Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: HFA 31
Date: Dec 21, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Jones closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Messi manages to get to full guard.
Messi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Messi looking to control.
Messi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Messi striking off his back but it's not causing Jones any problems.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Messi working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
Jones wants to control from the top but Messi keeps moving. #T1#
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Messi working a defensive guard here.
Jones wants to control from the top but Messi keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Messi leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD2#
Jones looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jones is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Messi keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Messi is trying to keep Jones in close.
Messi pulls Jones in close to prevent any damage.
Messi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Messi tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Jones controlling from the top position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Messi is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Messi tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Jones looking to score a takedown here. Messi is defending well but Jones drives through and ends up in Messi's guard.
Messi trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Messi looking for a sweep. Not yet Messi, not yet.
Jones controlling from the top position.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Messi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Messi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T4#
Jones forces his way into half guard.
Messi trying to control here. #SUB2#
Jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Messi is just riding it out for now. Jones eventually gives up the hold.
Jones passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Midget Mode Jones 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#
A bone on bone clash there as Messi blocks the leg kick.
Jones throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Messi counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jones!
Jones tries to buck Messi off but Messi is having none of it.
Jones manages to work his way to half guard, despite Messi's best efforts.
Messi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Messi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Messi works his foot free and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is working to get back to half guard. #T1#
Jones tries to lock up and control but Messi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Messi scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jones?
Jones is bucking up trying to escape but Messi cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jones is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Messi breaks from Jones's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jones sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Jones trying to control but Messi postures up.
Leonard Messi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Jones is refusing to be controlled, as Messi sits in half guard.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Jones is staying active underneath Messi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
We've been informed that Jones has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jones works his way to full guard. Good work.
Messi trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones trying to control the position. #T3##SUB2#
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Messi is proving a slippery customer.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Messi defends easily.
Messi postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Messi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Jones looking for subs off his back but Messi has passed one foot through into half guard.
Messi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones wants to improve his position but Messi is controlling well. #SUB2#
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Messi pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leonard Messi dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3##TD#
Messi shoots in and gets a takedown into Jones's guard.#SUB2#
Jones has his foot on Messi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Messi works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Messi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Messi has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
Jones is trying to keep Messi in close.
Messi passes into half guard.
Messi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones wants to control but Messi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Messi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Messi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working. #T1#
Messi tries to pass to full mount but Jones defends it.
Messi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Jones slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Jones has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Messi doesn't defend quickly enough and Jones has managed to lock this one up! Can Messi escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Jones on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Midget Mode Jones!
The defeated Leonard Messi had this to say: 'I appreciate all my fans, I will come back even stronger'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 09, 2024

#R1#
Benson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Benson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Adams scores with a jab. Benson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Adams takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Adams jabs Benson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Adams. That snapped Benson's head back. #ROC#Benson is rocked!
and Adams counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Benson! He's just covering up as Adams starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Adams!
Our winner, Scott Adams, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 08, 2024

#R1#
Everett takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Everett is breathing heavily.
Everett with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Makkonen to score with a decent uppercut.
Makkonen lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Everett is looking to close the distance but Makkonen sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Everett crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Everett is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Make Makkonen!
As Make Makkonen got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I'm sorry Mrs. Jones (oh), I am for real Never meant to make your fat son cry I apologize a trillion times I'm sorry Mrs. Jones (oh), I am for real Never meant to make your fat son cry I apologize a trillion times Next time, bring your friend`s too and i will smoke all of you guys!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 05, 2024

#R1#
Sang Min throws a head kick but Everett moves out of range.
Sang Min closes the distance and clinches up with Everett, looking for a takedown. Sang Min pushes Everett against the cage but Everett circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sang Min doesn't manage to clinch there - Everett circles away.
Everett darts in looking for a takedown but Sang Min gets double underhooks and turns Everett into the cage. #CL2#
Everett moves into the clinch successfully. #TD2#
Everett has hold of one of Sang Min's legs. Sang Min is fighting the takedown attempt but Everett gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Everett stays in close to Sang Min's body and controls the position.
Sang Min not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Everett trying to control but Sang Min is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sang Min throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Sang Min wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Everett wants to control from the top but Sang Min keeps moving.
Everett sitting in guard, not really doing much.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Everett advances position into side control!
Sang Min is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Everett off and has taken his back!
Everett staying busy and making it hard for Sang Min to control. #T2#
Everett tries to escape but Sang Min has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Sang Min has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Everett has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Sang Min is trying to stick to Everett's back but Everett is turning into Sang Min. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sang Min's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Everett.
Everett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Everett working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sang Min controlling Everett's posture.
Everett trying to control the position from guard on top but Sang Min is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Everett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sang Min wants to stand and escape but Everett is having none of it.
Sang Min trying to keep a closed guard but Everett is proving a slippery customer.
Sang Min is really struggling to control Everett but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sang Min on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sang Min tries to get out of the position.
Sang Min keeping moving, preventing Everett from controlling successfully.
Everett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Everett with a flurry of punches that miss.
Everett must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sang Min has a closed guard, preventing Everett from standing up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sang Min keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sang Min darts in looking for a takedown but Everett gets double underhooks and turns Sang Min into the cage.
Sang Min is working for takedown but Everett is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryun Sang Min. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Everett is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Everett prevents the takedown attempt.
Sang Min is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
With the fighters up against the cage, Everett throws an elbow but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Everett dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ben Everett'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#
Everett tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sang Min manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As Everett looks to move away, Sang Min throws a big counter combo but Everett just gets out of the way.
Everett shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sang Min pinned against the cage. Sang Min gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As Everett tries to get set, Sang Min tries to push him back and clinch up but Everett manages to avoid the attempt.
Everett is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Everett drives through with a takedown into Sang Min's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Everett wants to control from the top but Sang Min keeps moving.
Everett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Everett is looking to stand up but Sang Min won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sang Min trying to control the position.
Everett looking to sit in guard and control but Sang Min gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1#
Everett trying to strike off his back.
Sang Min postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ben Everett has got the better of the ground game so far.
Everett trying to keep a closed guard but Sang Min is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Everett isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Sang Min stacks Everett on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Sang Min!
Everett tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sang Min wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sang Min connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Everett some visible discomfort. #T2#
Sang Min tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Sang Min is looking to take a break and control but Everett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Everett is looking for a sweep.
Everett looks to move to half guard but instead Sang Min has passed into mount! Damn!
Everett really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T3#
Sang Min lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Sang Min trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sang Min lands a big elbow.
Sang Min connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #CUT#That has opened up Ben Everett's cut even more.
Everett is trying to reverse the position but instead Sang Min has taken his back - oops!
Everett is breathing heavily.
Everett tries to escape but Sang Min has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Everett trying to control but not successfully. #T4#
Everett tries to roll but Sang Min sticks to his back.
Everett trying to get back to his feet but Sang Min is in full control for now.
Sang Min biding his time, looking for the opening. #SUB#
Sang Min looking for the RNC.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Everett is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB#
Sang Min is looking for the choke from the back position but Everett is controlling his hands well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryun Sang Min dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ben Everett's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Everett throws a head kick but Sang Min moves out of range.
Sang Min changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sang Min shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Everett but Everett pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Sang Min shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Everett napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Everett tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Sang Min presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Everett keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Everett tries to control Sang Min's body but Sang Min pushes him off. Everett squirms to his side and now Sang Min has his back!
Sang Min has the hooks in. Everett is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T1#
Sang Min doesn't have the hooks in and Everett manages to turn into his guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Sang Min here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Sang Min pulls Everett in close to his closed guard and prevents Everett from doing any damage or advancing position.
Everett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sang Min swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Everett is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sang Min is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sang Min has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Everett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Everett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Sang Min lands a couple of elbows.
Sang Min wants to pass the guard but Everett is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Everett is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sang Min connects with a couple of short punches.
Sang Min wants to control from the top but Everett keeps moving. #T3#
Sang Min trying to stand up but can't free himself from Everett's guard.
Everett keeping moving, preventing Sang Min from controlling successfully.
Everett keeping full guard, as Sang Min tries to pass.
Sang Min is looking to stand up but Everett won't let him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Everett stuffs the takedown attempt from Sang Min. Sang Min gets slowly back to his feet.
Everett with the counter takedown but Sang Min avoids it easily.
Sang Min tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Everett defends well and Sang Min ends up having to push Everett into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryun Sang Min. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Everett breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Everett tries to clinch up but Sang Min circles away and keeps his distance.
Sang Min appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Everett blocks a head kick by Sang Min.
As Sang Min backs off Everett throws a huge counter combo but Sang Min manages to avoid it all.#CL2#
Everett clinches up with Sang Min and pushes him back against the cage.
Everett tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sang Min smiles and moves away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Everett wants to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ryun Sang Min.
I think Sang Min has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 04, 2024

#R1#
McWrestler thuds a left hand into Canvana's body.
Canvana shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McWrestler cracks Canvana with a good jab.
Canvana takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McWrestler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Canvana tries to score a power double leg takedown but McWrestler sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Canvana somewhat.
McWrestler cracks Canvana with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Canvana fails with the takedown
and McWrestler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Canvana takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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!
McWrestler keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McWrestler scores with a crisp jab that stopped Canvana in his tracks. #ROC2#Canvana is rocked!#T1#
Decent striking displayed by McWrestler there.
Oh Canvana is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
and McWrestler counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Canvana! He's just covering up as McWrestler starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dude McWrestler!
A very excited looking Dude McWrestler rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 04, 2024

#R1#
Benson takes one to the side of the head.
Benson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Barfield feints a jab promting Benson to slip. Barfield then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Benson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Barfield with a jab.#CL#
Barfield closes the distance and pushes Benson back into the cage.
Barfield lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Benson backwards.
Benson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short right from Barfield on the inside.
Barfield presses Benson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Barfield prevents a takedown attempt there.
A frustrated look appears on Benson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Barfield'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.#BC#
Barfield's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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!
Barfield connects with a combination that backs up Benson into the cage. Barfield lands a flurry of punches that gets past Benson's guard. Benson is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Barfield bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Barfield!
An out of breath Samuel Barfield thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 27, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Benson clinches up with Jcool and pushes him back against the cage.
Benson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#BC2#
Benson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jcool shoots in looking for a takedown. Benson tries to sprawl out of it but Jcool keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Benson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jcool looks for a takedown but Benson sprawls well.
Benson leaves Jcool with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdul Jcool. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters circling a little - Benson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benson punishes Jcool's body with a nice straight punch.
Benson darts in looking for a takedown but Jcool gets double underhooks and turns Benson into the cage. #T1##CL2#
Jcool tries to keep at a distance but Benson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jcool is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Jcool manages to pull guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Benson wants to control from the top but Jcool keeps moving.
Jcool wants to stand and escape but Benson is having none of it.
Benson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jcool is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Benson stops Jcool from standing up. #T2#
Jcool looking to hit a scissor sweep but Benson is one step ahead there.
Jcool is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Benson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jcool prevents a takedown attempt there.
Benson jumps guard but Jcool turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
Jcool fails to pull guard.
Benson tries for a takedown but Jcool manages to get underhooks.
Benson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jcool wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jcool stops a takedown attempt from Benson. #TD#
Jcool decides to pull guard.
Benson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jcool trying to keep a closed guard but Benson is proving a slippery customer.
Benson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jcool has Benson pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jcool is on top in guard. #REVR#
Jcool pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Benson is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Benson working a defensive guard here.
Benson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jagger Benson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Benson clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Benson manages to break the clinch.
Jcool looks for a takedown but Benson sprawls well.
Benson wants to clinch
and Jcool counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jcool looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Benson is fending him off so far but Jcool persists. Nope, Benson circles away and we're back to standing.
Benson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jcool throws a big counter combination but Benson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Benson is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jcool shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Benson as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdul Jcool. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Benson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Benson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jcool or perhaps it was just good defense by Benson, which made it look bad.
Jcool dives in and grabs Benson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Benson pushes down on Jcool's head and hops out.
Jcool fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Benson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jcool shoots in looking for a takedown but Benson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jcool's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Benson throws a nice head kick! #T2#
Benson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jcool wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Benson scores with a push kick.
Jcool shoots for a takedown but Benson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jcool slaps away a takedown attempt from Benson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jcool will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jcool tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Benson swivels and escapes.
Left hook, right uppercut from Benson.
Benson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jcool fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Abdul Jcool is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Jcool tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Benson swivels and escapes.
Jcool slaps away a takedown attempt from Benson, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Jcool clinches with his opponent.
Benson wants a takedown.
Jcool has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Benson keeps control of Jcool as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Benson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jcool tries to pull guard but Benson won't allow it. #BC#
Jcool pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jcool leaves Benson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jcool drops down looking for a counter takedown but Benson sprawls and moves away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jcool shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Benson defends it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jagger Benson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Benson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Benson connects with a solid leg kick.
Jcool shoots in but Benson avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Benson moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Benson breaks from the clinch.
Jcool shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdul Jcool. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jcool fails with the takedown
and Benson counters with a head kick. #T1#
Benson dives in and grabs Jcool's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jcool pushes down on Benson's head and hops out.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jcool or perhaps it was just good defense by Benson, which made it look bad.
Jcool looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Benson is fending him off so far but Jcool persists. Nope, Benson circles away and we're back to standing.
Jagger Benson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benson fails with a takedown attempt.
Jcool tries to counter by clinching up but Benson breaks away and moves out of range.
Jcool shoots in looking for a takedown but Benson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jcool's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Benson wants to counter the offense by Jcool and move into the clinch position.
Jagger Benson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jcool fails with the takedown.
Benson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2#
Benson swats away the attempt to clinch by Jcool.
Jcool closes the distance and clinches up with Benson, looking for a takedown. Jcool pushes Benson against the cage but Benson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Benson drives through with a takedown into guard. #SU2#
Benson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Benson tries a head kick but it misses.
Benson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've been told by Jcool's head coaches at Cozad MMA Tokyo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jcool tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Benson swivels and escapes.#T3#
Jcool tries to score a power double leg takedown but Benson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jcool somewhat.
Benson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jcool misses with a takedown attempt - Benson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Benson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Benson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T4#
Jcool fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Benson avoids it really well and circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Benson.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jcool shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Benson shoots for a takedown but Jcool saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As Benson tries to get set, Jcool tries to push him back and clinch up but Benson manages to avoid the attempt.
Abdul Jcool has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jagger Benson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Benson walks into a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jagger Benson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Benson 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jagger Benson!
Abdul Jcool spoke after the fight, saying '"Everybody out there know I beat him, I controlled the fight, he was missing, I hit him plenty more times. I beat him.Let me talk something... I want to thank the whole hood who came out here. I love y'all. I did this for the hood, you know I beat that boy.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 26, 2024

#R1##TD#
Canvana shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Canvana showed some decent athleticism there.
Still in half guard, Canvana seems content to control.
Canvana trying to control the action but Legend Jr is working from the bottom.
Canvana tries to stand and escape but Legend Jr is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Legend Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Canvana pulls his head out easily.
Legend Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legend Jr wants to control but Canvana passes into side.
Canvana working away.#T1#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Canvana grinds an elbow into Legend Jr's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Canvana tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Legend Jr takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
You can see the frustration on Legend Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Canvana wants to stand but Legend Jr is controlling his arm.
Canvana trying to control the action but Legend Jr is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Canvana has hold of Legend Jr's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Legend Jr seems comfortable defending it but Canvana has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Legend Jr is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Legend Jr is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Canvana couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Colby Canvana!

Event: HFA 27
Date: Nov 23, 2024

#R1#
Escobar wants to clinch.
Everett circles away from the clinch attempt.
Escobar darts in looking for a takedown but Everett gets double underhooks and turns Escobar into the cage.
Escobar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Everett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Escobar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Escobar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Escobar tries to clinch but Everett is having none of it.
Escobar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Everett takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Everett instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Everett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Everett breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #KD2#
Escobar lands a big head kick that sends Everett tumbling to the mat! Escobar takes a step backwards and waves Everett back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Everett is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Ben Everett has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Escobar has managed to clinch.
Everett managing to block the knees to the body from Escobar.
Escobar stalling in the clinch but Everett improves position. #T1#
Escobar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Everett.#BC2#
Escobar breaks the clinch.
Escobar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Everett defends it nicely.
Everett wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Everett gets a clinch. #BC2#
Escobar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Escobar closes the distance and clinches.
Everett on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Everett working aggressively here. #BC2#
Escobar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Everett clinches up with Escobar and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Everett avoiding damage as Escobar throws knees to the body.
Escobar is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Everett to keep the fight standing.
Ben Everett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Escobar.#TD#
Everett pulls guard. #SUB#
Everett working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Escobar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Escobar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Escobar's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #CUT2#Ben Everett's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Escobar is looking to work some ground and pound but Everett has wrist control.#SUB#
Everett pushes a forearm under Escobar's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Escobar is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ben Everett!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 19, 2024

#R1#
Magomedsharipov shoots in for a takedown but Canvana shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As Magomedsharipov looks to move away, Canvana throws a big counter combo but Magomedsharipov just gets out of the way.
Canvana pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Magomedsharipov slaps away a takedown attempt from Canvana, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Magomedsharipov dives in and grabs Canvana's left leg, looking for a takedown. Canvana pushes down on Magomedsharipov's head and hops out.
Canvana throws a head kick but Magomedsharipov moves out of range.
Canvana is looking to land body kicks.
Magomedsharipov slaps away a takedown attempt from Canvana, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Magomedsharipov with the counter takedown but Canvana avoids it easily.
Magomedsharipov looks for a takedown but Canvana sprawls well.
Colby Canvana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magomed Magomedsharipov.
Magomedsharipov looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Canvana feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Canvana throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Magomedsharipov works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Canvana has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Magomedsharipov is proving hard to escape from.
Canvana trying to control but Magomedsharipov is working from the bottom.
Canvana sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Canvana is pushing down on Magomedsharipov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Magomedsharipov is fighting to maintain full guard but Canvana has managed to sneak the leg through.
Canvana passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Magomedsharipov!
Canvana can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Magomedsharipov is looking to escape. #T2#
Canvana looking to control and managing it successfully.
Canvana wants to control the pace but Magomedsharipov is squirming around nicely.
Magomedsharipov has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Canvana is trying to control here but Magomedsharipov has managed to regain half guard. #SUB#
Canvana is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Magomedsharipov sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Canvana trying to control the action but Magomedsharipov is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Canvana is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Magomedsharipov looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Canvana is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Canvana wants to control but Magomedsharipov is keeping him busy.
Magomedsharipov wants to sweep but Canvana has passed to side control!
Canvana tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Canvana content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Colby Canvana dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Canvana looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Magomedsharipov scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Canvana manages to mount him!
Canvana tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canvana's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Canvana landing shots from mount.
Magomedsharipov is breathing heavily.#T1#
Canvana can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Magomedsharipov is looking to escape.
Magomedsharipov is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Magomedsharipov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Canvana. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Magomedsharipov is squirming around, avoiding Canvana's attempts to control the action.
Magomedsharipov is trying desperately to improve position.
Canvana lands a heavy elbow. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Magomedsharipov wants to control but Canvana is having none of it.
Canvana tries to control but Magomedsharipov wriggling away.
Canvana working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Canvana wants to control the pace but Magomedsharipov is squirming around nicely.
Canvana is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Magomedsharipov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Canvana punishing his opponent with strikes. #T3#
Canvana scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Magomedsharipov?
Canvana looking to control and managing it successfully.
Magomedsharipov is wriggling around trying to escape. #SUB#
Magomedsharipov tries to improve his position but Canvana has taken his back! Canvana has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Magomedsharipov tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Canvana pushes Magomedsharipov away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Colby Canvana!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 19, 2024

#R1#
Benson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chai sprawls well. Chai wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Benson gets slowly back to his feet.
Benson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Chai connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chai moves in close and cracks Benson with a massive right hand! Benson, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Chai!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). T Mustana Chai!
During a confident post fight interview, T Mustana Chai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HFA 26
Date: Nov 16, 2024

#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Messi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mora shoots in for a double leg but Messi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Messi.
Messi misses with a head kick. #CL#
Mora tries to keep at a distance but Messi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mora misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mora misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mora swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD#
Messi pulls guard successfully.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Messi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mora is in close to Messi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Messi looking for a sweep. Not yet Messi, not yet.
Mora working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mora landing some decent shots from guard.
Mora lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Messi is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at BANZAI COMBAT ACADEMY HELSINKI that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T1#
Messi pulls Mora in close to prevent any damage.
Messi trying to control the position.
Mora is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mora throws a strike but Messi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Mora is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mora working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Messi.
Messi trying to control the position from guard on top but Mora is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Messi throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Messi trying to control the position from guard on top but Mora is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Messi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Messi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mora is proving hard to escape from.
Mora keeping moving, preventing Messi from controlling successfully. #SU#
Mora is working an open guard so Messi takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T3#
Mora stuffs the takedown attempt from Messi. Messi gets slowly back to his feet.
Messi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mora defends it nicely.
Mora misses with a left hand #TD#
and Messi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mora is looking for a sweep. Messi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mora won't allow Messi to pass to mount.
Messi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mora felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T4#
Messi is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Mora reverses the position - he's now on top in Messi's guard.
Mora is working Messi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mora seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mora distracts Messi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mora scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mora lands a couple of elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mora looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mora working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Messi looking for a sweep. Not yet Messi, not yet.
Mora trying to control but Messi is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Re Mora will probably get the nod.
That's time! Messi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Messi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Messi showed some decent athleticism there.
Messi wants to take a breather but Mora is having none of it.
Mora blocking the ground and pound attempt from Messi.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Messi content to control rather than advance.
Messi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mora trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no! #T1#
Mora is squirming around, avoiding Messi's attempts to control the action.
Messi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mora can do to turn this around?
Messi tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Mora is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mora regains half guard.
Mora trying to hold on to Messi's head to control him but Messi postures up. #SUB#
Messi is working for a kimura but Mora is defending it quite comfortably.
Mora wants to get back to full guard but Messi has mounted him!#T3#
Mora gets back to half guard.
Messi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mora keeps working.
Leonard Messi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mora is looking for a sweep. Messi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Messi controlling the pace.
Messi tries to pass to full mount but Mora defends it.
Mora is looking to control Messi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mora avoid being mounted?#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Messi trying to control the action but Mora is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nice strikes from Messi there.
Mora is looking to control Messi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mora avoid being mounted?
Mora wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Messi working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Mora's thigh. Mora counters though and makes it back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leonard Messi dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Messi throws a low kick but Mora avoids it.
Messi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mora misses with an uppercut. Messi saw that one coming.
Mora throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Messi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mora lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Messi backs up against the cage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mora.
Mora jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mora lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Messi shoots for a double leg takedown but Mora sprawls well. He's pushed Messi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mora changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Messi doesn't manage to clinch there - Mora circles away.
Messi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leonard Messi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Messi slips a straight right by Mora.#T1#
Messi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mora scores with a sloppy right hand. Messi should have avoided that one.
Mora lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Messi circles away quickly and effectively.
Messi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mora.
Sloppy strikes from Messi. Those never looked like landing.
Messi misses with a body shot.
Mora slips a jab and a cross from Messi.
Messi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And Mora tries to counter it with a takedown but Messi pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Messi scores with a takedown into Mora's guard.
Messi preventing the sweep.
Mora manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Messi manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mora is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Messi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mora landing some decent shots from guard.
Messi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Messi tries to get out of the position.
Mora with a nice head shot there.
Messi managing to control the position.
Mora makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Messi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mora's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Mora is looking to work some ground and pound but Messi has wrist control.
Messi wants to stand up but Mora is controlling him.
Mora makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Messi has momentary wrist control but Mora slips an elbow through the middle.
Messi working a defensive guard here.
Mora chips away with some ground and pound.
Mora stands up over Messi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mora is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Mora avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mora postures up and lands a big shot to Messi's brow. #T4#
Mora working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mora working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Messi's head.#SUB#
Messi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mora landing some decent shots from guard. #ROC2#Messi is rocked!
Mora works over Messi with some ground and pound from guard.
Oh Messi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mora showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Messi seems to have got his legs back now.
Mora working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Messi working a defensive guard here.
Mora distracts Messi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Messi 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.

And that's the end of the fight!
Re Mora comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mora 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 11, 2024

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Canvana. No joy for Lauzon on that attempt. #TD#
Lauzon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lauzon is in close to Canvana's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lauzon working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Canvana has momentary wrist control but Lauzon slips an elbow through the middle.
Lauzon postures up and lands a big shot to Canvana's brow.
Lauzon lands a couple of digs.
Lauzon with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ROC#Canvana is rocked!
Canvana has momentary wrist control but Lauzon slips an elbow through the middle.
Canvana is still in real trouble! Can Lauzon finish him?
Lauzon trying to control the position from guard on top but Canvana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Canvana seems to have recovered his senses.
Lauzon is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lauzon keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Canvana's head.
Lauzon connects with a couple of short punches.
We've been hearing good reports from Lauzon's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Lauzon trying to control the position from guard on top but Canvana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lauzon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Lauzon working some strikes from top position.
Lauzon lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lauzon is working Canvana over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lauzon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Canvana keeping moving, preventing Lauzon from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Lauzon is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Canvana is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Canvana has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Canvana stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lauzon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Canvana preventing the sweep. #T2#
Canvana throws a strike but Lauzon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Lauzon has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lauzon preventing the sweep.
Lauzon distracts Canvana with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lauzon scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lauzon forces his way into half guard.
Canvana tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Lauzon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Canvana on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Canvana is trying to stand back up but Lauzon is controlling him
Canvana taking some punishment here, with Lauzon in his half guard.
Ground and pound from Lauzon. #T3#
Lauzon lands a big elbow - Canvana is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Lauzon!

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 11, 2024

#R1#
Benson shoots in for a takedown but Conway shows good takedown defense.
As Benson tries to get set, Conway tries to push him back and clinch up but Benson manages to avoid the attempt.
Conway keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Conway is looking to counter the offense by Benson and move into the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Benson.
Walter Conway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jagger Benson.
Benson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Conway displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Benson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Benson moves into the clinch.#T1#
Benson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Benson can't break the clinch.
Benson fails to pull guard.
Conway goes for a takedown attempt but Benson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Benson is defended easily by Conway.
Conway is looking to counter the offense by Benson and move into the clinch.
Benson looks winded!#CL2#
Benson moves into range and clinches up with Conway.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Conway prevents Benson from breaking the clinch.
Benson avoiding damage.
A frustrated look appears on Benson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Conway keeps control of Benson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2#
Benson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Conway clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Benson is controlling the position but Conway somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard. #SUB#
Conway is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Benson pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB#
Conway is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Benson pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Benson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Conway defends it well.
Benson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Benson wants to take a breather but Conway is having none of it. #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.
Benson thows a huge punch but Conway dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Conway controls his leg. #SUB#
Conway actively working from the bottom here.
Benson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Conway's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Benson uses his free foot to push down on Conway's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Conway.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jagger Benson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Walter Conway's cut.
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##CL2#
Benson has closed the distance and engaged Conway in a clinch.
Benson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#TD#
Conway turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Conway manages to end up in side control.#SUB#
Conway 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.
Benson tries to buck Conway off but Conway is having none of it.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Benson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Benson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Benson looks to move to half guard but instead Conway has passed into mount! Damn!#SUB#
Conway goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Benson turns into him and now he's in Conway's guard. #SUB#
Conway looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
Benson forces his way into half guard.
Benson controlling the pace.
Benson with the ground and pound but Conway uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Conway keeping moving, preventing Benson from controlling successfully.
Benson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Conway avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benson throws a big elbow that misses.
Benson wants to pass the guard but Conway is keeping the position.
Benson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Benson is looking to stand up but Conway won't let him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Benson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Conway swivels and escapes.
Benson is breathing heavily.#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.
Benson throws a solid leg kick but Conway takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Benson.#CL2#
Benson forces Conway back against the cage and clinches.
Conway changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Benson fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Benson has closed the distance and engaged Conway in a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Benson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Conway gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Benson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Conway fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jagger Benson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Walter Conway's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Benson misses with a double jab. #CL2#
Conway gets tackled into the cage by Benson. Benson maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Benson jumps guard and drags Conway to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Benson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Conway is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Benson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Benson has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Benson throws a big right hand that misses.
Benson 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.
Benson throwing strikes from guard but Conway blocks nicely. #T1#
Benson wants to control from the top but Conway keeps moving.
Conway really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Benson's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Conway throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Conway throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Conway on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Conway tries to get out of the position.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Benson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Benson throws a big elbow that misses.
Benson wants to stand but Conway has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T3#
Benson trying to control but Conway is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Benson shoots for a takedown but Conway saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Conway displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Benson.
Conway wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Benson shoots in for a takedown but Conway shows good takedown defense.
Walter Conway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jagger Benson.
Benson shoots in for a takedown but Conway shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Conway stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Conway wants it to stay on the feet.#T4##CL2#
Benson pushes Conway up against the cage in a clinch.
Conway prevents a body shot from Benson.
Conway wants a takedown.
Conway stops a takedown attempt from Benson.
Conway has Benson pressed against the cage, preventing Benson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Conway wants a takedown.
Benson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Conway just stands there and leans against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Benson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Walter Conway has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jagger Benson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#TD#
Conway turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

And that's the end of the fight!
Jagger Benson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Benson 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jagger Benson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 05, 2024

#R1#
Kacie avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD2#
Kacie gets a takedown into half guard.
Kacie is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kacie drops an elbow to the side of Benson's head.
Benson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kacie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Kacie is trying to work for a kimura but Benson is defending well.
Benson tries to get to full guard but Kacie has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kacie lands strikes from half guard.
Benson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kacie is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kacie connects with a nice short shot to Benson's temple. #ROC2#Benson is rocked!#T1#
Kacie scores with a big shot! Benson's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Benson! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Helo Kacie!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 05, 2024

#R1#
Rivera defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Canvana.
Rivera misses with a head kick.
Rivera scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Canvana is defended easily by Rivera.
Canvana fails with the takedown.
Rivera doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colby Canvana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rivera cracks Canvana with a good jab.
Canvana tries to clinch
and Rivera counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rivera connects with a body shot.
Rivera misses with a head kick.
Canvana appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rivera scores with a leg kick.
Canvana tries to clinch but Rivera moves away
and Rivera counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
A shot to the body from Canvana misses
and Rivera counters with a stiff right hand. #KD2#
Rivera lands a big right hand that sends Canvana crashing to the mat! Rivera stays standing though and waves Canvana back to his feet!#ROC2#Canvana is rocked!
Rivera cracks a nice hook into Canvana's ribs.
Oh Canvana is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rivera lands with a big right hook that stumbles Canvana - he's out on his feet here! Rivera follows up with another monster hook that separates Canvana from consciousness! Canvana falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Rivera stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kamren Rivera!
During a confident post fight interview, Kamren Rivera thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 29, 2024

#R1##TD#
Messi shoots in and gets a takedown into Hong's guard.
Hong looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Messi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Messi stalling.
Messi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Well, if Messi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hong really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Messi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hong tries to kick Messi off but Messi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hong looks like he's trying to stand up.
Messi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SU#
Messi decides to stand up. #TD#
Messi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hong is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Messi dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REVB#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hong can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Messi has hold of Hong's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Hong seems comfortable defending it but Messi has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Hong is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Hong is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Messi couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Leonard Messi!
Leonard Messi very nearly forgot to thank BANZAI NUTRITION amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 29, 2024

#R1#
Benson looks for a takedown but Jukassa sprawls well.
Jukassa works the jab nicely.
Jukassa connects with a looping right hand.
Jukassa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Benson.
Jukassa thumps Benson with a low kick.
Jukassa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Benson.
Jukassa throws a jab but it's blocked by Benson.
Benson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jukassa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jukassa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Benson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Benson looks for a takedown but Jukassa sprawls well.
Jukassa let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jagger Benson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jukassa drops Benson with a straight right hand, right on the button! Jukassa follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zett Jukassa!
A very excited looking Zett Jukassa made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 29, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Canvana forces Legend Jr back against the cage and clinches.
Legend Jr is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Canvana wants the takedown. Legend Jr is fighting it off but Canvana persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Legend Jr's guard against the cage.
Canvana sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Legend Jr's guard.
Canvana passes to full mount!
Canvana postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Legend Jr looks a forlorn figure.
Canvana takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
It looks like Canvana 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.
Legend Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Canvana controlling his opponent. #T1#
Canvana lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Legend Jr hang on?
Canvana sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Canvana punishing his opponent with strikes.
Canvana content just to control the position here.
Canvana landing strikes, looking to finish!
Canvana controlling his opponent. #T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Canvana lands a couple of good shots and Legend Jr has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#ROC2#Legend Jr is rocked!#SUB2#
Canvana has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Legend Jr is defending well but eventually Canvana manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Legend Jr has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Colby Canvana!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 111
Date: Oct 19, 2024

#R1#
Chang swinging wildly here.
Messi takes one to the chin there.
Chang lands a nice shot that snaps Messi's head back.
Chang lands a jab to the head.
Messi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Messi misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Chang to counter with a crisp jab.
Messi tries for a takedown but Chang circles away easily
and Chang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Messi shoots and misses
enabling Chang to counter with a crisp jab.
Ching Chang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonard Messi.#T1##TD2#
Messi looking to score a takedown here. Chang is defending well but Messi drives through and ends up in Chang's guard.
Chang is looking to stand up but Messi isn't so interested in that idea.
Chang trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Messi wants to pass the guard but Chang is keeping the position.
Chang 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chang is looking to stand up but Messi isn't so interested in that idea.
Chang knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Messi on the ground.
Messi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chang is keeping the position for now.
Messi postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T2#
Messi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Chang gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Chang wants to hit a sweep here but Messi passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Chang there!
Chang takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Messi fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Messi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Messi prevents Chang from getting the reversal.
Messi with shots to the head and body - Chang looks very uncomfortable down there.
Messi pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Chang squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape. #T3#
Messi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
BOOM! Messi connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Messi controlling the position easily from mount.
Chang on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chang tries to get out of the position.
Messi works his way to his opponent's back.
Chang looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
We've been informed that Messi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Messi throwing damaging strikes from the back! Chang could be in trouble here!
Messi lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Chang grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
I really don't envy Chang right now. #SUB2#
Messi has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Chang has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Chang covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Chang defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Messi's arms.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Messi controlling the positon.
Chang rolls, trying to escape but Messi keeps control of the position.
I would not like to be Chang right now.
Chang tries to escape but Messi has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Messi lands a shot to the head.
Messi is riding his opponent, not letting Chang buck him off. #SUB2#
Messi is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Chang with him. Chang is trying to defend but Messi has an arm under the chin now! Chang grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Leonard Messi!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Leonard Messi waved his t-shirt featuring BANZAI NUTRITION's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 106
Date: Oct 12, 2024

#R1#
Davis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Davis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Davis throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Canvana clinches.
Davis using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Canvana has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Davis swings wildly with an uppercut but Canvana uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Davis manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Davis clinches with his opponent.
Davis lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis effectively controlling the action here.#BC#
Davis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Canvana throws a hook but Davis blocks it.
Canvana lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL2#
Canvana clinches with his opponent. #T1#
Davis works on Canvana's body with a couple of short punches.
Davis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Canvana backwards.
Davis gets through Canvana's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Canvana told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Davis lands a right hand.
Davis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Canvanas head.
Davis tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Davis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Canvana blocks it with crossed arms.
Canvana taking a breather.
Davis cracks Canvana with a nice body shot.
Canvana is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Davis.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Davis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Davis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Canvana tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Davis manages to break the clinch.
Davis looks to land a combination but Canvana avoids it well.
Canvana feints the counter takedown.
Davis looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Canvana takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Donk. Davis catches Canvana right on the button with a cross.
Canvana on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Davis cracks Canvana with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Canvana fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Davis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Davis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC#
Davis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Davis lands a nice looking body shot. #T3#
Canvana looks for the body kick but Davis saw that one coming.
Canvana takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Canvana tries to clinch
and Davis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Canvana looks winded!
A punch combination from Davis misses.
Davis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Some wild striking there from Canvana. #CL#
Davis rushes Canvana and presses him up against the cage.
Davis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Davis unloads a knee to the mid-section. Canvana lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees in the clinch landing for Davis.
Davis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Davis working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davis lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Davis.
Davis lands a body shot.
Davis lands a body shot.
A short right from Davis.
Davis lands with a light punch inside.
Davis working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC#Canvana is rocked!#BC#
Davis manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Davis gets a clinch.
A short uppercut from Davis.
Canvana is still on wobbly legs! Can Davis finish him?
Davis is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC#
Davis breaks the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Davis cracks Canvana with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Canvana falls to his knees and Davis doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tre Davis!

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