Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 22, 2022

#R1#
Rauta blocks a head kick by Vera.
A counter left hand to the body from Rauta misses its target.
Rauta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rauta lands a head kick!
Vera throws a sloppy head kick and Rauta moves out of range easily.
Vera tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
An inside leg kick from Vera misses.
Rauta lands a nice looking kick to the body. Vera takes a step back to recover.
Vera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rauta is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rauta with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vera throws a right hand that Rauta ducks under and follows up with a left that Rauta also avoids with ease.
Rauta scores with a punch to the head.
Vera takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vera throws a head kick but Rauta moves out of range.
Vera has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rauta finds it's way round the side to connect with Vera's head.
A punch combination from Vera misses. #T1#
Rauta lands a head kick. Vera smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rauta connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vera. Vera circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vera takes one to the side of the head.
Rauta catches Vera with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vera throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rauta lands with a shot to the body.
Marko Vera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick by Vera misses
and Rauta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vera lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vera tries a head kick but it misses.
Vera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vera looks winded!
Rauta buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rauta keeps Vera at a distance using the push kick.
Rauta is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rauta throwing a counter right hand but Vera manages to avoid it.
Vera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rauta goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Vera misses with a combination
and Rauta counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Vera misses with an uppercut. Rauta saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Rauta misses the target.
Rauta blocks a head kick by Vera.
Vera tries to move into range but Rauta moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rauta avoids the head kick by Vera.
Vera misses with a head kick.
Rauta appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rauta displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The fighters circling - Vera throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rauta paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vera is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rauta.
Vera walks into a straight right hand from Rauta.
Vera on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vera throws a nice looking combination but Rauta bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice shot lands for Rauta.#ROC#Vera is rocked!
Vera takes one to the chin there.
Vera is still on wobbly legs! Can Rauta finish him?
A slapping leg kick lands for Rauta.
Vera seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
A jab from Rauta does it's job there.
Vera throws a head kick but Rauta moves out of range.
Vera takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A head kick misses from Vera.
A nice combination there by Rauta.
Vera misses with a head kick.
Vera lands a head kick!
Rauta wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rauta is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Vera takes a jab right on the kisser.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rauta.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vera takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rauta is looking to slow Vera down with leg kicks.
Rauta throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rauta blocks a head kick by Vera.
Vera has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rauta plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Vera looks to land a left hand but Rauta moved out of range nicely.
Vera just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRauta.#T4#
Vera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Rauta gets in close and instigates a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rauta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rauta has Vera pushed against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Rauta for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Vera is trying to pull guard but Rauta has him pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Rauta scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rauta gets through Vera's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vera tries to pull guard but Rauta forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rauta lands a hook that snaps the head of Vera backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rauta stalling.
Rauta lands an uppercut.
Vera tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rauta just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kulma Rauta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marko Vera.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kulma Rauta dominated that round.
That's time! Rauta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Vera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rauta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vera can do to turn this around?
Rauta misses with a head kick.
Rauta dodges the punch combination from Vera.
Rauta looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Vera misses with the combination.
Vera takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Marko Vera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A solid body kick from Rauta.
A head kick misses from Vera.
Vera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rauta connects with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rauta pushes Vera away with a front kick.
Rauta lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rauta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vera.
It looked like Rauta was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vera.
Nice cross by Rauta.
Vera is breathing heavily.#T1#
Vera throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rauta counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vera thinking.
Rauta lands a head kick. Vera smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rauta fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vera misses with a series of wild punches.
Vera swinging wildly here.
Vera walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rauta.
Rauta lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vera throws the left hand but Rauta avoids the punch easily.
Vera moves forwards but Rauta connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rauta lands with a kick to the temple. Vera shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rauta lands with a right hand.
Rauta lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vera misses with the combination. #T2#
Vera lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rauta circles away quickly and effectively.
Rauta lands with a straight right. Vera didn't see that one coming.
Rauta with a nice cross.
Vera stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rauta.
Kulma Rauta is winning the standup battle so far.
Vera throws a series of punches but Rauta moves out of range.
Rauta scores with a leg kick.
Donk. Rauta catches Vera right on the button with a cross.
Vera misses with a left hand
and Rauta counters with a stiff right hand.
Vera misses with a series of wild punches.
Rauta moves out of range as Vera throws a body kick.
Vera misses with a double jab.
A little feinted left hand from Rauta on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A head kick misses from Rauta.
Rauta fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vera.
Vera falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rauta counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Rauta cracks Vera with an open hand slap.
Rauta wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vera is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Rauta takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Vera takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rauta lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A cross from Rauta lands.
Jab from Rauta.
Rauta moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rauta closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rauta avoids the head kick by Vera.
Nice body kick there by Rauta.#CL#
Rauta clinches with his opponent.
Vera tries to pull guard but Rauta won't allow it.
Vera has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rauta.
Rauta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vera backwards. #BC#
Rauta breaks from the clinch.
Rauta feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Veras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T4#
Vera throws a sloppy head kick and Rauta moves out of range easily.
Rauta moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice cross by Rauta.
Vera on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vera throws a head kick that misses
and Rauta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rauta fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vera lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rauta circles away quickly and effectively.
Rauta throws a head kick that half lands.
Vera on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rauta. Rauta obviously looking to wear him down.
Rauta jabs Vera to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vera throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Rauta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
BOOM! Rauta lands a beautiful left hook that drops Vera. Vera tries to recover but Rauta is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Vera lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kulma Rauta!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 22, 2022

#R1#
DoNn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith.
DoNn throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. DoNn tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag DoNn to the ground. DoNn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smith with a lazy takedown attempt
and DoNn counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Polaris DoNn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evan Smith.#CL#
DoNn moves into the clinch.#BC#
DoNn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
DoNn doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Smith counters by clinching up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards DoNn's brow.
DoNn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smith pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by DoNn.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
DoNn is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Evan Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith takes a kick to the side of the head.#T1#
DoNn with a nice calf kick.
DoNn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Smith shoots in but DoNn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
DoNn is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks. #TD2#
Smith scores with a takedown into DoNn's guard.
DoNn wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Smith manages to pass to side control. #REVR##SUB#
DoNn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Smith sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Smith is thwarting DoNn's attempts to control the position.
Smith wants to take a breather but DoNn is having none of it. #T3#
DoNn missing with punches from the bottom.
DoNn is staying active underneath Smith, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Smith is thwarting DoNn's attempts to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Smith wants to take a breather but DoNn is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
DoNn throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
DoNn checks a low kick from Smith.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
DoNn dives in for a single leg takedown but Smith sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Smith is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables DoNn to keep the fight standing.
DoNn tries a knee to the head but Smith blocks it.
Smith keeps control of DoNn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smith tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. DoNn smiles and moves away. #TD2#
Smith darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
DoNn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
DoNn is breathing heavily.
DoNn is not content to let Smith control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Polaris DoNn dominated that round.
That's time! DoNn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
Smith shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches DoNn napping and manages to drive through into side control!
DoNn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith just content to control the position.
DoNn tries to buck Smith off but Smith is having none of it.
DoNn can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Smith is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but DoNn is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DoNn takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #T1#
Smith tries to move into full mount but can't pass DoNn's legs.
DoNn is trying to get back to his feet.
DoNn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
DoNn tries to escape but Smith is in control.
DoNn tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
DoNn tries to hold on but Smith postures up.
DoNn working to try and regain half guard.
DoNn manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Smith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3##SUB2#
Smith wants to work for an arm triangle but DoNn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
DoNn wants to get back to full guard but Smith has mounted him!
DoNn is working to get back to half guard.
Smith trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Smith looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Evan Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
DoNn is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
DoNn is squirming around, avoiding Smith's attempts to control the action.
DoNn looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
DoNn is in bad spot here.
DoNn trying to control but not successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Evan Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has DoNn pinned against the cage. DoNn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smith tries for a takedown but DoNn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. DoNn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Polaris DoNn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evan Smith.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says DoNn as he avoids it easily.
DoNn attempts a counter takedown but Smith avoids it well and moves away.
DoNn doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around DoNn's waist but DoNn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DoNn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but DoNn circles away.
DoNn scores with a head kick.
DoNn scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one. #T1#
A good leg kick by DoNn.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith leaves DoNn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
DoNn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
DoNn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but DoNn shows good takedown defense.
DoNn seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
DoNn clinches with his opponent.
DoNn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
DoNn is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short uppercut from DoNn.
Smith prevents the takedown attempt. #T2#
DoNn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smith tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. DoNn smiles and moves away. #TD2#
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
DoNn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3##SUB2#
Smith is sneakily working for an arm triangle but DoNn sees it coming and defends easily.
Smith wants to free his trapped foot but DoNn is holding on for dear life with his legs.
DoNn trying to control but Smith postures up.
DoNn tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Smith has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T4#
DoNn tries to lock up and control but Smith gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Smith sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Smith tries to control but DoNn wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DoNn tries to control the position but Smith now has his back.
Smith trying to control.

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 Polaris DoNn.
I think DoNn 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Polaris DoNn!

Event: BFA 3: Tokyo 1
Date: Sep 11, 2022

#R1#
Alvarez connects with a high kick.
Alvarez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Williamson is fending him off so far but Alvarez persists. Nope, Williamson circles away and we're back to standing.
Alvarez ducks under a wild hook from Williamson.
Alvarez appears to be looking for a big counter.
Williamson scores with a nice right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Santiago Alvarez has been cut.
Williamson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Williamson misses with a wild body shot.
Williamson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvarez moves away.
No joy there for Williamson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown but Williamson shows good takedown defense.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown but Williamson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santiago Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williamson thuds a left hand into Alvarez's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Alvarez clinches.
Alvarez tries to stall but Williamson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Williamson blocks a body shot from Alvarez.
Alvarez tries to stall but Williamson uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T1##BC2#
Williamson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Williamson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Williamson wants it to stay on the feet.
Williamson looks to land a left hand but Alvarez moved out of range nicely.
Williamson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Williamson thuds a left hand into Alvarez's body.
No luck for Alvarez with that takedown attempt.
Alvarez is breathing heavily.
Williamson lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Alvarez can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Williamson and Alvarez drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Williamson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buzz Williamson!

Event: BFA 3: Tokyo 1
Date: Sep 11, 2022

#R1#
Shark scores with a head kick. Vera tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Vera swinging wildly here.
Shark unleashes a big counter combination but Vera bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Vera misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Shark decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Vera's guard.
Shark really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vera. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Vera is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Vera looking for a guillotine here but Shark defends easily.
Shark throws a big right hand that misses.
Shark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shark working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Vera is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Shark frees his head nicely. Oh but Vera has switched to an armbar! Shark is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Marko Vera!

Event: BFA 3: Tokyo 1
Date: Sep 11, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Sabatello dives in and scores a takedown into Blachowicz's guard.
Sabatello looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sabatello prevents Blachowicz from getting back to his feet.
Sabatello lands a couple of elbows.
Blachowicz wants to stand but Sabatello is controlling the position.
Blachowicz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sabatello controls the pace.
Sabatello sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Blachowicz's guard.
Sabatello prevents Blachowicz from standing back up.
Sabatello is controlling the pace.
Sabatello scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blachowicz looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sabatello slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Sabatello's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sabatello landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sabatello passes to full mount!
Sabatello sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sabatello trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Sabatello sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sabatello has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sabatello is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Sabatello controlling his opponent.
Sabatello wants to control the pace but Blachowicz is squirming around nicely.
Blachowicz wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Sabatello trying to control but Blachowicz is having none of it. #SUB2#
Sabatello throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Blachowicz has his hands clasped together but Sabatello breaks the hold and Blachowicz is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Sabatello!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johnny Sabatello!

Event: BFA 2: Sydney 2
Date: Sep 04, 2022

#R1#
Thompson tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily#TD2#
and Smith counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Thompson has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Smith has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Thompson swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Thompson tries a low kick but Smith avoids it.
Thompson goes for a double leg but Smith avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Smith continues to drive forward.
Thompson avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body. #BC2#
Smith breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Smith darts in and clinches Thompson up against the cage.
Thompson is pressed up against the cage. Smith has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thompson down to the mat. Thompson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Thompson fails with the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Thompson misses the target.#T1#
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thompson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Smith counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smith.
Thompson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Smith manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Still in half guard, Smith seems content to control.
Thompson wants to get back to his feet.
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
Smith content to control rather than advance. #SU2#
Smith decides to return to a standing position. #CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch.
Thompson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thompson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away. #TD#
Thompson shoots in and gets a takedown into Smith's guard.

Smith is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T3#
Thompson tries to pull guard but Smith holds him up against the cage and eventually Thompson drops back down to his feet. #TD2#
Thompson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Smith is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Thompson to the mat. Thompson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Thompson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Smith manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Smith moves nicely into side control.
Smith works to advance to full mount. Thompson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Smith throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T4#
Thompson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Smith.
Smith takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Smith throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Smith looking to ground and pound but Thompson is blocking nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Smith looking to control but Thompson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smith looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Evan Smith dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith prevents Thompson from breaking the clinch.
Thompson is pressed up against the cage. Smith has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thompson down to the mat. Thompson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2#
Smith dives in and scores a takedown into Thompson's guard.
Thompson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Smith dives into side control. #REVR#
Smith working the ground and pound but Thompson is defending the strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ground and pound from Smith seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Smith decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD2#
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1##SU2#
Smith stands up and beckons Thompson to join him on the feet.
Thompson fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Smith throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Thompson was covering up waiting for the punch and Smith finishes the takedown easily into guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Thompson manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T2#
A short right from Thompson. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thompson doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Smith moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Smith gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith sitting in guard here, content to control.
Thompson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thompson tries to get out of the position.#ES#
Thompson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thompson as he jumps to the side.
Smith fails with the takedown.
It looked like Thompson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brian Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evan Smith.#T3#
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thompson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
It looked like Thompson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Thompson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thompson off to one side.
Smith tries for a takedown but Thompson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thompson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thompson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Smith shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Thompson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Smith controlling from side mount. #T4#
Thompson is not content to let Smith control the position. #SUB2#
Smith is working to tighten his grip on Thompson's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Thompson has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Smith is really squeezing tight and eventually Thompson passes out! Smith breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Evan Smith!
Evan Smith is the new middleweight champion!

Event: BFA 2: Sydney 2
Date: Sep 04, 2022

#R1#
Stevenson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blachowicz.
Blachowicz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Blachowicz shoots in for a double leg but Stevenson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Blachowicz closes the distance and clinches up with Stevenson, looking for a takedown. Blachowicz pushes Stevenson against the cage but Stevenson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stevenson wants to counter with a clinch but Blachowicz pushes him away.#CL2#
Stevenson moves into range and clinches up with Blachowicz.
Stevenson tries a knee to the head but Blachowicz blocks it.
Nice body punch from Stevenson.
Blachowicz tries to break free but Stevenson pushes him back against the cage.
Blachowicz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stevenson has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Stevenson pulls Blachowicz into guard.
Blachowicz preventing the sweep.
Blachowicz throws an elbow that misses. Stevenson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Blachowicz's guard. Nice move by Stevenson!#REVB#
Stevenson landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Stevenson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Stevenson pushes down on Blachowicz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Stevenson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Stevenson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Stevenson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Stevenson is working for a kimura but Blachowicz is defending it quite comfortably. #T2#
Stevenson moves into full mount! Blachowicz won't be happy about that!
Stevenson scoring with strikes but Blachowicz is staying in there.
Blachowicz is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Stevenson controlling the position easily from mount.
Blachowicz tries to buck Stevenson off but he can't manage it. #T3#
Stevenson scoring with strikes but Blachowicz is staying in there.
Blachowicz wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Blachowicz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stevenson on the ground.
Stevenson controlling his opponent.
Blachowicz is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Stevenson is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent. #SUB2#
Stevenson looking to isolate an arm here. Blachowicz doesn't see it coming and as Stevenson extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Stevenson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Noah Stevenson!

Event: BFA 1 - Pena v Blachowicz
Date: Aug 28, 2022

#R1#
Pena throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Blachowicz appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pena goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Blachowicz throws a counter combo.
Pena throws a head kick that misses.
Pena tries to clinch but Blachowicz moves out of range.
Blachowicz throws a counter combo.
Pena looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pena tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Blachowicz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pena won't be happy with that.

Pena throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pena will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Blachowicz lands a body shot. #CL#
Pena moves into the clinch.#BC#
Pena pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Blachowicz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Blachowicz ducks under a wild hook from Pena.#CL#
Pena rushes Blachowicz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Pena escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pena throws a hook to the side of Blachowicz's head but Blachowicz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A countering left hand to the body from Blachowicz misses.
Pena misses with a head kick.
Blachowicz is looking for the big counter here.
Blachowicz closes the distance and clinches up with Pena, looking for a takedown. Blachowicz pushes Pena against the cage but Pena circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It looked like Pena was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Blachowicz.
Pena misses the jab.
Blachowicz is looking for the big counter here.
Pena scores with the left hand. Blachowicz knows he should have avoided that one.
Pena throws a leg kick but Blachowicz sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL#
Pena has closed the distance and engaged Blachowicz in a clinch. #T2##BC#
Pena manages to break the clinch.
Jorge Pena seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Blachowicz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pena!

Pena throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pena dips to his left and cracks Blachowicz with an uppercut!
Pena tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blachowicz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blachowicz unleashes a big counter combination but Pena bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pena misses with a looping right.
Pena swinging wildly here.
Blachowicz is looking for the big counter here.
Pena misses with a two punch combination. #T3#
Pena throws a nice looking combination but Blachowicz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blachowicz throws a counter combo.
Pena shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Blachowicz eats them both and turns towards Pena to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Pena is breathing heavily.
Pena swinging wildly here.
A nice side step and Blachowicz releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pena throws a series of punches but Blachowicz moves out of range.
Pena will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little jabbing left from Blachowicz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pena misses with a combination #TD2#
and Blachowicz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pena won't be happy with that. #SU2#
Blachowicz decides to stand back up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pena tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blachowicz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blachowicz is looking for the big counter here.#T4#
Blachowicz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pena defends well and Blachowicz ends up having to push Pena into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jorge Pena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandar Blachowicz.
Pena throws a left and a right that both miss
and Blachowicz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pena looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Blachowicz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Blachowicz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pena.
Blachowicz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A big left from Pena misses.
Blachowicz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Pena pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Blachowicz appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pena tries a head kick but it misses. #TD2#
Blachowicz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Blachowicz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The strikes coming from Blachowicz are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Blachowicz trying to control the position but Pena is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jorge Pena dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD2#
Blachowicz gets a takedown into half guard.
Pena blocking the ground and pound attempt from Blachowicz. #SUB2#
Blachowicz is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Pena to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Blachowicz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pena avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jorge Pena overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blachowicz throws a strike but Pena rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Blachowicz is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Pena dives into side control. #T1#
Blachowicz wants to get back to his feet but Pena is dominant here and he's now got Blachowicz's back!#SU#
Pena has Blachowicz's back but decides to stand back up... Obviously he fancies his chances in the standup department!#TD2#
Blachowicz fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Pena to the ground. Blachowicz is now in Pena's guard.

Pena manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Blachowicz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blachowicz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blachowicz avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Pena throws a right hand that Blachowicz ducks under and follows up with a left that Blachowicz also avoids with ease.
Pena tries to bum rush Blachowicz with a series of wild strikes but Blachowicz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blachowicz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blachowicz stalks Pena and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pena's face. Pena staggers backwards, shaken.
Pena falls off balance throwing a combination
and Blachowicz counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Blachowicz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pena utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Blachowicz wants to control from the top but Pena keeps moving. #T3#
Blachowicz throws a strike but Pena rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##ES2#
Blachowicz wriggles free and stands up.
Pena tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pena tries to clinch but Blachowicz moves out of range.
Blachowicz throws out a counter right but Pena avoids it with no problem.#TD2#
Blachowicz throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pena tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Blachowicz is in Pena's guard.
Blachowicz throws an elbow that misses. Pena uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Blachowicz's guard. Nice move by Pena!#REVR#
Blachowicz wants to stand and escape but Pena is having none of it. #T4#
We've been hearing that Pena has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Blachowicz is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Pena dives into side control. #ES2#
Blachowicz bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pena misses with a wild combination.
As Pena backs off Blachowicz throws a huge counter combo but Pena manages to avoid it all.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jorge Pena will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Pena tries to clinch but Blachowicz is having none of it.
A slow jab from Pena misses its intended target.
Blachowicz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pena throws a jab when Blachowicz was well out of range.
Jorge Pena is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pena takes a swing at Blachowicz's ribcage but misses.
Blachowicz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pena tries to counter with a takedown but Blachowicz is quick to defend against it.
Pena is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blachowicz unleashes a big counter combination but Pena bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pena tries to clinch up.
Pena misses with a double jab
and Blachowicz counters with a left and a right that stings Pena. #T1##CL#
Pena moves into the clinch successfully.
Blachowicz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pena gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Blachowicz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pena is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jorge Pena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandar Blachowicz.#BC#
Pena breaks from the clinch.
Pena misses with a wild combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Blachowicz misses.
Blachowicz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pena wants to clinch up but Blachowicz keeps it at a distance.#KD#
Pena knocks Blachowicz to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blachowicz is trying to buck Pena off.#T2##ES2#
Blachowicz explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
A slapping leg kick lands for Pena.
Pena moves in looking to clinch but Blachowicz pushes him off.
Pena loads up on a big right hand but Blachowicz slips the punch.
Jorge Pena is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pena looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pena tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blachowicz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blachowicz with the counter takedown but Pena avoids it easily.
Pena is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Blachowicz.
Pena throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Blachowicz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blachowicz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T3##TD2#
Blachowicz gets the takedown into side control.

Pena sneaks out the side door and pushes Blachowicz away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Pena is looking to clinch.
Blachowicz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Blachowicz dodges the punch combination from Pena.
Blachowicz doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Blachowicz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pena is looking to clinch but Blachowicz is avoiding it.
Blachowicz looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Blachowicz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pena rather than just go for the knockout.
Pena throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blachowicz. #T4#
Blachowicz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pena tries a head kick but it misses.
Blachowicz unleashes a big counter combination but Pena bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pena throws a push kick but Blachowicz slaps the foot to one side.
Jorge Pena is winning the standup battle so far.
Blachowicz dives in for a single leg takedown but Pena sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pena throws a series of punches but Blachowicz avoids them all with ease.
Blachowicz unleashes a big counter combination but Pena bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Blachowicz.
Blachowicz fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Blachowicz working the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jorge Pena showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pena 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorge Pena!
Our winner, Jorge Pena, 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: BFA 1 - Pena v Blachowicz
Date: Aug 28, 2022

#R1#
Adesanya throws a good cross that connects.
Vera misses with a head kick.
Vera lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Adesanya circles away quickly and effectively.
Vera swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Adesanya counters with a one-two to the body.
Adesanya lunges at Vera with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vera's hand.
Vera throws a head kick that misses.
Vera throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Adesanya to counter with a crisp jab.
Vera throws a combination that misses
and Adesanya counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vera throws a sloppy head kick
and Adesanya counters with a two punch combo.
Marko Vera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vera throws a series of punches but Adesanya avoids them all with ease.
Adesanya is looking for a counter combo.
The fighters circling - Vera throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Vera looks to move away, Adesanya throws a big counter combo but Vera just gets out of the way.
Adesanya connects with a high kick.
A head kick by Vera misses
and Adesanya counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Vera throws a head kick but Adesanya moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Adesanya on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Adesanya closes the distance and clinches.#T1##TD#
Adesanya has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Vera clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Vera is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Adesanya off. It looks like it's working - Adesanya slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Vera displaying calm under pressure there.
Adesanya blocks the body kick.
Vera misses with a double jab
and Adesanya counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vera swinging wildly here.
Adesanya appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sloppy strikes from Vera. Those never looked like landing.
Adesanya throwing a counter right hand but Vera manages to avoid it.
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!
Vera throws a series of punches but Adesanya avoids them all with ease.
Vera swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Adesanya throws a counter high kick but Vera was just alert enough to avoid it.
Vera throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Adesanya counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Adesanya wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Vera throws a left and a right that both miss
and Adesanya counters with a stiff right hand.
A left and a right from Vera both land. Nice combination.
Vera misses with a wild combination.
Vera looks winded!
Adesanya drops his hands momentarily and Vera takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vera swinging wildly here.
Vera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Adesanya looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Vera throws a sloppy head kick
and Vera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vera throws a lazy uppercut
and Adesanya counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Adesanya keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vera.
Adesanya is looking to counter punch.
Vera throws a head kick that misses
enabling Adesanya to counter with a crisp jab.
Adesanya is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Vera throws a lazy uppercut
and Adesanya counters with a nice uppercut.
Vera throws a sloppy head kick and Adesanya moves out of range easily.
Adesanya appears to be looking for a big counter.
Adesanya avoids the head kick by Vera.
Vera throws a leg kick
and Adesanya counters with a straight right hand.
Vera misses with a hook
and Adesanya counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick by Vera misses
and Adesanya connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vera throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Adesanya to counter with a crisp jab.
Vera throws a head kick that misses
and Adesanya cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Adesanya throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vera throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Adesanya counter with a right hand. #T4#
Vera throws a leg kick
and Adesanya counters with a straight right hand.
Vera throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Adesanya counters with a straight right hand.
Vera misses with a combination
and Adesanya counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick misses from Vera.
Adesanya is looking for a counter combo.
Adesanya lands with an uppercut that bounces Vera off the cage and back into range.
Vera throws a sloppy head kick and Adesanya moves out of range easily.
Adesanya throws a big counter combination but Vera scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Vera throws a head kick but Adesanya moves out of range.
Adesanya avoids the head kick by Vera.
Adesanya is looking to counter with head kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vera throws a right hand that misses
and Adesanya counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Adesanya is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Vera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Adesanya lands with a nice body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Adesanya dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A head kick by Vera misses
and Adesanya counters with a one-two to the body.
Vera throws a body kick that misses. #CL#
Adesanya moves into the clinch.
Adesanya can't break the clinch. #TD#
Adesanya has picked Vera up - he's going for a ride! Adesanya dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Vera kicks off Adesanya and gets to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adesanya throws a head kick that misses.
Vera has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Adesanya tries to close the distance and clinch but Vera swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vera throws a sloppy head kick and Adesanya moves out of range easily.
Adesanya blocks a jab.
Adesanya appears to be looking for a big counter.
Vera throws a series of punches but Adesanya moves out of range.
Adesanya appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Adesanya blocks a head kick by Vera.
Vera tries to bum rush Adesanya with a series of wild strikes but Adesanya uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vera is breathing heavily.#T1#
Vera throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Adesanya.
Vera throws a head kick that misses
and Adesanya counters with a left to the body.
Adesanya moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vera throws a lazy head kick
and Vera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vera throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Adesanya to counter with a crisp jab.
Vera throws a head kick that misses
and Adesanya counters with a series of strikes. Vera will be more careful next time no doubt.
Vera throws a sloppy head kick
and Adesanya counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alex Adesanya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vera tries a head kick but it misses.
Vera needs to keep his hands up - Adesanya had a free shot at his head there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adesanya throws a good cross that connects. #CL#
Adesanya has closed the distance and engaged Vera in a clinch.
Vera jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Adesanya walks away with a smile on his face. Vera gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T2#
Vera falls off balance throwing a combination
and Adesanya counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vera misses with a series of wild punches.
Vera throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Adesanya to counter with a crisp jab.
Vera throws a poor cross that misses
and Adesanya counters with a stiff right hand.
Vera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vera throws a lazy head kick
and Adesanya counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vera takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vera falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Adesanya counter with a right hand.
Vera misses with a left hand
and Adesanya counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Vera misses with a combination
and Vera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Adesanya is looking to clinch but Vera is avoiding it.
Alex Adesanya is winning the standup battle so far.
Vera throws a sloppy head kick and Adesanya moves out of range easily.
Adesanya is looking to counter punch.
Adesanya avoids the head kick by Vera.
As Vera looks to move away, Adesanya throws a big counter combo but Vera just gets out of the way.#CL#
Adesanya moves into the clinch.
Vera tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vera tries to pull guard but Adesanya forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Alex Adesanya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marko Vera.
Vera tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Adesanya just stands there and leans against the cage.
Adesanya wants to break the clinch but can't.
A left hand lands to the body for Adesanya.
Adesanya is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T4#
Vera tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Adesanya just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vera jumps guard but Adesanya stands there with Vera around his waist. Vera gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD#
Adesanya lands a takedown into guard.

Vera is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vera tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Adesanya just stands there and leans against the cage.
Adesanya lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vera has Adesanya pressed against the cage, preventing Adesanya from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Adesanya misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vera fails to pull guard.
Vera is trying to pull guard but Adesanya has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Vera pulls guard successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#ES2#
Vera has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Adesanya is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Vera jumps guard but Adesanya stands there with Vera around his waist. Vera gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Adesanya dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Vera throws a lazy head kick
and Adesanya cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Adesanya thuds his right hand into Vera's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vera throws a combination that misses
letting Adesanya counter with a right hand.
Adesanya connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vera misses with a two punch combination.
Adesanya is looking to counter punch.
Adesanya tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vera manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Adesanya scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A head kick by Vera misses
and Adesanya counters with a left to the body.
Vera throws a sloppy head kick and Adesanya moves out of range easily.
Vera swings widly with a right hand
and Adesanya counters with a stiff right hand.
Vera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick by Vera misses
and Vera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vera misses with a right hand
and Adesanya cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Vera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Adesanya swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Adesanya takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Vera ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Vera no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Vera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Adesanya can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Adesanya got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vera has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Adesanya has managed to get both his arms back between Vera's legs - danger averted.
Adesanya wants to stand but Vera has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #ES2#
Vera pushes Adesanya off and scrambles back to his feet.
Vera throws a lazy head kick
and Adesanya counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vera throws a head kick that misses.
Adesanya seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2#
Adesanya fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vera throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Adesanya to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vera throws a right hand that Adesanya ducks under and follows up with a left that Adesanya also avoids with ease.
Vera throws a lazy head kick
and Adesanya counters with a nice uppercut.
Adesanya tries to clinch but Vera moves out of range.
Vera throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Adesanya counters with a straight right hand.
Vera misses with a combination
and Adesanya counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A head kick by Vera misses
and Adesanya counters with a three punch combo that has Vera backing up. Vera nods at Adesanya to acknowledge the strikes.
Vera falls off balance throwing a combination
and Adesanya connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Adesanya is looking to clinch. #T3#
Vera throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Adesanya connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vera throws a head kick that misses
and Vera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vera drops his hands momentarily and Adesanya takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vera throws a combination that misses
and Adesanya counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Adesanya drives through and clinches with Vera against the cage.
Adesanya tries to break free but Vera pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Vera is fighting off a takedown attempt but Adesanya is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Vera to the mat. Vera regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Vera wriggles free and stands up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adesanya slips under a jab from Vera.
Vera throws a left and a right that both miss
and Adesanya counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Adesanya avoids the head kick by Vera. #T4#
Vera misses with an attempted mid kick.
Adesanya appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Vera throws a head kick but Adesanya moves out of range.
Adesanya avoids the head kick by Vera.
Adesanya swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Adesanya lands a jab.
A head kick by Vera misses
and Vera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vera tries a head kick but it misses.
Vera swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Adesanya tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vera swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Adesanya fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vera, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Adesanya gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Vera manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Marko Vera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adesanya lands a really nice looking cross but Vera seems unphased.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Adesanya showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Adesanya, 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Adesanya!

Event: BFA 1 - Pena v Blachowicz
Date: Aug 28, 2022

#R1#
Souza goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #TD#
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Smith stops Souza from getting back to his feet.
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smith takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Smith seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Souza for as long as he can get away with.
Smith is thwarting Souza's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza wants to control the action here but instead Smith manages to pass to full mount! #T1##SU#
Smith stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Souza throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Souza throws a head kick that misses.
Smith is looking to counter punch.#TD#
Smith looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Souza!
Souza tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Smith controlling from the full mount.
Smith has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Smith working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Souza looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Smith! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Evan Smith!

Event: BFA 1 - Pena v Blachowicz
Date: Aug 28, 2022

#R1#
Von Blomberg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alvarez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Alvarez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Von Blomberg.
Von Blomberg throws a combination that misses
and Alvarez counters with a straight right hand.
Alvarez misses with a takedown attempt - Von Blomberg sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Alvarez jabs Von Blomberg to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Erich Von Blomberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Von Blomberg.
Alvarez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alvarez wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez misses with a two punch combination.
Alvarez tries to clinch there but Von Blomberg circles away.
No luck for Alvarez with that takedown attempt.
Von Blomberg throws a right hand that Alvarez ducks under and follows up with a left that Alvarez also avoids with ease.
As Von Blomberg tries to get set, Alvarez tries to push him back and clinch up but Von Blomberg manages to avoid the attempt.#T1#
Von Blomberg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sloppy strikes from Von Blomberg. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Alvarez takes the fight into the clinch.
Von Blomberg looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Alvarez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santiago Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez is working for takedown but Von Blomberg is calmly controlling the position for now.
Von Blomberg has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Von Blomberg is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Von Blomberg tries to circle away but Alvarez has him pinned against the cage.
Alvarez tries to pull guard but Von Blomberg holds him up against the cage and eventually Alvarez drops back down to his feet. #BC#
Alvarez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alvarez throws a wild hook but Von Blomberg just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Alvarez gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Von Blomberg raises his hands in celebration and walks away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erich Von Blomberg!
Erich Von Blomberg bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Commonwealth FF 3
Date: Jan 07, 2022

#R1#
Benson lands a really nice looking cross but Kaituu seems unphased.
A jab lands there for Benson.#TD2#
Kaituu gets a double leg takedown into Benson's guard.#SUB#
Kaituu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kaituu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Benson is looking for a triangle but Kaituu pushes his legs off easily.
Benson keeping full guard, as Kaituu tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaituu advances to half guard.
Kaituu seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Let's hope that Kaituu 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.#T1##SUB#
Benson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Benson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Kaituu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Benson sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Benson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Benson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kaituu pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kaituu in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kaituu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T2##SUB#
Benson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kaituu pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kaituu maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Benson could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Kaituu has cracked it and Benson is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Kaituu!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tautai Kaituu!
Tautai Kaituu thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: IFC Fight Night-Ganga vs Smiff
Date: Dec 21, 2021

#R1#
Kivi misses with a takedown attempt - Munoz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Kivi dives in and scores a takedown into Munoz's guard.
Munoz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kivi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Munoz working a defensive guard here.
Kivi postures up in Munoz's guard and throws a big left but Munoz blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munoz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Munoz trying to control the position from guard on top but Kivi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Munoz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Munoz wants to control from the top but Kivi keeps moving.
Munoz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Munoz wants to control from the top but Kivi keeps moving.
Munoz forces his way into half guard.
Kivi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kivi tries to get out of the position.
Munoz trying to control from half guard but Kivi is working away. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kivi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Munoz. #SUB2#
Munoz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kivi sees it coming and defends easily.
Munoz trying to control from half guard but Kivi is working away.
Munoz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Munoz trying to mount his opponent but Kivi defends it. #T3##SUB2#
Munoz maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Kivi could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Munoz has cracked it and Kivi is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Munoz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jose Munoz!

Event: IFC Fight Night-Ganga vs Smiff
Date: Dec 21, 2021

#R1#
Sabatini throws a right hand that misses
and Kralj counters with a nice body shot.
Sabatini throws a hook but Kralj avoids it easily.
Kralj uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sabatini.
The crowd cheers as Sabatini lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kralj doesn't seem phased though.
Sabatini thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kralj on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sabatini scores with the left hand. Kralj knows he should have avoided that one.
Kralj swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kralj bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sabatini's head.
Nice shot lands for Sabatini.
Sabatini throws a leg kick
and Kralj counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Kralj closes the distance and pushes Sabatini back into the cage.
Kralj goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Kralj.
Sabatini looking to stall.
Kralj stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kralj tries to work over Sabatini's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Kralj misses with a body punch.
Sabatini blocks a body shot from Kralj.
Kralj lands a nice shot to the body.
Sabatini looks winded!
A short uppercut from Kralj.
Kralj working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sabatini prevents a body shot from Kralj.
Kralj lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kralj digs a right hand underneath Sabatini's ribcage. Sabatini let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kralj lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Kralj.
Kralj presses Sabatini against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kralj presses Sabatini against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hand to the body from Kralj.
A right handed body shot lands from Kralj.
Good body shot from Kralj. #T2#
Kralj lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sabatini backwards.
Kralj cracks Sabatini with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good body shot from Kralj.
Kralj lands with a left to the head. #CUT#It looks like Jack Sabatini has been cut.
A left hand lands to the body for Kralj.
Kralj lands a body punch.
Kralj misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kralj lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kralj lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kralj presses Sabatini against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kralj throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kralj tries to throw a body punch but Sabatini avoids it by throwing Kralj back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kralj.
Good body shot from Kralj.
Kralj presses Sabatini against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3#
Kralj throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short body shot lands from Kralj as the two fighters clinch.
Kralj is working Sabatini over against the cage.
Kralj lands a shot to the body.
Kralj throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sabatinis head.
Kralj lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Kralj.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kralj.
Nice body punch from Kralj - that landed with a thud.
Kralj tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kralj lands a shoulder strike. #ROC#Sabatini is rocked!
Kralj is working Sabatini over against the cage.
Kralj tries to work over Sabatini's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kralj.
Sabatini has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kralj lands a body punch. #T4#
Kralj lands a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kralj tries to throw a body punch but Sabatini avoids it by throwing Kralj back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Kralj.
Nice body punch from Kralj - that landed with a thud.
Kralj lands a body punch.
Kralj presses Sabatini against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sabatini prevents a body shot from Kralj.
Kralj lands a shoulder strike.
Kralj lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sabatini backwards.
Kralj lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sabatini blocks a body shot from Kralj.
Kralj misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kralj lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kralj lands a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Kralj.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Petar Kralj dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Sabatini's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Kralj fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sabatini has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kralj finds it's way round the side to connect with Sabatini's head.
Sabatini is still on wobbly legs! Can Kralj finish him?
Kralj uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sabatini.
Sabatini tries to get into range but Kralj steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Sabatini! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Kralj scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Petar Kralj!

Event: RISE 9: Chugman v Granger
Date: Dec 12, 2021

#R1#
Stone fails to land the takedown.
Cizek throws a head kick that Stone semi-blocks. #CUT2#It looks like Peter Stone has been cut.
Cizek lands with a slapping head kick. #ROC2#Stone is rocked!
Cizek stuffs the takedown attempt from Stone. Stone gets slowly back to his feet.
Oh Stone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Cizek throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Stone is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Cyril Cizek!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 20, 2021

#R1##TD#
Stone gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nelson wanted to stand there but Stone had control of the position. #SUB2#
Nelson has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Stone to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Nelson is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Stone pulls down on the head and he's put Nelson to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Peter Stone!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 20, 2021

#R1#
Heart misses with a takedown attempt
and Benson counters with a stiff right hand.
Heart throws a lazy head kick
and Benson counters with a series of strikes. Heart will be more careful next time no doubt.
Heart misses with a hook
enabling Benson to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Lion Heart has been cut.
Heart with a poor takedown
enabling Benson to counter with a crisp jab.
Heart sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Benson closes the distance and lands a one-two.#ROC2#Heart is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heart throws a sloppy head kick
and Benson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oh Heart is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Benson lands with a good body shot.
Heart seems to have got his legs back now.
Benson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Benson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Benson enables Heart to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Benson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Benson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1##SUB2#
Benson has his foot on Heart's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Heart works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Benson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Benson looks winded!#SUB2#
Benson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Heart is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Heart passes into half guard.
Heart seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Heart 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.
Heart is nestled in close to Benson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Heart seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Benson actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Heart wants to pass the guard but Benson is defending well.
Heart tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Heart keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Heart really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...#SUB2#
Benson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Heart pulls his head out easily.
Heart trying to control the pace.
Heart lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Heart 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. #T3#
Still in half guard, Heart seems content to control.#SUB#
Heart is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Heart is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Heart scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Heart lands a nice short 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. Heart connects with a nice short shot to Benson's temple.
Heart slips a nice elbow through Benson's hands, connecting with Benson's forehead.#SUB2#
Benson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Heart pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heart stalling.
Benson is looking to get back to full guard here but Heart has managed to pass to side control instead.
Heart wants to stand but Benson is controlling his arm.
Heart working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Elliot Benson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lion Heart's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL#
Heart moves into the clinch.
Benson is trying to break the clinch but Heart has him pressed against the cage.
Heart using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Benson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Benson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Heart keeps control of Benson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Heart has Benson pressed against the cage, preventing Benson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Heart pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Benson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Heart is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Heart has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Heart postures up and lands a big shot to Benson's brow. #ROC#Benson is rocked!
Heart is working Benson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Benson is still in real trouble! Can Heart finish him?
Heart gets to his feet and stands over Benson, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Benson felt that one! Heart unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Benson from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lion Heart!

Event: IFC FN-Fraiberg vs Sabatini
Date: Nov 09, 2021

#R1#
Fraiberg connects with an inside leg kick.
Sabatini misses with an uppercut. Fraiberg saw that one coming.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sabatini on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT#It looks like Jack Sabatini has been cut.
Sabatini swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #KD#
and Fraiberg counters with a crisp right hand that drops Sabatini! Fraiberg lets Sabatini back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Sabatini is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sabatini swinging wildly here.
Sabatini is still on wobbly legs! Can Fraiberg finish him?
Fraiberg turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fraiberg connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Sabatini out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Fraiberg!
After winning the bout, Michael Fraiberg thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: IFC FN-Fraiberg vs Sabatini
Date: Nov 09, 2021

#R1#
Cena slaps away a takedown attempt from Thatch, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thatch misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Cena drives through and clinches with Thatch against the cage.
Cena looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2#
Thatch manages to pull guard. #SU#
Thatch is working an open guard so Cena takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Cena attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thatch throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cena's waist but Cena gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thatch off to one side.
John Cena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benson Thatch.
Cena shoots in and drives through. Thatch sprawls well.
Cena fails with a takedown attempt.
Thatch shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cena as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Thatch throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cena's waist but Cena gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thatch off to one side.
Cena throws a push kick but Thatch slaps the foot to one side.
Thatch fails with a takedown attempt.
Cena goes for a double leg but Thatch avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Thatch continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Thatch decides to pull guard.
Thatch is trying to hold Cena in close to prevent damage but Cena has managed to pass into half guard.
Cena seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thatch does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cena passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Thatch! #T2#
Thatch is in all sorts of trouble here.
Thatch is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cena can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thatch is looking to escape.
Thatch really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cena trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Thatch keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cena takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cena avoids the attempt from Thatch to control.
Cena sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cena trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cena throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Thatch can't escape the position.
Cena tries to control but Thatch wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cena throwing strikes here but Thatch is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Cena dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Cena wants to land a leg kick but Thatch is out of range.
Thatch feints the counter takedown.
Thatch swats away the attempt to clinch by Cena.
Cena tries to clinch but Thatch moves out of range.
Cena shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thatch defends it nicely.
Thatch shoots in for a takedown but Cena shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cena tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thatch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thatch shoots in for a takedown but Cena shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cena looks for a takedown but Thatch sprawls well.
Thatch wants to counter with a clinch but Cena pushes him away.
Cena stuffs the takedown attempt from Thatch. Thatch gets slowly back to his feet.
John Cena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benson Thatch.#T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thatch.
Cena throws a counter high kick but Thatch was just alert enough to avoid it.
John Cena is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cena closes the distance and clinches up with Thatch, looking for a takedown. Cena pushes Thatch against the cage but Thatch circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thatch takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cena misses with a takedown attempt - Thatch sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thatch misses with a takedown attempt - Cena sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thatch is breathing heavily.
Thatch shoots and misses #CL#
and Cena moves into the clinch.
Thatch keeps control of Cena as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thatch tries to pull guard but Cena won't allow it.
Cena tries to break free but Thatch pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Thatch tries to pull guard but Cena holds him up against the cage and eventually Thatch drops back down to his feet. #TD#
Cena jumps guard. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Cena manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Thatch prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cena tries to pull guard but Thatch won't allow it.
Cena goes for a takedown attempt but Thatch pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Cena clinches up with Thatch and pushes him back against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thatch keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cena's efforts to push away.#T3##BC2#
Thatch manages to break the clinch.
Thatch blocks a head kick by Cena.
Thatch throws a counter combo.
Cena fails with the takedown.
Thatch blocks a head kick by Cena.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cena is defended easily by Thatch.
Thatch shoots for a double leg takedown but Cena sprawls well. He's pushed Thatch's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cena defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thatch.#T4#
Cena throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thatch looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As Thatch tries to get set, Cena tries to push him back and clinch up but Thatch manages to avoid the attempt.
Thatch shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cena sprawls well. Cena wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thatch gets slowly back to his feet.
Cena wants to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thatch fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cena avoids it really well and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Cena dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Thatch darts in looking for a takedown but Cena gets double underhooks and turns Thatch into the cage.
John Cena is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thatch.
Nice sprawl there from Cena as Thatch shoots in.
John Cena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benson Thatch.
Cena fails with the takedown.
Cena tries to clinch up.
Cena shoots for a takedown but Thatch saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thatch shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cena counters with a left to the body.
Thatch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cena tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thatch swivels and escapes.
Cena darts in looking for a takedown but Thatch gets double underhooks and turns Cena into the cage.
Cena controlling the action here for a moment. #T1#
Cena jumps guard but Thatch stands there with Cena around his waist. Cena gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Thatch lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cena or not.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD2#
Thatch decides to pull guard.
Thatch wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cena 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. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cena'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.#SUB2#
Thatch is looking for a triangle but Cena pushes his legs off easily.
Cena advances to half guard.
Cena works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB#
Cena looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T3#
Thatch wants to control but Cena is having none of it.
Cena controlling from the full mount.
Cena lands a big elbow. #SUB#
Cena goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Thatch turns into him and now he's in Cena's guard. #SUB#
Cena working for a triangle but Thatch defends it easily. #T4#
Cena not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cena keeping full guard, as Thatch tries to pass.
Thatch would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

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 John Cena.
Well Cena 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Cena!

Event: IFC FN-Fraiberg vs Sabatini
Date: Nov 09, 2021

#R1##TD#
Jackson gets a double leg takedown into Lockley's guard.#SUB2#
Lockley is looking to cinch up a triangle. Jackson throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Lockley's body to avoid the submission. Lockley has instead reached around Jackson's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Lockley arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Davis Lockley!

Event: IFC Fight Night-Loco vs Reilly
Date: Oct 26, 2021

#R1##TD#
Nobunaga closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jackson tries to kick Nobunaga off but Nobunaga keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jackson is controlling Nobunaga's trapped leg to prevent Nobunaga from advancing to side control.
Jackson tries to roll over but Nobunaga keeps him under control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jackson moves into full guard.
Nobunaga stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Nobunaga trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nobunaga is one step ahead there.
Nobunaga content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nobunaga is one step ahead there.
Nobunaga slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Nobunaga from controlling successfully.
Nobunaga trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jackson's guard.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Nobunaga trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nobunaga trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Jackson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jackson trying to advance position but Nobunaga counters by regaining guard.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Nobunaga can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jackson controls the pace.
Jackson is looking to advance position but Nobunaga has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Nobunaga avoids the attempt from Jackson to control.
Nobunaga controlling from mount.
Jackson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nobunaga seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Jackson is holding on tight. #T3#
Jackson tries to hold on but Nobunaga pushes him away.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nobunaga. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nobunaga controlling his opponent.
Jackson is squirming around, avoiding Nobunaga's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Nobunaga wants to finish this one by submission but Jackson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Nobunaga.
Nobunaga is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Nobunaga is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Jackson is surviving well by controlling Nobunaga's body position as best he can.
Jackson looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Jackson tries to reverse the position but Nobunaga maintains control.
Jackson tries to lock up and control but Nobunaga gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Nobunaga jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Jackson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Jackson and Nobunaga has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #T4#
Nobunaga wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Jackson is looking for a sweep.
Jackson is still trying to improve position.
Nobunaga advances to full mount.
Nobunaga looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson tries to reverse the position but Nobunaga maintains control.
Nobunaga controlling the position easily from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ippo Nobunaga dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Jackson moves into the clinch.
Nobunaga looking to slow down the pace here.#TD2#
Jackson gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Nobunaga pushes Jackson off and gets back to his feet.
Nobunaga looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nobunaga was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Jackson connects with a looping right hand. #CL2#
Jackson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nobunaga, pushing him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Jackson has hold of one of Nobunaga's legs. Nobunaga is fighting the takedown attempt but Jackson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#T1##SUB#
Jackson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nobunaga has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jackson has managed to get both his arms back between Nobunaga's legs - danger averted.
Jackson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Nobunaga manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jackson is on top in guard. #REVB#
Jackson lands a couple of digs.
Jackson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ippo Nobunaga overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Jackson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Nobunaga gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nobunaga is one step ahead there.
Jackson looking to control. #T3#
Nobunaga pushing down on Jackson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nobunaga trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Nobunaga is looking to stall here but Jackson recovers full guard.
Nobunaga forces his way into half guard.
Well, if Nobunaga is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jackson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Nobunaga is keen to just control but Jackson is a slippery customer.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Nobunaga is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Jackson won't allow Nobunaga to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson controlling the position well. #SUB#
Jackson is defending against the submission attempts here by Nobunaga.
Jackson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nobunaga is working away from the top position though.
Nobunaga is trying to control the action in half guard but Jackson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.
Nobunaga wants to take a breather but Jackson is having none of it.
Nobunaga is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jackson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ippo Nobunaga will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Jackson throws a head kick but Nobunaga moves out of range.
Nobunaga feinted with a counter takedown.
Nobunaga shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackson defends it nicely.
Jackson throws a leg kick #TD#
and Nobunaga counters with a takedown into side control.
Jackson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nobunaga is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jackson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nobunaga off and has taken his back!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Jackson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Nobunaga's body. #SUB2#
Jackson looking for the choke but no joy.
Jackson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Nobunaga defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Jackson is landing with strikes from the back.
Jackson scores with punches from the back.
Nobunaga tries to break free. #T3#
Jackson struggling to keep hold of the position.
Jackson controlling from the back.
Nobunaga trying to control the position but Jackson manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Nobunaga fending off the submission attempt from Jackson.
Jackson is striking from the back but Nobunaga escapes and manages to recover to half guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jackson wants to stand up but Nobunaga manages to regain full guard.
Jackson is looking to stand up but Nobunaga won't let him. #SU2#
Jackson stands and steps away. Nobunaga gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Jackson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Nobunaga!
Jackson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Nobunaga!

And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nobunaga 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ippo Nobunaga!

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