Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: SENSEI FC 19
Date: Apr 09, 2022

#R1#
Lewandowski scoring well with a low kick there.
Kurokawa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lewandowski throws a head kick that misses.
Kurokawa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lewandowski tries a quick counter leg kick but Kurokawa is wise to it.
Lewandowski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kurokawa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lewandowski circles away quickly and effectively.
Lewandowski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lewandowski with the inside leg kick.
We've been informed that Lewandowski 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.
Kurokawa swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewandowski throws a wild body kick that Kurokawa sees coming a mile off.
Kurokawa moves out of range of the body kick from Lewandowski.
Lewandowski throws a leg kick #TD#
and Kurokawa counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T1#
Lewandowski is trying to maintain the position but Kurokawa is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kurokawa is trying to control. Lewandowski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kurokawa winds up and cracks Lewandowski with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lewandowski is not content to let Kurokawa control the position.
Kurokawa throwing shots but Lewandowski is blocking nicely.
Lewandowski wants to get back to full guard.
Kurokawa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lewandowski tries to roll over but Kurokawa keeps him under control.
Lewandowski is still trying to improve position.
Kurokawa missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
Lewandowski moves into full guard.
Kurokawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Lewandowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kurokawa is looking to advance position but Lewandowski has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Lewandowski thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kurokawa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lewandowski looking to control but Kurokawa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kurokawa is trying to escape the mount.
Lewandowski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kurokawa is looking to escape.
Lewandowski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lewandowski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kurokawa is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kurokawa wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Lewandowski.
Kurokawa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kurokawa regains half guard.
Kurokawa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kurokawa.
Lewandowski won't allow Kurokawa to sweep him here.
Lewandowski trying to control but Kurokawa is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Lewandowski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kurokawa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lewandowski has managed to get both his arms back between Kurokawa's legs - danger averted.
Kurokawa looking for a sweep. Not yet Kurokawa, not yet.
Lewandowski throws a big elbow that misses.
Kurokawa looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lewandowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurokawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lewandowski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lewandowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurokawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lewandowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lewandowski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nathaniel Lewandowski will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lewandowski.
Kurokawa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kurokawa avoids the head kick by Lewandowski.
Lewandowski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kurokawa.
Lewandowski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kurokawa is out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lewandowski.
Lewandowski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lewandowski blocks a head kick by Kurokawa.
Kurokawa walks into a straight right hand from Lewandowski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurokawa tries to move into range but Lewandowski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ikku Kurokawa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lewandowski scores with a head kick.
Nathaniel Lewandowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lewandowski throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Kurokawa counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kurokawa passes into half guard. #T1#
Lewandowski tries to get to full guard but Kurokawa has control of the leg.
Lewandowski trying to hold on to Kurokawa's head to control him but Kurokawa postures up.
Kurokawa is taking a breather. Lewandowski says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lewandowski is looking for a sweep. Kurokawa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kurokawa trying to control the pace.
Kurokawa works his way into full mount!
Lewandowski is wriggling around trying to escape. #T2#
Lewandowski is bucking up trying to escape but Kurokawa cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kurokawa looking to control but Lewandowski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kurokawa cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Lewandowski can't escape the position.
Lewandowski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kurokawa landing shots from mount. #T3##SUB#
Kurokawa is working for a guillotine from mount but Lewandowski frees his head quite easily.
Kurokawa lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#ROC#Lewandowski is rocked!
Kurokawa 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.
Kurokawa loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Lewandowski scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Kurokawa land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Kurokawa stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ikku Kurokawa!

Event: SENSEI FC 19
Date: Apr 09, 2022

#R1#
Bray throws the kick towards the body but Ba Nyein avoids it.
Bray checks a leg kick nicely.
Ba Nyein misses with an uppercut. Bray saw that one coming.
Bray tries to counter with a takedown but Ba Nyein is quick to defend against it.
Bray tries to move into range but Ba Nyein moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Good leg kick by Ba Nyein. #TD#
Bray fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ba Nyein to the ground. Bray is now in Ba Nyein's guard.
Ba Nyein 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.
Bray pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ba Nyein is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bray sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ba Nyein's guard.
Ba Nyein won't allow Bray to pass to mount. #T1#
Bray missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bray trying to mount his opponent but Ba Nyein defends it. #SUB#
Bray looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bray trying to mount his opponent but Ba Nyein defends it. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ba Nyein blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bray.
Bray tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ba Nyein knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ba Nyein blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bray. #SUB#
Bray is looking for a kimura here.
Bray is trying to control. Ba Nyein wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ba Nyein felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T3#
Ba Nyein is in trouble now - Bray has advanced to mount!
Ba Nyein tries to hold on but Bray pushes him away.
Ba Nyein is squirming around, avoiding Bray's attempts to control the action.
Bray looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bray throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ba Nyein because Bray loaded up on that one.
Ba Nyein is squirming around, avoiding Bray's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Bray working for a guillotine from mount but Ba Nyein is in no mood to give up. #T4#
Ba Nyein is squirming around, avoiding Bray's attempts to control the action.
Bray pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#SUB#
Bray is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ba Nyein has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Bray misses with a head shot.
Bray raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bray misses with a head shot.
Ba Nyein wants to control but Bray is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Artemis Bray dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bray blocks a leg kick.
Bray feinted with a counter takedown.
Ba Nyein moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ba Nyein throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Bray counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Bray is trying to work for a kimura but Ba Nyein is defending well. #SUB#
Bray is working for a kimura but Ba Nyein is defending it quite comfortably.
Bray works his foot free and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bray looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T1#
Bray avoids the attempt from Ba Nyein to control.
Bray landing shots from mount.
Ba Nyein is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage. #SUB#
Bray is working for a guillotine from mount but Ba Nyein frees his head quite easily.
Bray lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ba Nyein can do to turn this around?#T2#
Bray fails to take his opponent's back.
Bray raining down shots from the mount!
Bray 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.
The referee warns Ba Nyein that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Ba Nyein wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Bray.
Bray misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bray scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bray lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bray goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ba Nyein is on top in guard. #T3#
Bray tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bray bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ba Nyein's guard. #REVR#
Bray works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bray thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bray throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bray tries to pass to full mount but Ba Nyein defends it. #T4#
Bray works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB#
Bray looking for a guillotine from mount but Ba Nyein is having none of it.
Poor strikes thrown by Bray there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Bray scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ba Nyein?
Bray breaks from Ba Nyein's wrist control and lands an elbow. #ROC#Ba Nyein is rocked!
Artemis Bray overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bray wants to control the pace but Ba Nyein is squirming around nicely.
Ba Nyein is still in real trouble! Can Bray finish him?
Bray is really struggling to control Ba Nyein but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Artemis Bray dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ba Nyein throws an overhand right that lands on Bray's shoulder, as Bray tries to avoid the shot.
Bray feinted with a counter takedown.
Ba Nyein seems to have recovered his senses.
Bray shoots for a takedown but Ba Nyein saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Ba Nyein. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ba Nyein.
Ba Nyein throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ba Nyein lands the left hand.
Ba Nyein does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bray drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ba Nyein sprawls and moves away.
Nice cross by Ba Nyein.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ba Nyein, as that shot connected.
Ba Nyein misses with a straight right.
Bray moves out of range of the strikes.
Bray steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ba Nyein.#T1#
Bray walks into a straight right hand from Ba Nyein.
Ba Nyein throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bray on the side of the head.
Bray blocks a jab.
Ba Nyein feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brays jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Saw Ba Nyein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ba Nyein moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bray avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bray half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ba Nyein misses with a low kick as Bray jumps back.
Ba Nyein throws a hook but Bray avoids it easily.
Bray drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ba Nyein sprawls and moves away.
Bray displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ba Nyein throws out the jab.
Bray tries to counter with a takedown but Ba Nyein is quick to defend against it.
Ba Nyein slaps away a takedown attempt from Bray, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T2#
Bray staying out of range there.
Ba Nyein connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bray takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bray slips a jab from Ba Nyein.
Artemis Bray is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ba Nyein lands with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ba Nyein throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Bray counters with a single leg into guard. Ba Nyein didn't expect that.
Bray slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bray forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Bray wants to free his trapped foot but Ba Nyein is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bray has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ba Nyein really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bray. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bray trying to control but Ba Nyein is having none of it.
Bray controlling his opponent. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bray looking to control but Ba Nyein is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bray pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Saw Ba Nyein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bray with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
BOOM! Bray connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bray sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ba Nyein has given up his back. Will we see Bray going for some submissions?

And that's the end of the fight!
Saw Ba Nyein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bray has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artemis Bray!
Artemis Bray thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SENSEI FC 19
Date: Apr 09, 2022

#R1#
Mellios looks for a takedown but Kinnunen sprawls well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mellios.
Mellios takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mellios ducks under a wild hook from Kinnunen.
Kinnunen throws a hook but Mellios blocks it.
Mellios bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mellios bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mellios tries to counter with a takedown but Kinnunen is quick to defend against it.
Kinnunen misses with a wild body shot.
Mellios avoids the body shot from Kinnunen.
Kinnunen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mellios at a distance. #T1#
Mellios looks for the body kick but Kinnunen saw that one coming.
Kinnunen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kinnunen just misses with a punch to the body.
Kinnunen throws a body punch but Mellios moves out of range.
Mellios keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mellios is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kinnunen throws a body punch but Mellios moves out of range. #TD#
Mellios gets a double leg takedown into Kinnunen's guard.
Mellios has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mellios landing with the ground and pound.
Mellios postures up.
Mellios lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mellios passes into half guard. #T2#
Mellios lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kinnunen can do anything to dispel that myth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ground and pound from Mellios.
Kinnunen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mellios.
Mellios missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mellios is nestled in close to Kinnunen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ROC#Kinnunen is rocked!
Mellios is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kinnunen!
Kinnunen is still in real trouble! Can Mellios finish him?
Mellios postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Kinnunen bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Mellios and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gabriel Mellios!
Gabriel Mellios is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Gabriel Mellios made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Bellicose 84
Date: Apr 02, 2022

#R1#
Frost fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Frost takes a swing at Daso's ribcage but misses.
Daso tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Frost manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Daso takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL2#
Daso instigates a clinch.
Daso's coach down at Hollywood Superstar MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Daso's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Frost takes an elbow to the temple.
Daso is stalling here. #BC#
Frost breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Daso tries a head kick but it misses.
Frost takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Daso shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
Daso closes the distance and pushes Frost back into the cage.
I was talking to Frost's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frost can't break the clinch.
Frost is trying to break the clinch but Daso has him pressed against the cage.
Daso creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Frost is trying to break free.
Daso pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T1#
A frustrated look appears on Frost's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Daso lands an elbow inside that Frost shrugs off.
Frost takes an elbow to the forehead.
Daso digs a right hand into Frost's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Frost's gas tank.
Daso misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Frost avoids a wild elbow strike from Daso.
Frost prevents a body shot from Daso.
Frost avoids the elbow strike from Daso, against the cage.
Daso has Frost pressed against the cage, preventing Frost from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Frost wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Daso has him pressed against the cage.
Daso throws an elbow that misses.
Frost avoids the elbow strike from Daso, against the cage.
Frost blocks an elbow strike from Daso.
Daso misses with a body punch.
Daso misses with a body punch.
Daso lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Frost wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Daso lands an elbow inside that Frost shrugs off.
Frost looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Frost is trying to push Daso away but Daso has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Daso misses with an elbow over the top.#T2#
Daso tries to throw a body punch but Frost avoids it by throwing Daso back against the cage.
Frost is looking to break free of the clinch but Daso has double underhooks.
Frost avoids a wild elbow strike from Daso.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Frost manages to break the clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Daso lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Frost has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Frost and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Daso moves in looking to clinch but Frost pushes him off.
Frost avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Frost steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Daso. That one must have hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frost throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Frost just misses with a punch to the body.
Daso on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Frost jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Daso is looking to land body kicks.
Frost throws a hook to the side of Daso's head but Daso sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Frost moves out of range as Daso throws a body kick.
Frost throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frost throws a jab when Daso was well out of range.
Daso just misses with a punch to the body.
Daso attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Daso dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Daso keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frost takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Frost swats away the attempt to clinch by Daso.
Daso pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Daso wants to land a leg kick but Frost is out of range. #T4#
Frost takes a swing at Daso's ribcage but misses.
Daso misses with a jab to the body
and Frost counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Daso throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Daso throws a lazy right hand but Frost sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Frost thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Daso closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daso looking to stall.
Daso misses with an elbow strike.
A frustrated look appears on Frost's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Daso throws an elbow that misses. #BC#
Frost escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Daso avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Daso avoids the body shot from Frost.
Frost scores with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

DeMartin Daso 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##CL2#
Daso has managed to clinch.
Daso has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Daso throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Frost avoids the elbow strike from Daso, against the cage. #BC#
Frost manages to break the clinch.
Daso throws an overhand right that lands on Frost's shoulder, as Frost tries to avoid the shot.
Daso fails with an attempt to clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Daso.
Frost moves out of range as Daso throws a body kick.
Daso throws a head kick that misses.
Daso just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Frost wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost throws a poor cross that misses
and Daso counters with a straight right hand.
Frost throws the left hand but Daso avoids the punch easily.
Nice shot by Frost.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daso. Frost does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Daso is looking to land body kicks.
Daso is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Frost rather than just go for the knockout.
Daso tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Frost is able to avoid easily.#CL2#
Daso clinches up with Frost and pushes him back against the cage.
Daso misses with a punch to the body.
Daso comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the fighters up against the cage, Daso throws an elbow but misses.
Daso looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Daso throws an elbow that misses. #BC#
Frost breaks from the clinch.
Daso staying out of range there.
Daso goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Daso throws a body kick that misses
and Frost counters with a straight right hand.
Frost blocks a jab.
Daso thows a body kick. Frost tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T2#
Daso explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Frost throws a jab but it's blocked by Daso.
Frost takes a swing at Daso's ribcage but misses.
Daso moves away from the strike by Frost.
Daso appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frost swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Isaiah Frost is winning the standup battle so far.
Daso lands with a slapping head kick.
Daso misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Frost was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Frost throws the left hand but Daso avoids the punch easily.
Frost takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
DeMartin Daso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daso ducks under a wild hook from Frost.
Frost cracks a nice hook into Daso's ribs.
Frost throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Daso connects with a looping right hand.
Daso tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Frost paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Daso throws a leg kick
and Frost cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Daso is looking to clinch but Frost is avoiding it.
Daso jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #KD2#
Daso lands a big head kick that sends Frost tumbling to the mat! Daso takes a step backwards and waves Frost back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Frost is rocked!
Frost throws a right hand that misses
and Daso counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). DeMartin Daso!
DeMartin Daso really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Barry Bonds Performance Enhancers $120 3 160Q logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: CDFC 33
Date: Apr 01, 2022

#R1##CL#
Nemec fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Taylor, pushing him back against the cage.
Nemec looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nemec creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nemec misses with an elbow over the top.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Taylor 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.
Taylor blocks the elbow strike.
Nemec is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nemec tries to throw a body punch but Taylor avoids it by throwing Nemec back against the cage.
Nemec lands an elbow just above Taylor 's eye.
Taylor takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nemec throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nemec.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Taylor jumps into guard, dragging Nemec to the mat. #SU#
Nemec decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Taylor, up you get!
Taylor slips a jab from Nemec.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown but Nemec shows good takedown defense.
Nemec appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nemec wants to clinch
and Taylor counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1##CL#
Nemec forces Taylor back against the cage and clinches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nemec.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nemec.
Nice elbow from Nemec.
Nemec works on Taylor's body with a couple of short punches.
Taylor dodges an elbow strike from Nemec.
Taylor tries to pull guard but Nemec holds him up against the cage and eventually Taylor drops back down to his feet.
Our sources have told us that Nemec has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Nice elbow from Nemec.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nemec just misses with a elbow thrown towards Taylor's brow.
Nemec misses with a punch to the body.
Taylor blocks an elbow strike.
A body shot lands from Nemec.
Nemec lands a nice elbow.
Nemec lands an elbow just above Taylor 's eye. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nemec lands a damaging elbow.
Taylor fails to pull guard.
Corey Nemec has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylon Taylor.
Nemec misses with an elbow strike.
Nemec pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nemec lands a damaging elbow.
Nemec lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Taylor tries to pull guard but Nemec holds him up against the cage and eventually Taylor drops back down to his feet.
Nemec pushes off an throws an elbow but Taylor leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Taylor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nemec just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nemec doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A bit of stalling here from Nemec.
Nemec misses with a body punch.
Nemec creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #TD2#
Taylor manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T3#
Taylor is pulling down on Nemec's head. It's preventing any offense from Nemec, at least for the moment.
Taylor keeping moving, preventing Nemec from controlling successfully.
Taylor is trying to keep Nemec in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor keeping moving, preventing Nemec from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nemec tries to free his leg and advance position but Taylor is retaining full guard.
Taylor has control of Nemec's left arm, preventing Nemec from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Taylor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nemec postures up in Taylor's guard and throws a big left but Taylor blocks it.
Nemec looking to pass the guard.
Taylor is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nemec wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Corey Nemec dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nemec jabs at Taylor's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Taylor misses the target.
It looked like Nemec was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Taylor.
Corey Nemec seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Nemec closes the distance and clinches.
Nemec misses with an elbow strike.
Taylor tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nemec throws an elbow but misses.
A body shot lands from Nemec.
Nemec stalling the fight.
Nemec lands an elbow inside that Taylor shrugs off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nemec.
Taylor avoids a wild elbow strike from Nemec.
Corey Nemec has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nemec.
Nemec is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taylor can do to turn this around?
Nemec lands a damaging elbow.
Nemec throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T1#
Nemec pushes off an throws an elbow but Taylor leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Taylor jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nemec walks away with a smile on his face. Taylor gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nemec lands with a cross.
Nemec fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Taylor on the side of the head.
Nemec is looking to clinch.
Taylor moves forwards but Nemec connects with a nice, crisp jab.#TD2#
Taylor shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nemec napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Nemec bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taylor throws out a loose jab but Nemec uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nemec tries to clinch there but Taylor circles away.
Taylor dives in for a single leg takedown but Nemec sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Corey Nemec has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylon Taylor.
Nemec lands a right hook to the body.
Nemec throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Taylor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nemec connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Taylor darts in looking for a takedown but Nemec gets double underhooks and turns Taylor into the cage. #CL#
Nemec clinches up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Taylor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nemec just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nemec stalling.
Nemec throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Taylor takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nemec pushes off an throws an elbow but Taylor leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Taylor is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nemec to keep the fight standing.
Nemec pushes Taylor back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nemec taking a breather.
Nemec pushes off an throws an elbow but Taylor leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nemec lands an elbow that stopped Taylor in his tracks for a moment.
Nemec lands an elbow inside that Taylor shrugs off. #T3#
Nemec pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Taylor blocks a body shot from Nemec.
Taylor avoids a wild elbow strike from Nemec.
Taylor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nemec just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nemec pushes Taylor back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nemec scores with a hook to the body.
Taylor takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Nemec.
Nemec scores with a hook to the body.
Taylor is breathing heavily.
Nemec throws an elbow that misses.
Nemec taking a breather.
Taylor takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nemec lands a body shot in the clinch. #T4#
Nemec lands a damaging elbow.
Taylor is trying to pull guard but Nemec has him pressed against the cage.
Taylor blocks the elbow strike.
Nemec misses with an elbow strike.
Nemec lands an elbow inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nemec throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Taylor tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Taylor jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nemec walks away with a smile on his face. Taylor gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Nemec moves into the clinch.
Nemec lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Dylon Taylor has been cut.
Taylor tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nemec smiles and moves away. #CL#
Nemec closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Nemec.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Corey Nemec dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dylon Taylor'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#
Nemec cracks Taylor with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dylon Taylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nemec misses the jab.
Taylor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nemec sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nemec lands a slapping body shot.
Nemec lands a nice looking body shot.
Nemec looks to score with a jab to the body but Taylor is just out of range.
Nemec is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Taylor walks into a jab.
Corey Nemec is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nemec fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Taylor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nemec cracks Taylor with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nemec clobbers Taylor with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nemec bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#ROC#Taylor is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Taylor.#T1#
Nemec tries to clinch up.
Taylor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nemec cracks Taylor with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Taylor is still on wobbly legs! Can Nemec finish him?
Nemec moves out of range as Taylor strikes.#CL#
Nemec forces Taylor back against the cage and clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nemec gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nemec creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nemec is working Taylor over against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Nemec.
Taylor seems to have recovered his senses.
Nemec creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nemec digs a right hand underneath Taylor's ribcage. Taylor let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nemec stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nemec comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nemec lands an elbow that stopped Taylor in his tracks for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taylor fails to pull guard. #T2#
Nemec throws an elbow that misses.
Nice elbow from Nemec.
Nemec lands an elbow inside that Taylor shrugs off.
Nemec just leaning against Taylor, taking a breather.
Nemec pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nemec takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Taylor blocks the elbow strike.
Nemec lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nemec misses with a punch to the body.
Nemec lands an elbow just above Taylor 's eye.
Taylor tries to pull guard but Nemec won't allow it.
Corey Nemec has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylon Taylor.
Nemec lands an elbow that stopped Taylor in his tracks for a moment. #TD2#
Taylor pulls Nemec into guard.
Corey Nemec is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Nemec trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Taylor has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nemec can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nemec controlling from the top position.
Nemec won't allow Taylor to sweep him here.
Nemec wants to stand but Taylor has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Taylor is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SU#
Nemec gets to his feet. Taylor looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD2#
Nemec gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nemec on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nemec tries to get out of the position.
Nemec looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nemec is looking to stand up but Taylor isn't so interested in that idea.
Nemec is controlling Taylor's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nemec manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Taylor manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Nemec controls from within his opponent's guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:26
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Nemec!
After the big win, Corey Nemec made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Barry Bonds Performance Enhancers $120 3 160Q and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: RISE 45: Halo v Motts
Date: Mar 27, 2022

#R1#
Jab, jab by Jeppesen - just one landing.
Krahujec fails with the takedown#CL#
and Jeppesen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jeppesen.
Krahujec is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jeppesen to keep the fight standing.
Jeppesen lands an elbow just above Krahujec 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Kamil Krahujec has been cut.
Jeppesen lands an elbow inside.
Krahujec tries for a takedown. No joy.
Elias Jeppesen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamil Krahujec.
Krahujec drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jeppesen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jeppesen digs a right hand into Krahujec's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Krahujec's gas tank.
Krahujec looks winded!
Jeppesen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Jeppesen - that landed with a thud.
Jeppesen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jeppesen lands an elbow that stopped Krahujec in his tracks for a moment.
Krahujec takes an elbow to the forehead.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jeppesen.
Jeppesen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jeppesen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jeppesen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jeppesen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Krahujec's defenses. #ROC#Krahujec is rocked!
Krahujec goes for a takedown attempt but Jeppesen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Jeppesen moves into the clinch.#T1#
Jeppesen controlling the action here for a moment.
Jeppesen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jeppesen lands a nice elbow.
Krahujec takes an elbow to the forehead.
Krahujec is still on wobbly legs! Can Jeppesen finish him?
Jeppesen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jeppesen lands an elbow that stopped Krahujec in his tracks for a moment.
Krahujec is pressed against the cage. Jeppesen pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Krahujec! Two more big strikes from Jeppesen and Krahujec crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Elias Jeppesen!
Elias Jeppesen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SENSEI FC 17
Date: Mar 26, 2022

#R1#
Majima throws a good cross that connects.
A big right from Majima misses.
Quintero looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Majima is looking to counter punch.
Majima scores with a punch to the head.
Majima will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Quintero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Majima was well out of range. Poor timing from Quintero.
It looked like Majima wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Quintero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Majima was well out of range. Poor timing from Quintero.
Quintero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Quintero slips a jab from Majima.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Majima sizes up Quintero with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Majima rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Quintero moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Quintero takes a swing at Majima's ribcage but misses.
Quintero misses with a wild body shot.
Quintero throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Quintero misses with a body shot.
Quintero showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Majima.
Majima blocks a jab.
Quintero shoots in looking for a takedown. Majima tries to sprawl out of it but Quintero keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Majima manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Quintero takes a swing at Majima's ribcage but misses.
Goro Majima is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Quintero ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Majima moves away.
Quintero misses with a body shot
letting Majima counter with a right hand.
Majima throws a jab but it's blocked by Quintero.
Quintero shoots and misses
and Majima counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Majima looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Goro Majima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Quintero.
Majima will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Quintero drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Majima defends it well.
Quintero takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2#
Majima misses with the combination. #TD2#
Quintero gets a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Majima pushes Quintero off looking to stand but Quintero dives back in and keeps control.
Quintero lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Majima is trying to stand back up but Quintero is controlling him
Quintero missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Quintero prevents Majima from standing back up.
Quintero moves nicely into side control.
Majima defending against the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Quintero has an Americana. Majima didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Quintero is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Quintero hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mario Quintero!
During a confident post fight interview, Mario Quintero thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Bellicose 83
Date: Mar 26, 2022

#R1##TD#
Covington closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Covington trying to pass the guard but Dunbar defending well.
Dunbar wants to control but Covington is keeping busy.
Covington is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Dunbar is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've been hearing good reports from Covington's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Covington content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Covington passes Dunbar's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dunbar has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Covington. Oh but Dunbar has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Covington goes limp - he's gone! Dunbar jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Davante Dunbar!
Our winner, Davante Dunbar, 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.
The defeated Everett Covington had this to say: 'Aw crap!'.

Event: Bellicose 82
Date: Mar 25, 2022

#R1#
Wellstone delivers a nice body kick.
Wellstone lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wellstone throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Coleman slips under a jab.
Coleman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wellstone throws the kick towards the body but Coleman avoids it.
Coleman throws a right and a left that Wellstone avoids nicely.
Wellstone bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wellstone looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wellstone lands with a nice body kick.
Coleman looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Coleman. Those never looked like landing.
Good leg kick by Wellstone.
Wellstone thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Coleman if he has to take too many more of those. #T1#
Coleman misses with a left hand
and Wellstone counters with a head kick.
Wellstone needs to keep his hands up - Coleman had a free shot at his head there.
Coleman throws an off balance right hand
and Wellstone counters with a good low kick that Coleman was not able to check.
Coleman throws a right hand that Wellstone ducks under and follows up with a left that Wellstone also avoids with ease.
Coleman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wellstone can pounce on him.
Wellstone misses with a head kick.
Wellstone takes one to the chin there.
Wellstone misses with the body kick
and Coleman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice jab there from Wellstone. #T2#
A jab from Coleman misses.
Coleman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coleman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wellstone makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wellstone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Coleman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wellstone misses with a body kick.
Coleman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wellstone counters with a crisp right that sends Coleman to the canvas! Wellstone follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ike Wellstone!
Ike Wellstone decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Arnaud Coleman stepped up to the mic, saying 'my skills aren't there but my heart is.'.

Event: Bellicose 81
Date: Mar 20, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Brown darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
McAtee regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Brown. #SUB2#
Brown postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McAtee is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Brown, into his guard. #REVR#
Brown has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McAtee looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Brown has an active guard here but McAtee has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McAtee trying to control from half guard but Brown is working away. #T1#
McAtee is controlling the pace.
Brown is pressing down on McAtee's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McAtee slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Brown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brown tries to roll over but McAtee keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Brown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brown manages to get to full guard. #T2#
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McAtee trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
McAtee throws a sloppy strike and Brown has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! McAtee is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Brown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Brown!

Event: SENSEI FC 16
Date: Mar 19, 2022

#R1#
Tufalo misses with a body shot.
Down is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Tufalo has closed the distance and engaged Down in a clinch.
Tufalo can't find room to land a body shot as Down controls the action.
Down takes an elbow to the temple.
Down has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Down lands a hook that snaps the head of Tufalo backwards.
Tufalo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Down is trying to break free.
Down fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tufalo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Down dodges an elbow strike from Tufalo.
Tufalo blocks a body shot from Down.
Tufalo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Down lands an uppercut.
Down definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC#
Down's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Down displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tufalo throws out the jab. #CL#
Down gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Down misses with a hook from the clinch.
Down prevents a body shot from Tufalo.
Tufalo told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Tufalo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Down swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tufalo throws an elbow that misses.
Tufalo throws an elbow that misses. #BC#
Down breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice straight punches there by Tufalo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tufalo.
Tufalo avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Tufalo rushes Down and presses him up against the cage.
Down avoids the elbow strike from Tufalo, against the cage.
Tufalo just leaning against Down, taking a breather.
Tufalo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tufalo throws an elbow but misses.
Tufalo tries to work over Down's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tufalo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T2#
Tufalo misses with an elbow strike.
Tufalo blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tufalo.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tufalo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Down's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tufalo throws an elbow but misses.
Tufalo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Down manages to break the clinch.
Tufalo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Down was well out of range. Poor timing from Tufalo.#CL#
Tufalo gets tackled into the cage by Down. Down maintains the clinch. #BC#
Down's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Down wants to clinch.#CL2#
Tufalo clinches with his opponent.
Tufalo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Down avoids a wild elbow strike from Tufalo.#T3#
Down lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Down breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slow jab from Tufalo misses its intended target.
Down seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Down takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL#
Down clinches.
Tufalo lands an elbow inside that Down shrugs off.
Tufalo misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Down escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Down tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tufalo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tufalo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Down's head.
Tufalo takes a swing at Down's ribcage but misses.
Tufalo connects with a nice looking jab.
Down is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tufalo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Down with a body shot.#CL2#
Tufalo clinches with his opponent.
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!
Down misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Tufalo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC#
Down's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tufalo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Down doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
Tufalo takes the fight into the clinch.
Down avoids the elbow strike from Tufalo, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Down's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tufalo misses with a body punch.
Tufalo throws an elbow but it misses.
Nice body punch from Down - that landed with a thud.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tufalo.
Down dodges an elbow strike from Tufalo.
Tufalo tries a body shot but Down blocks it.
Down has had enough of the clinch but Tufalo keeps him there for the moment.
Down prevents a body shot from Tufalo.
A short left from Down.
Down pushes Tufalo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tufalo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jaden Tufalo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Down keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Down tries to close the distance and clinch but Tufalo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jaden Tufalo seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Down has managed to clinch.
Tufalo lands a nice shot to the body.
Tufalo slows down the pace here.
Down blocks a body shot from Tufalo.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tufalo throws an elbow that misses.
Tufalo throws an elbow but it misses.
Down tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tufalo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Down lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tufalo pushes off an throws an elbow but Down leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Down misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Down manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Down clinches with his opponent.
Tufalo lands an elbow just above Down 's eye. #T1#
Down blocks an elbow strike from Tufalo.
Tufalo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Down misses with a body punch.
Tufalo lands an elbow inside.
Down lands with a short shot to the head.
Tufalo misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tufalo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Down's brow. #BC#
Down pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Down tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tufalo swats away the attempt to clinch by Down.#CL2#
Tufalo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Down blocks an elbow strike.
Down blocks an elbow strike.
Down blocks an elbow strike from Tufalo.
Down lands a right hand. #T2#
Tufalo throws an elbow that misses.
Tufalo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tufalo blocks a body shot from Down.
Down blocks an elbow strike.
Tufalo is trying to maintain a safe position but Down gets an underhook and turns Tufalo into the cage.#BC#
Down breaks the clinch.
Down fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tufalo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Down looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tufalo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Tufalo darts in and clinches Down up against the cage.#BC#
Down's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice body punch from Tufalo.
Down wants to clinch up but Tufalo keeps it at a distance.
Tufalo lands a glancing blow to the side of Down's head.#CL#
Down drives through and clinches with Tufalo against the cage.
Down throws a punch but it's blocked by Tufalo.
Tufalo lands an elbow inside. #T3#
Tufalo lands an elbow inside.
Down fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Down breaks from the clinch.
Tufalo lands with a cross.
Down fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tufalo throws out a powerful jab.
Down tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tufalo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tufalo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Down tries to clinch but Tufalo moves out of range.
Tufalo replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Down blocks it well.
Down doesn't manage to clinch there - Tufalo circles away. #CL#
Down has closed the distance and engaged Tufalo in a clinch.
Down misses with a punch to the body.
Tufalo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Down's defenses.
Down blocks the elbow strike.
Tufalo tries to throw a body punch but Down avoids it by throwing Tufalo back against the cage. #BC#
Down manages to break the clinch.
Larry Down is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tufalo throws a body shot but no joy.
Tufalo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Down stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tufalo throws the left hand but Down avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Down gets tackled into the cage by Tufalo. Tufalo maintains the clinch.
Tufalo misses with a body punch.
Tufalo stalling in the clinch but Down improves position.
Tufalo throws an elbow but it misses.
Tufalo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tufalo is looking to control Down's arms but Down gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tufalo has his back to the cage.
Tufalo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Down avoids the elbow strike from Tufalo, against the cage.
Tufalo lands an elbow inside.
Tufalo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tufalo can't find room to land a body shot as Down controls the action.
Tufalo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tufalo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Down is trying to push Tufalo away but Tufalo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tufalo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jaden Tufalo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Tufalo misses with a shot to the body
and Down counters with a straight right hand.
Tufalo lands a nice looking body shot.
Down moves out of range as Tufalo strikes.
Down tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tufalo manages to circle out of the way.
Tufalo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Down tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tufalo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice side step and Tufalo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL2#
Tufalo rushes Down and presses him up against the cage.
Tufalo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tufalo throws an elbow that misses.
Down wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tufalo misses with a punch to the body.
Tufalo throws an elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Down tries a body shot but Tufalo blocks it.
Tufalo misses with a body punch.
Tufalo pushes off an throws an elbow but Down leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Down tries a body shot but Tufalo blocks it.
Tufalo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Down avoids a wild elbow strike from Tufalo.#T1#
Tufalo throws an elbow that misses.
Tufalo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Down avoids the elbow strike from Tufalo, against the cage.
Tufalo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tufalo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Down lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tufalo backwards.
Tufalo misses with an elbow over the top.
Down has a couple of punches blocked by Tufalo.
Jaden Tufalo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Down is trying to break the clinch but Tufalo is controlling him.
Down tries to circle away but Tufalo has him pinned against the cage.
Down avoids the elbow strike from Tufalo, against the cage.
Tufalo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tufalo just leaning against Down, taking a breather.
Down avoids the elbow strike from Tufalo, against the cage.
Down fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Down breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Tufalo clinches up with Down and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Down throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tufalo throws an elbow but misses.
Tufalo leaning against his opponent.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tufalo throws an elbow but misses.
Tufalo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tufalo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tufalo throws an elbow that misses.
Tufalo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tufalo misses with a punch to the body.
Tufalo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Down tries to break free but Tufalo pushes him back against the cage.
Down avoids a wild elbow strike from Tufalo.
Tufalo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC#
Down breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Tufalo takes the fight into the clinch. #T3#
Down tries to break free but Tufalo pushes him back against the cage.
Down takes an elbow to the temple.
Tufalo can't find room to land a body shot as Down controls the action.
Down swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tufalo prevents a body shot from Down.
Tufalo lands a nice shot to the body.
Down dodges an elbow strike from Tufalo.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tufalo.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tufalo.
Down lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tufalo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Down's defenses.
Down throws a head punch that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tufalo.
Tufalo lands an elbow that stopped Down in his tracks for a moment.
Down working aggressively here.
Tufalo lands an elbow inside. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tufalo throws an elbow that misses.
Down has had enough of the clinch but Tufalo keeps him there for the moment.
Down avoids a wild elbow strike from Tufalo.
Down tries to break the clinch but Tufalo is controlling the position.
Tufalo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Down blocks an elbow strike.
Tufalo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tufalo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tufalo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tufalo misses with an elbow strike.
Tufalo lands a damaging elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tufalo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Down's brow.
Tufalo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tufalo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Tufalo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jaden Tufalo really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Down tries to clinch but Tufalo is having none of it.
Tufalo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tufalo.
Down tries to clinch up but Tufalo circles away and keeps his distance.
Tufalo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tufalo lands with a good body shot.#CL2#
Tufalo has Down up against the cage in a clinch.
Tufalo misses with an elbow over the top.
Tufalo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Down wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tufalo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Down misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Down wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tufalo has him pressed against the cage.
Down working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tufalo lands a damaging elbow.
Tufalo throws an elbow but it misses.
Tufalo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC#
Down manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Down tries to clinch up.
Tufalo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tufalo looks to throw the jab but Down is out of range.
Tufalo swats away the attempt to clinch by Down.
Down takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tufalo punishes Down's body with a nice straight punch.
Down tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tufalo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Down tries to clinch but Tufalo moves out of range.
Tufalo unleashes a big counter combination but Down bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Down takes one to the chin there.#CL2#
Down gets tackled into the cage by Tufalo. Tufalo maintains the clinch.
Down is trying to break the clinch but Tufalo has him pressed against the cage.
Tufalo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tufalo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tufalo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Down's brow. #T2#
Down blocks an elbow strike.
Tufalo misses with an elbow strike.
Tufalo is struggling to control the position.
Down blocks an elbow strike from Tufalo.
A bit of stalling here from Tufalo.
Tufalo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Down lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Tufalo tries a body shot but Down blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Down.
Tufalo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tufalo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tufalo lands a nice elbow.
Tufalo struggles to land a body shot inside as Down controls his hands.
Tufalo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Down's defenses.
Tufalo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T3#
Tufalo pushes off an throws an elbow but Down leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Down tries to break free but Tufalo pushes him back against the cage.
Tufalo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tufalo is struggling to control the position.
Tufalo struggles to land a body shot inside as Down controls his hands.
Tufalo misses with an elbow over the top.
Tufalo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tufalo throws an elbow that misses.
Tufalo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tufalo.
Tufalo pushes Down back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tufalo throws an elbow that misses. #BC#
Down breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Down tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tufalo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A nice side step and Tufalo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tufalo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the liver by Tufalo. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Tufalo moves into the clinch.
Tufalo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tufalo misses with a punch to the body.
Tufalo pushes off an throws an elbow but Down leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Down working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tufalo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Down wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tufalo has him pressed against the cage.
Down blocks an elbow strike.
Tufalo throws an elbow that 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!
Tufalo tries to work over Down's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Down blocks an elbow strike from Tufalo.
Tufalo lands a nice elbow.
Down blocks an elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jaden Tufalo dominated that fourth 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. And we move into the final round!#R5##CL2#
Tufalo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tufalo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Down's elbow.
Tufalo lands an elbow inside that Down shrugs off.
A right hand to the body from Tufalo.
Down misses with a punch on the inside.
Tufalo tries to throw a body punch but Down avoids it by throwing Tufalo back against the cage.
Tufalo lands a nice elbow.
Tufalo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Down avoids the elbow strike from Tufalo, against the cage.
Tufalo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Down dodges an elbow strike from Tufalo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tufalo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tufalo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tufalo is working Down over against the cage.
Tufalo tries to work over Down's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tufalo tries to throw a body punch but Down avoids it by throwing Tufalo back against the cage. #T1#
Down can't find room to land a body shot as Tufalo controls the action.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tufalo throws an elbow but misses.
Down blocks an elbow strike from Tufalo.
Tufalo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tufalo lands a damaging elbow.
Down prevents a body shot from Tufalo.
Down wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tufalo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Down's brow.
Tufalo keeps control of Down as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tufalo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Down softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Down can't find room to land a body shot as Tufalo controls the action.
Tufalo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Down's elbow.
Tufalo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tufalo has Down pressed against the cage, preventing Down from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tufalo throws an elbow but misses. #T2#
Tufalo blocking some punches.
Down throws a head punch that misses.
Down misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tufalo stalls.
Tufalo takes a shot to the head.
Down misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Down breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Tufalo closes the distance and clinches.
Down swings wildly with an uppercut but Tufalo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Down avoids the elbow strike from Tufalo, against the cage.
Tufalo throws an elbow but it misses.
Tufalo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Down's elbow.
Down blocks an elbow strike.
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!
Tufalo pushes off an throws an elbow but Down leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jaden Tufalo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3##BC#
Down breaks the clinch.
Down tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tufalo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Down tries to clinch there but Tufalo circles away.
Tufalo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
Tufalo drives through and clinches with Down against the cage.
Down wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tufalo has him pressed against the cage.
Tufalo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Down.
Tufalo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Down's defenses.
Tufalo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tufalo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tufalo throws an elbow but it misses.
Down tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Down wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Down breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Tufalo drives through and clinches with Down against the cage.
Larry Down has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tufalo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tufalo stalling the fight.
Down misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Down.
Tufalo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tufalo misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Down on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Down has a couple of punches blocked by Tufalo.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tufalo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Down's brow.
Tufalo misses with an elbow over the top.
Down tries to work over Tufalo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Down working aggressively here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jaden Tufalo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tufalo 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 45:50
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 45:50
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaden Tufalo!
Jaden Tufalo decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Larry Down was interviewed post fight and said 'Good fight, hey can i ask your opinion? Take a look at deez beauty's. Do these look like cold sores to you? Seriously..'.

Event: LAFC 32
Date: Mar 19, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Quark shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Quark showed some decent athleticism there.
Quark keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Quark prevents King from improving his position.
Quark winds up and cracks King with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are battling for position here. King manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Quark preventing the sweep.
Quark trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
King wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quark trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
King is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Quark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
King seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Quark trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
King trying to keep a closed guard but Quark is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Quark closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Quark lands in his opponent's guard.
Quark postures up. #T2#
King looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
King is trying to keep Quark in close.
Quark wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
King working a defensive guard but Quark manages to pass into side control anyway.
King struggling a bit here.
Quark scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at King to see if he's OK.
King gets back to half guard.
King tries to get to full guard but Quark has control of the leg. #T3#
King is not content to let Quark control the position.
Quark working the head and body with strikes.
King is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Quark is trying to control the action in half guard but King is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Quark.
Quark slips a nice elbow through King's hands, connecting with King's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Quark is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, King has managed to free his arm - good work.
King taking some punishment here, with Quark in his half guard.
Quark prevents King from improving his position.#T4#
King is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Quark's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Quark's back!
King misses with a punch to the head.
Quark tries to escape but King has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
King doesn't have the hooks in and Quark manages to turn into his guard.
Quark chips away with some ground and pound.
We've been informed that Quark has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now King is on top in guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King being controlled here momentarily.
King is looking to work some ground and pound but Quark has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
King stands up over Quark, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Quark looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but King puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Barkeep Quark dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
King is looking to clinch but Quark is avoiding it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Quark.
King fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Quark is out of range.
Quark steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from King.
Barkeep Quark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Quark goes for a double leg but King avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as King continues to drive forward.
King throwing a counter right hand but Quark manages to avoid it.
King lands a lovely overhand right.
Quark looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? King is fending him off so far but Quark persists. Nope, King circles away and we're back to standing.
Andre King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barkeep Quark.
Quark shoots for a double leg takedown but King sprawls well. He's pushed Quark's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Quark swats away the attempt to clinch by King.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quark fails with the takedown
and King makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from King.
Quark blocks the body kick. #T1#
Quark checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Quark shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as King sprawls well. King wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Quark gets slowly back to his feet.
Quark misses with a takedown
and King cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Quark shoots and misses
and King makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Quark with a poor takedown
and Quark takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Quark moves out of range of the body kick from King.
King feints and then cracks Quark's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Quark down.
Quark shoots and misses
and King cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Quark fails with the takedown
and King counters with a nice kick to the body. #T2#
Quark shoots in but no luck this time.
Quark shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has King pinned against the cage. King gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've been told by King's head coaches at Hollywood Superstar MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
King throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
so Quark counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King has control of Quark's left arm, preventing Quark from doing any damage.
King wants to sweep but no luck.
King is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
King wants to sweep but no luck.
Quark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Quark is still trying to improve position.#T3#
King tries to land a sweep but no joy.
King is working hard here to advance position.
Quark looking to sit in guard and control but King gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Quark has control of King's left arm, preventing King from doing any damage.
Quark keeping full guard, as King tries to pass.
Quark pulls King in close to his closed guard and prevents King from doing any damage or advancing position.
King passes into half guard.
King wants to pass to mount but Quark is defending the position. #T4#
Quark trying to control from the bottom.
Quark gets back to full guard.
King wants to pass the guard but Quark is keeping the position.
Quark seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Quark is trying to control the position but King postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
King cracks Quark with a solid left hand.
King is fighting to break Quark's control of his arms but Quark is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
King postures up in Quark's guard and throws a big left but Quark blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andre King dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
King tries to close the distance and clinch but Quark swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Quark fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but King avoids it really well and circles away.
King tries to clinch there but Quark circles away.
King misses with a straight left.
King misses the shot to the body.
King is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Quark shoots in for a takedown but King shows good takedown defense.
King tries to counter with a takedown but Quark is quick to defend against it.
King leaves Quark with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
King is looking to counter with head kicks.
Andre King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barkeep Quark.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
King went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A head kick misses from King. #T1#
King slaps away a takedown attempt from Quark, before circling back to the center of the mat.
King seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Quark shoots in looking for a takedown. King tries to sprawl out of it but Quark keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. King manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
King showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Quark.
Quark with a poor takedown
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab.
Quark darts in looking for a takedown but King gets double underhooks and turns Quark into the cage.
Quark has his takedown stuffed
and Quark takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
King lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up but Quark swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
King clobbers Quark with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Quark closes this distance looking for a takedown but King circles away.
Quark tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but King defends well and Quark ends up having to push King into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
King keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
King jabs Quark right on the nose. Quark blinks but takes it well.
Quark throws a left and a right that both miss
and King cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Quark takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Quark can do to turn this around?
Quark with a lazy takedown attempt
and King counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
King tests Quark's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Quark tries for a takedown but King sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Quark. #T3#
King tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Quark manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Quark shoots in for a takedown but King shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Quark misses with a lunging right hand
and King finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Quark takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice leg kick lands there from King.
No luck for Quark with that takedown attempt.
Quark shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with King but King pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Quark fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but King avoids it really well and circles away.
King lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T4#
King throws a chopping leg kick but Quark manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Quark closes this distance looking for a takedown but King circles away.
Barkeep Quark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Quark throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. King tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Quark is in King's guard.
Quark won't allow King to sweep him here.
King is pulling down on Quark's head to control his posture.
King will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
King wants to sweep but no luck.
King looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
King had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Quark defends it easily.
King controls Quark momentarily but Quark frees himself.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre King!
During a confident post fight interview, Andre King thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Bellicose 80
Date: Mar 19, 2022

#R1#
Daverio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Gracie gets a double leg takedown into Daverio's guard.

Daverio kicks Gracie off and gets to his feet.
Daverio takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Daverio tries to clinch up.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daverio.
Daverio misses with a body kick.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Daverio throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
Daverio is looking to clinch.
Gracie tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie cracks Daverio with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1##CL#
Daverio moves into range and clinches up with Gracie.
Gracie has Daverio pushed against the cage.
Gracie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Daverio lands an elbow just above Gracie 's eye.
Daverio creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Daverio throws an elbow but it misses.
Daverio tries a body shot but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nice body punch from Gracie.
Gracie dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Daverio misses with an elbow strike.
Our sources have told us that Daverio has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Gracie lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gracie jumps guard but Daverio stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mateo Daverio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reinaldo Gracie.
Daverio lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Daverio throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Daverio just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gracie's brow.
Daverio looking to stall.
Daverio blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by Gracie.
Gracie blocks the elbow strike.
Daverio lands a nice elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie avoiding damage.
Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Daverio just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Daverio won't allow it.
Gracie blocks the elbow strike.
Gracie stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#TD2#
Gracie manages to pull guard. #SUB2#
Daverio has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Gracie to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Daverio is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Gracie pulls down on the head and he's put Daverio to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Reinaldo Gracie!
A very excited looking Reinaldo Gracie made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Bellicose 80
Date: Mar 19, 2022

#R1#
Alfonzo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mishimoto. That did some damage!
Mishimoto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alfonzo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Alfonzo scores with a nice head shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Alfonzo!
Mishimoto misses with a body kick.#CL#
Alfonzo clinches up with Mishimoto and pushes him back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Alfonzo throws an elbow but misses.
Alfonzo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Alfonzo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #ROC#Mishimoto is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Yamasaki Mishimoto has been cut.
Nice elbow from Mishimoto.
Mishimoto is still on wobbly legs! Can Alfonzo finish him?#CUT2#It looks like Elmanaga Alfonzo has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alfonzo throws an elbow but it misses.
Alfonzo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mishimoto misses with a knee to the head.
Mishimoto avoids a wild elbow strike from Alfonzo.
Alfonzo lands a damaging elbow.
Alfonzo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Alfonzo pushes off an throws an elbow but Mishimoto leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Alfonzo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Alfonzo misses with an elbow strike.
Alfonzo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Alfonzo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mishimoto or not.
Alfonzo blocks the elbow strike.
Alfonzo lands an elbow inside.
Alfonzo pushes off an throws an elbow but Mishimoto leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Alfonzo pushes off an throws an elbow but Mishimoto leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T1#
Alfonzo taking a breather.
Mishimoto connects with a knee to the head.
Mishimoto can't find room to land a body shot as Alfonzo controls the action.
Mishimoto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mishimoto avoids the elbow strike from Alfonzo, against the cage.
Mishimoto takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mishimoto dodges an elbow strike from Alfonzo.
Alfonzo keeps control of Mishimoto as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Our sources have told us that Alfonzo has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Mishimoto avoids the elbow strike from Alfonzo, against the cage.
Alfonzo lands an elbow inside.
Mishimoto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mishimoto blocks an elbow strike from Alfonzo.
Alfonzo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mishimoto avoids the elbow strike from Alfonzo, against the cage.
Mishimoto tries to break the clinch but Alfonzo is controlling the position.
A hook to the body from Alfonzo.
Alfonzo lands an elbow inside that Mishimoto shrugs off.
Alfonzo misses with an elbow strike.
Alfonzo lands an elbow inside.
Alfonzo pushes off an throws an elbow but Mishimoto leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alfonzo throws an elbow but it misses.
Mishimoto takes an elbow to the temple.
Mishimoto blocks an elbow strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Alfonzo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mishimoto is trying to break the clinch but Alfonzo is controlling him.
Mishimoto is pressed against the cage. Alfonzo pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Mishimoto! Two more big strikes from Alfonzo and Mishimoto crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Elmanaga Alfonzo!
Elmanaga Alfonzo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Yamasaki Mishimoto stepped up to the mic, saying 'For every step back, I shall take 2 steps forward. Good fighter right there! He deserves the win.'.

Event: Oren vs Koyri
Date: Mar 13, 2022

#R1#
Uluwehi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Uluwehi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Uluwehi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Uluwehi throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Erenberg decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Uluwehi's guard.
Uluwehi wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Erenberg manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Erenberg trying to control the action but Uluwehi is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Erenberg is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Uluwehi has managed to free his arm - good work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uluwehi taking some punishment here, with Erenberg in his half guard. #T1#
Still in half guard, Erenberg seems content to control.
Uluwehi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Erenberg. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Uluwehi wants to get back to his feet.
Erenberg looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Uluwehi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Erenberg is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Uluwehi!
Erenberg controlling his opponent.
Uluwehi taking shots to the head.
Erenberg unloading with bombs!
Erenberg working away from the top, dropping strikes.#SUB#
Uluwehi has left one of his arms exposed and Erenberg doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Uluwehi screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Terence Erenberg!
Our winner, Terence Erenberg, 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: SENSEI FC 15
Date: Mar 12, 2022

#R1#
Redding tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Crucifer counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Crucifer passes Redding's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Redding controlling the position well. #SUB#
Crucifer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Redding wants to control but Crucifer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Crucifer thows a huge punch but Redding dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Redding looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crucifer moves nicely into side control.
Redding is looking to reverse the position.
Redding is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Redding has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T1##SUB#
Crucifer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Crucifer has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Redding tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Redding's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Redding tries to bench press Crucifer off him but Crucifer keeps the position.
Redding can't do much from the bottom here.
Redding tries to buck Crucifer off but Crucifer is having none of it.#SUB#
Crucifer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Redding, who protects the arm well.
Redding tries to bench press Crucifer off him but Crucifer keeps the position.
Crucifer wants to control but Redding is keeping him busy. #T2#
Crucifer scores with a couple of short elbows.
Crucifer cracks Redding with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Redding gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Crucifer controlling the position easily from mount.
Redding 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.
Crucifer works his way into full mount!
Crucifer lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Crucifer landing strikes from the mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crucifer working the ground and pound effectively.
Redding tries to hold on but Crucifer postures up.#T3##SUB#
Crucifer is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Redding has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Redding!
Crucifer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Crucifer is working hard here to advance position.
Redding trying to control the position from guard on top but Crucifer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Redding controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Crucifer 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.
Redding trying to control but Crucifer is working from the bottom.
Crucifer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Redding's guard. #REVR##T4#
Crucifer cracks Redding with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Crucifer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Redding is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Crucifer looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Redding working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crucifer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Redding is tightening it up a little... Crucifer has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Crucifer reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Crucifer taps out! Nice BJJ there by Redding!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Aiden Redding!

Event: Bellicose - Bors vs Dash
Date: Mar 12, 2022

#R1#
Sojka swinging wildly here.
Albert Sojka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Backman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sojka fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Backman on the side of the head.
Sojka moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Backman slips under a jab.
Backman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sojka checks it well.
Backman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Backman delivers a nice body kick.
Backman needs to keep his hands up - Sojka had a free shot at his head there.
Sojka throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Backman counters with a shoot takedown. Sojka fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Backman landing some decent shots from guard.
Sojka keeping moving, preventing Backman from controlling successfully.
Backman stands and throws Sojka's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Backman in side control lands a decent elbow. #T1##SUB#
Backman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sojka is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sojka can do anything to dispel that myth.
Backman lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Sojka down.
We've been hearing good reports from Backman's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Backman postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Backman creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SUB#
Backman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sojka is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Backman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sojka keeps working. #SUB#
Backman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
Backman advances to full mount.
Backman 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.
Backman tries to control but Sojka wriggling away.
Sojka's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Sojka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Backman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Backman lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Sojka looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Backman dominating with strikes here.
Backman lands a couple of good shots and Sojka has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Backman struggling to keep hold of the position.
Sojka is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T3#
Backman tries to get the hooks in deep but Sojka pushed the leg off.
Backman lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Sojka hold on?!
Backman lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Sojka hold on?!
Sojka prevents Backman from getting a body triangle.
Backman is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sojka is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Backman connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Sojka to escape the position.
Sojka looking very determined here, making life difficult for Backman.
Backman landing with strikes. #ROC#Sojka is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Backman has managed to slip his arm under Sojka's chin. This could be all over... yep, Sojka is tapping out! Submission win for Backman.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mickey Backman!
Mickey Backman managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Barry Bonds Performance Enhancers $120 3 160Q, into his post fight interview.

Event: QFC Tournament 1088 Round 2
Date: Mar 07, 2022

#R1#
A lazy body kick from Carraway
and Carraway takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Carraway scores with a takedown into Bacon's guard.
Carraway trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Carraway passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Carraway controls the position.
Bacon is not content to let Carraway control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bacon takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Carraway tries to move to mount but Bacon blocks the move with his legs. #T1##SUB#
Carraway swings around for an armbar but Bacon sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Carraway's guard.
Carraway looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bacon is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carraway working a defensive guard here.
Bacon preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Carraway throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bacon escapes and throws Carraway's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Carraway is looking to regain half guard here but Bacon keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Carraway is working hard here to advance position.
Carraway looks to move to half guard but instead Bacon has passed into mount! Damn!
Carraway tries to improve his position but instead Bacon has taken his back!
Carraway is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Carraway breaks Bacon's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Carraway trying to control the position from guard on top but Bacon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bacon keeping full guard, as Carraway tries to pass. #T3#
Bacon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carraway. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Carraway sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bacon's guard.
Carraway is keen to just control but Bacon is a slippery customer.
Carraway is pressing down on Bacon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bacon is holding on for now.
Bacon looks winded!#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bacon pushes Carraway off looking to stand but Carraway dives back in and keeps control.
Carraway sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bacon defending well though. #SUB#
Carraway is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Carraway is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carraway moves into full mount! Bacon won't be happy about that!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kip Carraway dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Carraway misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It seemed like Bacon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A good leg kick by Carraway.
Carraway closes the distance and clinches up with Bacon, looking for a takedown. Carraway pushes Bacon against the cage but Bacon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bacon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Carraway shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bacon napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Bacon throws Carraway to one side and escapes!
Carraway looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bacon lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kip Carraway. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
A lazy body kick from Carraway
letting Bacon counter with a right hand.
Ed Bacon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bacon moves out of range of the strikes.
Bacon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Carraway shoots in looking for a takedown. Bacon tries to sprawl out of it but Carraway keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bacon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Carraway closes the distance and clinches up with Bacon, looking for a takedown. Carraway pushes Bacon against the cage but Bacon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Carraway looks to throw a body kick
and Bacon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No luck for Carraway with that takedown attempt.
It seemed like Bacon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Carraway looks to throw a body kick
and Bacon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#Carraway is rocked!
Bacon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Oh Carraway is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Carraway throws a leg kick but Bacon moved away.
It seemed like Bacon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Carraway tries a head kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Bacon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Carraway throws an off balance right hand
and Bacon counters with a huge left! Carraway is in big trouble! He's backing up but Bacon isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Carraway from any more damage. A dominating finish by Bacon!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ed Bacon!
Ed Bacon 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.
Kip Carraway spoke after the fight, saying 'Aw f--- this! Who bribed the ref? Who put the Benadryl in my water? This was damn corrupt!'.

Event: 3 Titles on the Line!
Date: Mar 07, 2022

#R1##CL#
San clinches up against the ropes.
San lands a hook that snaps the head of David backwards.
David blocks a punch to the side of the head.
David blocks a body shot from San.
David is trying to pull guard but San has him pressed against the ropes.
David throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from San fails to land. #TD2#
David decides to pull guard.
David controlling the position.
David looking to hit a scissor sweep but San is one step ahead there.
David is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
David working a defensive guard here.
David looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
San wants to control from the top but David keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
David 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#
San on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if San tries to get out of the position.
David uses his free foot to push down on San's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for San.
David with a couple of short strikes.
David breaks from San's wrist control and lands an elbow. #SUB2#
David is going oldschool here, as he tries to force San to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so San shrugs it off.
David throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T2#
David thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
San is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.
David throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
David sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
David is in the full mount, landing strikes. #CUT2#It looks like Aiko San has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
David landing strikes from the mount.#ROC2#San is rocked!
David loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have San scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from David land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. David stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corin David!
After winning the bout, Corin David thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Howard vs Sawamura
Date: Mar 06, 2022

#R1#
Howard's corner calls for a 1-2. Howard obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Howard shoots and misses
and Sawamura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Howard takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sawamura throws a jab when Howard was well out of range.
Howard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sawamura keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Howard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sawamura is looking to slow Howard down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Sawamura misses.
Sawamura throws a leg kick #TD#
and Howard counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Howard has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sawamura is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Howard is nestled in close to Sawamura, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#CUT#It looks like Hao Sawamura has been cut.
Howard is looking to take a break and control but Sawamura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Howard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Howard uses his free foot to push down on Sawamura's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sawamura.
Howard wants to take Sawamura's back here but Sawamura is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Howard dominating with strikes here.
Howard looking to control but Sawamura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Howard moves to the back position. #SUB#
Howard is looking for a choke. Sawamura gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Sawamura manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Sawamura won't allow Howard to sweep him here.
Sawamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Howard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Howard working a defensive guard here. #T3#
Howard wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Sawamura avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Howard looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sawamura has picked Howard up and slammed him! Howard can't keep hold of the triangle and Sawamura manages to pass to side control!
Howard is looking for a sweep.
Howard sneaks back into half guard.
Howard might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Howard is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
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 Dean Howard will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hao Sawamura's cut.
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#
Howard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sawamura looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Howard drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Howard won't allow Sawamura to sweep him here.
Sawamura keeping full guard, as Howard tries to pass.
Howard trying to control the position from guard on top but Sawamura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Howard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howard trying to move into half guard but instead Sawamura has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Sawamura stopping the sweep attempt from Howard.
Howard looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sawamura puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Howard is doing well to control the position and prevent Sawamura from advancing to side control.#T1#
Howard wants to improve his position but Sawamura is controlling well.
Howard regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sawamura preventing the sweep.
Howard trying to control the position.
Sawamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Howard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sawamura controlling from the top position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Howard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sawamura sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Howard shoots in for a takedown but Sawamura shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sawamura steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Sawamura is looking to score with low kicks.
Howard fails to land the takedown.
Sawamura is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Howard with a body shot.
Howard has his takedown stuffed
and Sawamura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Howard. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Howard misses with a body punch
and Sawamura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sawamura fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sawamura scores with a nice body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sawamura darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sawamura tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sawamura lands a nice looking body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Howard tries for a takedown but Sawamura circles away easily
and Sawamura counters with a low kick, right behind Howard 's knee. #T4##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Sawamura has knocked Howard down with a huge combo! Sawamura steps away and waves a wobbly Howard back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#It looks like Dean Howard has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Howard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sawamura scores with a decent looking hook.
Sawamura lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Howard falls backwards - clearly groggy! Sawamura dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hao Sawamura!
Hao Sawamura is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Hao Sawamura thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: RISE 38: Hunter v Irrawaddy
Date: Mar 06, 2022

#R1#
Hadjinov misses with a looping left.
Minnich swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice defenses there by Minnich.
Hadjinov avoids the body shot from Minnich.
An attempted straight right counter from Hadjinov misses the target.
Minnich jabs at Hadjinov's body.
Hadjinov avoids the body shot from Minnich.
Jab from Minnich.
Hadjinov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Minnich has time to react.
Hadjinov has his takedown stuffed
enabling Minnich to counter with a crisp jab.
Hadjinov throws an overhand right that lands on Minnich's shoulder, as Minnich tries to avoid the shot.
Minnich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hadjinov.
Hadjinov fails to land with a series of punches.
Minnich staying out of range there.
Hadjinov lands a really nice looking cross but Minnich seems unphased.
Minnich looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Minnich lands a right hook to the body.
Hadjinov is breathing heavily.
Hadjinov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
Minnich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Minnich scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Minnich throws out a powerful jab.
Minnich moves into range and connects with a jab.
Minnich staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Minnich! But no joy.
Minnich lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Hadjinov falls backwards - clearly groggy! Minnich dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Micah Minnich!
During a confident post fight interview, Micah Minnich thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Ive Hadjinov stepped up to the mic, saying 'You know, it's my first loss. Respect to my opponent, he did great. I'll be back and taking heads though.'.

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