Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: SUPREME 8
Date: Jan 28, 2024

#R1##TD#
Schmidt fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bowman sprawls well initially but Schmidt persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bowman manages to get to full guard.
Bowman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Schmidt controls the pace.
Bowman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Schmidt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bowman on the ground.
Bowman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Bowman won't allow Schmidt to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bowman is standing up over Schmidt. Schmidt looks to escape but Bowman dives into side control. #T1#
Bowman controls the position.
Schmidt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bowman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bowman tries to move to mount but Schmidt blocks the move with his legs.
Schmidt tries to buck Bowman off but Bowman is having none of it.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bowman trying to control the action but Schmidt is working from the bottom.
Schmidt trying to remain calm as Bowman controls from the top position.
Who's going to make the next move?
Bowman working away.
Bowman throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Schmidt can't do much from the bottom here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3##TD#
Schmidt gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Schmidt goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bowman has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Schmidt but great work by Bowman.
Schmidt tries to bench press Bowman off him but Bowman keeps the position.
Bowman controlling from side mount.
Schmidt on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Schmidt tries to get out of the position.
Schmidt wants to control but Bowman postures up.
Bowman misses with the ground and pound.
Bowman working away.#T4#
Bowman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schmidt keeps working.
Bowman staying calm.
Schmidt can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bowman advances to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keyon Bowman dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Schmidt feints and then cracks Bowman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bowman down.
Keyon Bowman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Schmidt bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bowman is looking to regain half guard here but Schmidt keeps moving and retains side control.
Bowman manages to get back to half guard.
Schmidt keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Schmidt stalling away here and it's allowed Bowman to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmidt tries to free his leg and advance position but Bowman is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Schmidt lying in Bowman's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Bowman decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Schmidt taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Keyon Bowman!

Event: RSE 36: Graveland
Date: Jan 03, 2024

#R1#
Smeshomedov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smeshomedov lands a glancing blow to the side of Gold's head.
Smeshomedov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gold sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gold gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smeshomedov.
A big left from Gold misses. #CL2#
Smeshomedov moves into the clinch successfully.
Gold prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gold prevents the takedown attempt. #TD2#
Gold is fighting off a takedown attempt but Smeshomedov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Gold to the mat. Gold regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Gold pulls Smeshomedov in close to prevent any damage.
Smeshomedov wants to control from the top but Gold keeps moving. #T1#
Smeshomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Gold.
Smeshomedov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gold tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gold utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gold working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smeshomedov.
Gold wants to sweep here but Smeshomedov controlling him for the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gold holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Smeshomedov slips under a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Smeshomedov as Gold shoots in.
Smeshomedov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gold shoots in for a takedown but Smeshomedov shows good takedown defense.
Smeshomedov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smeshomedov throws a lazy right hand but Gold sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gold misses with a hook to the body
and Smeshomedov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smeshomedov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smeshomedov tries to clinch there but Gold circles away.
Gold throws the left hand but Smeshomedov avoids the punch easily.
Smeshomedov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gold throws a body punch but Smeshomedov moves out of range.
Gold showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smeshomedov.
Gold changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Smeshomedov misses with a hook. Gold ducked under it nicely.
Smeshomedov throws a series of punches but Gold moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Gold.
Gold loads up on a big right hand but Smeshomedov slips the punch.
Gold looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Smeshomedov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smeshomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smeshomedov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gold connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smeshomedov's hands.
Gold throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gold throws a good cross that connects.
Gold avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smeshomedov looks to land a right hand but Gold moved out of range.
Smeshomedov tries to clinch there but Gold circles away. #TD2#
Smeshomedov gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gold is trying to control Smeshomedov's posture but Smeshomedov avoids it.
Gold tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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!
Smeshomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gold keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB2#
Smeshomedov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gold has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Smeshomedov but great work by Gold.
Smeshomedov is trying to improve his position.
Gold working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Smeshomedov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gold's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gold is stalling here. Smeshomedov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gold seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Smeshomedov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Smeshomedov working away.
Smeshomedov lands an elbow.
Smeshomedov working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Smeshomedov 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#
Gold thows a leg kick but Smeshomedov checks it #TD2#
and Smeshomedov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gold's guard.
Gold avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gold working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smeshomedov.
Gold is pulling down on Smeshomedov's head to control his posture.
Smeshomedov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gold 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smeshomedov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smeshomedov throws a big elbow that misses.
Gold is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Gold bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smeshomedov's guard. #REVR#
Smeshomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Smeshomedov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gold can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gold is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gold throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Gold got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smeshomedov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gold has managed to get both his arms back between Smeshomedov's legs - danger averted.
Gold postures up.
Gold looking to pass the guard.
Smeshomedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gold working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smeshomedov's head.#T2#
Gold looking to pass the guard.
Smeshomedov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mike Smeshomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Gold is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Smeshomedov has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Gold is looking to defend but Smeshomedov has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Gold! Smeshomedov pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Gold taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mike Smeshomedov!
Mike Smeshomedov managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Furnace Performance 🔥, into his post fight interview.

Event: RSE 35: Dawn No More Rises
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1#
McFoy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brian McFoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McFoy is looking to clinch. #CL2#
McFoy clinches with his opponent.
McFoy is working Ward over against the cage.
Ward has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McFoy after a bit of a struggle.
McFoy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like William Ward has been cut.
McFoy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ward changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McFoy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McFoy tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward tries for a takedown but McFoy circles away easily
and McFoy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Ward. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ward has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ward there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL2#
McFoy closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
McFoy misses with a body punch.
McFoy lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McFoy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ward is trying to drag McFoy to the mat but McFoy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McFoy lands a knee to the body.
Ward is breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from McFoy.
Still in the clinch, McFoy scores with a nice short uppercut.
McFoy stalling against the cage.
McFoy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McFoy with a knee to the head. #CUT2#William Ward's cut is getting worse.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T2##BC2#
McFoy breaks from the clinch.
McFoy lands a right hook to the body. #CL2#
McFoy pushes Ward up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
McFoy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ward looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#CL2#
McFoy closes the distance and pushes Ward back into the cage.#BC2#
McFoy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
McFoy pushes Ward up against the cage in a clinch.
McFoy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ward is defending well for now.
Ward looking for a takedown.
McFoy misses with an elbow over the top.
Ward on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice elbow from McFoy. #T3##TD#
Ward has McFoy pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ward pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending McFoy tumbling to the mat - Ward dives into McFoy's guard.
Ward won't allow McFoy to get back to his feet.
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but McFoy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McFoy is looking to stand up but Ward isn't so interested in that idea.
Ward lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McFoy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ward stops McFoy from standing up.
McFoy is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Ward dives into side control. #T4#
Ward working the head and body with strikes.
Ward prevents McFoy from escaping the position.
Ward works to advance to full mount. McFoy defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Ward is in the full mount, landing strikes.
McFoy is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Ward 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.
Ward scoring with strikes but McFoy is staying in there.
Ward trying to control but he's not successful this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
You get the feeling that McFoy really doesn't like being in this position too much.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brian McFoy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on William Ward's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
McFoy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ward.
Ward attempts a counter takedown but McFoy avoids it well and moves away.
McFoy throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Ward decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McFoy's guard.

McFoy manages to escape and get back to his feet. #CL2#
McFoy closes the distance and clinches.
McFoy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McFoy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McFoy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ward working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
McFoy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ward lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good standup being displayed there by McFoy as he connects with a hook.
Nice sprawl there from McFoy as Ward shoots in.
McFoy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T1#
McFoy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
McFoy clinches with his opponent.
McFoy lands a nice knee to the body.
A nice left hand lands by McFoy. #BC2#
McFoy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McFoy lands an overhand right.
Nice shot by McFoy.
McFoy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ward throws out the jab.
McFoy unleashes a big counter combination but Ward bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McFoy doesn't manage to clinch there - Ward circles away.
McFoy tries to clinch up.#T2##CL2#
McFoy clinches up against the cage.
Ward tries for a takedown but McFoy manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Ward. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ward stalling in the clinch but McFoy improves position.
A knee to the head by McFoy.
McFoy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A nice left hand lands by McFoy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McFoy landing some nice looking knees to the body. #BC2#
McFoy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ward tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The referee calls for Ward to work.
Ward is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McFoy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T3#
McFoy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McFoy with a knee to the head.
McFoy lands an uppercut.#BC2#
McFoy manages to break the clinch.
Ward circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice uppercut there from McFoy.
Ward takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT2#William Ward's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
McFoy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McFoy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A decent looking cross lands there for McFoy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick from McFoy, right into the meat of the thigh. #T4#
McFoy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL2#
McFoy closes the distance and pushes Ward back into the cage.
McFoy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ward misses with a punch on the inside.
McFoy prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC2#
McFoy manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Ward with that takedown attempt.
A right-left combo lands from McFoy. #CL2#
McFoy closes the distance and pushes Ward back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brian McFoy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on William Ward's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
McFoy tries to clinch there but Ward circles away.
McFoy lands a nice shot that snaps Ward's head back.
Ward avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ward circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ward half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ward with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McFoy to score with a decent uppercut.#TD#
Ward closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McFoy to the mat! McFoy manages to get full guard. #ES2#
McFoy has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Ward is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Ward misses with a body punch.
Ward just leaning against McFoy, taking a breather.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
McFoy breaks the clinch.
Brian McFoy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McFoy throws a series of punches but Ward moves out of range. #T1#
McFoy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
McFoy darts in and clinches Ward up against the cage.
Ward blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ward is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McFoy is keeping busy.#BC2#
McFoy breaks from the clinch.
McFoy moves in looking to clinch but Ward pushes him off.
Ward shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McFoy as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
McFoy clinches up against the cage.
McFoy lands an elbow inside that Ward shrugs off. #T2#
McFoy lands with a short shot to the head.
McFoy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ward is struggling to control the position.
Ward has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McFoy after a bit of a struggle.
Ward is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McFoy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Ward. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McFoy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ward avoids the elbow strike from McFoy, against the cage.
Ward trying to control the position but instead, McFoy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ward into the cage.#BC2#
McFoy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McFoy has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ward with a lazy takedown attempt
and McFoy counters with a series of strikes. Ward will be more careful next time no doubt.
William Ward has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3##CL2#
McFoy clinches.
Ward wants to take the fight to the mat but McFoy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ward misses with a body punch.
McFoy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McFoy leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ward has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McFoy after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
McFoy manages to break the clinch.
Ward has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
McFoy tries to clinch up.#T4#
McFoy doesn't manage to clinch there - Ward circles away.
McFoy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
McFoy closes the distance and pushes Ward back into the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McFoy.
McFoy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ward backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Ward fails to land.
Ward wants a takedown but no success here. #BC2#
McFoy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
McFoy moves into the clinch.
Ward wants a takedown but no success here.
Ward wants to break free but McFoy has control.
McFoy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McFoy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Brian McFoy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ward tries to work over McFoy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian McFoy!
In his post fight interview, Brian McFoy started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: SPFT #10
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Lee clinches with his opponent.
Lee is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lee stalling.
Sanchez avoiding damage as Lee throws knees to the body.
A short left from Lee.
Sanchez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lee dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lee lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lee's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Lee.
Sanchez wants to break free but Lee has control.
Lee displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sanchez up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Xavier Lee.#CL2#
Lee gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sanchez is trying to break free.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lee.
Lee using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #T2#
A short right from Lee on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Lee.
Lee lands a hook that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Lee prevents Sanchez from breaking the clinch.
Lee working Sanchez over with knees to the body.
Lee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sanchez avoiding damage as Lee throws knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee tries to land knees in the clinch but Sanchez avoids the damage to the body.
Lee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sanchez avoids it.#T3#
Lee keeps control of Sanchez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sanchez managing to block the knees to the body from Lee.
Lee is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The referee calls for Lee to work.
Lee's coach down at MMA Amsterdam was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lee's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sanchez avoiding damage as Lee throws knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lee.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lee taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Lee scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lee trying to land knees to the body.
Lee lands with a light punch inside.
Lee using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lee scores a nice knee to the body.
A short right from Lee.
Lee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lee missing with knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xavier Lee dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Lee pushes Sanchez up against the cage in a clinch.
Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lee is stalling here.
Lee is stalling here.
Lee lands with a light punch inside.
Come on Lee - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee tries to land knees in the clinch but Sanchez avoids the damage to the body.
Lee stalling the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Xavier Lee.#CL2#
Lee clinches up against the cage.#T1#
Sanchez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sanchez is defending well for now.
Lee stalling against the cage.
Lee lands a right hand.
Lee lands with a right to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lee.
Sanchez managing to block the knees to the body from Lee.
Lee is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lee utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T2#
A frustrated look appears on Sanchez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sanchez is defending well for now.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Lee in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Lee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sanchez.
Sanchez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sanchez tries to circle away but Lee has him pinned against the cage.
Sanchez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lee tries to land knees in the clinch but Sanchez avoids the damage to the body. #T3#
Lee stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lee is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lee scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sanchez avoids it.
Lee crunches a lovely knee into Sanchez's ribcage.
Lee avoiding damage.
Sanchez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T4#
Lee putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sanchez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lee trying to land knees to the body.
Lee lands with a left to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lee.
Lee using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sanchez can't break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee missing with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee keeps control of Sanchez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xavier Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Topo Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sanchez's efforts to push away.
Lee is pushing Sanchez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sanchez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lee's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T1#
Lee using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short right from Lee.
Sanchez tries to break free but Lee pushes him back against the cage.
Sanchez is trying to break the clinch but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Lee.
Lee prevents Sanchez from breaking the clinch.
Sanchez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lee scores with a shot to the side of Sanchez's head. #T2#
Lee missing with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lee.
Sanchez is trying to force a seperation but Lee has the dominant position.
Lee scores a nice knee to the body.
Lee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sanchez.
Sanchez is trying to break the clinch but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Sanchez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sanchez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lee obliges.#T3#
Lee missing with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Lee.
A short left from Lee.
Lee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sanchez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Lee scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sanchez avoiding damage as Lee throws knees to the body.
Lee tries to land knees in the clinch but Sanchez avoids the damage to the body.
Xavier Lee seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
A short left from Lee.
A short right from Lee on the inside.
Sanchez avoiding damage as Lee throws knees to the body.
Lee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lee trying to land knees to the body.
Sanchez is trying to break the clinch but Lee is controlling him.
Lee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee trying to land knees to the body.
Xavier Lee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 24:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 24:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 24:30

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

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 2
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Souza enables Castro to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Souza manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Souza is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Castro frees his head nicely. Oh but Souza has switched to an armbar! Castro is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Blake Souza!
Blake Souza spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: SCF 2: The Machine vs. Tetrev
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
Darius stalks Marks and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Marks's face. Marks staggers backwards, shaken.
Marks dodges the punch combination from Darius.
Marks lands a nice shot to the body.
Marks fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Darius on the side of the head.
Marks lands with a shot to the body.
Marks lands with a straight right. Darius didn't see that one coming.
Marks keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Darius will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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!
Marks lands a nice shot that snaps Darius's head back.
Marks dodges the punch combination from Darius.
Darius falls off balance throwing a combination
and Marks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Darius takes one on the button.
We've been told by Darius's head coaches at Cozad MMA Helsinki that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A jab from Marks finds it's way through Darius's defenses.
Darius misses with a combination
and Marks counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Marks bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Danga de danga de dang - Marks scores with a four punch combination!
Marks jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Darius misses with a double jab
and Marks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Darius misses with a few strikes there.
Darius is breathing heavily.
Darius gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Marks fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Darius swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marks scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Darius throws a combination that misses
and Marks counters with a nice uppercut.
Marks avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marks connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Marks scores with a hook to the body. Darius takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Black Darius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marks throws a one two combo.
Darius walks into a stiff left hand from Marks.#T2#
Darius throws a series of punches but Marks avoids them all with ease.
A combination from Darius does no damage.
Marks works the jab nicely.
Marks moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#ROC2#Darius is rocked!
Marks uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Darius has time to react.
Oh Darius is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marks takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Marks lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Donk. Marks catches Darius right on the button with a cross.
Jab from Marks.
Marks connects with a single shot there.
Darius swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marks scores with a punch to the head.
Marks throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Marks is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Darius had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Marks ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Donk. Marks catches Darius right on the button with a cross.
Marks lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Darius at a distance.
Darius misses with a series of wild punches.
Darius seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Marks scores with a shot to the body.
Darius looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Marks is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Marks scores with a four punch combination!
Darius looks to land a combination but Marks avoids it well.
Darius misses with the combination.
Marks connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Darius throws a series of punches but Marks moves out of range.
Darius looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marks throws a shot to the body.
Darius walks into a left hand.
Marks lands a really nice looking cross but Darius seems unphased.
Darius tries to move into range but Marks moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T4#
Darius throws a left and a right that both miss
and Marks counters with a left to the body.
Marks slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Darius looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Marks lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Marks throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Darius's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Marks dives in looking to finish as Darius flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Marks's strikes! Marks is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Darius's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Darius was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Milo Marks!

Event: RSE 29: Nightbringer
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1##CL#
Smeshomedov moves into the clinch successfully.
Marius lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marius is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marius.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smeshomedov.
Marius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smeshomedov tries to score a body lock takedown but Marius shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Marius working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smeshomedov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Marius after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Smeshomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smeshomedov is trying to drag Marius to the mat but Marius just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Marius lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smeshomedov backwards.
Marius stops a takedown attempt from Smeshomedov.
Smeshomedov is looking for a takedown.
Marius lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smeshomedov backwards.
Smeshomedov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Smeshomedov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Marius gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Smeshomedov blocks a body shot from Marius.
A short left from Marius.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Marius scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC2#Smeshomedov is rocked!
Marius lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smeshomedov or not.
Oh Smeshomedov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smeshomedov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Marius is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Smeshomedov is breathing heavily.
Marius throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smeshomedovs head.
Marius lands a big right hand that drops Smeshomedov! The killer instinct kicks in and Marius finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Marius!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Caius Marius!
Caius Marius is the new welterweight champion!

Event: RSE 29: Nightbringer
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1#
McFoy lands a glancing blow to the side of Pendous's head.
McFoy scores with a three punch combo!
Pendous takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've been told by McFoy's head coaches at MMA Amsterdam that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pendous gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pendous throws a big shot that misses.
McFoy looks to land a combination but Pendous avoids it well.
McFoy lands a head shot.
McFoy lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
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!
McFoy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pendous stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pendous misses the shot to the body. #CL#
McFoy darts in and clinches Pendous up against the cage.
McFoy with a knee to the head.
Pendous looking to slow down the pace here.#T1#
McFoy just leaning against Pendous, taking a breather.
McFoy pushes Pendous back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Come on Pendous - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McFoy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pendous backwards.
McFoy throws a knee to the head but misses.
A shot in the inside from McFoy. #BC#
McFoy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pendous drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pendous's coach down at The Factory was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Pendous's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Brian McFoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McFoy lands with an uppercut that bounces Pendous off the cage and back into range.#T2#
McFoy thuds his right hand into Pendous's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pendous takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Left hook, right uppercut from McFoy. #ROC#Pendous is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McFoy moves away from the strike by Pendous.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McFoy!
Pendous is still on wobbly legs! Can McFoy finish him?
McFoy cracks Pendous with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Pendous tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but McFoy pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Pendous is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian McFoy!
Brian McFoy bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: QFC Tournament 1175 Round 1
Date: Nov 30, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Marks shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Marks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Marks passes Hampton's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Marks is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hampton is just riding it out for now. Marks eventually gives up the hold.
Hampton trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Marks is looking for a kimura here.
Marks sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hampton on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hampton tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Marks throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Marks is taking a breather. Hampton 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.
Hampton is looking for a sweep. Marks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Marks is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Marks's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Marks is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Marks trying to control the pace. #T3#
Marks trying to mount his opponent but Hampton defends it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hampton connects with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Marks drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Marks is stalling in the full guard.
Hampton 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.
Marks passes Hampton's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4#
Marks wants to get back to his feet.
Marks lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hampton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Marks on the ground.
Hampton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Marks is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Marks tries to pass to full mount but Hampton defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nilo Marks dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Marks closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hampton to the mat! Hampton manages to get full guard.
Hampton wants to get back to his feet but Marks passes into half guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Hampton is defending against the submission attempts here by Marks.
Marks is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hampton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marks is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Marks perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Marks is looking to advance position but Hampton won't allow it.
Hampton taking some punishment here, with Marks in his half guard.
Marks is trying to control the action in half guard but Hampton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hampton is looking to improve his position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Still in half guard, Marks seems content to control.#SUB2#
Hampton is defending against the submission attempts here by Marks.
Marks slows the pace down in half guard. #T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jab, jab by Hampton - just one landing.
Marks has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hampton finds it's way round the side to connect with Marks's head.
Marks takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Marks walks into a left hand.
Hampton's jab looks to have found its range, popping Marks under the eye.
Hampton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hampton takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Marks tries to clinch but Hampton moves out of range.
Marks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Nice jab there from Hampton.
A jab from Hampton does it's job there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marks tries to move into range but Hampton moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hampton connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Marks fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marks walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hampton scores with a crisp jab that stopped Marks in his tracks.
Marks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD2#
Hampton gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Marks to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Marks forces his way into half guard.
Marks wants to pass the guard but Hampton is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Payton Hampton 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#
Hampton scores with the left hand. Marks knows he should have avoided that one.
Marks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hampton.
Hampton throws a hook but Marks avoids it easily.
Hampton moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Marks takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Marks fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hampton checks it well.
Marks needs to keep his hands up - Hampton had a free shot at his head there.
Hampton listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hampton throws a shot from downtown. Marks moves away and avoids it.
Marks ducks under a wild hook from Hampton.
Marks gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Marks fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Marks shoots in but Hampton avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Hampton stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hampton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Marks was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Marks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hampton.
Hampton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marks can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Marks shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Marks showed some decent athleticism there.
Hampton is trying to escape back to his feet but Marks uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Marks is looking to take a break and control but Hampton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hampton has one of Marks's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.#T2#
Hampton tries to improve position but can't.
Marks working away.
Check out the look on Marks's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Hampton is not content to let Marks control the position. #T3##SUB2#
Marks wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hampton, who protects the arm well.
Hampton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hampton is letting Marks control him for a moment. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
More stalling from Marks.
Hampton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hampton takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Nilo Marks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nilo Marks has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marks tries to stand but Hampton is controlling his head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Payton Hampton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hampton 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Payton Hampton!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Payton Hampton!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Payton Hampton!

Payton Hampton wins by unanimous decision!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 23, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Waters darts in and clinches Marks up against the cage.#TD2#
Waters ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Waters no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Waters has his foot on Marks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marks works his way back into a safe position though.
Marks wants to pass the guard but Waters is keeping the position.
Marks has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Waters is proving hard to escape from.
Waters wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Waters controls Marks momentarily but Marks frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Waters has control of Marks's left arm, preventing Marks from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Waters is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marks is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Waters is looking to cinch up a triangle. Marks throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Waters's body to avoid the submission. Waters has instead reached around Marks's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Waters arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). River Waters!

Event: RSE 21: Rise
Date: Nov 08, 2023

#R1#
Suraman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Suraman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Suraman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Suraman shoots in and drives through. Smeshomedov sprawls well.
Smeshomedov scores with a punch to the head.
Suraman shoots in and drives through. Smeshomedov sprawls well.
Mike Smeshomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maman Suraman.
Smeshomedov throws a right and a left that Suraman avoids nicely.
Smeshomedov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Smeshomedov falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
so Suraman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Suraman tries to free his leg and advance position but Smeshomedov is retaining full guard.
Smeshomedov controlling the position.#T1#
Smeshomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Suraman is one step ahead there.
Smeshomedov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Suraman manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Smeshomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Suraman is retaining full guard.
We've been hearing that Smeshomedov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Suraman is trying to keep Smeshomedov in close.
Suraman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smeshomedov controls the pace.
Suraman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Suraman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Suraman has his foot on Smeshomedov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smeshomedov works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Suraman wants to get back to his feet but Smeshomedov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Smeshomedov controlling from the top position.
Smeshomedov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Suraman's head.
Suraman is trying to keep Smeshomedov in close.
Smeshomedov is stalling in the full guard.
Smeshomedov passes into half guard.
Smeshomedov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Smeshomedov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smeshomedov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Smeshomedov moves into full mount! Suraman won't be happy about that!
Smeshomedov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Suraman taking shots to the head.
Smeshomedov controlling from the full mount.
Smeshomedov avoids the attempt from Suraman to control.
Smeshomedov with a couple of short strikes.#T4#
Smeshomedov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Suraman can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Suraman working to try and regain half guard.
Smeshomedov 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.
Suraman wants to hold on but Smeshomedov pushes him away.
Smeshomedov prevents Suraman from getting the reversal.
Smeshomedov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smeshomedov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suraman is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Smeshomedov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Smeshomedov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Smeshomedov misses with a looping right.
Smeshomedov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Suraman.
Smeshomedov scores with a three punch combo!
Sloppy strikes from Smeshomedov. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
Smeshomedov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Suraman manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Smeshomedov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Smeshomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Suraman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smeshomedov advances to half guard. #SUB#
Smeshomedov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Suraman is just riding it out for now. Smeshomedov eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Smeshomedov is thwarting Suraman's attempts to control the position.
Suraman wants to get back to full guard.
Smeshomedov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Smeshomedov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Suraman trying to hold on to Smeshomedov's head to control him but Smeshomedov postures up.
Suraman wants to get back to his feet.
Smeshomedov winds up and cracks Suraman with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Suraman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smeshomedov is working away from the top position though.
Suraman wants to get back to full guard.
Smeshomedov drops an elbow to the side of Suraman's head.
Suraman wants to improve his position but Smeshomedov is controlling well.
Smeshomedov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Suraman tries to roll over but Smeshomedov keeps him under control.
Smeshomedov trying to mount his opponent but Suraman defends it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Smeshomedov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Suraman walks into a stiff left hand from Smeshomedov.
Maman Suraman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smeshomedov throws a right hand that Suraman ducks under and follows up with a left that Suraman also avoids with ease.
And Suraman tries to counter it with a takedown but Smeshomedov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Smeshomedov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smeshomedov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Suraman circles away quickly and effectively.
Smeshomedov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Suraman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Suraman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smeshomedov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Smeshomedov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
No joy there for Smeshomedov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Suraman dodges the punch combination from Smeshomedov. #T4#
Suraman fails with the takedown.
Suraman looks for a takedown but Smeshomedov sprawls well.
Smeshomedov cracks Suraman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Smeshomedov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Suraman.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suraman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Suraman defending well as Smeshomedov loads up on a big left hand.
Suraman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Suraman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Smeshomedov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Suraman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Smeshomedov dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Smeshomedov misses with a series of wild punches.
Suraman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smeshomedov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Smeshomedov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Smeshomedov checks a leg kick.
Suraman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smeshomedov closes the distance and clinches up with Suraman, looking for a takedown. Smeshomedov pushes Suraman against the cage but Suraman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Smeshomedov!
Suraman tries to clinch but Smeshomedov moves away
and Smeshomedov counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suraman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smeshomedov.
Suraman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Smeshomedov defends it well.
Suraman fails to land the takedown.
Smeshomedov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Suraman.
Mike Smeshomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maman Suraman.#T1#
Smeshomedov lands with a nice combination. Suraman backs away looking to recover.
Smeshomedov scores with a sloppy right hand. Suraman should have avoided that one.
Suraman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smeshomedov sizes up Suraman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Smeshomedov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Suraman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smeshomedov. #TD2#
Suraman gets a double leg takedown into Smeshomedov's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smeshomedov 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.
Suraman wants to control from the top but Smeshomedov keeps moving. #T2#
Suraman works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Smeshomedov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Suraman.
Smeshomedov is looking for a sweep. Suraman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Suraman tries to pass to full mount but Smeshomedov defends it.
Smeshomedov wants to improve his position but Suraman is controlling well. #SUB2#
Smeshomedov is defending against the submission attempts here by Suraman. #T3#
Smeshomedov wants to get back to full guard.
Suraman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smeshomedov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Suraman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Suraman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smeshomedov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Suraman seems to be looking for submissions.
Suraman is trying to control. Smeshomedov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Suraman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smeshomedov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Suraman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Suraman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smeshomedov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Suraman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Smeshomedov shoots for a double leg takedown but Suraman sprawls well. He's pushed Smeshomedov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Suraman with the counter takedown but Smeshomedov avoids it easily.
Suraman is looking to chop away at Smeshomedov's legs. #TD#
Smeshomedov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Suraman tries to improve position but can't.
Suraman manages to get back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Smeshomedov drops an elbow to the side of Suraman's head.
Suraman is refusing to be controlled, as Smeshomedov sits in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Smeshomedov clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Smeshomedov throws a hook to the side of Suraman's head but Suraman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smeshomedov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Suraman's head.
Smeshomedov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Suraman takes one to the side of the head.
Mike Smeshomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suraman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smeshomedov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smeshomedov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Suraman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Suraman is defended easily by Smeshomedov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smeshomedov throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Suraman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Smeshomedov won't be happy with that.
Smeshomedov is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Suraman throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Smeshomedov wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Suraman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smeshomedov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Suraman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smeshomedov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Suraman just content to control the position.
Smeshomedov can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Suraman is looking to take a break and control but Smeshomedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smeshomedov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Smeshomedov is refusing to be controlled, as Suraman sits in half guard.
Smeshomedov is looking to control Suraman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smeshomedov avoid being mounted?
Smeshomedov tries to get to full guard but Suraman has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Suraman seems to be working for a kimura but Smeshomedov defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Smeshomedov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Suraman.
Smeshomedov is looking for a sweep. Suraman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smeshomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Suraman can do to turn this around?
Smeshomedov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Smeshomedov throws a looping overhand right but Suraman ducks down to avoid it.
Smeshomedov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A lazy left from Smeshomedov finds it's target.#T4#
Suraman moves out of range of the strikes.
Smeshomedov lands with an overhand left.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Suraman is defended easily by Smeshomedov.
Mike Smeshomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maman Suraman.
Suraman takes a jab right on the kisser.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Suraman.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smeshomedov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Smeshomedov had his way with Maman Suraman in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Smeshomedov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smeshomedov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Suraman swivels and escapes.
Suraman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Smeshomedov defends it well.
The fighters circle momentarily. Smeshomedov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Smeshomedov cracks Suraman with a good jab.
Suraman darts in trying to clinch
and Smeshomedov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smeshomedov with a nice cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smeshomedov lands a lovely overhand right.
Suraman darts in looking for a takedown but Smeshomedov gets double underhooks and turns Suraman into the cage.
Smeshomedov is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Smeshomedov gets caught flat footed, as Suraman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suraman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Suraman passes Smeshomedov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Suraman wants to take a breather but Smeshomedov is having none of it. #SUB2#
Suraman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smeshomedov is just riding it out for now. Suraman eventually gives up the hold.
Smeshomedov is controlling Suraman's trapped leg to prevent Suraman from advancing to side control.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Suraman is working for a kimura but Smeshomedov is defending it quite comfortably.
Smeshomedov wants to get back to full guard.
Suraman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Suraman throws a strike but Smeshomedov avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Suraman looking to sit in guard and control but Smeshomedov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T3#
Suraman keeping moving, preventing Smeshomedov from controlling successfully.
Smeshomedov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Smeshomedov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smeshomedov is stalling in the full guard.
Suraman managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Smeshomedov misses with a two punch combination.
Suraman throws out a counter right but Smeshomedov avoids it with no problem.
Smeshomedov's corner calls for a 1-2. Smeshomedov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Suraman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Suraman shoots in looking for a takedown. Smeshomedov tries to sprawl out of it but Suraman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smeshomedov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Suraman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Maman Suraman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Suraman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smeshomedov avoids it really well and circles away.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 50:44
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 50:44
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 50:44

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Smeshomedov!
Mike Smeshomedov is the new welterweight champion!
Mike Smeshomedov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RSE : Just Some Fights 11
Date: Nov 01, 2023

#R1#
McFoy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bloominshine throws out the jab.
McFoy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McFoy slips under a jab from Bloominshine.
McFoy is looking for the big counter here.
Bloominshine just misses with a punch to the body.
McFoy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bloominshine takes a jab right on the kisser.
McFoy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bloominshine looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McFoy blocks a low kick nicely.
McFoy connects with a right hand. Bloominshine shakes it off.
Bloominshine showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McFoy.
Bloominshine takes a swing at McFoy's ribcage but misses.
McFoy lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bloominshine tries to bum rush McFoy with a series of wild strikes but McFoy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McFoy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bloominshine stalks McFoy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McFoy's face. McFoy staggers backwards, shaken.
A combination from McFoy does no damage.
Bloominshine was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bloominshine throws a push kick but McFoy slaps the foot to one side.
Bloominshine looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sweet Tea Bloominshine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McFoy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McFoy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
A jab from McFoy misses.
McFoy fails to land with a series of punches.
Good exchange - Bloominshine coming out on top.
McFoy pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bloominshine back to the cage. McFoy follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bloominshine misses with a few strikes there.
McFoy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bloominshine under the eye.
Bloominshine swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McFoy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bloominshine takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC2#Bloominshine is rocked!
McFoy scores with a spinning back kick!
Oh Bloominshine is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McFoy cracks Bloominshine with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Bloominshine falls to his knees and McFoy doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian McFoy!

Event: Schmidt vs Morrell - SPFT #3
Date: Oct 21, 2023

#R1#
Ohlsson lands a nice hook to Von Tancred's body. Von Tancred takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Von Tancred looks to score with a jab to the body but Ohlsson is just out of range.
Ohlsson with a hook.
Von Tancred uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ohlsson.
Von Tancred looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ohlsson swinging wildly here.
Von Tancred connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ohlsson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Von Tancred connects with a nice looking jab.
Ohlsson misses with a few strikes there.
Ohlsson throws a combination that misses
and Von Tancred counters with a right hand to the body.
Von Tancred moves out of range as Ohlsson strikes.
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!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Von Tancred, as that shot connected.
Von Tancred throws an uppercut from hell that sends Ohlsson clean off his feet! He's out cold! Von Tancred stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Svensson Von Tancred!
Svensson Von Tancred decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 19, 2023

#R1#
Lee tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Johnson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lee darts in trying to clinch
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Xavier Lee has been cut.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A quick step to the side and Johnson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lee darts in trying to clinch
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee tries to clinch but Johnson moves away
and Johnson counters with a two punch combo.
Lee tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it. #T1#
Lee tries to clinch up
and Johnson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lee tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Johnson is looking for a counter combo.
Lee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lee closes the distance looking to clinch #KD#
and Johnson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Lee! Johnson lets Lee back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Lee is rocked!
Lee tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lee is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?#T2#
Lee tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Johnson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee moves to clinch but Johnson breaks away
and Johnson 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 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sean Johnson!
After the fight, Sean Johnson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 16, 2023

#R1##CL#
Lee gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT#It looks like Mballe Ndi has been cut.#BC#
Lee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Ndi tries to keep at a distance but Lee has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lee gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ndi. #BC#
Lee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lee scores with a jab. Ndi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ndi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lee connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ndi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ndi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#Ndi is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ndi is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Lee doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Ndi crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Ndi's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Xavier Lee!
Xavier Lee was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: RSE 16: Tyrants
Date: Oct 07, 2023

#R1#
Smeshomedov misses with an uppercut. Takahashi saw that one coming.
Smeshomedov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Takahashi on the side of the head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Smeshomedov!
Smeshomedov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mike Smeshomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takahashi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smeshomedov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Takahashi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Takahashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smeshomedov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smeshomedov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Takahashi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smeshomedov is looking to clinch.
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!
Takahashi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Takahashi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Smeshomedov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Smeshomedov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Smeshomedov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #ROC#Takahashi is rocked!#T1#
Smeshomedov closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Takahashi! Smeshomedov dives in looking to finish! Takahashi is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Smeshomedov!
An out of breath and clearly excited Mike Smeshomedov thanked Sakura Style for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: RSE 16: Tyrants
Date: Oct 07, 2023

Evan Knuckle had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 158.7, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Brian McFoy was cancelled.

Event: QFC Tournament 1166 Round 3
Date: Sep 26, 2023

#R1#
Borisov is looking to clinch. #CL#
Borisov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Borisov misses with a punch to the body.
Ohlsson blocks a body shot from Borisov. #BC#
Borisov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ohlsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Borisov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2#
Ohlsson closes the distance and clinches.
Ohlsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ohlsson working Borisov over with knees to the body.
Ohlsson landing knees to the body.
Ohlsson is looking to break free of the clinch but Borisov has double underhooks.
Ohlsson blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ohlsson lands a nice knee to the body.
Borisov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ohlsson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Borisov misses with some punches.
Ohlsson lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Borisov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ohlsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ohlsson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Borisov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ohlsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ohlsson tries to land knees in the clinch but Borisov avoids the damage to the body.
Borisov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Borisov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A knee to the head by Ohlsson.
Good body shot from Borisov.
Ohlsson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Borisov is stalling here.
Borisov misses with a punch to the body.
Borisov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Borisov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Borisov scores with a shoulder strike. #T2##BC2#
Ohlsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Borisov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Borisov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Borisov misses with a straight right.
Borisov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ohlsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sergei Borisov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Borisov drives through and clinches with Ohlsson against the cage.
Borisov throws a punch but it's blocked by Ohlsson.
Ohlsson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Borisov avoids it.
Ohlsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Borisov tries a body shot but Ohlsson blocks it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Borisov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Borisov avoiding damage as Ohlsson throws knees to the body. #T3#
Borisov tries to stall but Ohlsson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Borisov misses with the head strike.
Ohlsson blocking some punches.
Borisov keeps control of Ohlsson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A right handed body shot lands from Ohlsson.
Borisov misses with the head strike.
Borisov lands a body punch.
Ohlsson blocking some punches.
A short right from Borisov.
Good body shot from Borisov.
Ohlsson misses with a punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Borisov.
Ohlsson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Borisov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ohlsson blocking some punches. #T4#
Borisov tries to throw a body punch but Ohlsson avoids it by throwing Borisov back against the cage.
Borisov lands a shot to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Borisov for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Borisov has Ohlsson pushed against the cage.
Borisov working aggressively here.
Ohlsson tries to land knees in the clinch but Borisov avoids the damage to the body.
Borisov throws a punch but it's blocked by Ohlsson.
Borisov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ohlsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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 Sergei Borisov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Borisov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ohlsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice shot by Ohlsson.#CL#
Borisov has managed to clinch.
Borisov misses with some punches.
Borisov has Ohlsson pushed against the cage.
Borisov lands a left hand.
Borisov stalling against the cage.
Borisov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ohlssons head.
Ohlsson is looking to control Borisov's arms but Borisov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ohlsson has his back to the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Borisov.
Sergei Borisov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short left from Borisov.
Ohlsson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Borisov is keeping busy.
Borisov looking to slow down the pace here.#T1#
Borisov throws a punch but it's blocked by Ohlsson.
Ohlsson being controlled against the cage.
Ohlsson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Borisov taking a breather.
Borisov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ohlsson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Borisov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Borisov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ohlsson backwards.
Borisov slowing the pace effectively.
Borisov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Borisov tries a body shot but Ohlsson blocks it.
Borisov scores with a hook to the body.
Borisov blocking some punches. #T2#
Borisov has a couple of punches blocked by Ohlsson.
Borisov lands a body shot.
Borisov stalling the fight.
Borisov blocks a body shot from Ohlsson.
Ohlsson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Borisov is defending well for now.
A short left from Borisov.
Ohlsson is trying to push Borisov away but Borisov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ohlsson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ohlsson is breathing heavily.
Borisov stalling in the clinch.
Ohlsson letting Borisov take a breather here.
A short right from Borisov.
Borisov scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice right hand lands inside from Borisov.
Ohlsson is stalling here. #BC2#
Ohlsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Ohlsson is looking to clinch but Borisov is avoiding it. #CL#
Borisov moves into the clinch successfully.
Borisov scores with a hook to the body.
Borisov stalling.
Borisov avoiding damage as Ohlsson throws knees to the body.
Borisov misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Ohlsson breaks the clinch.
Borisov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ohlsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Borisov circles away.
Ohlsson misses with a double jab. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Borisov tries a body shot but Ohlsson blocks it.
Ohlsson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T4#
Ohlsson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Borisov blocks an uppercut.
Borisov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Borisov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ohlsson can do to turn this around?
Borisov has Ohlsson pressed against the cage.
Borisov managing to block the knees to the body from Ohlsson.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ohlsson fails to land.
Borisov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Borisov stalling.
Borisov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Borisov throws a head punch that misses.
Borisov lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Borisov struggles to land a body shot inside as Ohlsson controls his hands.
Ohlsson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ohlsson blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sergei Borisov dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Borisov tries to clinch there but Ohlsson circles away.
Ohlsson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
Ohlsson pushes Borisov up against the cage in a clinch.
Borisov taking a breather.
Ohlsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Borisov's elbow.
Ohlsson wants to get back to striking at distance but Borisov won't allow it. #BC#
Borisov manages to break the clinch.
Ohlsson wants to clinch.
Borisov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice combination there by Ohlsson.
Ohlsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Borisov wants to clinch but Ohlsson slips to the side
and Ohlsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ohlsson lands a head shot.#T1#
Borisov wants to clinch up but Ohlsson keeps it at a distance.
Borisov wants to clinch.#CL#
Borisov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ohlsson, pushing him back against the cage.
Borisov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ohlsson or not.
Borisov misses with a punch to the body.
Borisov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Borisov avoiding damage as Ohlsson throws knees to the body.
Borisov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Borisov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Borisov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Borisov lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2##BC2#
Ohlsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Borisov throws a lazy right hand but Ohlsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ohlsson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ohlsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Ohlsson clinches.
A short body shot lands from Borisov as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Borisov on the inside.
Ohlsson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Borisov - that landed with a thud.
Ohlsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ohlsson tries to circle away but Borisov has him pinned against the cage.
Borisov has Ohlsson pressed against the cage, preventing Ohlsson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Borisov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Borisov stalling.
Ohlsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Ohlsson blocks an uppercut.
Borisov lands a nice uppercut.
Borisov misses with the head strike.
Borisov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ohlsson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Borisov scores with a shoulder strike.
Borisov scores with a hook to the body.
Borisov effectively controlling the action here.
A nice left hand lands by Borisov.
Borisov lands a shoulder strike.
Ohlsson being controlled against the cage.
Borisov lands a hook that snaps the head of Ohlsson backwards. #T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Borisov.
Borisov lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Borisov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Borisov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Borisov lands with a short shot to the head.
Borisov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Borisov lands an uppercut.#ROC#Ohlsson is rocked!
Borisov is struggling to control the position.
Borisov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Borisov effectively controlling the action here.
Borisov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ohlsson up against the cage.
Borisov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Sergei Borisov!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Sergei Borisov!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Sergei Borisov!

Sergei Borisov wins by unanimous decision!

Event: QFC Tournament 1166 Round 2
Date: Sep 25, 2023

#R1#
Mongoose tries to clinch but Ohlsson moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Ohlsson misses the target.
Ohlsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mongoose tries to clinch but Ohlsson moves out of range.
Ohlsson is looking to counter punch.
Mongoose tries to clinch up.
Robin Ohlsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mongoose looks to land a combination but Ohlsson avoids it well.
Mongoose takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Mongoose has closed the distance and engaged Ohlsson in a clinch.
Mongoose fails to pull guard.
The referee calls for Ohlsson to work.
Ohlsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ohlsson slowing the pace effectively.
Ohlsson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mongoose tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ohlsson just stands there and leans against the cage.#T1#
Ohlsson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mongoose up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ohlsson.
Ohlsson scores with a shot to the side of Mongoose's head.
A knee to the head by Ohlsson.
Ohlsson lands a nice uppercut.
Mongoose tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Robin Ohlsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Mongoose.
Mongoose tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ohlsson avoids it.
Knees to the body from Ohlsson.
Ohlsson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ohlsson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mongoose has Ohlsson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ohlsson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mongoose tries to pull guard but Ohlsson holds him up against the cage and eventually Mongoose drops back down to his feet. #T2#
Ohlsson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mongoose looks winded!
Ohlsson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ohlsson lands a good knee to the midsection. Mongoose won't want to take too many of those.
Mongoose is trying to break the clinch but Ohlsson is controlling him.
Ohlsson slowing the pace effectively.
Ohlsson scores a nice knee to the body.
Ohlsson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mongoose in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ohlsson lands a knee to the head.
Ohlsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Ohlsson lands a knee to the head.
Ohlsson just leaning against Mongoose, taking a breather.
Still in the clinch, Ohlsson scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Ohlsson lands with a light punch inside.
Ohlsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ohlsson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mongoose in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ohlsson lands an uppercut.
Ohlsson lands a right hand.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ohlsson obliges.
Ohlsson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mongoose lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ohlsson lands a nice knee to the body.
Ohlsson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ohlsson stalling the fight.
Mongoose takes a shot to the head. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ohlsson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ohlsson landing knees to the body.
Ohlsson lands a nice uppercut.
Ohlsson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ohlsson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A short left from Ohlsson.
Mongoose's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ohlsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mongoose backwards.
Mongoose jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ohlsson walks away with a smile on his face. Mongoose gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ohlsson scores with a body shot.
Ohlsson connects with the punch.
Ohlsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mongoose.
Mongoose tries to counter with a clinch but Ohlsson shakes him off and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robin Ohlsson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Mongoose on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mongoose tries to close the distance and clinch but Ohlsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mongoose dives in for a single leg takedown but Ohlsson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ohlsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Mongoose.
Ohlsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mongoose misses with a takedown
and Mongoose takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ohlsson connects with a crisp jab.
Mongoose shoots in for a takedown but Ohlsson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Robin Ohlsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Mongoose.
Ohlsson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mongoose back to the cage. Ohlsson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#ROC#Mongoose is rocked!
Nice uppercut lands for Ohlsson. That snapped Mongoose's head back.
Mongoose is still on wobbly legs! Can Ohlsson finish him?
Robin Ohlsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ohlsson thuds a left hand into Mongoose's body.
Mongoose is breathing heavily.
Ohlsson feints a jab promting Mongoose to slip. Ohlsson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mongoose slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ohlsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Mongoose uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ohlsson.
Ohlsson sets himself, and Mongoose steps forward looking for the clinch! Ohlsson avoids it this time.
Ohlsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mongoose seems to have recovered his senses.
Ohlsson misses with an uppercut.
Ohlsson throws a nice looking combination but Mongoose bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ohlsson scores with a nice strike.
Mongoose misses with a takedown
and Ohlsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A shot to the liver by Ohlsson. Beautiful body shot.
Ohlsson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mongoose on the side of the head.
Ohlsson scores with a jab to the body.
Ohlsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mongoose takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ohlsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ohlsson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mongoose takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ohlsson connects with a body shot.
Nice jab there from Ohlsson.
Ohlsson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mongoose backs up against the cage.
Ohlsson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ohlsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mongoose can do to turn this around?
Ohlsson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ohlsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ohlsson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ohlsson scores with a nice strike.
Ohlsson misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Ohlsson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mongoose on the side of the head.
Ohlsson scores with a punch to the head.
Ohlsson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ohlsson lands a really nice looking cross but Mongoose seems unphased.
Ohlsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Ohlsson looks to land a combination but Mongoose avoids it well.
Ohlsson throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Mongoose counters with a shoot takedown. Ohlsson fights it but they end up in guard.
Mongoose is standing up over Ohlsson. Ohlsson looks to escape but Mongoose dives into side control. #REVR#
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!
Mongoose scoring with punches and elbows. #T4##SUB2#
Mongoose is trying to get an arm triangle but Ohlsson is defending well.
Ohlsson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mongoose asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB2#
Mongoose is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ohlsson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mongoose wants to control but Ohlsson is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robin Ohlsson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Ohlsson throws a body punch but Mongoose moves out of range.
Ohlsson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mongoose.
It looked like Ohlsson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mongoose.
A left and a right from Ohlsson both land. Nice combination.
Mongoose throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ohlsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Robin Ohlsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Some wild striking there from Ohlsson.
Ohlsson scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mongoose showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ohlsson.
Mongoose takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Mongoose fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ohlsson dips to his left and cracks Mongoose with an uppercut!
Mongoose takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ohlsson throws a looping overhand right but Mongoose ducks down to avoid it.
Ohlsson takes a swing at Mongoose's ribcage but misses.
Ohlsson blocks a jab.
Ohlsson throwing a counter right hand but Mongoose manages to avoid it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mongoose or perhaps it was just good defense by Ohlsson, which made it look bad.
Ohlsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ohlsson lands an overhand right.
Ohlsson swings for the body but Mongoose moves out of range.
Ohlsson throws a series of punches but Mongoose moves out of range.
Mongoose 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. #T2#
Ohlsson connects with a crisp jab.
Ohlsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ohlsson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mongoose pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mongoose.
Robin Ohlsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Mongoose.
Ohlsson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mongooses jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ohlsson cracks Mongoose with a good jab.
Jab from Ohlsson.
Mongoose tries to move into range but Ohlsson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ohlsson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mongoose in his tracks. #T3#
Mongoose takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mongoose tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ohlsson defends well and Mongoose ends up having to push Ohlsson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ohlsson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mongoose needs to keep his hands up - Ohlsson had a free shot at his head there.
Ohlsson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ohlsson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ohlsson misses the shot to the body.
Ohlsson throws a combination. Mongoose tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Robin Ohlsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mongoose has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ohlsson finds it's way round the side to connect with Mongoose's head.
Ohlsson throws a right hand that Mongoose ducks under and follows up with a left that Mongoose also avoids with ease.
Ohlsson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ohlsson tests Mongoose's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Mongoose misses with an uppercut. Ohlsson saw that one coming.
Ohlsson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mongoose eats them both and turns towards Ohlsson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ohlsson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ohlsson throws a series of punches but Mongoose avoids them all with ease.
Ohlsson tries to bum rush Mongoose with a series of wild strikes but Mongoose uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ohlsson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ohlsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mongoose steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ohlsson.
Mongoose shoots in but Ohlsson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mongoose on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Robin Ohlsson!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Robin Ohlsson!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Robin Ohlsson!

Robin Ohlsson wins by unanimous decision!
Robin Ohlsson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: QFC Tournament 1166 Round 1
Date: Sep 24, 2023

#R1#
Conlan shoots in for a double leg but Ohlsson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Conlan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ohlsson as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Ohlsson darts in and clinches Conlan up against the cage.
Conlan managing to block the knees to the body from Ohlsson.
Ohlsson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Conlan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ohlsson is stalling here.
Ohlsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ohlsson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Conlan up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conlan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Conlan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ohlsson scores a nice knee to the body.
Conlan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ohlsson just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Conlan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Ohlsson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Conlan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ohlsson lands a good knee to the midsection. Conlan won't want to take too many of those.
Ohlsson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ohlsson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A nice left hand lands by Ohlsson.
A short uppercut from Ohlsson.
Conlan looking to stall.
Ohlsson has Conlan pushed against the cage.
Ohlsson tries to land a knee to the head but Conlan blocks with his arms.
Ohlsson lands an uppercut.#T2#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ohlsson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Conlan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A knee to the head by Ohlsson.
Ohlsson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Conlan.
Ohlsson controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Conlan manages to pull guard. #SU2#
Conlan is working an open guard so Ohlsson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Conlan throws a head kick but Ohlsson moves out of range. #CL2#
Ohlsson instigates a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Ohlsson.
Conlan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Conlan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T3##TD#
Conlan jumps guard and drags Ohlsson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Conlan is breathing heavily.#SU2#
Ohlsson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ohlsson with a hook.
Ohlsson jabs Conlan right on the nose. Conlan blinks but takes it well.#CL2#
Ohlsson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Conlan jumps guard but Ohlsson stands there with Conlan around his waist. Conlan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ohlsson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ohlsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Conlan backwards.
Conlan is looking to take this one to the mat.
The referee calls for Conlan to work.
A shot in the inside from Ohlsson. #ROC2#Conlan is rocked!#T4#
Ohlsson lands a big knee to the head and Conlan goes down! Ohlsson pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robin Ohlsson!

Event: RSE 14: Scars
Date: Sep 23, 2023

#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dalpra is defended easily by Smeshomedov.
Smeshomedov feints a jab promting Dalpra to slip. Smeshomedov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dalpra slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Tainan Dalpra has been cut.
Dalpra has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dalpra there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC2#Dalpra is rocked!#TD2#
Smeshomedov dives in and gets a big takedown. He lands in full mount and immediately unloads a series of heavy strikes! Dalpra has had enough and taps out.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mike Smeshomedov!
Mike Smeshomedov opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

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