Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: GFC 11: Mnusk vs Landea
Date: Oct 31, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Aguayo gets tackled into the cage by Friday. Friday maintains the clinch.
Aguayo misses with a punch on the inside.
Friday with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Aguayo is trying to stall.
Friday misses with a knee strike.
Friday blocking some punches.
Aguayo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Friday's elbow.
Friday working Aguayo over with knees to the body.
Aguayo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Friday with a knee to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aguayo swings wildly with an uppercut but Friday uses good head movement to avoid it.
Friday looking to throw knees to the head but Aguayo is blocking nicely.
Friday tries a knee to the head but Aguayo blocks it.
Friday with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Aguayo misses with the head strike. #T1#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Friday lands a nice knee to the body.
Aguayo misses with a punch to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Friday as Aguayo tries to tie him up.
Friday tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aguayo avoids it.
Aguayo throws a punch but it's blocked by Friday.
Aguayo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Friday backwards.
Friday slowing the pace effectively.
Friday tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aguayo avoids it.
Aguayo has a couple of punches blocked by Friday.
Aguayo is struggling to control the position.
Friday with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Aguayo takes a knee to the side of the body. #T2#
Friday manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Aguayo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Friday scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Gonzo Aguayo has been cut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Friday tries to land a knee to the head but Aguayo blocks with his arms.
Friday stalling in the clinch.
Friday's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Friday missing with knees to the body.
Friday is struggling to control the position.
Friday stalls.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Stan Friday.
Friday lands an overhand right.#T3#
Friday misses with a body shot
and Aguayo counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
Friday takes the fight into the clinch.
Aguayo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aguayo lands an uppercut.
Aguayo throws a head punch that misses.
Friday is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A right hook to the body lands for Aguayo.
Friday with a knee to the head.
Aguayo lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aguayo.
Aguayo just leaning against Friday, taking a breather.
Aguayo misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Friday misses with a knee to the head.
Friday tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Friday looking to throw knees to the head but Aguayo is blocking nicely.
Friday leaning against his opponent.
Friday tries a knee to the head but Aguayo blocks it.
Friday misses with a knee strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Friday.
A short left from Aguayo.
Aguayo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Friday with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Friday using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aguayo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Friday with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Friday misses with a knee to the head.
Friday throws a knee to the head but misses.
Friday using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aguayo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aguayo.
Friday tries to land a knee to the head but Aguayo blocks with his arms.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stan Friday dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gonzo Aguayo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Friday swings widly with a right hand
and Aguayo counters with a stiff right hand.
Friday throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Aguayo counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Friday moves into the clinch successfully.
Aguayo tries to work over Friday's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Friday connects with a knee to the head.
Friday throws a knee to the head but misses.
Aguayo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Aguayo looking to stall.
Friday tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friday tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aguayo avoids it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Aguayo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Friday using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aguayo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Friday connects with a nasty looking knee right to Aguayo's face.
Aguayo tries to work over Friday's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Aguayo tries to throw a body punch but Friday avoids it by throwing Aguayo back against the cage.
Friday misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aguayo.
Friday with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Friday with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Friday.
Aguayo misses with a punch on the inside.
Friday using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Aguayo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aguayo managing to block the knees to the body from Friday.
Aguayo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Friday with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Aguayo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aguayo lands a body punch.
Friday crunches a lovely knee into Aguayo's ribcage.
Friday just leaning against Aguayo, taking a breather.
Aguayo lands an uppercut.#T2#
Aguayo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Friday tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Friday taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Friday looking to stall.
Friday missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aguayo.
A knee to the head by Friday.
Friday has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Aguayo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Aguayo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Friday crunches a lovely knee into Aguayo's ribcage.
Aguayo is trying to stall.
Aguayo lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Friday missing with knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Aguayo.
Aguayo can't find room to land a body shot as Friday controls the action.
Aguayo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Friday with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stalling in the clinch from Friday.
Friday blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aguayo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aguayo is stalling here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Aguayo stalling in the clinch.
Friday misses with a knee strike.
Friday is struggling to control the position.
Friday content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T4#
Friday tries a knee to the head but Aguayo blocks it.
Friday misses with a knee to the head.
Friday blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Friday using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aguayo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Aguayo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Friday misses with a knee strike.
Aguayo managing to block the knees to the body from Friday.
A short right from Aguayo on the inside.
Aguayo managing to block the knees to the body from Friday.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Friday tries a knee to the head but Aguayo blocks it.
Friday tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Good body shot from Aguayo.
Aguayo scores with a hook to the body.
Friday tries a knee to the head but Aguayo blocks it.
Aguayo leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Stan Friday will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Gonzo Aguayo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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#
Aguayo moves into the clinch.
Aguayo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Friday's elbow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Aguayo as Friday tries to tie him up.
Friday tries a knee to the head but Aguayo blocks it.
Aguayo lands a left hand.
Friday blocking some punches.
Aguayo misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aguayo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fridays head.
Aguayo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aguayo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aguayo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Aguayo working aggressively here.
Aguayo misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Friday blocks a body shot from Aguayo.
Aguayo working aggressively here.
Friday looking to throw knees to the head but Aguayo is blocking nicely.
Aguayo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Friday stalls.
Friday looking to throw knees to the head but Aguayo is blocking nicely.
Friday misses with a knee to the head.
Aguayo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Friday looking to throw knees to the head but Aguayo is blocking nicely.
Aguayo tries to work over Friday's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Friday scores with a knee to the head.
Aguayo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Friday tries a knee to the head but Aguayo blocks it.
Friday trying to land knees to the body.
Gonzo Aguayo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Friday using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aguayo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Friday is looking to control Aguayo's arms but Aguayo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Friday has his back to the cage.
Friday blocks a body shot from Aguayo.
Friday takes a shot to the head.
Friday taking a breather.
Aguayo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Aguayo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Friday tries a knee to the head but Aguayo blocks it.
Aguayo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aguayo lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Friday tries to land a knee to the head but Aguayo blocks with his arms.
Aguayo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Friday throws a knee to the head but misses. #T3#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Aguayo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Friday working Aguayo over with knees to the body.
Friday tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Friday takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Friday tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Friday tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Friday tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A right hand to the body from Aguayo.
Friday throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aguayo blocks it with crossed arms.
Friday throws a knee to the head but misses.
Aguayo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Friday looking to throw knees to the head but Aguayo is blocking nicely.
Aguayo tries to stall but Friday uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Aguayo slows down the pace here.
Aguayo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4#
Aguayo managing to block the knees to the body from Friday.
Friday tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Aguayo trying to control the position but instead, Friday has worked for underhooks and has pushed Aguayo into the cage.
Friday using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aguayo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Aguayo swings wildly with an uppercut but Friday uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aguayo lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aguayo.
Friday blocks a body shot from Aguayo.
Friday throws a knee to the head but misses.
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!
Aguayo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Friday misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aguayo.
Friday tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Friday misses with a knee strike.
Stan Friday is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Friday letting Aguayo take a breather here.
A short uppercut from Aguayo.

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 Gonzo Aguayo.
I think Friday has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stan Friday!

Event: GFC 11: Mnusk vs Landea
Date: Oct 31, 2023

#R1#
Landeau connects with the punch.
Mnusk throws a poor cross that misses
and Landeau counters with a three punch combo that has Mnusk backing up. Mnusk nods at Landeau to acknowledge the strikes.
Mnusk throws a body punch but Landeau moves out of range.
Landeau lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mnusk's sensitive parts.
Landeau is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Landeau throws a head kick that misses.
Landeau misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Landeau throws a lazy uppercut
letting Mnusk counter with a right hand.
Mnusk misses with a wild body shot.
Landeau misses with a head kick.
Mnusk seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#KD#
Mnusk sends Landeau crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Mnusk is motioning to the referee to let Landeau up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT#It looks like Monte Landeau has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Landeau scores with a kick to the midsection.
Landeau bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mnusk's head backwards.
A slow jab from Mnusk misses its intended target.
Mnusk misses with a hook.
Landeau lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1#
Mnusk staying out of range there.
Mnusk takes a swing at Landeau's ribcage but misses.
Landeau lands a nice hook to Mnusk's body. Mnusk takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mnusk lands a lovely overhand right.
Mnusk with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Landeau to score with a decent uppercut.
Mnusk takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL2#
Landeau instigates a clinch.
Landeau lands a left hand.
Landeau is leaning against Mnusk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A hook to the body from Mnusk.
Landeau throws a punch but it's blocked by Mnusk.
A short left from Mnusk.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mnusk.
Landeau working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from Mnusk.
A head punch on the inside from Landeau fails to land. #T2#
Landeau misses with a punch to the body.
Landeau blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mnusk.
Landeau works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Landeau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Landeau stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mnusk misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mnusk.
Mnusk struggles to land a body shot inside as Landeau controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mnusk.
A right hand to the body from Mnusk.
Landeau prevents a body shot from Mnusk.
Landeau can't find room to land a body shot as Mnusk controls the action.
Mnusk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Landeau.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mnusk.
Mnusk prevents a body shot from Landeau. #T3#
Landeau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Landeau.
Landeau struggles to land a body shot inside as Mnusk controls his hands.
Landeau lands a shoulder strike.
Landeau lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Landeau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mnusk blocking some punches.
Landeau lands a hook to the side of the head.
Landeau misses with some punches.
Landeau misses with a punch on the inside.
Mnusk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Landeau misses with a body punch.
Landeau lands with a light punch inside.
Landeau misses with a body punch.
Landeau works on Mnusk's body with a couple of short punches.
Landeau makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mnusk looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T4#
Mnusk blocks a body shot from Landeau.
Landeau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Landeau working aggressively here.
Landeau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mnusk tries a body shot but Landeau blocks it.
A short right from Landeau.
Mnusk misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mnusk.
A short right from Landeau.
Landeau tries to work over Mnusk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mnusk.
Landeau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mnusk misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Landeau swings wildly with an uppercut but Mnusk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mnusk tries a body shot but Landeau blocks it.
Landeau throws a punch but it's blocked by Mnusk.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Landeau dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Monte Landeau's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Landeau throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A slow jab from Mnusk misses its intended target.
Landeau swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mnusk scores with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Landeau misses the target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Landeau looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mnusk slips a jab and a cross from Landeau.
Mnusk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Landeau moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Landeau looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little feinted left hand from Mnusk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Landeau misses the jab.
Landeau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mnusk moves away.
Some wild striking there from Mnusk.
Monte Landeau seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Mnusk takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Landeau comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Landeau pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mnusk back to the cage. Landeau follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#It looks like Elo Mnusk has been cut.
Landeau lands with a kick to the temple. Mnusk shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mnusk lands a lovely overhand right.
Landeau connects with a leg kick.
Mnusk throws an overhand right that lands on Landeau's shoulder, as Landeau tries to avoid the shot.
Landeau drops his hands momentarily and Mnusk takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mnusk misses with a body punch
and Landeau counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Landeau throws a nice looking combination but Mnusk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mnusk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mnusk lands a right hook to the body.
Landeau takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
Mnusk throws a hook but Landeau avoids it easily.
Landeau buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #KD#
Mnusk cracks Landeau with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Landeau looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Mnusk finish him? #ROC#Landeau is rocked!
Mnusk is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Landeau flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Landeau is out cold! Mnusk holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Elo Mnusk!
Elo Mnusk retains his light heavyweight title!
Elo Mnusk seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TL Fight Night 27
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1#
Chuck throws the left hand but Hart avoids the punch easily.
Hart wants to counter with a clinch but Chuck pushes him away.
Chuck looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hart takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hart steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chuck.
Hart steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Chuck.
Hart misses with a wild body shot.
Hart ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chuck moves away.
Chuck lands a nice looking body shot. #TD#
Chuck darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hart is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chuck scores with a couple of nice shots.
Chuck lands strikes from half guard.
Chuck wants to advance to full mount but Hart doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Hart is trying to keep Chuck in close. #T1#
Chuck landing with the ground and pound.
Chuck keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hart's head.
Hart tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chuck chips away with some ground and pound.
Chuck lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Hart throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hart looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chuck is one step ahead there.
Chuck working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hart's head.#T2##SUB2#
Hart is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chuck defends well.
Hart not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Hart looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Chuck has picked Hart up and slammed him! Hart can't keep hold of the triangle and Chuck manages to pass to side control!
Hart takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hart tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Hart is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hart working to try and regain half guard.
Hart wants to hold on but Chuck pushes him away.
Hart is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Chuck is staying active.#T3#
Chuck fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Chuck is in the full mount, landing strikes.
BOOM! Chuck connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Chuck has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hart's face. #ROC#Hart is rocked!
Hart is trying to escape the mount.
Hart is still in real trouble! Can Chuck finish him?
Chuck lands a big elbow - Hart is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Hart is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Wood Chuck!
Our winner, Wood Chuck, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: NYF 40: Donal vs Daxton 2
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1#
Blackwood looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Webb is fending him off so far but Blackwood persists. Nope, Webb circles away and we're back to standing.
Webb looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Blackwood shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Webb defends it nicely.#TD2#
Blackwood shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Webb manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Blackwood trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Blackwood trying to control the position from guard on top but Webb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blackwood loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackwood connects with a couple of short punches.
Blackwood is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Blackwood with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Webb keeping moving, preventing Blackwood from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Blackwood drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Webb dives on top into guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blackwood looking to hit a scissor sweep but Webb is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Webb avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SU#
Webb stands up from Blackwood's guard - Webb perhaps looking for a knockout. #T2#
Blackwood tries for a takedown but Webb circles away easily
and Webb counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jamie Webb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zach Blackwood.#CL2#
Blackwood drives through and clinches with Webb against the cage.
Blackwood can't get the takedown.
A nice left hand lands by Webb.
Webb prevents the takedown attempt.
Blackwood is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Webb is defending well.
Blackwood wants to take the fight to the mat but Webb manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Blackwood is looking to take this one to the mat.
Webb is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Webb throws a punch but it's blocked by Blackwood.
Blackwood tries to score a body lock takedown but Webb shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Webb scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Webb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Webb throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blackwoods head.
Webb lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Webb lands an uppercut.
Webb lands a right hand that snaps the head of Blackwood backwards.
Webb looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3#
Webb is working Blackwood over against the cage.
Blackwood goes for a takedown in the clinch but Webb prevents it.
Blackwood looks winded!#BC#
Webb pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Webb lands a nice shot to the body.
Webb circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blackwood tries to clinch but Webb is having none of it.
Jamie Webb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Webb lands with a shot to the body.
Blackwood avoids the head kick by Webb. #TD2#
Blackwood closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Webb quickly recovers to half guard.
Blackwood has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Blackwood working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Webb's thigh. Webb counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Blackwood stops Webb from standing up. #SUB2#
Blackwood drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Webb dives on top into guard.#REVR##T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blackwood is trying to hold Webb in close to prevent damage but Webb has managed to pass into half guard.
Blackwood works his way to full guard. Good work.
Blackwood is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##ES#
Webb kicks Blackwood off and gets back to his feet.
Webb jabs Blackwood to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Blackwood on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL#
Webb rushes Blackwood and presses him up against the cage.
Blackwood can't get the takedown.
Blackwood blocks a body shot from Webb. #BC#
Webb breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jamie Webb 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#
Webb throws a leg kick but Blackwood sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL#
Webb moves into the clinch successfully.
A short left from Webb.
Webb is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blackwood can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Blackwood lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Blackwood throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Blackwood not doing much here.
Blackwood frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Blackwood has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Webb is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zach Blackwood!
Zach Blackwood was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: OFK 343 - Marek Vs Knox
Date: Oct 21, 2023

#R1#
Kadurov lunges at Kinkead with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kinkead's hand.
Kinkead misses the shot to the body.
Kadurov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#TD#
Kinkead looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Kinkead is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kinkead wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kadurov keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kinkead trying to control from Kadurov's half guard. Kadurov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kinkead passes Kadurov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kinkead is looking to advance position but Kadurov won't allow it. #T1#
Kadurov is controlling Kinkead's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kinkead trying to control the action but Kadurov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kadurov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kinkead pulls his head out easily.
Kadurov is not content to let Kinkead control the position.
Kinkead wants to pass to mount but Kadurov is defending the position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Kinkead wants to work for an arm triangle but Kadurov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kadurov is refusing to be controlled, as Kinkead sits in half guard.
Kadurov is holding on to half guard well.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kadurov trying to control but Kinkead postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kinkead cracks Kadurov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kadurov scores with a body shot.
Kinkead cracks Kadurov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#TD2#
Kadurov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kinkead did well to prevent Kadurov getting side control.#T3#
Kadurov prevents Kinkead from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kinkead manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kadurov wants to control from the top but Kinkead keeps moving. #SUB#
Kinkead is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Kinkead escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kadurov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kadurov controlling from the top position.
Kinkead looking for a sweep. Not yet Kinkead, not yet. #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.
Kadurov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kadurov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Kinkead has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kadurov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kadurov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
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 Rhashaun Kinkead will probably get the nod.
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#
Kadurov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kinkead as he jumps to the side.
Kinkead throws a sloppy head kick and Kadurov moves out of range easily.
Kinkead avoids the body shot from Kadurov.
Kinkead will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kadurov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Kadurov scores with a takedown into Kinkead's guard.
Rustam Kadurov has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Kinkead is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kadurov trying to control but Kinkead is working from the bottom.
Kinkead seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T1#
Kinkead trying to keep a closed guard but Kadurov is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Kinkead had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kadurov defends it easily.
Kinkead wants to sweep here but Kadurov controlling him for the moment.
Kadurov wants to control from the top but Kinkead keeps moving.
Kinkead 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.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Kinkead had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kadurov defends it easily.
Kadurov connects with a couple of short punches.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kinkead is on top in guard. #REVR#
Kinkead stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kadurov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kadurov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Kadurov advances position into side control!
Kadurov gets to mount! Kinkead was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T3#
Kinkead working to try and regain half guard.
Kinkead manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kadurov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kinkead trying to control but Kadurov postures up.
Kinkead moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kinkead wants to sweep here but Kadurov controlling him for the moment.
Kadurov scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4##SUB#
Kinkead looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kadurov wants to control from the top but Kinkead keeps moving.
Kadurov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kinkead wants to hit a sweep here but Kadurov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kinkead there!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kinkead is looking to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rustam Kadurov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Kinkead has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kinkead there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kadurov shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Kinkead closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kinkead slows the pace down.
Kinkead tries to move to full mount but Kadurov actually manages to regain half guard.
Kadurov is looking to improve his position.
Kadurov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kinkead's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kinkead's back!
Kinkead trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Kadurov loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Kinkead hold on?
Kinkead wants to control his opponent's hands but Kadurov gets his hands free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Kadurov trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Kadurov is trying to stick to Kinkead's back but Kinkead is turning into Kadurov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kadurov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kinkead.
Kinkead is looking to advance position but Kadurov has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Kinkead really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kadurov content just to control the position here.
Kadurov looking to finish Kinkead with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kinkead!
Kinkead sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kadurov scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2#
Kadurov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kinkead tries to get to full guard but Kadurov has control of the leg.
Kinkead is not content to let Kadurov control the position.
Kinkead is positioning himself well to prevent Kadurov advancing to mount.
Kadurov wants to take a breather but Kinkead is having none of it.
Kinkead is pressing down on Kadurov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Kinkead is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kadurov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kinkead is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kinkead has his hands on Kadurov's head, controlling the position.
Kinkead is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kadurov wants to pass the guard but Kinkead is keeping the position.#SUB#
Kinkead is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kadurov with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kadurov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kinkead throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kadurov.
Kadurov dips to his left and cracks Kinkead with an uppercut!
Kinkead misses with a kick to the body.
Kinkead walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rhashaun Kinkead is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kadurov lands with a nice combination. Kinkead backs away looking to recover.#TD2#
Kadurov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kadurov working the ground and pound.
Kinkead is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kinkead looks to move to half guard but instead Kadurov has passed into mount! Damn!

And that's the end of the fight!
Rustam Kadurov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kadurov 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rustam Kadurov!
Rustam Kadurov took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Champion Apparel for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: WVT 171: Vitali v Creed
Date: Oct 14, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Fisticuffs has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fisticuffs being controlled against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bowy.
Bowy blocks an uppercut.
Bowy looking to slow down the pace here.
A short uppercut from Bowy.
I was talking to Bowy's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fisticuffs misses with a punch on the inside.
Fisticuffs can't find room to land a body shot as Bowy controls the action.
Fisticuffs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fisticuffs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fisticuffs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#CUT2#It looks like Luke Bowy has been cut.
Fisticuffs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fisticuffs misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fisticuffs lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Bowy.
Bowy blocking some punches.
Bowy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fisticuffs blocking some punches.
Fisticuffs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bowy backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Bowy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Bowy misses with a double jab
and Fisticuffs counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bowy thinking.
Bowy misses with a hook
and Fisticuffs scores with a counter punch that sends Bowy to the canvas! Fisticuffs smells blood - he's punishing Bowy with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Bowy has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Torraso Fisticuffs!
Torraso Fisticuffs made sure to mention his sponsor, Mythical Fighter in his post fight interview.

Event: ALLSTAR MMA: Yamasaki Vs Jones
Date: Oct 12, 2023

#R1#
Sharipova takes a swing at Dozer's ribcage but misses.
Sharipova is looking to land body kicks.
Dozer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Dozer shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sharipova napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sharipova tries to bench press Dozer off him but Dozer keeps the position. #SUB#
Dozer is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Sharipova looks calm but he's in trouble here. Dozer gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Sharipova is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Dozer lets go of the hold and Sharipova can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Wolfric Dozer!
An intense looking Wolfric Dozer took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I squash Mario like bug! I see him talk trash, he complain I'm bigger, he complain I'm wrestler. He took fight both times, he lost both times. No more whining.'.

Event: MMAH 80
Date: Oct 07, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Abkhazi moves into range and clinches up with Devaney.
Abkhazi lands a shoulder strike.
Devaney definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC2#
Abkhazi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Devaney misses with a wild body shot.
Abkhazi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#KD#
Devaney drops Abkhazi with a beautiful combination! Abkhazi stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Devaney is looking for the KO!#ROC#Abkhazi is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Zurab Abkhazi has been cut.
Abkhazi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Devaney lands a brutal uppercut that launches Abkhazi off his feet! Abkhazi tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rory Devaney!

Event: NYF 37: Kakuzo vs Babcock
Date: Oct 07, 2023

#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Germic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Smashotti is trying to push Germic away but Germic has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Smashotti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Germic working aggressively here.
Smashotti avoiding damage as Germic throws knees to the body.
Germic misses with a knee to the head.
Germic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Germic tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Germic misses with a punch on the inside.
Germic looking to throw knees to the head but Smashotti is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smashotti is trying to force a seperation but Germic has the dominant position.
Germic misses with a punch on the inside.
Smashotti is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Germic. #BC2#
Smashotti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Smashotti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Germic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Germic keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Germic forces Smashotti back against the cage and clinches.
Germic is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Germic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Germic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Germic. #CUT#It looks like Lorenzo Smashotti has been cut.
Smashotti blocks an uppercut.
Germic throws a head punch that misses.
Germic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Germic lands a nice uppercut.
Germic looking to throw knees to the head but Smashotti is blocking nicely.
Smashotti avoiding damage as Germic throws knees to the body.
Smashotti is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Smashotti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Germic tries to land knees in the clinch but Smashotti avoids the damage to the body.
Germic throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Smashotti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Smashotti has managed to clinch.
Germic tries a knee to the head but Smashotti blocks it.
Germic scores with a knee to the head.
Germic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smashotti has a couple of punches blocked by Germic.
Smashotti avoiding damage as Germic throws knees to the body.
Germic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smashotti is defending well for now.
Smashotti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Germic with a knee to the head. #ROC#Smashotti is rocked!
Germic tries a knee to the head but Smashotti blocks it.
Smashotti is still on wobbly legs! Can Germic finish him?
Germic tries a knee to the head but Smashotti blocks it.
Germic swings wildly with an uppercut but Smashotti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Germic looking to throw knees to the head but Smashotti is blocking nicely. #T3#
Smashotti takes a knee right on the jaw!
Smashotti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Germic dips a shoulder and cracks Smashotti with a mighty uppercut! Smashotti falls back against the cage and Germic unloads with a barrage of strikes! Smashotti 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 - Germic screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Asim Germic!

Event: ICF Friday Fights 2
Date: Oct 06, 2023

#R1#
A head kick misses from Vatslav.
Vatslav throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Dover closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dover lands in his opponent's guard.
Vatslav working a defensive guard here.
Dover chips away with some ground and pound.
Dover distracts Vatslav with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dover has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dover working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vatslav's head.
Dover with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dover stands up over Vatslav, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dover lands a couple of elbows.
Dover landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dover content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Dover works over Vatslav with some ground and pound from guard.
Dover working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vatslav's head.
Vatslav will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dover is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vatslav is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dover landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dover lands a couple of digs.
Dover lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dover scoring with some ground and pound.
Dover scoring with some ground and pound.
Dover lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dover is working Vatslav over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dover is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vatslav could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T2#
Dover chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC2#Vatslav is rocked!
Dover with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Oh Vatslav is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dover postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Vatslav covers up, he's hurt! Dover keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Dover and the ref steps in to end the fight! Dover can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Dover!

Event: OFK 337 - Chika Vs Mad Onion
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1#
Kinkead is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT#It looks like Rhashaun Kinkead has been cut.
Walker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kinkead defending well as Walker loads up on a big left hand.
Walker throws a looping overhand right but Kinkead ducks down to avoid it.
Walker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kinkead drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Walker defends it well.
Kinkead staying out of range there.
Kinkead is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Walker scores with a jab to the jaw.
Walker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kinkead feints the counter takedown.
Walker misses with an uppercut. Kinkead saw that one coming.
Kinkead feints the counter takedown.
Walker missing with a left hand there. Kinkead was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And Kinkead tries to counter it with a takedown but Walker pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kinkead misses with a hook. Walker ducked under it nicely.
Walker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Walker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kinkead changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Walker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Walker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kinkead on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kinkead can pounce on him. #KD2#
Oooh a lovely combination from Kinkead sends Walker down but not out. Kinkead dives into side control looking to finish. #ROC2#Walker is rocked!#SUB2#
Kinkead is trying to get an arm triangle but Walker is defending well.
Oh Walker is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Walker is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Kinkead has hold of Walker's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Walker tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Kinkead cranks the arm and Walker screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Walker, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Rhashaun Kinkead!
Our winner, Rhashaun Kinkead, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: NYF 36: Anudo vs Simons
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1#
Blackwood fails with a takedown attempt.
Blackwood drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT#It looks like Zach Blackwood has been cut.
Pacman seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Blackwood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pacman throws out the jab.
Pacman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blackwood fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Blackwood moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Blackwood closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pacman circles away.
Money Pacman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zach Blackwood.#TD2#
Blackwood decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Pacman is trying to escape back to his feet but Blackwood uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blackwood scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Pacman to see if he's OK.
The ground and pound from Blackwood seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T1#
Blackwood tries to score with some ground and pound. Pacman controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB2#
Blackwood is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pacman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Blackwood is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pacman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pacman wants to get back to his feet but Blackwood drags him back down.
Blackwood throws an elbow but Pacman slips to the side and avoids it well.
Blackwood trying to control the action but Pacman is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Blackwood is trying to get an arm triangle but Pacman is defending well. #T2##ES#
Pacman sneaks out the side door and pushes Blackwood away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#KD#
Pacman lands a left and a right that send Blackwood crashing to the mat, dazed. Pacman thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Blackwood is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pacman lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Blackwood up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Pacman from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Blackwood's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Money Pacman!

Event: WVT 164: Hightower v Kok
Date: Sep 29, 2023

#R1#
Bowy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Luke Bowy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bowy misses with a combination #TD2#
and Neves counters with a takedown into side control.
Bowy is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Bowy tries to improve position but can't.
Neves scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bowy to see if he's OK.
Neves sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bowy is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neves throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Bowy is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Neves is putting a hurting on Bowy here, landing some big shots from side control.
Neves trying to control the action but Bowy is working from the bottom.
Bowy wants to control but Neves postures up.
Bowy is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Bowy seems a little lost for a moment, as Neves dominates the positioning.
Bowy dodges the ground and pound from Neves.
Bowy wants to control but Neves postures up.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A lull in the action here as Neves stalls from top position.#SUB2#
Neves thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bowy wants to get back to his feet.
Neves tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Neves is looking to take a break and control but Bowy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bowy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Bowy connects with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Bruno Neves has been cut.
Bowy throws a sloppy head kick
and Neves counters with a crisp right that sends Bowy to the canvas! Neves follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruno Neves!
Bruno Neves seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GFC 8: Rex vs Mnusk
Date: Sep 27, 2023

#R1#
Wrou thuds a left hand into Aguayo's body.
Aguayo slips a jab from Wrou.
Wrou misses with a wild body shot.
Aguayo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice leg kick from Aguayo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Aguayo avoids the body shot from Wrou.
Wrou cracks Aguayo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wrou throws a lazy uppercut
and Aguayo counters with a nice body shot.
Wrou misses with a right hand
and Aguayo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wrou just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been told by Aguayo's head coaches at 3Band MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Aguayo avoids the body shot from Wrou.
Aguayo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Wrou was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aguayo staying out of range there.
Wrou misses with a hook. Aguayo ducked under it nicely.
Wrou walks forward, straight into a front kick from Aguayo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wrou throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Aguayo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wrou misses the jab.
Aguayo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wrou just misses with a punch to the body.
Aguayo throws a big counter combination but Wrou scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Aguayo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wrou throws a jab but it's blocked by Aguayo.
Aguayo drops his hands momentarily and Wrou takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wrou throws out a loose jab but Aguayo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sledge Wrou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aguayo ducks under a wild hook from Wrou.
Aguayo thinks about countering with a body kick.
Wrou dodges the punch combination from Aguayo.
Aguayo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wrou scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Aguayo doesn't seem bothered though.
Aguayo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aguayo lands with a hook. Wrou tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wrou swings widly with a right hand
and Wrou takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice body punch from Wrou.
Aguayo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Aguayo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wrou.
Wrou misses with a shot to the body
and Aguayo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aguayo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wrou misses with a hook. Aguayo ducked under it nicely.
Wrou takes a swing at Aguayo's ribcage but misses.
Wrou throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab by Wrou.#CL2#
Wrou has closed the distance and engaged Aguayo in a clinch.
Wrou misses with a punch on the inside.
Aguayo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Aguayo tries to work over Wrou's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wrou softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wrou lands a shoulder strike.
Wrou lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Wrou.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aguayo.
Aguayo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aguayo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aguayo working aggressively here.
Wrou lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aguayo backwards.
Wrou misses with a punch on the inside.
Wrou pushes Aguayo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aguayo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aguayo swings wildly with an uppercut but Wrou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wrou lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aguayo backwards. #ROC2#Aguayo is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wrou lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oh Aguayo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wrou unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Aguayo! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Wrou is unloading with more strikes now! Aguayo drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sledge Wrou!
Sledge Wrou is the new lightweight champion!

Event: GFC 8: Rex vs Mnusk
Date: Sep 27, 2023

#R1#
Landeau is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bonga chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Landeau can pounce on him.
Landeau checks a leg kick nicely.
Landeau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bonga.
Bonga swings for the body but Landeau moves out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Landeau. Bonga shrugs it off though.
Donk. Landeau catches Bonga right on the button with a cross.
Landeau connects with a body shot.
Landeau scores with a spinning back kick!
Bonga looks winded!#KD#
Landeau drops Bonga with a beautiful combination! Bonga stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Landeau is looking for the KO!#ROC#Bonga is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Omar Bonga has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Landeau closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bonga is still on wobbly legs! Can Landeau finish him?
A hook to the body from Landeau.
Landeau lands a huge punch on the inside that knocks Bonga senseless! Wow, what a way to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Monte Landeau!
A very excited looking Monte Landeau 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.
The defeated Omar Bonga had this to say: 'Today Bonecrusher... he get crushed '.

Event: MMAH 77
Date: Sep 24, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Reynolds moves into the clinch.
Abkhazi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Abkhazi blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Reynolds.
Abkhazi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Abkhazi swings wildly with an uppercut but Reynolds uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abkhazi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Reynolds tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Abkhazi avoids it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Reynolds blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abkhazi taking a breather.
Abkhazi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Reynolds as Abkhazi tries to tie him up.
Abkhazi has had enough of the clinch but Reynolds keeps him there for the moment.
Reynolds trying to land knees to the body.
Abkhazi trying to stall but Reynolds improves his position.
Reynolds with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T1#
Abkhazi tries a body shot but Reynolds blocks it.
Reynolds scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Abkhazi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reynolds blocking some punches.
Reynolds lands a body punch in the clinch.
Reynolds blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reynolds throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Abkhazi blocks it with crossed arms.
Reynolds has Abkhazi pushed against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Abkhazi.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Abkhazi looking to stall.
Abkhazi letting Reynolds take a breather here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abkhazi.
Reynolds lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Abkhazi backwards.
Reynolds working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've been informed that Reynolds has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T2#
Reynolds scores with a shot to the side of Abkhazi's head.
Abkhazi misses with the head strike.
Reynolds makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC2#Abkhazi is rocked!
Reynolds throws a big uppercut that drops Abkhazi! More strikes from Reynolds and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Abkhazi lies dazed against the cage as Reynolds celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Argus Reynolds!

Event: TL Fight Night 22
Date: Sep 23, 2023

#R1#
Hart lands a nice shot that snaps Morterero's head back.
Morterero has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hart sizes up Morterero with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Morterero looks to land a left hand but Hart moved out of range nicely.
Hart throws the left hand but Morterero avoids the punch easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Morterero.
Morterero throws a shot from downtown. Hart moves away and avoids it.
Morterero swats away the attempt to clinch by Hart.
Hart throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hart takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hart.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Hart looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
You can see the frustration on Morterero's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Morterero taking a bit of punishment here - Hart scoring with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Hart in side control, throwing shots but Morterero defends.
Morterero can't do much from the bottom here.
Hart trying to control the action but Morterero is working from the bottom.
Morterero tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hart wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Morterero wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hart advances to full mount.
Hart wants to control but instead Morterero manages to regain half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Morterero actively working from the bottom here.
Hart will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hart thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Morterero is looking to control Hart's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Morterero avoid being mounted?
Morterero on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Morterero wants to get back to his feet.
Morterero is trying to get back to full guard.
Hart works his way into full mount!
Morterero is bucking up trying to escape but Hart cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T3#
Hart looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Hart cracks Morterero with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Morterero is trying to escape the mount.
Hart lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Morterero sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Hart trying to control the action but Morterero is working from the bottom.
Hart throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Morterero is refusing to be controlled, as Hart sits in half guard.
Morterero is trying to maintain the position but Hart is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Morterero won't allow Hart to pass to mount.
Hart trying to control from half guard but Morterero is working away.
Nice strikes from Hart there.
Morterero is not content to let Hart control the position.
Morterero tries to kick Hart off but Hart keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hart is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hart cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Morterero is squirming around, avoiding Hart's attempts to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bret Hart dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Morterero swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Morterero pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hart is looking to counter the offense by Morterero and move into the clinch.#CL#
Hart closes the distance and pushes Morterero back into the cage.
Hart presses Morterero against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hart.
Hart keeps control of Morterero as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hart is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Morterero pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Morterero blocks a body shot from Hart.
Morterero wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hart has Morterero pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Morterero manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hart is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Morterero is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bret Hart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hart is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Morterero to keep the fight standing.
Hart misses with a short punch on the inside.
Morterero is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Morterero looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
Hart prevents Morterero from breaking the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Hart.
Hart is trying to pull guard but Morterero turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Hart successfully pulls guard.
Hart seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Hart throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Morterero avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Morterero would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Morterero tries to free his leg and advance position but Hart is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Hart escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Morterero gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hart 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.
Hart tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2##SUB#
Hart is looking for a triangle but Morterero pushes his legs off easily.
Morterero stopping the sweep attempt from Hart.
Hart is working hard here to advance position.
Morterero wants to pass the guard but Hart is keeping the position.
Hart has Morterero pulled in close to control his posture.
Hart wants to sweep here but Morterero controlling him for the moment.
Bret Hart overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Morterero throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Morterero passes Hart's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hart blocking the ground and pound attempt from Morterero.
Morterero frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hart tries to lock up and control but Morterero gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hart is trying desperately to improve position.
Poor strikes thrown by Morterero there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help! #SUB2#
Morterero is working for a guillotine from mount but Hart frees his head quite easily.
Hart is in all sorts of trouble here. #T4#
Hart tries to lock up and control but Morterero gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Morterero with shots to the head and body - Hart looks very uncomfortable down there. #SUB2#
Hart defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Morterero.
Hart wants to hold on but Morterero pushes him away.
Hart is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Morterero is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Morterero controlling his opponent.
Morterero really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hart. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hart is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Morterero is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Morterero!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Emilio Morterero!

Event: NYF Fight Night 11
Date: Sep 22, 2023

#R1#
Blackwood tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Frye paws at him with a jab and circles away.
AJ Frye seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frye fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD#
Blackwood looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Frye has one foot on Blackwood's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Frye takes a swing at Blackwood's ribcage but misses.
Blackwood feinted with a counter takedown.
Frye looks for a takedown but Blackwood sprawls well.
Frye throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blackwood shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Frye as he avoids it easily.
Frye has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Blackwood is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Frye throws the left hand but Blackwood avoids the punch easily.
Frye misses with a body kick.
Blackwood appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Frye throws a sloppy head kick and Blackwood moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Frye rushes Blackwood and presses him up against the cage.
Blackwood wants a takedown. #TD#
Blackwood has picked Frye up - he's going for a ride! Blackwood dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#T1#
Blackwood lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blackwood trying to control the action but Frye is working from the bottom.
Blackwood landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Frye works his way to full guard. Good work.
Blackwood won't allow Frye to get back to his feet.
Blackwood 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.
Blackwood trying to control the position from guard on top but Frye is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blackwood passes into half guard.
Frye flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Frye is defending against the submission attempts here by Blackwood. #SUB#
Blackwood is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T2#
Blackwood working the head and body with strikes.
Blackwood is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Frye is not content to let Blackwood control the position.#SUB2#
Frye actively working from the bottom here.
Blackwood moves into full mount! Frye won't be happy about that! #T3#
Blackwood content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blackwood raining down hammerfists from mount.
Blackwood can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Frye is looking to escape.
Blackwood connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Frye wants to hold on but Blackwood pushes him away.
Blackwood cracks Frye with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Frye takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Blackwood lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Blackwood looking to control but Frye is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Blackwood is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Frye can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #T4#
Frye is wriggling around trying to escape.
Frye looks winded!
Blackwood can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Frye is looking to escape.
Frye is wriggling around trying to escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blackwood lands with some strikes.
Blackwood lands a big elbow.
Blackwood lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Frye hang on?
Blackwood controlling the position easily from mount.
Frye is looking to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zach Blackwood dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Blackwood fails to land the takedown.
Blackwood gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Frye counter with a right hand. #TD#
Blackwood closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Frye quickly recovers to half guard.
Blackwood is nestled in close to Frye, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Blackwood working over Frye with some ground and pound. Frye looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Blackwood is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Frye can do to turn this around?
Blackwood seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Blackwood passes to side control.
Zach Blackwood overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blackwood scores with punches from side control.
Frye is looking for a sweep.
Blackwood works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Frye is not content to let Blackwood control the position. #T1#
Blackwood cracks Frye with a big right hand but Frye just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Blackwood scores with a couple of short elbows.
Blackwood is working Frye over with some ground and pound from side control.
Frye tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Blackwood wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Blackwood lands an elbow.
Blackwood avoids the strikes from the bottom by Frye.
Frye is trying to improve his position.
Frye is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Blackwood goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Frye has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Blackwood but great work by Frye.
Blackwood is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Blackwood's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Blackwood regains half guard.
Blackwood is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rollins Fitness, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Blackwood slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Blackwood 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#
Blackwood passes to side control.
Blackwood will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frye is trying to get back to half guard.
Blackwood in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Blackwood cracks Frye with a big elbow.
Blackwood lands a few punches from side control.
Blackwood scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Frye to see if he's OK.#T3#
Frye is not content to let Blackwood control the position.
Frye throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Blackwood wants to lay and pray for a moment but Frye keeps working.
Blackwood lands a few punches from side control.
Blackwood cracks Frye with a big right hand but Frye just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #SUB#
Blackwood looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Blackwood content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Frye taking a bit of punishment here - Blackwood scoring with strikes. #T4#
Frye is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Blackwood tries to move into full mount but can't pass Frye's legs.
Blackwood wants to control but Frye is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Blackwood is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Frye has escaped the position, nice work there.
Blackwood cracks Frye with a big right hand but Frye just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Frye takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Frye is trying to escape the position but Blackwood is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zach Blackwood dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Blackwood shoots in but no luck this time.
Frye darts in looking for a takedown but Blackwood gets double underhooks and turns Frye into the cage.
Blackwood tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Frye counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Blackwood closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Frye quickly recovers to half guard.

Frye makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
No luck for Blackwood with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Blackwood clinches up with Frye and pushes him back against the cage.
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!
Blackwood looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zach Blackwood. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Blackwood lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Blackwood prevents Frye from standing back up.
Blackwood working the head and body with strikes.
Frye is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Frye takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ground and pound from Blackwood. #T1#
Nice strikes from Blackwood there.
Blackwood working over Frye with some ground and pound. Frye looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Blackwood is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Frye is just riding it out for now. Blackwood eventually gives up the hold.
Blackwood passes to side control.
Frye is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Blackwood scores with a couple of short elbows.
Frye is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T2#
Blackwood is staying tight to Frye's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Blackwood landing strikes.
Blackwood wants to control but Frye is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Blackwood wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Frye, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Blackwood looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Blackwood scoring with punches and elbows.
Blackwood lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Frye down. #T3##SUB#
Blackwood looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Blackwood is working Frye over with some ground and pound from side control.
Blackwood wants to control but Frye is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Blackwood thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Frye wants to control but Blackwood postures up.
Blackwood working the ground and pound.
Blackwood is working Frye over with some ground and pound from side control.
Blackwood landing strikes.
Blackwood works to advance to full mount. Frye defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T4#
Blackwood content just to control the position here.
Blackwood lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Frye is in a horrible position here. Blackwood smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Blackwood can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Frye is looking to escape.
A nice elbow there by Blackwood.
Blackwood scores with a couple of good head shots there.
AJ Frye has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zach Blackwood is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blackwood controlling the position easily from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zach Blackwood showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Blackwood, 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zach Blackwood!
Zach Blackwood decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 17, 2023

#R1#
Smash connects with a looping right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Kazimir Vatslav has been cut.#CL2#
Smash pushes Vatslav up against the cage in a clinch.
Smash lands a body shot.
Vatslav is breathing heavily.
A left hand lands to the body for Smash.
Smash scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smash lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Smash.
Smash digs a right hand into Vatslav's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vatslav's gas tank.
Smash lands a body punch in the clinch.
Smash lands a body punch.
Smash lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vatslav or not.
Vatslav could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Smash avoiding damage.
Smash lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vatslav backwards. #CUT2#Kazimir Vatslav's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD2#
Smash drops Vatslav onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Vatslav is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Smash has Vatslav pressed against the cage. Vatslav drops his hands and Smash takes advantage by unloading with a massive hook that sends Vatslav tumbling to the canvas! Smash rains down with more punches but Vatslav was already out! That's a highlight reel knockout for Smash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Quick Smash!

Event: WVT 159: Creed v Halsti
Date: Sep 16, 2023

#R1#
Bowy misses the body punch
and Heydrich counters with a stiff right hand.
Bowy throws a right and a left that Heydrich avoids nicely.
Bowy checks a leg kick.
Bowy cracks Heydrich with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT#It looks like Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich has been cut.
Luke Bowy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bowy throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Heydrich's head.
Bowy misses with a right hand
and Heydrich counters with a nice body shot.
Bowy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bowy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bowy throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bowy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bowy moves away from the strike by Heydrich.
Heydrich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bowy moves away.
Bowy thows a leg kick but Heydrich checks it
and Heydrich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bowy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Heydrich.
Bowy scores with a head kick. #T1#
Bowy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Heydrich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bowy takes one to the chin there.
Good shot there by Heydrich.
Heydrich avoids the body shot from Bowy.
Heydrich keeps Bowy at a distance using the push kick.
Heydrich swings widly with a right hand
and Bowy counters with a series of strikes. Heydrich will be more careful next time no doubt.
Heydrich lands the left hand.
A slow jab from Heydrich misses its intended target.
A lazy left from Heydrich finds it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bowy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT#That has opened up Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich's cut even more.
Bowy misses with a head kick.
Bowy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bowy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bowy missing with a left hand there. Heydrich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Heydrich lands a nice shot to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Heydrich has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bowy throws a jab when Heydrich was well out of range.
Bowy connects with a high kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Heydrich, as that shot connected.
Good exchange - Bowy coming out on top.#CUT#The cut above Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bowy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bowy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Heydrich.
Bowy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Heydrich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bowy.
Heydrich digs a good body shot into Bowy's ribs.
Heydrich comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Heydrich throws a nice inside leg kick.
Heydrich lands a body shot.
Whack! Heydrich lands a heavy head kick that drops Bowy. The ref tackles Heydrich to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Bowy was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich!
Our winner, Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: NYF 34: Donal vs Tonioli
Date: Sep 16, 2023

#R1#
Alvarez connects with a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Germic.
Nice shot by Germic.
Germic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Germic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alvarez.
It looked like Alvarez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Germic looks to land a right hand but Alvarez moved out of range.
Alvarez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Germic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Germic tries to bum rush Alvarez with a series of wild strikes but Alvarez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alvarez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Alvarez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez throws a leg kick but Germic sees it coming and moves out of range.
Germic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Alvarez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Germic thows a leg kick but Alvarez checks it
and Alvarez counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Alvarez moves forwards but Germic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Germic misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Alvarez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Germic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alvarez counters with a straight right hand.
Alvarez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Germic throws a lazy right hand but Alvarez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alvarez swinging wildly here.
Germic is looking to clinch.
Alvarez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Germic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alvarez counters with an inside leg kick. #T2#
Germic scores with a hook.
Alvarez misses with a wild combination.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Germic rushes Alvarez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Alvarez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Germic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alvarez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Germic smiles and moves away.
Germic tries to land a leg kick but Alvarez saw it coming and moves away.
No joy there for Alvarez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Germic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alvarez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Germic takes a jab right on the kisser. #T3#
A jab lands there for Germic.
Germic tries to bum rush Alvarez with a series of wild strikes but Alvarez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alvarez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Germic tries to move into range but Alvarez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice shot by Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Germic misses with a jab to the body
and Alvarez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Germic takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Alvarez ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Alvarez no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Alvarez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Alvarez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Germic defends well.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Alvarez has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Germic doesn't defend quickly enough and Alvarez has managed to lock this one up! Can Germic escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Alvarez on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ricky Alvarez!

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