Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 01, 2024

#R1#
No luck for Rice with that takedown attempt.
Beasley lands a jab to the head.
Beasley scores with a decent looking hook.
Rice fails with the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Beasley as Rice shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorge Rice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beasley throws a combination. Rice tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Beasley defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rice.
Jab from Beasley.#T1#
Rice tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Beasley defends well and Rice ends up having to push Beasley into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Beasley breaks from the clinch.
Beasley lands a nice shot that snaps Rice's head back.
Beasley slaps away a takedown attempt from Rice, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Beasley! But no joy.
Rice misses with a takedown
and Beasley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rice shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Beasley as he avoids it easily.
Jorge Rice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rice throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Beasley's waist but Beasley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rice off to one side.
Beasley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rice misses with a lunging right hand
and Beasley counters with a left to the body. #T2#
Rice shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Beasley as he avoids it easily.
Beasley throws out a counter right but Rice avoids it with no problem.
Beasley staying out of range there.
Beasley scores with a hook.
Mitchell Beasley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rice fails with a takedown attempt.
Rice needs to keep his hands up - Beasley had a free shot at his head there.
Rice fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Beasley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Rice gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Beasley counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Beasley lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Beasley uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rice has time to react.
Beasley leaves Rice with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Beasley! But no joy.
Rice shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Beasley pinned against the cage. Beasley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
Rice closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rice has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Beasley finds it's way round the side to connect with Rice's head.
Rice is trying hard to land a takedown here. Beasley sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Beasley lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rice misses with a takedown
and Beasley counters with a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mitchell Beasley dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Rice will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Beasley lands a glancing blow to the side of Rice's head.
Rice shoots and misses
enabling Beasley to counter with a crisp jab.
Rice misses with a takedown
and Beasley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rice has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorge Rice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rice with a poor takedown
and Beasley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mitchell Beasley seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Beasley jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Beasley stuffs the takedown attempt from Rice. Rice gets slowly back to his feet.
Beasley scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Beasley keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rice has a takedown stuffed.
Beasley throws out a counter right but Rice avoids it with no problem.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Beasley, as that shot connected. #T2#
Rice shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Beasley pinned against the cage. Beasley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Beasley leaves Rice with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rice shoots for a takedown but Beasley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rice shoots in but no luck this time.
Rice looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Beasley is fending him off so far but Rice persists. Nope, Beasley circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Beasley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Beasley connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Beasley slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Beasley as he connects with a hook.
Beasley defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rice.
Rice walks into a stiff left hand from Beasley.
Beasley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rice.#T4#
Beasley ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Beasley's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rice under the eye.
Rice with a poor takedown
and Beasley counters with a nice uppercut.
Rice takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rice doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Beasley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Beasley lands with a cross.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rice.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mitchell Beasley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Rice's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Beasley slaps away a takedown attempt from Rice, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Beasley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Beasley scores with the left hand. Rice knows he should have avoided that one.
Beasley moves out of range of the body kick.
Rice shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Beasley as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rice closes the distance and clinches up with Beasley, looking for a takedown. Rice pushes Beasley against the cage but Beasley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Beasley! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorge Rice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rice pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Beasley lands an overhand right.#T1#
Rice throws a lazy uppercut
and Beasley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rice looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rice dives in and grabs Beasley's left leg, looking for a takedown. Beasley pushes down on Rice's head and hops out.
Beasley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rice shoots in for a double leg but Beasley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rice tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Beasley swivels and escapes.
Beasley moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rice tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Beasley scores with a jab to the body.
Beasley lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rice backs up against the cage.
Rice doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Beasley counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Beasley bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rice takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rice fails with the takedown
and Beasley counters with a nice uppercut.
Jorge Rice has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ROC2#Rice is rocked!
Beasley lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Oh Rice is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rice shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Beasley counters with a crisp right that sends Rice to the canvas! Beasley follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitchell Beasley!
Mitchell Beasley decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: JF 23 - Li vs Bobo
Date: Nov 24, 2024

#R1#
Rice has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Baba counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Baba breaks from the clinch.
Rice shoots and misses
and Baba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rice walks into a jab.
Nice cross by Baba.
Baba throws a hook but Rice avoids it easily.
Rice tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Baba swivels and escapes.
Phishiji Baba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Rice.#KD#
Baba sends Rice crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Baba is motioning to the referee to let Rice up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Rice is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rice throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Baba counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Rice out cold! What a finish! Baba is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Phishiji Baba!
Phishiji Baba was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: JF 23 - Li vs Bobo
Date: Nov 24, 2024

#R1##TD#
Taylor gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Branch lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Branch postures up.
Branch showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Branch postures up and lands a big shot to Taylor's brow.
Branch works over Taylor with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Taylor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Branch defends it easily.
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.
Branch is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Branch wanted to stand there but Taylor had control of the position.
Branch knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Taylor on the ground.
Branch distracts Taylor with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Branch slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Branch postures up.
Branch is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Taylor is looking for a triangle here but Branch uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Branch cracks Taylor with a big elbow.
Branch taking a breather here.
Branch tries to stand but Taylor controls the position and pulls Branch into his guard. #T3##SUB2#
Taylor is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Branch frees his head nicely. Oh but Taylor has switched to an armbar! Branch is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). John Taylor!
Our winner, John Taylor, 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: HFA 27
Date: Nov 23, 2024

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Kramer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Off throwing a counter right hand but Kramer manages to avoid it.
Kramer lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kramer.#CL2#
Kramer clinches with his opponent.
Off keeps control of Kramer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2#
Kramer gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Off is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Kramer is tapping! Great win for Off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chocker Off!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 128
Date: Nov 23, 2024

#R1#
Steele shoots for a double leg takedown but Bush sprawls well. He's pushed Steele's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bush darts in looking for a takedown but Steele gets double underhooks and turns Bush into the cage.
Steele doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Bush counters by moving into the clinch.
Bush drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Steele gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD#
Steele has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bush uses from the top position.
Bush trying to control but Steele is working from the bottom.
Bush scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bush scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bush wants to stand but Steele has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Steele controls Bush momentarily but Bush frees himself. #T1#
Bush trying to control but Steele is working from the bottom.
Bush is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Steele is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Steele is keen to just control but Bush is a slippery customer.
Bush wants to get back to his feet.
Bush gets back to full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Bush working for a triangle but Steele defends it easily. #SUB#
Steele postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bush is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Steele, into his guard. #REVB#
Steele seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Steele is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bush is aware though and is defending well.
Steele looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bush working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Bush controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Steele trying to control the position.
Bush scoring with some ground and pound.
Bush wants to control from the top but Steele keeps moving.
Bush might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Steele haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bush makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Bush drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bush jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bush trying to control but Steele is working from the bottom. #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.
Bush landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Steele escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bush gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bush keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Steele's head.
Bush trying to control but Steele is working from the bottom.
Bush is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bush has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steele trying to keep a closed guard but Bush is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Bush avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Bush dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Steele gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Bush counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Bush is looking for a kimura here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bush lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Bush is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bush tries to pass to full mount but Steele defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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. Bush connects with a nice short shot to Steele's temple.
Bush is trying to control the action in half guard but Steele is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Bush working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Bush has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Steele defend it? Bush steps over the head and cranks it - Steele is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Bush!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kyle Bush!

Event: Mikael Li Ascends to the Hall
Date: Nov 16, 2024

#R1#
Rice throws an off balance right hand
enabling Baba to counter with a crisp jab.
Baba throws a hook but Rice avoids it easily.
Rice shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Baba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rice shoots and misses
and Rice takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rice misses with a takedown
and Baba makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorge Rice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rice shoots and misses
and Baba counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#Rice is rocked!
Baba is stalking Rice. Rice circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Baba, and it's lights out! Rice really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Phishiji Baba!
Phishiji Baba decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: JF 18 - Franco vs BJ
Date: Nov 16, 2024

#R1#
Hickman scores with a push kick.
Taylor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hickman tries to avoid it but Taylor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hickman to the ground. Hickman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hickman wants to slow Taylor down by chopping away at his legs.
Hickman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hickman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Taylor appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Taylor takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A head kick misses from Taylor.
Hickman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Taylor fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A solid body kick from Hickman.
Taylor misses with a takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor is breathing heavily.
Hickman throws a head kick that misses.
Hickman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hickman plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hickman throws a leg kick which misses Taylor's front leg but catches the back leg as Taylor tries to avoid it.
Hickman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Taylor has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Hickman throws a head kick but Taylor moves out of range.
Taylor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Taylor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Taylor backing away here, and Hickman unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hickman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hickman. That's going to slow Taylor down.
Hickman lands with a kick to the ribs.
Both fighters circling a little - Hickman finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hickman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hickman moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hickman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Taylor avoids the head kick by Hickman.
Taylor blocks a head kick by Hickman. #T2#
Hickman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hickman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hickman throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Taylor tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hickman tries a head kick but it misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hickman.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hickman.
Hickman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hickman feints and then cracks Taylor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Taylor down.
Hickman throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hickman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Taylor is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Taylor tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
Hickman throws a head kick that misses.
Good leg kick by Hickman.
Taylor's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Nice takedown defense from Hickman. No joy for Taylor on that attempt.
Hickman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Taylor.
Hickman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hickman. That's going to slow Taylor down.
Hickman scores with a kick to the body.
Hickman throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A head kick from Hickman lands but Taylor takes it in his stride.
A solid body kick from Hickman.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hickman.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick lands for Hickman.
Hickman is looking to slow Taylor down with leg kicks. #T4#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hickman.
Hickman connects with a leg kick.
Luke Hickman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hickman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hickman with a nice calf kick.
Hickman throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Taylor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hickman lands a leg kick that knocks Taylor off balance momentarily.
Taylor walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hickman.
Hickman throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Taylor will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hickman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Taylor. That did some damage!
Hickman tries a head kick but it misses.
Hickman lands a high kick!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Hickman dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Taylor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hickman.
Hickman throws a head kick that Taylor semi-blocks.
Hickman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taylor blocks the body kick.
Hickman tries a head kick but it misses.
Hickman misses with a body kick.
Taylor feinted with a counter takedown.
Taylor moves out of range as Hickman throws a body kick.
Taylor fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Taylor. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Hickman throws a low kick, looking for Taylor's leg but Taylor calmly moves out of range.
Hickman throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Taylor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Hickman. No joy for Taylor on that attempt.
Hickman connects with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hickman connects with an inside leg kick.
Hickman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Taylor tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Taylor might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Hickman connects with a solid leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Hickman finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Taylor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Taylor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Taylor has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hickman.
Hickman scores with a leg kick.
Hickman scores with a leg kick.
Hickman is looking to slow Taylor down with leg kicks.
Hickman throws a head kick that half lands.
Hickman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor misses with a takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Hickman fakes the leg kick and cracks Taylor in the body.
Hickman scores with a spinning back kick!
Hickman keeps Taylor at a distance using the push kick.
Hickman lands a high kick!
Hickman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hickman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hickman pushes Taylor away with a front kick.
Hickman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Taylor takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Taylor takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A low kick lands for Hickman.
Hickman lands a front kick.#T3#
Taylor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Luke Hickman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hickman with the inside leg kick.
Hickman lands with a slapping head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hickman. That's going to slow Taylor down.
Nice body kick from Hickman.
Hickman scoring well with a low kick there.
Hickman fakes the leg kick and cracks Taylor in the body.
Hickman throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #ROC2#Taylor is rocked!
Taylor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Oh Taylor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Taylor steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hickman. That one must have hurt.
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!
Nice body kick there by Hickman.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hickman.
Taylor gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Luke Hickman!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 119
Date: Nov 09, 2024

#R1#
Zhang throws a series of punches but Bush moves out of range.
Bush takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zhang scores with a nice right hand.
Bush fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bush uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zhang.
Bush changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Zhang clinches. #BC#
Zhang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Zhang has Bush up against the cage in a clinch.
Zhang stops a takedown attempt from Bush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Zhang. #BC#
Zhang manages to break the clinch.
Zhang throws a hook to the side of Bush's head but Bush sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Zhang. That snapped Bush's head back.
Malaki Zhang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Zhang gets caught napping as Bush dives in and scores a takedown. Zhang manages to retain guard.
Zhang is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Bush drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Bush seems to have locked his on tight now - Zhang screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Bush, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Kyle Bush!

Event: JF 14 - Jung vs Baba
Date: Nov 06, 2024

#R1#
Nice shot by Penn.
Penn lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Penn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#TD#
Penn looking to score a takedown here. Taylor is defending well but Penn drives through and ends up in Taylor's guard.
Penn sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Penn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Penn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Taylor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Penn is aware though and is defending well.
Penn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB#
Penn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Penn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1##SUB2#
Taylor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Penn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Penn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Penn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Taylor keeping full guard, as Penn tries to pass.
Penn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Penn seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Taylor for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Penn'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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Penn's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Penn duly obliges. #T3#
Taylor staying out of range there.
Taylor changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Taylor's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Penn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Taylor scrambles back to his feet.
Penn scores with a nice strike.#TD#
Penn shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Taylor napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Penn taking a breather here.
Taylor is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Penn swings around for an armbar but Taylor sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Penn's guard.#SUB#
Penn has an active guard here but Taylor has managed to pass into half guard. #T4#
Taylor trying to control from half guard but Penn is working away.
Penn is looking for a sweep. Taylor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn is trying to control but can't.
Taylor is looking to take a break and control but Penn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Penn wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Penn trying to hold on to Taylor's head to control him but Taylor postures up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Penn is controlling Taylor's trapped leg to prevent Taylor from advancing to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

BJ Penn 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#
Taylor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Penn leaves Taylor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Penn scores with a one two! Taylor had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Penn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Taylor fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
BJ Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Taylor.#TD#
Penn shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Penn sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Taylor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Penn pulls his head out easily.
Taylor is breathing heavily.#T1#
Penn seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Penn trying to pass the guard but Taylor defending well. #SUB#
Penn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Penn with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Penn seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Penn lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Penn scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Penn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Taylor is just riding it out for now. Penn eventually gives up the hold.
Penn content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Penn is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Taylor defends it well. #T3#
Penn uses his free foot to push down on Taylor's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Taylor.
Penn looking to finish Taylor with some ground and pound. This is bad for Taylor!
Taylor tries to hold on but Penn pushes him away. #SUB#
Penn goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Taylor turns into him and now he's in Penn's guard.
BJ Penn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Penn is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4##SUB#
Penn working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Taylor has passed into half guard!
Penn wants to improve his position but Taylor is controlling well.
Taylor works his way into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Penn looks to move to half guard but instead Taylor has passed into mount! Damn!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

BJ Penn dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Penn works the jab nicely.
Some wild striking there from Penn.
John Taylor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taylor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice uppercut lands for Penn. That snapped Taylor's head back.
Penn lands with a right hand. #TD#
Penn closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Taylor looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Penn seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Taylor is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). BJ Penn!
BJ Penn thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 05, 2024

#R1##CL#
Dirkinshan closes the distance and clinches.
Dirkinshan lands a good knee to the midsection. Rice won't want to take too many of those.
Dirkinshan effectively controlling the action here.
Dirkinshan is pressed up against the cage. Rice has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dirkinshan down to the mat. Dirkinshan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dirkinshan fakes the leg kick and cracks Rice in the body. #CL#
Dirkinshan darts in and clinches Rice up against the cage.
Dirkinshan lands an elbow just above Rice 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Jorge Rice has been cut.
Dirkinshan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dirkinshan tries to land a knee to the head but Rice blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dirkinshan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rice takes an elbow to the forehead. #T1##BC#
Dirkinshan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Dirkinshan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rice, pushing him back against the cage.
Dirkinshan controlling the action here for a moment.
Dirkinshan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dirkinshan avoiding damage.
Dirkinshan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rice in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rice wants to break free but Dirkinshan has control.
Dirkinshan content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T2#
Dirkinshan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Dirkinshan for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dirkinshan.
Rice tries for a takedown. No joy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dirkinshan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nurma Dirkinshan.#CL#
Dirkinshan closes the distance and clinches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dirkinshan.
Nice elbow from Dirkinshan. #T3#
Dirkinshan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dirkinshan.#BC#
Dirkinshan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Dirkinshan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dirkinshan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nurma Dirkinshan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Rice.
Dirkinshan lands an elbow that stopped Rice in his tracks for a moment.
Rice takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dirkinshan'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.
Dirkinshan controlling the action here for a moment. #T4#
Rice takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC#
Dirkinshan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Dirkinshan. No joy for Rice on that attempt. #CL#
Dirkinshan pushes Rice up against the cage in a clinch.
Dirkinshan pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dirkinshan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nurma Dirkinshan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jorge Rice's cut.
That's time! Dirkinshan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Dirkinshan moves into the clinch successfully.
Rice tries to score a body lock takedown but Dirkinshan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rice drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dirkinshan pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Dirkinshan rushes Rice and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Dirkinshan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rice throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dirkinshan's waist but Dirkinshan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rice off to one side.
Nurma Dirkinshan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Rice.#CL#
Dirkinshan gets a clinch.
Dirkinshan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rice blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dirkinshan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rice lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dirkinshan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dirkinshan lands an elbow that stopped Rice in his tracks for a moment. #T1#
Rice takes an elbow to the temple.
A bit of stalling here from Dirkinshan. #BC#
Dirkinshan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Dirkinshan drives through and clinches with Rice against the cage.
Dirkinshan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dirkinshan lands a big knee to the head and Rice goes down! Dirkinshan pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nurma Dirkinshan!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 01, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Hall is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Chester's half guard.
Hall controlling the pace.
Hall lands with a punch from half guard.
Hall looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chester is trying to get back to full guard.
Hall working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Chester trying to control from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Chester is defending against the submission attempts here by Hall. #SUB2#
Chester pushes Hall off, looking to escape but Hall dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and Chester is forced to tap! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Hall!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 28, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Reno bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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.
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. #SUB2#
Reno goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Chester has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Reno but great work by Chester.
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Reno struggling a bit here.
Reno is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Chester is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chester wants to control but Reno is keeping him busy.
Reno is looking to regain half guard here but Chester keeps moving and retains side control.
Chester wants to stand but Reno has his arm trapped. #T1#
Chester looking to control but instead Reno has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Reno keeping hold of Chester's head, controlling as best he can.
Chester prevents Reno from standing back up.
Chester passes to side control.
Reno tries to buck Chester off but Chester is having none of it.
Chester will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
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.
Reno is trying to buck Chester off.
An elbow from Chester crashes against the mat.
Chester trying to control the action but Reno is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Chester working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chester takes one to the chin there.
Reno lands with an overhand left.#T3#
Reno cracks Chester with a good jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chester looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick by Chester misses #TD2#
and Reno counters with a nice double leg into side control. Chester won't be happy with that.
Chester bucks up and tries to throw Reno off but instead Reno has got his back!
Reno controlling the position well here. Chester rolled but Reno kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
It looks like Reno 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.#T4##SUB2#
Reno is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Reno looking for the choke from the back.
Chester really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reno controlling well, preventing Chester from escaping the position.
Chester looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Reno looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Chester taps!

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

Event: Just Fights X - Jung v Stuarts
Date: Oct 27, 2024

#R1#
Taylor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Penn.
Taylor swinging wildly here. #TD2#
Penn closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Taylor's guard.
Penn 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.
Let's hope that Penn has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
Taylor has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Penn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Penn wants to pass the guard but Taylor is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Taylor is on top in guard. #REVR#
Taylor wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving. #SUB2#
Penn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Penn keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Penn working for a triangle but Taylor defends it easily. #SUB2#
Penn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
Penn keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Taylor pushing down on Penn's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Penn tries to get to full guard but Taylor has control of the leg. #SUB#
Taylor is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Penn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#ES2#
Penn kicks Taylor off and gets back to his feet.
Penn scores with a jab. Taylor acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #TD2#
Penn feints and as Taylor raises his hands in defense, Penn changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Penn passes Taylor's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Penn seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3##SUB2#
Penn is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Penn in particular looking to stall.
Taylor works his way to full guard. Good work.
Penn looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taylor swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Penn keeps trying to improve his position.
Penn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

BJ Penn dominated that round.
That's time! Taylor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Taylor fails with a takedown attempt.
Penn checks a leg kick nicely.
Taylor fails with a takedown attempt.
Taylor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Penn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Taylor somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Penn circles away.
Taylor shoots for a double leg takedown but Penn sprawls well. He's pushed Taylor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A left lands for Penn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn scores with a nice right hand.
Penn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taylor goes for a double leg but Penn avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Penn continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Penn has picked Taylor up - he's going for a ride! Penn dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Penn slips a nice elbow through Taylor's hands, connecting with Taylor's forehead.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Penn has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T1#
Penn controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Penn looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Penn controlling his opponent.
Taylor is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Penn is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Taylor can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
BJ Penn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Penn raining down shots from the mount!#T2#
Penn is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Taylor can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Penn controlling from the full mount.
Penn's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Penn is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Taylor is in real trouble. #SUB2#
Penn has his arm under Taylor's chin here. Game over son! Penn squeezes tightly and Taylor is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). BJ Penn!
BJ Penn seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: HFA 22
Date: Oct 19, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Bernados scores with a takedown into Off's guard.
Bernados trying to control but Off is working from the bottom.
Off trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Off throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Off tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Off keeping moving, preventing Bernados from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Off is looking for a triangle but Bernados pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bernados postures up. #T1#
Bernados looking to pass the guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Off working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bernados. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chocker Off seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Bernados drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Off trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Bernados forces his way into half guard.
Bernados sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bernados is keen to just control but Off is a slippery customer.#T2#
Bernados is stalling here. Off is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bernados seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Off has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Off throws a strike aimed at the side of Bernados's head but Bernados avoids it well.
Bernados tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Off misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Off moves into full mount!
Off avoids the attempt from Bernados to control.
Bernados can't escape the position. #T3#
Off looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Bernados tries to improve his position but instead Off has taken his back! #SUB#
Off is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bernados is defending well though. Off let's go of the attempt for now.
Off is hanging on to Bernados's back as he tries to escape.
Bernados trying to control the action but Off just sinks the hooks in.
Off missing with strikes from the back.
Off gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. #SUB#
Off is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB#
Bernados defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Off is breathing heavily.#T4#
Off has the hooks in. Bernados is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Bernados breaks Off's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Bernados trying to control but Off is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bernados accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Chocker Off will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bernados feints and then cracks Off's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Off down.
Off darts in looking for a takedown but Bernados gets double underhooks and turns Off into the cage.
Off wants a takedown.
Bernados crunches a lovely knee into Off's ribcage.
Bernados is pressed up against the cage. Off has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bernados down to the mat. Bernados avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chocker Off. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Off tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bernados swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bernados changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Off fails with the takedown
and Bernados counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Off shoots in for a takedown but Bernados shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bernados leaves Off with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1##CL2#
Bernados clinches. #TD2#
Bernados works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Off is trying to control the position but Bernados postures up.
Bernados trying to control but Off is working from the bottom.
Ivan Bernados has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bernados pushes down on Off's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Bernados is trying for a kimura here. Off looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Bernados wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ivan Bernados!
During a confident post fight interview, Ivan Bernados thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Just Fights 7 - Jose v Etienne
Date: Oct 19, 2024

#R1#
Taylor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Donk. Penn catches Taylor right on the button with a cross.
Taylor misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Penn counters with a shoot takedown. Taylor fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Taylor is on top in guard. #REVB#
Taylor working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Taylor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Taylor postures up in Penn's guard and throws a big left but Penn blocks it. #SUB#
Penn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Taylor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Penn has his feet on Taylor's thighs here. He's pushed Taylor off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Taylor screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). BJ Penn!
A relieved looking BJ Penn thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Just Fights 5 - Nelson vs Sub
Date: Oct 13, 2024

#R1#
Merry takes a swing at Taylor's ribcage but misses.
Taylor attempts a counter takedown but Merry avoids it well and moves away.
Merry throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taylor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taylor attempts a counter takedown but Merry avoids it well and moves away.
Taylor avoids the body shot from Merry.
Taylor drops down looking for a counter takedown but Merry sprawls and moves away.
Merry misses with a looping right.
Merry lands a nice looking body shot.
Merry misses with a low kick.
Taylor attempts a counter takedown but Merry avoids it well and moves away.
Merry will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A cross from Merry lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merry throws a jab when Taylor was well out of range.
A jab from Merry misses.
Taylor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taylor blocks a jab.
Taylor feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Merry throws a body punch but Taylor moves out of range.
Taylor drops down looking for a counter takedown but Merry sprawls and moves away.
Merry tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Taylor is able to avoid easily.
Taylor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Merry misses with an uppercut. Taylor saw that one coming.
Merry misses with a looping right.
Young Bob Merry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Merry misses with a looping left.
Merry fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A telegraphed right hand from Merry misses the target.
Taylor appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Merry just misses with a punch to the body.
Taylor appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Merry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taylor moves away.
Some wild striking there from Merry.
Merry misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Taylor counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Taylor.
Taylor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Merry trying to control the position here.
Merry's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor trying to control but Merry is working from the bottom.
Taylor 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.#SUB#
Taylor is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Taylor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Merry works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Taylor trying to control but Merry is working from the bottom.
Merry looking for a sweep. Not yet Merry, not yet. #T3#
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Merry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Merry really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Taylor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Merry wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Merry working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taylor. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Taylor staying out of range there.
Merry throws a body punch but Taylor moves out of range.
Taylor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Merry smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Merry throws a jab when Taylor was well out of range.
Taylor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Merry misses with a hook.
Merry swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Taylor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T4#
Merry throws a series of punches but Taylor moves out of range.
Taylor attempts a counter takedown but Merry avoids it well and moves away.
Merry looks winded!
Merry throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taylor.
Taylor with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Merry to score with a decent uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Merry. Taylor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Taylor.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Taylor checks a leg kick.
Taylor appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Taylor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Merry misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Taylor drops down looking for a counter takedown but Merry sprawls and moves away.
Merry lands a nice shot that snaps Taylor's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taylor moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Merry throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Taylor feinted with a counter takedown.
Merry throws a jab when Taylor was well out of range.
Taylor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Young Bob Merry dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Taylor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Merry throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taylor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Taylor moves out of range as Merry strikes.
Taylor drops down looking for a counter takedown but Merry sprawls and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Merry.
Merry throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Taylor counters with a shoot takedown. Merry fights it but they end up in guard.
Merry avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Merry keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor throwing strikes from guard but Merry blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor trying to control but Merry is working from the bottom. #T1#
Merry seems keen to control Taylor's posture.
Taylor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Merry utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Merry keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Merry throws a hook but Taylor avoids it easily.
Taylor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Merry throws a looping overhand right but Taylor ducks down to avoid it.
Taylor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Taylor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Merry throws out the jab.
Taylor attempts a counter takedown but Merry avoids it well and moves away.
Merry throws a low kick, looking for Taylor's leg but Taylor calmly moves out of range.
Taylor appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Taylor defending well as Merry loads up on a big left hand.
Taylor tries to counter with a takedown but Merry is quick to defend against it.
Merry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taylor feinted with a counter takedown.
Merry throws a low kick but Taylor moves out of range easily.
Merry misses with a looping left.
John Taylor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Merry is breathing heavily.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Taylor.
Merry misses with a low kick.
Merry misses with an uppercut. Taylor saw that one coming.
Taylor appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A leg kick checked by Taylor.
Taylor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Merry.
A big left from Merry misses.
Merry tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Taylor is able to avoid easily.
Taylor feinted with a counter takedown.
Merry tries to score with a low kick but Taylor moves his leg out of the way.
Taylor appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Merry fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Merry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taylor.
Merry misses with a body shot.
Taylor drops down looking for a counter takedown but Merry sprawls and moves away.
Young Bob Merry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taylor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Merry.
Taylor appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T3#
Merry throws a big shot that misses.
Merry misses the shot to the body.
Taylor drops down looking for a counter takedown but Merry sprawls and moves away.
Merry throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taylor feinted with a counter takedown.
Taylor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taylor tries to counter with a takedown but Merry is quick to defend against it.
Merry throws a lazy right hand but Taylor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Taylor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Merry looks to score with a jab to the body but Taylor is just out of range.
Taylor tries to counter with a takedown but Merry is quick to defend against it.
Merry has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taylor checks the leg kick.
Taylor attempts a counter takedown but Merry avoids it well and moves away.
Taylor moves out of range as Merry strikes.
Taylor attempts a counter takedown but Merry avoids it well and moves away.
Merry wants to slow Taylor down by chopping away at his legs.
Taylor slips a straight right by Merry.
Taylor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Taylor checks a leg kick.
Taylor drops down looking for a counter takedown but Merry sprawls and moves away.#T4#
Merry throws a low kick but Taylor avoids it.
Taylor drops down looking for a counter takedown but Merry sprawls and moves away.
Merry is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taylor.
Taylor drops down looking for a counter takedown but Merry sprawls and moves away.
Merry swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Merry swings for the body but Taylor moves out of range.
Merry swings for the body but Taylor moves out of range.
Merry throws a leg kick #TD#
and Taylor counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Merry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taylor chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taylor landing with the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Merry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taylor is in close to Merry's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Young Bob Merry showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Taylor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Merry swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Taylor tries to counter with a takedown but Merry is quick to defend against it.
A swing and a miss from Merry.
Taylor blocks a leg kick.
Merry misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Taylor attempts a counter takedown but Merry avoids it well and moves away.
Merry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taylor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Merry throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taylor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taylor appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Taylor looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Merry misses with a body shot.
Taylor feinted with a counter takedown.
Merry is looking to score with low kicks.
Taylor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Taylor blocks the leg kick.
Taylor appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Taylor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Merry.
Taylor drops down looking for a counter takedown but Merry sprawls and moves away.
Merry misses with a series of wild punches.
Taylor half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Merry takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Taylor on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Merry misses with a leg kick.
Merry misses with a low kick.
Merry tries to bum rush Taylor with a series of wild strikes but Taylor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A jab from Merry does it's job there.
A bone on bone clash there as Taylor blocks the leg kick.
Merry throws a right hand that Taylor ducks under and follows up with a left that Taylor also avoids with ease.
Taylor feinted with a counter takedown.
Merry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taylor was well out of range. Poor timing from Merry.
Merry misses with a body shot.
Taylor tries to counter with a takedown but Merry is quick to defend against it.
Merry looks to throw the jab but Taylor is out of range.
Merry looks to score with a jab to the body but Taylor is just out of range.
Taylor drops down looking for a counter takedown but Merry sprawls and moves away.#T2#
Merry misses with a straight left.
Taylor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Taylor blocks a low kick nicely.
Taylor appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Taylor slips a jab from Merry.
Taylor attempts a counter takedown but Merry avoids it well and moves away.
Merry throws a big shot that misses.
Taylor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Taylor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Merry jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Taylor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Merry throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Taylor counters with a single leg into guard. Merry didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taylor content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Merry has momentary wrist control but Taylor slips an elbow through the middle.
Taylor landing some decent shots from guard.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Merry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Taylor is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Merry is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Taylor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Taylor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Taylor postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Taylor postures up and lands a big shot to Merry's brow.
Taylor slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #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.#SUB#
Taylor drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Taylor as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Merry screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Taylor! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). John Taylor!
Young Bob Merry spoke after the fight, saying 'I have lots more time to get to the top.'.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 107
Date: Oct 12, 2024

#R1##CL#
Man clinches with his opponent.
Man changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bush fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Man's corner calls for a 1-2. Man obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Man lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Man lands a body shot. #CL#
Man has closed the distance and engaged Bush in a clinch.
Bush has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Man after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Man pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Man trying to keep a closed guard but Bush is proving a slippery customer.
Bush controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man controls Bush momentarily but Bush frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Bush engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Man controls Bush momentarily but Bush frees himself.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bush working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Man looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bush controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bush lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bush engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bush landing with the ground and pound.
Bush postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bush slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bush stopping the sweep attempt from Man.
Man trying to keep a closed guard but Bush is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Bush drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bush jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bush is looking to stand up but Man won't let him.
Bush wants to stand and escape but instead Man has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Man has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bush looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3##SUB2#
Bush throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bush tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bush has control of Man's left arm, preventing Man from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Man has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Bush to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Man is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Bush pulls down on the head and he's put Man to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kyle Bush!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 04, 2024

#R1##TD#
Bush gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Askren to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bush is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Askren is controlling him. #SUB2#
Bush looking for a guillotine here but Askren defends easily.
Bush wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bush tries to strike from the bottom. #T1#
Askren wants to control from the top but Bush keeps moving.
Bush throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Bush is looking to stand up but Askren isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Bush darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Askren is defending against the submission attempts here by Bush.
Bush is looking to stall here but Askren recovers full guard. #T2#
Bush tries to stand but Askren is controlling from the bottom.
Bush trying to control the position from guard on top but Askren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bush might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Askren haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bush must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bush wants to stand but Askren has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bush postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Askren utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Askren keeping moving, preventing Bush from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Bush shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Askren keeping moving, preventing Bush from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bush controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
It looks like Bush 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.
Bush with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bush wants to stand but Askren has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T4#
Bush throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Askren can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bush controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Askren shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Askren is breathing heavily.
Bush gets full guard.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA London inform us that Bush has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Askren won't allow Bush to sweep him here.
Bush pulls Askren in close to prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Bush dominated that round.
That's time! Askren's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Askren shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bush tries to kick Askren off in order to stand up. Askren Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #SU#
Askren has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Nice takedown defense from Askren. No joy for Bush on that attempt. #TD2#
Bush closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bush lands in his opponent's guard.
Askren 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Askren keeping moving, preventing Bush from controlling successfully. #T1#
Bush cracks Askren with a solid left hand.
Bush is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bush controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bush's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Askren keeping moving, preventing Bush from controlling successfully.
Bush has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bush wants to stand but Askren has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bush wants to control from the top but Askren keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Bush shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Askren is trying to defend but Bush finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bush wants to control but Askren is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Bush is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bush perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3#
Bush is trying to control. Askren wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bush stalling away here and it's allowed Askren to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Bush wants to get up but he can't break Askren's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kyle Bush has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bush trying to control but Askren is working from the bottom.
Bush working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bush trying to control the position from guard on top but Askren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bush trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Bush drops back, looking for a kneebar! Askren looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Askren looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Askren! #REVR#
Bush is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Askren asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T4#
Bush is looking to regain half guard here but Askren keeps moving and retains side control.
Bush can't do much from the bottom here.
Bush sneaks back into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are battling for position here. Bush manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Askren wants to control from the top but Bush keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Bush showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Askren rushes Bush and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Askren gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Bush wants to get back to full guard.
Bush wants to get back to full guard but Askren has passed into side control.
Bush tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Askren wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bush wants to get back to his feet.
Bush is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Bush regains half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Askren is looking to take a break and control but Bush is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Askren is thwarting Bush's attempts to control the position.
Bush tries to roll over but Askren keeps him under control.
Bush wants to control but Askren is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bush misses with a takedown attempt - Askren sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bush misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Askren closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bush's guard.
Bush is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Askren works over Bush with some ground and pound from guard.
Askren content to stall in guard here.
Bush manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Askren manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T3#
Bush is looking to stand up but Askren won't let him.
Askren is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bush trying to control but Askren is working from the bottom.
Bush is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bush looking to sit in guard and control but Askren gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Bush manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Askren manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T4#
Bush working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Askren's head.
Askren looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bush trying to control but Askren is working from the bottom.
Bush is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jake Askren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Askren working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bush.
Bush controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kyle Bush is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bush working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Askren's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Askren showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bush 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Bush!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 25, 2024

#R1#
Off fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Off dives in and scores a takedown into Safwan Ii's guard.
Off looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Off slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Off scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Safwan Ii to see if he's OK.
Safwan Ii is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Safwan Ii is not content to let Off control the position.
Off moves into full mount!
Safwan Ii really is a fat lump.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Safwan Ii is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Off trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T1#
Safwan Ii tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Off trying to control but Safwan Ii is having none of it.
Safwan Ii tries to lock up and control but Off gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Off is landing with some decent strikes but Safwan Ii is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Off controlling the pace for now.
Safwan Ii keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Safwan Ii is squirming around, avoiding Off's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Off is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Safwan Ii is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Safwan Ii flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Off anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Safwan Ii and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Off slips an arm under Safwan Ii chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Off has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Off is squeezing on Safwan Ii like an anaconda would it's prey. Safwan Ii fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chocker Off!

Event: Iron Fist Championship 3
Date: May 31, 2022

#R1##TD#
LeBlanc gets a double leg takedown into Jessuz's guard.
Jessuz looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
LeBlanc is stalling in the full guard.
LeBlanc throwing strikes but missing.
LeBlanc working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
LeBlanc controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeBlanc with a nice head shot there.
LeBlanc trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
LeBlanc slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mickey LeBlanc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
LeBlanc looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
LeBlanc controls from within his opponent's guard.
LeBlanc pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jessuz is keeping the position for now. #T2#
LeBlanc is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LeBlanc has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jessuz is proving hard to escape from.
LeBlanc stays in close to Jessuz's body and controls the position. #T3#
LeBlanc tries to stand but Jessuz is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jessuz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
LeBlanc gets a clinch. #TD#
LeBlanc pulls guard successfully.
LeBlanc looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jessuz is one step ahead there.
LeBlanc is looking to stand up but Jessuz isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
LeBlanc trying to control the position here.
LeBlanc'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.
LeBlanc 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
LeBlanc looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mickey LeBlanc dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R2##TD#
LeBlanc looking to score a takedown here. Jessuz is defending well but LeBlanc drives through and ends up in Jessuz's guard.
LeBlanc scoring with some ground and pound.
LeBlanc stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jessuz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
LeBlanc stays in close to Jessuz's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeBlanc with a nice head shot there.
Jessuz is breathing heavily.
LeBlanc showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
LeBlanc looking to pass the guard.
LeBlanc trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jessuz's guard.
LeBlanc's corner is telling him to maintain position.
LeBlanc is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jessuz can do to turn this around?
LeBlanc trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jessuz's guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
LeBlanc drives through with a takedown into guard.
LeBlanc has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
LeBlanc pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jessuz is keeping the position for now.
LeBlanc 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.
LeBlanc wants to pass the guard but Jessuz is keeping the position.
LeBlanc passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3#
LeBlanc is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB#
LeBlanc looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jessuz being controlled for a moment.
Green Jessuz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
LeBlanc tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 20:16
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 20:16
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 20:16

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mickey LeBlanc!
In his post fight interview, Mickey LeBlanc started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: S-1 WGP 2022 in Rio
Date: May 29, 2022

#R1#
Mason doesn't manage to clinch there - Sakura circles away.
Sakura keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A low kick from Mason is predictable there
and Sakura counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sakura tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Mason paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mason throws a body kick that misses.
Charles Mason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sakura tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mason swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mason is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sakura fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mason throws a head kick that half lands.
Mason looks winded!
The fight stays on the outside here - Sakura looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mason tries a quick counter leg kick but Sakura is wise to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Mason rushes Sakura and presses him up against the ropes.
Mason lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sakura backwards.
Sakura is looking to break free of the clinch but Mason has double underhooks. #T1#
Mason misses with a body punch.
Mason avoiding damage. #BC2#
Mason escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sakura with a nice calf kick.
Sakura tries to clinch there but Mason circles away.
Mason keeps the fight on the outside.
Mason throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Sakura tries to keep at a distance but Mason has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mason 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.
Sakura lands a nice uppercut.
Sakura wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sakura misses with a punch on the inside.
Sakura lands a hook that snaps the head of Mason backwards.
Mason prevents Sakura from breaking the clinch.#T2#
Sakura struggles to land a body shot inside as Mason controls his hands.
Mason blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sakura misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sakura can't break the clinch.
Sakura wants to break free but Mason has control.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sakura.
Sakura throws a punch but it's blocked by Mason .
Mason missing with knees to the body.
Mason is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sakura is defending well for now.
A short right from Sakura on the inside.
Sakura lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Sakura fails to land.
Mason blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mason prevents a body shot from Sakura.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Yushi Sakura will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Sakura checks a leg kick.
Sakura avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A low kick from Mason misses
and Sakura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Sakura instigates a clinch. #BC#
Sakura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sakura is looking to clinch but Mason is avoiding it. #CL2#
Mason gets a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Sakura creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sakura lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakura lands a knee to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sakura.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mason is breathing heavily.
Sakura makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
A short right from Sakura on the inside.
Sakura lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mason .
A short uppercut from Sakura.
Sakura wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mason has him pressed against the ropes.
Sakura working aggressively here.
Sakura lands a right hand.
A frustrated look appears on Sakura's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sakura lands with a short shot to the head.
Mason wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Knees to the body from Sakura.
Sakura misses with the head strike.
Sakura misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Sakura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Mason keeps the fight on the outside.
Sakura cracks a nice hook into Mason 's ribs.
Sakura doesn't manage to clinch there - Mason circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sakura looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sakura lands with a kick to the temple. Mason shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mason tries to clinch up.
Yushi Sakura is winning the standup battle so far.
Sakura tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yushi Sakura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sakura looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mason .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yushi Sakura dominated that second round.
That's time! Sakura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Crunch! Sakura slams his shin into Mason 's torso.
Sakura is looking to clinch.
Mason throws a counter combo.
Sakura lands a two punch combo.
Mason looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sakura tries to clinch but Mason moves out of range.
Mason keeps the fight on the outside.
Sakura is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakura keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mason is looking to clinch.
Sakura seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Sakura closes the distance and pushes Mason back into the ropes.
Mason takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mason misses with a body punch.
Mason wants to break the clinch but can't. #T1#
Mason blocking some punches.
Sakura fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mason tries to circle away but Sakura has him pinned against the ropes.
Sakura lands a nice uppercut.
Sakura is looking to break free of the clinch but Mason has double underhooks.
Sakura lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sakura makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Sakura breaks from the clinch.
Yushi Sakura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sakura tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Mason manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sakura tries to clinch but Mason is having none of it.
Mason unleashes a big counter combination but Sakura bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mason swats away the attempt to clinch by Sakura.
Mason is looking for the big counter here.
Sakura wants to clinch but Mason slips to the side
and Mason counters with a series of strikes. Sakura will be more careful next time no doubt. #T2#
Sakura doesn't manage to clinch there - Mason circles away.
Sakura fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mason throws a counter combo.
Sakura is looking to clinch but Mason is avoiding it.
Despite the aggression on Mason 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mason takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sakura tries to clinch but Mason moves out of range.
Mason avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Sakura clinches up against the ropes.
Yushi Sakura has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sakura misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sakura makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sakura scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mason .
Charles Mason has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yushi Sakura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sakura is trying to push Mason away but Mason has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yushi Sakura!

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