Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: MMA Hype -28-
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
Watson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vagabov.
Watson slips a straight right by Vagabov.
As Vagabov tries to get set, Watson tries to push him back and clinch up but Vagabov manages to avoid the attempt.
Vagabov misses with a shot to the body
and Watson counters with a stiff right hand.
Watson moves away from the strike by Vagabov.
Watson tries to counter by clinching up but Vagabov breaks away and moves out of range.
Watson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vagabov.
Watson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vagabov. Vagabov obviously looking to wear him down.
Islam Vagabov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vagabov misses with a body shot.
Vagabov misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Watson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson moves out of range of the leg kick from Vagabov.
Vagabov misses with an uppercut
and Watson counters with a thumping low kick.
Vagabov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vagabov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Watson doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Vagabov misses with a body shot
and Watson counters with a nice body kick.
Watson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vagabov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Watson is able to avoid easily.
Vagabov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Watson moves out of range of the leg kick from Vagabov.
As Vagabov tries to get set, Watson tries to push him back and clinch up but Vagabov manages to avoid the attempt.
Vagabov misses with an uppercut. Watson saw that one coming.
Watson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Watson.
An attempted straight right counter from Watson misses the target.
Vagabov misses with a hook. Watson ducked under it nicely.
Vagabov misses with a body shot.
Vagabov scores with a jab to the head.
Watson defending well as Vagabov loads up on a big left hand.
As Vagabov tries to get set, Watson tries to push him back and clinch up but Vagabov manages to avoid the attempt.
Vagabov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Watson.#T2#
Vagabov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Watson manages to avoid it.
Watson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vagabov works the jab nicely.
Vagabov loads up on a big right hand but Watson slips the punch.
Watson is looking to counter the offense by Vagabov and move into the clinch.
Vagabov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Watson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vagabov manages to circle out of the way.
Watson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vagabov.
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!
Vagabov misses with an uppercut. Watson saw that one coming.
Watson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Vagabov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vagabov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Watson was well out of range. Poor timing from Vagabov.
Vagabov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Watson moves away.
As Vagabov tries to get set, Watson tries to push him back and clinch up but Vagabov manages to avoid the attempt.
A big left from Watson misses.
Vagabov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Vagabov tries to get set, Watson tries to push him back and clinch up but Vagabov manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Vagabov gets tackled into the cage by Watson. Watson maintains the clinch.
Watson lands a knee to the head. #T3#
Vagabov avoiding damage as Watson throws knees to the body.
Vagabov is pushing Watson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Vagabov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Watson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vagabov lands with a short shot to the head.
Watson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Watson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vagabov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Watson looking to throw knees to the head but Vagabov is blocking nicely.
Watson misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Vagabov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vagabov throws a poor cross that misses
and Watson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Vagabov connects with an inside leg kick.
Vagabov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Watson.
Vagabov scores with a jab to the body.
Vagabov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Watson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vagabov.#T4#
Vagabov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vagabov with a nice calf kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watson ducks under a wild hook from Vagabov.
Watson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vagabov.
Vagabov misses with a body shot.
As Vagabov tries to get set, Watson tries to push him back and clinch up but Vagabov manages to avoid the attempt.
Vagabov throws an off balance right hand
and Watson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vagabov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Watson is out of range and Vagabov settles back down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Watson checks a leg kick.
Watson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Watson slips a straight right by Vagabov.
Watson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Vagabov connects with a solid leg kick.
Watson ducks under a wild hook from Vagabov.
Vagabov just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromWatson.
Watson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vagabov.
Watson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vagabov manages to circle out of the way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Islam Vagabov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Vagabov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Watson backs up against the cage. #CUT2#It looks like Dexter Watson has been cut.
Good shot there by Vagabov.
Vagabov thumps Watson with a low kick.
Vagabov throws a lazy uppercut
and Watson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Watson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vagabov throws a low kick, looking for Watson's leg but Watson calmly moves out of range.
Vagabov throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Watson moves into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Watson prevents Vagabov from breaking the clinch.
Watson trying to land knees to the body.
Watson lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Islam Vagabov has been cut.
Watson looking to throw knees to the head but Vagabov is blocking nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vagabov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Watson backwards. #T1#
Vagabov stalling the fight.
Vagabov is trying to force a seperation but Watson has the dominant position.
Good body shot from Vagabov.
Vagabov avoiding damage as Watson throws knees to the body.
Vagabov scores with a shoulder strike.
Vagabov stalling against the cage.
Vagabov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vagabov is trying to stall.
Vagabov lands a hook that snaps the head of Watson backwards.
Watson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Watson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Watson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vagabov avoiding damage as Watson throws knees to the body.
Watson takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Vagabov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vagabov cracks Watson with a good jab.#T2#
Vagabov misses with a leg kick
and Watson counters with a thumping low kick.
Watson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vagabov throws a low kick but Watson avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vagabov misses with a leg kick.
Watson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Vagabov is looking to chop away at Watson's legs.
Some bone on bone action there as Watson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
An attempted straight right counter from Watson misses the target.
Watson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vagabov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Watson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Watson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Vagabov misses with a body shot
and Watson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vagabov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vagabov just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromWatson.
Vagabov misses with the combination.
Watson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
Vagabov throws an off balance right hand
and Watson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Vagabov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Watson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vagabov.
Vagabov looks to land a right hand but Watson moved out of range.
Watson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vagabov throws a lazy right hand but Watson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Watson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Watson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vagabov.
Vagabov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab lands there for Vagabov.
Watson ducks under a wild hook from Vagabov.
Vagabov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Watson is looking to counter the offense by Vagabov and move into the clinch.
Vagabov throws a body punch but Watson moves out of range.
Watson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T4#
Vagabov throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Watson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Vagabov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vagabov stalling in the clinch but Watson improves position.
A frustrated look appears on Vagabov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vagabov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Watson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vagabov.
Watson looking to throw knees to the head but Vagabov is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vagabov is stalling here.
Watson misses with a knee strike.
Watson tries to land a knee to the head but Vagabov blocks with his arms.
Watson tries to land knees in the clinch but Vagabov avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Vagabov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Islam Vagabov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Vagabov misses with a hook
and Watson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Vagabov cracks Watson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vagabov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Watson slips a jab from Vagabov.
Watson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vagabov manages to circle out of the way.
A swing and a miss from Vagabov.
Vagabov looks to throw the jab but Watson is out of range.
Vagabov misses with a hook. Watson ducked under it nicely.
Watson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Vagabov connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vagabov misses with a wild combination.
Watson tries to counter by clinching up but Vagabov breaks away and moves out of range.
Watson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T1#
A punch combination from Vagabov misses.
Watson slips under a jab from Vagabov.
Watson checks the leg kick.
Vagabov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Watson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Watson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Watson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Vagabov's head.
Watson moves away from the strike by Vagabov.
Watson tries to counter by clinching up but Vagabov breaks away and moves out of range.
Vagabov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Watson doesn't seem bothered though.
Watson moves out of range as Vagabov throws a body kick.
Watson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vagabov.
Vagabov looks to land a left hand but Watson moved out of range nicely.
Watson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Islam Vagabov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vagabov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T2#
Vagabov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Watson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Watson checks a leg kick.
Vagabov throws a chopping leg kick but Watson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Watson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Vagabov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vagabov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vagabov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Watson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Vagabov looks to throw the jab but Watson is out of range.
Watson tries to counter by clinching up but Vagabov breaks away and moves out of range.
Vagabov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Watson.
Watson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vagabov.
Watson slips under a jab.
Vagabov lands an overhand right.
Vagabov thumps Watson with a low kick.#T3#
Watson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vagabov throws a leg kick
letting Watson counter with a right hand.
Vagabov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Watson counters with a thumping low kick.
Vagabov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vagabov feints and then cracks Watson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Watson down.
Vagabov clobbers Watson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Watson defending well as Vagabov loads up on a big left hand.
Watson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Watson is looking to counter the offense by Vagabov and move into the clinch.
Watson checks a leg kick nicely.
Watson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vagabov.
Vagabov throws a head kick that misses
and Watson counters with a three punch combo that has Vagabov backing up. Vagabov nods at Watson to acknowledge the strikes.
Watson moves in looking to clinch but Vagabov pushes him off.#T4#
Vagabov tries to land a leg kick but Watson saw it coming and moves away.
Watson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A low kick lands for Vagabov.
Islam Vagabov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Watson slips a jab from Vagabov.
Watson tries to counter by clinching up but Vagabov breaks away and moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vagabov motions for Watson to come forward. Vagabov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vagabov misses with a leg kick.
Watson tries to counter by clinching up but Vagabov breaks away and moves out of range.
Watson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vagabov.
Nice body punch from Vagabov.
Vagabov misses with a straight right.
Watson ducks under a wild hook from Vagabov.
Watson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Watson moves out of range as Vagabov strikes.
Dexter Watson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vagabov throws an off balance right hand
and Watson counters with a stiff right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Islam Vagabov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vagabov 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Islam Vagabov!

Event: MMA Hype -26-
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1#
Wise throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yoshida moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yoshida misses with a hook.
Wise pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wise throws a sloppy head kick and Yoshida moves out of range easily.
Yoshida tries to counter by clinching up but Wise breaks away and moves out of range.
Yoshida scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wise in his tracks.
Yoshida connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Wise closes the distance and clinches.
Yoshida is looking to control Wise's arms but Wise gets an underhook and turns him. Now Yoshida has his back to the cage.
Wise tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yoshida just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wise leaning against his opponent.
Yoshida swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yoshida stalling in the clinch but Wise improves position.
A short uppercut from Yoshida.
Wise has Yoshida pressed against the cage, preventing Yoshida from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A body shot lands from Yoshida.
Wise blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Yoshida.
Yoshida struggles to land a body shot inside as Wise controls his hands.
Yoshida goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yoshida throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wises head.
Yoshida working aggressively here. #TD2#
Wise has Yoshida pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Wise pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Yoshida tumbling to the mat - Wise dives into Yoshida's guard.
Yoshida working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wise.
Wise controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Wise stands up over Yoshida, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wise sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Yoshida's guard. #SU2#
Wise gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #TD2#
Wise fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Yoshida to the ground. Wise is now in Yoshida's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wise stopping the sweep attempt from Yoshida.
Yoshida being controlled here, momentarily.
Wise with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
Wise sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wise's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Yoshida looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wise passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#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.
Wise is putting a hurting on Yoshida here, landing some big shots from side control.
Yoshida is letting Wise control him for a moment.
It looks like Wise 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Wise dominated that round.
That's time! Yoshida's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Wise instigates a clinch.
Wise drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Yoshida gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Yoshida wants to get back to striking at distance but Wise won't allow it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yoshida creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Yoshida.
Yoshida throws a head punch that misses.
Yoshida goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yoshida struggles to land a body shot inside as Wise controls his hands.
Yoshida working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wise blocking some punches.
Yoshida lands a right hand.
Wise is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Yoshida pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Yoshida is trying to stall. #BC2#
Wise breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Yoshida misses with a hook. Wise ducked under it nicely.
Yoshida lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wise circles away quickly and effectively.
Wise tries to counter by closing the distance.
Yoshida tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wise was well out of range. Poor timing from Yoshida.#TD2#
Yoshida gets caught napping as Wise dives in and scores a takedown. Yoshida manages to retain guard.
Yoshida looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wise not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Yoshida is looking to sweep but instead, Wise has passed into half guard.
Wise is thwarting Yoshida's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Wise slows the pace down in half guard.
Wise lands strikes from half guard.
Wise is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Yoshida on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Yoshida tries to get out of the position.#T3#
More stalling from Wise.
Yoshida knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wise on the ground.
Wise is continuing to stall.
Wise scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Wise in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Yoshida tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Wise!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Blake Wise!

Event: RFL - Terror in the Tundra
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1#
Verse wants to clinch up but Stephens keeps it at a distance.
Verse lands a body shot.
Stephens swats away the attempt to clinch by Verse.
Sloppy strikes from Verse. Those never looked like landing.
Verse works over Stephens's head and body with a nice combination.#CL2#
Verse rushes Stephens and presses him up against the cage.
Stephens jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Verse walks away with a smile on his face. Stephens gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Verse fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2#
Verse instigates a clinch.
Verse is working Stephens over against the cage.
Verse leaning his opponent against the cage.
Verse works on Stephens's body with a couple of short punches.#T1##BC2#
Verse manages to break the clinch.
Stephens looks to land a left hand but Verse moved out of range nicely.
Some wild striking there from Verse.
Verse connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stephens's hands.#CL2#
Verse closes the distance and pushes Stephens back into the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Verse. #BC2#
Verse breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stephens dodges the punch combination from Verse.
Stephens misses with a hook.
Verse unleashes a big counter combination but Stephens bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Stephens avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Verse has closed the distance and engaged Stephens in a clinch.
Stephens definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Verse lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stephens backwards. #T2#
Verse is working Stephens over against the cage.#BC2#
Verse pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Verse scores with a takedown into Stephens's guard.
Stephens is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stephens is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Verse is looking to control Stephens's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Verse avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Stephens seems to be working for a kimura but Verse defends the submission attempt.
Stephens trying to control the action but Verse is working from the bottom.
Stephens moves into full mount! Verse won't be happy about that!
Verse keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T3##SUB#
Stephens is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Verse to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Verse shrugs it off.
Stephens wants to control the pace but Verse is squirming around nicely.
Verse is looking to get to half guard.
Stephens trying to control but Verse is having none of it.
You get the feeling that Verse really doesn't like being in this position too much. #SUB#
Stephens is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Verse has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Verse is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#T4#
Stephens pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Verse really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Verse is squirming around, avoiding Stephens's attempts to control the action.
Stephens forces the positional change into back control. #SUB#
Stephens working for the choke.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Stephens sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Verse taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kaden Stephens!

Event: NYF Fight Night 55
Date: Jan 15, 2025

#R1##CL2#
Tithonus gets tackled into the cage by Russo. Russo maintains the clinch.
Tithonus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Russo smiles and moves away.
Russo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been hearing reports that Tithonus has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Russo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tithonus manages to avoid it.
Russo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tithonus moves away.
Russo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tithonus doesn't seem bothered though.
Russo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tithonus was well out of range. Poor timing from Russo.
Tithonus tries to counter by clinching up but Russo breaks away and moves out of range.
Tithonus shoots in for a takedown but Russo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Russo cracks Tithonus with a right hand to the side of the head.
Russo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Russo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tithonus.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Memnon Tithonus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Russo finds it's way through Tithonus's defenses.
Tithonus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tithonus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Russo cracks Tithonus with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Russo scores with a hook to the body. Tithonus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Russo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tithonus takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Russo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tithonus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Russo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tithonus shoots in looking for a takedown but Russo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tithonus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dillon Russo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Russo scores with a sloppy right hand. Tithonus should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Russo has Tithonus up against the cage in a clinch. #TD#
Tithonus decides to pull guard.
Russo is in close to Tithonus's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Russo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Russo chips away with some ground and pound.
Russo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Russo trying to control but Tithonus is working from the bottom.
Russo working some strikes from top position.
Tithonus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Russo manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tithonus advances to half guard. #T2##SUB#
Tithonus is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Tithonus is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Russo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tithonus prevents Russo from improving his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Russo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tithonus is looking to advance position but Russo won't allow it.
Russo wants to improve his position but Tithonus is controlling well. #T3##SUB#
Tithonus is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Russo is trying to control Tithonus's posture. Tithonus takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Russo! Tithonus is rotating here... this could be the end... Russo is out! Tithonus has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Memnon Tithonus!
Memnon Tithonus thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: JF 53 - Killers Rejoice?!
Date: Jan 15, 2025

#R1##CL2#
Lassiter clinches up with Jose and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Lassiter jumps guard and drags Jose to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Lassiter has Jose pulled in close to control his posture.
Jose looking to sit in guard and control but Lassiter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Jose is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jose working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lassiter.
Lassiter postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jose keeping moving, preventing Lassiter from controlling successfully.
Jose can't keep his opponent in guard - Lassiter advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jose wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Lassiter seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lassiter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lassiter lands with a punch from half guard.
Lassiter content to control rather than advance.
Jose is staying active underneath Lassiter, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lassiter sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jose defending well though.
Lassiter working over Jose with some ground and pound. Jose looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lassiter is nestled in close to Jose, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2#
Lassiter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jose wants to get back to full guard.
Lassiter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lassiter lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lassiter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lassiter working Jose over with strikes.
Jose on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lassiter working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jose taking some punishment here, with Lassiter in his half guard.
Lassiter thows a huge punch but Jose dodges it nicely.
Jose blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lassiter.
Jose is breathing heavily.
Lassiter working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Nice strikes from Lassiter there.
Lassiter looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jose with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jose taking some punishment here, with Lassiter in his half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lassiter seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lassiter is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jose really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lassiter landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jose is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lassiter drops an elbow to the side of Jose's head.
Lassiter seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lassiter is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jose!
Lassiter with a couple of short strikes.#ROC2#Jose is rocked!#T4#
Lassiter landing shots from mount.
Oh Jose is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lassiter controlling the position easily from mount.
Jose seems to have got his legs back now.
Lassiter loads up with a big shot that hurts Jose! He's pulled Lassiter in close but Lassiter has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Jose survive? More strikes from Lassiter and Jose is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Chuck Lassiter!

Event: RFL - New Years Revolution
Date: Jan 04, 2025

#R1#
Kingston throws a shot from downtown. Proctor moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Proctor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kingston misses with an uppercut
and Proctor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kingston rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Proctor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Proctor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Proctor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Proctor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kingston.
Proctor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Proctor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Proctor slips under a jab.
Proctor throws a lazy uppercut
and Kingston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Proctor has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston moves out of range as Proctor strikes.
A jab from Proctor does it's job there.
Proctor takes one on the button.#T1#
Kingston tries to bum rush Proctor with a series of wild strikes but Proctor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Proctor throws a poor cross that misses
and Kingston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ace Kingston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kingston lands a jab to the nose.
Proctor misses with a straight left.
It looked like Kingston was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Proctor.
Proctor lands an overhand right.
Kingston tries to clinch up but Proctor circles away and keeps his distance.
Kingston jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Kingston misses the target.
Kingston takes one to the chin there.
Kingston moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kingston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Proctor throws out the jab. #T2#
Kingston scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kingston jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Kingston backs off Proctor throws a huge counter combo but Kingston manages to avoid it all.
A swing and a miss from Proctor.
Kingston is looking to clinch but Proctor is avoiding it.
Kingston ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kingston misses with an uppercut
and Proctor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Proctor throws the left hand but Kingston avoids the punch easily.
Kingston throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Proctor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kingston cracks Proctor with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Proctor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T3#
Kingston walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Proctor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kingston in his tracks.
Kingston takes one to the side of the head.
Kingston throws a lazy uppercut
and Proctor counters with a stiff right hand.
Kingston tries to clinch but Proctor moves away
and Proctor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Proctor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kingston.
Jab by Kingston.
Kingston misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Proctor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kingston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Proctor manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Proctor! But no joy.
Kingston has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Proctor finds it's way round the side to connect with Kingston's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kingston throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Proctor! But no joy.#T4#
Proctor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kingston throws a big counter combination but Proctor scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kingston looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kingston misses with a few strikes there.
Kingston is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kingston throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Proctor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kingston moves out of range as Proctor strikes.
Kingston takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Proctor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kingston swings away with a body shot that misses
and Proctor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kingston misses with a shot to the body
letting Proctor counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Proctor 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#
Kingston scores with a punch to the head.
Kingston connects with a jab.
Kingston uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Proctor has time to react.
Kingston scores with a nice right hand.
Proctor misses with a left hand
and Proctor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Proctor walks into a straight right hand from Kingston.#ROC#Proctor is rocked!
Proctor gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Kingston gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ace Kingston!

Event: MMA Hype -21-
Date: Dec 28, 2024

#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Watson.
Watson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Kampen throws a head kick that misses
and Watson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Watson throws a head kick that half lands.
Smedt Van Kampen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Van Kampen throws a head kick that misses
and Watson counters with a low kick, right behind Van Kampen 's knee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Kampen throws a sloppy head kick and Watson moves out of range easily.
Watson tries to counter by clinching up but Van Kampen breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Watson moves into range and clinches up with Van Kampen.
Knees to the body from Watson.
Van Kampen looks winded!#T1#
Watson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Watson lands a knee to the body.
Watson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Watson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Smedt Van Kampen has been cut.
Watson jerks Van Kampen's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Van Kampen drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Watson goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Watson because Van Kampen was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Dexter Watson!

Event: JF 42 - Gates vs Killer
Date: Dec 28, 2024

#R1#
Cyr throws a series of punches but Jose moves out of range.
Jose scores with a nice strike.
Cyr misses with a wild combination.
Jose looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cyr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jose counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jose uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cyr.
Cyr misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cyr looks to land a combination but Jose avoids it well.
Jose steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cyr.
Cyr misses with a two punch combination.
Jose avoids the body shot from Cyr. #T1#
Cyr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jose connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jose is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cyr throws a combination that misses
and Jose counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jose dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cyr misses with a double jab
and Jose counters with a nice body shot. #CL2#
Jose gets a clinch.
Jose will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cyr up against the cage.
Jose working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Cyr missing with knees to the body.
Cyr tries to land knees in the clinch but Jose avoids the damage to the body.
Jose lands with a right to the head.
Jose working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jose on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cyr prevents a body shot from Jose.
Jose misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Jose effectively controlling the action here.
Jose scores with a hook to the body.
Jose misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jose misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Jose scores with a nice short uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jose.
A short left from Jose.
Cyr trying to land knees to the body.
Jose fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Cyr missing with knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jose. #CUT2#It looks like Sebastian Cyr has been cut.
Cyr has had enough of the clinch but Jose keeps him there for the moment.
Cyr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jose avoids it.
Cyr holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cyr tries to throw a body punch but Jose avoids it by throwing Cyr back against the cage.
Cyr trying to control the position but instead, Jose has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cyr into the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jose lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fred Jose dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sebastian Cyr's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Cyr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cyr misses with a body shot
and Jose counters with a nice uppercut.
Cyr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fred Jose seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jose cracks Cyr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cyr misses with a wild combination.
Cyr misses with an uppercut. Jose saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jose scores with a jab to the head.
Jose has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jose scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cyr in his tracks.
Cyr misses with an uppercut
and Jose counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jose lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
Cyr takes a swing at Jose's ribcage but misses.
Cyr throws a right and a left that Jose avoids nicely.
Sebastian Cyr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cyr swats away the attempt to clinch by Jose.
Cyr seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jose is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Cyr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jose circles away quickly and effectively.
Jose might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jose avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cyr misses with a shot to the body
and Cyr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jose scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cyr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jose.
Jose tries to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
Cyr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jose.
Cyr throws a right hand that Jose ducks under and follows up with a left that Jose also avoids with ease.
Jose cracks Cyr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jose lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cyr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Jose counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jose.
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!
Jose keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cyr's efforts to push away.
Jose slows down the pace here.
Jose's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T3#
Jose managing to block the knees to the body from Cyr.
Cyr taking a breather.
Good body shot from Jose.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jose has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cyr working hard to break the clinch.
Cyr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jose managing to block the knees to the body from Cyr.
Jose lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cyr backwards.
Jose slowing the pace effectively.
Cyr is trying to push Jose away but Jose has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jose displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cyr up against the cage.
Jose misses with the head strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cyr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jose is defending well for now.
Jose effectively controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fred Jose showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sebastian Cyr's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Cyr throws a body punch but Jose moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Jose. Those never looked like landing.
A jab lands there for Jose.
Cyr misses with a body punch
and Jose counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cyr. Jose does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cyr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jose.
Cyr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jose was well out of range. Poor timing from Cyr.
Jose tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cyr misses with a double jab.
Cyr throws a nice looking combination but Jose bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jose lands a head shot.#T1#
Cyr misses with a double jab
and Jose connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cyr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jose is struggling to control the position.
Cyr tries to land knees in the clinch but Jose avoids the damage to the body.
Cyr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jose has him pressed against the cage.
Jose is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sebastian Cyr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cyr dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Cyr blocks an uppercut.
Jose avoiding damage as Cyr throws knees to the body.
Jose throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cyrs head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jose as Cyr tries to tie him up.
Jose blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Jose. #T3#
Cyr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jose's elbow.
Cyr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jose softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cyr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jose pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jose controlling the action here for a moment.
Jose takes a shot to the head. #T4#
Cyr struggles to land a body shot inside as Jose controls his hands.
Cyr tries to break the clinch but Jose is controlling the position.
Cyr holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cyr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jose lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cyr backwards.
Cyr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jose scores with a shoulder strike.
Fred Jose is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jose managing to block the knees to the body from Cyr.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fred Jose comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jose 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fred Jose!

Event: NYF Fight Night 52
Date: Dec 25, 2024

#R1#
Russo scores with a body shot.
Betz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Russo as he avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Betz.
Russo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Russo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
Russo darts in and clinches Betz up against the cage.
Russo is pressed up against the cage. Betz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Russo down to the mat. Russo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dillon Russo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edmund Betz.
Betz walks into a left hand.
Betz looks for a takedown but Russo sprawls well.
Russo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Russo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Russo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Betz, pushing him back against the cage.
Russo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Betz looking for a takedown.
Russo gets underhooks to prevent Betz's takedown attempt.
Betz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
A short body shot lands from Russo as the two fighters clinch.
Betz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Russo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Russo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Betz up against the cage.
Russo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Betz's elbow.
Russo effectively controlling the action here.
Russo scores with a hook to the body.
Russo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Betz.
Betz has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Russo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Betz can turn it around.
Russo stalls.
Russo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Russo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Betz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Russo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Russo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Betz.#T2#
Russo lands a nice uppercut.
Betz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Russo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Betz.
Betz looking for a takedown.
Betz looks winded!
Russo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Betz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Russo after a bit of a struggle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Betz.
Russo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Russo scores with a shoulder strike.
Betz tries for a takedown. No joy.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A right hand to the body from Russo.
Nice body punch from Russo - that landed with a thud.
Russo misses with a body punch. #T3#
Stalling in the clinch from Russo.
Good body shot from Russo.
Russo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Russo stops a takedown attempt from Betz.
Russo is stalling here.
Nice body punch from Russo.
Russo scores with a hook to the body.
Betz is looking for a takedown.
Betz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Russo is defending well.
Russo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A hook to the body from Russo.
Russo stalls.
Russo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Russo avoiding damage.
Russo managing to block the knees to the body from Betz. #T4#
Russo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Russo misses with a punch to the body.
The referee calls for Russo to work.
A nice right hand lands inside from Russo.
Russo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Russo just leaning against Betz, taking a breather.
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!
Russo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Russo slowing the pace effectively.
Betz is working for takedown but Russo is calmly controlling the position for now.
A body shot lands from Russo.
Russo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Betz or not.
Russo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Russo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Betz is working for takedown but Russo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Betz prevents a body shot from Russo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dillon Russo 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#
Betz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Betz shoots in but Russo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Russo cracks Betz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Russo lands a glancing blow to the side of Betz's head.
Betz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Russo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Russo lands a nice shot that snaps Betz's head back.
Betz shoots for a double leg takedown but Russo sprawls well. He's pushed Betz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dillon Russo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edmund Betz.
Betz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Russo sprawls well. Russo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Betz gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Russo clinches up with Betz and pushes him back against the cage.
Betz is breathing heavily.
Betz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Russo avoiding damage.
Betz goes for a takedown attempt but Russo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Russo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Betz can do to turn this around?#T1#
Russo lands with an uppercut that bounces Betz off the cage and back into range.#CL#
Russo darts in and clinches Betz up against the cage.
Russo has Betz pressed against the cage.
Betz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Russo is pushing Betz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Betz wants a takedown but no success here.
Russo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Russo is leaning against Betz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Betz letting Russo take a breather here.
Russo is leaning against Betz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Russo. #T2#
Russo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Russo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Russo gets through Betz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Russo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Russo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Russo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Betz has Russo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Russo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Betz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Russo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Russo pushes Betz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Betz being controlled against the cage.
Nice body punch from Russo.
Russo is leaning against Betz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T3#
Russo works on Betz's body with a couple of short punches.
Dillon Russo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Russo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Betz or not.
Nice body punch from Russo - that landed with a thud.
Russo lands a shot to the body.
Russo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Russo lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Russo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Russo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Russo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Betz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Russo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Russo lands with a shot to the body.
Russo works Betz's body with a nice hook.
Russo is looking to wear down Betz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Russo lunges at Betz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Betz's hand.
Russo works the jab nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Russo cracks a nice hook into Betz's ribs.
Russo throws out a powerful jab.
Russo scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Russo. #CL#
Russo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Russo taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T4#
Russo stalling against the cage.
Russo gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Betz prevents a body shot from Russo.
Betz tries for a takedown but Russo manages to get underhooks.
Russo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Russo scores with a shot to the side of Betz's head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Betz tries to score a body lock takedown but Russo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Russo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Betz.
Betz tries for a takedown. No joy.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Russo.
Russo lands an uppercut.
Russo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Russo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dillon Russo dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Russo lands a body shot.
Russo thuds a left hand into Betz's body.
Russo lands a right hook to the body.
Russo cracks Betz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Betz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Russo scores with a body shot.
Betz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Russo jabs Betz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Russo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Russo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Betz manages to avoid it.
Russo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Russo wants it to stay on the feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Russo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Betz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Russo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Betz somewhat.
Betz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Russo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Russo swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Betz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Russo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Betz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Russo finds it's way round the side to connect with Betz's head.
Jab, jab by Russo - just one landing.
Betz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dillon Russo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edmund Betz.
Russo scores with a shot to the body.
Russo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Betz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Russo defends it nicely.
Nice body punch from Russo.
Russo connects with a looping right hand.
A left lands for Russo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Russo darts in and clinches Betz up against the cage.
Russo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Betz backwards.
Betz tries to score a body lock takedown but Russo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Russo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Russo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Russo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Betz was well out of range. Poor timing from Russo.
Russo connects with the punch.
Russo scores with a body shot.
Betz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Betz shoots in for a takedown but Russo shows good takedown defense.
Dillon Russo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Russo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Russo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Russo.
Russo stalling in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Russo.
A left hand lands to the body for Russo.
Russo lands a nice shot to the body.
Russo tries to throw a body punch but Betz avoids it by throwing Russo back against the cage.
Betz swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
A body shot lands from Russo.
A right handed body shot lands from Russo.
Russo is working Betz over against the cage.
Russo has Betz pressed against the cage.
Betz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Russo prevents it.
Betz wants to take the fight to the mat but Russo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Russo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Russo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Russo.
Russo scores with a hook to the body. Betz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Russo lands with a good body shot.
Betz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Betz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Russo.
Betz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#CL#
Russo gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
Russo lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Russo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Russo cracks Betz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Betz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Russo.
Russo connects with a single shot there.
Edmund Betz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Russo connects with a right hand. Betz shakes it off.
Russo connects with a jab.
Russo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Russo lands a nice looking body shot.
Betz is trying desperately to land a takedown but Russo is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Betz.#CL2#
Betz pushes Russo up against the cage in a clinch.
Russo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Russo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Betz.
Russo is working Betz over against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Russo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Russo misses with a punch to the body.
Dillon Russo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A left hand lands to the body for Russo.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:24
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:24
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dillon Russo!
A relieved looking Dillon Russo 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: ENIGMA 232
Date: Dec 21, 2024

#R1#
Lindsey shoots in for a double leg but Gudmundsson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lindsey tries to clinch
and Gudmundsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lindsey misses with a takedown attempt - Gudmundsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lindsey or perhaps it was just good defense by Gudmundsson, which made it look bad.
Gudmundsson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Oskar Gudmundsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucian Lindsey.
Lindsey looks to clinch
and Gudmundsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Lindsey moves into the clinch.
Gudmundsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Gudmundsson avoiding damage as Lindsey throws knees to the body.
Lindsey tries to throw a body punch but Gudmundsson avoids it by throwing Lindsey back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Gudmundsson.
Lindsey goes for a takedown attempt but Gudmundsson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lindsey tries to clinch but Gudmundsson moves away
and Gudmundsson counters with a left to the body.
Lindsey looks for a takedown but Gudmundsson sprawls well.
A counter left hand to the body from Gudmundsson misses its target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lindsey fails with a takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Gudmundsson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Lindsey closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gudmundsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gudmundsson scores with a shot to the body.
Gudmundsson fakes the body blow, causing Lindsey to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Lindsey goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Oskar Gudmundsson!

Event: JF 35 - Killing Fu Li
Date: Dec 18, 2024

#R1#
Li dives in for a single leg takedown but Jose sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jose tries to counter by clinching up but Li breaks away and moves out of range.
Li walks into a left hand.
Li with a poor takedown
and Jose counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Li tries for a takedown but Jose circles away easily
and Jose counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fred Jose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuchung Li.
Jose throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Li decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jose's guard.
Jose keeping moving, preventing Li from controlling successfully.
Li throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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.
Li trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Li sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jose's guard.
Li wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jose keeps working.
Jose on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jose tries to get out of the position.
Li takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T1#
Li not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Li is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Li winds up and cracks Jose with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Li sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Li thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Li looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Li seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jose does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jose on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Li wants to control but Jose is keeping him busy.
Li throwing shots but Jose is blocking nicely.
Li works his foot free and advances to mount.
Li cracks Jose with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Li postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jose looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Li cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Li with the ground and pound from mount.
Jose knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Li on the ground.
Jose is in a horrible position here. Li smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #T3#
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Li! Jose is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Yuchung Li!
During a confident post fight interview, Yuchung Li thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 15, 2024

#R1#
Oosthuizen looks to score with a jab to the body but Hammond is just out of range.#CL2#
Oosthuizen forces Hammond back against the cage and clinches.
Knees to the body from Oosthuizen .
Hammond jumps guard but Oosthuizen stands there with Hammond around his waist. Hammond gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hammond really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Oosthuizen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Oosthuizen lands a nice knee to the body.
Hammond jumps guard but Oosthuizen stands there with Hammond around his waist. Hammond gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Oosthuizen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hammond backwards. #CUT2#It looks like Tyler Hammond has been cut.
Oosthuizen scores a nice knee to the body.
Hammond is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Oosthuizen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oosthuizen loads up on a big right hand but Hammond slips the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oosthuizen connects with a body shot.#T1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Oosthuizen scores with a hook to the body.
Hammond fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Hammond. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oosthuizen lands a body punch in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hammond backwards.
Oosthuizen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hammonds head.
Oosthuizen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Oosthuizen lands a knee to the head. #BC2#
Oosthuizen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oosthuizen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oosthuizen throws a body punch but Hammond moves out of range.
Hammond has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Squirrel Sports ðŸ¿ï¸ in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Oosthuizen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Oosthuizen scores with a nice right hand.
Oosthuizen missing with a left hand there. Hammond was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hammond throwing a counter right hand but Oosthuizen manages to avoid it.
Oosthuizen swings widly with a right hand
and Hammond counters with a nice uppercut.
Oosthuizen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oosthuizen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Oosthuizen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hammond. #T3#
Oosthuizen tries to land a body kick
and Hammond counters with a stiff right hand.
Hammond takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Oosthuizen connects with a nice looking jab. #CL2#
Oosthuizen clinches.
Hammond takes a knee to the side of the body.
Oosthuizen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Oosthuizen breaks the clinch.
Whack! Oosthuizen lands a heavy head kick that drops Hammond. The ref tackles Oosthuizen to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Hammond was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Francis Oosthuizen !
During a confident post fight interview, Francis Oosthuizen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Tyler Hammond spoke after the fight, saying 'I am going to go cry for a couple days and get back to the drawing board after that.'.

Event: IFA 9: Blizzard
Date: Dec 07, 2024

#R1#
A low kick from Bryant misses
and Winters counters with a nice uppercut.
Bryant throws a head kick that misses
and Winters cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Winters keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bryant tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Winters misses the target.#CL#
Winters has taken the fight to the clinch.
Winters scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Winters breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Winters to counter with a crisp jab.
A shot to the body from Bryant misses
and Winters counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bryant.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winters jabs Bryant right on the nose. Bryant blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Winters dips to his left and cracks Bryant with an uppercut!
Winters lands with an uppercut that bounces Bryant off the cage and back into range.
Bryant walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Leandro Bryant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bryant connects with the punch.
Bryant fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bryant shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL#
Winters gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
Bryant prevents a body shot from Winters.
Winters lands an uppercut.
Winters lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Winters breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bryant with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Winters to counter with a crisp jab.
Giovanny Winters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leandro Bryant.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bryant shoots and misses
and Winters counters with a nice uppercut.
Bryant looks winded!
Bryant with a lazy takedown attempt
and Winters counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #CL#
Winters gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Winters breaks the clinch.
Bryant shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A head kick from Winters lands but Bryant takes it in his stride.
Winters is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#CL#
Winters clinches up with Bryant and pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Winters lands an uppercut.#BC#
Winters breaks the clinch. #CL#
Winters clinches. #BC#
Winters breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Bryant misses the target.
Winters was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bryant takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Winters lands a leg kick that knocks Bryant off balance momentarily.
Winters circles away from the clinch attempt
and Winters counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bryant's knee momentarily.#T4#
Bryant gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bryant tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Winters counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bryant has his takedown stuffed
letting Winters counter with a right hand.
Winters bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bryant's head backwards.
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!#CL#
Winters gets a clinch.
Nice body punch from Winters. #BC#
Winters escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Winters closes the distance and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Giovanny Winters dominated that round.
That's time! Winters's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bryant takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bryant throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bryant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Winters moves away.
Winters fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bryant just manages to avoid it.
Leandro Bryant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Winters throws a big shot that misses.
Bryant misses with a combination
and Winters counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bryant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant misses with a takedown attempt
and Winters counters with a straight right hand.
Winters jabs Bryant right on the nose. Bryant blinks but takes it well.
Bryant is breathing heavily.
Bryant wants to clinch but Winters slips to the side
and Winters counters with a straight right hand.#T1##CL#
Winters takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Winters's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A lazy body kick from Bryant
and Winters counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bryant tries to clinch but Winters is having none of it.
Decent striking displayed by Winters there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Winters.
Winters is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bryant can do to turn this around?
Bryant tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Winters counters with an outside leg kick. #CL#
Winters drives through and clinches with Bryant against the cage.
Winters cracks Bryant with a nice body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Winters. #T2##BC#
Winters's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Winters connects with a high kick.
Winters feints and then cracks Bryant's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bryant down.
Bryant takes one on the chin but seems OK.
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!
Winters connects with a solid leg kick.
Winters connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Winters lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bryant drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Winters scores with a jab. Bryant acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Winters thuds his right hand into Bryant's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T3#
Winters scores with a jab.
Winters scores with a jab. Bryant acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL#
Winters closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Winters's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Winters lands a glancing blow to the side of Bryant's head.
Bryant takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Winters connects with an inside leg kick.
Bryant dodges the punch combination from Winters. #T4#
A decent looking cross lands there for Winters.
Winters lunges at Bryant with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bryant's hand.
Giovanny Winters is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bryant tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Winters to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Bryant moves forwards but Winters connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Winters lands a head kick!
Bryant is trying desperately to land a takedown but Winters is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Bryant.#CL#
Winters clinches up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Giovanny Winters dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Jab from Winters.
Winters lands a lovely overhand right.
Bryant shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bryant shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Winters connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bryant tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Winters appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bryant has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Winters throws a leg kick which misses Bryant's front leg but catches the back leg as Bryant tries to avoid it.
Bryant takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Winters cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Giovanny Winters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leandro Bryant.
Winters uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bryant has time to react.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Winters. That snapped Bryant's head back. #CL#
Winters clinches up against the cage.
Winters lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Winters.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Winters.
Winters lands a right hand. #BC#
Winters breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Winters scores with a jab.#CL#
Winters closes the distance and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Winters.#BC#
Winters's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bryant tries to move into range but Winters moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Winters is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Winters looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab from Winters finds it's way through Bryant's defenses. #CL#
Bryant gets tackled into the cage by Winters. Winters maintains the clinch. #BC#
Winters escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Winters pushes Bryant up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Winters breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Winters swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bryant with the counter takedown but Winters avoids it easily.
Bryant takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Donk. Winters catches Bryant right on the button with a cross.
Bryant ducks right into an uppercut from Winters. #T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Winters.
Winters moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bryant closes the distance looking to clinch
and Winters counters with a nice uppercut.
Winters fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bryant on the side of the head.
Winters getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bryant takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T4##CL#
Winters closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Winters manages to break the clinch.
Bryant has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Winters.#CL#
Winters rushes Bryant and presses him up against the cage.
Bryant's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#BC#
Winters breaks the clinch.
Winters bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bryant's head backwards.
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!#CL#
Bryant gets tackled into the cage by Winters. Winters maintains the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Winters as the two fighters clinch.
A short body shot lands from Winters as the two fighters clinch.
A right hand to the body from Winters.
Leandro Bryant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Winters manages to break the clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Winters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:24
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:25
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giovanny Winters!

Event: JF 31 - Killing Jack Mondale
Date: Dec 07, 2024

#R1#
Mcdonald drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jose scores with a nice head shot.
Mcdonald misses with a takedown attempt
letting Jose counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Mcdonald rushes Jose and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mcdonald changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jose fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Jose tries to keep at a distance but Mcdonald has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mcdonald is working for takedown but Jose is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fred Jose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timothy Mcdonald.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcdonald can't break the clinch.
Mcdonald wants to get back to striking at distance but Jose won't allow it.
Mcdonald is trying to break the clinch but Jose is controlling him.
Jose tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Jose lands an uppercut.
Jose working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mcdonald jumps guard but Jose stands there with Mcdonald around his waist. Mcdonald gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Jose as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jose.
Jose lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mcdonald is trying to break the clinch but Jose is controlling him.
Mcdonald tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mcdonald is trying to pull guard but Jose has him pressed against the cage.
Jose really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A short left from Jose.
Mcdonald can't break the clinch. #T2#
Mcdonald tries to break free but Jose pushes him back against the cage.
Jose presses Mcdonald against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mcdonald tries to pull guard but Jose forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jose lands with a right to the head.
Jose lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jose content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mcdonald has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mcdonald jumps guard but Jose stands there with Mcdonald around his waist. Mcdonald gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jose is stalling here.
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!
Jose is stalling here. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Jose.
Jose throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mcdonalds head.
Jose just leaning against Mcdonald, taking a breather.
A shot in the inside from Jose.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jose creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jose lands a hook that snaps the head of Mcdonald backwards.
Mcdonald tries to work over Jose's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jose lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mcdonald tries to circle away but Jose has him pinned against the cage.
Nice body punch from Jose. #T4#
Mcdonald tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mcdonald looks winded!
Mcdonald working hard to break the clinch.
The referee calls for Jose to work.
Jose lands with a right to the head.
Jose lands a right hand.
A short right from Jose.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jose scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jose as Mcdonald tries to tie him up.
Mcdonald misses with a knee strike.
Jose lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mcdonald backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fred Jose dominated that round.
That's time! Jose's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Mcdonald shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Jose counters by clinching up.
Jose lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jose lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mcdonald changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jose fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mcdonald changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jose tries to avoid it but Mcdonald manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jose to the ground. Jose escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fred Jose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timothy Mcdonald.
Mcdonald looks for a takedown but Jose sprawls well.
Jose seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcdonald takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL#
Jose clinches with his opponent.
Jose lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mcdonald backwards.
Mcdonald is breathing heavily.#T1#
Jose lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jose has Mcdonald pressed against the cage.
Jose lands a shot to the body.
Jose scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jose working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jose lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jose lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mcdonald backwards.
Jose has Mcdonald pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jose creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Jose. #T2#
Jose leaning against his opponent.
Jose is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jose seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Mcdonald letting Jose take a breather here.
Jose controlling the action here for a moment.
Jose gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Fred Jose.#CL2#
Mcdonald moves into the clinch successfully.
Jose works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short uppercut from Jose. #T3#
Mcdonald throws a punch but it's blocked by Jose.
Fred Jose has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jose lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mcdonald backwards.
Jose prevents Mcdonald from breaking the clinch.
Jose gets through Mcdonald's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jose cracks Mcdonald with a nice body shot.
Jose pushes Mcdonald back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jose lands with a short shot to the head.
Jose lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mcdonald.
A short uppercut from Jose.
Nice body punch from Jose - that landed with a thud.
Jose lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
Jose has Mcdonald pressed against the cage.
Jose lands a body shot.
Jose pushes Mcdonald back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jose stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jose is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mcdonald can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jose lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mcdonald.
Jose softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jose taking a breather.
Stalling in the clinch from Jose.
Jose scores with a shot to the side of Mcdonald's head.
A nice left hand lands by Jose.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fred Jose dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Jose connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A head kick by Mcdonald misses
and Jose counters with a nice uppercut.
Mcdonald defending well as Jose loads up on a big left hand.
Mcdonald drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jose defends it well.
Nice defenses there by Mcdonald.
Mcdonald misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Jose to counter with a crisp jab.
Jose throws out a powerful jab.
Jose throws a hook but Mcdonald avoids it easily.#CL2#
Mcdonald closes the distance and pushes Jose back into the cage.
Mcdonald takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jose is struggling to control the position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jose takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Jose for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Jose is pushing Mcdonald up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T1#
Jose stalling.
Jose holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Fred Jose.
Jose takes a swing at Mcdonald's ribcage but misses.
Mcdonald shoots and misses
and Jose counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jose takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2#
Mcdonald closes the distance and clinches.
Jose lands with a left to the head.
Jose holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T2#
Nice body punch from Jose.
Nice body punch from Jose - that landed with a thud.
A left hand lands to the body for Jose.
Mcdonald wants to break free but Jose has control.
Jose holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mcdonald is trying to push Jose away but Jose has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jose lands a nice uppercut.
Mcdonald is trying to drag Jose to the mat but Jose just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fred Jose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timothy Mcdonald.
Jose lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Jose.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jose.
A short right from Jose.
Jose lands a hook that snaps the head of Mcdonald backwards.
Jose is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jose working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jose working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jose.
Jose lands a hook to the side of the head.
Come on Jose - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jose dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jose lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mcdonald backwards.
Jose throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right handed body shot lands from Jose.
Jose is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jose has Mcdonald pushed against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jose dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:26
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fred Jose!

Event: JF 25 - Return Of Jump Nelson
Date: Nov 30, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Jose gets tackled into the cage by Bartosik. Bartosik maintains the clinch.
Bartosik is leaning against Jose and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bartosik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bartosik lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jose backwards.
Jose can't find room to land a body shot as Bartosik controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Bartosik fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Bartosik fails to land.
Bartosik throws a head punch that misses.
Bartosik throws a punch but it's blocked by Jose.
Jose really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bartosik scores with a hook to the body.
Bartosik struggles to land a body shot inside as Jose controls his hands.
Bartosik throws a punch but it's blocked by Jose.
Bartosik makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartosik tries to work over Jose's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bartosik misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bartosik has a couple of punches blocked by Jose.
Bartosik struggles to land a body shot inside as Jose controls his hands.
Bartosik works on Jose's body with a couple of short punches.
Bartosik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jose's elbow. #T1#
Bartosik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bartosik lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bartosik lands a hook that snaps the head of Jose backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bartosik.
Jose is breathing heavily.
Bartosik lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bartosik scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bartosik scores with a hook to the body.
Bartosik pushes Jose back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jose prevents a body shot from Bartosik.
Bartosik misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bartosik lands with a light punch inside.
Jose misses with some punches.
Jose blocks an uppercut.
Jose is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bartosik misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bartosik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Bartosik throws a punch but it's blocked by Jose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bartosik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bartosik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Bartosik fails to land.
Bartosik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bartosik misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Bartosik.
Bartosik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bartosik pushes Jose back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bartosik swings wildly with an uppercut but Jose uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bartosik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Bartosik.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bartosik.
Bartosik lands a right hand.
Bartosik working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Bartosik misses with a punch to the body.
Bartosik misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bartosik lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bartosik.
Bartosik lands a left hand.
Bartosik throws a head punch that misses.
Jose takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Bartosik on the inside.
Bartosik lands a left hand.
Jose misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Bartosik.
Bartosik digs a right hand underneath Jose's ribcage. Jose let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Bartosik scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bartosik lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bartosik.
A left hand lands to the body for Bartosik. #T4#
Bartosik can't find room to land a body shot as Jose controls the action.
Bartosik lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC2#Jose is rocked!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bartosik.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jose.
A head punch on the inside from Bartosik fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Bartosik.
Bartosik lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bartosik makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bartosik.
Bartosik tries to work over Jose's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bartosik lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Bartosik.
Bartosik lands a shot to the body.
Bartosik lands with a short shot to the head.
Bartosik misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bartosik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lucjan Bartosik dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Bartosik instigates a clinch.
Jose taking a breather.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jose can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Lucjan Bartosik seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bartosik tries to work over Jose's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bartosik misses with some punches.
Bartosik blocks a body shot from Jose.
Bartosik struggles to land a body shot inside as Jose controls his hands.
Bartosik lands an uppercut.
Bartosik misses with a punch to the body.
Jose's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jose lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Bartosik.
Bartosik lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bartosik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jose struggles to land a body shot inside as Bartosik controls his hands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bartosik lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oh Jose is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bartosik tries a body shot but Jose blocks it.
Jose seems to have got his legs back now.
A right hook to the body lands for Bartosik. #T1#
A short left from Bartosik.
Bartosik lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jose backwards.
Bartosik lands a right hand.
Bartosik throws a head punch that misses.
Bartosik throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jose takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Bartosik fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Bartosik.
Bartosik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jose's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bartosik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Bartosik as the two fighters clinch.
Bartosik lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jose or not.
Jose blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Bartosik.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Bartosik. #T2#
Bartosik lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jose or not.
Bartosik lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jose prevents a body shot from Bartosik.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bartosik creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bartosik scores with a hook to the body.
Jose takes a shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Bartosik.
Jose blocking some punches.
Bartosik can't find room to land a body shot as Jose controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Bartosik.
Bartosik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Bartosik.
Bartosik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jose's elbow.
Bartosik misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Bartosik. #T3#
Bartosik lands a hook that snaps the head of Jose backwards.
Bartosik digs a right hand underneath Jose's ribcage. Jose let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hook to the body lands for Bartosik.
Bartosik throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bartosik.
A right hand to the body from Bartosik.
Bartosik has a couple of punches blocked by Jose.
Bartosik lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bartosik lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bartosik tries to work over Jose's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jose takes a shot to the head.
Bartosik swings wildly with an uppercut but Jose uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bartosik digs a right hand underneath Jose's ribcage. Jose let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bartosik misses with some punches.
Bartosik scores with a hook to the body.#T4#
Bartosik stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bartosik cracks Jose with a nice body shot.
Bartosik lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bartosik scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bartosik lands a shoulder strike.
Bartosik throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Bartosik fails to land.
Bartosik can't find room to land a body shot as Jose controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Bartosik.
Bartosik lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Bartosik.
Bartosik throws a head punch that misses.
Bartosik working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jose blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Bartosik.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lucjan Bartosik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Bartosik throws a shot from downtown. Jose moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Bartosik has Jose up against the cage in a clinch.
Jose lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bartosik backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bartosik creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bartosik lands a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Bartosik.
Bartosik lands a nice uppercut.
Bartosik lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bartosik lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartosik misses with the head strike.
Bartosik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bartosik tries to work over Jose's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bartosik lands a left hand.
Bartosik misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by Bartosik. #T1#
Bartosik dips a shoulder and cracks Jose with a mighty uppercut! Jose falls back against the cage and Bartosik unloads with a barrage of strikes! Jose 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 - Bartosik screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucjan Bartosik!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 26, 2024

#R1#
Proctor misses the jab.
O'Reilly misses with a body kick.
O'Reilly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Proctor was well out of range. Poor timing from O'Reilly.
We've been hearing reports that Proctor has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Proctor avoids the head kick by O'Reilly.
Proctor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
O'Reilly looks to land a body kick but Proctor moved away.
Proctor blocks a leg kick.
Proctor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
O'Reilly throws a leg kick but Proctor sees it coming and moves out of range.
O'Reilly tries to land a front kick but Proctor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
O'Reilly lands a head kick!
O'Reilly throws a lazy head kick
and O'Reilly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from O'Reilly. Those never looked like landing.
Proctor misses with a looping left.
Proctor throws the left hand but O'Reilly avoids the punch easily.
O'Reilly throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and O'Reilly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
O'Reilly fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Proctor is out of range. #T1#
Proctor thows a left - swing and a miss!
O'Reilly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Proctor manages to avoid it.
O'Reilly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
O'Reilly misses with a straight right.
O'Reilly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Proctor was well out of range. Poor timing from O'Reilly.
An attempted straight right counter from Proctor misses the target.
Good standup being displayed there by Proctor as he connects with a hook.
O'Reilly changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Proctor moves out of range of the body kick from O'Reilly.
A little feinted left hand from Proctor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
O'Reilly misses with a hook. Proctor ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Proctor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
O'Reilly changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - O'Reilly throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
O'Reilly looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
O'Reilly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Proctor takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
O'Reilly misses with a hook.#T2#
Proctor slips a jab and a cross from O'Reilly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O'Reilly lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Proctor circles away quickly and effectively.
A little feinted left hand from Proctor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
O'Reilly misses with a head kick.
It looked like Proctor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Proctor blocks a head kick by O'Reilly.
O'Reilly throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Proctor counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by O'Reilly!
Proctor misses with a looping left.
O'Reilly swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
O'Reilly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Proctor manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Proctor misses the target.
Proctor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O'Reilly.
O'Reilly throws the kick towards the body but Proctor avoids it.
O'Reilly pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Proctor avoids the head kick by O'Reilly.
O'Reilly throws a sloppy head kick
and Proctor counters with a straight right hand.
Patty O'Reilly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
O'Reilly scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
O'Reilly fails to land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Proctor misses the target.
O'Reilly misses with a two punch combination.
O'Reilly looks winded!
A lazy body kick from O'Reilly
and Proctor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
O'Reilly throws a series of strikes that have Proctor backpedaling.
Proctor lands a nice shot to the body.
O'Reilly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Proctor misses with a hook. O'Reilly ducked under it nicely.
Proctor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps O'Reilly's head backwards.
Proctor avoids the head kick by O'Reilly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O'Reilly throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice straight punches there by Proctor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Proctor.
O'Reilly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
O'Reilly throws a head kick that misses.
Proctor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
O'Reilly walks into a left hand.
O'Reilly throws a sloppy head kick
and Proctor counters with a straight right hand.
O'Reilly throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Proctor with a nice cross.
Proctor slips under a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Proctor misses its target.
Proctor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from O'Reilly.
O'Reilly looking to land some kicks to the body here.
O'Reilly throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Proctor.
Proctor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
O'Reilly throws a right and a left that Proctor avoids nicely.
Proctor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
O'Reilly throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
O'Reilly closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O'Reilly throws a sloppy head kick and Proctor moves out of range easily.
O'Reilly ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patty O'Reilly dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
O'Reilly scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
O'Reilly lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Proctor goes down and covers up as O'Reilly starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patty O'Reilly!
Patty O'Reilly decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 26, 2024

#R1#
Stephens ducks under a wild hook from Kingston.
Stephens half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kingston throws a series of punches but Stephens moves out of range.
Kingston lands with a shot to the body.
Stephens throws a looping overhand right but Kingston ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kingston! But no joy.
Stephens is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kingston sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stephens changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kingston tries to avoid it but Stephens manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kingston to the ground. Kingston escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kingston jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stephens definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stephens looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kingston is fending him off so far but Stephens persists. Nope, Kingston circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaden Stephens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kingston throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Stephens counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kingston won't be happy with that.
Stephens advances nicely into full mount. #T1#
Stephens controlling the position easily from mount.
Kingston really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stephens. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kingston has given up his back here. Will Stephens look for the submission or keep pounding away? #SUB#
Stephens has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Kingston is defending well but eventually Stephens manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Kingston has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kaden Stephens!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 26, 2024

#R1#
Chief throws an overhand right that lands on Lindsey's shoulder, as Lindsey tries to avoid the shot.
Lindsey misses with a takedown attempt - Chief sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Lindsey clinches.
Lindsey slows down the pace here. #TD2#
Lindsey gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Lindsey is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chief manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chief keeping moving, preventing Lindsey from controlling successfully.
Chief looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chief looking to control. #T1#
Chief pulls Lindsey in close to prevent any damage.
Lindsey wants to control from the top but Chief keeps moving. #SUB#
Chief is looking for a triangle but Lindsey pushes his legs off easily.
Lindsey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chief is keeping the position for now.
Chief looking for a sweep. Not yet Chief, not yet.
Lindsey slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chief manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Lindsey is trying to work for a kimura but Chief is defending well.
Lindsey looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Lindsey is working for an americana but Chief has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Lindsey was thinking about the submission.#T2#
Lindsey wants to pass the guard but Chief is keeping the position.
Lindsey wanted to stand there but Chief had control of the position. #SU2#
Lindsey gets to his feet - Chief follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Lindsey has closed the distance and engaged Chief in a clinch.
Lindsey prevents Chief from breaking the clinch.#TD#
Chief has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lindsey is trying to keep an underhook but Chief manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chief slows the pace down in half guard.
Lindsey makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lindsey.#T3#
Lindsey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've been hearing that Chief has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Chief is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lindsey wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lindsey's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Chief preventing the sweep.
Lindsey controlling Chief's posture.
Chief controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lindsey looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Chief slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Lindsey is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chief is aware though and is defending well.
Lindsey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chief trying to control the position from guard on top but Lindsey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lindsey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lindsey lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Chief wants to sweep here but Lindsey controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lucian Lindsey dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Chief lands with a right hand.
Lindsey tries to clinch up.
Chief is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL#
Chief gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Chief has clasped his hands together around Lindsey's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Lindsey is trying to get back to half guard.
Chief just content to control the position.
Lindsey can't do much from the bottom here.
Chief trying to control the action but Lindsey is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lindsey manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Chief performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Lindsey trying to control here.
Lindsey is pressing down on Chief's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lindsey controls Chief momentarily but Chief frees himself.
Chief is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lindsey has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Lindsey pushes a forearm under Chief's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Chief is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lucian Lindsey!
Lucian Lindsey gave a mention to âš”ï¸Conquest Nutritionâš”ï¸ in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
The defeated Tribal Chief had this to say: 'It is what it is'.

Event: MMA Hype -12-
Date: Nov 24, 2024

#R1#
Kaum fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kaum throws a leg kick but Watson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Watson throws a fast counter high kick but Kaum manages to duck under it in time.
A slow jab from Kaum misses its intended target.
Watson moves out of range of the leg kick from Kaum.
Watson is looking for the big counter here.
Watson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kaum throws a nice inside leg kick.
Manfred Kaum 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.
Kaum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Watson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaum.#CL2#
Watson gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Watson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT2#It looks like Manfred Kaum has been cut.
Watson with a knee to the head.
Kaum is trying to break the clinch but Watson has him pressed against the cage.
Watson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kaum.
Kaum throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Watson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Watson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kaum's efforts to push away.
Kaum tries to break the clinch but Watson is controlling the position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kaum lands a nice elbow. #CUT#It looks like Dexter Watson has been cut.
Kaum is trying to maintain a safe position but Watson gets an underhook and turns Kaum into the cage.
Watson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A knee to the head by Watson.
Watson landing knees to the body.
Watson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kaum throws a knee to the head but misses. #T2#
Watson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Watson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kaum blocks it with crossed arms.
Kaum pushes off an throws an elbow but Watson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Watson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Watson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Watson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Watson landing knees to the head.
Kaum creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Watson's defenses.
Watson misses with a knee to the head.
Watson tries to land a knee to the head but Kaum blocks with his arms.
Kaum taking a breather.
Watson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kaum's face.
Watson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Watson lands a knee to the body.
Watson throws a knee to the head but misses. #T3#
Watson scores a nice knee to the body.
Watson tries a knee to the head but Kaum blocks it.
Kaum taking a breather.
Kaum wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Watson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A knee to the head by Watson.
Watson working Kaum over with knees to the body.
Watson lands a knee to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Kaum's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Watson connects with a knee to the head.
Watson missing with knees to the body.
Watson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kaum in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Watson looking to throw knees to the head but Kaum is blocking nicely.
Watson managing to block the knees to the body from Kaum.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Watson as Kaum tries to tie him up.
Watson connects with a knee to the head. #T4#
Watson landing knees to the head.
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!
Watson looking to throw knees to the head but Kaum is blocking nicely.
Watson lands a knee to the body.
Kaum tries to work over Watson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Watson misses with a knee to the head.
Kaum on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Watson looking to throw knees to the head but Kaum is blocking nicely.
Kaum misses with a punch to the body.
Watson tries a knee to the head but Kaum blocks it.
Watson tries a knee to the head but Kaum blocks it.
Watson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Watson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kaum trying to control the position but instead, Watson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kaum into the cage.
Watson lands a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dexter Watson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kaum looks to score with a jab to the body but Watson is just out of range.
Kaum pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kaum looks to land a body kick but Watson moved away.
Watson wants to counter with a clinch but Kaum pushes him away.
That kick from Kaum tenderised Watson's leg. Watson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kaum definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kaum misses with a head kick.
Watson throws a big counter head kick but Kaum avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Watson checks a leg kick nicely.
Watson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kaum.#T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kaum lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Watson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Watson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Watson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kaum swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Watson shapes to counter with a head kick.
Kaum throws a low kick but it's checked well by Watson.
Kaum throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #CL2#
Watson has Kaum up against the cage in a clinch.
Kaum is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2#
Kaum blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Watson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Watson misses with a knee strike.
Watson scores with a knee to the head.
Kaum wants to stall.
Watson managing to block the knees to the body from Kaum.
Kaum wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Watson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kaum blocks it with crossed arms.
Watson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kaum blocks it with crossed arms.
Kaum throws a head punch that misses.
Dexter Watson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Watson tries to land a knee to the head but Kaum blocks with his arms.
Watson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kaum avoids it.
Kaum takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watson missing with knees to the body.
Watson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kaum wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T3#
Kaum is trying to maintain a safe position but Watson gets an underhook and turns Kaum into the cage.
Watson tries a knee to the head but Kaum blocks it.
Kaum is looking to control Watson's arms but Watson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kaum has his back to the cage.
Kaum comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Watson misses with a knee to the head.
Watson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Watson connects with a knee to the head.
Kaum on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Watson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Watson trying to land knees to the body.
Kaum tries to circle away but Watson has him pinned against the cage.
Kaum blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kaum takes a knee right on the jaw!
Watson looking to throw knees to the head but Kaum is blocking nicely.
Watson is breathing heavily.#T4#
Watson tries to land a knee to the head but Kaum blocks with his arms.
Kaum wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Watson tries a knee to the head but Kaum blocks it.
Watson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Watson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Watson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watson tries a knee to the head but Kaum blocks it.
Kaum lands a knee to the head.
Kaum blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Watson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kaum blocks it with crossed arms.
Kaum is looking to break free of the clinch but Watson has double underhooks.
Watson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kaum.
Kaum avoiding damage as Watson throws knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kaum misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Watson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dexter Watson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kaum looks to land a body kick but Watson moved away.
Kaum pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kaum throws a lazy body kick
and Watson counters with an outside leg kick.
Kaum throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kaum is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson blocks a head kick by Kaum.
Watson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kaum misses with a body kick.#T1#
Kaum lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Watson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Watson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kaum fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Watson blocks the leg kick.
Watson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kaum.
Kaum avoids the head kick by Watson. #T2#
Kaum swinging wildly here.
Watson is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Kaum wants to slow Watson down by chopping away at his legs.
Watson thumps Kaum with a low kick.
Crunch! Watson slams his shin into Kaum's torso.
Watson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kaum.
Watson tries a quick counter leg kick but Kaum is wise to it.
Manfred Kaum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
A head kick misses from Kaum.
Kaum tries to close the distance and clinch but Watson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Watson wants to counter with a clinch but Kaum pushes him away.
Kaum throws a head kick but Watson moves out of range.
Watson unleashes a big counter combination but Kaum bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Watson clinches with his opponent.
Watson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kaum is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Watson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kaum has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC#
Kaum escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
Kaum looks to land a body kick but Watson moved away.
Watson wants to counter the offense by Kaum and move into the clinch position.
Kaum looks to land a left hand but Watson moved out of range nicely.
Manfred Kaum is winning the standup battle so far.
Kaum tries to work over Watson's front leg with a kick but Watson checks it.
Kaum tries a low kick but Watson avoids it.
Some bone on bone action there as Watson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kaum throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Watson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kaum.
Dexter Watson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kaum throws a leg kick that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manfred Kaum showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Watson 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dexter Watson!
The defeated Manfred Kaum had this to say: 'Dang'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 21, 2024

#R1#
Lindsey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Beckley paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Lindsey gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Beckley to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Beckley controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Beckley preventing the sweep.
Beckley trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lindsey's guard.
Lindsey looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckley trying to control the position from guard on top but Lindsey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lindsey is on top in guard. #REVB#
Beckley has a closed guard, preventing Lindsey from standing up. #T1##SUB2#
Lindsey drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Beckley dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Lindsey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lindsey trying to keep a closed guard but Beckley is proving a slippery customer.
Lindsey keeping moving, preventing Beckley from controlling successfully.
Beckley is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lindsey is trying to control the position but Beckley postures up.
Lindsey 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.
Beckley wants to control from the top but Lindsey keeps moving. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Beckley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Beckley wants to control from the top but Lindsey keeps moving.
Lindsey has control of Beckley's left arm, preventing Beckley from doing any damage.
Lindsey is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Lindsey is trying to work for a kimura but Beckley is defending well. #SUB2#
Lindsey is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Beckley won't allow Lindsey to pass to mount. #T3##SUB2#
Lindsey is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Lindsey is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Lindsey is looking for a kimura but Beckley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lindsey to get the leverage.
Beckley trying to control here.
Lindsey trying to mount his opponent but Beckley defends it.
Beckley is not content to let Lindsey control the position.
Lindsey wants to free his trapped foot but Beckley is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Beckley actively working from the bottom here.#SU2#
Lindsey stands up out of the half guard. #TD#
Beckley gets the takedown into side control.
Beckley passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Lindsey!
Lindsey has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there. #SUB#
Lindsey 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 Beckley gets his way!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lindsey trying to control the hands but Beckley breaks the grip.
Beckley tries to get the hooks in deep but Lindsey pushed the leg off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aeson Beckley dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
Lindsey closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Lindsey is trying to work for a kimura but Beckley is defending well.
Beckley wants to get back to full guard.
Lindsey passes to side control.
Lindsey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beckley keeps working. #SUB2#
Lindsey working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lindsey tries to stand but Beckley is controlling his head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Lindsey thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lindsey wants to control but Beckley is keeping him busy.
Lindsey laying and praying for a moment but Beckley takes advantage and regains half guard.
Beckley moves into full guard.
Beckley trying to keep a closed guard but Lindsey is proving a slippery customer.
Lindsey wants to get up but he can't break Beckley's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Beckley looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU2#
Lindsey decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD#
Beckley gets the takedown into side control.
Aeson Beckley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Beckley trying to control the action but Lindsey is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Beckley is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lindsey has escaped the position, nice work there.
Beckley working away.
Lindsey is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lindsey is pressing down on Beckley's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3##SUB2#
Beckley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lindsey has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Beckley has managed to get both his arms back between Lindsey's legs - danger averted.
Beckley being controlled here momentarily. #SU#
Beckley stands up and waves to Lindsey to follow him.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Lindsey shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Beckley has his feet on Lindsey's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Lindsey fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD#
Lindsey gets caught napping as Beckley dives in and scores a takedown. Lindsey manages to retain guard.
Beckley postures up.
Beckley trying to control but Lindsey is working from the bottom.
Lindsey 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.#T4##SU#
Beckley stands up from guard. Let's bang!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Beckley throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lindsey was covering up waiting for the punch and Beckley finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Beckley slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lindsey is trying to control the position but Beckley postures up.
Beckley wants to control from the top but Lindsey keeps moving.
Beckley slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lindsey wants to sweep but no luck.
Beckley trying to control but Lindsey is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aeson Beckley dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Beckley fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lindsey to the ground. Beckley is now in Lindsey's guard.
Lindsey controls Beckley momentarily but Beckley frees himself.
Beckley controlling from the top position.
Lindsey trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckley's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T1#
Lindsey wants to sweep here but Beckley controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Beckley closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lindsey quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Beckley seems to be looking for submissions.
Beckley trying to advance position but Lindsey counters by regaining guard.
Lindsey controls Beckley momentarily but Beckley frees himself.
Beckley sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lindsey is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Lindsey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beckley keeps working. #T2#
Lindsey tries to stand and escape but Beckley is controlling the position.
Beckley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lindsey can do to turn this around?
Lindsey wants to pass the guard but Beckley is defending well.
Lindsey seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Lindsey prevents Beckley from improving his position.
Beckley gets full guard.
Lindsey trying to control but Beckley is working from the bottom.
Lindsey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beckley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aeson Beckley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3##SUB#
Beckley had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lindsey defends it easily.
Lindsey looking to pass the guard.
Beckley 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.
Lindsey wants to stand and escape but instead Beckley has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Lindsey 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.
Beckley showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Lindsey is trying to control the position but Beckley postures up.
Beckley is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lindsey keeping moving, preventing Beckley from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB#
Lindsey wants to improve his position here. There's a bit of a scramble and Beckley has taken Lindsey's back! He's locked on a rear naked choke here and Lindsey has been forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aeson Beckley!

Event: JF 20 - Matas vs Chengji
Date: Nov 20, 2024

#R1#
Li gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jose counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Li fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jose to the ground. Li is now in Jose's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Li throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jose preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jose wants to sweep here but Li controlling him for the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jose can do anything to dispel that myth.
Li postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jose has momentary wrist control but Li slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li is in close to Jose's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Li connects with a couple of short punches.
Li trying to control the position from guard on top but Jose is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Li landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Jose not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Li is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Li lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Li lands a couple of digs.
Jose utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Li makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Li is working Jose over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Li advances position into side control!
Li working away.
Li working the head with strikes.
Jose parries the strikes from Li easily there. Li is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jose to escape. #T2#
Jose takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Li is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Jose will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Li throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Li controlling the position.
Jose avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Li.
Li working the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Li controls the position.
Li landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Li lands an elbow. #T3#
Li lands a strong strike to the head of Jose. That's dazed him! Li looking to finish here. Jose is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Li lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zhun Li!

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