Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: CCC 20 : Nagibatel vs Martinez
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Do Souza shoots in looking for a takedown but Steele manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Do Souza's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Do Souza closes this distance looking for a takedown but Steele circles away.
Do Souza displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Steele.
Do Souza doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Steele counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Do Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steele 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. #SUB2#
Steele drops back, looking for a kneebar! Do Souza looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Do Souza looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Do Souza! #REVR#
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.
Steele seems a little lost for a moment, as Do Souza dominates the positioning.#T1#
Steele manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Steele is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Do Souza is concentrating on defense, preventing Steele from advancing position. #SUB2#
Steele is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Do Souza defends it well.
Steele scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Do Souza is trying to stand.
Do Souza trying to hold on to Steele's head to control him but Steele postures up. #T2#
Do Souza moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Do Souza will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Steele throws a big right hand that misses.
Steele loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Steele slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Do Souza really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Steele has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Do Souza to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Steele is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Do Souza pulls down on the head and he's put Steele to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Anderson Do Souza!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1##CL#
Voluspa takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Voluspa has hold of one of Kiang's legs. Kiang is fighting the takedown attempt but Voluspa gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Voluspa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Voluspa is looking to work some ground and pound but Kiang has wrist control.
Voluspa pushing down on Kiang's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Voluspa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kiang tries to get to full guard but Voluspa has control of the leg.
Voluspa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Voluspa is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voluspa is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Voluspa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kiang avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Voluspa.
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. Voluspa connects with a nice short shot to Kiang's temple. #ROC#Kiang is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Voluspa scores with a big shot! Kiang's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Kiang! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nori Voluspa!
A very excited looking Nori Voluspa made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Horn has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Figueroa counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Horn! #SU2#
Figueroa stands up and beckons Horn to his feet.
Horn dives in and grabs Figueroa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Figueroa pushes down on Horn's head and hops out.
Horn tries for a takedown but Figueroa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alden Horn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Figueroa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Figueroa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Horn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Figueroa throws a looping overhand right but Horn ducks down to avoid it.
Horn with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Figueroa moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Figueroa.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Figueroa.
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!
Horn jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Figueroa walks away with a smile on his face. Horn gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Horn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Figueroa has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Horn shoots in for a takedown but Figueroa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Horn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and Figueroa counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Horn is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Figueroa dives into side control. #T1##REVR#
Horn on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Horn tries to get out of the position.#SU2#
Figueroa decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Gustavo Figueroa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Figueroa with a hook.
Figueroa lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Horn backs up against the cage.
Horn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Figueroa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Horn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice takedown defense from Figueroa. No joy for Horn on that attempt.
Horn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Figueroa defends it nicely.
Horn checks the leg kick.
Figueroa's corner calls for a 1-2. Figueroa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Figueroa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#ROC2#Horn is rocked!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
BOOM! Figueroa lands a beautiful left hook that drops Horn. Horn tries to recover but Figueroa is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Horn lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gustavo Figueroa!
Gustavo Figueroa decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nurbolatov.
Reyes lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nurbolatov fails with the takedown
and Reyes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nurbolatov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniyar Nurbolatov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nurbolatov misses with a takedown attempt
and Reyes counters with a straight right hand.
Nurbolatov misses with a takedown
and Reyes counters with a stiff right hand.
Nurbolatov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Reyes counters with a big head kick but Nurbolatov shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurbolatov with a poor takedown
and Reyes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nurbolatov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Reyes unleashes a big counter combination but Nurbolatov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Nurbolatov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Reyes but Reyes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Danga de danga de dang - Reyes scores with a four punch combination!
Nurbolatov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Reyes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nurbolatov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Reyes lands with a good body shot.
Nurbolatov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nurbolatov shoots and misses
and Nurbolatov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Reyes.
Nurbolatov is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Reyes clinches with his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reyes crunches a lovely knee into Nurbolatov's ribcage.#T2#
Reyes landing knees to the head.
Reyes landing knees to the head.
Reyes lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Reyes has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Reyes scores with a knee to the head.
Reyes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nurbolatov.
Reyes with a knee to the head.
Reyes lands an elbow just above Nurbolatov 's eye.
Reyes lands an elbow inside.
Reyes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #ROC2#Nurbolatov is rocked!
Reyes landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Reyes lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nurbolatov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Oh Nurbolatov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reyes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nurbolatov.
Reyes connects with a knee to the head. #T3#
Knees to the body from Reyes.
Nurbolatov seems to have got his legs back now.
Reyes lands a good knee to the midsection. Nurbolatov won't want to take too many of those.
Reyes lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nurbolatov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Reyes connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nurbolatov's face.
Reyes lands an elbow just above Nurbolatov 's eye.
Reyes unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nurbolatov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Reyes landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Reyes scores with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reyes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Reyes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nurbolatov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Reyes gets underhooks to prevent Nurbolatov's takedown attempt. #T4#
Reyes unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Reyes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Reyes.
Nurbolatov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Reyes unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nurbolatov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Reyes landing knees to the head.
Reyes lands a knee to the head.
Reyes lands a damaging elbow.
Reyes landing knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Reyes.
Reyes connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nurbolatov is trying to drag Reyes to the mat but Reyes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nurbolatov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Reyes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Reyes dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A head kick from Reyes lands but Nurbolatov takes it in his stride.
Nurbolatov shoots and misses
and Reyes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nurbolatov tries for a takedown but Reyes circles away easily
letting Reyes counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Reyes gets a clinch.
Nurbolatov goes for a takedown attempt but Reyes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniyar Nurbolatov. 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.
Reyes connects with a nice looking jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Reyes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Reyes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Reyes working Nurbolatov over with knees to the body.
Reyes is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Reyes.
Nurbolatov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Reyes after a bit of a struggle.
Reyes unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nurbolatov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nurbolatov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Reyes lands an elbow just above Nurbolatov 's eye.
Reyes scores with a knee to the head.
Reyes lands a damaging elbow.
Reyes lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reyes unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Reyes lands a big knee to the head and Nurbolatov goes down! Reyes pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roman Reyes!
A less than humble Roman Reyes misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: CCC 19 Creenshaw vs Sitsongrit
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
BartosiÅ„ski scores with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by BartosiÅ„ski.
BartosiÅ„ski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
No luck for Hulk with that takedown attempt.
Hulk shoots in looking for a takedown but BartosiÅ„ski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hulk's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice sprawl there from BartosiÅ„ski as Hulk shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iranian Hulk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hulk paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hulk shoots and misses
and BartosiÅ„ski counters with a nice uppercut.
Hulk gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and BartosiÅ„ski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hulk is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hulk drops his hands momentarily and BartosiÅ„ski needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Hulk just on the top of the head. Hulk drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Hulk - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tomasz BartosiÅ„ski!
Tomasz BartosiÅ„ski took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: HRL77
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Man walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Man with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lo counters with a left to the body.
Man looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Man throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lo's waist but Lo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Man off to one side.
Lo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Man with a body shot.
Lo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Man takes one to the side of the head.
Man wants to clinch
and Lo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Man shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stan Man. 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.
Man gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Lo to counter with a crisp jab.
Lo looks to land a combination but Man avoids it well. #T1#
Man fails to land the takedown.
Stan Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lo lands with a nice body punch.
Man fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A jab from Lo does it's job there.
Man walks into a left hand. #T2#
Man shoots for a double leg takedown but Lo sprawls well. He's pushed Man's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Man with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Lo counter with a right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lo, as that shot connected.
Man takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Man looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lo is fending him off so far but Man persists. Nope, Lo circles away and we're back to standing.
Man looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lo is fending him off so far but Man persists. Nope, Lo circles away and we're back to standing.
Man shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, jab by Lo - just one landing. #T3#
Man takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Man.
Man shoots and misses
and Man takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Man shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lo but Lo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Man walks into a straight right hand from Lo.
Man fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4#
Lo lands a jab-cross combination.
Lo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Man had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Lo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Man backs up against the cage.
Lo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
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!
Lo stalks Man and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Man's face. Man staggers backwards, shaken.
Mer Lo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Man misses with a wild combination.
Lo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mer Lo 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#
Man throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lo's waist but Lo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Man off to one side.
Lo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Man with a body shot.#CL2#
Lo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lo scores with a shot to the side of Man's head.
Lo presses Man against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Man tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lo smiles and moves away.
Mer Lo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man goes for a double leg but Lo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lo continues to drive forward.
Lo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stan Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Man tries to pull guard but Lo won't allow it. #T1#
Man jumps guard but Lo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Lo is fighting off a takedown attempt but Man is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Lo to the mat. Lo regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Lo is looking for a triangle but Man pushes his legs off easily.
Man loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lo trying to strike off his back.
Man missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Lo has his foot on Man's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Man works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Lo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Man is aware though and is defending well.
Man works over Lo with some ground and pound from guard.
Man loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Man avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2#
Lo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Man controlling from the top position.
Lo controlling Man's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Man throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lo works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Man is in close to Lo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lo is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Man has gone for a leg lock! Lo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Man's guard.#REVB#
Lo wants to control from the top but Man keeps moving.
Lo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T4#
The ground and pound from Lo seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Man trying to remain calm as Lo controls from the top position.
Man gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Man avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lo.
Man trying to control from the bottom.
Man tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Lo manages to move to mount!
Mer Lo has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Man keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mer Lo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Man's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Man shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Lo to counter with a crisp jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lo.
Man looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Man takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice takedown defense from Lo. No joy for Man on that attempt.
Man shoots in looking for a takedown. Lo tries to sprawl out of it but Man keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stan Man. 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.
Man fails with the takedown
and Lo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Lo lands a jab to the nose.
Man misses with a takedown attempt
and Man takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Lo takes the fight into the clinch.
Man is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lo to keep the fight standing.
A short right from Lo on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lo.
Lo presses Man against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lo has Man pressed against the cage.
Lo is leaning against Man and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lo scores with a shoulder strike.
Man drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T2#
Lo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Man backwards.
A body shot lands from Lo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Lo scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Lo.
Lo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Man tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lo smiles and moves away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lo!
Man takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good exchange - Lo coming out on top.#T3#
Man with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lo counters with a nice uppercut.
Lo punishes Man's body with a nice straight punch.
Lo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Man shoots and misses
and Man takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lo catches Man with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lo connects with a body shot that sends Man's belly button to the back.
Stan Man is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Man with a poor takedown
and Lo counters with a straight right hand.
Lo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Man is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lo has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Man is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Lo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Lo connects with a nice looking jab. #ROC2#Man is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Oh Man is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mer Lo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Man seems to have got his legs back now.
Good shot there by Lo.
Stan Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Lo closes the distance and pushes Man back into the cage.
Lo is pressed up against the cage. Man has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lo down to the mat. Lo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Man misses with a combination
and Lo counters with a lovely straight right hand!

And that's the end of the fight!
Mer Lo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 25:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 25:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mer Lo!
Mer Lo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TOF 101
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Merchant throws a body shot but no joy.
Jack shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Merchant as he jumps to the side.
Jack tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Merchant paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jack fails to land with a series of punches.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Merchant has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Jack doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD#
Merchant tries to sprawl but Jack drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jack missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Jack is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Merchant doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jack.
Jack tries to pass the half guard into mount. Merchant knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jack is trying to work for a kimura but Merchant is defending well. #T1#
Merchant is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jack is looking to take a break and control but Merchant is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Jack is trying to work for a kimura but Merchant is defending well.
Jack slips a nice elbow through Merchant's hands, connecting with Merchant's forehead.
Merchant is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jack thows a huge punch but Merchant dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Merchant is defending against the submission attempts here by Jack.
Merchant wants to improve his position but Jack is controlling well. #T2#
Merchant is staying active underneath Jack, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Merchant is trying to get back to full guard.
Jack throwing shots but Merchant is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Jack is trying to work for a kimura but Merchant is defending well.
Merchant trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merchant blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jack.
Merchant blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jack. #T3#
Jack stalling away here and it's allowed Merchant to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jack throws a strike but Merchant rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Jack looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Merchant loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Merchant missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jack seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Merchant lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Jack escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Merchant gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Merchant really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jack. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Merchant tries to free his leg and advance position but Jack is retaining full guard.
Merchant postures up in Jack's guard and throws a big left but Jack blocks it.
Merchant looking to sit in guard and control but Jack gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Jack 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.#T4#
Merchant utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Merchant trying to control the position here.
Merchant preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jack is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jack trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Merchant managing to control the position.
Jack pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Merchant is keeping the position for now.
Jack is working Merchant over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T5#
Jack throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jack in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Merchant utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jack trying to control but Merchant is working from the bottom.
Merchant is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jack postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Merchant pulls Jack in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jack closes the distance and clinches up with Merchant, looking for a takedown. Jack pushes Merchant against the cage but Merchant circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Merchant throws out a counter right but Jack avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Jack gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T6#
Merchant lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Merchant misses with a punch on the inside. #TD2#
Merchant turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Jack taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jack is trying to improve his position.
Merchant takes a little break here. Jack wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Jack wants to control but Merchant postures up.
Merchant trying to control the position but Jack is working away.
Jack manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T7#
Jack wants to lay and pray for a moment but Merchant keeps working.
Merchant makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Merchant.
Merchant preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jack throws a big elbow that misses.
Merchant wants to sweep but no luck.
Jack content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jack throws a big elbow that misses.
Merchant is pulling down on Jack's head. It's preventing any offense from Jack, at least for the moment.
Jack sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Merchant's guard.
Merchant tries to get to full guard but Jack has control of the leg. #T8#
Jack trying to mount his opponent but Merchant defends it.
Merchant gets back to full guard.
Merchant manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jack manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Merchant throws a big elbow that misses.
Jack wants to get back to his feet but Merchant is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Merchant throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T9#
Merchant postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jack bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Merchant's guard. #REVR#
Jack trying to control but Merchant is working from the bottom.
Jack with a flurry of punches that miss.
Merchant has his hands on Jack's head, controlling the position.
Jack postures up in Merchant's guard and throws a big left but Merchant blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Merchant pulls Jack in close to prevent any damage.
Jack trying to control the position from guard on top but Merchant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cactus Jack 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#
The fighters circling - Merchant throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Merchant looks to move away, Jack throws a big counter combo but Merchant just gets out of the way.
Jack tries to close the distance and clinch up but Merchant swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jack shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Merchant pinned against the cage. Merchant gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jack or perhaps it was just good defense by Merchant, which made it look bad.
Merchant ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Merchant misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Merchant.
Jack dives in and grabs Merchant's left leg, looking for a takedown. Merchant pushes down on Jack's head and hops out.
And Merchant tries to counter it with a takedown but Jack pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cactus Jack. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Merchant manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jack on his heels. He'll look to pass Jack's guard now, I'm sure.

Jack uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Merchant scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Merchant swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Jack closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jack lands in his opponent's guard.
Cactus Jack overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jack scoring with some ground and pound.
Merchant is controlling Jack's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jack accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jack postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Merchant has his hands on Jack's head, controlling the position.
Merchant utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Jack postures up and lands a big shot to Merchant's brow.
Jack pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Merchant is keeping the position for now.
Jack wants to get up but he can't break Merchant's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Merchant bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jack's guard. #REVB#
Merchant working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jack's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Merchant accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Merchant looking to sit in guard and control but Jack gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Merchant is adopting a defensive guard.
Merchant keeping moving, preventing Jack from controlling successfully. #T3#
Jack missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Merchant pulls Jack in to control the position.
Merchant looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jack pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Merchant is keeping the position for now.
Jack looking to sit in guard and control but Merchant gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Merchant is in close to Jack's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jack seems keen to control Merchant's posture.
Jack trying to control the position.
Merchant throws an elbow that misses. Jack uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Merchant's guard. Nice move by Jack!#REVR##T4#
Jack throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Merchant works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Merchant controlling Jack's posture.
Jack postures up in Merchant's guard and throws a big left but Merchant blocks it.
Jack wants to pass the guard but Merchant is keeping the position.
Jack pushing down on Merchant's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Merchant is looking to improve his position.
Jack has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T5##SUB#
Jack looking to secure an arm triangle but Merchant defends it well.
Jack prevents Merchant from getting the reversal.
Jack cracks Merchant with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #CUT#It looks like Devon Merchant has been cut.#SUB#
Jack is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Merchant has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Merchant!
Merchant is looking to work some ground and pound but Jack has wrist control.
Merchant must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Merchant accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Merchant throws an elbow that misses. Jack uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Merchant's guard. Nice move by Jack!#REVR##T6#
Merchant pulls Jack in to control the position.
Jack cracks Merchant with a solid left hand.#CUT#That has opened up Devon Merchant's cut even more.
Merchant is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Merchant can't keep his opponent in guard - Jack advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jack thows a huge punch but Merchant dodges it nicely.
Jack not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Merchant is looking to control Jack's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Merchant avoid being mounted?
Jack misses with a head shot. Merchant uses the momentum to regain guard.
Merchant keeping moving, preventing Jack from controlling successfully. #T7#
Jack tries to free his leg and advance position but Merchant is retaining full guard.
Jack postures up in Merchant's guard and throws a big left but Merchant blocks it.
Merchant has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jack throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Merchant utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jack connects with a couple of short punches.
Jack throws a big elbow that misses.
Jack trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Merchant is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T8#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Merchant preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jack wants to stand but Merchant has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Merchant getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jack throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Merchant counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Jack kicks Merchant off and gets back to his feet.
Jack misses with a leg kick.
And Merchant tries to counter it with a takedown but Jack pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jack throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jack misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jack gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Merchant counters with a stiff right hand. #T9#
Merchant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jack manages to avoid it.
Jack is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Merchant can do to turn this around?
Merchant throws a hook but Jack blocks it.
Jack fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice jab there from Merchant.
Jack shoots in for a takedown but Merchant shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Merchant scores with a hook to the body. Jack takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jack shoots in looking for a takedown. Merchant tries to sprawl out of it but Jack keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Merchant manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Merchant stuffs the takedown.
Devon Merchant seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Merchant misses the target.
Jack fails to land the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Cactus Jack will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Devon Merchant's cut.
That's time! Jack's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Jack uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Merchant.
Merchant slips a jab and a cross from Jack.
Merchant circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Merchant counters with a shoot takedown. Jack fights it but they end up in guard.
Jack pulls Merchant in to control the position.
Merchant tries to free his leg and advance position but Jack is retaining full guard.
Merchant lands a couple of digs.
Jack looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack looking to hit a scissor sweep but Merchant is one step ahead there.
Jack controls Merchant momentarily but Merchant frees himself. #T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Merchant's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Merchant postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Merchant engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jack darts in looking for a takedown but Merchant gets double underhooks and turns Jack into the cage.
Jack blocks a body shot from Merchant. #BC2#
Merchant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jack shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Merchant defends it nicely.
Cactus Jack is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Jack shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Merchant napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Jack misses with the ground and pound.
Merchant wants to control but Jack postures up.
Merchant on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Merchant holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#SUB#
Jack is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Merchant is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Jack working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jack is working Merchant over with some ground and pound from side control. #T3#
Merchant is trying to control Jack's posture but Jack avoids it. #SUB#
Jack tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jack has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jack looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Merchant is avoiding damage well.
Merchant manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Merchant keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Jack takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Jack is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Merchant sees it coming and defends easily.
Merchant wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Jack is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Merchant reverses the position - he's now on top in Jack's guard.
Jack preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Merchant prevents Jack from getting back to his feet.
Merchant passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.#SUB#
Jack actively working from the bottom here.
Jack wants to get back to his feet.
Devon Merchant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T5#
Merchant wants to control but Jack is keeping him busy.
Jack is looking to control Merchant's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jack avoid being mounted?
Merchant thows a huge punch but Jack dodges it nicely.
Merchant seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jack is looking for a sweep. Merchant is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jack tries to kick Merchant off but Merchant keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB#
Jack looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Merchant is nestled in close to Jack, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T6#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Merchant is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jack has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jack is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jack or perhaps it was just good defense by Merchant, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cactus Jack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jack goes for a double leg but Merchant avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Merchant continues to drive forward.#TD#
Jack has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Merchant regains guard immediately.
Jack trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Merchant 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.
Jack working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T7#
Jack throws an elbow that misses. Merchant uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jack's guard. Nice move by Merchant!#REVB#
Merchant is looking to work some ground and pound but Jack has wrist control.
Merchant throwing strikes from guard but Jack blocks nicely. #SUB#
Jack is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Merchant is aware though and is defending well.
Merchant throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jack works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Merchant with a nice head shot there.
Merchant stopping the sweep attempt from Jack.
Merchant connects with a couple of short punches.#T8#
Jack not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Merchant advances to half guard.
Merchant is trying to control. Jack wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Merchant missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jack is looking to control Merchant's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jack avoid being mounted?
Merchant lands with a punch from half guard.
Jack wants to improve his position but Merchant is controlling well.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Merchant looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jack with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jack keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T9#
Merchant throws a hook to the side of Jack's head but Jack sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Merchant circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jack fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Merchant misses with a looping left.
Jack defending well as Merchant loads up on a big left hand.
Merchant throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jack sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jack is defended easily by Merchant.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jack throws a series of strikes that have Merchant backpedaling.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Devon Merchant.
I think Jack has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cactus Jack!

Event: MILF Playoff R2 LightHeavies
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Mills scores with a jab to the body.
Zavala with a poor takedown
and Mills counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good standup being displayed there by Mills as he connects with a hook.
Zavala shoots in looking for a takedown. Mills tries to sprawl out of it but Zavala keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mills manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zavala misses with a takedown
and Mills counters with a crisp right that sends Zavala to the canvas! Mills follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jumbo Mills!
Our winner, Jumbo Mills, 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: MILF 40
Date: Apr 10, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Parks shoots in and gets a takedown into Young's guard.
Young is trying to keep Parks in close.
Parks throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Young looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Parks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Young works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Parks scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Parks landing some decent shots from guard.
Young is trying to control the position but Parks postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Young working for a triangle but Parks defends it easily.
Parks postures up. #T1#
Parks working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Young keeping full guard, as Parks tries to pass.
Young is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Young definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Parks scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Young keeping full guard, as Parks tries to pass. #SUB#
Young working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Parks has passed into half guard! #SUB#
Young looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Parks is taking a breather. Young says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Parks winds up and cracks Young with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Young avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Parks.
Parks wants to control but Young is keeping him busy.
Parks wants to pass the guard but Young is defending well.
Young is controlling Parks's trapped leg to prevent Parks from advancing to side control.
Parks missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Parks with the ground and pound but Young uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Young is looking for a triangle but Parks pushes his legs off easily.
Parks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Parks cracks Young with a solid left hand.
My spies in Cozad The Island inform me that Parks has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Young working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Parks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Young is tightening it up a little... Parks has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Parks reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Parks taps out! Nice BJJ there by Young!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Angus Young!

Event: ENIGMA 195
Date: Apr 07, 2024

#R1##TD#
Bush looking to score a takedown here. Keung is defending well but Bush drives through and ends up in Keung's guard.
Bush controls from within his opponent's guard.
Keung really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bush. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Keung not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bush content to stall in guard here.
Bush passes Keung's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bush not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Bush is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bush takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Bush has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bush looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bush keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bush tries to pass the half guard into mount. Keung knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bush performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bush prevents Keung from improving his position.#T3#
Keung is looking to control Bush's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Keung avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Keung connects with a leg kick.
Keung has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Keung wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Keung looks to clinch #TD#
and Bush counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Keung!
Bush scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bush tries to advance to mount but Keung denies him.
Bush throwing strikes but Keung manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Bush is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Keung off and has taken his back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bush is hanging on to Keung's back as he tries to escape. #T4##SUB#
Bush has managed to slip his arm under Keung's chin. This could be all over... yep, Keung is tapping out! Submission win for Bush.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kyle Bush!

Event: ENIGMA 195
Date: Apr 07, 2024

#R1#
Horn tries to clinch there but Kitano circles away.
Kitano let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Horn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Horn moves out of range as Kitano strikes.#TD#
Horn gets a takedown into half guard.
Horn stops Kitano from getting back to his feet.
Kitano is not content to let Horn control the position.
Kitano wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitano wants to stand back up but Horn manages to pass into side control.
Kitano is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Horn asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Horn tries for a kimura but Kitano is defending well. #T1#
Kitano pushes Horn away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Horn gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SU#
Horn decides to stand back up. Horn steps back and let's Kitano get back to his feet.
Horn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kitano counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Horn darts in trying to clinch
and Kitano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Horn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kitano but Kitano pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kitano unleashes a big counter combination but Horn bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Horn fails to land the takedown.
Kitano throws out a counter right but Horn avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alden Horn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Horn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kitano just misses with a punch to the body.
Horn closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Kitano counter with a right hand. #T3#
Horn dives in and grabs Kitano's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kitano pushes down on Horn's head and hops out.
Horn misses with a head kick.
Kitano misses with a straight left.
Kitano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Horn has his takedown stuffed
and Kitano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Horn fails with the takedown
and Kitano counters with a straight right hand.
Horn has his takedown stuffed
and Kitano counters with a crisp right that sends Horn to the canvas! Kitano follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Naoki Kitano!
Naoki Kitano thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SYN 1066 Cruz vs Ocampo
Date: Apr 07, 2024

#R1#
Man Iii misses with a hook #TD2#
and Pizziconi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pizziconi.
Pizziconi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pizziconi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pizziconi won't allow Man Iii to get back to his feet.
Pizziconi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pizziconi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pizziconi is looking to work some ground and pound but Man Iii has wrist control.
Pizziconi throwing strikes from guard but Man Iii blocks nicely.
Pizziconi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man Iii preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pizziconi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Man Iii wants to sweep here but Pizziconi controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Man Iii is adopting a defensive guard.
Pizziconi landing with the ground and pound.
Pizziconi advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pizziconi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Man Iii's head.
Man Iii keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pizziconi is trying to control the action in half guard but Man Iii is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pizziconi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Man Iii knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pizziconi drops an elbow to the side of Man Iii's head. #T2#
Pizziconi is pressing down on Man Iii's thigh, looking to free his foot. Man Iii is holding on for now.
Man Iii is not content to let Pizziconi control the position.
Pizziconi throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Man Iii to regain full guard.
Pizziconi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Man Iii can't keep his opponent in guard - Pizziconi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pizziconi slows the pace down in half guard.
Pizziconi trying to control the action but Man Iii is working from the bottom. #T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pizziconi in particular looking to stall.
Pizziconi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pizziconi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Pizziconi is looking for a kimura but Man Iii is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pizziconi to get the leverage.
Pizziconi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pizziconi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Man Iii knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pizziconi is trying to control. Man Iii wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Pizziconi is looking for a kimura but Man Iii is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pizziconi to get the leverage. #T4#
Pizziconi thows a huge punch but Man Iii dodges it nicely.
Man Iii tries to get to full guard but Pizziconi has control of the leg.
Pizziconi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Man Iii does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pizziconi fails with a takedown attempt.
Pizziconi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Man Iii throws an overhand right that lands on Pizziconi's shoulder, as Pizziconi tries to avoid the shot.
Yip Man Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A chopping leg kick lands by Man Iii.
No joy there for Man Iii, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Man Iii thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pizziconi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Man Iii tries to bum rush Pizziconi with a series of wild strikes but Pizziconi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Osmany Pizziconi dominated that round.
That's time! Man Iii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Man Iii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pizziconi manages to avoid it.
Man Iii slaps away a takedown attempt from Pizziconi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pizziconi closes the distance and clinches up with Man Iii, looking for a takedown. Pizziconi pushes Man Iii against the cage but Man Iii circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Man Iii scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pizziconi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Man Iii can pounce on him.
Pizziconi shoots in looking for a takedown but Man Iii manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pizziconi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Yip Man Iii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osmany Pizziconi.
Pizziconi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Man Iii circles away.
Man Iii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pizziconi.
A nice leg kick lands there from Man Iii.
Man Iii throws out a loose jab but Pizziconi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pizziconi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Man Iii circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pizziconi shoots in for a takedown but Man Iii shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Man Iii appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pizziconi.
Pizziconi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Man Iii lands a nice hook to Pizziconi's body. Pizziconi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Pizziconi staying out of range there.
Yip Man Iii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Man Iii scores with a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Pizziconi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pizziconi shoots for a double leg takedown but Man Iii sprawls well. He's pushed Pizziconi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Man Iii fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pizziconi.
Man Iii fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pizziconi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Man Iii swats away the attempt to clinch by Pizziconi.
Pizziconi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Man Iii but Man Iii pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Pizziconi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pizziconi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Man Iii is looking to stand up but Pizziconi isn't so interested in that idea.
Pizziconi wants to control from the top but Man Iii keeps moving. #T2#
Pizziconi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pizziconi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pizziconi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pizziconi wants to control from the top but Man Iii keeps moving.
Osmany Pizziconi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pizziconi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Man Iii wants to stand up but Pizziconi is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Man Iii.#TD2#
Pizziconi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pizziconi wants to advance to full mount but Man Iii doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Pizziconi trying to control the position from guard on top but Man Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pizziconi preventing the sweep. #SU2#
Pizziconi stands up from Man Iii's guard - Pizziconi perhaps looking for a knockout.
Man Iii throws a series of punches but Pizziconi avoids them all with ease.
Pizziconi unleashes a big counter combination but Man Iii bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pizziconi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pizziconi has his takedown stuffed
and Man Iii counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Man Iii.
Man Iii throws a body punch but Pizziconi moves out of range.
Pizziconi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Man Iii.
Pizziconi is looking to clinch.
Pizziconi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Man Iii.
Man Iii looks to land a left hand but Pizziconi moved out of range nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man Iii is looking to slow Pizziconi down with leg kicks.
Man Iii connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pizziconi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Pizziconi tries to counter it with a takedown but Man Iii pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL2#
Pizziconi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pizziconi is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pizziconi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Man Iii can't find room to land a body shot as Pizziconi controls the action.
Man Iii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pizziconi's elbow.
Man Iii misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yip Man Iii dominated that second round.
That's time! Man Iii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Pizziconi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man Iii.
Pizziconi tries to counter with a clinch but Man Iii shakes him off and moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Man Iii. #TD2#
Pizziconi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Pizziconi controls the position from side control.
Man Iii is working to avoid the ground and pound but Pizziconi connects with a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Man Iii is not content to let Pizziconi control the position.
Pizziconi taking a break here but Man Iii is having none of it and regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pizziconi is trying to control. Man Iii wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Pizziconi controlling the action here.
Pizziconi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pizziconi is trying to control the action in half guard but Man Iii is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Man Iii moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pizziconi trying to control but Man Iii is working from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Man Iii working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pizziconi.
Pizziconi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Man Iii works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Man Iii preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pizziconi lands a couple of digs.
Man Iii working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pizziconi.
Pizziconi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Pizziconi wants to pass the guard but Man Iii is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Man Iii throws a body shot but no joy.
Man Iii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pizziconi can do to turn this around?#T3#
Man Iii motions for Pizziconi to come forward. Man Iii throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Man Iii finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pizziconi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Osmany Pizziconi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Man Iii just misses with a punch to the body.
Pizziconi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Man Iii swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Pizziconi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pizziconi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Man Iii is trying to get back to half guard.
Pizziconi working the head with strikes.
Man Iii parries the strikes from Pizziconi easily there. Pizziconi is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Man Iii to escape.
Man Iii takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Pizziconi tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Pizziconi controls the position.
Man Iii struggling a bit here.
Man Iii dodges the ground and pound from Pizziconi.#SUB2#
Pizziconi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pizziconi takes a little break here. Man Iii wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pizziconi trying to control the position but Man Iii is working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Osmany Pizziconi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pizziconi 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Osmany Pizziconi!
Osmany Pizziconi tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: SYN 1066 Cruz vs Ocampo
Date: Apr 07, 2024

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Carrillo-Moreno.
Gorge throws out a counter right but Carrillo-Moreno avoids it with no problem.
Gorge thuds his right hand into Carrillo-Moreno's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Carrillo-Moreno misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Horrible takedown attempt by Carrillo-Moreno or perhaps it was just good defense by Gorge, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brendon Carrillo-Moreno. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Gorge gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Carrillo-Moreno to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Carrillo-Moreno stopping the sweep attempt from Gorge.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carrillo-Moreno showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Carrillo-Moreno looking to pass the guard.
Carrillo-Moreno controlling from the top position. #T1#
Carrillo-Moreno trying to control but Gorge is working from the bottom.
Gorge tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gorge keeping moving, preventing Carrillo-Moreno from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Carrillo-Moreno drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gorge looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gorge looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gorge! #REVB##SU2#
Gorge stands up.
Carrillo-Moreno connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
Gorge jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Carrillo-Moreno misses with a two punch combination.
Carrillo-Moreno swats away the attempt to clinch by Gorge.
Carrillo-Moreno tries to bum rush Gorge with a series of wild strikes but Gorge uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gorge listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gorge blocks a leg kick.#TD#
Gorge gets caught flat footed, as Carrillo-Moreno shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carrillo-Moreno won't allow Gorge to sweep him here.
Carrillo-Moreno 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.
Carrillo-Moreno works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Carrillo-Moreno is looking to advance position but Gorge won't allow it.
Carrillo-Moreno blocks the strikes from Gorge. #T3#
Gorge is not content to let Carrillo-Moreno control the position.
Gorge has a hand on Carrillo-Moreno's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Carrillo-Moreno takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#SUB#
Carrillo-Moreno is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Gorge is surviving well by controlling Carrillo-Moreno's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Gorge defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Carrillo-Moreno. #SUB#
Carrillo-Moreno looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Gorge tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gorge really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carrillo-Moreno. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Carrillo-Moreno content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Carrillo-Moreno working for a submission but Gorge is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Carrillo-Moreno with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #SUB#
Carrillo-Moreno has hold of Gorge's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gorge manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Gorge is squirming around, avoiding Carrillo-Moreno's attempts to control the action.
Gorge really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gorge can do anything to dispel that myth.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brendon Carrillo-Moreno dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Gorge throws a big shot that misses.
Carrillo-Moreno with a poor takedown
and Gorge counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Carrillo-Moreno misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Gorge on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gorge lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Carrillo-Moreno closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gorge circles away.
Gorge showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Carrillo-Moreno.
Carrillo-Moreno takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gorge lands a high kick!
Carrillo-Moreno is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gorge sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brendon Carrillo-Moreno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gorge throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Carrillo-Moreno gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gorge is looking for a sweep. Carrillo-Moreno is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gorge gets back to full guard. #T1#
Gorge doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Carrillo-Moreno trying to control the position from guard on top but Gorge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carrillo-Moreno pushing down on Gorge's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Carrillo-Moreno is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gorge defends it well. #SUB#
Carrillo-Moreno seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Carrillo-Moreno seems to be looking for submissions.
Gorge misses with some strikes from the bottom. #T2#
Gorge looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gorge trying to hold on to Carrillo-Moreno's head to control him but Carrillo-Moreno postures up.
Gorge is looking to improve his position.
Carrillo-Moreno is looking to take a break and control but Gorge is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Carrillo-Moreno is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gorge has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gorge works his way to full guard. Good work.
Carrillo-Moreno trying to control the position from guard on top but Gorge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Gorge is trying to control the position but Carrillo-Moreno postures up. #SUB2#
Gorge looking for a guillotine here but Carrillo-Moreno defends easily.
Carrillo-Moreno advances position into side control!#SUB#
Carrillo-Moreno tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Carrillo-Moreno thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Carrillo-Moreno works to advance to full mount. Gorge defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T4#
Gorge is working to get back to half guard.
Carrillo-Moreno is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gorge can do to turn this around?
Carrillo-Moreno tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Carrillo-Moreno is working for a guillotine from mount but Gorge frees his head quite easily.
Carrillo-Moreno can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gorge is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gorge wants to hold on but Carrillo-Moreno pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brendon Carrillo-Moreno dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Gorge. Carrillo-Moreno does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gorge with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Carrillo-Moreno to score with a decent uppercut.
A jab from Gorge misses.
The fighters circling - Gorge throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brendon Carrillo-Moreno is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carrillo-Moreno moves out of range of the strikes.
Carrillo-Moreno drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gorge sprawls and moves away.
Gorge throws the left hand but Carrillo-Moreno avoids the punch easily.
Tempe Gorge seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Carrillo-Moreno tries to bum rush Gorge with a series of wild strikes but Gorge uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gorge. Carrillo-Moreno does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gorge looks to throw the jab but Carrillo-Moreno is out of range.
Brendon Carrillo-Moreno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carrillo-Moreno fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Carrillo-Moreno has his takedown stuffed
and Gorge counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carrillo-Moreno scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gorge in his tracks. #TD#
Carrillo-Moreno feints and as Gorge raises his hands in defense, Carrillo-Moreno changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carrillo-Moreno pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gorge is keeping the position for now.
Carrillo-Moreno looking to sit in guard and control but Gorge gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1#
Gorge wants to stand but Carrillo-Moreno is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Gorge wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Carrillo-Moreno's closed guard. He's half up but Carrillo-Moreno has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Carrillo-Moreno pivots and extends the arm, Gorge falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Carrillo-Moreno! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brendon Carrillo-Moreno!
A victorious Brendon Carrillo-Moreno thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GAMMA#1051 Hawk v Nuufo
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Mir avoids the body shot from River.
River fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mir has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice shot lands for River.
River throws a nice looking combination but Mir bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
River misses with a body shot.
Mir tries a head kick but it misses.
Mir ducks under a wild hook from River.
Mir fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but River avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
River lands a head kick!
Mir misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Mir fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie Mir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slapping leg kick lands for River.
River with the inside leg kick.
River smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mir checks a leg kick.
Mir tries to move into range but River moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC2#Mir is rocked!
River lands a big head kick that sends Mir to the canvas! River follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charlie River!
An out of breath Charlie River thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RSE 66: Funeral Fog
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Koli fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cartier fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Cartier feints and as Koli raises his hands in defense, Cartier changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Koli wants to stand but Cartier is controlling the position.
Cartier works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cartier winds up and cracks Koli with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ground and pound from Cartier.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cartier seems to be working for a kimura but Koli defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Cartier is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Cartier is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Koli doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cartier. #T1#
Cartier trying to control the pace.
Cartier wants to lay and pray for a moment but Koli keeps working.
Koli on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Koli tries to get out of the position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cartier not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Koli is trying to stand back up but Cartier is controlling him
Koli knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cartier on the ground.
Koli has hold of Cartier's hands but Cartier slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cartier stops Koli from getting back to his feet.
Cartier stalling away here and it's allowed Koli to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Cartier stops Koli from standing up.
Cartier is looking to work some ground and pound but Koli has wrist control.
Koli keeping moving, preventing Cartier from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartier in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartier trying to control the position from guard on top but Koli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartier slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T3##SUB2#
Cartier tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cartier has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Cartier is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Koli is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cartier misses with the ground and pound.
Cartier throwing strikes but Koli manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Cartier is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cartier wants to get back to full guard.
Cartier gets full guard.#T4#
Cartier wants to stand up but Koli is controlling him. #SUB2#
Cartier looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Koli tries to stand but Cartier is controlling from the bottom.
Our spies down at at 3Band MMA inform us that Cartier has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Cartier working for submissions but it's allowed Koli to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cartier is trying to control but Koli passes into side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Cartier 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#
Koli lunges at Cartier with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cartier's hand.
Cartier dives in for a single leg takedown but Koli sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cartier misses with a takedown attempt
and Koli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Koli changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cartier shoots in but no luck this time.
Sepi Koli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Cartier.
Koli scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Cartier with that takedown attempt.
Cartier with a lazy takedown attempt
and Koli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Cartier takes one to the chin there.
Ray Cartier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#KD#
A head kick lands from Koli that sends Cartier to the canvas. Cartier tries to scramble back to his feet but Koli brings him back down into side control. #ROC#Cartier is rocked!
Cartier is trying to improve his position.
Cartier is still in real trouble! Can Koli finish him?
Cartier struggling a bit here.
Cartier tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Koli wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU#
Koli decides to stand up, so the ref orders Cartier to his feet.
Koli drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Cartier right on the button. Cartier goes down! Koli follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Koli gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sepi Koli!
Sepi Koli thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: FCL - 20
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1##CL#
Zipporinio moves into the clinch successfully. #TD#
Zipporinio drags the fight down to the ground.
Villa wants to stand but Zipporinio is controlling his posture from full guard.
Villa wants to pass the guard but Zipporinio is keeping the position.
Zipporinio looking to control.
Villa trying to control the position from guard on top but Zipporinio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Villa forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Villa wants to pass the guard but Zipporinio is defending well.
Villa is keen to just control but Zipporinio is a slippery customer.
Zipporinio is trying to stand.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Zipporinio is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Zipporinio closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Villa quickly recovers to half guard.
Villa is trying to get back to full guard.
Zipporinio scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Villa has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at 3Band MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T2#
Villa is pressing down on Zipporinio's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Zipporinio has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Villa is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Villa looking for a guillotine here but Zipporinio defends easily.
Villa seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3#
Villa keeping moving, preventing Zipporinio from controlling successfully.
Villa has control of Zipporinio's left arm, preventing Zipporinio from doing any damage.
Zipporinio postures up.
Zipporinio trying to control the position from guard on top but Villa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Villa. #TD#
Zipporinio manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Villa on his heels. He'll look to pass Villa's guard now, I'm sure.#T4#
Villa working a defensive guard here.
Zipporinio trying to control the position from guard on top but Villa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Villa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zipporinio is aware though and is defending well.
Villa keeping moving, preventing Zipporinio from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Zipporinio thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Villa has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Htasek Zipporinio dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Villa instigates a clinch.
Zipporinio goes for a takedown attempt but Villa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Villa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Villa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zipporinio as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Zipporinio gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Villa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zipporinio fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Villa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Villa shoots in for a takedown but Zipporinio shows good takedown defense.
Htasek Zipporinio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chase Villa.#CL#
Zipporinio has Villa up against the cage in a clinch.
Villa is trying to push Zipporinio away but Zipporinio has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Villa has a couple of punches blocked by Zipporinio.
Villa misses with a body punch.
Zipporinio has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Villa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Villa trying to control the position but instead, Zipporinio has worked for underhooks and has pushed Villa into the cage.#BC2#
Villa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2##TD#
Zipporinio bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Villa tries to improve position but can't.
Zipporinio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Villa can do to turn this around?
Villa is not content to let Zipporinio control the position.
Zipporinio landing a few strikes.
Villa is looking to regain half guard here but Zipporinio keeps moving and retains side control.
Villa manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Zipporinio passes to full mount! #T3#
Zipporinio scoring with strikes but Villa is staying in there.
Htasek Zipporinio overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zipporinio trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Villa flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Zipporinio looking to control but Villa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Zipporinio controlling his opponent. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zipporinio seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Villa for as long as he can get away with.
Zipporinio can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Villa is looking to escape.
Villa tries to hold on but Zipporinio postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Villa is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Htasek Zipporinio dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Villa.
Villa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zipporinio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zipporinio shoots for a double leg takedown but Villa sprawls well. He's pushed Zipporinio's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Villa wants to clinch.
Villa shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Villa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zipporinio tries to avoid it but Villa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zipporinio to the ground. Zipporinio escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Htasek Zipporinio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chase Villa.
Villa misses with the combination. #T1#
Villa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zipporinio.
Villa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zipporinio sprawls well. Zipporinio wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Villa gets slowly back to his feet.
Zipporinio thinks about countering with a head kick.
Villa throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Zipporinio counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zipporinio chips away with some ground and pound.
Villa wants to sweep here but Zipporinio controlling him for the moment.
Villa is looking to stand up but Zipporinio isn't so interested in that idea.
Villa throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T2#
Villa controls Zipporinio momentarily but Zipporinio frees himself.
Zipporinio wants to control from the top but Villa keeps moving. #SUB2#
Villa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Zipporinio passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Villa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zipporinio is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Villa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Villa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zipporinio is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Villa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zipporinio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zipporinio half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Chase Villa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zipporinio shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Villa as he avoids it easily.
Villa is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Zipporinio slaps away a takedown attempt from Villa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zipporinio lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Villa.
Villa slows the pace down.
Villa working away.
Zipporinio on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zipporinio tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Villa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zipporinio can't do much from the bottom here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Htasek Zipporinio showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zipporinio 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Htasek Zipporinio!

Event: HZN 15 Tenryu v Doherty
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Voluspa clinches up with McFistface and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
McFistface has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Voluspa is trying to keep an underhook but McFistface manages to get the takedown into half guard.

Voluspa kicks off McFistface and gets to his feet. #CL#
McFistface closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Voluspa lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McFistface keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Voluspa prevents McFistface from standing back up.
Voluspa thows a huge punch but McFistface dodges it nicely.
Voluspa is looking to take a break and control but McFistface is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Voluspa takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Voluspa 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.
McFistface is looking for a sweep. Voluspa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Voluspa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Voluspa takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Voluspa working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Voluspa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Voluspa thows a huge punch but McFistface dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Voluspa is trying to work for a kimura but McFistface is defending well.
McFistface keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Voluspa scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Voluspa is keen to just control but McFistface is a slippery customer.
Nice strikes from Voluspa there.
Voluspa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Voluspa is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
McFistface avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Voluspa connects with a couple of short punches.
Voluspa scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McFistface 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Voluspa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Voluspa throwing strikes but missing.
Voluspa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Voluspa chips away with some ground and pound.
Voluspa lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Voluspa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Voluspa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Voluspa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McFistface will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
McFistface avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Voluspa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Voluspa drops back, looking for a kneebar! McFistface looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McFistface looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McFistface! #REVR#
Voluspa tries to bench press McFistface off him but McFistface keeps the position.
McFistface throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB#
McFistface has hold of Voluspa's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Voluspa tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - McFistface cranks the arm and Voluspa screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Voluspa, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Dougie McFistface!
A relieved looking Dougie McFistface 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: HRL75
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Venegas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Micah Murray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Venegas looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Murray!
Murray regains half guard there - taking advantage of Venegas 's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Murray is trying to get back to full guard.
Murray is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Venegas .
Venegas moves into full mount! Murray won't be happy about that!
Venegas prevents Murray from getting the reversal.#T1#
Venegas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Venegas raining down hammerfists from mount.
Venegas content just to control the position here.
Venegas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Venegas prevents Murray from getting the reversal.
Venegas with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Murray is bucking up trying to escape but Venegas cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T2#
Venegas throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Venegas 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#
Venegas wants to finish this one by submission but Murray is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Venegas . #SUB#
Venegas is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Murray to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Murray shrugs it off. #SUB#
Venegas working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Murray has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Murray is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Venegas locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Murray is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frankie Venegas !
A victorious Frankie Venegas thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2024

#R1#
Nurbolatov takes a swing at Wiener's ribcage but misses.
Wiener explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Crunch! Wiener slams his shin into Nurbolatov's torso.
Nurbolatov tries for a takedown but Wiener sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wiener lands a nice looking body kick.
Wiener scoring well with a low kick there.
Nurbolatov shoots in looking for a takedown but Wiener manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nurbolatov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nurbolatov shoots and misses
and Wiener counters with a slapping leg kick.
Walter Wiener has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniyar Nurbolatov.
Nurbolatov looks winded!
Wiener scores with a head kick. Nurbolatov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Crunch! Wiener slams his shin into Nurbolatov's torso.
Wiener throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both fighters circling a little - Wiener finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nurbolatov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wiener throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #T1#
Wiener lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wiener throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nurbolatov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Wiener.
Nurbolatov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wiener keeps Nurbolatov at a distance using the push kick.
Nurbolatov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wiener fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nurbolatov.
Wiener lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#KD#
Wiener lands a big head kick that sends Nurbolatov tumbling to the mat! Wiener takes a step backwards and waves Nurbolatov back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Nurbolatov is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Daniyar Nurbolatov has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wiener throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Nurbolatov crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Walter Wiener!
A very excited looking Walter Wiener made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: ENIGMA 194
Date: Mar 31, 2024

#R1#
Mckay lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Terwilliger backs up against the cage.
Terwilliger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mckay moves away.
Terwilliger looks to land a right hand but Mckay moved out of range.
A slow jab from Mckay misses its intended target.
It seemed like Terwilliger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Mckay is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Terwilliger's half guard.#SUB#
Terwilliger is defending against the submission attempts here by Mckay.
Terwilliger is looking for a sweep. Mckay is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mckay is trying to control the action in half guard but Terwilliger is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Mckay wants to pass the guard but Terwilliger is defending well.
Terwilliger felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Terwilliger is looking to escape.#SUB#
Mckay looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mckay has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Terwilliger wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mckay thows a leg kick but Terwilliger checks it
letting Terwilliger counter with a right hand.
Mckay steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Terwilliger.
Bob Terwilliger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Terwilliger throws a jab but it's blocked by Mckay.
Terwilliger connects with a right hand. Mckay shakes it off.
Mckay darts in trying to clinch
and Terwilliger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Terwilliger misses with a hook. Mckay ducked under it nicely.
Mckay tries to bum rush Terwilliger with a series of wild strikes but Terwilliger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mckay punishes Terwilliger's body with a nice straight punch.#TD#
Mckay darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T3#
Terwilliger has a hand on Mckay's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Mckay takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Terwilliger is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage. #SUB#
Mckay swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Terwilliger is now in Mckay's guard. A big mistake from Mckay there, giving up the dominant position!
Terwilliger wanted to stand there but Mckay had control of the position. #SU2#
Terwilliger gets to his feet. Mckay looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T4#
Mckay tries to bum rush Terwilliger with a series of wild strikes but Terwilliger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mckay displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Terwilliger throws out the jab.
Mckay fails with the takedown
and Terwilliger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mckay tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Terwilliger swivels and escapes.
Terwilliger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mckay tries to clinch up.
Mckay closes the distance but Terwilliger moves to the side
and Terwilliger counters with a nice uppercut.
Mckay misses with a head kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Terwilliger scores with a four punch combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mckay with a lazy takedown attempt
and Terwilliger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Terwilliger dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mckay tries to bum rush Terwilliger with a series of wild strikes but Terwilliger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Terwilliger slaps away a takedown attempt from Mckay, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mckay walks into a stiff left hand from Terwilliger.
Terwilliger misses with a two punch combination.
Mckay throws a right hand that Terwilliger ducks under and follows up with a left that Terwilliger also avoids with ease.
Terwilliger let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Terwilliger misses the target.
Terwilliger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terwilliger throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Mckay counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mckay.
Terwilliger wants to stand up but Mckay is controlling him. #T1#
Mckay controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Terwilliger keeping moving, preventing Mckay from controlling successfully.
Mckay is looking to work some ground and pound but Terwilliger has wrist control.#SUB#
Mckay postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Terwilliger is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mckay, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Terwilliger avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mckay wants to stand and escape but Terwilliger is having none of it. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU2#
Terwilliger stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Mckay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD#
Mckay shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mckay was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mckay throws an elbow but Terwilliger slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB#
Mckay tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mckay has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Mckay swings around for an armbar but Terwilliger sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mckay's guard.#T3#
Terwilliger tries to stand but Mckay is controlling from the bottom.
Terwilliger preventing the sweep.
Terwilliger is pushing down on Mckay's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mckay is fighting to maintain full guard but Terwilliger has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mckay trying to control but Terwilliger postures up.
Mckay won't allow Terwilliger to pass to mount.
Mckay scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Terwilliger manages to mount him! #T4##SU2#
Terwilliger is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Terwilliger scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Terwilliger might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mckay changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Terwilliger tries to avoid it but Mckay manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Terwilliger to the ground. Terwilliger escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mckay shoots and misses
and Mckay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phillip Mckay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mckay takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #ROC2#Mckay is rocked!
Mckay drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Oh Mckay is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Phillip Mckay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Terwilliger keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mckay looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Terwilliger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Mckay's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Mckay gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Terwilliger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mckay seems to have got his legs back now.
Terwilliger throws a shot from downtown. Mckay moves away and avoids it.
Mckay appears to be looking for a big counter.
Terwilliger darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mckay doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Terwilliger counters with a straight right hand.
Mckay takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mckay fails with the takedown
enabling Terwilliger to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phillip Mckay. 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.
Terwilliger uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD#
Mckay is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Terwilliger's half guard.#T1#
Mckay stops Terwilliger from getting back to his feet.
Mckay seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Terwilliger does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Terwilliger wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mckay tries to pass the half guard into mount. Terwilliger knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mckay prevents Terwilliger from improving his position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mckay ducks under a wild hook from Terwilliger.#TD#
Mckay drives through with a takedown into Terwilliger's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mckay missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Terwilliger 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.
Terwilliger is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bob Terwilliger is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mckay in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mckay trying to control but Terwilliger is working from the bottom.
Mckay loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Mckay wants to stand but Terwilliger is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mckay closes the distance and clinches up with Terwilliger, looking for a takedown. Mckay pushes Terwilliger against the cage but Terwilliger circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Terwilliger throws out a counter right but Mckay avoids it with no problem.
Mckay throws a sloppy head kick
and Terwilliger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Phillip Mckay is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mckay doesn't manage to clinch there - Terwilliger circles away.
Terwilliger circles away from the clinch attempt
and Terwilliger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mckay looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mckay doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mckay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Mckay gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Terwilliger counters with a stiff right hand.
Mckay moves out of range of the strikes.
Mckay looks to clinch
and Terwilliger counters with a straight right hand.
Terwilliger lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Terwilliger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mckay doesn't seem bothered though.
Mckay misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Terwilliger! But no joy.
Mckay looks to land a combination. Terwilliger sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bob Terwilliger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Mckay.
Mckay throws a big counter combination but Terwilliger scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mckay shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Terwilliger as he avoids it easily.
Phillip Mckay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mckay takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Terwilliger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Terwilliger winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Terwilliger!
A victorious Bob Terwilliger thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: MILF Playoff R1 Super Heavy
Date: Mar 31, 2024

#R1#
Zavala with a poor takedown
and Peck cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Peck bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zavala's head.
Eduardo Zavala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zavala shoots and misses
letting Peck counter with a right hand.
Peck throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Zavala crashing down! Zavala tries to stagger back to his feet but Peck just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Zavala asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bennett Peck!

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