Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: UCF 88: Kaiser v Dantes
Date: Nov 30, 2024

#R1#
Louis jabs at Paruzzi's body.
A jab from Louis finds it's way through Paruzzi's defenses.
We've been told by Louis's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Louis misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Louis misses.
Louis lands a really nice looking cross but Paruzzi seems unphased.
Paruzzi misses with a head kick.
Paruzzi looks winded!
Louis scores with a decent looking hook.
Paruzzi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Horrible takedown attempt by Paruzzi or perhaps it was just good defense by Louis, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Louis lands a head shot.#ROC#Paruzzi is rocked!
and Louis counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Paruzzi! He's just covering up as Louis starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Louis!

Event: IFA 7: Beach Bash
Date: Nov 23, 2024

#R1#
Scub bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cuevas's head backwards.
Cuevas is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Scub just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Cuevas has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Stec Scub!

Event: SPPS Resurrection 012
Date: Nov 16, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
McPherson scores with a kick to the body.
Braccianti looks winded!#KD#
McPherson lands a big head kick that sends Braccianti tumbling to the mat! McPherson takes a step backwards and waves Braccianti back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Mauro Braccianti has been cut.
Braccianti shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McPherson counters with a big left hand that crumples Braccianti! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Finley McPherson!
Finley McPherson retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Finley McPherson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: UCF 80: Adunga Jr v Wilder
Date: Nov 02, 2024

#R1#
Nice shot lands for Hurme.#CL#
Hurme moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Hurme scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hurme misses with a hook from the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hurme takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hurme working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Paruzzi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hurme just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hurme using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Paruzzi looks winded!#TD#
Hurme wants the takedown. Paruzzi is fighting it off but Hurme persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Paruzzi's guard against the cage.
Hurme slips nicely into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hurme looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Hurme is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T1#
Hurme is pressing down on Paruzzi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Paruzzi is holding on for now. #SUB#
Hurme is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Paruzzi is just riding it out for now. Hurme eventually gives up the hold.
Hurme tries to pass to full mount but Paruzzi defends it.
Hurme trying to control from half guard but Paruzzi is working away.
Hurme thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hurme tries to pass to full mount but Paruzzi defends it. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Paruzzi tries to roll over but Hurme keeps him under control.
Paruzzi is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Hurme is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Paruzzi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hurme is pressing down on Paruzzi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Paruzzi is holding on for now.
Paruzzi trying to control from the bottom.
Hurme tries to pass to full mount but Paruzzi defends it. #T3#
Paruzzi trying to hold on to Hurme's head to control him but Hurme postures up.
Hurme works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB#
Paruzzi defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hurme. #SUB#
Hurme working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Hurme is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Paruzzi can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #SUB#
Hurme goes for an armbar but Paruzzi turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Paruzzi. #T4#
Paruzzi won't allow Hurme to sweep him here.
Paruzzi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hurme is keeping the position for now.
Paruzzi trying to control but Hurme is working from the bottom.
Paruzzi won't allow Hurme to sweep him here. #SUB#
Hurme is looking for a triangle but Paruzzi pushes his legs off easily.
Paruzzi sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paruzzi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hurme's guard.
Well, if Paruzzi 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.
Hurme wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jani Hurme dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hurme throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Paruzzi shoots for a double leg takedown but Hurme sprawls well. He's pushed Paruzzi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hurme throws a body punch but Paruzzi moves out of range.
Hurme cracks Paruzzi with a good jab.
Hurme swings away with a body shot that misses
and Paruzzi counters with a one-two to the body.
Hurme connects with a single shot there.#TD#
Hurme shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Paruzzi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hurme missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1##SUB#
Hurme is looking for a kimura but Paruzzi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hurme to get the leverage.
Hurme wants to free his trapped foot but Paruzzi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Paruzzi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hurme's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hurme's back!
Hurme can't escape the position. #SUB2#
Hurme 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 Paruzzi gets his way!
Paruzzi controlling the position well here. Hurme rolled but Paruzzi kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position. #SUB2#
Paruzzi working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
What can Hurme do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight! #T2#
Hurme tries to escape the position. #SUB2#
Hurme preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Paruzzi.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Paruzzi keeps control of the position as Hurme tries to break free.
Paruzzi has Hurme flattened out and is raining down punches.
Hurme rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Paruzzi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Paruzzi is continuing to stall.
Let's hope that Paruzzi 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Paruzzi is working for a submission of some sort. #T3#
Hurme is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Paruzzi stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hurme wants to get back to full guard.
Paruzzi not doing much here.
Hurme wants to improve his position but Paruzzi is controlling well. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Paruzzi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hurme is looking to improve his position.
Hurme is working hard here to advance position.
Paruzzi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jani Hurme overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Paruzzi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hurme defends it well. #SUB2#
Paruzzi wants to work for an arm triangle but Hurme is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Paruzzi is looking for a kimura here.
Hurme tries to get to full guard but Paruzzi has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Manuel Paruzzi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Paruzzi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hurme avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Hurme tries to sprawl but Paruzzi drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hurme is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurme is trying to stand back up but Paruzzi is controlling him #T1#
Paruzzi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hurme keeps working.
Well, if Paruzzi 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.
Hurme is looking to improve his position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Paruzzi working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Hurme makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hurme.
Hurme looking for a sweep. Not yet Hurme, not yet.
Paruzzi looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Hurme is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Hurme had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Paruzzi defends it easily.#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.
Paruzzi won't allow Hurme to get back to his feet.
Paruzzi 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.
Hurme seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Paruzzi advances position into side control!
Hurme is trying to escape the position but Paruzzi is controlling the position.
Hurme regains half guard.
Hurme wants to improve his position but Paruzzi is controlling well.
Paruzzi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Paruzzi winds up and cracks Hurme with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hurme trying to control here. #T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Paruzzi trying to pass the guard but Hurme defending well.
Paruzzi prevents Hurme from improving his position.
Paruzzi wants to pass the guard but Hurme is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hurme is looking for a sweep. Paruzzi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Paruzzi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Paruzzi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hurme keeps working. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hurme works his way to full guard. Good work.
Paruzzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Hurme is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hurme 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.
Paruzzi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hurme looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hurme can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Paruzzi controls the pace.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hurme looking to hit a scissor sweep but Paruzzi is one step ahead there.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manuel Paruzzi!

Event: NG 16
Date: Oct 19, 2024

#R1#
Scub throws a right and a left that both miss.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Scub.
Scub throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hansen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Stec Scub has been cut.
Scub is looking to clinch.
Hansen connects with a single shot there.
A slow jab from Scub misses its intended target.
Scub throws an off balance right hand
and Hansen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Scub looks to clinch
and Hansen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#Scub is rocked!
Scub throws a hook to the side of Hansen's head but Hansen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hansen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Scub throws a right hand that misses
and Hansen scores with a counter punch that sends Scub to the canvas! Hansen smells blood - he's punishing Scub with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Scub has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bryan Hansen!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 03, 2024

#R1#
Richmond connects with a right hand. Chen shakes it off.
Chen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Richmond fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL2#
Chen clinches up against the cage.
Chen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Richmond's efforts to push away.
Chen swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD2#
Chen pulls Richmond into guard.
Chen is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Chen pushes Richmond off and gets back to his feet. #T1#
Chen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chen throws a jab when Richmond was well out of range.
Richmond wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Chen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Richmond's waist but Richmond gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chen off to one side.
Chen shoots in but Richmond avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Isai Richmond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wei Chen.
Left hook, right uppercut from Richmond.
Richmond rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Isai Richmond is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Richmond. #CL2#
Chen rushes Richmond and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Chen fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC2#
Chen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Richmond pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Chen back to the cage. Richmond follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Chen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Chen has his takedown stuffed
letting Richmond counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chen closes the distance and clinches up with Richmond, looking for a takedown. Chen pushes Richmond against the cage but Richmond circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chen looks winded!
Chen tries for a takedown but Richmond circles away easily
and Richmond counters with a two punch combo. #T3#
Richmond lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Richmond lands a two punch combo.
Chen swings widly with a right hand
and Richmond counters with a nice uppercut.
Chen takes one on the button.
Richmond misses with a few strikes there.
Wei Chen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Richmond swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice sprawl there from Richmond as Chen shoots in.
Richmond is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Chen.
Richmond scores with a three punch combo!
Richmond misses with a jab, cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Richmond connects with a jab.#T4#
Richmond works over Chen's head and body with a nice combination.
Chen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A punch combination from Richmond misses.
Richmond throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chen.
Richmond lands a jab-cross combination.
Richmond will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Richmond scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Isai Richmond dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Richmond lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Richmond misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Richmond misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chen.
Chen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Richmond tries to avoid it but Chen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Richmond to the ground. Richmond escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Richmond throws a big counter combination but Chen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Richmond throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Richmond lands a glancing blow to the side of Chen's head.
Chen scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chen misses with a takedown attempt - Richmond sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chen is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Chen clinches with his opponent. #T1#
Chen is working for takedown but Richmond is calmly controlling the position for now.
Isai Richmond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wei Chen.
Chen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Richmond to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Chen breaks the clinch.
Richmond moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Richmond looks to land a combination. Chen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Richmond throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Richmond throws a right and a left that Chen avoids nicely.
Chen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
Chen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Richmond defends well and Chen ends up having to push Richmond into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Richmond appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Chen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Richmond.
Some wild striking there from Richmond.
Chen wants to clinch up but Richmond keeps it at a distance.
Richmond tries to counter with a takedown but Chen is quick to defend against it.
Sloppy strikes from Richmond. Those never looked like landing.
Richmond catches Chen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Richmond is working the combinations to good effect here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richmond throws a nice looking combination but Chen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3#
Richmond darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL2#
Chen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chen has Richmond pushed against the cage.
Chen jumps guard but Richmond stands there with Chen around his waist. Chen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Richmond is trying to break free.
Chen has Richmond pressed against the cage, preventing Richmond from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#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.
Richmond wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Richmond wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chen has him pressed against the cage.
Chen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Richmond gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Richmond wants to break free but Chen has control.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Richmond wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chen has him pressed against the cage.
Chen tries to work over Richmond's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Isai Richmond dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Richmond displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Richmond showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chen.
Richmond appears to be looking for a big counter.
Richmond stuffs the takedown attempt from Chen. Chen gets slowly back to his feet.
Richmond was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Richmond circles away from the clinch attempt.
As Chen tries to get set, Richmond tries to push him back and clinch up but Chen manages to avoid the attempt.
Richmond connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Richmond.
Chen throws a fast counter high kick but Richmond manages to duck under it in time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Richmond appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1##TD2#
Chen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Richmond tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Richmond throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Richmond tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Richmond is looking for a sweep.
Richmond misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Chen is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Richmond will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Richmond is looking to regain half guard here but Chen keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Chen advances to full mount.
Chen landing strikes, looking to finish!
Richmond swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Chen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Richmond throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Richmond knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chen on the ground.
Richmond flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Chen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Richmond throwing hammer fists to the chest of Chen. What's that going to do exactly? #T3#
Chen fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Richmond keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Richmond can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Chen controlling from mount.
Chen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Richmond is looking to escape.
Richmond really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB2#
Richmond is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Chen locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Richmond is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wei Chen!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 06, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Rizzveira tries to sprawl but Richmond drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Rizzveira moves into full guard. #SUB#
Rizzveira is looking to cinch up a triangle. Richmond throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Rizzveira's body to avoid the submission. Rizzveira has instead reached around Richmond's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Rizzveira arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Baro Rizzveira!
A victorious Baro Rizzveira thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: VF 17: Whyte Jr. Vs. Jack
Date: Feb 09, 2024

#R1#
Whyte Jr circles away from the clinch attempt#KD#
and Whyte Jr counters with a crisp right hand that drops Jack! Whyte Jr lets Jack back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#It looks like Reed Jack has been cut.
Jack shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Whyte Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jack gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Whyte Jr scores with a counter punch that sends Jack to the canvas! Whyte Jr smells blood - he's punishing Jack with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Jack has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benson Whyte Jr!
Benson Whyte Jr retains his light heavyweight title!
Benson Whyte Jr seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: VF 16: Meril Vs. Kubota
Date: Feb 02, 2024

#R1#
Kubota throws a lazy right hand but Meril sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kubota fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Meril manages to avoid it.
Meril was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kubota throws out a loose jab but Meril uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Meril was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kubota.
Meril gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Meril has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Scrap Squad in the buildup to the fight.
Meril slips under a jab.
Meril appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kubota cracks Meril with an open hand slap.
Kubota tests Meril's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kubota scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Meril blocks a jab.
It looked like Meril was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kubota.#T1#
Kubota missing with a left hand there. Meril was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kubota looks to land a right hand but Meril moved out of range.
Kubota swings for the body but Meril moves out of range.
Meril seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Meril takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kubota swings for the body but Meril moves out of range.
Meril seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kubota throws a body punch but Meril moves out of range.
It looked like Meril was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kubota.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kubota.
Kubota swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Kubota.#T2#
Kubota scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Meril doesn't seem bothered though.
Kubota missing with a left hand there. Meril was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kubota throws a lazy right hand but Meril sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kubota with a jab.
Kubota swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Meril counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kubota jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kubota digs a good body shot into Meril's ribs.
Good shot there by Kubota.
Kubota looks to land a right hand but Meril moved out of range.
As Kubota looks to move away, Meril throws a big counter combo but Kubota just gets out of the way.#T3#
Kubota ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meril moves away.
Kubota lands with an uppercut that bounces Meril off the cage and back into range.
Kubota dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kubota takes a swing at Meril's ribcage but misses.
Kubota takes a swing at Meril's ribcage but misses.
Meril is looking for a counter combo.
Kubota misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Meril was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kubota.
Kubota throws a hook but Meril avoids it easily.
Meril displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kubota throws out the jab.
Meril moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Meril on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Kubota misses with a body punch
and Meril makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kubota throws a jab but it's blocked by Meril.
Kubota connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Meril bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Meril uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kubota.
Kubota is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kubota sizes up Meril with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Takeshi Kubota seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meril ducks under a wild hook from Kubota.
Meril staying out of range there.
Meril went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Takeshi Kubota dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Kubota fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fighters circling - Kubota throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kubota lands a head shot.
Meril walks into a stiff left hand from Kubota.#ROC2#Meril is rocked!
Meril slips a jab from Kubota.
Kubota throws a jab when Meril was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kubota swings widly with a right hand
and Meril counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A left lands for Kubota.
Jon Meril is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kubota misses with an uppercut.
Meril went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1#
Kubota misses with a wild body shot.
Takeshi Kubota seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kubota ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meril moves away.
Kubota darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Meril moves out of range of the strikes.
Meril appears to be looking for a big counter.
Meril slips under a jab.
Meril slips under a jab from Kubota.
A slow jab from Kubota misses its intended target.
Kubota ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kubota throws a hook but Meril avoids it easily.#T2#
Kubota misses the shot to the body.
Meril bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Meril takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kubota scores with a body shot.
Kubota misses with a wild body shot.
Kubota scores with a decent looking hook.
Kubota throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Meril counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kubota throws an off balance right hand
and Meril counters with a three punch combo that has Kubota backing up. Kubota nods at Meril to acknowledge the strikes.
Kubota swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Meril appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Meril defending well as Kubota loads up on a big left hand.
Meril displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kubota throws out the jab.
Meril swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kubota dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Meril bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kubota throws an overhand right that lands on Meril's shoulder, as Meril tries to avoid the shot.
Kubota misses the jab.
A quick step to the side and Meril tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Meril blocks the body kick.
Meril went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Meril uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kubota.
Meril was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T4#
Meril displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kubota throws out the jab.
Meril ducks under a wild hook from Kubota.
Meril appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kubota lands a head shot.
Kubota misses with a right hand
and Meril counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kubota tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meril was well out of range. Poor timing from Kubota.
Kubota connects with a single shot there.
Kubota connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kubota throws a big shot that misses.
Meril was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kubota throws a push kick but Meril slaps the foot to one side.
Meril is looking for a counter combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Takeshi Kubota showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Kubota takes a swing at Meril's ribcage but misses.
Kubota misses with a hook. Meril ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Meril misses the target.
Kubota just misses with a punch to the body.
Kubota throws a jab but it's blocked by Meril.
Meril throws a big counter combination but Kubota scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kubota waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Meril.
Meril takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kubota swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Meril.
Meril walks into a left hand.
Kubota darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Meril looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1#
Kubota throws a body shot but no joy.
Kubota cracks Meril with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kubota misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meril.
Meril went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Meril keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kubota.
It looked like Meril was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kubota throws an overhand right that lands on Meril's shoulder, as Meril tries to avoid the shot.
Kubota swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Meril tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Meril ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Meril doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Kubota connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Meril steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kubota.
Meril moves away from the strike by Kubota.
Meril is looking for a counter combo.
Kubota ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meril moves away.
Kubota lands with a right hand.
Kubota has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Meril displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kubota throws out the jab.
Meril takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kubota connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kubota misses with a left hand
and Meril counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Kubota looks to throw the jab but Meril is out of range.
As Kubota looks to move away, Meril throws a big counter combo but Kubota just gets out of the way.
Kubota scores with a jab to the jaw.
Meril defending well as Kubota loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Meril on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kubota throws a body punch but Meril moves out of range.
Kubota throws a good cross that connects.
Kubota looks to throw the jab but Meril is out of range.
Meril slips under a jab from Kubota.
Meril steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kubota.
Meril throws a big counter combination but Kubota scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T4#
Meril avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kubota looks to throw the jab but Meril is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Meril misses its target.
Kubota tests Meril's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Meril uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kubota.
Kubota throws a looping overhand right but Meril ducks down to avoid it.
Kubota ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kubota connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kubota connects with a single shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Takeshi Kubota really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Meril walks into a jab.
Kubota throws a hook but Meril blocks it.
Meril throws a big counter combination but Kubota scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Meril gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Oh Meril is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kubota fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Meril on the side of the head.
Kubota throws a right hand that misses
and Meril counters with a left and a right that stings Kubota.
Kubota scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kubota misses with a looping left.
Meril throws a big counter combination but Kubota scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kubota misses with a lunging right hand
and Meril counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Meril avoids the body shot from Kubota.
Meril is looking to counter punch.
Meril seems to have got his legs back now.
Kubota thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch lands to the side of Meril 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kubota misses with a lunging right hand
and Meril counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kubota throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Meril sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Meril went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kubota looks to land a right hand but Meril moved out of range.
Kubota jabs Meril to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Meril slips under a jab from Kubota.
Meril seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Meril walks into a left hand. #T2#
Kubota throws an off balance right hand
and Meril counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Meril slips a jab from Kubota.
Meril was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kubota scores with a nice strike.
Meril drops his hands momentarily and Kubota takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kubota misses with a lunging right hand
and Meril counters with a stiff right hand.
Kubota misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kubota. Meril does a little dance to reset his feet.
Meril was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kubota throws a shot from downtown. Meril moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Meril steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kubota.
Kubota works the jab nicely.
Meril avoids the body shot from Kubota.
Meril swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Meril slips a jab from Kubota.
Meril throws a big counter combination but Kubota scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kubota missing with a left hand there. Meril was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kubota swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Meril makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kubota lands a jab to the head.
Kubota misses with a straight right. #T4#
Kubota cracks Meril with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kubota looks to score with a jab to the body but Meril is just out of range.
Kubota misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Meril counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kubota misses with a lunging right hand
and Meril counters with a straight right hand.
Kubota misses the body punch
and Meril counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Meril takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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!
A jab from Kubota does it's job there.
Kubota looks for the body kick but Meril saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Takeshi Kubota dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R5#
A jab from Kubota misses.
Meril walks into a left hand.
Meril shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Meril moves away from the strike by Kubota.
Kubota cracks Meril on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Meril falls backwards against the cage. Kubota follows up with more strikes that drop Meril to his knees. Kubota keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Meril! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takeshi Kubota!
Takeshi Kubota is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Takeshi Kubota, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: VF 16: Meril Vs. Kubota
Date: Feb 02, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Gilmore drives through and clinches with Parks against the cage.
Gilmore throws a knee to the head but misses.
Parks lands a hook that snaps the head of Gilmore backwards.
Parks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Parks lands a nice shot to the body.
Parks controlling the action here for a moment.
Gilmore's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gilmore working hard to break the clinch.
Gilmore is working for takedown but Parks is calmly controlling the position for now.
Parks scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gilmore looking for a takedown.
A left hand lands to the body for Parks.
A right hand to the body from Parks.
Gilmore looks winded!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Parks.
Parks scores with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parks lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gilmore.
A short left from Parks. #ROC#Gilmore is rocked!
Parks unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Gilmore! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Parks is unloading with more strikes now! Gilmore drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

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

Event: UIW 5
Date: Jan 24, 2024

#R1#
Farmer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Farmer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Flores sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Farmer somewhat.
Flores appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Farmer.
Antonio Flores has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Farmer.
Flores keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flores throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Farmer with the counter takedown but Flores avoids it easily.
A head kick from Farmer lands but Flores takes it in his stride. #CUT2#It looks like Antonio Flores has been cut.
Farmer wants to clinch#TD#
and Flores counters with a single leg into guard. Farmer didn't expect that.
We've been hearing that Flores has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1#
Flores engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Flores stands and throws Farmer's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Farmer on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Flores landing strikes.
Flores passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Farmer!
Flores putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flores lands a big shot there that rocks Farmer but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #SUB#
Flores throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Farmer has his hands clasped together but Flores breaks the hold and Farmer is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Flores!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Antonio Flores!

Event: VF 14: Fiend Vs. Choi
Date: Jan 19, 2024

#R1#
Choi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fiend lands a two punch combo. #CUT#It looks like Cyrus Choi has been cut.
Choi shoots in for a takedown but Fiend shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Choi avoids the body shot from Fiend. #KD#
Fiend lands a big uppercut and Choi crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Choi looks OK. Fiend waves Choi back to his feet!#ROC#Choi is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Choi dives in and grabs Fiend's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fiend pushes down on Choi's head and hops out.
Choi is still on wobbly legs! Can Fiend finish him?
Choi gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Fiend gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bean Fiend!
Bean Fiend is the new bantamweight champion!

Event: VF 14: Fiend Vs. Choi
Date: Jan 19, 2024

#R1#
Weeks misses with a body kick. #CL2#
Weeks moves into the clinch.
Harper has Weeks pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Weeks manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Harper is looking to take this one to the mat.
Harper is breathing heavily.
Harper missing with knees to the body.
I was talking to Harper's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Harper is trying to drag Weeks to the mat but Weeks just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryce Harper. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Weeks manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Weeks moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weeks scores with a hook to the body.
Weeks tries for a takedown but Harper manages to get underhooks.
Harper is trying to break free.#TD2#
Weeks ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Weeks no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Weeks controlling the position.#T1#
Weeks manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Harper manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Weeks content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Harper being controlled here, momentarily.
Let's hope that Weeks 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.
It looks like Weeks might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB2#
Weeks thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Harper working for submissions but it's allowed Weeks to get to half guard. #T2#
Weeks controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Weeks is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Harper defends it well.
Weeks with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Weeks works his way into full mount!
Weeks looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #CUT2#It looks like Bryce Harper has been cut.
Weeks controlling his opponent.
Harper is bucking up trying to escape but Weeks cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T4#
Weeks dominating with strikes here.#SUB2#
Weeks is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Harper can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Weeks punishing his opponent with strikes. #ROC2#Harper is rocked!
Weeks lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Harper! Weeks sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Harper and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Blaze Weeks!

Event: VF 14: Fiend Vs. Choi
Date: Jan 19, 2024

#R1#
Wilcox fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Parks is out of range.
Parks closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CL2#
Wilcox clinches up with Parks and pushes him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Parks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Parks.
Parks works on Wilcox's body with a couple of short punches.
Parks lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Parks stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Parks.
Wilcox takes a shot to the head.
Parks has Wilcox pushed against the cage.
Parks leaning his opponent against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good body shot from Parks.
Parks scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Parks lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
A short body shot lands from Parks as the two fighters clinch.
Wilcox is trying to break the clinch but Parks has him pressed against the cage.
Wilcox tries to pull guard but Parks holds him up against the cage and eventually Wilcox drops back down to his feet.
Parks lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wilcox backwards.
Parks lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Parks scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wilcox is trying to break the clinch but Parks is controlling him.
Parks lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wilcox is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Parks is defending well for now.
Parks lands a shot to the body.
Parks lands a nice uppercut.
Wilcox is looking to break free of the clinch but Parks has double underhooks.
Parks taking a breather.
Parks digs a right hand underneath Wilcox's ribcage. Wilcox let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Parks throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Parks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Parks working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parks just leaning against Wilcox, taking a breather.
Parks scores with a nice hook to the head.
Parks lands a shot to the body.
Wilcox looks winded!
Parks lands a hook that snaps the head of Wilcox backwards.
A shot in the inside from Parks.
Parks scores with a hook to the body.
Parks digs a right hand underneath Wilcox's ribcage. Wilcox let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short body shot lands from Parks as the two fighters clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Parks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Parks.
Parks lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Parks.
Parks gets through Wilcox's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Parks.
Parks pushes Wilcox back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Parks scores with a shoulder strike.
Parks lands a nice uppercut.
Parks lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wilcox or not.
Parks lands with a left to the head. #ROC#Wilcox is rocked!
Parks creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Wilcox's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Wilcox drops to his knees and Parks pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brody Parks!

Event: VF 14: Fiend Vs. Choi
Date: Jan 19, 2024

#R1#
Calhoun misses with a takedown attempt
and Gustafsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Maverick Calhoun has been cut.#CL#
Gustafsson has Calhoun up against the cage in a clinch.
Gustafsson scores with a shot to the side of Calhoun's head.
Gustafsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Calhoun backwards.
Calhoun tries for a takedown. No joy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gustafsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gustafsson has Calhoun pressed against the cage, preventing Calhoun from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gustafsson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gustafsson gets through Calhoun's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gustafsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Gustafsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Gustafsson dips a shoulder and cracks Calhoun with a mighty uppercut! Calhoun falls back against the cage and Gustafsson unloads with a barrage of strikes! Calhoun is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Gustafsson screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eero Gustafsson!
Eero Gustafsson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: UIW 3
Date: Jan 17, 2024

#R1#
Reilly scores with a hook to the body. Weiss takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Reilly getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Weiss lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reilly circles away quickly and effectively.
Weiss looks to land a combination. Reilly sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Weiss lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Weiss will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Weiss does no damage.
Weiss defending well as Reilly loads up on a big left hand.
Reilly scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weiss fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Weiss avoids the body shot from Reilly.
Reilly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Weiss is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Danga de danga de dang - Weiss scores with a four punch combination!
Weiss throws a right hand that Reilly ducks under and follows up with a left that Reilly also avoids with ease.
Reilly is looking to counter punch.
Weiss staying out of range there.
Reilly missing with a left hand there. Weiss was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Weiss is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Weiss fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reilly is looking to counter punch.
Weiss looks winded!
Reilly misses with a head kick.
Weiss will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Weiss on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Weiss throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A counter left hand to the body from Reilly misses its target.
Payton Weiss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Weiss throws a series of punches but Reilly avoids them all with ease.
Reilly seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Weiss misses with a two punch combination. #TD#
Reilly shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Weiss is trying to defend but Reilly finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Reilly passes the guard and advances to mount!
Reilly landing punches. #SUB#
Reilly looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Reilly is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Reilly extends the arm and Weiss is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gregor Reilly!

Event: Lightweight Tournament Night 1
Date: Jan 15, 2024

#R1#
Harmon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Harmon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gilmore as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Harmon has managed to clinch.
Gilmore is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
Harmon breaks from the clinch.
Gilmore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gilmore is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilmore throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Harmon's waist but Harmon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gilmore off to one side.
As Gilmore backs off Harmon throws a huge counter combo but Gilmore manages to avoid it all.
Harmon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Harmon wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Weston Gilmore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gilmore tries for a takedown but Harmon circles away easily
and Harmon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Harmon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gilmore crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Harmon - the referee stops the clock and Gilmore gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Harmon. Gilmore manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gilmore looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gilmore moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#It looks like Justin Harmon has been cut.
Gilmore misses with a head kick.
Gilmore closes the distance and clinches up with Harmon, looking for a takedown. Gilmore pushes Harmon against the cage but Harmon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Harmon clinches. #BC2#
Harmon breaks from the clinch.
Gilmore dives in for a single leg takedown but Harmon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
As Gilmore backs off Harmon throws a huge counter combo but Gilmore manages to avoid it all.#BC2#
Harmon manages to break the clinch. #T2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gilmore.
Gilmore shoots in but no luck this time.
Gilmore tries for a takedown but Harmon circles away easily
and Harmon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gilmore is breathing heavily.
Harmon leaves Gilmore with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Harmon rushes Gilmore and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gilmore goes for a takedown attempt but Harmon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Harmon throws a combination. Gilmore tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T3#
Gilmore takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Harmon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gilmore manages to avoid it.
Gilmore looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Harmon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gilmore is fending him off so far but Harmon persists. Nope, Gilmore circles away and we're back to standing.
Gilmore looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Harmon lunges at Gilmore with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gilmore's hand. #ROC2#Gilmore is rocked!
Harmon plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Gilmore to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Gilmore just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Justin Harmon!

Event: Lightweight Tournament Night 1
Date: Jan 15, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Britten Jr closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lopez quickly recovers to half guard.
Britten Jr trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Britten Jr is looking for a kimura but Lopez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Britten Jr to get the leverage.
Britten Jr controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Britten Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lopez sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Britten Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Britten Jr thows a huge punch but Lopez dodges it nicely.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Britten Jr in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Britten Jr shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lopez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Britten Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lopez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Britten Jr trying to control but Lopez is working from the bottom.
Britten Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Britten Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Britten Jr tries to stand but Lopez is controlling from the bottom.
Britten Jr wants to control from the top but Lopez keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Britten Jr looks winded!
Britten Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Britten Jr closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lopez quickly recovers to half guard.
Britten Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Lopez trying to hold on to Britten Jr's head to control him but Britten Jr postures up.
Britten Jr perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Britten Jr trying to control from Lopez's half guard. Lopez has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Britten Jr postures up.
Britten Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#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.#TD2#
Lopez gets caught napping as Britten Jr dives in and scores a takedown. Lopez manages to retain guard.
Lopez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Britten Jr trying to control but Lopez is working from the bottom.
Lopez is trying to keep Britten Jr in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Britten Jr landing some decent shots from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcello Britten Jr dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Lopez slips a jab and a cross from Britten Jr. #TD2#
Britten Jr bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SU2#
Britten Jr decides to stand back up.
Britten Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lopez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lopez dodges the punch combination from Britten Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Britten Jr drives through with a takedown into Lopez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Britten Jr is breathing heavily.#T1#
Lopez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lopez keeping full guard, as Britten Jr tries to pass.
Marcello Britten Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Britten Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lopez is trying to control the position but Britten Jr postures up.
Britten Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Lopez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lopez cracks Britten Jr with a solid left hand.
Britten Jr thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Lopez throws a big elbow that misses.
Lopez cracks Britten Jr with a solid left hand.
Lopez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lopez throwing strikes but missing.
Britten Jr controls Lopez momentarily but Lopez frees himself.
Lopez won't allow Britten Jr to sweep him here.
Lopez throws a big elbow that misses.
Lopez landing some decent shots from guard.
Lopez throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Lopez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Britten Jr has momentary wrist control but Lopez slips an elbow through the middle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lopez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lopez chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Britten Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lopez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lopez postures up.
Britten Jr is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Britten Jr has his foot on Lopez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lopez works his way back into a safe position though.
Lopez postures up in Britten Jr's guard and throws a big left but Britten Jr blocks it.
Lopez landing with the ground and pound.
Britten Jr wants to sweep here but Lopez controlling him for the moment.
Britten Jr wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Britten Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Lopez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Britten Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lopez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lopez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lopez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lopez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lopez stands up over Britten Jr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lopez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Britten Jr wants to sweep here but Lopez controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lopez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lopez with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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 Lucas Lopez will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Lopez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Britten Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Britten Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Britten Jr trying to control but Lopez is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Britten Jr might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lopez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Britten Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Britten Jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Britten Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Britten Jr has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lopez is proving hard to escape from.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Britten Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lopez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Marcello Britten Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD2#
Britten Jr closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Britten Jr lands in his opponent's guard.
Lopez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lopez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Britten Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Britten Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Lopez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Britten Jr is adopting a defensive guard.
Lopez postures up in Britten Jr's guard and throws a big left but Britten Jr blocks it.
Lopez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lopez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lopez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lopez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lopez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lopez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Britten Jr is looking for a triangle but Lopez pushes his legs off easily.
Lopez with a nice head shot there.#T4#
Lopez lands a couple of elbows.
Britten Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lopez.
Lopez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Britten Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Britten Jr pulls Lopez in close to his closed guard and prevents Lopez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lopez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lopez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Britten Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Britten Jr controlling from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Britten Jr tries to stand but Lopez is controlling from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marcello Britten Jr.
Well Britten Jr 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcello Britten Jr!

Event: UIW 2
Date: Jan 14, 2024

#R1#
Farmer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Farmer lands a nice hook to Pojka's body. Pojka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Farmer thuds his shin into the meat of Pojka's side.
Pojka swats away the attempt to clinch by Farmer.#TD2#
Pojka is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Farmer's half guard.
Farmer pushes Pojka off but Pojka dives into side control. #SUB2#
Pojka is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Farmer is trying to escape and Pojka transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Farmer is forced to tap! Nice work there by Pojka! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hali Pojka!
An out of breath and clearly excited Hali Pojka thanked LazyCombat Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: VF 13: Castro Vs. Lowe
Date: Jan 12, 2024

#R1#
Castro stuns Lowe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lowe drops his hands momentarily and Castro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT#It looks like Nathaniel Lowe has been cut.
Lowe looks winded!
Castro throws a monster overhand right that drops Lowe! Castro follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Floy Castro!
Floy Castro is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Floy Castro thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: VF 13: Castro Vs. Lowe
Date: Jan 12, 2024

Lucas Lopez had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 148.4, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Jake Simon was cancelled.

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