Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: RISE 108: Franjic v Lancaster
Date: Oct 16, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Crawford shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Crawford seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Son does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Son is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Crawford's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Crawford's back!
Crawford is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Son has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Crawford's body. #SUB#
Son goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Crawford escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Son tries to get to full guard but Crawford has control of the leg. #T1#
Crawford throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Crawford is trying to control. Son wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Crawford really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Son. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Son looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Crawford trying to control the action but Son is working from the bottom.
Son wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Son looking for submissions off his back.
Crawford seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #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.#SUB#
Son actively working from the bottom here.
Son gets full guard.#SUB#
Son throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Son looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Son looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3##SUB#
Son is looking to cinch up a triangle. Crawford throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Son's body to avoid the submission. Son has instead reached around Crawford's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Son arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Wingers Son!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 14, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Broadaxe gets the takedown into side control.
Crawford looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#SUB2#
Broadaxe thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Broadaxe controls the position.
It looks like Broadaxe 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Broadaxe works to advance to full mount. Crawford defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Broadaxe looking to control and managing it successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Broadaxe raining down shots from the mount!
Broadaxe dominating with strikes here.#T1##SUB2#
Broadaxe looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Broadaxe has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Crawford's face. #ROC2#Crawford is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Zac Crawford has been cut.
Broadaxe raining down shots from the mount!
Oh Crawford is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Crawford is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Broadaxe locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Crawford is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dwalin Broadaxe!
Dwalin Broadaxe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 12, 2022

#R1#
Crawford throws a body kick that misses #TD#
so Salter counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Crawford looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Salter content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Salter drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Crawford manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Salter has Crawford in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Salter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Crawford can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Crawford trying to control the position from guard on top but Salter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Salter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crawford doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Salter is tightening it up a little... Crawford has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Crawford reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Crawford taps out! Nice BJJ there by Salter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Sam Salter!
After winning the bout, Sam Salter thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Highland 197
Date: Oct 07, 2022

#R1##TD#
Lima gets a double leg takedown into Gregory's guard.
Lima trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gregory manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Lima working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gregory doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gregory manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Lima had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gregory defends it easily.#SUB#
Lima is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Lima looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gregory wants to pass the guard but Lima is keeping the position.#SUB#
Lima throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lima 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.#SUB#
Lima throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1##SUB#
Lima escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gregory gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gregory wants to control from the top but Lima keeps moving. #SUB#
Lima looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Gregory is defending well. Lima quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Gregory has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Lima celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricardo Lima!
During a confident post fight interview, Ricardo Lima thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 04, 2022

#R1#
Kingston punishes Crawford's body with a nice straight punch.
Crawford looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Crawford misses with a body punch
and Crawford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Zac Crawford has been cut.
Crawford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kingston throws a leg kick which misses Crawford's front leg but catches the back leg as Crawford tries to avoid it.
Crawford looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kingston connects with a looping right hand. #ROC2#Crawford is rocked!
Kingston pounces like a tiger and cracks Crawford with a vicious hook! Crawford is down but not out! Kingston follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alzarri Kingston!
A relieved looking Alzarri Kingston 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 01, 2022

#R1#
Crawford is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Crawford looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Von Wild shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Crawford as he jumps to the side.
Von Wild shoots in and drives through. Crawford sprawls well.
Zac Crawford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crawford keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zac Crawford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wolfgang Von Wild.#TD2#
Von Wild bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Von Wild looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Von Wild is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Crawford is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1##SUB2#
Von Wild has hold of Crawford's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Crawford tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Von Wild cranks the arm and Crawford screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Crawford, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Wolfgang Von Wild!
Our winner, Wolfgang Von Wild, 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: DMMA Friday Night Fights X
Date: Sep 30, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Leblond closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Leblond looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mancuso is avoiding damage well.
Leblond throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Leblond is looking to take a break and control but Mancuso is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SU2#
Leblond stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Mancuso connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Raniel Mancuso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mancuso takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mancuso throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Leblond takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've been told by Mancuso's head coaches at Kaptajnernes TrÃ¦ningscenter that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2#
Leblond shoots in and gets a takedown into Mancuso's guard.

Mancuso scrambles and gets back to his feet. #T1#
Leblond misses with a body shot.
A low kick lands for Mancuso.
Mancuso throws a head kick that half lands. #CL2#
Leblond darts in and clinches Mancuso up against the cage.#BC#
Mancuso breaks the clinch.
Mancuso connects with a high kick.
Leblond swats away the attempt to clinch by Mancuso.#CL2#
Leblond gets a clinch.
Leblond has Mancuso pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mancuso manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Mancuso breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Leblond pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mancuso lands with a slapping head kick. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leblond shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like Mancuso was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Leblond is looking to clinch.
Mancuso throws a head kick but Leblond moves out of range. #TD2#
Leblond throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mancuso was covering up waiting for the punch and Leblond finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SU2#
Mancuso is working an open guard so Leblond takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mancuso lands a jab-cross combination.
Mancuso fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mancuso.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Leblond! But no joy.
Donk. Mancuso catches Leblond right on the button with a cross.#CL#
Mancuso drives through and clinches with Leblond against the cage. #BC#
Mancuso breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Leblond avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leblond swats away the attempt to clinch by Mancuso.
Mancuso misses with a head kick.
A low kick lands for Mancuso. #TD2#
Leblond shoots in and gets a takedown into Mancuso's guard.#SU2#
Mancuso is working an open guard so Leblond takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Leblond fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mancuso thinks about countering with a head kick.
Raniel Mancuso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guy Leblond.
Leblond avoids the head kick by Mancuso.
Leblond changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Mancuso gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Leblond stays in close to Mancuso's body and controls the position.
Leblond has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Leblond throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Leblond stays in close to Mancuso's body and controls the position.
Mancuso keeping full guard, as Leblond tries to pass.
Mancuso wants to stand but Leblond is controlling the position.
Leblond with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raniel Mancuso 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#
Mancuso lands with a kick to the temple. Leblond shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mancuso throws a series of punches but Leblond moves out of range. #TD2#
Leblond feints and as Mancuso raises his hands in defense, Leblond changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Leblond tries to free his leg and advance position but Mancuso is retaining full guard.
Leblond stops Mancuso from standing up.
Leblond looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Leblond lands a couple of digs.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leblond is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mancuso wants to stand up but Leblond is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Mancuso clinches up against the cage.
Mancuso really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The referee is keeping an eye on Leblond - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mancuso tries to circle away but Leblond has him pinned against the cage.
Mancuso tries to circle away but Leblond has him pinned against the cage.
Mancuso is trying to force a seperation but Leblond has the dominant position.
Leblond has Mancuso pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mancuso manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#BC#
Mancuso pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Leblond clinches up with Mancuso and pushes him back against the cage.
Mancuso is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leblond can do to turn this around?#BC2#
Leblond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mancuso slaps away a takedown attempt from Leblond, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mancuso misses with a head kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mancuso.
Mancuso tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Leblond is able to avoid easily.
Leblond shoots in and drives through. Mancuso sprawls well.
Raniel Mancuso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guy Leblond.
Leblond has his takedown stuffed
and Mancuso counters with a one-two to the body.
Mancuso connects with a body shot.
Mancuso scores with a body shot.
Leblond keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Mancuso lands with a nice body kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mancuso.
Raniel Mancuso is winning the standup battle so far.
Mancuso throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mancuso misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Leblond unleashes a big counter combination but Mancuso bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mancuso lands a head kick!
Mancuso tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Leblond instigates a clinch. #BC#
Mancuso breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
Leblond closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Leblond lands in his opponent's guard.
Leblond controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Mancuso keeping moving, preventing Leblond from controlling successfully.
Leblond looking to pass the guard. #SU2#
Leblond stands and steps away. Mancuso gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Raniel Mancuso is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mancuso thumps Leblond with a low kick.
Mancuso throws a head kick but Leblond moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raniel Mancuso dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Leblond shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Mancuso counter with a right hand.
Mancuso throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Leblond's head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Leblond looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Leblond closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Mancuso breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mancuso misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Leblond moves into the clinch.#BC#
Mancuso manages to break the clinch.
Mancuso is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Leblond feints a jab promting Mancuso to slip. Leblond then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mancuso slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T1#
Mancuso misses with a head kick. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mancuso enables Leblond to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mancuso manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Mancuso pushes Leblond off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Mancuso uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leblond.
Mancuso throws a sloppy head kick and Leblond moves out of range easily.
Mancuso scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mancuso circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mancuso looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#CL2#
Leblond moves into the clinch.
Mancuso looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Mancuso breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Leblond has closed the distance and engaged Mancuso in a clinch.
Leblond lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Leblond is looking to take this one to the mat.#T2##TD2#
Leblond manages to pull guard.
Leblond has a closed guard, preventing Mancuso from standing up. #SU#
Leblond is working an open guard so Mancuso takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mancuso misses with a body kick.
Leblond walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mancuso.#CL2#
Leblond moves into the clinch.
Leblond is leaning against Mancuso and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mancuso is trying to break the clinch but Leblond is controlling him.
Leblond pushes off an throws an elbow but Mancuso leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mancuso avoiding damage as Leblond throws knees to the body. #T3#
Leblond stalling the fight.
Leblond is trying to drag Mancuso to the mat but Mancuso just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Raniel Mancuso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guy Leblond.
Leblond displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mancuso up against the cage.
Guy Leblond seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Leblond keeps control of Mancuso as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Raniel Mancuso is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Leblond throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Mancuso breaks the clinch.
Mancuso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leblond manages to avoid it.
Mancuso doesn't manage to clinch there - Leblond circles away.
Leblond drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mancuso defends it well.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mancuso tries a head kick but it misses.
Leblond showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mancuso.
Leblond tries to counter by closing the distance.
Leblond shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mancuso as he jumps to the side.
Mancuso throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Leblond.
Both fighters circling a little - Mancuso finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Raniel Mancuso is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Mancuso closes the distance and clinches.
Leblond has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mancuso after a bit of a struggle.
Mancuso is trying to break the clinch but Leblond has him pressed against the cage.
Mancuso has had enough of the clinch but Leblond keeps him there for the moment.
Guy Leblond has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD2#
Leblond decides to pull guard.

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 Raniel Mancuso.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mancuso, 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raniel Mancuso!
A less than humble Raniel Mancuso misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 28, 2022

#R1#
Kingston with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Crawford looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Kingston scores with a leg kick.
Crawford lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kingston backs up against the cage.
Kingston with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've been told by Crawford's head coaches at ubergym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kingston swats away the attempt to clinch by Crawford.
Kingston lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kingston looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good exchange - Kingston coming out on top.#KD2#
Kingston feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Crawford sprawling to the canvas! Crawford rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kingston finish him?! #ROC2#Crawford is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kingston buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Oh Crawford is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kingston shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Crawford takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Kingston sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Crawford bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alzarri Kingston!
Alzarri Kingston thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 22, 2022

#R1##TD#
Kentas shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Crawford looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#SUB#
Kentas is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Crawford defends it well.
Crawford is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kentas passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Crawford!
Kentas sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kentas breaks from Crawford's wrist control and lands an elbow. #ROC#Crawford is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Zac Crawford has been cut.
Kentas controlling the position easily from mount.
Crawford is still in real trouble! Can Kentas finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Kentas is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kentas controlling his opponent.
Kentas is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Crawford is in real trouble. #SUB#
Kentas is cranking Crawford's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Crawford! He's tightened the choke and Crawford is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rimtas Kentas!
A relieved looking Rimtas Kentas 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 14, 2022

#R1#
Crawford shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #ROC2#Crawford is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Zac Crawford has been cut.
Crawford looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Dustice lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Crawford can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Dustice and Crawford drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Dustice.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Willie Dustice!

Event: Highland 190
Date: Sep 11, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Sirotek clinches. #TD#
Gregory pulls guard successfully.
Gregory 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.#SUB#
Gregory is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sirotek defends well.#SUB#
Gregory has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Sirotek doesn't defend quickly enough and Gregory has managed to lock this one up! Can Sirotek escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Gregory on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Greg Gregory!
Petr Sirotek spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks to my family, my friends and my trainers and also my sponsors. I'LL BE BACK!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 06, 2022

#R1#
Bebok shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Crawford defends it nicely.
Bebok shoots and misses
and Crawford counters with a nice body shot.
Bebok dives in for a single leg takedown but Crawford sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Zachary Crawford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrzej Bebok.#TD#
Crawford fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bebok sprawls well initially but Crawford persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bebok is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Crawford scores with a couple of nice shots.
Crawford sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Crawford has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bebok wants to control but Crawford is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Crawford sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Crawford really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Crawford'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.#T1#
Crawford tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bebok knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Crawford takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Crawford passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bebok really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Crawford. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Crawford sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Crawford working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Bebok looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Crawford! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Zachary Crawford!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 06, 2022

#R1#
Crawford looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Crawford is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bridger stuns Crawford with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Crawford tries to clinch up
and Bridger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Zac Crawford has been cut.
Crawford on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Crawford looks winded!
A slapping leg kick lands for Bridger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Bridger has knocked Crawford down with a huge combo! Bridger steps away and waves a wobbly Crawford back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Crawford is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crawford misses with a takedown
and Bridger counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ed Bridger!
Ed Bridger seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DMMA 135 Thermometer v Outback
Date: Aug 28, 2022

#R1#
Kekman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kekman lands with a thumping leg kick. #TD2#
Leblond shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Leblond showed some decent athleticism there.
Leblond looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SU2#
Leblond stands up from half guard. #TD2#
Leblond shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kekman's guard.
Leblond tries to free his leg and advance position but Kekman is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leblond passes into half guard.
Well, if Leblond 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. #T1#
Leblond stops Kekman from getting back to his feet.
Leblond passes the guard and advances to mount!
Leblond tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
It looks like Leblond 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.
Leblond is continuing to stall.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kekman is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Leblond is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kekman can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kekman is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Kekman has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Kekman wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Leblond is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kekman defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Leblond scores with punches from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Can Kekman hold on?! Leblond is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Leblond controlling the positon.
Leblond connects with a big shot to the side of Kekman's head. #SUB2#
Leblond looking to break Kekman's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kekman remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Leblond will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Leblond lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Kekman.
Kekman is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T4#
Leblond scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Leblond lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Leblond.
Leblond really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kekman.
Leblond lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK. #ROC2#Kekman is rocked!
Leblond is punishing Kekman with strikes - can he finish him?!
Oh Kekman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Leblond lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kekman covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Guy Leblond dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Kekman gets tackled into the cage by Leblond. Leblond maintains the clinch.
Kekman trying to land knees to the body. #BC2#
Leblond breaks from the clinch.
Kekman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Leblond now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL2#
Leblond has closed the distance and engaged Kekman in a clinch.
Kekman tries to throw a body punch but Leblond avoids it by throwing Kekman back against the cage.
Kekman seems to have got his legs back now.#TD2#
Leblond works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Leblond has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kekman wants to stand and escape but Leblond is having none of it.
Kekman wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Leblond manages to pass to side control.
Ground and pound from Leblond.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kekman is trying to stand back up but Leblond is controlling him
Leblond slips a nice elbow through Kekman's hands, connecting with Kekman's forehead.
Leblond working Kekman over with strikes. #T1##SUB2#
Leblond is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kekman is trying to stand back up but Leblond is controlling him
Leblond scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Leblond is looking for a kimura here.
Leblond is taking a breather. Kekman says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kekman is looking to get back to is feet but Leblond passes into side control.
Kekman is trying to buck Leblond off.#SUB2#
Leblond goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kekman has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Leblond but great work by Kekman.
Leblond is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Leblond's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kekman has control of an arm but Leblond manages to advance to Kekman's back!#T3#
I would not like to be Kekman right now. #SUB2#
Kekman is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Kekman is trying to get back to his feet but Leblond has full control of the position and if anything, Kekman has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Kekman 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 Leblond gets his way!
Leblond has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Leblond lands strikes to the head.
Kekman is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Leblond. #SUB2#
Leblond has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Kekman defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Leblond's arms.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Guy Leblond 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Kekman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leblond swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Leblond changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kekman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leblond swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kekman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kekman slips a jab and a cross from Leblond.
Leblond takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kekman misses with the combination.
Kekman connects with a solid leg kick. #TD2#
Leblond drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kekman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Leblond is controlling him. #SUB#
Kekman looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Leblond passes into side control. #SUB2#
Leblond tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1##SU2#
Leblond stands up.
Leblond stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kekman.#TD2#
Leblond is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kekman's half guard.
Leblond seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
Leblond's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Leblond is trying to work for a kimura but Kekman is defending well.
Leblond trying to mount his opponent but Kekman defends it. #T3#
Leblond not doing much here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Leblond lands strikes from half guard.
Leblond lands strikes from half guard.
Leblond wants to pass the guard but Kekman is defending well.
Kekman is trying to stand back up but Leblond is controlling him #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kekman pushes Leblond off but Leblond dives into side control.
Kekman is pushing Leblond's head away, looking to escape. Leblond manages to hold on to the position though.#SU2#
Leblond decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Kekman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kekman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kekman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leblond doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kekman wants to clinch.
Leblond shapes to counter with a head kick.
Totoy Kekman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Guy Leblond is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Leblond shoots in and bounces Kekman off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Guy Leblond comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Leblond 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guy Leblond!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 27, 2022

#R1##TD#
Ulatov gets a double leg takedown into Crawford's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ulatov slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Ulatov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Ulatov seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Crawford is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sergei Ulatov!
Sergei Ulatov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 24, 2022

#R1#
Crawford shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Damian as he avoids it easily.
Damian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Damian stuffs the takedown attempt from Crawford. Crawford gets slowly back to his feet.
Damian just misses with a punch to the body.
Damian misses with a wild body shot.
Crawford shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT2#It looks like Zac Crawford has been cut.#KD2#
Damian cracks Crawford with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Damian has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Crawford to stand back up!#ROC2#Crawford is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Crawford drops his hands momentarily. Damian doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Crawford staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Crawford doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Terrell Damian!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 17, 2022

#R1#
Heceda lands a right hook to the body.
Crawford moves in looking to clinch but Heceda pushes him off.
Tommy Heceda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Heceda drops Crawford with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Crawford looks back up at him and smiles so Heceda waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Crawford is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Zac Crawford has been cut.
Heceda sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Crawford's defenses. It connects perfectly with Crawford's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tommy Heceda!
Tommy Heceda seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 14, 2022

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Goodwin.#CL2#
Crawford tries to keep at a distance but Goodwin has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Goodwin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Goodwin forces Crawford back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Goodwin has hold of one of Crawford's legs. Crawford is fighting the takedown attempt but Goodwin gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Crawford preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Crawford looking for subs off his back but Goodwin has passed one foot through into half guard.
Goodwin wants to stand up but Crawford is controlling the position.
Goodwin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Crawford. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Crawford moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Goodwin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Crawford 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.
Crawford keeping full guard, as Goodwin tries to pass.
Crawford wants to sweep but no luck.
Crawford keeping moving, preventing Goodwin from controlling successfully.
Goodwin looking to pass the guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Crawford looking for subs off his back but Goodwin has passed one foot through into half guard.
Crawford works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Crawford looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Goodwin throws a big elbow that misses.
Crawford wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Crawford has his foot on Goodwin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Goodwin works his way back into a safe position though.
Goodwin is stalling in the full guard.
Crawford seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Let's hope that Goodwin 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.#T3#
Crawford lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Crawford stopping the sweep attempt from Goodwin.
Goodwin keeping full guard, as Crawford tries to pass.
Crawford trying to control the position from guard on top but Goodwin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goodwin looking to control.
Crawford prevents Goodwin from getting back to his feet.
Goodwin keeping moving, preventing Crawford from controlling successfully.
Crawford really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Crawford drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Crawford jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Crawford passes Goodwin's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4#
Goodwin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Crawford wants to work for an arm triangle but Goodwin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Crawford is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Goodwin wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Goodwin looking for submissions off his back.
Crawford moves nicely into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Crawford is working to tighten his grip on Goodwin's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Goodwin has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Crawford is really squeezing tight and eventually Goodwin passes out! Crawford breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Zac Crawford!
A determined Zac Crawford didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 11, 2022

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Crawford. No joy for Bey on that attempt. #TD2#
Crawford gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bey to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bey working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bey makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bey throws a big elbow that misses.
Crawford seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Bey lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Crawford working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Crawford is tightening it up a little... Bey has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Bey reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Bey taps out! Nice BJJ there by Crawford!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Zac Crawford!
Zac Crawford took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 06, 2022

#R1#
Crawford gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bronz counters with a left to the body.
Bronz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Crawford misses with a right hand
and Bronz counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Zac Crawford has been cut.
Zac Crawford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bronz moves away from the strike by Crawford.
Crawford misses with a takedown attempt
and Bronz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bronz scores with a shot to the body. #KD2#
Bronz cracks Crawford with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Crawford looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Bronz finish him? #ROC2#Crawford is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Crawford with a poor takedown
and Bronz counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Crawford out cold! What a finish! Bronz is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sean Bronz!

Event: VFC 101 Abbott vs Dingo
Date: Jul 30, 2022

#R1##KD2#
Choi feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Crawford sprawling to the canvas! Crawford rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Choi finish him?! #ROC2#Crawford is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Zac Crawford has been cut.
Choi is stalking Crawford. Crawford circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Choi, and it's lights out! Crawford really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Heung Min Choi!
During a confident post fight interview, Heung Min Choi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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