Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Mettovaara vs Cabal
Date: May 11, 2025

#R1##TD#
Venegas drives through with a takedown into guard.

Kourov is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Venegas presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Venegas drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kourov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Venegas tries for a takedown but Kourov manages to get underhooks. #BC2#
Kourov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Venegas slips a jab and a cross from Kourov.
Kourov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Venegas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie Venegas . That's going to take a lot out of him.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Venegas got wobbled bad by a big combination! Kourov presses forward with punches and knees until Venegas stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Venegas closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vino Kourov!
Vino Kourov gave a mention to Feeble Fightware in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: TOF 228
Date: May 11, 2025

#R1#
Makkonen tries to close the distance and clinch but Jack swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Jack scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Makkonen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jack misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Makkonen tries to bench press Jack off him but Jack keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Makkonen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jack looks up at the clock and then as Makkonen takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jack smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Jack has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Makkonen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jack off and has taken his back!
Makkonen has the hooks in. Jack is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Jack breaks Makkonen's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
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!#SUB#
Makkonen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Makkonen is trying to control the position but Jack postures up. #T1#
Jack preventing the sweep.
Jack trying to control but Makkonen is working from the bottom.
Makkonen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jack lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jack wants to control from the top but Makkonen keeps moving. #SUB2#
Jack has gone for a leg lock! Makkonen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jack's guard.#REVR#
Makkonen preventing the sweep.
Jack lands a decent shot there.
Makkonen throwing strikes but missing.
Jack is trying to control the position but Makkonen postures up. #T2##SUB2#
Jack had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Makkonen defends it easily.
Jack utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Jack is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Makkonen is aware though and is defending well.
Makkonen stopping the sweep attempt from Jack.
Makkonen looking to pass the guard.
Makkonen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makkonen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Jack has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Makkonen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Jack looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Makkonen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jack is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Makkonen won't allow Jack to sweep him here.
Makkonen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Jack is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Makkonen is aware though and is defending well.
Jack looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jack is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Makkonen preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Jack is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makkonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Jack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makkonen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Makkonen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jack looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Jack trying to control the position.
Jack 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.
Makkonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Jack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jack trying to keep a closed guard but Makkonen is proving a slippery customer.
Makkonen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jack looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Makkonen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Makkonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Jack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Makkonen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jack avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jack throws out a counter right but Makkonen avoids it with no problem.
Makkonen punishes Jack's body with a nice straight punch.
Jack shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Makkonen sprawls well. Makkonen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jack gets slowly back to his feet.#T5#
Jack tries for a takedown but Makkonen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jack tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Makkonen defends well and Jack ends up having to push Makkonen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Make Makkonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cactus Jack.#CL#
Makkonen moves into range and clinches up with Jack.
Jack prevents the takedown attempt. #TD#
Makkonen gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Jack regains guard.
Makkonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Jack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jack striking off his back but it's not causing Makkonen any problems.
Jack preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Jack has his foot on Makkonen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Makkonen works his way back into a safe position though.
Makkonen scoring with some ground and pound.
Makkonen trying to control but Jack is working from the bottom.
Makkonen works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T6#
Makkonen trying to pass the guard but Jack defending well.
Makkonen prevents Jack from improving his position.
Makkonen stalling.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jack manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jack is looking to sweep but instead, Makkonen has passed into half guard.
Jack manages to get to full guard.
Jack trying to control the position. #T7#
Makkonen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Makkonen tries to free his leg and advance position but Jack is retaining full guard.
Jack wants to sweep but no luck.
Jack wants to get back to his feet but Makkonen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jack trying to keep a closed guard but Makkonen is proving a slippery customer.
Makkonen trying to control but Jack is working from the bottom.
Makkonen passes Jack's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Makkonen is looking to take a break and control but Jack is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Makkonen is trying to work for a kimura but Jack is defending well.
Jack wants to get back to full guard.#T8#
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.
Jack is still trying to improve position.
Jack is pressing down on Makkonen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jack can't keep his opponent in guard - Makkonen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Jack looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Makkonen trying to control the action but Jack is working from the bottom.
Jack is trying to maintain the position but Makkonen is very close to passing his half guard.
Jack wants to improve his position but Makkonen is controlling well. #T9#
Makkonen passes to side control.
Makkonen wants to control but Jack is keeping him busy.
Makkonen is really struggling to control Jack but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Makkonen in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jack tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Makkonen landing strikes.
Makkonen works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Jack is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Make Makkonen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Makkonen leaves Jack with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Makkonen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Jack shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jack showed some decent athleticism there.
Jack missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jack looks to land a strike but Makkonen avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#SUB2#
Jack has gone for a leg lock! Makkonen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jack's guard.#REVR#
Makkonen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makkonen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jack throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #T1#
Makkonen wants to control from the top but Jack keeps moving.
Makkonen stopping the sweep attempt from Jack.
Makkonen wants to control from the top but Jack keeps moving.
Makkonen is pushing down on Jack's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jack is fighting to maintain full guard but Makkonen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jack is trying to maintain the position but Makkonen is very close to passing his half guard.
Makkonen is trying to control. Jack wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jack looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jack is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Makkonen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Makkonen's back!
Well, with Jack on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Makkonen is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Jack struggling to land strikes to the head as Makkonen covers up. #T2#
Jack scores with punches from the back.
I really don't envy Makkonen right now.
Jack lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Makkonen. #SUB2#
Makkonen fending off the submission attempt from Jack.
Jack gets his hands free as Makkonen looks to control.
Cactus Jack has got the better of the ground game so far.
Makkonen prevents Jack from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Jack is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Makkonen knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Makkonen for a finish.
Jack not allowing Makkonen to control his hands. #T3#
Jack scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots. #SUB2#
Jack tightening his grip on Makkonen, looking for the choke.
Makkonen turns into Jack and is now in his guard.
Jack looking for a sweep. Not yet Jack, not yet.
Makkonen trying to control but Jack is working from the bottom.
Makkonen won't allow Jack to sweep him here.
Makkonen trying to control but Jack is working from the bottom.
Makkonen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jack keeping full guard, as Makkonen tries to pass.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Jack has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T4#
Jack looking for a sweep. Not yet Jack, not yet.
Makkonen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jack preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Makkonen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jack is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jack is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Makkonen postures up in Jack's guard and throws a big left but Jack blocks it.
Jack keeping moving, preventing Makkonen from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T5#
Makkonen stopping the sweep attempt from Jack.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Makkonen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jack takes one to the chin there.
Makkonen moves in looking to clinch but Jack pushes him off.
Jack throws a series of punches but Makkonen avoids them all with ease.
Makkonen cracks Jack with a right hand to the side of the head.
Makkonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Jack is just out of range.#TD2#
Jack scores with a takedown into Makkonen's guard.
Jack is breathing heavily.
Makkonen working a defensive guard here.
Jack is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Makkonen wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Jack got a little sloppy there for a moment and Makkonen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jack has managed to get both his arms back between Makkonen's legs - danger averted.#T6#
Jack connects with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Jack working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Makkonen's head.
Makkonen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jack scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jack content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Makkonen has momentary wrist control but Jack slips an elbow through the middle.
Jack trying to control but Makkonen is working from the bottom.
Jack is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Makkonen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Makkonen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jack trying to control the position from guard on top but Makkonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makkonen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T7#
Makkonen trying to control the position.
Jack works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Makkonen trying to hold on to Jack's head to control him but Jack postures up.
Jack is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jack is trying to control the action in half guard but Makkonen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Jack is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Makkonen is holding on to half guard well.#T8#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jack not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Makkonen is pressing down on Jack's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Makkonen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jack trying to control but Makkonen is working from the bottom.
Jack is looking to work some ground and pound but Makkonen has wrist control.
Jack postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jack lands a couple of elbows.
Makkonen controls Jack momentarily but Jack frees himself.
Jack postures up and lands a big shot to Makkonen's brow.
Jack won't allow Makkonen to sweep him here. #SU2#
Jack decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Makkonen, up you get! #T9#
Jack tries to score a power double leg takedown but Makkonen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jack somewhat.
Jack darts in looking for a takedown but Makkonen gets double underhooks and turns Jack into the cage.
A counter left hand to the body from Makkonen misses its target.
Make Makkonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cactus Jack.#CL#
Makkonen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jack, pushing him back against the cage.
Makkonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jack wants to get back to striking at distance but Makkonen won't allow it.
Makkonen has Jack pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jack manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Makkonen has hold of one of Jack's legs. Jack is fighting the takedown attempt but Makkonen gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Jack has his hands on Makkonen's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Jack has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Makkonen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jack is looking to sweep but instead, Makkonen has passed into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cactus Jack showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Jack uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Makkonen.
Makkonen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Makkonen throws a body punch but Jack moves out of range. #TD2#
Jack scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Makkonen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jack working the body and head with strikes.
Makkonen is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jack connects with a decent elbow.
Jack staying calm.
Jack working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makkonen gets back to half guard.
Jack slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Makkonen gets full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jack tries to free his leg and advance position but Makkonen is retaining full guard.
Jack wants to control from the top but Makkonen keeps moving.
Makkonen looking to control.
Jack lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Makkonen keeping moving, preventing Jack from controlling successfully.
Jack would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Makkonen trying to control the position.
Makkonen wants to control but Jack passes easily into half guard. #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.
Jack trying to control the action but Makkonen is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Jack is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Makkonen defends it well.
Jack prevents Makkonen from improving his position.#SUB2#
Jack is looking for a kimura here.
Jack is nestled in close to Makkonen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Jack is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Makkonen is just riding it out for now. Jack eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Jack thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Makkonen manages to get to full guard.
Jack lands a couple of digs.
Jack trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Makkonen manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Jack tries to strike from the bottom.
Jack tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Makkonen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jack working a defensive guard here. #T4#
Makkonen is fighting to break Jack's control of his arms but Jack is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jack utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jack holds on and takes a little breather.
Makkonen throwing strikes from guard but Jack blocks nicely.
Jack looking to control.
Jack keeping moving, preventing Makkonen from controlling successfully.
Jack is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T5##SUB#
Makkonen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Makkonen leaves Jack with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Makkonen feinted with a counter takedown.
Makkonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jack manages to avoid it.
Makkonen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Makkonen swats away the attempt to clinch by Jack.
Jack moves in looking to clinch but Makkonen pushes him off.#TD2#
Jack shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Makkonen's guard.
Jack tries to free his leg and advance position but Makkonen is retaining full guard.
Makkonen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Makkonen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jack is one step ahead there.
Jack makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T6#
Makkonen keeping full guard, as Jack tries to pass.
Jack passes Makkonen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jack is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jack tries to pass to full mount but Makkonen defends it. #SUB2#
Jack wants to work for an arm triangle but Makkonen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Makkonen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Makkonen.
Jack preventing the sweep. #T7#
Jack sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jack works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jack lands strikes from half guard.
Jack tries to pass the half guard into mount. Makkonen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Makkonen taking some punishment here, with Jack in his half guard.
Jack is trying to control the action in half guard but Makkonen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Jack is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Makkonen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jack looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Makkonen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jack is nestled in close to Makkonen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jack is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jack thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Makkonen's head. #T8##SUB2#
Jack is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jack throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Makkonen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Makkonen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jack lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jack is stalling in the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jack accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jack is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jack with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jack makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T9#
Jack lands a couple of elbows.
Jack stopping the sweep attempt from Makkonen.
Jack postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jack trying to stand up but can't free himself from Makkonen's guard.
Jack trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Makkonen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jack wanted to stand there but Makkonen had control of the position.
Makkonen trying to control the position.
Jack looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jack trying to control but Makkonen is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Makkonen misses with a wild body shot.
Jack is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cactus Jack comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jack 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cactus Jack!
Make Makkonen spoke after the fight, saying 'All in all, he was better tonight. Maybe i was slightly too confident with my boxing and it did not go that well... I had a perfect camp and preparation, but it is what it is. Congrats brotha, well played!'.

Event: GAMMA#1162 Fred v Kurt
Date: May 10, 2025

#R1#
Rivers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rainey.
Rivers lands a glancing blow to the side of Rainey's head.
Rainey throws an off balance right hand
and Rivers counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rainey definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rainey cracks Rivers with a good jab.
Rainey moves forwards but Rivers connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rivers digs a good hook to Rainey's body.
Rainey misses with an uppercut. Rivers saw that one coming.
Rivers swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A telegraphed right hand from Rainey misses the target.
Rivers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rainey.
Rainey tries to clinch there but Rivers circles away.
A little jabbing left from Rivers on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rivers throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rivers lands a jab-cross combination.
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!
Rainey throws a jab when Rivers was well out of range.
Bradley Rainey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rainey throws a poor cross that misses
and Rivers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rivers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Rainey jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rivers throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rivers scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rainey doesn't seem bothered though.
A slow jab from Rainey misses its intended target.
Rivers ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rainey takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rivers lands a lovely overhand right.
Rivers throws a right hand that Rainey ducks under and follows up with a left that Rainey also avoids with ease.
Rivers on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rainey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rivers.
Rainey moves in looking to clinch but Rivers pushes him off.
Rivers just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rivers misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Rivers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rainey misses the jab.
Rainey misses the jab.
Rivers is looking to clinch.
Rivers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rainey.
Rivers walks into a left hand.
Rainey takes one on the button.
Rivers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rainey.
Rainey misses with a looping left.
Rivers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rainey tries to counter with a takedown but Rivers is quick to defend against it.
Rivers misses with a wild body shot.
Rainey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rainey changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rivers throws a body shot but no joy.
Rivers throws out a loose jab but Rainey uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Rainey shoots in and bounces Rivers off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T3#
Rivers has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Our spies down at at Roosters Coop inform us that Rivers has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Rivers 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.#SUB2#
Rivers is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rainey postures up in Rivers's guard and throws a big left but Rivers blocks it.
Rainey working some strikes from top position.
Rivers looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rainey missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rainey lands a couple of digs.
Rivers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rainey wants to control from the top but Rivers keeps moving.
Rivers keeping full guard, as Rainey tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rivers is on top in guard. #REVB#
Rivers engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Rainey is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rivers preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clint Rivers dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Donk. Rivers catches Rainey right on the button with a cross.
Rainey missing with a left hand there. Rivers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Rivers misses.
Rainey tries to counter with a takedown but Rivers is quick to defend against it.
Rivers defending well as Rainey loads up on a big left hand.
Rainey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rivers. #TD#
Rivers gets caught flat footed, as Rainey shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Rivers pushes Rainey off and scrambles back to his feet.
Rainey is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The fighters circling - Rivers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rivers cracks Rainey with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rivers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rainey.
Rivers misses with a looping right.
Rainey changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rivers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rivers with a jab.
Rivers blocks a jab.
Rivers staying out of range there.#T1#
Rivers jabs at Rainey's body.
Rivers moves out of range of the strikes.
Rainey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rivers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#Rainey is rocked!
Rivers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rivers darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Rainey's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Rivers before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Clint Rivers!
After the big win, Clint Rivers made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Pulling Guard and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: SYN 1166 Brown vs. Gong
Date: May 10, 2025

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Inhanamoto looks to land a left hand but Crusher moved out of range nicely.
Crusher let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Inhanamoto scores with a push kick.
Inhanamoto throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Crusher counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Inhanamoto!
Inhanamoto is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Crusher wants to control but Inhanamoto is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crusher taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Crusher thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Crusher landing strikes. #CUT2#It looks like Ryu Inhanamoto has been cut.
Crusher trying to control the action but Inhanamoto is working from the bottom.
Crusher working the ground and pound.
Crusher tries to move to mount but Inhanamoto blocks the move with his legs.
Crusher working the ground and pound. #T2#
Crusher throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Inhanamoto dodges the ground and pound from Crusher .
Inhanamoto's coaches at Bushido Martial Arts have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Crusher in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Crusher tries to move to mount but Inhanamoto blocks the move with his legs.
Inhanamoto is not content to let Crusher control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crusher postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Inhanamoto is not content to let Crusher control the position.
Crusher is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T3#
Crusher is trying to ground and pound but Inhanamoto uses the momentary lack of control by Crusher to regain half guard.
Crusher seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Inhanamoto does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Crusher is looking for a kimura here.
Ground and pound from Crusher . #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#ES#
Inhanamoto manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Nice uppercut there from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crusher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Inhanamoto.
Crusher drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Inhanamoto defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jack Crusher will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ryu Inhanamoto's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Inhanamoto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crusher now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Inhanamoto misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD2#
and Crusher counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Crusher is trying to control the action in half guard but Inhanamoto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Inhanamoto is defending against the submission attempts here by Crusher .
Crusher stops Inhanamoto from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crusher throwing shots but Inhanamoto is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crusher lands strikes from half guard.#CUT2#Ryu Inhanamoto's cut is getting worse.#T1#
Crusher scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Crusher sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Inhanamoto defending well though.
Well, if Crusher is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Crusher lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #CUT2#Jeez, Ryu Inhanamoto's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ryu Inhanamoto's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jack Crusher !

Event: MFC - 76
Date: May 10, 2025

#R1#
A big left from Bjurstrom misses.
Bjurstrom avoids a punch combination nicely. #TD#
Bjurstrom feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Pizziconi keeping moving, preventing Bjurstrom from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Pizziconi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bjurstrom is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjurstrom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Pizziconi has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pizziconi holds on and takes a little breather.
Pizziconi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bjurstrom is one step ahead there. #T1#
Bjurstrom trying to control the position from guard on top but Pizziconi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bjurstrom engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bjurstrom trying to control but Pizziconi is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bjurstrom lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bjurstrom throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Pizziconi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bjurstrom avoids it really well and circles away.
Pizziconi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fighters circling - Bjurstrom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good standup being displayed there by Pizziconi as he connects with a hook.
Bjurstrom stuffs the takedown.
Bjurstrom throws a body shot but no joy.
Osmany Pizziconi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pizziconi walks into a straight right hand from Bjurstrom.#T3##CL2#
Pizziconi moves into the clinch successfully.
Pizziconi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bjurstrom smiles and moves away.
Marco Bjurstrom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osmany Pizziconi.
Pizziconi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bjurstrom as he avoids it easily.
Pizziconi lands with a nice combination. Bjurstrom backs away looking to recover.#CL2#
Pizziconi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bjurstrom, pushing him back against the cage.
Pizziconi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bjurstrom pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL2#
Pizziconi closes the distance and clinches.
Bjurstrom can't find room to land a body shot as Pizziconi controls the action. #BC#
Bjurstrom manages to break the clinch.
A slow jab from Bjurstrom misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Bjurstrom misses the target.
Bjurstrom scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bjurstrom throws a sloppy head kick and Pizziconi moves out of range easily.
Pizziconi unleashes a big counter combination but Bjurstrom bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T4##TD#
Bjurstrom shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bjurstrom was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Pizziconi wants to control but Bjurstrom postures up.#SUB#
Bjurstrom working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pizziconi tries to buck Bjurstrom off but Bjurstrom is having none of it.
Pizziconi is still trying to improve position.
Bjurstrom trying to control the action but Pizziconi is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Bjurstrom dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Bjurstrom dips to his left and cracks Pizziconi with an uppercut!#TD2#
Pizziconi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bjurstrom is trying to defend but Pizziconi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bjurstrom trying to control but Pizziconi postures up.
Pizziconi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Bjurstrom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pizziconi pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjurstrom tries to get to full guard but Pizziconi has control of the leg.
Pizziconi drops an elbow to the side of Bjurstrom's head.
Pizziconi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1#
Bjurstrom wants to improve his position but Pizziconi is controlling well.
Osmany Pizziconi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bjurstrom holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Bjurstrom might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pizziconi is thwarting Bjurstrom's attempts to control the position.
Bjurstrom wants to get back to full guard but Pizziconi has passed into side control.
Pizziconi working the ground and pound from side control.
Pizziconi lands a decent elbow from side control.
Pizziconi scoring with punches and elbows.
Bjurstrom is trying to get back to half guard.
Pizziconi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pizziconi lands a decent elbow from side control.
Pizziconi trying to control the action but Bjurstrom is working from the bottom. #T2#
Pizziconi landing a few strikes.
Pizziconi is chipping away with strikes.
Pizziconi landing strikes.
Bjurstrom tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pizziconi controlling from side mount. #T3#
Pizziconi working away.
Bjurstrom is looking for a sweep.
Bjurstrom is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bjurstrom has hold of Pizziconi's hands but Pizziconi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pizziconi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bjurstrom trying to hold on to Pizziconi's head to control him but Pizziconi postures up.
Pizziconi controlling the action here.
Pizziconi 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. #T4#
Pizziconi winds up and cracks Bjurstrom with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pizziconi is looking to take a break and control but Bjurstrom is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pizziconi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Well, if Pizziconi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Bjurstrom has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pizziconi is working away from the top position though.
Pizziconi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pizziconi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bjurstrom is trying to maintain the position but Pizziconi is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Pizziconi is looking for a kimura here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Osmany Pizziconi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Pizziconi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bjurstrom tries to avoid it but Pizziconi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bjurstrom to the ground. Bjurstrom escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pizziconi.
Bjurstrom plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Pizziconi shoots in looking for a takedown but Bjurstrom manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pizziconi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Marco Bjurstrom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osmany Pizziconi.
Bjurstrom jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pizziconi goes for a double leg but Bjurstrom avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bjurstrom continues to drive forward.
Pizziconi shoots in looking for a takedown but Bjurstrom manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pizziconi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bjurstrom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pizziconi was well out of range. Poor timing from Bjurstrom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pizziconi shoots in but no luck this time.
Bjurstrom throws a big counter combination but Pizziconi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A big right from Bjurstrom misses.
Bjurstrom throws a head kick that misses.
Bjurstrom sizes up Pizziconi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bjurstrom is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T1#
Pizziconi fails to land the takedown.
Bjurstrom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bjurstrom looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bjurstrom pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pizziconi back to the cage. Bjurstrom follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CL2#
Pizziconi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bjurstrom has a couple of punches blocked by Pizziconi.
Pizziconi wants a takedown. #BC#
Bjurstrom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bjurstrom uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Marco Bjurstrom is winning the standup battle so far.
Bjurstrom throws a head kick but Pizziconi moves out of range.
Pizziconi slips a straight right by Bjurstrom.
Pizziconi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Pizziconi shoots in and bounces Bjurstrom off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bjurstrom keeping moving, preventing Pizziconi from controlling successfully. #T2#
Bjurstrom looking to control. #SUB#
Bjurstrom looking for a guillotine here but Pizziconi defends easily.
Pizziconi controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Bjurstrom has his foot on Pizziconi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pizziconi works his way back into a safe position though.
Pizziconi wanted to stand there but Bjurstrom had control of the position.
Pizziconi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Bjurstrom can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pizziconi controls the pace.
Pizziconi throwing strikes from guard but Bjurstrom blocks nicely.
Pizziconi trying to control but Bjurstrom is working from the bottom.
Pizziconi tries to free his leg and advance position but Bjurstrom is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pizziconi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL2#
Bjurstrom gets tackled into the cage by Pizziconi. Pizziconi maintains the clinch.
Bjurstrom can't break the clinch. #T4#
Pizziconi goes for a takedown attempt but Bjurstrom pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A jab from Bjurstrom misses.
Bjurstrom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pizziconi misses with a low kick.
Bjurstrom half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bjurstrom misses with a hook.
Pizziconi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bjurstrom's waist but Bjurstrom gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pizziconi off to one side.
Bjurstrom fails with a takedown attempt.
Pizziconi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bjurstrom swivels and escapes.
Pizziconi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD#
Bjurstrom drives through with a takedown into Pizziconi's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Bjurstrom has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Pizziconi to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Bjurstrom is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Pizziconi pulls down on the head and he's put Bjurstrom to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Osmany Pizziconi!
In his post fight interview, Osmany Pizziconi started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Just Fight 7
Date: May 07, 2025

#R1#
Craven lunges at Carrillo-Moreno with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Carrillo-Moreno's hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Craven 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.
Craven fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Carrillo-Moreno.#TD2#
Craven looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Craven prevents Carrillo-Moreno from improving his position.
Carrillo-Moreno is trying to control but can't.
Carrillo-Moreno's coaches at London MMA Club have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Carrillo-Moreno makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Carrillo-Moreno.#SUB#
Carrillo-Moreno had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Craven defends it easily.
Carrillo-Moreno pulls Craven in close to his closed guard and prevents Craven from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craven lands a couple of digs.
Craven postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Carrillo-Moreno is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T1#
Craven is staying active underneath Carrillo-Moreno, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Craven moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Craven escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Carrillo-Moreno gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Carrillo-Moreno thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Craven wants to stand but Carrillo-Moreno is controlling the position.
Craven keeping moving, preventing Carrillo-Moreno from controlling successfully.
Carrillo-Moreno is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Craven is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Craven working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Carrillo-Moreno doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Carrillo-Moreno manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Craven is trying to control the position but Carrillo-Moreno postures up. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Carrillo-Moreno got a little sloppy there for a moment and Craven has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Carrillo-Moreno has managed to get both his arms back between Craven's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Carrillo-Moreno drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Craven dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Craven throwing strikes from guard but Carrillo-Moreno blocks nicely.
Craven throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Craven throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carrillo-Moreno works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Craven scoring with some ground and pound.
Carrillo-Moreno keeping moving, preventing Craven from controlling successfully.
Craven stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carrillo-Moreno swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Craven lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Craven loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Carrillo-Moreno keeping moving, preventing Craven from controlling successfully.
Craven postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Craven trying to control the position from guard on top but Carrillo-Moreno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carrillo-Moreno lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Craven is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Carrillo-Moreno is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Carrillo-Moreno is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Craven is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Craven has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Carrillo-Moreno trying to keep a closed guard but Craven is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
Craven scoring with some ground and pound.
Craven stands up over Carrillo-Moreno, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Craven throws a sloppy strike and Carrillo-Moreno has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Craven is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Carrillo-Moreno!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, 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: Just Fight 7
Date: May 07, 2025

#R1#
A head kick misses from Bilesdon.
Orcarm takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bilesdon delivers a nice body kick.
Orcarm is breathing heavily.
Orcarm shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bilesdon sprawls well. Bilesdon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Orcarm gets slowly back to his feet.
Bilesdon steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Orcarm.#TD#
Orcarm shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Orcarm showed some decent athleticism there.
Bilesdon is holding on to half guard well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bilesdon wants to control the action here but instead Orcarm manages to pass to full mount! #T1#
Orcarm punishing his opponent with strikes.
Orcarm throws some wild stikes that Bilesdon manages to avoid easily.
Bilesdon bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Orcarm not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bilesdon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bilesdon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Orcarm looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Bilesdon postures up.
Bilesdon trying to control but Orcarm is working from the bottom.
Bilesdon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bilesdon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Orcarm seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Bilesdon wants to control from the top but Orcarm keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bilesdon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bilesdon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Bilesdon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bilesdon stopping the sweep attempt from Orcarm.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bilesdon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orcarm moves away.
Orcarm fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bilesdon avoids it really well and circles away.
Bilesdon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Orcarm fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Murfum Orcarm. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Orcarm shoots in and drives through. Bilesdon sprawls well.
Bilesdon throws a sloppy head kick and Orcarm moves out of range easily.
A left and a right from Bilesdon both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#It looks like Murfum Orcarm has been cut.
Orcarm takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bilesdon swats away the attempt to clinch by Orcarm.#KD2#
Bilesdon lands a big right hand that sends Orcarm crashing to the mat! Bilesdon stays standing though and waves Orcarm back to his feet!
Orcarm shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bilesdon but Bilesdon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Orcarm gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Bilesdon gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Omnicron Bilesdon!
A victorious Omnicron Bilesdon 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: May 02, 2025

#R1#
Fairtex tries for a takedown but Mir circles away easily#CL#
and Mir moves into the clinch.
Fairtex is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A bit of stalling here from Mir.
Mir tries to throw a body punch but Fairtex avoids it by throwing Mir back against the cage. #BC#
Mir manages to break the clinch.
Mir throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fairtex just misses with a punch to the body.
Mir fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fairtex is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Fairtex gets tackled into the cage by Mir. Mir maintains the clinch.
Mir presses Fairtex against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Mir manages to break the clinch. #TD#
Mir drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fairtex is wriggling around but Mir manages to pass to half guard. #REVB#
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!
Mir trying to control the pace. #T1##SUB#
Mir is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fairtex defends it well.
Mir lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Mir is looking for a kimura but Fairtex is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mir to get the leverage.
Mir working over Fairtex with some ground and pound. Fairtex looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fairtex is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mir scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mir lands strikes from half guard.
Fairtex is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mir scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mir winds up and cracks Fairtex with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #ROC#Fairtex is rocked!
Fairtex trying to hold on to Mir's head to control him but Mir postures up.
Mir content to control rather than advance. #T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mir drops an elbow to the side of Fairtex's head.
Nice strikes from Mir there.
Mir lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fairtex is still in real trouble! Can Mir finish him?
Mir takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fairtex on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Mir.
Mir tries to stand but can't do so whilst Fairtex controls his leg.
Mir scores with a big shot! Fairtex's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Fairtex! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frankie Mir!
A victorious Frankie Mir 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 27, 2025

#R1##TD#
Hulk feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Batdorani is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hulk dives into side control. #REVB#
Batdorani is looking to reverse the position.
Hulk lands a nice forearm strike.
Batdorani is letting Hulk control him for a moment.
Hulk trying to control the position but Batdorani is working away.
Hulk creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Batdorani is trying to get back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Batdorani can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hulk working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #SUB#
Hulk tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hulk has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hulk scores with punches from side control. #T1##SUB#
Hulk is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Batdorani has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hulk scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Batdorani is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Hulk can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iranian Hulk!
An out of breath Iranian Hulk thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GAMMA#1158 Buster v Bill
Date: Apr 26, 2025

#R1#
Mir uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hargrave.
Hargrave throws out a loose jab but Mir uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hargrave checks a leg kick nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Hargrave misses its target.
Hargrave avoids a punch combination nicely.
A jab from Hargrave does it's job there.
Mir uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hargrave.
Mir steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hargrave.
Hargrave throws out a loose jab but Mir uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mir feints the counter takedown.
Hargrave's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mir under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hargrave moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mir drops his hands momentarily and Hargrave takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hargrave throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Hargrave backs off Mir throws a huge counter combo but Hargrave manages to avoid it all.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mir takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1##TD2#
Mir drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hargrave working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mir. #SUB#
Hargrave working for a triangle but Mir defends it easily.
Hargrave being controlled here, momentarily.
Hargrave trying to control the position.
Mir wants to control from the top but Hargrave keeps moving.
Mir with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
Mir trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hargrave manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Mir wants to sweep but no luck.
Hargrave trying to control the position from guard on top but Mir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hargrave won't allow Mir to sweep him here.
Hargrave sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mir's guard. #SUB#
Hargrave seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Hargrave is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hargrave trying to pass the guard but Mir defending well. #T3#
Mir flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Mir gets back to full guard.
Mir tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hargrave is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mir controls Hargrave momentarily but Hargrave frees himself.
Hargrave stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mir swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mir keeping moving, preventing Hargrave from controlling successfully.
Hargrave 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. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mir looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hargrave is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hargrave looks to score with a jab to the body but Mir is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mir! But no joy.
A big right from Hargrave misses.
Mir shoots in for a takedown but Hargrave shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hargrave is looking to counter punch.
Mir takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tyson Hargrave seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hargrave throws a hook but Mir avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mir is defended easily by Hargrave.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mir ducks under a wild hook from Hargrave.
Mir wants to counter the offense by Hargrave and move into the clinch position.
Mir takes one to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Hargrave dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nice body punch from Hargrave.
Mir throws the kick towards the body but Hargrave avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hargrave. Mir does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hargrave scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mir doesn't seem bothered though.
Hargrave stuffs the takedown attempt from Mir. Mir gets slowly back to his feet.
Mir moves away from the strike by Hargrave.
Hargrave is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mir can do to turn this around?
Hargrave scores with a jab to the head.
A big right from Hargrave misses.
Tyson Hargrave is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mir takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hargrave ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hargrave connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mir momentarily.
Hargrave rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mir counters with a low kick, right behind Hargrave 's knee.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Hargrave gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Hargrave throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hargrave.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hargrave creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hargrave has a couple of punches blocked by Mir.
Hargrave lands a right hand.
Hargrave misses with a body punch.
Mir has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mir blocks an uppercut.
Hargrave throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mirs head.
Hargrave lands a right hand. #BC2#
Mir escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mir dives in and grabs Hargrave's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hargrave pushes down on Mir's head and hops out.
Hargrave looks to land a left hand but Mir moved out of range nicely.
Mir slips a jab from Hargrave.
Hargrave waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mir.#T2#
Hargrave slaps away a takedown attempt from Mir, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tyson Hargrave has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie Mir.
Hargrave lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice sprawl there from Hargrave as Mir shoots in.
Hargrave scores with a hook to the body. Mir takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hargrave swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mir throws out a counter right but Hargrave avoids it with no problem.
Hargrave tests Mir's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hargrave throws a shot to the body.
Hargrave lands a nice hook to Mir's body. Mir takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mir is breathing heavily.
Hargrave lands a jab to the nose.#TD2#
Mir dives in and scores a takedown into Hargrave's guard.#T3#
Hargrave avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hargrave has momentary wrist control but Mir slips an elbow through the middle.
Mir postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hargrave has his foot on Mir's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mir works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mir accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Mir has gone for a leg lock! Hargrave slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mir's guard.#REVR#
Hargrave trying to control but Mir is working from the bottom.
Mir has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hargrave has passed into side control.
Mir can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Mir throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Mir is looking for a sweep.
Mir gets back to half guard.
Hargrave passes the guard and advances to mount!
Mir throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Hargrave dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Hargrave lands with a good body shot.
Mir slips under a jab from Hargrave.
Hargrave lands with a right hand.
Hargrave pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hargrave moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hargrave fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mir throws a right hand that Hargrave ducks under and follows up with a left that Hargrave also avoids with ease.
Hargrave scores with a nice right hand.
Hargrave catches Mir with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hargrave lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mir circles away quickly and effectively.
Mir lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD2#
Mir shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mir was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hargrave gets back to half guard.#T1##SUB#
Hargrave actively working from the bottom here.
Mir controlling the pace.
Mir throwing shots but Hargrave is blocking nicely.
Hargrave gets back to full guard.
Mir looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mir won't allow Hargrave to sweep him here. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hargrave keeping moving, preventing Mir from controlling successfully.
Mir postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mir looking to pass the guard.
Mir missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Hargrave working for a triangle but Mir defends it easily. #SUB#
Hargrave has his foot on Mir's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mir works his way back into a safe position though.#T3##SUB#
Mir avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Frankie Mir has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mir wants to pass the guard but Hargrave is keeping the position.#SUB#
Hargrave looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mir trying to control the position from guard on top but Hargrave is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mir lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mir lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mir trying to control but Hargrave is working from the bottom.
Frankie Mir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mir might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hargrave haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mir loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mir looking to sit in guard and control but Hargrave gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Hargrave preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Hargrave avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tyson Hargrave is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mir keeping moving, preventing Hargrave from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Hargrave drops back looking for a leg! Mir is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mir manages to kick Hargrave off! Hargrave jumps back into Mir's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Hargrave showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hargrave, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Hargrave!
After the fight, Tyson Hargrave was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: SMASH: Lang vs Jones
Date: Apr 26, 2025

#R1#
Lee fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL#
Lee drives through and clinches with Man against the cage.
Lee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lee is struggling to control the position.
Man is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lee is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lee works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Man has Lee pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lee manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Zombie Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stan Man.
Lee scores with a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Man jumps guard and drags Lee to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Lee is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Man 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.
Lee sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL#
Lee clinches up with Man and pushes him back against the cage.
Man jumps guard but Lee turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lee prevents the takedown attempt.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Man avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Lee.
Man fails to pull guard.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lee misses with a punch to the body.
Lee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Man drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lee pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've been told by Lee's head coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zombie Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lee looks to land a combination but Man avoids it well.
Man shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lee as he avoids it easily.
Lee scores with a hook to the body. Man takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T3#
Lee lands with an overhand left.
Lee connects with a body shot that sends Man's belly button to the back.
Man takes one to the side of the head.
Man throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lee counters with a straight right hand.
Lee lands with a nice combination. Man backs away looking to recover.
Lee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Man throws a right hand that Lee ducks under and follows up with a left that Lee also avoids with ease.
Nice uppercut lands for Lee. That snapped Man's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee misses with the combination.
Nice takedown defense from Lee. No joy for Man on that attempt.
Lee scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A right-left combo lands from Lee. #T4#
Lee connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Lee moves into the clinch successfully.
Lee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mans head.
Man jumps guard but Lee stands there with Man around his waist. Man gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Man jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lee walks away with a smile on his face. Man gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Man takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Man doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lee counters with a three punch combo that has Man backing up. Man nods at Lee to acknowledge the strikes.
Man takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #TD2#
Man fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lee to the ground. Man is now in Lee's guard.

Lee pushes Man off and scrambles back to his feet.
Man takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zombie Lee dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Lee lunges at Man with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Man's hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Lee as he connects with a hook.
Lee lands a glancing blow to the side of Man's head.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Man tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lee swivels and escapes.
Lee catches Man with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zombie Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
Lee lands a nice looking body shot. #CL#
Lee gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Lee tries to work over Man's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zombie Lee has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Lee breaks the clinch.
Lee misses with a hook. Man ducked under it nicely.
Man tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Man shoots in for a double leg but Lee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Man manages to avoid it.
Man avoids the body shot from Lee. #T1#
Lee defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Man.
Zombie Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stan Man.#CL#
Lee has closed the distance and engaged Man in a clinch.
Man is trying to drag Lee to the mat but Lee just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Man tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Man is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lee gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lee scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Lee.
Man is breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Lee.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lee.
Lee taking a breather.
Lee seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Man can do to turn this around?
Man's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Man is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lee to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Lee manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Man shoots and misses
and Lee counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lee scores with a hook to the body.
Lee stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Man tries for a takedown but Lee manages to get underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lee.
Lee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Man.
Man tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lee gets through Man's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Man goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lee prevents it.
Lee stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lee scores with a nice hook to the head.
Man jumps guard but Lee turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Man can't get the takedown. #T3#
Lee digs a right hand underneath Man's ribcage. Man let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lee is working Man over against the cage.
Lee works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lee leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Lee.
Lee digs a right hand into Man's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Man's gas tank.
Lee digs a right hand into Man's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Man's gas tank.
Lee lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Lee.
A short body shot lands from Lee as the two fighters clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Lee.
Lee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Lee.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left hand lands to the body for Lee. #T4#
Lee scores with a shot to the side of Man's head.
Lee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Man or not.
A hook to the body from Lee.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lee.
Lee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lee stalling the fight.
Good body shot from Lee.
Lee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Man jumps guard but Lee turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Man is trying to break the clinch but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Lee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lee scores with a shoulder strike.
Lee is stalling here.
Man tries to pull guard but Lee won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zombie Lee dominated that second round.
That's time! Lee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lee dips to his left and cracks Man with an uppercut!
Lee misses with a body shot.
Man tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Man's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lee connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Man scrambles back to his feet.
Man avoids the body shot from Lee.
Man changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Man does a little dance to reset his feet.
Man darts in looking for a takedown but Lee gets double underhooks and turns Man into the cage.
Man shoots in but Lee avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lee was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee cracks Man with a good jab.
Man takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Lee clinches up against the cage.
Man tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lee smiles and moves away.
Zombie Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stan Man.
Lee swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Man.#T1#
Lee moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Zombie Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Man swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lee counters with a straight right hand.
Man closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lee circles away.
Man slips a jab and a cross from Lee.
Man has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Man ducks right into an uppercut from Lee.
Lee stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lee wants it to stay on the feet.
Man shoots and misses #CL#
and Lee counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lee.
Lee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Man is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lee to keep the fight standing.#T2#
Lee lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man tries to pull guard but Lee forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The referee calls for Lee to work.
Lee lands a body punch.
Man jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lee walks away with a smile on his face. Man gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Lee has Man up against the cage in a clinch.
Lee is working Man over against the cage.
Lee pushes Man back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mans head.
Lee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Man tries to pull guard but Lee won't allow it.
Man can't get the takedown.
Lee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lee avoiding damage.
Man is trying to force a seperation but Lee has the dominant position.#T3#
Lee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Man or not.
Lee throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lee lands a body punch in the clinch.
Man's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lee displaying some good clinch control by pressing Man up against the cage.
Lee lands with a left to the head.
Zombie Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A body shot lands from Lee.
Man drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Man is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lee to keep the fight standing.#T4#
Man tries to pull guard but Lee won't allow it.
Man has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lee avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Man backwards. #BC#
Lee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lee lands with an overhand left.
Lee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lee lands a two punch combo.
Stan Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Lee forces Man back against the cage and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Lee.
Man wants to take the fight to the mat but Lee manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lee manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Man fails to pull the fight into his guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zombie Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lee 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:25
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:25
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zombie Lee!
Post fight, Zombie Lee stared into the camera and said 'BUY BITCOIN'.

Event: MFC - 73
Date: Apr 26, 2025

#R1#
Pizziconi fails with a takedown attempt.
Mercer stuffs the takedown attempt from Pizziconi. Pizziconi gets slowly back to his feet.
Osmany Pizziconi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pizziconi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mercer circles away.
Bobby Mercer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osmany Pizziconi.
Pizziconi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mercer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pizziconi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mercer defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mercer wants it to stay on the feet.
Mercer throws a head kick but Pizziconi moves out of range.
Mercer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pizziconi tries to close the distance and clinch but Mercer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pizziconi checks a leg kick nicely.#T1##TD2#
Pizziconi feints and as Mercer raises his hands in defense, Pizziconi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mercer wants to stand but Pizziconi is controlling the position.
Pizziconi content to stall in guard here.
Mercer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pizziconi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pizziconi trying to control the position from guard on top but Mercer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mercer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pizziconi is one step ahead there.
Pizziconi slips nicely into half guard.
Mercer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Pizziconi prevents Mercer from standing back up.
Pizziconi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pizziconi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mercer's head.
Ground and pound from Pizziconi.
Pizziconi is trying to control. Mercer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mercer wants to get back to full guard.
Pizziconi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pizziconi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mercer pushes Pizziconi off looking to stand but Pizziconi dives back in and keeps control.
Mercer is concentrating on defense, preventing Pizziconi from advancing position.
Pizziconi is taking a breather. Mercer 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.#T3#
Mercer trying to hold on to Pizziconi's head to control him but Pizziconi postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mercer works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pizziconi chips away with some ground and pound.
Mercer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pizziconi on the ground.
Pizziconi stays in close to Mercer's body and controls the position.
Pizziconi wants to control from the top but Mercer keeps moving.
Pizziconi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pizziconi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mercer.
Pizziconi 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.#T4#
Mercer fails to land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mercer. Pizziconi does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Mercer moves into the clinch successfully.
Mercer tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #TD2#
Pizziconi jumps guard and drags Mercer to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Pizziconi keeping moving, preventing Mercer from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pizziconi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mercer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bobby Mercer will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Pizziconi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pizziconi showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Pizziconi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mercer is trying to control but can't.
Pizziconi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Pizziconi.
Pizziconi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pizziconi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pizziconi with a nice head shot there.
Mercer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Pizziconi is looking for a sweep. Mercer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mercer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pizziconi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Pizziconi actively working from the bottom here.
Pizziconi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pizziconi is staying active underneath Mercer, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pizziconi is looking to improve his position.
Pizziconi is holding on to half guard well.
Mercer wants to control but Pizziconi is keeping him busy.
Mercer perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bobby Mercer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pizziconi shoots in and drives through. Mercer sprawls well.
Pizziconi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pizziconi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mercer circles away.#T3##CL2#
Pizziconi clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Mercer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mercer misses with a wild body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pizziconi.
Mercer is looking for a counter combo.
Bobby Mercer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osmany Pizziconi.
Mercer lands a nice shot that snaps Pizziconi's head back.
Pizziconi wants to clinch up but Mercer keeps it at a distance.
A punch combination from Mercer misses.
Mercer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pizziconi can do to turn this around?
Pizziconi misses with a takedown attempt - Mercer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pizziconi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Mercer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pizziconi walks into a left hand.
Mercer misses with a combination #TD2#
and Pizziconi counters with a single leg into guard. Mercer didn't expect that.

Mercer has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Pizziconi off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pizziconi shoots in but no luck this time.
Pizziconi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mercer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pizziconi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pizziconi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mercer as he jumps to the side.
Nice sprawl there from Mercer as Pizziconi shoots in.
Mercer stuffs the takedown attempt from Pizziconi. Pizziconi gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Mercer dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Pizziconi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pizziconi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mercer as he jumps to the side.
Mercer lands a slapping body shot. #TD2#
Pizziconi feints and as Mercer raises his hands in defense, Pizziconi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Mercer has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Pizziconi off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pizziconi is defended easily by Mercer.
Mercer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Nice uppercut there from Mercer.
Bobby Mercer is winning the standup battle so far.
Mercer tries to clinch up but Pizziconi circles away and keeps his distance.
A head kick by Pizziconi misses
enabling Mercer to counter with a crisp jab.
Pizziconi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Pizziconi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mercer.
Pizziconi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mercer.
Pizziconi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like Mercer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pizziconi.
Bobby Mercer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osmany Pizziconi.
Pizziconi tries to clinch but Mercer is having none of it.
No luck for Pizziconi with that takedown attempt.
Pizziconi slips a jab and a cross from Mercer.
Mercer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pizziconi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Pizziconi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A big left from Mercer misses.
Pizziconi feints the counter takedown.
Mercer lands the left hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pizziconi or perhaps it was just good defense by Mercer, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Pizziconi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pizziconi being controlled against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T3#
Pizziconi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mercer pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mercer works over Pizziconi's head and body with a nice combination.
Pizziconi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pizziconi tries to clinch but Mercer moves out of range.
Mercer stuffs the takedown attempt from Pizziconi. Pizziconi gets slowly back to his feet.
Mercer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mercer throws a series of punches but Pizziconi moves out of range.
Pizziconi avoids the head kick by Mercer.
Mercer misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD2#
and Pizziconi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Pizziconi throwing shots but Mercer is blocking nicely.
Osmany Pizziconi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Mercer is trying to maintain the position but Pizziconi is very close to passing his half guard.
Mercer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pizziconi.
Mercer tries to roll over but Pizziconi keeps him under control.
Nice strikes from Pizziconi there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mercer trying to control but Pizziconi postures up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pizziconi lands a nice short elbow.
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. Pizziconi connects with a nice short shot to Mercer's temple.
Mercer is looking for a sweep. Pizziconi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bobby Mercer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Mercer here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Pizziconi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Mercer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mercer, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Mercer!
Bobby Mercer made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'What a ride it's been Dynasty! I loved every minute here! This org is one of the best around & it's not going anywhere, anytime soon. Love you all! Glad I could end on a high note! Sorry Diogo, there's not gona be a rubber match.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2025

#R1#
Butler darts in looking for a takedown but Diddler gets double underhooks and turns Butler into the cage.
Diddler looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Butler prevents Diddler from breaking the clinch.
Diddler is trying to push Butler away but Butler has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Diddler wants to get back to striking at distance but Butler won't allow it. #BC2#
Diddler manages to break the clinch.
Diddler is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD#
Butler shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Diddler is trying to defend but Butler finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Butler is working for a kimura but Diddler is defending it quite comfortably.
Butler landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butler content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Butler looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Diddler with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Diddler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Butler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Butler is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Butler perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Butler is nestled in close to Diddler, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Butler landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC#Diddler is rocked!
Nice strikes from Butler there.
Diddler is still in real trouble! Can Butler finish him?
Butler lands strikes from half guard.
Diddler is trying to get back to full guard.
Butler lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Diddler! More strikes land and this one is all over! Butler jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Braedon Butler!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2025

#R1#
Hulk misses with a takedown attempt
and Yamaguchi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yamaguchi lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT#It looks like Iranian Hulk has been cut.#TD2#
Hulk looking to score a takedown here. Yamaguchi is defending well but Hulk drives through and ends up in Yamaguchi's guard.
Hulk controlling from the top position.
Hulk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yamaguchi is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hulk thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hulk passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T1#
Hulk taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Hulk tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Hulk is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Yamaguchi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hulk tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T2##SUB2#
Hulk has hold of Yamaguchi's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Yamaguchi tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Hulk cranks the arm and Yamaguchi screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Yamaguchi, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Iranian Hulk!
An out of breath Iranian Hulk thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2025

#R1##TD#
Metu decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Butler looking for submissions off his back.
Metu is trying to control. Butler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Butler gets full guard.
Metu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Butler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Butler wants to sweep here but Metu controlling him for the moment.
Butler is pulling down on Metu's head. It's preventing any offense from Metu, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butler 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.#T1##SUB2#
Metu is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Butler has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Metu is looking to defend but Butler has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Metu! Butler pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Metu taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Braedon Butler!

Event: TOF 222
Date: Apr 20, 2025

#R1#
Jack will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stylez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jack.
A big right from Stylez misses.
Jack closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stylez circles away.
Stylez throws a counter combo.
Jack tries to close the distance and clinch but Stylez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stylez! But no joy.
Jack misses with a few strikes there.
Jack scores with a jab.#CL2#
Stylez rushes Jack and presses him up against the cage.
Stylez avoids the elbow strike from Jack, against the cage.
Stylez prevents the takedown attempt.
Jack has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stylez after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cactus Jack. 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.
Stylez is stalling here.
Stylez gets underhooks to prevent Jack's takedown attempt.
Stylez pushes off an throws an elbow but Jack leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stylez slows down the pace here.
Jack goes for a takedown attempt but Stylez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jack looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Jack shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD2#
and Stylez counters with a nice right hand that sends Jack toppling to the canvas! Jack scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Stylez finish him?!#ROC2#Jack is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Cactus Jack has been cut.
Jack is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stylez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jack is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jack looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jack moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
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!
Jack lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stylez circles away quickly and effectively.
Stylez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jack looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jack is breathing heavily.
Stylez measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Jack! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Bubba Stylez!
Bubba Stylez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GAMMA#1156 Kurt v Jai
Date: Apr 19, 2025

#R1#
Hulk shoots in but Posey avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hulk slips a straight right by Posey .
Hulk drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Posey defends it well.
Hulk shoots for a double leg takedown but Posey sprawls well. He's pushed Hulk's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hulk fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Buster Posey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iranian Hulk.
Hulk shoots in looking for a takedown but Posey manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hulk's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hulk shoots in looking for a takedown. Posey tries to sprawl out of it but Hulk keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Posey manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
An attempted straight right counter from Posey misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Posey cracks Hulk with a good jab.#T1##TD2#
Hulk shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hulk was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2#
Hulk wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Posey , who protects the arm well.
Hulk prevents Posey from escaping the position.
Posey dodges the ground and pound from Hulk.#ES#
Posey bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Posey throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hulk with a poor takedown
and Posey counters with a straight right hand.
Posey stuffs the takedown attempt from Hulk. Hulk gets slowly back to his feet.
Posey swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD#
Posey lands a big head kick that sends Hulk tumbling to the mat! Posey takes a step backwards and waves Hulk back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Hulk is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Iranian Hulk has been cut.
Posey closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Hulk out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Buster Posey !
Buster Posey was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: GAMMA#1153 Clappertron v Young
Date: Apr 12, 2025

#R1#
Peterson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rainey backs up against the cage.
Rainey throws a low kick but Peterson moves out of range easily.
Peterson misses with an uppercut. Rainey saw that one coming.
Rainey tries to clinch but Peterson is having none of it.
Peterson swinging wildly here.
Rainey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Peterson.
Phoenix Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rainey tries to clinch but Peterson moves out of range.
Rainey connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Peterson's hands.
Rainey sizes up Peterson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Peterson throws a hook to the side of Rainey's head but Rainey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Peterson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rainey swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Peterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Peterson throws a chopping leg kick but Rainey manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Decent striking displayed by Peterson there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rainey bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Peterson's head.
Peterson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A nice inside leg kick there by Peterson. That's going to slow Rainey down.
Rainey definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Peterson misses with the combination.
Peterson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rainey's sensitive parts. #T1#
Peterson throws a leg kick but Rainey sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rainey scores with a jab. Peterson acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC#Peterson is rocked!
Peterson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Peterson is still on wobbly legs! Can Rainey finish him?
Rainey dodges the punch combination from Peterson.
Peterson seems to have recovered his senses.
Peterson just misses with a punch to the body.
Rainey attempts a counter takedown but Peterson avoids it well and moves away.
Peterson lands a jab to the head.
Rainey dodges the punch combination from Peterson.
Rainey slips a jab and a cross from Peterson.
Rainey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Peterson is looking for the big counter here.
Peterson feints a jab promting Rainey to slip. Peterson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rainey slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rainey fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rainey fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Peterson to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Peterson looks to clinch but Rainey throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Peterson taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Bradley Rainey!
Bradley Rainey 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: SMASH: Longabaugh vs Morrison
Date: Apr 12, 2025

#R1#
Venegas shoots and misses
enabling Janjan to counter with a crisp jab.
Venegas misses with a hook. Janjan ducked under it nicely.
Janjan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Venegas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Janjan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Venegas fails with the takedown.
Janjan throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie Venegas . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Venegas with a poor takedown
and Janjan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Venegas darts in looking for a takedown but Janjan gets double underhooks and turns Venegas into the cage.
Janjan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Venegas is trying to pull guard but Janjan has him pressed against the cage.
Janjan is trying to break the clinch but Venegas has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venegas is looking to take this one to the mat.
Venegas lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Venegas manages to break the clinch.
Venegas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Janjan counters with a left to the body.
Frankie Venegas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Venegas is breathing heavily.#T1#
Venegas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Janjan counters with a stiff right hand.
Venegas misses with a takedown attempt
and Janjan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Venegas shoots and misses
and Janjan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Venegas tries for a takedown but Janjan circles away easily
and Janjan counters with a right hand to the body.
Venegas throws a leg kick
and Janjan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Venegas has his takedown stuffed
and Janjan counters with a big right hand! Oh Venegas is in trouble here! Janjan follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dodong Janjan!
Our winner, Dodong Janjan, 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: MFC - 69
Date: Apr 12, 2025

#R1#
Pizziconi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Crowder throws a jab when Pizziconi was well out of range.
Boyd Crowder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Crowder as Pizziconi shoots in.
Crowder looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Crowder stuffs the takedown.
Boyd Crowder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osmany Pizziconi.#TD#
Crowder darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Crowder 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.
Pizziconi taking some punishment here, with Crowder in his half guard.
Pizziconi is trying to maintain the position but Crowder is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crowder seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Crowder is keen to just control but Pizziconi is a slippery customer.#T1#
Crowder sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pizziconi defending well though.
Pizziconi is pressing down on Crowder's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Crowder looking to pass the guard.
Crowder loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pizziconi looking for a sweep. Not yet Pizziconi, not yet.
Pizziconi is trying to control the position but Crowder postures up.
Crowder content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Crowder preventing the sweep.
Pizziconi pulls Crowder in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Crowder postures up in Pizziconi's guard and throws a big left but Pizziconi blocks it.
Crowder throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Crowder has gone for a leg lock! Pizziconi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Crowder's guard.#REVB#
Pizziconi looking to pass the guard.
Crowder utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Crowder throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T3#
Crowder 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.
Crowder controls Pizziconi momentarily but Pizziconi frees himself.
Pizziconi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crowder is keeping the position for now.
Crowder not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pizziconi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Crowder is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Crowder looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pizziconi trying to control the position from guard on top but Crowder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Crowder dives in for a single leg takedown but Pizziconi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pizziconi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Crowder is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Crowder misses with a body punch.
Pizziconi tries to pull guard but Crowder holds him up against the cage and eventually Pizziconi drops back down to his feet.
Pizziconi tries for a takedown but Crowder manages to get underhooks.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Crowder takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Crowder swings wildly with an uppercut but Pizziconi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crowder stops a takedown attempt from Pizziconi.
Pizziconi blocks a body shot from Crowder.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Crowder is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Pizziconi can't fight it off and eventually Crowder manages to take the fight to the floor. Pizziconi looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Crowder in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Boyd Crowder dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Pizziconi tries to clinch
and Crowder counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Crowder moves in looking to clinch but Pizziconi pushes him off.
Pizziconi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pizziconi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Osmany Pizziconi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crowder misses with a series of wild punches.
Pizziconi checks the leg kick.
Crowder throws a jab but it's blocked by Pizziconi.
As Crowder backs off Pizziconi throws a huge counter combo but Crowder manages to avoid it all.
Crowder lands with a kick to the ribs.
Crowder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crowder tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pizziconi stuffs the takedown.
Pizziconi tries to clinch there but Crowder circles away.
Crowder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crowder dips to his left and cracks Pizziconi with an uppercut!
Pizziconi wants to clinch up but Crowder keeps it at a distance.
Crowder feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
Pizziconi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice uppercut there from Pizziconi.
Pizziconi wants to clinch up but Crowder keeps it at a distance.
Pizziconi throws a right hand that Crowder ducks under and follows up with a left that Crowder also avoids with ease.
Crowder circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pizziconi shoots in but Crowder avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pizziconi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Crowder's waist but Crowder gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pizziconi off to one side.
Boyd Crowder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osmany Pizziconi.
Pizziconi moves out of range as Crowder strikes.
Pizziconi blocks a jab.
Crowder throws a hook but Pizziconi avoids it easily.
Pizziconi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Crowder as he avoids it easily.
Pizziconi pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Crowder back to the cage. Pizziconi follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Crowder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crowder looks to land a left hand but Pizziconi moved out of range nicely.
Crowder bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pizziconi's head.#T2#
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!
A slow jab from Crowder misses its intended target.
Pizziconi shoots in but Crowder avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Crowder tries a head kick but it misses.
Pizziconi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Crowder.#CL2#
Pizziconi rushes Crowder and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Crowder has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pizziconi after a bit of a struggle.
Crowder lands with a right to the head. #TD#
Crowder works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Pizziconi has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Pizziconi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Pizziconi blocks the strikes from Crowder.
Pizziconi winds up and cracks Crowder with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pizziconi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Crowder does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Crowder is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pizziconi is trying to control. Crowder wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Crowder regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pizziconi working some strikes from top position.
Crowder not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Crowder doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Crowder is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Crowder trying to control the action but Pizziconi is working from the bottom.
Crowder drops an elbow to the side of Pizziconi's head. #T4#
Pizziconi tries to get to full guard but Crowder has control of the leg.
Crowder throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Crowder seems to be looking for submissions.
Crowder is looking to take a break and control but Pizziconi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Crowder thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pizziconi's head.
Crowder frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Boyd Crowder dominated that second round.
That's time! Crowder's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Pizziconi darts in looking for a takedown but Crowder gets double underhooks and turns Pizziconi into the cage.
Crowder scores with a jab to the head.
Crowder with a nice calf kick.
Crowder throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Pizziconi counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Crowder!
The strikes coming from Pizziconi are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Check out the look on Pizziconi's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Pizziconi trying to control the action but Crowder is working from the bottom.
Crowder is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Pizziconi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Crowder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pizziconi can do to turn this around?
Crowder trying to hold on to Pizziconi's head to control him but Pizziconi postures up.
Crowder is trying to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB2#
Pizziconi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Crowder sees it coming and defends easily.
Pizziconi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crowder keeps working.
Crowder flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Pizziconi lands strikes from half guard.
Crowder moves into full guard.
Pizziconi is pushing down on Crowder's leg trying to pass to half guard. Crowder is fighting to maintain full guard but Pizziconi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pizziconi prevents Crowder from improving his position.#T2#
Pizziconi 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.
Crowder moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pizziconi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Crowder not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pizziconi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Crowder looking for a sweep. Not yet Crowder, not yet.
Pizziconi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pizziconi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Crowder has momentary wrist control but Pizziconi slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Pizziconi looking to pass the guard.
Osmany Pizziconi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pizziconi wants to control from the top but Crowder keeps moving.
Pizziconi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Pizziconi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pizziconi fails to land the takedown.
Boyd Crowder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osmany Pizziconi.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD#
Crowder bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Pizziconi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Crowder is looking to take a break and control but Pizziconi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Crowder throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Crowder is trying to get an arm triangle but Pizziconi is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crowder throwing shots but missing, from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Osmany Pizziconi really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Crowder paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crowder. Pizziconi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pizziconi tries to close the distance and clinch but Crowder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Crowder lands a jab to the nose.
Crowder stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Crowder wants it to stay on the feet.
Pizziconi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Crowder swivels and escapes.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Crowder.#TD#
Pizziconi gets caught napping as Crowder dives in and scores a takedown. Pizziconi manages to retain guard.
Crowder lands a couple of elbows.
Pizziconi wants to sweep here but Crowder controlling him for the moment.
Pizziconi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pizziconi working a defensive guard here.
Crowder distracts Pizziconi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crowder accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Crowder throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pizziconi throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Crowder postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pizziconi is on top in guard. #REVB#
Pizziconi is in close to Crowder's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Crowder looking to control.
Pizziconi stopping the sweep attempt from Crowder.
Crowder trying to keep a closed guard but Pizziconi is proving a slippery customer. #T2##SU2#
Pizziconi stands up from Crowder's guard - Pizziconi perhaps looking for a knockout.
Pizziconi shoots in looking for a takedown. Crowder tries to sprawl out of it but Pizziconi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Crowder manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boyd Crowder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osmany Pizziconi.#TD#
Crowder closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pizziconi quickly recovers to half guard.
Pizziconi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Crowder postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pizziconi trying to control the position. #T3#
Pizziconi seems keen to control Crowder's posture.
Crowder throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pizziconi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pizziconi is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Pizziconi is looking for a triangle but Crowder pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Pizziconi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Crowder is aware though and is defending well.
Crowder is looking to work some ground and pound but Pizziconi has wrist control.
Pizziconi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Crowder in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Crowder is looking to work some ground and pound but Pizziconi has wrist control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Pizziconi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Crowder wants to pass the guard but Pizziconi is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pizziconi tries to move into range but Crowder moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#TD2#
Pizziconi closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Crowder quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Pizziconi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Crowder is just riding it out for now. Pizziconi eventually gives up the hold.
Pizziconi is looking to stall here but Crowder recovers full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Boyd Crowder had his way with Osmany Pizziconi in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R5#
Pizziconi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pizziconi.#TD2#
Pizziconi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pizziconi showed some decent athleticism there.
Crowder trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from Pizziconi.
Crowder wants to control but Pizziconi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Crowder moves into full guard.
Crowder is pulling down on Pizziconi's head to control his posture. #T1#
Pizziconi lands a couple of digs.
Pizziconi is looking to work some ground and pound but Crowder has wrist control.
Pizziconi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Crowder is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pizziconi wants to control from the top but Crowder keeps moving.
Pizziconi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Crowder looking for a sweep. Not yet Crowder, not yet.
Pizziconi looking to sit in guard and control but Crowder gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Crowder postures up in Pizziconi's guard and throws a big left but Pizziconi blocks it.
Pizziconi is trying to control the position but Crowder postures up.
Crowder throws a strike but Pizziconi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Pizziconi wants to pass the guard but Crowder is keeping the position.
Pizziconi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pizziconi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pizziconi scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Pizziconi trying to control but Crowder is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB2#
Pizziconi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Crowder dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Pizziconi wants to control but Crowder passes easily into half guard.
Osmany Pizziconi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4##SUB#
Crowder is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pizziconi is just riding it out for now. Crowder eventually gives up the hold.
Pizziconi wants to control but Crowder is keeping busy.
Crowder is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crowder thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pizziconi's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Osmany Pizziconi.
Well Crowder 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 48:47
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boyd Crowder!
Boyd Crowder retains his welterweight title!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2025

#R1##TD#
Crescenzo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Butler is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Butler lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Butler is in close to Crescenzo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Butler pushing down on Crescenzo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Crescenzo looks winded!#SUB#
Butler is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Crescenzo defends it well.
Crescenzo trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butler is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crescenzo wants to improve his position but Butler is controlling well.
Butler looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1##SUB#
Butler is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Crescenzo has managed to free his arm - good work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Butler lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Butler is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Crescenzo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Butler working the head and body with strikes. #ROC#Crescenzo is rocked!
Crescenzo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Butler winds up and cracks Crescenzo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Crescenzo is still in real trouble! Can Butler finish him?#SUB#
Butler 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Butler content to control rather than advance. #T2##SUB#
Butler is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Crescenzo is just riding it out for now. Butler eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Butler is working for a submission of some sort.
Crescenzo seems to have recovered his senses.
Butler seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3#
Nice strikes from Butler there. #SUB#
Butler is trying for a kimura here. Crescenzo looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Butler wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Braedon Butler!

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