Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: 4: The Calm
Date: Sep 27, 2023

#R1#
Moreno throws a head kick that Olivia semi-blocks.
Moreno ducks under a wild hook from Olivia.
Moreno misses with the combination. #TD#
Moreno shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Olivia's guard.
Olivia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Moreno missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Olivia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Moreno postures up in Olivia's guard and throws a big left but Olivia blocks it.
Olivia looking for a sweep. Not yet Olivia, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moreno with a flurry of punches that miss.
Moreno looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Moreno throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Olivia works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Moreno throws a big right hand that misses.
Moreno wants to control from the top but Olivia keeps moving.
Olivia really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Moreno. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Olivia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Olivia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moreno.
Olivia misses with an uppercut.
Moreno on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #TD#
Moreno closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Moreno is looking for a kimura here.
Olivia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Moreno takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Moreno trying to control from half guard but Olivia is working away. #SU#
Moreno escapes and gets back to his feet. #T3#
Moreno takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Olivia thuds his right hand into Moreno's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Olivia feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Morenos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Olivia leaves Moreno with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've been informed that Olivia has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Olivia steps in with a hook that catches Moreno right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Olivia follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Moreno looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Olivia!
In defeat, Yoel Moreno stepped up to the mic, saying 'This is number one bullshit.'.

Event: 4: The Calm
Date: Sep 27, 2023

#R1#
Tovarov misses with a few strikes there.
Henders misses with a head kick.
Tovarov tries to counter by closing the distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Henders looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As Henders backs off Tovarov throws a huge counter combo but Henders manages to avoid it all.
Tovarov leaves Henders with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Henders throws a one two combo.
Andrey Tovarov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henders misses the shot to the body.
Tovarov shoots in but no luck this time.
Henders appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Tovarov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tovarov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Tovarov drags the fight down to the ground.
Henders trying to control but Tovarov is working from the bottom.
Tovarov has control of Henders 's left arm, preventing Henders from doing any damage. #T1#
Henders wants to control from the top but Tovarov keeps moving.
Tovarov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Henders is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tovarov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Henders missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Henders looking to sit in guard and control but Tovarov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Tovarov with a nice head shot there.
Tovarov distracts Henders with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Henders throws his legs up looking for a submission but Tovarov uses it to pass to side control. #T2#
Tovarov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Henders to see if he's OK.
Henders tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tovarov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tovarov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Tovarov working the body and head with strikes.
Henders on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Tovarov working away.
Tovarov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Henders some visible discomfort.
Henders is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Henders tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tovarov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Henders wants to control but Tovarov postures up.#T3#
Tovarov cracks Henders with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Henders knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tovarov on the ground.
Henders wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henders takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Henders sneaks back into half guard.
Tovarov drops an elbow to the side of Henders 's head.
Henders wants to get back to full guard.
Henders is looking to control Tovarov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Henders avoid being mounted?
Henders tries to kick Tovarov off but Tovarov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Henders is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Henders trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no! #T4#
Henders bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Tovarov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tovarov keeping moving, preventing Henders from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Henders is looking to pass into half guard but Tovarov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Tovarov is in guard.#REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andrey Tovarov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Henders shoots in but Tovarov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Henders .
Henders tries to close the distance and clinch but Tovarov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tovarov dives in and grabs Henders 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Henders pushes down on Tovarov's head and hops out.
Tovarov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Henders . No joy for Tovarov on that attempt.
Henders tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tovarov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Henders somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Henders . 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.
Tovarov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Henders as he avoids it easily.
Tovarov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Henders moves in looking to clinch but Tovarov pushes him off.
Tovarov shoots for a takedown but Henders saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tovarov is breathing heavily.
Henders is looking to clinch but Tovarov is avoiding it.
Tovarov misses with a takedown attempt - Henders sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Tovarov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Henders tries a head kick but it misses.
Tovarov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tovarov wants it to stay on the feet.
Tovarov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Henders will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Henders fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Tovarov instigates a clinch.
Tovarov tries for a takedown but Henders manages to get underhooks.
Henders fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Henders trying to stall but Tovarov improves his position.
Tovarov keeps control of Henders as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tovarov prevents Henders from breaking the clinch.
Henders is trying to break free.#T2#
Henders is looking for a takedown.
Henders wants to take the fight to the mat but Tovarov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Henders wants to break free but Tovarov has control.
Henders is trying to pull guard but Tovarov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Tovarov drags the fight down to the ground.
Tovarov keeping moving, preventing Henders from controlling successfully.
Henders wants to stand and escape but instead Tovarov has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Tovarov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Tovarov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tovarov landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Henders has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tovarov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Henders is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tovarov is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Henders is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tovarov is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tovarov stands up over Henders , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tovarov distracts Henders with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tovarov is working Henders over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tovarov is working Henders over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tovarov lands a couple of elbows.
Tovarov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tovarov landing with the ground and pound.
Tovarov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tovarov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Tovarov avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Tovarov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andrey Tovarov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Tovarov looks for a takedown but Henders sprawls well.
Henders is looking to counter the offense by Tovarov and move into the clinch.
Henders throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Henders goes for a double leg but Tovarov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tovarov continues to drive forward.
Henders jumps guard but Tovarov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Tovarov breaks from the clinch.
Tovarov keeps the fight on the outside.
Tovarov shoots in looking for a takedown. Henders tries to sprawl out of it but Tovarov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Henders manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henders tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Henders definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tovarov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Henders .
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Henders . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Henders throws a body kick that misses
and Tovarov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tovarov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Tovarov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Henders sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tovarov somewhat.
Henders fails in his attempt to clinch.
Henders looks for a takedown but Tovarov sprawls well.
Tovarov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Henders but Henders pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Henders displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tovarov.
Henders dodges the punch combination from Tovarov.
Henders is looking for a counter combo.
Tovarov throws a head kick but Henders moves out of range.
Henders feinted with a counter takedown.
A head kick misses from Henders .
Henders sizes up Tovarov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
Henders throws a leg kick but Tovarov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tovarov swats away the attempt to clinch by Henders .
Henders throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tovarov's waist but Tovarov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Henders off to one side.
Tovarov tries for a takedown but Henders sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No luck for Henders with that takedown attempt.
Henders shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tovarov unleashes a big counter combination but Henders bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tovarov shoots and misses
and Henders counters with a series of strikes. Tovarov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Henders dives in for a single leg takedown but Tovarov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tovarov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Tovarov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brandon Henders is winning the standup battle so far.
Henders tries to clinch but Tovarov moves out of range.
Tovarov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T3#
Henders tries to clinch up but Tovarov circles away and keeps his distance.
Henders wants to clinch.
Henders shoots for a double leg takedown but Tovarov sprawls well. He's pushed Henders 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tovarov wants to counter with a clinch but Henders pushes him away.#CL2#
Tovarov darts in and clinches Henders up against the cage.#BC2#
Tovarov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Tovarov moves into the clinch successfully.
Tovarov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Henders is trying to maintain a safe position but Tovarov gets an underhook and turns Henders into the cage.
Tovarov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Henders .
Tovarov is working for takedown but Henders is calmly controlling the position for now.#T4##BC2#
Tovarov breaks from the clinch.
Henders darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Henders throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Henders looks for a takedown but Tovarov sprawls well.
Henders sets himself, and Tovarov steps forward looking for the clinch! Henders avoids it this time.
Henders throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Henders doesn't manage to clinch there - Tovarov circles away.
Henders misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL2#
Tovarov takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andrey Tovarov.
I've got Tovarov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrey Tovarov!

Event: 4: The Calm
Date: Sep 27, 2023

#R1#
Cox fails with a takedown attempt.
Cox ducks under a wild hook from Liviazoa.
Cox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cox takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Liviazoa lands a nice shot that snaps Cox's head back.
Cox closes this distance looking for a takedown but Liviazoa circles away.#TD#
Liviazoa bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cox manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cox is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Cox actively working from the bottom here.
Cox moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cox can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liviazoa wants to control from the top but Cox keeps moving.
Liviazoa looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Liviazoa scoring with punches to the head and body.
Liviazoa stopping the sweep attempt from Cox.
Liviazoa trying to control the position from guard on top but Cox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Liviazoa is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cox is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Liviazoa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Liviazoa decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cox controlling the position well.
Liviazoa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cox does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cox is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cox is staying active underneath Liviazoa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Liviazoa seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Liviazoa is looking to take a break and control but Cox is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Cox desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Liviazoa is stalling here. Cox is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Liviazoa seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Cox has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SUB2#
Cox working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cox looks winded!
Liviazoa being controlled for a moment. #SU2#
Cox decides to stand up, so the ref orders Liviazoa to his feet. #T4#
Cox shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Igor Liviazoa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Landon Cox.
Liviazoa with a nice cross.
Liviazoa jabs Cox right on the nose. Cox blinks but takes it well.
Liviazoa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cox defends it nicely.
Cox with the counter takedown but Liviazoa avoids it easily.#TD2#
Cox looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Liviazoa is looking to control Cox's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Liviazoa avoid being mounted?
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 Igor Liviazoa will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Cox walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Liviazoa loads up on a big right hand but Cox slips the punch.
Liviazoa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cox defends it nicely.
Cox throws out a counter right but Liviazoa avoids it with no problem.
Liviazoa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cox's head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Liviazoa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cox has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cox moves forwards but Liviazoa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cox is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Igor Liviazoa is winning the standup battle so far.
Cox on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Liviazoa lands the left hand.#T1#
Liviazoa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Liviazoa scores with a jab.
A slow jab from Liviazoa misses its intended target.
Liviazoa throws a looping overhand right but Cox ducks down to avoid it.
Liviazoa throws a hook to the side of Cox's head but Cox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cox is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Liviazoa lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice jab there from Liviazoa.
Cox tries for a takedown but Liviazoa circles away easily
and Cox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Liviazoa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Liviazoa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cox is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Liviazoa thuds his right hand into Cox's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A cross from Liviazoa lands.
Landon Cox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cox slips a jab from Liviazoa.
Nice jab there from Liviazoa. #T2#
Cox shoots in for a takedown but Liviazoa shows good takedown defense.
Igor Liviazoa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Landon Cox.
Liviazoa connects with a right hand. Cox shakes it off.
Igor Liviazoa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cox is breathing heavily.
Cox takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Liviazoa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cox.
Liviazoa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Liviazoa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cox slips a jab from Liviazoa.
Cox is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Cox tries for a takedown but Liviazoa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Liviazoa misses with a hook. Cox ducked under it nicely.
Liviazoa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cox has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Liviazoa scores with a jab. Cox acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL2#
Cox moves into the clinch successfully.
Cox tries to score a body lock takedown but Liviazoa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Cox manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Liviazoa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cox.
Liviazoa tests Cox's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Liviazoa cracks Cox with an open hand slap.
Liviazoa cracks Cox with an open hand slap.
Cox has his takedown stuffed
and Liviazoa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Liviazoa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cox on the side of the head.
Nice jab there from Liviazoa.
Liviazoa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cox. Cox circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cox takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cox's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Liviazoa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cox scrambles back to his feet.
Liviazoa lands a jab.
Liviazoa lands a glancing blow to the side of Cox's head.#T4#
Liviazoa lands with an overhand left.
Liviazoa swats away the attempt to clinch by Cox.
Liviazoa is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Liviazoa with a hook.
Liviazoa thuds his right hand into Cox's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL2#
Cox closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Liviazoa has a couple of punches blocked by Cox.
Liviazoa misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Liviazoa fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liviazoa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Liviazoa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cox's elbow.
Liviazoa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Liviazoa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cox can do to turn this around?
Liviazoa lands a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Liviazoa dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Liviazoa tests Cox's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cox ducks right into an uppercut from Liviazoa.
Liviazoa scores with a nice strike.
Liviazoa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cox tries to move into range but Liviazoa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cox takes a jab right on the kisser.
Liviazoa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cox on the side of the head.
Liviazoa misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Cox counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cox.
Liviazoa tries to work over Cox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Liviazoa has a couple of punches blocked by Cox.
Cox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cox is looking to take this one to the mat.
Liviazoa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Liviazoa taking a breather. #T1##BC2#
Cox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab by Liviazoa.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Liviazoa, as that shot connected.
Cox slips under a jab from Liviazoa.
The fighters circling - Liviazoa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab by Liviazoa.
Liviazoa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Liviazoa throws a shot from downtown. Cox moves away and avoids it.
Liviazoa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Liviazoa connects with a jab.
Liviazoa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cox.
Liviazoa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Liviazoa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cox stuffs the takedown.
Cox staying out of range there.
Cox misses with a takedown attempt - Liviazoa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Igor Liviazoa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Landon Cox.#T2##TD#
Liviazoa shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cox controlling the position.
Landon Cox has got the better of the ground game so far.
Liviazoa looking to pass the guard.
Liviazoa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Liviazoa trying to control the position from guard on top but Cox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Cox has his foot on Liviazoa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Liviazoa works his way back into a safe position though.
Liviazoa trying to control but Cox is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Cox working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Liviazoa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Liviazoa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Liviazoa would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Liviazoa trying to control but Cox is working from the bottom.
Igor Liviazoa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Liviazoa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cox swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cox manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Liviazoa manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Liviazoa looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cox puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T4#
Liviazoa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cox.
Cox controlling the pace.
Cox wants to control but Liviazoa is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cox seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cox is trying to control. Liviazoa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Landon Cox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Liviazoa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Liviazoa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Liviazoa, 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 29:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Liviazoa!

Event: 4: The Calm
Date: Sep 27, 2023

#R1##TD#
Whelan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ian quickly recovers to half guard.
Whelan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB#
Whelan working for a submission but Ian is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Whelan is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ian to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ian shrugs it off. #SUB#
Whelan working for a guillotine from mount but Ian is in no mood to give up.
Whelan trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Whelan is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ian to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ian shrugs it off.
Whelan blocks Ian's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whelan mounts Ian! Really nice guard pass there! #T1#
Ian tries to lock up and control but Whelan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Whelan wants to control the pace but Ian is squirming around nicely.
Ian is working to get back to half guard.
Ian wants to control but Whelan is having none of it.
Ian stops Whelan from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Whelan looking to control but Ian is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Whelan fails to move to back control. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Whelan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Whelan is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ian has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Whelan fails to take his opponent's back. #SUB#
Whelan has hold of Ian's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ian manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ian is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy. #SUB#
Whelan is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ian has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ian! #T3#
Ian preventing the sweep.
Ian is looking to work some ground and pound but Whelan has wrist control.
Ian postures up.
Ian working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Whelan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ian's guard. #REVR#
Ian looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Whelan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whelan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ian's guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Whelan in particular looking to stall.#T4#
Whelan is keen to just control but Ian is a slippery customer.
Whelan wants to pass the guard but Ian is defending well. #SUB#
Ian is defending against the submission attempts here by Whelan. #SUB#
Whelan is working for a kimura but Ian is defending it quite comfortably.
Ian won't allow Whelan to pass to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mickey Whelan dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Ian shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ian was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mickey Whelan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Whelan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Whelan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ian scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ian lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Whelan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Whelan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ian's guard. #REVR#
Whelan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ian keeping full guard, as Whelan tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Whelan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Whelan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Whelan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Whelan trying to control but Ian is working from the bottom. #T1#
Whelan works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Whelan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Whelan working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ian's thigh. Ian counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Ian being controlled here, momentarily.
Ian keeping moving, preventing Whelan from controlling successfully. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Whelan forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Whelan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Whelan is just content to waste time from the top position. Ian takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB#
Whelan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Whelan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Whelan pushes down on Ian's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Whelan has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3##SUB#
Whelan is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ian has managed to escape the submission attempt. #SUB#
Whelan looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Whelan looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Whelan seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Ian is holding on tight. #T4##SUB#
Whelan is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ian has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ian!
Whelan working a defensive guard here.
Ian must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ian postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ian works over Whelan with some ground and pound from guard.
Whelan is controlling Ian's posture.
Whelan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ian's guard. #REVR#
Whelan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ian is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mickey Whelan dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3##TD2#
Whelan gets caught flat footed, as Ian shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Whelan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Whelan tries to free his leg and advance position but Ian is retaining full guard.
Ian keeping moving, preventing Whelan from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whelan 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.
Whelan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ian's guard.
Whelan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ian can do to turn this around?#T1#
Whelan wants to take a breather but Ian is having none of it.
Well, if Whelan 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. #SUB#
Whelan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ian has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Whelan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ian wants to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ian can do anything to dispel that myth.
Whelan moves nicely into side control. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Whelan advances to full mount.
Ian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Whelan goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Ian turns into him and now he's in Whelan's guard. #SUB#
Whelan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ian doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ian manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Whelan 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##SUB#
Whelan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ian sees it coming and defends easily.
Ian is in trouble now - Whelan has advanced to mount! #T3#
Whelan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Whelan seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Ian is holding on tight.
Whelan wants to control the pace but Ian is squirming around nicely.
Ian is controlling an arm, preventing Whelan from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest. #SUB#
Whelan looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ian wants to try and get back to his feet.
Whelan controlling the position easily from mount.
Whelan tries to control but Ian wriggling away. #SUB#
Whelan looking for a guillotine from mount but Ian is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ian prevents Whelan from taking his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mickey Whelan clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Whelan.
Ian struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Whelan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Whelan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Whelan is looking to take a break and control but Ian is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whelan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ian is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Whelan tries to advance to mount but can't. #T1##SUB#
Whelan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Whelan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ian prevents Whelan from moving into mount.
Whelan advances nicely into full mount.
Whelan trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Whelan working for a guillotine from mount but Ian is in no mood to give up. #T2#
Whelan trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Whelan swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Ian is now in Whelan's guard. A big mistake from Whelan there, giving up the dominant position!
Ian won't allow Whelan to sweep him here.
Ian loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Whelan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Whelan trying to control the position. #T3#
Ian content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Whelan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ian. #SUB#
Whelan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ian stands up over Whelan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ian landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Whelan looking for a triangle here. Ian is fighting it but it looks tight! Whelan pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Ian is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mickey Whelan!
Mickey Whelan is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Mickey Whelan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: GFC 7: Spice vs Rate
Date: Sep 15, 2023

#R1#
Irons avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Irons wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Irons clinches up against the cage.
Irons lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lucifer backwards.
Lucifer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lucifer has had enough of the clinch but Irons keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch on the inside from Lucifer fails to land.
Lucifer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Irons.
Lucifer trying to land knees to the body.
Lucifer is looking to break free of the clinch but Irons has double underhooks.
Irons lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lucifer can't break the clinch.
Lucifer tries to land knees in the clinch but Irons avoids the damage to the body.
Lucifer struggles to land a body shot inside as Irons controls his hands. #BC#
Irons pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Irons throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Lucifer misses the target.
Lucifer misses with an uppercut.
Irons takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Irons defending well as Lucifer loads up on a big left hand.
David Lucifer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Irons gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Lucifer misses.
Irons uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lucifer.
A counter left hand to the body from Irons misses its target.#T1#
Irons takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC2#Irons is rocked!
Lucifer throws a lazy right hand but Irons sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Irons is holding his hands too far apart here. Lucifer throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Irons is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). David Lucifer!

Event: 3: SUF 397k R2
Date: Sep 04, 2023

#R1#
Sanitario leaves Henders with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Henders tries to clinch up but Sanitario circles away and keeps his distance.
The fighters circling - Sanitario throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Henders enables Sanitario to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Henders manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Henders wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Sanitario manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sanitario lands a nice short elbow.
Sanitario landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sanitario winds up and cracks Henders with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sanitario working Henders over with strikes.
Sanitario working the head and body with strikes. #ROC2#Henders is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henders taking some punishment here, with Sanitario in his half guard.
Oh Henders is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sanitario lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Henders quite badly. Henders pulls Sanitario in close trying to recover. Sanitario postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Henders on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Henders doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barnabus Sanitario!
In his post fight interview, Barnabus Sanitario gave a big smile as he said 'I just want to be clean'.

Event: 2: Corruption
Date: Aug 20, 2023

#R1##CL#
Hanma rushes Simoan and presses him up against the cage.
Simoan misses with a knee strike.
Simoan is trying to push Hanma away but Hanma has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hanma is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Simoan tries to break free but Hanma pushes him back against the cage.
Hanma prevents Simoan from breaking the clinch.
Simoan wants to break free but Hanma has control.
Simoan looking to throw knees to the head but Hanma is blocking nicely. #TD#
Hanma has clasped his hands together around Simoan's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Hanma creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Simoan takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hanma working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hanma landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Simoan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hanma. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanma in the domination position with Simoan hanging on.
Simoan tries to improve position but can't.
Hanma is working Simoan over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hanma landing strikes.
Hanma has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hanma lands a nice forearm strike. #ROC#Simoan is rocked!
Hanma scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Simoan is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Hanma can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuujiro Hanma!

Event: 2: Corruption
Date: Aug 20, 2023

#R1#
Cox shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Liviazoa as he jumps to the side.
Liviazoa connects with a single shot there.
Cox takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cox fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cox fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Liviazoa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#TD#
Liviazoa looking to score a takedown here. Cox is defending well but Liviazoa drives through and ends up in Cox's guard.#SUB2#
Cox looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Liviazoa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cox on the ground.
Liviazoa trying to control but Cox is working from the bottom.
Liviazoa looking to sit in guard and control but Cox gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #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!
Cox controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
It looks like Cox might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Cox pushes down on Liviazoa's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cox sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Liviazoa defending well though. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cox tries to pass the half guard into mount. Liviazoa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cox content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Cox seems to be looking for submissions.
Liviazoa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Liviazoa tries to get out of the position.#SU2#
Cox decides to stand up. #T3#
Cox throws a right and a left that Liviazoa avoids nicely.
Liviazoa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Liviazoa has a takedown stuffed.
Liviazoa scores with a sloppy right hand. Cox should have avoided that one.
Cox fails to land the takedown.
Igor Liviazoa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Landon Cox.
Cox fails with an attempt to clinch.
Liviazoa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Liviazoa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Liviazoa, as that shot connected.
Liviazoa connects with a nice looking jab.
Cox takes one to the side of the head.
Cox takes a jab right on the kisser. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cox takes one to the chin there.
Liviazoa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jab, jab by Liviazoa - just one landing.
Liviazoa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cox's hands.
Liviazoa is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Liviazoa scores with a nice right hand.
Nice jab there from Liviazoa.
Liviazoa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Cox moves into the clinch successfully.
Liviazoa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Liviazoa misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
Cox has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Liviazoa uses from the top position.
Liviazoa looking to sit in guard and control but Cox gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Liviazoa wants to sweep here but Cox controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Liviazoa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Liviazoa lunges at Cox with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cox's hand. #CL2#
Cox gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Liviazoa misses with the head strike.
Liviazoa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Liviazoa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Cox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cox shoots for a double leg takedown but Liviazoa sprawls well. He's pushed Cox's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jab by Liviazoa.
Landon Cox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Liviazoa throws an overhand right that lands on Cox's shoulder, as Cox tries to avoid the shot.
Igor Liviazoa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cox walks into a straight right hand from Liviazoa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Liviazoa - just one landing.
Liviazoa dives in and grabs Cox's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cox pushes down on Liviazoa's head and hops out.
Liviazoa stuffs the takedown attempt from Cox. Cox gets slowly back to his feet.
Liviazoa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cox can do to turn this around?
Liviazoa tries for a takedown but Cox sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T1#
A jab from Liviazoa finds it's way through Cox's defenses.
Cox looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Liviazoa is fending him off so far but Cox persists. Nope, Liviazoa circles away and we're back to standing.
Igor Liviazoa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Landon Cox.
Liviazoa looks to land a left hand but Cox moved out of range nicely.
Cox throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Liviazoa's waist but Liviazoa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cox off to one side.
A combination from Cox does no damage.
Cox is breathing heavily.#TD#
Liviazoa shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Liviazoa showed some decent athleticism there.
Cox is not content to let Liviazoa control the position.
Liviazoa is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Liviazoa is keen to just control but Cox is a slippery customer.
Liviazoa perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2#
Liviazoa is stalling here. Cox is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Liviazoa seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Cox has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Liviazoa is trying to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cox moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Cox is continuing to stall.#SUB2#
Liviazoa wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Cox seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Liviazoa is tapping! Wow, great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Landon Cox!

Event: 2: Corruption
Date: Aug 20, 2023

#R1#
Ian tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Moreno defends well and Ian ends up having to push Moreno into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Moreno tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ian sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Moreno somewhat.#TD2#
Ian decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ian looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ian connects with a nice short shot to Moreno's temple.
Ian scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ian 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. #ROC2#Moreno is rocked!
Ian has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ian lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Moreno quite badly. Moreno pulls Ian in close trying to recover. Ian postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Moreno on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Moreno doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gary Ian!
In defeat, Yoel Moreno stepped up to the mic, saying 'This is number one bullshit.'.

Event: GFC 3: Mnusk vs Falco
Date: Aug 15, 2023

#R1#
Rate slips a jab from Lucifer.
Lucifer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Rate closes the distance and clinches.
Rate scores with a shot to the side of Lucifer's head.
Lucifer struggles to land a body shot inside as Rate controls his hands.
Lucifer is trying to break free.
Rate swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lucifer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rate fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lucifer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rate's elbow.
Nice body punch from Lucifer - that landed with a thud.
Lucifer can't break the clinch.
Rate has a couple of punches blocked by Lucifer.
Lucifer tries a body shot but Rate blocks it.
Lucifer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rate is defending well for now.
Lucifer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rate scores with a shot to the side of Lucifer's head.
Lucifer working hard to break the clinch.
Lucifer throws a head punch that misses.
Lucifer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rate lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lucifer backwards.
Lucifer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rate misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Rate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rate scores with a shoulder strike.
Rate lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Rate.
Rate softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lucifer blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Rate fails to land.
A short uppercut from Rate.
Lucifer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right from Rate.
Rate lands with a left to the head.
Rate lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lucifer backwards.
Rate blocks an uppercut.
Lucifer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rate working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rate looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rate fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rate lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lucifer backwards.
Lucifer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lucifer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lucifer takes a shot to the head.
Rate scores with a shoulder strike.
Lucifer looks winded!
A short right from Rate on the inside. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by Rate.
Lucifer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rate's elbow.
Rate lands with a right to the head.
Rate lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lucifer swings wildly with an uppercut but Rate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rate lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lucifer can't break the clinch.
Rate scores with a shot to the side of Lucifer's head.
Rate lands a right hand.
Rate gets through Lucifer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rate.
Rate scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rate lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lucifer backwards.
Rate lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Rate.
Rate working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from Rate.
Rate working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rate lands with a light punch inside.
Rate lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lucifer backwards.
Rate lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Rate working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from Rate.
Lucifer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rate throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lucifers head.
Rate scores with a shot to the side of Lucifer's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rate.
Rate lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Rate.
Rate lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rate lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Rate.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rate lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rate creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rate lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lucifer backwards.
Rate scores with a shoulder strike.
Lucifer takes a shot to the head.
Rate scores with a shot to the side of Lucifer's head.
Rate lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rate working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rate creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lucifer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#Lucifer is rocked!#T4#
A short right from Rate on the inside.
Rate lands with a left to the head.
Lucifer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lucifer is still on wobbly legs! Can Rate finish him?
Rate lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lucifer backwards.
A short right from Rate on the inside.
Rate lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Lucifer to his knees! Rate keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Rate!
Peter Rate really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Nevermore Clothing Co logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: 1: Freedom (SUF TOURNAMENT R1)
Date: Aug 04, 2023

#R1#
Liviazoa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silveiro.
Liviazoa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#TD2#
Silveiro throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Liviazoa tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Silveiro is in Liviazoa's guard.
Silveiro pushing down on Liviazoa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Liviazoa is in trouble now - Silveiro has advanced to mount! #SUB2#
Silveiro working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Liviazoa turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Silveiro off and cradles Liviazoa's limp body as Silveiro celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Kevin Silveiro!
A very excited looking Kevin Silveiro rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: 1: Freedom (SUF TOURNAMENT R1)
Date: Aug 04, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Sanitario looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Thiago Santos regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sanitario.
Sanitario postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thiago Santos is on top in guard. #REVR#
Thiago Santos is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Thiago Santos wants to control from the top but Sanitario keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Thiago Santos's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanitario 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.
Sanitario scores with a nice shot.
Sanitario really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thiago Santos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Thiago Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanitario is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanitario avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Thiago Santos trying to control but Sanitario is working from the bottom.
Sanitario avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sanitario scores with a nice shot.
Thiago Santos with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sanitario doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Sanitario lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Thiago Santos has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Thiago Santos distracts Sanitario with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sanitario trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Thiago Santos won't allow Sanitario to sweep him here.
Sanitario scores with a nice shot.
Sanitario keeping moving, preventing Thiago Santos from controlling successfully.
Sanitario striking off his back.
Thiago Santos is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Thiago Santos trying to control but Sanitario is working from the bottom.
Sanitario throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #T2#
Sanitario looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanitario, not yet.
Thiago Santos trying to control but Sanitario is working from the bottom.
Sanitario working a defensive guard here.
Thiago Santos throws a big right hand that misses.
Sanitario trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Thiago Santos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Thiago Santos shoots for a double leg takedown but Sanitario sprawls well. He's pushed Thiago Santos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Thiago Santos shoots in for a takedown but Sanitario shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sanitario changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moses Thiago Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thiago Santos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Thiago Santos gets caught napping as Sanitario dives in and scores a takedown. Thiago Santos manages to retain guard.
Sanitario distracts Thiago Santos with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sanitario trying to control the position from guard on top but Thiago Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Sanitario postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sanitario is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sanitario scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Thiago Santos on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thiago Santos tries to get out of the position.
Sanitario cracks Thiago Santos with a solid left hand.
Sanitario postures up and lands a big shot to Thiago Santos's brow.
Thiago Santos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sanitario working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Thiago Santos trying to control the position.
Thiago Santos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sanitario content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sanitario landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
Sanitario with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sanitario keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thiago Santos's head.
Thiago Santos has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sanitario is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #ROC2#Thiago Santos is rocked!
Sanitario works over Thiago Santos with some ground and pound from guard.
Thiago Santos 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#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thiago Santos slips a nice elbow through Sanitario's hands, connecting with Sanitario's forehead.
Sanitario is looking for a sweep. Thiago Santos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sanitario punching from the bottom.
Thiago Santos passes to full mount!
Thiago Santos wants to control the pace but Sanitario is squirming around nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Barnabus Sanitario dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Sanitario gets a takedown into half guard.

Thiago Santos pushes Sanitario off and gets back to his feet.
Thiago Santos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sanitario as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Sanitario throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Thiago Santos tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sanitario is in Thiago Santos's guard.
Sanitario throws a strike but Thiago Santos rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanitario throws a couple of heel strikes.
Sanitario throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Thiago Santos throws a big elbow that misses.
Thiago Santos won't allow Sanitario to sweep him here. #SUB#
Thiago Santos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Thiago Santos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sanitario lands some strikes from the bottom.#T1#
Sanitario striking from his own guard. #SUB#
Thiago Santos 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.
Sanitario looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thiago Santos postures up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Thiago Santos is pushing down on Sanitario's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sanitario is fighting to maintain full guard but Thiago Santos has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sanitario wants to improve his position but Thiago Santos is controlling well.
Sanitario keeps trying to improve his position.
Thiago Santos seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Thiago Santos blocks the strikes from Sanitario.
Thiago Santos thows a huge punch but Sanitario dodges it nicely.
Sanitario keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thiago Santos lands strikes from half guard.
Sanitario wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Thiago Santos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sanitario does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sanitario flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Sanitario is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Thiago Santos is trying to control the action in half guard but Sanitario is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sanitario is looking to control Thiago Santos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sanitario avoid being mounted?
Sanitario is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Thiago Santos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sanitario has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sanitario keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Thiago Santos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T3#
Thiago Santos blocks the strikes from Sanitario.
Well, if Thiago Santos 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.
Thiago Santos blocks the strikes from Sanitario. #SUB#
Thiago Santos 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.
Sanitario tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Sanitario striking from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Thiago Santos lands a nice short elbow.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sanitario is trying to get back to full guard.
Thiago Santos frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Thiago Santos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sanitario is looking to escape.
Sanitario tries to improve his position but instead Thiago Santos has taken his back!
Thiago Santos is hanging on to Sanitario's back as he tries to escape.
Sanitario is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Thiago Santos looking for the RNC.
Thiago Santos struggling to keep hold of the position.
Thiago Santos throwing damaging strikes from the back! Sanitario could be in trouble here!
Sanitario is in bad spot here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Moses Thiago Santos dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Sanitario looks to land a left hand but Thiago Santos moved out of range nicely.
Thiago Santos fails with a takedown attempt.
Thiago Santos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sanitario swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Thiago Santos gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sanitario to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sanitario postures up.
Sanitario throws an elbow that misses. Thiago Santos uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sanitario's guard. Nice move by Thiago Santos!#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thiago Santos postures up. #SUB#
Thiago Santos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Thiago Santos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Thiago Santos throwing strikes from guard but Sanitario blocks nicely. #T1#
Thiago Santos is in close to Sanitario's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sanitario trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Thiago Santos scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Thiago Santos stopping the sweep attempt from Sanitario.#SUB#
Thiago Santos 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.
Sanitario looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thiago Santos is one step ahead there.
Sanitario working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thiago Santos.
Sanitario doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Thiago Santos working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sanitario's head.
Thiago Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanitario is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thiago Santos throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Sanitario wants to sweep but no luck.
Sanitario trying to control the position.
Sanitario might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Thiago Santos haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sanitario throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Thiago Santos goes for a double leg but Sanitario avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Sanitario continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moses Thiago Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanitario is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Thiago Santos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sanitario tries to score a body lock takedown but Thiago Santos shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sanitario has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Thiago Santos after a bit of a struggle. #T3##TD#
Thiago Santos works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Thiago Santos postures up and lands a big shot to Sanitario's brow.
Thiago Santos chips away with some ground and pound.
Thiago Santos working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sanitario's head.
Thiago Santos throwing strikes from guard but Sanitario blocks nicely.
Sanitario throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Sanitario trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Sanitario throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Thiago Santos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sanitario preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Moses Thiago Santos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thiago Santos preventing the sweep.
Sanitario trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Thiago Santos is working Sanitario over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sanitario throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #T4#
Thiago Santos scoring with punches to the head and body.
Thiago Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanitario is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanitario lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sanitario's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Thiago Santos wants to stand and escape but Sanitario is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanitario postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sanitario throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thiago Santos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sanitario throws a strike but Thiago Santos rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#

And that's the end of the fight!
Moses Thiago Santos showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Thiago Santos has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moses Thiago Santos!
The defeated Barnabus Sanitario had this to say: 'Forever uncleeeeean'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 17, 2023

#R1#
Lord is looking to clinch but Simoan is avoiding it. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lord keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Simoan's efforts to push away.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Simoan.
Simoan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lord should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Lord keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Simoan's efforts to push away.
Simoan tries to break the clinch but Lord is controlling the position.
Simoan is looking to break free of the clinch but Lord has double underhooks.
Lord lands an uppercut.
Lord working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Simoan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lord lands with a right to the head.
Lord lands a nice shot to the body.
Lord keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Simoan's efforts to push away.
Simoan can't break the clinch.
Lord throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Simoans head. #T1#
Simoan is trying to break the clinch but Lord is controlling him.
Simoan is trying to force a seperation but Lord has the dominant position.
Simoan tries to break free but Lord pushes him back against the cage.
Lord doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lord throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Simoans head.
Lord misses with a punch to the body.
Lord pushes Simoan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Simoan is trying to force a seperation but Lord has the dominant position.
Simoan has had enough of the clinch but Lord keeps him there for the moment.
Lord struggles to land a body shot inside as Simoan controls his hands.
Lord throws a punch but it's blocked by Simoan.
Lord lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Simoan dodges an elbow strike from Lord.
Simoan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Simoan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Simoan tries to break free but Lord pushes him back against the cage.
Lord lands a hook to the side of the head.
Simoan wants to break free but Lord has control.
Lord lands a body punch.
Simoan is breathing heavily.#T2#
Lord lands a left hand.
Lord working aggressively here.
Simoan blocks an uppercut.
Lord lands a right hand.
Lord misses with an elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lord misses with a punch to the body.
Lord misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lord lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lord throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Simoans head.
Simoan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lord misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Simoan.
Lord creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Simoan is trying to force a seperation but Lord has the dominant position.
Simoan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lord works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lord misses with a short punch on the inside.
Simoan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lord goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Lord tries a body shot but Simoan blocks it.
Lord lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lord prevents Simoan from breaking the clinch.
Lord throws a punch but it's blocked by Simoan.
Simoan tries to land a knee to the head but Lord blocks with his arms.
A short right from Lord.
Lord pushes Simoan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Simoan is trying to break the clinch but Lord is controlling him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lord.
Lord lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lord creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lord.
A shot in the inside from Lord.
Lord throws a punch but it's blocked by Simoan.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lord.
We've been informed that Lord has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lord lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Simoan backwards.
A hook to the body from Lord.
Lord trying to land knees to the body. #T4#
Lord lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short left from Lord.
Lord lands an elbow inside.
Lord lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lord.#ROC2#Simoan is rocked!
Simoan blocking some punches.
Oh Simoan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lord misses with the head strike.
Simoan blocks an uppercut.
Lord fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Simoan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Simoan seems to have got his legs back now.
Simoan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lord goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lord lands a left hand.
Lord lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Simoan or not.
Lord lands a body shot.
Lord lands a nice shot to the body.
Lord lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lord lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lord lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lord scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lord dips a shoulder and cracks Simoan with a mighty uppercut! Simoan falls back against the cage and Lord unloads with a barrage of strikes! Simoan is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Lord screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Slum Lord!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 15, 2023

#R1#
A left lands for Lopes.#CUT#It looks like Robert Fischer has been cut.#TD2#
Fischer closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lopes is letting Fischer control him for a moment.
Lopes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fischer on the ground.
Lopes looking for a sweep but Fischer has passed into full mount! Oh no!#SUB2#
Fischer working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Lopes turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Fischer off and cradles Lopes's limp body as Fischer celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Robert Fischer!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 15, 2023

#R1#
Olivia jabs at Ivanov's body.
Olivia connects with a jab.
Olivia scores with a body shot.
Ivanov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL#
Ivanov clinches up with Olivia and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Olivia.
Olivia wants to break free but Ivanov has control. #TD#
Ivanov successfully pulls guard.
Ivanov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Ivanov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Olivia defends it easily.
Ivanov being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Olivia being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Ivanov continues to stall.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Olivia scores with a hook.
Olivia scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
Olivia works Ivanov's body with a nice hook.
Olivia digs a good hook to Ivanov's body.
The crowd cheers as Olivia lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ivanov doesn't seem phased though.#ROC2#Ivanov is rocked!
Olivia fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Ivanov out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Charles Olivia!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 15, 2023

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Drathalas.
Liviazoa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Drathalas defends it well.
Drathalas looks for a takedown but Liviazoa sprawls well.
Liviazoa dips to his left and cracks Drathalas with an uppercut!
Liviazoa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No luck for Liviazoa with that takedown attempt.
Drathalas wants to clinch up but Liviazoa keeps it at a distance.
Liviazoa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Drathalas defends it well.
Drathalas shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aldarion Drathalas. 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.
Liviazoa misses with a low kick.
Igor Liviazoa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drathalas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Liviazoa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Drathalas shoots in for a takedown but Liviazoa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T1##TD2#
Liviazoa drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Drathalas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Liviazoa is aware though and is defending well.
Drathalas has a closed guard, preventing Liviazoa from standing up.
Drathalas could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Liviazoa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Drathalas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Liviazoa defends well.
Drathalas is breathing heavily.
Liviazoa trying to control but Drathalas is working from the bottom.
Liviazoa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Drathalas's head.
Drathalas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T2#
Liviazoa trying to control the position from guard on top but Drathalas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drathalas is pulling down on Liviazoa's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Liviazoa shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Drathalas napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Liviazoa trying to control the action but Drathalas is working from the bottom.
Liviazoa might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Drathalas haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T3#
Liviazoa wants to control for a moment but Drathalas uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Liviazoa is just content to waste time from the top position. Drathalas takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Liviazoa trying to control but Drathalas is working from the bottom.
Liviazoa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drathalas keeping moving, preventing Liviazoa from controlling successfully.
Drathalas wants to sweep here but Liviazoa controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Liviazoa throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Liviazoa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Drathalas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Liviazoa has managed to get both his arms back between Drathalas's legs - danger averted.
Liviazoa trying to control the position from guard on top but Drathalas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Liviazoa tries to clinch but Drathalas moves out of range.
Drathalas dives in for a single leg takedown but Liviazoa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Liviazoa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Liviazoa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drathalas's elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drathalas.
Drathalas blocking some punches.
Liviazoa tries a body shot but Drathalas blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Liviazoa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Drathalas gets caught napping as Liviazoa dives in and scores a takedown. Drathalas manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Drathalas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Liviazoa defends well.
Liviazoa looking to pass the guard.
Liviazoa trying to control but Drathalas is working from the bottom.
Liviazoa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liviazoa trying to control but Drathalas is working from the bottom.
Liviazoa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Drathalas is trying to keep Liviazoa in close. #T1#
Liviazoa trying to control the position from guard on top but Drathalas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drathalas working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Liviazoa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Drathalas in his tracks.
Liviazoa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Drathalas shoots in looking for a takedown. Liviazoa tries to sprawl out of it but Drathalas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Liviazoa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A clash of legs there as Drathalas blocks the low kick.#TD2#
Liviazoa fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Drathalas to the ground. Liviazoa is now in Drathalas's guard.
Liviazoa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Liviazoa trying to control but Drathalas is working from the bottom. #T2#
Liviazoa is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Drathalas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Drathalas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Liviazoa trying to control but Drathalas is working from the bottom.
Liviazoa is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Liviazoa trying to control the position from guard on top but Drathalas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Drathalas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Liviazoa throws a leg kick but Drathalas checks it. #TD2#
Liviazoa shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Drathalas's guard.#T3#
Liviazoa looking to sit in guard and control but Drathalas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Drathalas trying to control the position from guard on top but Liviazoa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Liviazoa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Drathalas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Drathalas won't allow Liviazoa to sweep him here.
Liviazoa is trying to control the position but Drathalas postures up. #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.
Liviazoa is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Let's hope that Liviazoa has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Liviazoa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Liviazoa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Liviazoa controls Drathalas momentarily but Drathalas frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Liviazoa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! 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##CL#
Drathalas instigates a clinch.
Liviazoa tries a body shot but Drathalas blocks it.
Liviazoa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Liviazoa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Drathalas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Liviazoa misses with some punches.
Liviazoa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #TD#
Drathalas manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Liviazoa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Drathalas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liviazoa trying to control but Drathalas is working from the bottom.
Liviazoa being controlled here momentarily.
Liviazoa wants to control from the top but Drathalas keeps moving. #T1#
Liviazoa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Drathalas keeping moving, preventing Liviazoa from controlling successfully.
Drathalas wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Liviazoa drives through with a takedown into Drathalas's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Liviazoa trying to control the position from guard on top but Drathalas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drathalas 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#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Liviazoa trying to control but Drathalas postures up. #T2##SUB#
Liviazoa is defending against the submission attempts here by Drathalas.
Liviazoa is trying to control but can't.
Igor Liviazoa has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Drathalas trying to control the action but Liviazoa is working from the bottom.
Drathalas not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Liviazoa wants to control but Drathalas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Igor Liviazoa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Liviazoa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Drathalas performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Liviazoa is staying active underneath Drathalas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Liviazoa is trying to control but can't. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Liviazoa closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Drathalas quickly recovers to half guard.
Drathalas is doing well to control the position and prevent Liviazoa from advancing to side control.
Liviazoa trying to mount his opponent but Drathalas defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Drathalas tries to get to full guard but Liviazoa has control of the leg.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Aldarion Drathalas.
Well Liviazoa has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Liviazoa!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 14, 2023

#R1##TD#
Ian shoots in and bounces Sangroon off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ian might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ian accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sangroon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ian. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sangroon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ian is one step ahead there.
Ian lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ian has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ian connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sangroon wants to sweep but no luck.
Ian working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ian scoring with some ground and pound. #ROC#Sangroon is rocked!
Ian postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Sangroon covers up, he's hurt! Ian keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Ian and the ref steps in to end the fight! Ian can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gary Ian!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 14, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Ford gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ford is controlling Thiago Santos's posture.
Ford keeping moving, preventing Thiago Santos from controlling successfully.
Thiago Santos is fighting to break Ford's control of his arms but Ford is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Thiago Santos trying to control but Ford is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Ford trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Thiago Santos looking to sit in guard and control but Ford gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1#
Ford preventing the sweep.
Ford trying to control the position from guard on top but Thiago Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Ford got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thiago Santos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ford has managed to get both his arms back between Thiago Santos's legs - danger averted.
Ford postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ford sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Thiago Santos throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ford escapes and throws Thiago Santos's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Thiago Santos tries to bench press Ford off him but Ford keeps the position. #T3#
Thiago Santos is trying to control Ford's posture but Ford avoids it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Thiago Santos shoots in and gets a takedown into Ford's guard.
Ford is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Ford is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thiago Santos is aware though and is defending well.
Ford keeping moving, preventing Thiago Santos from controlling successfully.
Thiago Santos keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ford's head.#T4#
Thiago Santos content to stall in guard here.
Ford looking to control.
Thiago Santos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thiago Santos chips away with some ground and pound.
Thiago Santos distracts Ford with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thiago Santos passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Thiago Santos trying to control from half guard but Ford is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Moses Thiago Santos dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Thiago Santos feints and as Ford raises his hands in defense, Thiago Santos changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Thiago Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Ford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ford throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Thiago Santos looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Ford has momentary wrist control but Thiago Santos slips an elbow through the middle.
Ford has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Thiago Santos working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ford's head.
Ford keeping moving, preventing Thiago Santos from controlling successfully.
Ford tries to strike from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ford trying to keep a closed guard but Thiago Santos is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Thiago Santos is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Thiago Santos wants to control from the top but Ford keeps moving.
Thiago Santos postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Thiago Santos wants to control from the top but Ford keeps moving.
Thiago Santos controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3##TD2#
Thiago Santos shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Thiago Santos is trying to control. Ford wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Ford actively working from the bottom here.
Ford striking from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
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. Thiago Santos connects with a nice short shot to Ford's temple. #T4#
Thiago Santos wants to take a breather but Ford is having none of it.
Thiago Santos perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Thiago Santos trying to control from half guard but Ford is working away.
Thiago Santos trying to pass the guard but Ford defending well.
Thiago Santos perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Thiago Santos seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thiago Santos scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Moses Thiago Santos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. 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#
Thiago Santos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thiago Santos wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Thiago Santos gets a double leg takedown into Ford's guard.#SUB2#
Thiago Santos drops back looking for a leg! Ford is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ford manages to kick Thiago Santos off! Thiago Santos jumps back into Ford's guard.
Thiago Santos trying to control but Ford is working from the bottom.
Thiago Santos lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thiago Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Ford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ford has control of Thiago Santos's left arm, preventing Thiago Santos from doing any damage.
Thiago Santos preventing the sweep. #T1#
Ford is trying to keep Thiago Santos in close.
Thiago Santos landing some decent shots from guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thiago Santos controlling from the top position.
Thiago Santos looking to sit in guard and control but Ford gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Thiago Santos keeping full guard, as Ford tries to pass. #T2#
Ford is looking to stand up but Thiago Santos won't let him.
Ford stops Thiago Santos from standing up.
Ford slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thiago Santos is trying to get back to half guard.
Thiago Santos gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ford wants to take a breather but Thiago Santos is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thiago Santos can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Ford is really struggling to control Thiago Santos but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ford wants to stand up but Thiago Santos has a hold of him and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Moses Thiago Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Thiago Santos bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Thiago Santos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ford keeps working.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T4#
Thiago Santos grinds an elbow into Ford's temple.
Thiago Santos controlling the position.
Ford is looking to regain half guard here but Thiago Santos keeps moving and retains side control.
Ford is letting Thiago Santos control him for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thiago Santos grinds an elbow into Ford's temple.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moses Thiago Santos!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 13, 2023

#R1#
Johns moves away from the strike by Vonsky.
Johns takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Johns throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johns explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Johns uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vonsky.
Johns takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Johns ducks under a wild hook from Vonsky.
Vonsky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johns manages to avoid it.
Vonsky pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vonsky works Johns's body with a nice hook.
Vonsky misses with a double jab.
Johns is looking to clinch.
Johns tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vonsky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johns.
A swing and a miss from Vonsky.
Johns fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vonsky changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vonsky fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Johns throws a series of punches but Vonsky avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Johns has closed the distance and engaged Vonsky in a clinch. #BC#
Vonsky escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vonsky is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Johns's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Vonsky looks to score with a jab to the body but Johns is just out of range.
Johns moves in looking to clinch but Vonsky pushes him off.#T1#
The fighters circling - Vonsky throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Johns closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vonsky lands a shoulder strike.
Johns has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vonsky is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vonsky softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vonsky lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Johns tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vonsky lands a shoulder strike.
Johns's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vonsky scores with a shot to the side of Johns's head.
Vonsky has a couple of punches blocked by Johns.
Vonsky lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vonsky makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Johns looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vonsky scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Johns blocks an uppercut.
Johns is trying to break free.
Vonsky misses with the head strike.
Vonsky lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Johns is trying to force a seperation but Vonsky has the dominant position.
Johns tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vonsky smiles and moves away.
Vladimir Vonsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timothy Johns.
Vonsky throws a hook but Johns blocks it.
Johns defending well as Vonsky loads up on a big left hand.
Vonsky swats away the attempt to clinch by Johns.
Vonsky bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Johns's head.#ROC#Johns is rocked!
Vonsky misses with a hook. Johns ducked under it nicely.
Johns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Vonsky wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good exchange - Vonsky coming out on top.
Johns is still on wobbly legs! Can Vonsky finish him?#KD#
Vonsky lands a big uppercut and Johns crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Johns looks OK. Vonsky waves Johns back to his feet!
Johns walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Vonsky! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vladimir Vonsky!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 13, 2023

#R1#
Lucifer throws a right and a left that Yeats avoids nicely.
Yeats moves forwards but Lucifer connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT2#It looks like Joe Yeats has been cut.
A punch combination from Lucifer misses.
Yeats slips a jab and a cross from Lucifer.
Lucifer throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Yeats counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lucifer tries for a takedown but Yeats manages to get underhooks.
Lucifer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Yeats.
Lucifer prevents the takedown attempt.
Lucifer prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Yeats. 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.
Yeats keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lucifer's efforts to push away.
Lucifer being controlled against the cage.
Yeats tries for a takedown. No joy. #T1#
Yeats prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lucifer is trying to pull guard but Yeats turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Yeats can't break the clinch.
Lucifer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yeats to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Yeats jumps into guard, dragging Lucifer to the mat. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Yeats manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Lucifer has a couple of punches blocked by Yeats. #TD#
Yeats has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lucifer uses from the top position.
Yeats pulls Lucifer in close to prevent any damage.
Lucifer tries to stand but Yeats is controlling from the bottom. #T2#
Yeats wants to sweep here but Lucifer controlling him for the moment.
Yeats has his hands on Lucifer's head, controlling the position.
Lucifer looks winded!#SUB#
Yeats working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lucifer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lucifer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Yeats managing to control the position. #T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yeats's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Yeats wants to sweep here but Lucifer controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Yeats shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lucifer pinned against the cage. Lucifer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Yeats dives in and grabs Lucifer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lucifer pushes down on Yeats's head and hops out.
Lucifer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
David Lucifer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Yeats moves into the clinch.
Lucifer is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Yeats is defending well.
Yeats is working for takedown but Lucifer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lucifer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yeats pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Yeats rushes Lucifer and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Yeats decides to pull guard.
Yeats has his hands on Lucifer's head, controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Yeats dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Yeats's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Lucifer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lucifer misses with an uppercut.
Lucifer scores with a one two! Yeats had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lucifer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yeats sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lucifer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yeats.
It looked like Yeats was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lucifer.
Lucifer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yeats changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lucifer misses with a combination
and Yeats counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lucifer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Yeats.#CL#
Yeats clinches with his opponent. #TD#
Yeats gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lucifer regains guard.
Lucifer is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Yeats dives into side control.
Lucifer is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#REVB#
Lucifer seems a little lost for a moment, as Yeats dominates the positioning.#T1#
Lucifer wants to get back to his feet but Yeats is dominant here and he's now got Lucifer's back!
Lucifer wants to get back to his feet. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Yeats controlling from the back.
Yeats seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lucifer for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Further stalling from Yeats.
Yeats has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Yeats working for a choke but Lucifer is defending well.
Yeats just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Yeats dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joe Yeats's cut.
That's time! Yeats's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Lucifer throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Yeats counters by clinching up.
Lucifer tries to break free but Yeats pushes him back against the cage.
Yeats is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Yeats manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Yeats trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Yeats 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#
Lucifer wants to get back to his feet.
Yeats has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yeats controlling from mount.
Lucifer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Lucifer has given up his back. Will we see Yeats going for some submissions?
Yeats is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB#
Yeats has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Yeats trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Lucifer doesn't escape. #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.#SUB#
Yeats looking to break Lucifer's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Lucifer remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Yeats will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Yeats keeps control of the position easily here as Lucifer tries to buck him off.
Yeats is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lucifer can do to turn this around?#T3#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Yeats is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Lucifer defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
David Lucifer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yeats biding his time, controlling Lucifer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Yeats showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Yeats, 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Yeats!

Event: SSSD 59: Vurris/Regulator
Date: Feb 26, 2022

Richard Lumley really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 192.6, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Timmy Turles was cancelled.

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