Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 22, 2022

#R1##TD#
Morgo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Charles is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Morgo tries for a kimura but Charles is defending well.
Charles is looking for a sweep.
Charles is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Morgo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Charles looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Charles looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Charles looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Morgo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Charles is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Morgo pulls his head out easily. #T1##SUB2#
Charles looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Morgo seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Morgo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Morgo is trying to work for a kimura but Charles is defending well. #SUB2#
Charles actively working from the bottom here.
We've been hearing good reports from Morgo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Charles can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Morgo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Charles looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Charles looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2##SUB2#
Charles looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Charles is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Morgo pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Morgo is looking for a kimura but Charles is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Morgo to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Charles is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Morgo pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Charles is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Morgo pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Morgo is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Morgo is looking for a kimura but Charles is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Morgo to get the leverage. #SUB#
Morgo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Charles looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Charles is defending against the submission attempts here by Morgo. #T3##SUB2#
Charles is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Morgo pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Charles is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Morgo pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Charles looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Charles actively working from the bottom here.
Charles looks winded!#SUB#
Morgo is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Charles is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jay Morgo!
After winning the bout, Jay Morgo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: AKF 53 | Obama vs. Dimitrov
Date: May 21, 2022

#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Quiniou.
Umuhoza moves out of range as Quiniou throws a body kick.
Quiniou smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Umuhoza misses with a straight left.
Umuhoza looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Umuhoza takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Quiniou scores with a punch to the head.
That kick from Umuhoza tenderised Quiniou's leg. Quiniou is trying to keep his angry face on.
Umuhoza with a nice calf kick.
Quiniou throws a big shot that misses.
A punch combination from Umuhoza misses.
Umuhoza looks to land a right hand but Quiniou moved out of range.
Quiniou looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Umuhoza drops his hands momentarily and Quiniou takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A combination from Umuhoza does no damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quiniou avoids a punch combination nicely.
Quiniou cracks Umuhoza with a good jab.
Umuhoza's jab looks to have found its range, popping Quiniou under the eye.
Quiniou thumps Umuhoza with a low kick.
Quiniou walks into a left hand. #T1#
Umuhoza tried to score with a low kick but Quiniou checks it.
Umuhoza wants to slow Quiniou down by chopping away at his legs.
Quiniou looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Quiniou has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Umuhoza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Quiniou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Umuhoza missing with a left hand there. Quiniou was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Umuhoza takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Umuhoza scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Quiniou ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Umuhoza moves away.
Quiniou scores with a nice right hand.
Jab from Umuhoza.
Quiniou fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Umuhoza has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Umuhoza pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Quiniou throws a looping overhand right but Umuhoza ducks down to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Umuhoza misses with a low kick.
Umuhoza thows a leg kick but Quiniou checks it
and Quiniou counters with a nice uppercut.
Quiniou keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Quiniou showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Umuhoza. #T2#
A shot to the liver by Quiniou. Beautiful body shot.
Quiniou on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Umuhoza lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Umuhoza throws a half hearted mid kick.
Umuhoza lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Quiniou circles away quickly and effectively.
Umuhoza takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheers as Quiniou lands an impressive looking overhand right. Umuhoza doesn't seem phased though.
Umuhoza throws the kick towards the body but Quiniou avoids it.
Quiniou checks a low kick from Umuhoza.
Quiniou throws a jab but it's blocked by Umuhoza.
Quiniou lands with an uppercut that bounces Umuhoza off the ropes and back into range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Quiniou connects with a jab.
Quiniou lands with a hook. Umuhoza tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Quiniou jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Quiniou is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Umuhoza had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Umuhoza displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Umuhoza misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Brendan Quiniou will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Umuhoza looks to land a right hand but Quiniou moved out of range.
Quiniou looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Umuhoza misses with a wild body shot.
Umuhoza throws the left hand but Quiniou avoids the punch easily.
Umuhoza pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Quiniou lands with a shot to the body.
Umuhoza throws a leg kick but Quiniou sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Quiniou throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Quiniou chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Quiniou throws a push kick but Umuhoza slaps the foot to one side.
Quiniou defending well as Umuhoza loads up on a big left hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Umuhoza.
Quiniou lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Quiniou.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Quiniou. Umuhoza shrugs it off though.
Quiniou sizes up Umuhoza with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Umuhoza misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Quiniou. Umuhoza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Umuhoza tried to score with a low kick but Quiniou checks it.#T1#
Quiniou misses with a right hand
and Umuhoza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brendan Quiniou seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Umuhoza walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Quiniou ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Quiniou chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Umuhoza throws a left and a right that both miss
and Quiniou connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Quiniou slips under a jab.
Quiniou checks the leg kick nicely there.
Umuhoza throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Umuhoza drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Quiniou uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Umuhoza.
It seemed like Quiniou was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Quiniou scores with a nice right hand.
Quiniou checks a leg kick nicely.
A thudding body kick lands there by Quiniou!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quiniou is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Umuhoza.
Quiniou throws a head kick but Umuhoza moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Quiniou.
Umuhoza throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Quiniou sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Quiniou misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
Quiniou looks to land a left hand but Umuhoza moved out of range nicely.
Quiniou lands an overhand right.
Brendan Quiniou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Umuhoza throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Quiniou.
Quiniou on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Quiniou ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Quiniou throws a body shot but no joy.
Quiniou pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Umuhoza back to the ropes. Quiniou follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Quiniou walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Umuhoza checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Umuhoza looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The fighters circling - Umuhoza throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Quiniou lands with a hook. Umuhoza tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Umuhoza misses with a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Quiniou.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The crowd cheers as Quiniou lands an impressive looking overhand right. Umuhoza doesn't seem phased though.
Quiniou darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Umuhoza walks into a straight right hand from Quiniou.
Quiniou tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brendan Quiniou showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Quiniou tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Quiniou lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Umuhoza throws a series of punches but Quiniou avoids them all with ease.
A nice inside leg kick there by Umuhoza. That's going to slow Quiniou down.
Umuhoza has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Quiniou.
Umuhoza on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Quiniou throws an overhand right that lands on Umuhoza's shoulder, as Umuhoza tries to avoid the shot.
Umuhoza throws a chopping leg kick but Quiniou manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Quiniou with a nice calf kick.
Quiniou pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Umuhoza tries a head kick but it misses.
Umuhoza throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umuhoza takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Quiniou scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Brendan Quiniou is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Umuhoza walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Umuhoza needs to keep his hands up - Quiniou had a free shot at his head there.
Umuhoza throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Umuhoza throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Umuhoza tries a low kick but Quiniou avoids it.
Quiniou throws a jab but it's blocked by Umuhoza.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Quiniou - that will leave a mark!
Quiniou has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A swing and a miss from Quiniou.
Umuhoza scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Umuhoza takes a jab right on the kisser.
A telegraphed right hand from Umuhoza misses the target.
A big right from Umuhoza misses.
Quiniou throws a lazy body kick
and Umuhoza counters with a left and a right that stings Quiniou.
Quiniou lands a jab to the nose.
Umuhoza 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.
Quiniou uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Umuhoza looks to land a combination but Quiniou avoids it well.
Quiniou doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Umuhoza fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kamaru Umuhoza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Quiniou throws a body punch but Umuhoza moves out of range.
It looked like Umuhoza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Umuhoza wants to slow Quiniou down by chopping away at his legs. #T2#
Quiniou with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Quiniou thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Quiniou backs away, Umuhoza returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Umuhoza pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Umuhoza misses with a looping left.
Quiniou moves away from the strike by Umuhoza.
Quiniou throws out a loose jab but Umuhoza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Umuhoza fires out a quick counter leg kick but Quiniou just manages to avoid it.
Quiniou throws a series of punches but Umuhoza avoids them all with ease.
Quiniou blocks a leg kick.
Umuhoza throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A head kick misses from Quiniou.
Umuhoza feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Quiniou throws a hook but Umuhoza avoids it easily.
Umuhoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Umuhoza misses with an uppercut
and Quiniou counters with a straight right hand.
Umuhoza lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Umuhoza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Quiniou.
Kamaru Umuhoza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Umuhoza is looking to score with low kicks.
Umuhoza throws a hook to the side of Quiniou's head but Quiniou sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Umuhoza lands with a cross.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brendan Quiniou.
Well Quiniou 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brendan Quiniou!
In defeat, Kamaru Umuhoza stepped up to the mic, saying 'Damn he got me. Hats off to him. I don't have any excuses. I'll be back'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 11, 2022

#R1#
Charles looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
Morgo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Morgo prevents Charles from improving his position.
Morgo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Charles! #SUB#
Morgo is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Charles to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Charles shrugs it off. #SUB#
Morgo working for a submission but Charles is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Morgo working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Charles can do anything to dispel that myth.
Charles is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Morgo is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Charles can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Charles regains half guard.#SUB2#
Charles looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Morgo is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Charles is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jay Morgo!
A victorious Jay Morgo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: AKF 51 | Akira vs. Kovingten
Date: May 07, 2022

#R1##CL#
Umuhoza pushes Guillermo up against the ropes in a clinch.
Umuhoza struggles to land a body shot inside as Guillermo controls his hands.
Umuhoza tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Guillermo's elbow.
Umuhoza swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Umuhoza blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Guillermo.
Umuhoza lands a body shot in the clinch.
Guillermo misses with a punch to the body.
Umuhoza gets through Guillermo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Guillermo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Umuhoza misses with a punch to the body.
Guillermo lands a damaging elbow.
Umuhoza goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Guillermo misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guillermo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Guillermo misses with some punches.
Guillermo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Umuhoza lands a right hand that snaps the head of Guillermo backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Umuhoza.
Guillermo throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Umuhoza misses with some punches.
Guillermo misses with a punch on the inside.
Guillermo lands with a right to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Guillermo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Umuhoza's brow.
A short left from Umuhoza.
Umuhoza scores with a nice hook to the head.
Umuhoza blocks a body shot from Guillermo.
Umuhoza misses with a hook to the ribs.
Guillermo pushes off an throws an elbow but Umuhoza leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Guillermo lands a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Umuhoza.
Umuhoza tries to throw a body punch but Guillermo avoids it by throwing Umuhoza back against the ropes.
Guillermo can't break the clinch.
Guillermo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Umuhoza lands with a light punch inside.
Guillermo lands a damaging elbow.
Guillermo misses with an elbow strike.
Guillermo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2#
Guillermo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Umuhoza misses with a body punch.
Umuhoza blocks the elbow strike.
Umuhoza misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good body shot from Umuhoza.
Umuhoza misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Guillermo fails to land.
Umuhoza lands a nice uppercut.
Guillermo lands with a right to the head.
Umuhoza tries a body shot but Guillermo blocks it.
Umuhoza tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Guillermo's elbow.
Guillermo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Umuhoza as the two fighters clinch.
Umuhoza dodges an elbow strike from Guillermo.
Umuhoza misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Umuhoza misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Guillermo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Umuhoza scores with a shot to the side of Guillermo's 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 Kamaru Umuhoza will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Guillermo.
An attempted straight right counter from Umuhoza misses the target.
Guillermo misses with a wild combination.
Umuhoza showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Guillermo.
Umuhoza scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
Umuhoza pushes Guillermo up against the ropes in a clinch.
Umuhoza swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Umuhoza misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Guillermo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umuhoza works on Guillermo's body with a couple of short punches.
Umuhoza lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Umuhoza throws a punch but it's blocked by Guillermo.
Umuhoza can't find room to land a body shot as Guillermo controls the action.
Umuhoza tries to work over Guillermo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Guillermo misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Guillermo tries to circle away but Umuhoza has him pinned against the ropes.
Umuhoza lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Guillermo tries to circle away but Umuhoza has him pinned against the ropes.
Umuhoza struggles to land a body shot inside as Guillermo controls his hands.
Umuhoza misses with a punch on the inside.
Umuhoza lands a body punch.
Guillermo prevents a body shot from Umuhoza.
Guillermo lands a hook that snaps the head of Umuhoza backwards.
Umuhoza throws a punch but it's blocked by Guillermo.
Guillermo blocks a body shot from Umuhoza.
Guillermo misses with the head strike.
Guillermo blocks a body shot from Umuhoza.
Umuhoza struggles to land a body shot inside as Guillermo controls his hands.
Umuhoza lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Guillermo blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Umuhoza.
Umuhoza swings wildly with an uppercut but Guillermo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Guillermo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Umuhoza seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Guillermo can turn it around.
Umuhoza lands a right hand that snaps the head of Guillermo backwards. #T2#
Umuhoza takes a shot to the head.
Umuhoza digs a right hand into Guillermo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Guillermo's gas tank.
Umuhoza misses with the head strike.
Umuhoza avoids the elbow strike from Guillermo, against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Umuhoza takes a shot to the head.
Umuhoza tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Umuhoza swings wildly with an uppercut but Guillermo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Umuhoza scores with a shoulder strike.
Guillermo misses with an elbow over the top.
Umuhoza can't find room to land a body shot as Guillermo controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Umuhoza scores with a nice short uppercut.
Umuhoza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Umuhoza lands a shot to the body.
Umuhoza misses with a hook to the ribs.
Guillermo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kamaru Umuhoza dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##CL#
Umuhoza forces Guillermo back against the ropes and clinches.
Guillermo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Umuhoza backwards.
Guillermo prevents a body shot from Umuhoza.
Guillermo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Guillermo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Umuhoza's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Kamaru Umuhoza has been cut.
Umuhoza working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Guillermo prevents a body shot from Umuhoza.
Guillermo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Umuhoza tries to work over Guillermo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Guillermo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Umuhoza's elbow.
Umuhoza makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Umuhoza avoids the elbow strike from Guillermo, against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Guillermo.
Guillermo wants to get back to striking at distance but Umuhoza won't allow it.
Umuhoza blocks an elbow strike from Guillermo.
Umuhoza struggles to land a body shot inside as Guillermo controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Umuhoza.
Umuhoza softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#T1#
Guillermo misses with a body punch.
Guillermo throws an elbow but it misses.
Guillermo blocks a body shot from Umuhoza.
Umuhoza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Umuhoza can't find room to land a body shot as Guillermo controls the action.
Umuhoza lands a shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Umuhoza fails to land.
Umuhoza lands a hook that snaps the head of Guillermo backwards.
Guillermo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Umuhoza backwards.
Umuhoza stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Umuhoza pushes Guillermo back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Umuhoza lands a nice shot to the body.
Guillermo prevents a body shot from Umuhoza.
Umuhoza can't find room to land a body shot as Guillermo controls the action.
Guillermo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Umuhoza scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Guillermo. #T2#
Umuhoza misses with a punch to the body.
Guillermo misses with some punches.
Guillermo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Guillermo throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Umuhoza.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Umuhoza tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Guillermo's elbow.
Umuhoza misses with a hook to the ribs.
Guillermo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Umuhoza's elbow.
Guillermo pushes off an throws an elbow but Umuhoza leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Umuhoza lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Guillermo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Guillermo prevents a body shot from Umuhoza.
Umuhoza struggles to land a body shot inside as Guillermo controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Umuhoza.
Guillermo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Umuhozas head.
Kamaru Umuhoza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Guillermo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Malachy Guillermo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Umuhoza lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kamaru Umuhoza showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Umuhoza, 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kamaru Umuhoza!
A relieved looking Kamaru Umuhoza thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: AKF FN | Benedetti vs. Knox
Date: Apr 24, 2022

#R1#
Neich connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Neich misses with an uppercut.
Umuhoza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Neich.
Umuhoza is looking to chop away at Neich's legs.
Umuhoza throws a low kick, looking for Neich's leg but Neich calmly moves out of range.
Umuhoza looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Umuhoza connects with a solid leg kick.
Umuhoza walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Neich tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Umuhoza paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Umuhoza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kamaru Umuhoza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Umuhoza moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neich lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Umuhoza lands a jab to Neich's midsection.
Umuhoza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Neich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Umuhoza throws a sloppy head kick
and Neich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Umuhoza getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A low kick from Umuhoza misses
and Neich counters with a nice uppercut.
Umuhoza lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That kick from Umuhoza tenderised Neich's leg. Neich is trying to keep his angry face on.
Umuhoza looks to throw the jab but Neich is out of range.
Umuhoza fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Neich checks it well.
Neich throws a counter combo.
Umuhoza misses with a few strikes there.
Neich tries to counter with a clinch but Umuhoza shakes him off and moves away.
Umuhoza throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Umuhoza misses with a low kick as Neich jumps back.
Umuhoza throws a sloppy head kick and Neich moves out of range easily.
Umuhoza pivots, looking for a leg kick but Neich is out of range and Umuhoza settles back down.
Umuhoza throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Neich. #T2#
Umuhoza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Neich.
Neich tries to close the distance and clinch but Umuhoza swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Umuhoza throws out a leg kick but Neich moves out of range and Umuhoza only half commits.
Neich walks into a straight right hand from Umuhoza.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Umuhoza looks to land a left hand but Neich moved out of range nicely.
Neich throws out a counter right but Umuhoza avoids it with no problem.
Umuhoza misses with a combination
and Neich counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Umuhoza thinking.
Sloppy strikes from Umuhoza. Those never looked like landing.
Umuhoza throws a head kick that Neich semi-blocks.
Neich throws a hook to the side of Umuhoza's head but Umuhoza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Umuhoza looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Umuhoza clobbers Neich with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Umuhoza misses with a two punch combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kamaru Umuhoza 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#
Neich avoids the head kick by Umuhoza.
Neich on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Umuhoza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Umuhoza connects with a leg kick.
Umuhoza throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Neich connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Umuhoza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Neich can do to turn this around?
Neich connects with a single shot there.
Neich slips a straight right by Umuhoza.
Kamaru Umuhoza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Umuhoza throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umuhoza throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Neich counters by clinching up.
Neich stalling.
Neich misses with the head strike.
Umuhoza blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Umuhoza tries to break free but Neich pushes him back against the ropes.
The referee calls for Neich to work.
Umuhoza tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Neich's elbow.
Neich blocking some punches.
Neich scores with a shot to the side of Umuhoza's head. #BC#
Umuhoza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Neich dodges the punch combination from Umuhoza.
Umuhoza throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Umuhoza.#T2#
Umuhoza lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Good standup being displayed there by Umuhoza as he connects with a hook.
Umuhoza thows a leg kick but Neich checks it
enabling Neich to counter with a crisp jab.
Umuhoza lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Neich lands with a cross.
Umuhoza thows a leg kick but Neich checks it
and Umuhoza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've been informed that Neich has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Neich takes one to the side of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Umuhoza.
Neich is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Umuhoza avoids the body shot from Neich.
Umuhoza half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Neich.
Neich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Neich checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kamaru Umuhoza dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Umuhoza looks to land a left hand but Neich moved out of range nicely.
Umuhoza takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Neich fails in his attempt to clinch.
Umuhoza throws a leg kick but Neich checks it.
It seemed like Neich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Umuhoza slips under a jab from Neich.
Neich on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Umuhoza. Umuhoza obviously looking to wear him down.
Kamaru Umuhoza is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Umuhoza misses its intended target.
Umuhoza tries to land a leg kick but Neich saw it coming and moves away.
Neich throws a hook but Umuhoza avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umuhoza is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Neich dodges the punch combination from Umuhoza.
Umuhoza misses with a low kick. #T1#
Some bone on bone action there as Neich checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Neich looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Umuhoza throws a combination that misses
and Neich counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A jab from Neich misses.
Umuhoza is looking to counter punch.
Umuhoza misses with the body kick#CL2#
and Neich holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Neich blocking some punches.
Neich has Umuhoza pressed against the ropes, preventing Umuhoza from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Neich keeps control of Umuhoza as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Neich misses with a punch to the body.
Neich stalling.
Neich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Neich lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Neich lands with a left to the head.
Umuhoza blocking some punches.
Neich lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Umuhoza is trying to break free.
Neich misses with a body punch.
Neich has a couple of punches blocked by Umuhoza.
Neich is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Umuhoza is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neich softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lester Neich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Umuhoza 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kamaru Umuhoza!
A very excited looking Kamaru Umuhoza made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Lester Neich was interviewed post fight and said 'Such a brilliant experience this was! Hats off to Kamaru, helluva fighter he is. This ain't the last of me though, in fact I see this KT fight as a new beginning, so I'll see you all soon!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Turgenev shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dekkers is trying to defend but Turgenev finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dekkers on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dekkers wants to get back to his feet.
Turgenev works his way into side control.
Turgenev landing a few strikes.
Turgenev in side control lands a decent elbow.
Turgenev works to advance to full mount. Dekkers defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Turgenev lands a big elbow. #ROC2#Dekkers is rocked!
Dekkers on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dekkers tries to get out of the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turgenev cracks Dekkers with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pasha Turgenev!
After winning the bout, Pasha Turgenev thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Bellicose 82
Date: Mar 25, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Borrego.
Ezuego regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Borrego is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ezuego doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Borrego. #SUB2#
Borrego is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Ezuego looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Borrego seems to be working for a kimura but Ezuego defends the submission attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Borrego in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Borrego is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ezuego sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Ezuego looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Borrego wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ezuego keeps working. #SUB#
Ezuego looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Borrego seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Ezuego is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Anthony Borrego!
Anthony Borrego seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: AKF 44 | Beukeboom vs. Cobb 2
Date: Mar 19, 2022

#R1#
Sepulveda showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Umuhoza.
Sepulveda looks for the body kick but Umuhoza saw that one coming.
Umuhoza swinging wildly here.
Umuhoza throws a hook but Sepulveda avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Umuhoza.
Sepulveda takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sepulveda takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good leg kick by Umuhoza.
Sepulveda throws a nice outside leg kick.
Umuhoza tries to land a front kick but Sepulveda steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Umuhoza takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sepulveda throws out a loose jab but Umuhoza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sepulveda takes a swing at Umuhoza's ribcage but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Umuhoza throws a body shot but no joy.
Umuhoza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Umuhoza misses with a low kick as Sepulveda jumps back.
Sepulveda misses with a wild body shot.
Umuhoza feints and then cracks Sepulveda's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sepulveda down.
Umuhoza throws a nice outside leg kick.
Umuhoza with the inside leg kick.
Umuhoza takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Umuhoza works Sepulveda's body with a nice hook.
Umuhoza connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sepulveda momentarily.
Sepulveda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Umuhoza throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sepulveda takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Umuhoza avoids a kick to the body.
Sepulveda misses with a body shot.
Umuhoza looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sepulveda misses the body punch
and Umuhoza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sepulveda scores with the left hand. Umuhoza knows he should have avoided that one. #T2#
Sepulveda takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Alejandro Sepulveda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Umuhoza scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Umuhoza lands with an uppercut that bounces Sepulveda off the ropes and back into range.
Good shot there by Umuhoza.
Sepulveda moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sepulveda misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and Umuhoza tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sepulveda throws a hook but Umuhoza avoids it easily.
Sepulveda has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Umuhoza.
Kamaru Umuhoza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sepulveda gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Umuhoza counter with a right hand.
That kick from Umuhoza tenderised Sepulveda's leg. Sepulveda is trying to keep his angry face on.
Umuhoza throws a solid leg kick but Sepulveda takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Umuhoza.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Umuhoza throws a head kick but Sepulveda moves out of range.
Umuhoza throws a series of punches but Sepulveda avoids them all with ease.
Sepulveda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Umuhoza throws a counter high kick but Sepulveda was just alert enough to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Umuhoza.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kamaru Umuhoza dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Sepulveda takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sepulveda throws a sloppy body shot
and Umuhoza counters with a stiff right hand.
Umuhoza moves out of range of the strikes.
Umuhoza takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sepulveda misses with a looping right.
Sepulveda has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Umuhoza.
Sepulveda throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Umuhoza stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A telegraphed right hand from Sepulveda misses the target.
Umuhoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sepulveda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Umuhoza manages to avoid it.
Umuhoza is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sepulveda throws a leg kick but Umuhoza moved away.
Sepulveda blocks a head kick by Umuhoza.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sepulveda just misses with a punch to the body.
Sepulveda turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sepulveda looks for the body kick but Umuhoza saw that one coming.
Umuhoza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sepulveda.
Umuhoza buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Sepulveda misses the shot to the body.
Sepulveda tries to land a body kick
and Umuhoza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Umuhoza connects with a solid leg kick.
Sepulveda looks to land a right hand but Umuhoza moved out of range.
Sepulveda thuds his shin into the meat of Umuhoza's side.
Kamaru Umuhoza is winning the standup battle so far.
Sepulveda is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Umuhoza lands with a straight right. Sepulveda didn't see that one coming.
Sepulveda scores with a jab to the body.
Umuhoza scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sepulveda misses the body punch
and Sepulveda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Umuhoza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sepulveda can do to turn this around?
A jab from Sepulveda misses.
Sepulveda takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Umuhoza lands with a shot to the body.
Umuhoza lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sepulveda will feel that in the morning.#T2#
Sepulveda throws a sloppy body shot
and Umuhoza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sepulveda throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sepulveda swings for the body but Umuhoza moves out of range.
Umuhoza fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sepulveda.
Sepulveda chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Umuhoza can pounce on him.
Umuhoza throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Umuhoza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Umuhoza turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sepulveda misses with a low kick as Umuhoza jumps back.
Umuhoza lands with a right hand.
Umuhoza throws a leg kick but Sepulveda checks it.
Sepulveda throws the kick towards the body but Umuhoza avoids it.
Umuhoza connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Umuhoza blocks a low kick nicely.
Umuhoza checks a low kick from Sepulveda.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kamaru Umuhoza dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nice shot lands for Umuhoza.
Umuhoza fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Umuhoza throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sepulveda keeps Umuhoza at a distance using the push kick.
Umuhoza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sepulveda.
A lazy left from Sepulveda finds it's target.
Sepulveda misses the body punch
and Umuhoza counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Umuhoza connects with a leg kick.
Umuhoza avoids the body shot from Sepulveda.
Umuhoza connects with a body shot.
Umuhoza bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sepulveda's head.
Umuhoza misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sepulveda doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sepulveda stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Umuhoza.
Sepulveda just misses with a punch to the body.
Umuhoza lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
Umuhoza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sepulveda.
It looked like Umuhoza wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Umuhoza tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Umuhoza scores with a jab.
Sepulveda has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Umuhoza with a hook.
Umuhoza scores with a nice right hand.
Umuhoza moves forwards but Sepulveda connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Umuhoza tries a head kick but it misses.
Alejandro Sepulveda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Umuhoza moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Umuhoza.
Sepulveda jabs Umuhoza to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Umuhoza connects with a crisp jab.
Sepulveda lands a jab to Umuhoza's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sepulveda blocks a head kick by Umuhoza.
Sepulveda on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
Umuhoza takes one to the side of the head.
A shot to the body from Sepulveda misses
and Umuhoza counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Umuhoza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sepulveda.
Umuhoza fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sepulveda just manages to avoid it.
Sepulveda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Umuhoza was well out of range. Poor timing from Sepulveda.
A jab from Sepulveda misses.
Umuhoza misses with the combination.
Umuhoza stuns Sepulveda with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sepulveda doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Umuhoza lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sepulveda's sensitive parts.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Umuhoza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamaru Umuhoza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Umuhoza with a jab.
Umuhoza scores with a nice right hand.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kamaru Umuhoza!
A very excited looking Kamaru Umuhoza made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 09, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Houle closes the distance and clinches.
A hook to the body from Houle.
Romero is trying to force a seperation but Houle has the dominant position.
Houle stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Houle presses Romero against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Houle.#CUT2#It looks like Izzy Romero has been cut.
Romero is breathing heavily.
Houle lands a nice uppercut.
Houle digs a right hand into Romero's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Romero's gas tank.
Houle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Houle scores with a shoulder strike.
Houle works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Houle digs a right hand into Romero's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Romero's gas tank.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Houle lands a hook to the side of the head.
Houle throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Houle lands with a light punch inside. #ROC2#Romero is rocked!
Romero can't break the clinch.
Oh Romero is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Houle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Houle lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Romero to his knees! Houle keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marie Pier Houle!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 07, 2022

#R1#
Tyson looks to score with a jab to the body but Smitch is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Tyson.
Smitch let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tyson misses with an uppercut
and Smitch scores with a counter punch that sends Tyson to the canvas! Smitch smells blood - he's punishing Tyson with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Tyson has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arin Smitch!

Event: Covington vs Boonliang
Date: Feb 26, 2022

#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Ezuego as he connects with a hook.
Nice jab there from Ezuego.
Ezuego cracks he with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ezuego scores with a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ezuego darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#TD2#
he dives in and scores a takedown into Ezuego's guard.#SUB#
Ezuego throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
he working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
he with a nice head shot there.
he has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
he wants to pass the guard but Ezuego is keeping the position.
he wants to control from the top but Ezuego keeps moving.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
he avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Ezuego is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. he is aware though and is defending well.
he tries to free his leg and advance position but Ezuego is retaining full guard.
Ezuego keeping moving, preventing he from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB#
he got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ezuego has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, he has managed to get both his arms back between Ezuego's legs - danger averted.
Ezuego keeping moving, preventing he from controlling successfully.
he wants to pass the guard but Ezuego is keeping the position.#SUB#
Ezuego is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
he drops back looking for a leg! Ezuego is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ezuego manages to kick he off! he jumps back into Ezuego's guard.
he trying to control the position from guard on top but Ezuego is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
he thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Ezuego throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
he trying to control the position from guard on top but Ezuego is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Ezuego keeping full guard, as he tries to pass. #SUB#
Ezuego looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but he is defending well. Ezuego quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! he has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Ezuego celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jason Ezuego!
Our winner, Jason Ezuego, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Ramano vs Carter
Date: Feb 19, 2022

#R1#
Hunter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gojo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hunter lands a jab to the nose.
Gojo wants to clinch.
Hunter's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gojo under the eye.
Nice takedown defense from Hunter. No joy for Gojo on that attempt.
Gojo throws an overhand right that lands on Hunter's shoulder, as Hunter tries to avoid the shot.
Hunter dips to his left and cracks Gojo with an uppercut!
Gojo walks into a left hand.
Gojo tries to clinch up but Hunter circles away and keeps his distance.
Gojo doesn't manage to clinch there - Hunter circles away.
Gojo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hunter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hunter connects with an inside leg kick.
Hunter keeps the fight on the outside.
Hunter seems to be stalking Gojo here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Gojo drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ispa Hunter!

Event: Bellicose - Orlov vs Oren
Date: Feb 06, 2022

#R1#
Gojo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice takedown defense from Gojo. No joy for Hampton on that attempt.
Hampton shoots in looking for a takedown. Gojo tries to sprawl out of it but Hampton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gojo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hampton is defended easily by Gojo.
Satoru Gojo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DeVon Hampton.#TD#
Gojo shoots in and bounces Hampton off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gojo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB#
Gojo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gojo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hampton is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hampton lands an upkick as Gojo stands over him.
Gojo stopping the sweep attempt from Hampton.
Our spies down at at Tran MMA Gym inform us that Hampton has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Gojo tries to free his leg and advance position but Hampton is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Gojo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gojo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Gojo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1##SUB#
Gojo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gojo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Gojo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gojo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hampton trying to keep a closed guard but Gojo is proving a slippery customer.
Hampton looking for a sweep. Not yet Hampton, not yet.
Hampton keeping full guard, as Gojo tries to pass.
Hampton is trying to keep Gojo in close. #SUB#
Gojo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Gojo drops back looking for a leg! Hampton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hampton manages to kick Gojo off! Gojo jumps back into Hampton's guard. #SUB#
Gojo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hampton looking for a sweep. Not yet Hampton, not yet. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Gojo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gojo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hampton throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Gojo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hampton holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Gojo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gojo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hampton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Gojo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hampton chips away with some ground and pound.
Hampton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gojo's head.#SUB#
Gojo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hampton is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gojo.
Gojo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Gojo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hampton gets full guard.#T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hampton is on top in guard. #REVB#
Hampton scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hampton landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Gojo working for a triangle but Hampton defends it easily. #SUB#
Gojo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hampton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hampton's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hampton lands a couple of digs.
Gojo looking for a sweep. Not yet Gojo, not yet.
Hampton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Gojo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hampton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hampton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Hampton postures up and lands a big shot to Gojo's brow. #ROC2#Gojo is rocked!
Hampton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gojo's head.
Oh Gojo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hampton pushing down on Gojo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gojo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hampton scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hampton working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Gojo looking for submissions off his back.
Gojo has hold of Hampton's hands but Hampton slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hampton connects with a nice short shot to Gojo's temple. #SUB#
Gojo looking for submissions off his back.
Gojo seems to have got his legs back now.
Hampton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hampton is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gojo!
Gojo is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

DeVon Hampton dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hampton.
Gojo gets back to half guard.
Hampton works his way into full mount!
Gojo is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gojo is working hard here to advance position.
Hampton lands with some strikes.
Hampton working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hampton cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hampton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hampton loads up with a big shot that hurts Gojo! He's pulled Hampton in close but Hampton has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Gojo survive? More strikes from Hampton and Gojo is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). DeVon Hampton!
A relieved looking DeVon Hampton thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Bellicose - Backman vs Matthew
Date: Jan 29, 2022

#R1#
Ezuego shoots in but Michielsen avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Ezuego feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Michielsen wants to get back to his feet but Ezuego is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ezuego slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ezuego won't allow Michielsen to get back to his feet.
Ezuego is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ezuego looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ezuego seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T1#
Ezuego shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Michielsen counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Ezuego. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Michielsen misses with a two punch combination.
Ezuego swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Michielsen misses with a double jab.
A little feinted left hand from Ezuego on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD#
Ezuego scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ezuego slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ezuego prevents Michielsen from standing back up.
Ezuego is taking a breather. Michielsen 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.
Michielsen wants to get back to his feet.
Ezuego is taking a breather. Michielsen 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.#T2#
Michielsen tries to kick Ezuego off but Ezuego keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ezuego is taking a breather. Michielsen 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.
Michielsen is trying to stand. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ezuego uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Michielsen.
Michielsen cracks Ezuego with an open hand slap.
Ezuego looks for a takedown but Michielsen sprawls well.#TD#
Ezuego manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Michielsen on his heels. He'll look to pass Michielsen's guard now, I'm sure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Michielsen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ezuego controls the pace.
Michielsen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ezuego is controlling him.
Ezuego is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Ezuego seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Michielsen for as long as he can get away with.
Michielsen is looking to stand up but Ezuego isn't so interested in that idea.
Ezuego not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Michielsen gets caught flat footed, as Ezuego shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ezuego controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Michielsen is looking to stand up but Ezuego isn't so interested in that idea.
Ezuego is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Michielsen wants to stand but Ezuego is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ezuego engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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 Jason Ezuego will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Ezuego shoots in and drives through. Michielsen sprawls well.
A little jabbing left from Michielsen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Michielsen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD#
Ezuego bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Michielsen's face as Ezuego controls the position.
Michielsen is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Jason Ezuego overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ezuego controlling from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ezuego's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
Ezuego continues to stall.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Michielsen is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ezuego tries for a takedown but Michielsen circles away easily
and Michielsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Michielsen lands with a right hand.
Michielsen slaps away a takedown attempt from Ezuego, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Michielsen is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Ezuego. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Michielsen lands a jab to the nose.
Ezuego misses with a takedown attempt - Michielsen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Michielsen lands a really nice looking cross but Ezuego seems unphased. #T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Ezuego or perhaps it was just good defense by Michielsen, which made it look bad.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Michielsen! But no joy.
Ezuego dives in for a single leg takedown but Michielsen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Michielsen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Michielsen trying to stall but Ezuego improves his position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Michielsen.
Ezuego is trying to pull guard but Michielsen has him pressed against the cage.
Michielsen tries to land knees in the clinch but Ezuego avoids the damage to the body.
Michielsen stalling in the clinch but Ezuego improves position.
Ezuego tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Michielsen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Michielsen digs a right hand into Ezuego's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ezuego's gas tank.
Michielsen cracks Ezuego with a nice body shot.
Ezuego managing to block the knees to the body from Michielsen.
Michielsen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ezuego fails to pull guard.
Ezuego tries to pull guard but Michielsen holds him up against the cage and eventually Ezuego drops back down to his feet.
Ezuego tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Michielsen just stands there and leans against the cage.#T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Michielsen.
Ezuego tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Michielsen smiles and moves away.
Michielsen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Michielsen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ezuego with a lazy takedown attempt
and Michielsen counters with a straight right hand.
Michielsen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A left and a right from Michielsen both land. Nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Michielsen stuffs the takedown.
Michielsen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ezuego.
Ezuego doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Michielsen counters with a three punch combo that has Ezuego backing up. Ezuego nods at Michielsen to acknowledge the strikes.
Jason Ezuego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ezuego shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ezuego dives in for a single leg takedown but Michielsen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Still in the clinch, Michielsen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ezuego is trying to pull guard but Michielsen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ezuego is trying to pull guard but Michielsen has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jannick Michielsen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Ezuego doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Michielsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Ezuego misses with a takedown attempt
and Michielsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ezuego has a takedown stuffed.
It seemed like Michielsen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Ezuego. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Michielsen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Michielsen's corner calls for a 1-2. Michielsen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Michielsen has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Michielsen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Michielsen wants it to stay on the feet.
Michielsen scores with a punch to the head.
Michielsen lands a slapping body shot.
Ezuego doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Michielsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Michielsen leaves Ezuego with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ezuego shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Michielsen but Michielsen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ezuego tries for a takedown but Michielsen circles away easily
and Michielsen counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Ezuego shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Michielsen as he jumps to the side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Michielsen! But no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Michielsen connects with the punch.
Jannick Michielsen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ezuego will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Michielsen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ezuego shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Michielsen as he avoids it easily.
Michielsen scores with a jab to the jaw.#ROC2#Ezuego is rocked!
Jannick Michielsen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ezuego walks into a left hand.
Oh Ezuego is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ezuego looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
and Michielsen counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Ezuego! He's just covering up as Michielsen starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jannick Michielsen!
A victorious Jannick Michielsen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: AKF 37 | Turner vs. Backman
Date: Jan 29, 2022

#R1#
Umuhoza misses with a jab to the body
and Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut.
Umuhoza throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sanchez.
Nice body kick there by Umuhoza.
Sanchez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Umuhoza scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sanchez moves out of range of the leg kick from Umuhoza.
Sanchez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sanchez moves away from the strike by Umuhoza.
Sanchez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Sanchez.
Sanchez throws out a counter right but Umuhoza avoids it with no problem.
Umuhoza misses with a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanchez! But no joy.
Sanchez slips a jab from Umuhoza.#T1#
Umuhoza throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Umuhoza looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Umuhoza throws a combination that misses
letting Sanchez counter with a right hand.
Umuhoza misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Umuhoza throws a leg kick which misses Sanchez's front leg but catches the back leg as Sanchez tries to avoid it.
Umuhoza throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sanchez.
Umuhoza scoring well with a low kick there.
Kamaru Umuhoza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Umuhoza can pounce on him.
Umuhoza misses with a hook. Sanchez ducked under it nicely.
Umuhoza connects with a looping right hand. #T2#
Umuhoza throws a combination that misses
and Sanchez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Umuhoza waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanchez.
Umuhoza scores with a kick to the body.
A punch combination from Umuhoza misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez moves out of range as Umuhoza strikes.
Umuhoza misses with a few strikes there.
It seemed like Sanchez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Danga de danga de dang - Umuhoza scores with a four punch combination!
Umuhoza throws a poor cross that misses
and Sanchez counters with a right hand to the body.
Sanchez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Umuhoza throws out the jab.
Sanchez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kamaru Umuhoza dominated that round.
That's time! Umuhoza's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Umuhoza is looking to land body kicks.
Sanchez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Umuhoza misses with a wild combination.
Sanchez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Umuhoza throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sanchez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Umuhoza misses.
Sanchez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sanchez slips under a jab from Umuhoza.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umuhoza throws a series of punches but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Umuhoza with a body shot.
Umuhoza tests Sanchez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Umuhoza throws a body kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanchez! But no joy.#T1#
Umuhoza misses with the body kick
and Sanchez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Umuhoza misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sanchez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A nice inside leg kick there by Umuhoza. That's going to slow Sanchez down.
Kamaru Umuhoza is winning the standup battle so far.
Umuhoza misses with a body shot.
Sanchez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kamaru Umuhoza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Umuhoza misses with a series of wild punches.
Sanchez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Umuhoza throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sanchez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Umuhoza throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Sloppy strikes from Umuhoza. Those never looked like landing.
Umuhoza throws a sloppy body shot
letting Sanchez counter with a right hand.
Umuhoza throws a lazy body kick
and Sanchez counters with a stiff right hand.
Umuhoza fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sanchez.
Sanchez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Umuhoza lands with a nice body kick.
Nice shot lands for Umuhoza.
Umuhoza throws a right hand that Sanchez ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanchez also avoids with ease.
Sanchez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Umuhoza misses with a few strikes there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kamaru Umuhoza dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Umuhoza throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Luis Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Umuhoza swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Umuhoza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Umuhoza misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Sanchez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Umuhoza throws a sloppy head kick
and Sanchez counters with a straight right hand.
Sanchez slips a jab from Umuhoza.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umuhoza pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sanchez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Umuhoza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanchez can do to turn this around?
Umuhoza 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.
Sanchez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Umuhoza.#T1#
Umuhoza misses with a left hand
and Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sanchez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Umuhoza thows a leg kick but Sanchez checks it
and Sanchez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Umuhoza scores with a three punch combo!
Sanchez defending well as Umuhoza loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanchez! But no joy.
Umuhoza paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Umuhoza throws a head kick but Sanchez moves out of range.
Umuhoza throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Umuhoza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Sanchez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Umuhoza looks to throw a body kick
and Sanchez counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Umuhoza tries to land a leg kick but Sanchez saw it coming and moves away.
Umuhoza misses with a left hand
and Sanchez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Umuhoza throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Sanchez counter with a right hand. #ROC2#Umuhoza is rocked!
Some wild striking there from Umuhoza.
A little jabbing left from Sanchez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Oh Umuhoza is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Umuhoza throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sanchez.
Umuhoza seems to have got his legs back now.
Umuhoza throws a looping overhand right but Sanchez ducks down to avoid it.
Sanchez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kamaru Umuhoza!
Kamaru Umuhoza decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 17, 2022

#R1#
Kimura sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
King is looking to clinch.
King shoots for a double leg takedown but Kimura sprawls well. He's pushed King's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
King tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
King stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and King wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Kimura shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. King manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
King is trying to hold Kimura in close to prevent damage but Kimura has managed to pass into half guard.
King wants to control but Kimura is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kimura looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
King looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
King is looking to get back to full guard here but Kimura has managed to pass to side control instead.#T1#
King tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Kimura controlling his opponent.
Kimura avoids the attempt from King to control.
King is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
King really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
King tries to hold on but Kimura postures up.
Kimura content just to control the position here.
King is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
King flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Kimura tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
King tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kimura content just to control the position here.
King keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kimura avoids the attempt from King to control.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
King is working to get back to half guard.
King is working hard here to advance position.
King tries to hold on but Kimura pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kimura controlling his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kataro Kimura dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Kimura or perhaps it was just good defense by King, which made it look bad.
King wants to clinch up but Kimura keeps it at a distance.
King lands a high kick! #CUT#It looks like Kataro Kimura has been cut.
King lands a head kick!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kimura.
King fails with the takedown.
Kimura dives in for a single leg takedown but King sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jonathan King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kataro Kimura.
Kimura swats away the attempt to clinch by King.
Jonathan King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kimura avoids the head kick by King.
King looks to land a combination but Kimura avoids it well. #TD2#
Kimura closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. King quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kimura perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kimura is pressing down on King's thigh, looking to free his foot. King is holding on for now.
Kimura is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T1#
Kimura controlling his opponent.
King is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kimura controlling from the full mount. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
King bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kimura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
King throwing strikes from guard but Kimura blocks nicely.
King trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kimura is looking to stand up but King isn't so interested in that idea.
King trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Kimura is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst King is controlling him. #T3#
Kimura is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
King wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kimura shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and King counters with a series of strikes. Kimura will be more careful next time no doubt.
King fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kimura drops down looking to force a counter takedown but King defends it well.
Kimura shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has King pinned against the cage. King gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kimura shoots in for a takedown but King shows good takedown defense.
King tries to close the distance and clinch but Kimura swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kataro Kimura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kimura shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice body kick there by King.
Kimura shoots for a double leg takedown but King sprawls well. He's pushed Kimura's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
King tries to counter by clinching up but Kimura breaks away and moves out of range.
King tries to clinch there but Kimura circles away.
Jonathan King is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Kimura feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB#
King looking for subs off his back but Kimura has passed one foot through into half guard.
King tries to get to full guard but Kimura has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
King trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Kimura manages to pass to mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kimura 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.

Jonathan King dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kataro Kimura's cut.
That's time! King's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice sprawl there from King as Kimura shoots in.
King stuffs the takedown attempt from Kimura. Kimura gets slowly back to his feet.
King scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
King moves in looking to clinch but Kimura pushes him off.
King fails with the takedown.
King misses with a head kick.
King connects with an inside leg kick.
Kimura dives in for a single leg takedown but King sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jonathan King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kataro Kimura.
King throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kimura.
The fight stays on the outside here - King looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kimura drops down looking to force a counter takedown but King defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Kimura fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging King to the ground. Kimura is now in King's guard.
King is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Kimura dives into side control. #REVR#
King is trying to escape the position but Kimura is controlling the position. #T1#
King throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
King struggling a bit here.
King is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
King can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kimura tries to advance to mount but King denies him.
Kimura has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Kimura takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
King doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
King is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
King wants to hold on but Kimura pushes him away.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
King sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
King wants to control but Kimura is having none of it.
Kimura looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Let's hope that Kimura has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jonathan King.
I think King has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan King!
Jonathan King took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: AKF 35 | Durand vs. Benedetti
Date: Jan 15, 2022

#R1#
Sanchez throws a nice looking combination but Umuhoza bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sanchez throws a combination that misses
and Umuhoza counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sanchez's knee momentarily.
A head kick misses from Umuhoza.
Umuhoza slips a jab and a cross from Sanchez.
A punch combination from Sanchez misses.
Umuhoza lands a head kick!
Umuhoza lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Umuhoza moves out of range.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Umuhoza avoids them all with ease.
Umuhoza fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sanchez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sanchez throws a nice looking combination but Umuhoza bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Umuhoza dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sanchez. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez misses with a wild combination.
Umuhoza has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Umuhoza there as he acknowledges the shot.
Umuhoza throws a right hand that Sanchez ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanchez also avoids with ease.
Sanchez misses with a few strikes there.
Sanchez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Umuhoza backs up against the ropes.
Sanchez looks winded!#T1#
Umuhoza is looking to slow Sanchez down with leg kicks.
Sanchez moves out of range of the strikes.
Umuhoza throws a sloppy head kick and Sanchez moves out of range easily.
Sanchez misses with a series of wild punches.
Sanchez misses with a double jab.
Luis Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Umuhoza lunges at Sanchez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sanchez's hand.
Good leg kick by Umuhoza.
Umuhoza misses with a series of wild punches.
Umuhoza throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good leg kick by Umuhoza.
Sanchez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Umuhoza moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Umuhoza scores with a nice right hand.
Umuhoza throws a head kick but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Umuhoza counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Umuhoza throws a leg kick which misses Sanchez's front leg but catches the back leg as Sanchez tries to avoid it. #T2#
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Umuhoza avoids them all with ease.
Umuhoza looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Umuhoza scores with a spinning back kick!
Umuhoza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sanchez throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Umuhoza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Left hook, right uppercut from Umuhoza.
Umuhoza lands a jab-cross combination.
Sanchez misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Umuhoza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Umuhoza has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nice defenses there by Umuhoza.
Sanchez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sanchez throws a looping overhand right but Umuhoza ducks down to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanchez misses with a few strikes there.
Sanchez tries to move into range but Umuhoza moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sanchez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Umuhoza counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sanchez misses with a body shot
and Umuhoza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Umuhoza lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kamaru Umuhoza dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Sanchez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Umuhoza counters with a series of strikes. Sanchez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sanchez throws a sloppy body shot
and Umuhoza counters with a three punch combo that has Sanchez backing up. Sanchez nods at Umuhoza to acknowledge the strikes.#ROC#Sanchez is rocked!
Sanchez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Umuhoza throws a front kick that sends Sanchez stumbling back into the ropes.
Umuhoza slips a jab and a cross from Sanchez.
Umuhoza throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sanchez is still on wobbly legs! Can Umuhoza finish him?
Umuhoza connects with a quick right hand that sends Sanchez tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Kamaru Umuhoza!
A victorious Kamaru Umuhoza thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 12, 2022

#R1#
Vippus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kimura paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vippus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kimura. That did some damage!#TD2#
Vippus gets caught napping as Kimura dives in and scores a takedown. Vippus manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Vippus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kimura is aware though and is defending well.
Kimura is stalling in the full guard.
Kimura slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vippus trying to control from the bottom. #T1#
Kimura wants to free his trapped foot but Vippus is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Vippus trying to control but Kimura postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Vippus is looking for a sweep. Kimura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Vippus looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Vippus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kimura pulls his head out easily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kimura displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vippus. #TD2#
Kimura drives through with a takedown into Vippus's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kimura is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kimura passes Vippus's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kimura is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Vippus reverses the position - he's now on top in Kimura's guard. #T3#
Kimura is looking to stand up but Vippus isn't so interested in that idea.
Vippus trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimura wants to get back to his feet but Vippus is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vippus tries to free his leg and advance position but Kimura is retaining full guard.
Vippus stops Kimura from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kimura can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vippus wants to pass the guard but Kimura is keeping the position.
Kimura wants to stand but Vippus is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kimura has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vippus.
Nice takedown defense from Vippus. No joy for Kimura on that attempt.
Vippus scores with a shot to the body.
Vippus cracks Kimura with a good jab.
Kimura will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kimura tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vippus defends well and Kimura ends up having to push Vippus into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dk Vippus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kataro Kimura.
Vippus lands a head kick! #CUT#It looks like Kataro Kimura has been cut.
Vippus connects with a leg kick.
Vippus lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kimura misses with a takedown attempt - Vippus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vippus is looking for a counter combo.#TD2#
Kimura shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kimura perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dk Vippus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kataro Kimura's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Vippus fails with the takedown.
Kimura shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vippus pinned against the cage. Vippus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kimura swats away the attempt to clinch by Vippus.#TD2#
Kimura drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Vippus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vippus looking for a sweep but Kimura has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Kimura controlling his opponent.
Kataro Kimura has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Kimura is continuing to stall.
Vippus is working to get back to half guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vippus is working hard here to advance position.
Kimura looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Vippus tries to reverse the position but Kimura maintains control.
Kimura content just to control the position here.
Vippus is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kimura looking to control and managing it successfully.
The adventures of Kimura the control monster continue. Boring.
Vippus is looking to improve his position but Kimura isn't that keen on the idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kataro Kimura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kataro Kimura's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Kimura looking to score a takedown here. Vippus is defending well but Kimura drives through and ends up in Vippus's guard.#SUB#
Vippus working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kimura has passed into half guard!
Kimura trying to control the pace. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura works his foot free and advances to mount.
Vippus is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kimura controlling the pace for now.
Vippus tries to reverse the position but Kimura maintains control.
Kimura controlling the pace for now. #T2#
Vippus tries to hold on but Kimura pushes him away.
Kimura tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Vippus is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kimura controlling from mount. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Let's hope that Kimura has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vippus is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kataro Kimura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kimura has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kataro Kimura!
A very excited looking Kataro Kimura made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Bellicose - Howard vs Taylor
Date: Jan 09, 2022

#R1#
Gojo walks into a stiff left hand from Coleman.
Coleman throws a jab but it's blocked by Gojo.
Coleman cracks Gojo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gojo fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD#
Gojo scores with a takedown into Coleman's guard.#SUB#
Gojo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Coleman is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gojo, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Gojo has his foot on Coleman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Coleman works his way back into a safe position though.
Gojo wants to improve his position but instead Coleman has moved into half guard. #SUB#
Gojo looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Gojo actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Gojo actively working from the bottom here.
Coleman has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cause & Effect. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T1#
Gojo is looking to improve his position.
Gojo wants to get back to full guard but Coleman has mounted him!
Coleman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gojo is looking to escape.
Gojo is desperately trying to improve his position but Coleman has a good base and remains in mount.
Gojo is working hard here to advance position.
Coleman controlling the position easily from mount.
Coleman trying to control but Gojo is having none of it.
Coleman controlling from the full mount. #T2#
Gojo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Coleman looking to control but Gojo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gojo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gojo wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gojo actively working from the bottom here.
Coleman not doing much here. #SUB#
Gojo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Coleman pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gojo wants to improve his position but Coleman is controlling well. #T3#
Coleman is keen to just control but Gojo is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Gojo actively working from the bottom here.
Coleman controlling the pace. #SUB#
Gojo looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Gojo looking for submissions off his back.
Gojo is refusing to be controlled, as Coleman sits in half guard.
Gojo is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Gojo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Coleman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gojo wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Gojo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Gojo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Gojo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Gojo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Gojo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arnaud Coleman dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Gojo tries to clinch but Coleman is having none of it.
Coleman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gojo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gojo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Coleman is fending him off so far but Gojo persists. Nope, Coleman circles away and we're back to standing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gojo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Coleman but Coleman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice uppercut lands for Coleman. That snapped Gojo's head back.
Coleman jabs Gojo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gojo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Coleman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It seemed like Coleman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gojo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A punch lands to the side of Gojo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gojo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Coleman as he jumps to the side.
A nice side step and Coleman releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Satoru Gojo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coleman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC2#Gojo is rocked!
Coleman drops Gojo with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Gojo! Coleman dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arnaud Coleman!
During a confident post fight interview, Arnaud Coleman thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: AKF 34 | Blackmane ðŸº vs. Entei
Date: Jan 08, 2022

#R1#
Umuhoza misses with a low kick.
Umuhoza gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Umuhoza comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A shot to the body from Guillermo misses
and Umuhoza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Guillermo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Umuhoza counters with a one-two to the body.
Umuhoza tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Umuhoza tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Malachy Guillermo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guillermo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Umuhoza counters with a series of strikes. Guillermo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nice jab there from Umuhoza.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guillermo throws the left hand but Umuhoza avoids the punch easily.
Guillermo scores with a three punch combo!
Guillermo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Guillermo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Umuhoza.
Umuhoza swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Guillermo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Umuhoza to counter with a crisp jab.
Guillermo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Guillermo misses with a hook. Umuhoza ducked under it nicely.
Guillermo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Umuhoza thumps Guillermo with a low kick.#T1#
Guillermo throws a poor cross that misses
and Umuhoza counters with an outside leg kick.
Guillermo fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice inside leg kick there by Guillermo. That's going to slow Umuhoza down.
Umuhoza misses with a jab, cross combination.
Guillermo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Umuhoza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Guillermo.
Guillermo just misses with a punch to the body.
Umuhoza misses with a body kick.
Guillermo lands a head shot.
Sloppy strikes from Umuhoza. Those never looked like landing.
Umuhoza misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Umuhoza throws a right and a left that Guillermo avoids nicely.
Umuhoza blocks a low kick nicely.
Umuhoza throws a low kick, looking for Guillermo's leg but Guillermo calmly moves out of range.
Guillermo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Guillermo dodges the punch combination from Umuhoza. #T2#
Umuhoza misses with a few strikes there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Umuhoza scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Guillermo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Umuhoza circles away quickly and effectively.
Umuhoza misses with a hook to the body
and Guillermo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Guillermo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Umuhoza back to the ropes. Guillermo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Guillermo looks to land a right hand but Umuhoza moved out of range.
Guillermo connects with a right hand. Umuhoza shakes it off.
Guillermo checks a low kick from Umuhoza.
Umuhoza tries to bum rush Guillermo with a series of wild strikes but Guillermo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Umuhoza misses with a low kick.
Umuhoza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Guillermo throws out the jab.
Guillermo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Umuhoza.
Guillermo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Umuhoza looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Guillermo throws a right and a left that Umuhoza avoids nicely.
Some wild striking there from Umuhoza.
Guillermo throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Umuhoza misses with a double jab.
Guillermo throws a low kick, looking for Umuhoza's leg but Umuhoza calmly moves out of range.
Guillermo works Umuhoza's body with a nice hook.
Guillermo connects with a high kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Guillermo, as that shot connected.
Guillermo digs a good body shot into Umuhoza's ribs.
Guillermo moves forwards but Umuhoza connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Umuhoza avoids the head kick by Guillermo.
Umuhoza throws a head kick that misses.
Umuhoza backing away here, and Guillermo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Umuhoza swings for the body but Guillermo moves out of range.
Guillermo tries a quick counter leg kick but Umuhoza is wise to it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Guillermo.
Umuhoza walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Guillermo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Umuhoza staying out of range there.
Umuhoza misses with a wild combination. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Umuhoza avoids the body shot from Guillermo.
Guillermo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Umuhoza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Guillermo cracks Umuhoza with a good jab.
Umuhoza looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Guillermo avoids the head kick by Umuhoza.
Umuhoza works over Guillermo's head and body with a nice combination.
Guillermo lands a really nice looking cross but Umuhoza seems unphased.
A combination from Umuhoza does no damage.
Umuhoza tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Umuhoza goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Guillermo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Guillermo cracks Umuhoza with an open hand slap.
Guillermo lands a jab to the nose.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A combination from Umuhoza does no damage.
Guillermo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Umuhoza's hands.
Guillermo sizes up Umuhoza with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Guillermo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Malachy Guillermo will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Umuhoza throws the left hand but Guillermo avoids the punch easily.
Umuhoza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Umuhoza lands a two punch combo.
Umuhoza looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Umuhoza tests Guillermo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Umuhoza misses with a few strikes there.
Guillermo avoids the head kick by Umuhoza.
Kamaru Umuhoza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Umuhoza fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Guillermo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A clash of legs there as Guillermo blocks the low kick.
Umuhoza walks into a jab.
Umuhoza looks to land a combination but Guillermo avoids it well.
Guillermo is looking for the big counter here.
Guillermo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Umuhoza takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guillermo walks into a left hand.
Umuhoza dodges the punch combination from Guillermo.
Guillermo pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Guillermo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Umuhoza on the side of the head.
Guillermo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Umuhoza.
Umuhoza avoids a punch combination nicely.
Guillermo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Umuhoza under the eye.
Guillermo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Umuhoza circles away quickly and effectively.
Umuhoza throws a counter high kick but Guillermo was just alert enough to avoid it.
A big left from Guillermo misses.
Umuhoza takes a swing at Guillermo's ribcage but misses.
Guillermo connects with an inside leg kick.
Guillermo checks a low kick from Umuhoza.
Kamaru Umuhoza is winning the standup battle so far.
Guillermo looks to throw the jab but Umuhoza is out of range.
Guillermo misses with an uppercut.
Umuhoza half committed to a counter leg kick.
Umuhoza swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Umuhoza throws a lazy right hand but Guillermo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Umuhoza misses the target.
Guillermo misses the jab.
Guillermo lands the left hand.
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!
Guillermo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Guillermo scores with a jab. Umuhoza acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Umuhoza looks to land a combination. Guillermo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Guillermo throws a looping overhand right but Umuhoza ducks down to avoid it.
Guillermo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Guillermo slips a straight right by Umuhoza.
Guillermo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Guillermo scores with a nice head shot.
Guillermo lands a jab to the nose.
Umuhoza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some wild striking there from Umuhoza.
Guillermo lands a jab to the head. #T3#
Nice shot by Guillermo.
Umuhoza avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
An attempted straight right counter from Umuhoza misses the target.
Guillermo lunges at Umuhoza with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Umuhoza's hand.
Guillermo blocks the body kick.
Guillermo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It seemed like Guillermo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Umuhoza misses with a hook. Guillermo ducked under it nicely.
Guillermo misses with a body kick.
Umuhoza is looking for a counter combo.
Guillermo throws out a loose jab but Umuhoza uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Guillermo misses the target.
Guillermo takes one on the button.
Umuhoza lands with a kick to the temple. Guillermo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Umuhoza misses with a looping left.
Guillermo throws the kick towards the body but Umuhoza avoids it.
Guillermo tries to bum rush Umuhoza with a series of wild strikes but Umuhoza uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Umuhoza misses with a low kick.#T4#
Umuhoza with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Guillermo to score with a decent uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A clash of legs there as Umuhoza blocks the low kick.
Guillermo misses with an uppercut. Umuhoza saw that one coming.
Guillermo misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Umuhoza on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Guillermo lands a leg kick that knocks Umuhoza off balance momentarily.
Umuhoza moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Umuhoza is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Umuhoza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Guillermo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Umuhoza scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick lands for Umuhoza.
Umuhoza fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Guillermo swings for the body but Umuhoza moves out of range.
As Guillermo backs away, Umuhoza returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Umuhoza takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Malachy Guillermo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Guillermo misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Umuhoza to counter with a crisp jab.
Guillermo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Umuhoza.
Guillermo looks to score with a jab to the body but Umuhoza is just out of range.
Umuhoza avoids the head kick by Guillermo.
Guillermo throws a series of punches but Umuhoza moves out of range.
Guillermo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Umuhoza looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Guillermo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Umuhoza swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Guillermo looks to land a right hand but Umuhoza moved out of range.
Umuhoza lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umuhoza lands a two punch combo.
Umuhoza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Guillermo manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guillermo throws a chopping leg kick but Umuhoza manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Guillermo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Umuhoza finds it's way round the side to connect with Guillermo's head.
Umuhoza connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Guillermo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
Umuhoza throws a wild body kick that Guillermo sees coming a mile off.
Umuhoza shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Guillermo throws a right and a left that Umuhoza avoids nicely.
Guillermo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Umuhoza finds it's way round the side to connect with Guillermo's head.
Guillermo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Umuhoza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slapping leg kick lands for Guillermo.
Guillermo moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Guillermo.
Guillermo lands with an overhand left.
Guillermo scores with the left hand. Umuhoza knows he should have avoided that one.
Umuhoza throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Umuhoza throws a half hearted mid kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A combination from Guillermo does no damage.
Umuhoza is looking to counter punch.
Guillermo throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Umuhoza scores with a punch to the head.
Guillermo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Umuhoza throws out a loose jab but Guillermo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Guillermo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Umuhoza ducks under a wild hook from Guillermo.
Umuhoza throws a big counter combination but Guillermo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Umuhoza misses with a head kick.
Umuhoza tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Guillermo jabs Umuhoza right on the nose. Umuhoza blinks but takes it well.
Umuhoza tries to land a front kick but Guillermo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Guillermo misses with a series of wild punches.
Guillermo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Umuhoza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Guillermo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Umuhoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Umuhoza showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Guillermo.
No joy there for Umuhoza, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Guillermo raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T3#
Guillermo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A lazy left from Guillermo finds it's target.
Guillermo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Umuhoza.
Guillermo tries a head kick but it misses.
Guillermo misses with a wild combination.
A leg kick checked by Umuhoza.
A counter left hand to the body from Umuhoza misses its target.
Umuhoza misses with a head kick.
Guillermo fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice leg kick from Umuhoza, right into the meat of the thigh.
Umuhoza displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Umuhoza chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Guillermo can pounce on him.
A big left from Guillermo misses.
Umuhoza fails to land with a series of punches.
Guillermo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Umuhoza ducks right into an uppercut from Guillermo. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Umuhoza on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Umuhoza checks a leg kick.
Umuhoza motions for Guillermo to come forward. Umuhoza throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Guillermo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A telegraphed right hand from Umuhoza misses the target.
Umuhoza misses with a hook. Guillermo ducked under it nicely.
Guillermo misses with a hook.
Umuhoza chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Guillermo can pounce on him.
Umuhoza is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Guillermo.
Guillermo lands a leg kick that knocks Umuhoza off balance momentarily.
Umuhoza misses with a low kick.
Umuhoza moves away from the strike by Guillermo.
Guillermo misses with a series of wild punches.
Guillermo takes a swing at Umuhoza's ribcage but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Malachy Guillermo.
Well Guillermo 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Malachy Guillermo!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Malachy Guillermo!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Kamaru Umuhoza!

Malachy Guillermo wins by split decision!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 06, 2022

#R1##TD#
Kimura tries to sprawl but Harlem drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kimura is trying to stand back up but Harlem is controlling him #SUB#
Harlem is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kimura sees it coming and defends easily.
Harlem trying to control the action but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Kimura looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kimura is refusing to be controlled, as Harlem sits in half guard. #SUB#
Harlem seems to be looking for submissions.
Kimura is trying to stand back up but Harlem is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harlem is looking to take a break and control but Kimura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kimura is trying to stand back up but Harlem is controlling him
It looks like Harlem is going to stand back up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kimura pushes Harlem off looking to stand but Harlem dives back in and keeps control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T1#
Kimura leaves Harlem with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kimura tries for a takedown but Harlem sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Kimura decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Harlem tries to kick Kimura off in order to stand up. Kimura Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Kimura has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harlem is looking to get to half guard.
Harlem is working hard here to advance position.
Kimura sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Harlem swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Kimura tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
It looks like Kimura might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T3#
Kimura is continuing to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harlem is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Harlem tries to hold on but Kimura postures up.
Kimura controlling his opponent.
Kimura blocks Harlem's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kimura controlling the position easily from mount.
Harlem is trying to escape the mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kataro Kimura dominated that round.
That's time! Harlem's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kimura shoots in looking for a takedown but Harlem manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kimura's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As Kimura looks to move away, Harlem throws a big counter combo but Kimura just gets out of the way.
Kimura fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Kimura bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kimura happy to just control the position for now.
Harlem trying his best to control but Kimura has mounted him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harlem is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kimura tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kataro Kimura has got the better of the ground game so far.
Harlem is working to get back to half guard. #T1#
Kimura looking to control and managing it successfully.
Harlem can't escape the position. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Harlem wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Kimura controlling from the full mount.
The adventures of Kimura the control monster continue. Boring.
Harlem is wriggling around trying to escape. #T3#
Harlem is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kimura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Harlem is trying to escape the mount.
Harlem wants to control but Kimura is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kimura controlling the position easily from mount.
Harlem is working to get back to half guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kimura takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Harlem working to try and regain half guard.
Kimura takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Harlem tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kimura controlling from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kataro Kimura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Harlem's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Kimura decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Harlem throws a strike from the bottom but Kimura passes into side control!
Harlem can't do much from the bottom here.
Kimura works to advance to full mount. Harlem defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Harlem tries to lock up and control but Kimura gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harlem sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Still in half guard, Kimura seems content to control.
Harlem is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there. #T1#
Harlem is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kimura sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Harlem is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Kimura controlling from mount. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Harlem tries to lock up and control but Kimura gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kimura controlling from mount.
Harlem keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kimura controlling his opponent. #T3#
Harlem really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kimura controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Harlem is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kimura controlling from the full mount.
Spanish Harlem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Kataro Kimura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kimura 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kataro Kimura!
An out of breath Kataro Kimura thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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