baunegaard doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
West misses with a combination
and West takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ripley West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Baunegaard tries to keep at a distance but West has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Baunegaard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters circling - West throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
West misses with a lunging right hand
and Baunegaard counters with a nice low kick that buckles West's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baunegaard is looking to clinch.
West fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baunegaard manages to avoid it.
Baunegaard tries to clinch but West moves out of range.
West just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch combination from West misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from West lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Baunegaard has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Baunegaard and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#CL#
West rushes Baunegaard and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Come on West - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Baunegaard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of West backwards.
West is trying to break the clinch but Baunegaard is controlling him.
A short uppercut from West. #BC2#
Baunegaard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice jab there from West.
West seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Baunegaard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but West circles away quickly and effectively.
Sloppy strikes from Baunegaard. Those never looked like landing.
Baunegaard throws a series of strikes that have West backpedaling.
West doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Baunegaard looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
West looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
West misses the shot to the body.
Baunegaard throws a series of punches but West moves out of range. #CL2#
Baunegaard closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
West stalling against the cage. #T2#
West lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Baunegaard breaks the clinch.
West takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
West ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Baunegaard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
West appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Baunegaard drops his hands momentarily and West takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
West throws a hook to the side of Baunegaard's head but Baunegaard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
West throws a low kick, looking for Baunegaard's leg but Baunegaard calmly moves out of range.
Baunegaard looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
West keeps the fight on the outside.
A punch combination from Baunegaard misses. #CL#
West rushes Baunegaard and presses him up against the cage.
West is looking to break free of the clinch but Baunegaard has double underhooks.
West misses with some punches.
West lands with a short head shot on the inside.
West wants to break free but Baunegaard has control. #T3#
Baunegaard is trying to break free.
West scores with a nice hook to the head.
West has Baunegaard pushed against the cage.
West lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baunegaard backwards.
Baunegaard jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as West walks away with a smile on his face. Baunegaard gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
West misses with a body shot.
Baunegaard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but West paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Baunegaard lands a jab-cross combination.
Baunegaard throws a right and a left that West avoids nicely.
Baunegaard looks winded!
West takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
West throws a combination. Baunegaard tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL#
West forces Baunegaard back against the cage and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
West fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
West's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4##CL#
West drives through and clinches with Baunegaard against the cage.
Baunegaard working hard to break the clinch.
West working aggressively here.
West scores with a nice hook to the head.
Baunegaard is trying to break the clinch but West is controlling him.
West stops a takedown attempt from Baunegaard.
West lands an uppercut.
West misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, West creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
West tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
West's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice shot by West.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
West clinches with his opponent.
A nice left hand lands by West. #BC2#
Baunegaard breaks the clinch.
Baunegaard takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ripley West dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nice straight punches there by West. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of West.
Nice straight punches there by West. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of West.
Baunegaard tries to clinch but West is having none of it.
West throws a big counter combination but Baunegaard scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
West Throws a clean left jab. West Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Baunegaard's chin! Baunegaard crumbles to the ground and West follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by West!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ripley West!
In his post fight interview, Ripley West started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 01, 2023

#R1#
Hoang misses with a lunging right hand
and Hammer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hammer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hoang with a nice calf kick.
Hoang throws a wild body kick that Hammer sees coming a mile off.
Hammer checks a leg kick.
It looked like Hammer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hammer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hoang's head backwards.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hoang.
Hammer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoang is looking to clinch.
Hoang tries to clinch but Hammer moves out of range.
Hoang chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hoang throws a leg kick
and Hammer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Hoang misses with a hook
and Hammer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hoang fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hammer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoang. Hammer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hammer manages to avoid it.
Hammer staying out of range there.
Hammer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Hoang clinches up with Hammer and pushes him back against the cage.
Hoang has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hammer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hoang goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hammer prevents it.
Hoang can't find room to land a body shot as Hammer controls the action. #T2#
Hoang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stalling in the clinch from Hoang.
Hoang keeps control of Hammer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hammer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hoang is leaning against Hammer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#TD2#
Hoang gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Hoang throws a strike but Hammer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoang is trying to control the position but Hammer postures up.
Hammer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hammer trying to move into half guard but instead Hoang has managed to sweep!#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoang sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Hoang trying to control but Hammer is working from the bottom.
Hammer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hoang missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammer looking for a sweep. Not yet Hammer, not yet.
Hoang scoring with some ground and pound.
Hoang sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Hoang is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hammer is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hammer has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T4#
Hammer seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammer passes Hoang's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hammer is keen to just control but Hoang is a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Duc Hoang will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hammer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hoang throws a body kick that misses.
Hammer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Hammer manages to break the clinch.
Hammer throws a series of punches but Hoang moves out of range.
Hoang takes a swing at Hammer's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick from Hoang, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hoang misses with a hook. Hammer ducked under it nicely.
Hoang pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hammer is out of range and Hoang settles back down.
Hammer tries to counter with a takedown but Hoang is quick to defend against it.
Hoang tries to score with a low kick but Hammer moves his leg out of the way.#T1#
Hoang pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hammer swings wildly with an uppercut but Hoang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoang lands a body shot.
Hoang misses with the head strike. #TD#
Hammer gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Hoang pushes Hammer off and gets back to his feet.
Hoang misses with an uppercut
and Hammer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hoang!
Hoang avoids the body shot from Hammer. #CL2#
Hoang closes the distance and pushes Hammer back into the cage.
Hoang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hammer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hoang tries to throw a body punch but Hammer avoids it by throwing Hoang back against the cage.
Hoang working aggressively here.
Hoang displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hammer up against the cage.
Hoang can't find room to land a body shot as Hammer controls the action. #T3#
Hammer stops a takedown attempt from Hoang.
Our sources have told us that Hammer has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Hoang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hoang working aggressively here. #TD2#
Hoang has hold of one of Hammer's legs. Hammer is fighting the takedown attempt but Hoang gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Hoang controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hammer looking for a sweep. Not yet Hammer, not yet. #T4#
Hoang looking to sit in guard and control but Hammer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Hammer trying to control but Hoang is working from the bottom.
Hoang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammer looking to pass the guard.
Hoang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hammer is one step ahead there.
Hoang keeping moving, preventing Hammer from controlling successfully.
Hoang working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Duc Hoang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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#
Hoang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hammer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hammer is looking to counter punch.
Hoang wants to clinch.
Hammer checks a leg kick.
Hoang throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hammer throwing a counter right hand but Hoang manages to avoid it.
Hammer circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoang fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hammer is out of range.
Duc Hoang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hoang throws a front kick aimed at Hammer's knee but Hammer avoids it well.
Hoang throws a hook but Hammer avoids it easily.
Hammer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Hoang is looking to score with low kicks.
Hammer tries to counter with a takedown but Hoang is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Hoang moves into range and clinches up with Hammer.
Hammer wants a takedown.
Hammer wants a takedown.
Hoang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hoang is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hoang is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hammer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hammer blocks a body shot from Hoang. #T2#
Hoang tries to work over Hammer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hoang misses with a punch to the body.
Hoang has Hammer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hammer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hoang working aggressively here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hoang takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hoang misses with a punch on the inside.
Hoang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Hoang.
Hoang fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Hoang is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hammer is defending well.
Jason Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duc Hoang.
Hoang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hoang working aggressively here.
Hoang throws a head punch that misses.
Hoang goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hammer prevents it.
Hammer tries to pull guard but Hoang forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hoang has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hammer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hoang drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hoang stalling the fight.
Hoang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#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.#TD#
Hammer tightens his grip and picks Hoang up, before dumping him to the ground. Hoang manages to land in guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hoang holds on and takes a little breather.
Hammer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Hoang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hoang can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hammer controls the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hammer won't allow Hoang to sweep him here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Duc Hoang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hoang 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duc Hoang!

Event: AVKT 25: Reigning Fire
Date: Jun 03, 2023

#R1#
Kafka throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wong on the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like King Wong has been cut.
Kafka definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wong slips under a jab from Kafka.
Kafka misses with the combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Wong misses.#KD#
Kafka sends Wong crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kafka is motioning to the referee to let Wong up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Wong is rocked!
Kafka cracks Wong with a left hook right on the temple and Wong goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Kafka lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Wong is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dude Kafka!
Dude Kafka seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: NYF 21: Donal vs Black
Date: Jun 03, 2023

#R1#
Bigwood showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baunegaard.
Baunegaard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bigwood throws out the jab.
Baunegaard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bigwood paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Baunegaard scores with a one two! Bigwood had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#It looks like Tony Bigwood has been cut.
Bigwood swings for the body but Baunegaard moves out of range.
Baunegaard tries to close the distance and clinch but Bigwood swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A punch combination from Baunegaard misses.
Bigwood thows a left - swing and a miss!
Baunegaard is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Baunegaard misses the shot to the body.
Bigwood rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Baunegaard counter with a right hand.
Bigwood throws a series of punches but Baunegaard moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Bigwood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bigwood tests Baunegaard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tony Bigwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baunegaard throws a push kick but Bigwood slaps the foot to one side.
Bigwood swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bigwood misses with a looping left.
Bigwood is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Baunegaard's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Bigwood throws a body shot but no joy.
Bigwood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Baunegaard lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bigwood has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bigwood and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T1#
Bigwood is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
No joy there for Baunegaard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Baunegaard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jab by Bigwood.
A thudding body kick lands there by Baunegaard!
Bigwood lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bigwood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baunegaard ducks under a wild hook from Bigwood.
Bigwood connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Baunegaard looks to land a combination. Bigwood sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bigwood throws an overhand right that lands on Baunegaard's shoulder, as Baunegaard tries to avoid the shot.
Bigwood misses with a looping right.
Bigwood is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bigwood ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bigwood misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bigwood. Baunegaard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baunegaard misses with a few strikes there.
Bigwood wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Bigwood staying out of range there.
Baunegaard misses with a two punch combination.
Baunegaard looks winded!
Bigwood avoids the body shot from Baunegaard.
Bigwood is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Baunegaard is looking to clinch.
Baunegaard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bigwood.
Baunegaard dodges the punch combination from Bigwood.
Bigwood wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Baunegaard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bigwood throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Baunegaard on the side of the head.
Baunegaard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bigwood.
Bigwood slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bigwood jabs at Baunegaard's body.
Bigwood throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bigwood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baunegaard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Bigwood with a jab.
Bigwood lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bigwood scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Baunegaard takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bigwood grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Baunegaard takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Bigwood cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tony Bigwood!
A very excited looking Tony Bigwood made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: TL Fight Night 4
Date: May 27, 2023

#R1#
Hammer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Justice.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Justice 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.#TD#
Hammer closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Justice's guard.
Justice keeping moving, preventing Hammer from controlling successfully.
Hammer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Justice tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hammer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hammer preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justice wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hammer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Justice has his hands on Hammer's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Justice is continuing to stall.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Justice 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.
Hammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Justice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Justice closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Justice slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Justice's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Justice has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Justice with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Justice can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hammer is looking to escape. #T3#
Justice with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Hammer controls the position.
Justice takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hammer has given up his back. Will we see Justice going for some submissions? #SUB2#
Justice working for the choke. #T4##SUB2#
Hammer is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Justice gets his way! #SUB2#
Hammer preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Justice.
What can Hammer do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Justice looking to break Hammer's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hammer remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Justice will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Justice dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Hammer tries to clinch up but Justice circles away and keeps his distance.
Hammer slaps away a takedown attempt from Justice, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Justice shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hammer is trying to defend but Justice finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hammer tries to get to full guard but Justice has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justice wants to pass to mount but Hammer is defending the position. #T1#
Hammer holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Justice is working for a kimura but Hammer is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Justice is looking for a kimura here.
Justice controlling the action here. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Justice trying to control from half guard but Hammer is working away.
Hammer wants to control but Justice passes into side.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Justice working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Justice has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Justice trying to control the position but Hammer is working away.
Justice just content to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hammer tries to bench press Justice off him but Justice keeps the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Justice just misses with a punch to the body.
Justice cracks Hammer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Justice goes for a double leg but Hammer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hammer continues to drive forward.
Justice closes the distance and clinches up with Hammer, looking for a takedown. Justice pushes Hammer against the cage but Hammer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hammer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jason Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Justice.
Justice shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hammer sprawls well. Hammer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Justice gets slowly back to his feet.
Hammer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Justice showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Hammer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Justice.
Justice tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hammer swivels and escapes.
Justice is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hammer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hammer throwing a counter right hand but Justice manages to avoid it.
Hammer missing with a left hand there. Justice was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Justice goes for a double leg but Hammer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hammer continues to drive forward.
Jason Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Justice.
Hammer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Hammer gets the takedown into side control.
Hammer wants to control but Justice is keeping him busy.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T1#
Justice is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hammer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mike Justice has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hammer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Justice does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Justice wants to control but Hammer is keeping busy.
Justice makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Justice.
Justice 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.
Justice keeping moving, preventing Hammer from controlling successfully.
Hammer looking to sit in guard and control but Justice gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Justice trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Justice is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Justice forces his way into half guard.
Still in half guard, Justice seems content to control.#T3#
Hammer won't allow Justice to pass to mount.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Justice passes to side control.
Hammer is trying to escape the position but Justice is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Justice has a takedown stuffed.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Justice fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mike Justice.
I've got Justice 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Justice!

Event: TL Fight Night 3
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Bowen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Molly!
Bowen content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Let's hope that Bowen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Bowen lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bowen moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SU2#
Bowen stands up. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bowen thows a leg kick but Molly checks it
and Molly connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Molly misses with an uppercut. Bowen saw that one coming.
Bowen misses with a double jab.
Molly lands with a right that hurts Bowen. Bowen looks to clinch but Molly throws a short knee that drops Bowen. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Rollin Molly!
In his post fight interview, Rollin Molly started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Cobra Kai: No Mercy 10
Date: May 13, 2023

#R1#
Kafka throws a body shot but no joy. #KD#
Kafka drops McQuirk with a beautiful combination! McQuirk stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kafka is looking for the KO!#CUT#It looks like Jerk McQuirk has been cut.
A combination from McQuirk does no damage.
Some wild striking there from McQuirk.
Kafka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McQuirk throws out the jab.
Kafka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McQuirk throws a series of punches but Kafka moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McQuirk throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kafka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#KD#
Kafka cracks McQuirk with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! McQuirk looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Kafka finish him? #ROC#McQuirk is rocked!
Kafka knocks out McQuirk with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Kafka before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Kafka picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dude Kafka!
Dude Kafka seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: NYF Fight Night 3
Date: May 13, 2023

#R1#
Galarza takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Galarza blocks a head kick by Baunegaard.
Baunegaard works Galarza's body with a nice hook.
Baunegaard tries to clinch up.
Baunegaard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Baunegaard throws a one two combo. #CUT2#It looks like Daniel Galarza has been cut.
No joy there for Baunegaard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Galarza. #CL#
Galarza forces Baunegaard back against the cage and clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Baunegaard is trying to stall. #TD2#
Baunegaard successfully pulls guard. #T1##SU#
Galarza gets to his feet - Baunegaard follows without any prompting.
Baunegaard misses with a double jab #TD#
and Galarza counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Baunegaard is looking to get back to is feet but Galarza passes into side control.
Baunegaard is not content to let Galarza control the position.
Galarza creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Baunegaard is working to avoid the ground and pound but Galarza connects with a decent elbow.
Baunegaard gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Galarza is trying to control the action in half guard but Baunegaard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Galarza working over Baunegaard with some ground and pound. Baunegaard looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Galarza wants to work for an arm triangle but Baunegaard is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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!
Galarza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baunegaard keeps working. #SUB#
Galarza is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Galarza lands a nice short elbow.#T3##SUB#
Galarza is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Baunegaard is just riding it out for now. Galarza eventually gives up the hold. #SU#
Galarza decides to return to a standing position. #TD#
Galarza drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Galarza works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galarza moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Galarza wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Baunegaard, who protects the arm well. #T4##SU#
Galarza has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Baunegaard throws a right hand that Galarza ducks under and follows up with a left that Galarza also avoids with ease.
Galarza throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL#
Galarza moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Galarza breaks the clinch.
Galarza closes this distance looking for a takedown but Baunegaard circles away.
Baunegaard scores with a one two! Galarza had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A nice combination there by Baunegaard.
Baunegaard misses with a two punch combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Daniel Galarza will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Daniel Galarza's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Baunegaard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Good standup being displayed there by Baunegaard as he connects with a hook.
Baunegaard throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Galarza swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Baunegaard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Baunegaard gets tackled into the cage by Galarza. Galarza maintains the clinch.
Galarza holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Baunegaard is trying to force a seperation but Galarza has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galarza stalling the fight.
Galarza is working for takedown but Baunegaard is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short left from Baunegaard. #TD#
Galarza decides to pull guard.
Galarza on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Galarza tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Galarza trying to keep a closed guard but Baunegaard is proving a slippery customer.
Baunegaard trying to stand up but can't free himself from Galarza's guard.
Baunegaard wants to stand and escape but instead Galarza has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Galarza wants to control from the top but Baunegaard keeps moving.
Galarza postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galarza stops Baunegaard from standing up.
Galarza content to stall in guard here. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Baunegaard keeping moving, preventing Galarza from controlling successfully.
Baunegaard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Baunegaard is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Galarza looks for a takedown but Baunegaard sprawls well.
Baunegaard lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Baunegaard misses with a two punch combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Baunegaard scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2#Daniel Galarza's cut is getting worse.
Baunegaard is breathing heavily.
Baunegaard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Galarza manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Galarza gets a clinch.
Galarza missing with knees to the body.
Galarza drops down looking for an ankle pick but Baunegaard pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Galarza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baunegaard misses with a double jab.
Galarza is looking to counter the offense by Baunegaard and move into the clinch.
Galarza takes a swing at Baunegaard's ribcage but misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Galarza.
Baunegaard tries to clinch up.
Galarza circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Galarza counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Baunegaard tries to kick Galarza off in order to stand up. Galarza Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baunegaard wants to control but Galarza postures up.
Galarza landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Baunegaard can't do much from the bottom here.
Galarza lands a few punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Baunegaard's face as Galarza controls the position.
Galarza advances nicely into full mount.
Baunegaard takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Daniel Galarza will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Daniel Galarza's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Baunegaard blocks a head kick by Galarza.
Baunegaard unleashes a big counter combination but Galarza bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Baunegaard throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Galarza decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Baunegaard's guard.
Baunegaard is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Galarza dives into side control.
Galarza lands an elbow.
Galarza is looking to take a break and control but Baunegaard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Baunegaard tries to bench press Galarza off him but Galarza keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baunegaard tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Galarza presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Galarza scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Baunegaard?
Baunegaard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Galarza looking to control but Baunegaard is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Galarza lands a nice shot to the head.
Galarza content just to control the position here.
Galarza has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Galarza trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Baunegaard is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Galarza locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Baunegaard is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daniel Galarza!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Brother clinches.
Brother lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Bawan Karim has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Karim fails to land.
Karim takes an elbow to the temple.
Karim takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#Bawan Karim's cut is getting worse.
Karim can't get the takedown.
Brother misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Brother fails to land.
Karim takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#Bawan Karim's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Brother lands with a short shot to the head.
Karim could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Brother lands with a left to the head. #CUT2#Jeez, Bawan Karim's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Brother is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Brother lands a nice elbow.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bawan Karim's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bhutan Brother !
Bhutan Brother made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'They experimented on us... They.. they kept us hostage. We... We had to survive. NOW BLEED!'.

Event: AVKT 20: Brutal Explosion
Date: Apr 29, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Nasty throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kafka tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nasty is in Kafka's guard.
Nasty has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Stormcrow Centre. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Nasty is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kafka trying to control the position.
Nasty landing with the ground and pound.
Kafka knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nasty on the ground.
Nasty is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kafka is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nasty content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nasty pushing down on Kafka's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Nasty looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#CUT2#It looks like Dude Kafka has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nasty scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nasty drops an elbow to the side of Kafka's head.
Nasty seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nasty drops an elbow to the side of Kafka's head. #CUT2#Dude Kafka's cut is getting worse.
Kafka is trying to maintain the position but Nasty is very close to passing his half guard.
Kafka taking some punishment here, with Nasty in his half guard.
Nasty scoring with strikes to the body and head. #CUT2#Dude Kafka's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kafka definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nasty looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
Nasty moves nicely into side control.
Nasty is chipping away with strikes. #CUT2#Jeez, Dude Kafka's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dude Kafka's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Thug Nasty!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2023

#R1#
A leg kick checked by Hammer.#TD#
Zee scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hammer is trying is best to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Zee is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Zee is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zee wants to pass the guard but Hammer is defending well.
Zee wants to get back to his feet. #T1##SUB#
Zee seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Zee is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hammer has managed to free his arm - good work.
Zee trying to control the pace.
Zee tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zee feints and then cracks Hammer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hammer down.
Zee shoots in looking for a takedown but Hammer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zee's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zee looks for a takedown but Hammer sprawls well.
A little jabbing left from Hammer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hammer keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Zee dives in and scores a takedown into Hammer's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zee accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Hammer controls Zee momentarily but Zee frees himself.
Hammer keeping moving, preventing Zee from controlling successfully.
Zee wants to stand but Hammer is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hammer can't keep his opponent in guard - Zee advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hammer trying to control here. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zee throwing shots but Hammer is blocking nicely.
Well, if Zee is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Hammer regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Zee.
Hammer is trying to keep Zee in close.
Zee really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Zee stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matthew Zee dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Zee shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hammer as he avoids it easily.
Hammer blocks a low kick nicely.
Matthew Zee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Zee scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hammer is looking to reverse the position.
Zee staying calm.
Hammer is looking for a sweep.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zee tries to stand but Hammer is controlling his head.
Hammer trying to remain calm as Zee controls from the top position.
Zee is putting a hurting on Hammer here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hammer is trying to escape the position but Zee is controlling the position.
Zee tries to move to full mount but Hammer actually manages to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammer won't allow Zee to pass to mount.
Zee not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Well, if Zee is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Hammer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Zee seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Matthew Zee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zee fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Zee closes the distance and clinches.
Zee wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Zee. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Hammer breaks the clinch. #T3#
A punch combination from Hammer misses. #TD#
Zee shoots in and gets a takedown into Hammer's guard.
Zee wants to stand but Hammer has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Zee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Zee tries to free his leg and advance position but Hammer is retaining full guard.
Zee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hammer can do to turn this around?#T4#
Zee postures up in Hammer's guard and throws a big left but Hammer blocks it.
Zee is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zee tries to free his leg and advance position but Hammer is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck for Zee with that takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Zee looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matthew Zee dominated that second round.
That's time! Zee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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#
Zee is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hammer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hammer cracks Zee with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#TD#
Zee looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Zee slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Zee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hammer is keeping the position for now.
Zee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer can't keep his opponent in guard - Zee advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Zee controlling the pace. #T1#
Hammer is looking for a sweep. Zee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hammer won't allow Zee to pass to mount.
Hammer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zee.
Zee keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Zee throws a strike but Hammer avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zee is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Zee dives in for a single leg takedown but Hammer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Zee pulls guard successfully.
Hammer wants to control from the top but Zee keeps moving.
Hammer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hammer won't allow Zee to sweep him here. #SUB#
Zee is looking for a triangle but Hammer pushes his legs off easily. #T3#
Hammer trying to control but Zee is working from the bottom.
Zee keeping full guard, as Hammer tries to pass.
Zee is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Zee keeping moving, preventing Hammer from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zee shoots in for a double leg but Hammer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Zee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hammer looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zee with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
and Hammer counters with a single leg into guard. Zee didn't expect that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hammer being controlled here momentarily.
Hammer trying to control but Zee is working from the bottom.
Zee is looking to stand up but Hammer isn't so interested in that idea.
Zee keeping moving, preventing Hammer from controlling successfully.
Zee controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zee wants to get back to his feet but Hammer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jason Hammer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matthew Zee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hammer wants to control from the top but Zee keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Matthew Zee.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zee, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Zee!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2023

#R1#
The crowd cheers as Pops lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bowen doesn't seem phased though.
Bowen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pops.
Bowen misses with an uppercut. Pops saw that one coming.
Pops looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sloppy strikes from Pops. Those never looked like landing.
Pops throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bowen on the side of the head.
Bowen walks straight into a right hand from Pops - that's dropped him! Pops jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Bowen from any more punishment! Bowen complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Uncle Pops!
A less than humble Uncle Pops misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

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