Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 27, 2025

#R1#
Yurchon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yurchon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice side step and Ramirez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A telegraphed right hand from Yurchon misses the target.
Ramirez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ramirez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Yurchon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ramirez scrambles back to his feet.
No luck for Ramirez with that takedown attempt.
A jab from Yurchon misses.
And Ramirez responds with a good body kick, but Yurchon manages to step out the way in time.
Ramirez should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Ramirez moves out of range as Yurchon strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Yurchon.
The fighters circling - Yurchon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yurchon misses with a straight right.
Yurchon lands a body shot.
Ramirez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ramirez looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yurchon drops Ramirez with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Ramirez! Yurchon dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Azek Yurchon!

Event: Sunrise 9
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
Roux moves out of range of the strikes.
Roux throws out a counter right but Francis avoids it with no problem.
Francis throws a jab but it's blocked by Roux.
Roux is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Francis misses with a left hand
and Francis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Francis throws a big shot that misses.
Roux moves out of range as Francis strikes.
Roux misses with a straight right.
Francis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Francis misses with an uppercut
and Roux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Francis throws a hook but Roux avoids it easily.
Roux misses with a low kick.
Francis throwing a counter right hand but Roux manages to avoid it.
Roux on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Roux keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Francis.
It seemed like Roux was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Francis swings widly with a right hand
and Francis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roux on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Francis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Roux.
Francis misses with an uppercut.
Roux avoids the body shot from Francis.
Francis is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T1#
Roux ducks under a wild hook from Francis.
Francis missing with a left hand there. Roux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good exchange - Francis coming out on top.
Walter Francis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Francis misses with a right hand
and Roux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Francis lands with a shot to the body.
Francis takes a swing at Roux's ribcage but misses.
Francis throws an overhand right that lands on Roux's shoulder, as Roux tries to avoid the shot.
Francis getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Francis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Roux uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Francis.
Francis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Francis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Francis lands a glancing blow to the side of Roux's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roux slips under a jab from Francis.
A big left from Francis misses.
Roux throws out a counter right but Francis avoids it with no problem.
Francis is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T2#
Roux defending well as Francis loads up on a big left hand.
Francis misses with a wild body shot.
Roux ducks under a wild hook from Francis.
Roux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Francis.
Roux takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Roux rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Francis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Francis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Francis tests Roux's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jab from Francis.
Walter Francis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Francis lands with a straight right. Roux didn't see that one coming.
Francis is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Francis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Roux.
Francis tests Roux's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Francis misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Walter Francis dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Francis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Roux slips a straight right by Francis.
Roux throws a shot from downtown. Francis moves away and avoids it.
Roux gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Francis throws out a loose jab but Roux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roux appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Roux drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Walter Francis is winning the standup battle so far.
Francis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Francis looks to score with a jab to the body but Roux is just out of range.
Francis misses with a wild body shot.
As Francis backs off Roux throws a huge counter combo but Francis manages to avoid it all.
Francis thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Francis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roux manages to avoid it.
Francis scores with a nice head shot.
Roux on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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!
Francis throws a shot from downtown. Roux moves away and avoids it.
Francis throws a shot from downtown. Roux moves away and avoids it.#T1#
A slow jab from Francis misses its intended target.
Francis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Roux.
Roux slips under a jab from Francis.
Roux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Francis.
Roux looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A telegraphed right hand from Francis misses the target.
Francis backing away here, and Roux unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Roux cracks Francis with an open hand slap.
Francis takes one to the side of the head.
Roux blocks a jab.
Francis misses with a hook. Roux ducked under it nicely.
Roux takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roux. Francis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Francis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Francis misses with a straight left.
Francis looks to land a left hand but Roux moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Francis throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Roux blocks a jab.
Francis misses with a hook
and Roux counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roux avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Roux lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Francis at a distance.
Francis scores with a decent looking hook.
Roux fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Francis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Francis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Roux looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Francis cracks Roux with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Francis looks to land a left hand but Roux moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Roux! But no joy.
Francis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roux moves away.
As Francis backs off Roux throws a huge counter combo but Francis manages to avoid it all.
Francis misses with a straight right.
Roux ducks under a wild hook from Francis.
Francis misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Roux misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Walter Francis dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A slow jab from Francis misses its intended target.
Roux misses with a looping left.
Roux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Francis.
Francis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Roux flicks out a counter leg kick but Francis steps away.
Francis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Roux. Roux circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Francis misses with a straight right.
Francis lands a nice shot that snaps Roux's head back.
Francis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Roux.
Roux misses with a straight left.
Francis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Roux has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Francis slips under a jab from Roux.
Francis throws a hook to the side of Roux's head but Roux sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Francis throws a poor cross that misses
and Roux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Roux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Francis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Roux walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Francis throws a poor cross that misses
and Roux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Roux uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Francis.
Francis tests Roux's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Francis connects with a nice looking jab.
Roux uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Francis.
Roux slips under a jab from Francis.
Francis throws a jab but it's blocked by Roux.
A cross from Francis lands.
Francis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Roux throws a right and a left that Francis avoids nicely.
Francis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Roux counter with a right hand.
Francis misses with a straight left. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Francis throws a hook but Roux avoids it easily.
Roux uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Francis.
Francis works the jab nicely.
Roux slips under a jab.
Roux appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've been informed that Roux has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Francis's jab looks to have found its range, popping Roux under the eye.
Francis tests Roux's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Roux throws a nice looking combination but Francis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Francis misses with a looping right.
Francis scores with a hook to the body. Roux takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Francis lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Roux defending well as Francis loads up on a big left hand.
Francis throws a hook but Roux blocks it.
Francis cracks Roux with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Titus Roux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Walter Francis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Francis throws a hook but Roux avoids it easily.
Roux let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Walter Francis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Francis 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Walter Francis!

Event: ENIGMA 237
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
Moore tries to close the distance and clinch but Harrison swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Harrison throws a left and a right that both miss
and Moore cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Harrison misses with an uppercut. Moore saw that one coming.
Moore tries to close the distance and clinch but Harrison swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Manning Moore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harrison lands with a hook. Moore tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Moore dives in for a single leg takedown but Harrison sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Moore has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Harrison after a bit of a struggle.
Moore is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manning Moore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harrison gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Moore. #BC2#
Harrison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrison stuffs the takedown.
Harrison throws a poor cross that misses
and Moore counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Harrison thinking.
Moore is looking to clinch. #CL#
Moore closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Moore is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Harrison is defending well.#T1#
Harrison is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Moore misses with some punches.
Harrison tries to break the clinch but Moore is controlling the position.
Harrison working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Moore has Harrison pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Moore pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Harrison tumbling to the mat - Moore dives into Harrison's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moore is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Harrison wants to stand and escape but Moore is having none of it.
Harrison keeping moving, preventing Moore from controlling successfully.
Moore prevents Harrison from getting back to his feet.
Harrison really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Moore. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Moore throws a big elbow that misses.
Harrison keeping moving, preventing Moore from controlling successfully.
Moore prevents Harrison from getting back to his feet.
Moore connects with a couple of short punches.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Harrison can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Harrison is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Moore is controlling him.
Moore is stalling in the full guard.
Moore has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Harrison wants to stand and escape but Moore is having none of it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Moore working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Harrison's head.
Moore stands up over Harrison, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Moore tries to free his leg and advance position but Harrison is retaining full guard.
Moore stops Harrison from standing up.
Moore lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Moore stays in close to Harrison's body and controls the position.
Moore prevents Harrison from getting back to his feet.
Moore scoring with some ground and pound.
Moore lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Harrison is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3#
Moore 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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Moore is working Harrison over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Moore wants to control from the top but Harrison keeps moving.
Moore is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Harrison is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Harrison wants to get back to his feet but Moore is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Moore working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Moore pushing down on Harrison's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Harrison pushes Moore off looking to stand but Moore dives back in and keeps control.
Moore performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Moore scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4#
Moore stops Harrison from getting back to his feet.
Ground and pound from Moore.
Moore lands with a punch from half guard.
Moore scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Moore lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Moore drops an elbow to the side of Harrison's head.
Harrison is looking to escape.
Moore seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Harrison does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Harrison has hold of Moore's hands but Moore slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Harrison is trying to stand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moore landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Harrison pushes Moore off looking to stand but Moore dives back in and keeps control.
Moore slows the pace down in half guard.
Moore scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manning Moore dominated that round.
That's time! Moore's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Harrison lands with a straight right. Moore didn't see that one coming.
Moore takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Moore fails in his attempt to clinch.
Moore changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Harrison tries to avoid it but Moore manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Harrison to the ground. Harrison escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Moore tries to clinch up but Harrison circles away and keeps his distance.
Moore tries to clinch there but Harrison circles away.
Harrison throws a looping overhand right but Moore ducks down to avoid it.
Moore is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Moore closes the distance and pushes Harrison back into the cage.
Harrison gets underhooks to prevent Moore's takedown attempt.
Moore is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manning Moore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harrison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Moore wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore tries for a takedown. No joy.
A shot in the inside from Moore.
Harrison wants to get back to striking at distance but Moore won't allow it.
Harrison wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
Harrison blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moore trying to land knees to the body.
Harrison tries to circle away but Moore has him pinned against the cage.
Moore lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Moore on the inside.
Moore is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Harrison gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Moore can't get the takedown.
Harrison gets underhooks to prevent Moore's takedown attempt.
Harrison gets underhooks to prevent Moore's takedown attempt.
Harrison is trying to break the clinch but Moore is controlling him.
Harrison can't break the clinch.
Moore looking for a takedown.
Moore tries to score a body lock takedown but Harrison shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T2#
Moore has Harrison pressed against the cage, preventing Harrison from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Moore doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Moore tries to pull guard but Harrison forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Harrison gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Moore.
Harrison wants to break the clinch but can't.
Moore keeps control of Harrison as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Harrison wants to break free but Moore has control.
Moore prevents Harrison from breaking the clinch.
Moore prevents Harrison from breaking the clinch.
Moore misses with a body punch.
Harrison wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Moore has him pressed against the cage.
Harrison tries to circle away but Moore has him pinned against the cage.#T3#
Harrison wants to break free but Moore has control.
Moore tries for a takedown but Harrison manages to get underhooks.
Harrison is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Moore has Harrison pressed against the cage, preventing Harrison from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Harrison wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Moore has him pressed against the cage.
Harrison working hard to break the clinch.
Moore swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Moore is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harrison can do to turn this around?
Harrison wants to break free but Moore has control.
Moore is trying to drag Harrison to the mat but Harrison just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Moore tries to score a body lock takedown but Harrison shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Harrison working hard to break the clinch.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Harrison wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Moore has him pressed against the cage.
Moore misses with a body punch.
Harrison is trying to break the clinch but Moore has him pressed against the cage.
Harrison prevents the takedown attempt.
Harrison wants to get back to striking at distance but Moore won't allow it.
Moore swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Moore throws a punch but it's blocked by Harrison. #BC2#
Harrison breaks the clinch.
Harrison misses with a straight right.
Moore tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Harrison paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harrison.
Moore looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Moore is looking to clinch but Harrison is avoiding it.
Harrison scores with a hook to the body. Moore takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Harrison throws a hook to the side of Moore's head but Moore sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Luc Harrison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Moore wants to clinch
letting Harrison counter with a right hand.
A big left from Harrison misses.
Moore was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Harrison lands a head shot.#ROC2#Moore is rocked!
Harrison sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Moore's defenses. It connects perfectly with Moore's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jean Luc Harrison!

Event: IFA 16: Bar Brawl
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1##CL#
Southam has managed to clinch.
Southam gets underhooks to prevent Williams's takedown attempt.
Williams takes a knee right on the jaw!
Williams is looking for a takedown.
Williams changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Southam fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Koda Southam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tin Williams.
Southam moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Southam scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Southam leaves Williams with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Williams shoots for a takedown but Southam saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Southam fails in his attempt to clinch.
Williams is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Southam tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Southam darts in and clinches Williams up against the cage.
Williams wants a takedown but no success here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T1#
Williams tries for a takedown but Southam manages to get underhooks.
Southam misses with a knee to the head.
Southam missing with knees to the body.
Southam lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Williams drops down looking for an ankle pick but Southam pulls his leg out and moves away.
Southam slaps away a takedown attempt from Williams, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Williams looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Southam is fending him off so far but Williams persists. Nope, Southam circles away and we're back to standing.
Southam scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Southam lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Williams backs up against the cage. #ROC#Williams is rocked!
Southam drops Williams with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Williams! Southam dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Koda Southam!
Koda Southam is the new bantamweight champion!

Event: IFA 16: Bar Brawl
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
Orivarez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Slaissi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Orivarez shoots and misses
and Slaissi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Orivarez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Slaissi defends well and Orivarez ends up having to push Slaissi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Salvador Orivarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Orivarez tries to work over Slaissi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Slaissi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Slaissi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Orivarez struggles to land a body shot inside as Slaissi controls his hands.
Orivarez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Slaissi after a bit of a struggle.
A body shot lands from Slaissi.
Slaissi lands a left hand.
Slaissi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Orivarez.
Orivarez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Slaissi after a bit of a struggle.
Orivarez is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slaissi slowing the pace effectively.
Orivarez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Orivarez looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Slaissi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Orivarez shoots and misses
letting Slaissi counter with a right hand.
Slaissi has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Slaissi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orivarez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Slaissi is fending him off so far but Orivarez persists. Nope, Slaissi circles away and we're back to standing.
A nice side step and Slaissi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Slaissi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kimbo Slaissi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slaissi connects with a body shot.#KD2#
Slaissi lands a big right hand that sends Orivarez crashing to the mat! Slaissi stays standing though and waves Orivarez back to his feet!#ROC2#Orivarez is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Salvador Orivarez has been cut.
Orivarez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Slaissi rattles Orivarez with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Orivarez tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Slaissi dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Orivarez stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kimbo Slaissi!
Kimbo Slaissi is the new heavyweight champion!

Event: JF 58 - Cahill vs Yurchon
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
Fleszar lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fleszar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Li doesn't seem bothered though.
Fleszar missing with a left hand there. Li was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Li was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Fleszar misses.
Fleszar throws a lazy right hand but Li sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fleszar throws a body punch but Li moves out of range.
Fleszar misses with a hook. Li ducked under it nicely.
Li uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fleszar.
Li tries to counter with a takedown but Fleszar is quick to defend against it.
Fleszar scores with a hook to the body. Li takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Li moves away from the strike by Fleszar.
Li half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleszar throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Fleszar.
Fleszar looks to throw the jab but Li is out of range.
Li half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fleszar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Li keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Li staying out of range there.
Li swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fleszar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Li half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fleszar looks to land a right hand but Li moved out of range.
Li takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fleszar throws a hook but Li blocks it.
Li moves away from the strike by Fleszar.
Li is looking to counter punch.
Fleszar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Li sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Li feinted with a counter takedown.
Fleszar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Li keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Li appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fleszar throws a big shot that misses.
Fleszar scores with a hook.#T2#
Li slips a straight right by Fleszar.
Li appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A swing and a miss from Fleszar.
Li feinted with a counter takedown.
Li dives in for a single leg takedown but Fleszar sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fleszar lands a hook that snaps the head of Li backwards.
Fleszar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Li backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fleszar wants to break free but Li has control.
Fleszar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fleszar lands a left hand. #BC2#
Fleszar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Faustyn Fleszar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fleszar stuffs the takedown.
Fleszar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fleszar misses with a straight right.
Fleszar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Li appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fleszar is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Fleszar lands with a good body shot.#T3#
Li avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Li feinted with a counter takedown.
Fleszar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Li.
Li on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fleszar throws an overhand right that lands on Li's shoulder, as Li tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Fleszar misses the target.
Fleszar looks to score with a jab to the body but Li is just out of range.
Fleszar scores with a jab. Li acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fleszar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Li doesn't seem bothered though.
Fleszar throws the left hand but Li avoids the punch easily.
Li appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Li scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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!
Fleszar tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Li presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Li looking to control but Fleszar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4##SUB#
Fleszar throws a strike off his back but Li has locked in an arm triangle as a counter!! Fleszar gives up his back to escape but now Li has transitioned to a rear naked choke! That looks tight - Fleszar has tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mikael Li!

Event: Gibbs Ascends to the Hall
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
Hayes throws a leg kick
and Martinez counters with a stiff right hand.
Hayes throws a leg kick
and Martinez counters with a two punch combo.
Martinez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hayes circles away quickly and effectively.
Hayes appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hayes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Martinez lands a two punch combo.
Martinez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hayes tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Martinez counters with a takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martinez lands a nice forearm strike.
Hayes being controlled for a moment.
Martinez working the ground and pound.
Martinez lands a few punches from side control.#T1#
Hayes is looking to regain half guard here but Martinez keeps moving and retains side control.
Martinez working away.
Martinez sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hayes is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Martinez looks up at the clock and then as Hayes takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Martinez smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Martinez controls the position.
Martinez lands an elbow.
Hayes is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Martinez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Martinez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Martinez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hayes is looking to control Martinez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hayes avoid being mounted?#T2#
Martinez slows the pace down in half guard.
Hayes trying to control here.
Martinez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Martinez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Martinez is thwarting Hayes's attempts to control the position.
Martinez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hayes defending well though.
Hayes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Martinez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Martinez's back!
Martinez staying busy and making it hard for Hayes to control. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Martinez trying to get back to his feet but Hayes is in full control for now. #ES#
Martinez is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Martinez blocks a low kick nicely.
Hayes tries to clinch but Martinez moves away
letting Martinez counter with a right hand.
Martinez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Martinez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Martinez keeps the fight on the outside.
Hayes wants to clinch up but Martinez keeps it at a distance.
Hayes wants to slow Martinez down by chopping away at his legs.
Hayes misses with the body kick#TD#
and Martinez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Martinez. #T4#
Martinez pushes down on Hayes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hayes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Martinez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hayes tries to roll over but Martinez keeps him under control.
Hayes manages to get to full guard.
Martinez throwing strikes but missing.
Martinez content to stall in guard here.
Martinez throwing strikes from guard but Hayes blocks nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kino Martinez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hayes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hayes throws a leg kick
and Martinez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hayes tries to clinch but Martinez is having none of it.
Martinez is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hayes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Martinez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hayes can do to turn this around?
Hayes tries to clinch
and Martinez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Martinez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Martinez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Martinez throws a series of strikes that have Hayes backpedaling.
Martinez walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hayes.
Hayes thows a leg kick but Martinez checks it
and Martinez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hayes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hayes tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Martinez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hayes thinking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hayes tries to clinch up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Martinez checks a leg kick.
Hayes misses with a low kick. #T1#
Hayes tries to clinch there but Martinez circles away.
Hayes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Martinez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Martinez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hayes circles away quickly and effectively.
A lazy body kick from Hayes
and Martinez counters with a two punch combo.
Hayes looks to clinch
and Martinez counters with a series of strikes. Hayes will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hayes tries to clinch there but Martinez circles away.
Hayes wants to clinch
and Martinez counters with a three punch combo that has Hayes backing up. Hayes nods at Martinez to acknowledge the strikes.
Hayes takes one to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hayes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Martinez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Martinez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Martinez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hayes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kino Martinez is winning the standup battle so far.
Hayes misses with a leg kick
and Martinez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Hayes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Martinez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Martinez swinging wildly here.
Martinez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A low kick from Hayes is predictable there
and Martinez counters with a one-two to the body.
Martinez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Martinez swats away the attempt to clinch by Hayes.
Martinez scores with a three punch combo!
Martinez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hayes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hayes is looking to clinch but Martinez is avoiding it.
Hayes throws a leg kick
and Martinez counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Martinez works over Hayes's head and body with a nice combination.
Hayes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Martinez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hayes throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hayes looks to clinch
and Martinez counters with a stiff right hand.
Hayes thows a leg kick but Martinez checks it #TD#
and Martinez counters with a single leg into guard. Hayes didn't expect that.
Hayes trying to keep a closed guard but Martinez is proving a slippery customer.
Hayes has momentary wrist control but Martinez slips an elbow through the middle.
Hayes controls Martinez momentarily but Martinez frees himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martinez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Martinez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hayes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hayes is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
Martinez landing with the ground and pound.
Martinez postures up.
Hayes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Martinez controls the pace.
Hayes is trying to keep Martinez in close.
Hayes is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Martinez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hayes's head.
Hayes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kino Martinez dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
A bone on bone clash there as Martinez blocks the leg kick.
Martinez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hayes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Martinez throws a shot to the body.
Hayes throws a head kick that Martinez semi-blocks.
Good shot there by Martinez.
Hayes tries to clinch
letting Martinez counter with a right hand.
Martinez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Korbin Hayes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hayes throws a chopping leg kick but Martinez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Martinez misses with a series of wild punches.
A head kick by Hayes misses
and Martinez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hayes is looking to clinch but Martinez is avoiding it.
Martinez scores with a one two! Hayes had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Martinez swats away the attempt to clinch by Hayes.#T1#
Hayes motions for Martinez to come forward. Hayes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Martinez misses its target.
Martinez scores with a punch to the head.
Martinez keeps the fight on the outside.
Martinez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hayes checks it well.
Hayes wants to clinch.
Hayes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hayes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Martinez throws a shot to the body. #T2#
Hayes throws a push kick but Martinez slaps the foot to one side.
Martinez misses with a series of wild punches.
Hayes wants to counter the offense by Martinez and move into the clinch position.
A low kick from Hayes misses
and Martinez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hayes throws a body kick that misses.
Hayes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Martinez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Martinez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hayes throws a head kick but Martinez moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hayes thows a leg kick but Martinez checks it
and Martinez counters with a two punch combo.
Martinez connects with a looping right hand.
Hayes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Martinez is out of range and Hayes settles back down.
Martinez feinted with a counter takedown.
Martinez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Martinez counters with a series of strikes. Hayes will be more careful next time no doubt. #T3#
Hayes throws a front kick aimed at Martinez's knee but Martinez avoids it well.
Martinez swats away the attempt to clinch by Hayes.
Martinez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hayes circles away quickly and effectively.
Martinez is working the combinations to good effect here.
Hayes thows a leg kick but Martinez checks it
and Martinez counters with a two punch combo.
Hayes throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Martinez's head.
Martinez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hayes. Hayes obviously looking to wear him down.
Hayes doesn't manage to clinch there - Martinez circles away.
Hayes takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hayes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Martinez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Martinez blocks a leg kick.
Hayes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Martinez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hayes darts in trying to clinch
and Martinez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Hayes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hayes throws a leg kick that is checked
and Martinez counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martinez looks to land a combination but Hayes avoids it well.
Martinez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Martinez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hayes misses with a leg kick
and Martinez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hayes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hayes wants to clinch but Martinez slips to the side
and Martinez counters with a two punch combo.
Martinez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hayes tries to clinch up
and Martinez counters with a one-two to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kino Martinez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Martinez 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kino Martinez!

Event: Gibbs Ascends to the Hall
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
Mihailovic stuffs the takedown attempt from Watcher. Watcher gets slowly back to his feet.
Mihailovic attempts a counter takedown but Watcher avoids it well and moves away.
Mukhtar Mihailovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Mihailovic throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Watcher was covering up waiting for the punch and Mihailovic finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mihailovic postures up.
Mihailovic looking to sit in guard and control but Watcher gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Watcher wants to pass the guard but Mihailovic is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watcher passes into half guard.
Mihailovic keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T1##SUB2#
Watcher is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mihailovic defends it well. #SUB2#
Watcher is looking for a kimura here.
Mihailovic wants to get back to his feet. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mihailovic tries to get to full guard but Watcher has control of the leg.
Watcher is looking to take a break and control but Mihailovic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Watcher is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mihailovic sees it coming and defends easily.
Watcher wants to control but Mihailovic is keeping him busy.
Mihailovic is trying to control but Watcher manages to pass to mount! #T3#
Watcher working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Mihailovic is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy. #SUB2#
Watcher is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Mihailovic can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #SUB2#
Watcher has hold of Mihailovic's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Mihailovic manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Mihailovic blocking the ground and pound. #T4#
Mihailovic is controlling an arm, preventing Watcher from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Mihailovic is trying desperately to improve position.
Watcher wants to control the pace but Mihailovic is squirming around nicely.
Mihailovic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Watcher on the ground.#SUB2#
Watcher is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Mihailovic has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Mihailovic!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mihailovic controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Ray Watcher dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Mihailovic looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mihailovic works over Watcher with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Watcher is looking for a triangle here but Mihailovic uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #SUB#
Mihailovic is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Watcher knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Watcher manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mihailovic's best efforts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watcher moves into full guard.
Watcher looking to control. #T1#
Mihailovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Watcher swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Watcher is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mihailovic won't allow Watcher to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Watcher is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mihailovic defends well.
Mihailovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Watcher swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Mihailovic drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Watcher dives on top into guard.#REVB##T2##SUB2#
Watcher is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mihailovic is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mihailovic has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Mihailovic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Watcher has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mihailovic has managed to get both his arms back between Watcher's legs - danger averted.
Watcher is breathing heavily.
Mihailovic is in close to Watcher's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mihailovic wants to control from the top but Watcher keeps moving.
Jimmy Ray Watcher has got the better of the ground game so far.
Watcher trying to keep a closed guard but Mihailovic is proving a slippery customer. #T3##SUB#
Mihailovic drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Watcher manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mihailovic has Watcher in his guard.#REVB#
Mihailovic throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Mihailovic keeping full guard, as Watcher tries to pass.
Watcher pushes down on Mihailovic's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4##SUB2#
Watcher is working for a kimura but Mihailovic is defending it quite comfortably. #ES#
Mihailovic pushes Watcher off and gets back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mihailovic dives in for a single leg takedown but Watcher sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mihailovic gets underhooks to prevent Watcher's takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mukhtar Mihailovic dominated that second round.
That's time! Mihailovic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Watcher fails to land the takedown.
As Watcher tries to get set, Mihailovic tries to push him back and clinch up but Watcher manages to avoid the attempt.
Mihailovic misses with a takedown attempt - Watcher sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Watcher tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Watcher throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mihailovic's waist but Mihailovic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Watcher off to one side.
Mihailovic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Watcher.
Mukhtar Mihailovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Ray Watcher.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mihailovic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Watcher.
Mihailovic drops down looking for a counter takedown but Watcher sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Mihailovic drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mihailovic lands a couple of elbows.
Mihailovic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SU#
Mihailovic decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Watcher, up you get! #T1#
Watcher darts in looking for a takedown but Mihailovic gets double underhooks and turns Watcher into the cage.
Watcher takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Mihailovic shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mihailovic showed some decent athleticism there.
Mihailovic scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mihailovic is nestled in close to Watcher, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Mihailovic is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Watcher has managed to free his arm - good work.
Watcher moves into full guard. #T2#
Mihailovic wants to control from the top but Watcher keeps moving. #SUB2#
Mihailovic is sitting in close to Watcher's body. Watcher has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Mihailovic is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Mihailovic is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Watcher.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jimmy Ray Watcher!
Mukhtar Mihailovic was interviewed post fight and said 'That was a lucky shot he got on me. I have dominated every step of this combat.'.

Event: NYF Fight Night 56
Date: Jan 22, 2025

#R1#
Rivera shoots for a takedown but Conner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rivera shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Conner counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Conner.
Conner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Conner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Conner throws a punch but it's blocked by Rivera.
Conner gets underhooks to prevent Rivera's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Rivera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Conner blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Conner struggles to land a body shot inside as Rivera controls his hands.
Conner avoiding damage.
A short right from Conner on the inside. #T1#
Conner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Conner leaning against his opponent.
Conner stalling.
Rivera is looking to take this one to the mat.
Conner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rivera.
Rivera drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Conner holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Conner content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Conner's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#T2#
Conner pressing his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nikolas Conner.
Rivera shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Conner defends it nicely.
Rivera tries for a takedown but Conner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Conner has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Nikolas Conner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Conner moves into the clinch.
Conner misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Conner - that landed with a thud.
Conner has a couple of punches blocked by Rivera.
Rivera being controlled against the cage.#T3#
Rivera blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Conner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Conner.
Rivera blocks an elbow strike.
Conner has Rivera pushed against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Conner.
Rivera tries for a takedown. No joy.
Conner stalling against the cage. #T4#
Conner scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Conner has Rivera pressed against the cage.
Conner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rivera backwards.
Conner creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rivera's defenses.
Conner swings wildly with an uppercut but Rivera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Conner stalling against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Conner throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolas Conner dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Rivera circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rivera half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Conner misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Rivera counters with a nice double leg into side control. Conner won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Rivera wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Conner, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Rivera is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Conner is trying to escape and Rivera transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Conner is forced to tap! Nice work there by Rivera! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Antonio Rivera!

Event: Testes again
Date: Jan 19, 2025

#R1#
Warren Ramirez is looking to clinch.
Parker Ramirez avoids the body shot from Warren Ramirez.
Parker Ramirez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Warren Ramirez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #KD2#
Warren Ramirez staggers Parker Ramirez with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Parker Ramirez looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue!#CL#
Parker Ramirez moves into the clinch.
Parker Ramirez stalls.
Warren Ramirez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Parker Ramirez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Parker Ramirez has managed to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Warren Ramirez is looking to control Parker Ramirez's arms but Parker Ramirez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Warren Ramirez has his back to the cage. #BC#
Parker Ramirez manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Parker Ramirez moves into the clinch.#BC#
Parker Ramirez manages to break the clinch.
Warren Ramirez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Parker Ramirez swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1##CL#
Parker Ramirez has managed to clinch.
Parker Ramirez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Warren Ramirez.
Warren Ramirez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Parker Ramirez scores with a shoulder strike.
Warren Ramirez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Parker Ramirez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Warren Ramirez backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Parker Ramirez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Warren Ramirez's brow.
Parker Ramirez blocks an elbow strike from Warren Ramirez.
Parker Ramirez prevents Warren Ramirez from breaking the clinch.
Parker Ramirez is struggling to control the position.#T2#
A frustrated look appears on Warren Ramirez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The referee calls for Parker Ramirez to work.
Warren Ramirez wants to break free but Parker Ramirez has control.
Parker Ramirez stalls.
Parker Ramirez could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Parker Ramirez avoiding damage.
Parker Ramirez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Warren Ramirez avoids it.
Warren Ramirez stalling in the clinch but Parker Ramirez improves position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Parker Ramirez.
Warren Ramirez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Parker Ramirez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Warren Ramirez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Parker Ramirez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Parker Ramirez 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight for Parker Ramirez!
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight for Parker Ramirez!
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight for Parker Ramirez!

Parker Ramirez wins by unanimous decision!

Event: IFA 15: Country
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1#
Reyes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dahan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Freddy Reyes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reyes cracks Dahan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dahan slips under a jab.
Dahan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dahan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reyes.
Reyes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dahan.
Reyes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dahan.
Reyes throws a series of punches but Dahan avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dahan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Reyes scores with a shot to the body.
Reyes scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
Nice sprawl there from Reyes as Dahan shoots in.
Dahan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Reyes doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dahan goes for a double leg but Reyes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Reyes continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scooter Dahan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reyes is stalling here.
Dahan is looking for a takedown.
Reyes dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dahan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC#
Dahan manages to break the clinch.
Dahan avoids the body shot from Reyes.
Dahan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dahan shoots in looking for a takedown. Reyes tries to sprawl out of it but Dahan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Reyes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Reyes misses with a body shot.
Dahan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reyes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Dahan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dahan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dahan.
Dahan staying out of range there.
Reyes throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice body punch from Reyes.
Reyes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
Reyes punishes Dahan's body with a nice straight punch.
Reyes misses with a straight left.
A low kick from Dahan misses
enabling Reyes to counter with a crisp jab.
Reyes jabs at Dahan's body.
Reyes lands with a hook. Dahan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot by Reyes.
Dahan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Reyes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dahan somewhat.
A countering left hand to the body from Reyes misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Freddy Reyes dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Reyes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dahan.
Reyes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A left lands for Reyes.
Freddy Reyes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reyes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dahan misses with a left hand
and Reyes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reyes misses the shot to the body.
Dahan drops down looking for a counter takedown but Reyes sprawls and moves away.
Reyes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Reyes misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reyes misses with a body shot.
Reyes thuds a left hand into Dahan's body.#T1#
Dahan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reyes is fending him off so far but Dahan persists. Nope, Reyes circles away and we're back to standing.
Dahan shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scooter Dahan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dahan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Reyes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reyes throws a nice looking combination but Dahan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Reyes throws a shot to the body.
Reyes moves away from the strike by Dahan.
A good leg kick by Reyes.
Dahan misses with a hook.
Dahan dives in for a single leg takedown but Reyes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dahan is looking for a takedown.#T2#
Reyes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reyes lands with a light punch inside.
Reyes slows down the pace here.
Reyes is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T3#
A bit of stalling here from Reyes.
Dahan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Reyes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dahan looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Reyes stalling against the cage.
Dahan has Reyes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Reyes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dahan is trying to pull guard but Reyes has him pressed against the cage.
Reyes pressing his opponent against the cage. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dahan is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Reyes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dahan is defended easily by Reyes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Freddy Reyes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Reyes punishes Dahan's body with a nice straight punch.#TD#
Dahan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Reyes to the mat! Reyes manages to get full guard.
Dahan with a nice head shot there.
Dahan tries to free his leg and advance position but Reyes is retaining full guard.
Dahan is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Dahan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dahan wants to pass the guard but Reyes is keeping the position.
Dahan throws a big elbow that misses.
Dahan wants to control from the top but Reyes keeps moving.
Reyes seems keen to control Dahan's posture.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Donk. Reyes catches Dahan right on the button with a cross.#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.
Reyes throws a shot to the body.
Reyes lands a head shot.
Reyes scores with a nice head shot.
Reyes moves into range and connects with a jab.
Reyes cracks Dahan with an open hand slap.
Reyes throws out a loose jab but Dahan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reyes lands a jab to Dahan's midsection.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Reyes scores with a jab to the head.
Reyes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Reyes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dahan moves away.#T3#
Dahan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dahan with a poor takedown
and Reyes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reyes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dahan rather than just go for the knockout.
Reyes jabs Dahan right on the nose. Dahan blinks but takes it well.
Dahan goes for a double leg but Reyes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Reyes continues to drive forward.
A little jabbing left from Reyes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Reyes stalling in the clinch.
Reyes controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd are getting on Reyes's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Reyes has Dahan pushed against the cage.#T4#
Reyes just leaning against Dahan, taking a breather.
Freddy Reyes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Reyes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dahan backwards.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dahan looking for a takedown.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 25:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 25:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Freddy Reyes!
Freddy Reyes is the new lightweight champion!
After the big win, Freddy Reyes made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Hype Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Hopkin's Girl Loves Owen Wall
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1#
Martinez throws a series of strikes that have Viktor backpedaling.
Martinez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Viktor connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Martinez tumbling to the canvas! Viktor pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Martinez was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). The Viktor!
An out of breath The Viktor thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Farewell Umar - Jump says Bye
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1##TD#
Hagmedov feints and as Nelson raises his hands in defense, Hagmedov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nelson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hagmedov's guard. #REVB#
Hagmedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Hagmedov, not yet.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hagmedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nelson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Hagmedov keeps moving.
Nelson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hagmedov is trying to get back to half guard.
Nelson advances nicely into full mount. #T1##SUB2#
Nelson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Hagmedov turns into him and now he's in Nelson's guard.
Hagmedov is working Nelson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hagmedov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nelson's head.#SUB2#
Nelson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hagmedov distracts Nelson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Nelson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hagmedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hagmedov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nelson has momentary wrist control but Hagmedov slips an elbow through the middle.
Hagmedov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hagmedov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hagmedov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#ROC#Nelson is rocked!
Hagmedov distracts Nelson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hagmedov works over Nelson with some ground and pound from guard.
Hagmedov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nelson is still in real trouble! Can Hagmedov finish him?
Hagmedov postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Nelson covers up, he's hurt! Hagmedov keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Hagmedov and the ref steps in to end the fight! Hagmedov can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Umar Hagmedov!
Post fight, Umar Hagmedov stared into the camera and said 'I want to thank just fights for giving me a chance to say my good bye and thanks for everything…i’m laying them down.'.

Event: NYF Fight Night 55
Date: Jan 15, 2025

#R1#
Dragusin just misses with a punch to the body.
Jolt lands with an overhand left.
Dragusin slips a straight right by Jolt.
Jolt falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dragusin counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Sylvester Jolt has been cut.
Jolt darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dragusin closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Jolt! Dragusin dives in looking to finish! Jolt is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Radu Dragusin!
Radu Dragusin took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: JF 53 - Killers Rejoice?!
Date: Jan 15, 2025

#R1#
Olsen fails with the takedown.#TD#
Olsen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hickman on his heels. He'll look to pass Hickman's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB2#
Hickman is looking to cinch up a triangle. Olsen throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Hickman's body to avoid the submission. Hickman has instead reached around Olsen's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Hickman arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Brenden Hickman!

Event: IFA 14: New Year
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1#
Hanson fails to land with a series of punches.
Wei with the counter takedown but Hanson avoids it easily.
Hanson lands a nice shot to the body.
Wei misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hanson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wei.
Hanson throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wei walks into a left hand.
Hanson lands a leg kick that knocks Wei off balance momentarily.#T1#
Wei shoots and misses
and Hanson counters with a series of strikes. Wei will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mike Hanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quek Wei.
Wei with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hanson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wei thinking.
Hanson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wei looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wei fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hanson avoids it really well and circles away.
Hanson cracks a nice hook into Wei's ribs.#T2#
Wei ducks right into an uppercut from Hanson.
Wei will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hanson feinted with a counter takedown.
Wei has a takedown stuffed.
Hanson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wei was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanson.
A telegraphed right hand from Hanson misses the target.
Hanson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wei manages to avoid it.
Hanson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hanson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wei has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hanson with the inside leg kick. #T3#
Hanson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wei was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanson.
Hanson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wei.
Hanson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wei was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanson.
Wei shoots in looking for a takedown but Hanson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wei's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hanson stuffs the takedown attempt from Wei. Wei gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice body punch from Hanson. #T4#
Hanson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hanson lands a right hook to the body.
Hanson lands a right hook to the body.
Hanson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wei was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanson.
Wei fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hanson avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Danga de danga de dang - Hanson scores with a four punch combination!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Hanson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Wei dives in and grabs Hanson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hanson pushes down on Wei's head and hops out.
Wei shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hanson counters with a right hand to the body.
Mike Hanson is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice sprawl there from Hanson as Wei shoots in.
Mike Hanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quek Wei.
Hanson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hanson lands a really nice looking cross but Wei seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wei looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hanson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wei can do to turn this around?#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Hanson. Wei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wei drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hanson defends it well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wei is defended easily by Hanson.
Wei closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hanson circles away.
Hanson lands with a slapping head kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Wei might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hanson has got the better of the exchanges.
Wei shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hanson pinned against the cage. Hanson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Quek Wei is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Hanson just misses with a punch to the body.
Wei throws out a counter right but Hanson avoids it with no problem.
Hanson is looking to wear down Wei with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wei shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hanson sprawls well. Hanson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wei gets slowly back to his feet.
Hanson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hanson swings for the body but Wei moves out of range.
Wei slips under a jab.
Wei is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mike Hanson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wei looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hanson is fending him off so far but Wei persists. Nope, Hanson circles away and we're back to standing.
Wei looks for a takedown but Hanson sprawls well.#T3#
Hanson throws a leg kick which misses Wei's front leg but catches the back leg as Wei tries to avoid it.
Hanson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wei.
Mike Hanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanson lands a nice shot to the body.
Hanson keeps Wei at a distance using the push kick.
A cross from Hanson lands.
Hanson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wei.
Hanson scores with a leg kick. #T4#
Hanson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hanson lands a jab.
Wei misses with a takedown attempt - Hanson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hanson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Both fighters circling a little - Hanson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hanson takes a swing at Wei's ribcage but misses.
Wei tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Hanson 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#
Hanson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wei shoots in and drives through. Hanson sprawls well.
Wei ducks under a wild hook from Hanson.
Wei shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hanson as he avoids it easily.
Wei on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wei walks into a stiff left hand from Hanson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Hanson.
Wei has his takedown stuffed
and Hanson counters with a right hand to the body.
Mike Hanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quek Wei.#T1#
Hanson punishes Wei's body with a nice straight punch.
Hanson throws a body punch but Wei moves out of range.
Hanson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hanson throws a nice head kick!
Wei shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hanson defends it nicely.
Wei shoots in for a takedown but Hanson shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Hanson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Hanson just misses with a punch to the body.
Hanson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Weis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wei with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hanson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wei takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hanson throws a shot to the body.
Hanson digs a good body shot into Wei's ribs.
Hanson tests Wei's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC#Wei is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanson lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Wei up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Hanson from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Wei's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Hanson!

Event: JF 51 - Gibbs the Toad Hunter
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD2#
Li manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Inoue on his heels. He'll look to pass Inoue's guard now, I'm sure.
Inoue knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Li on the ground.#SUB#
Inoue working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Li doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Li manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Li won't allow Inoue to sweep him here.
Inoue lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Inoue trying to control but Li is working from the bottom.
Inoue will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Inoue preventing the sweep.
Inoue looking to sit in guard and control but Li gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Li avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Inoue has his foot on Li's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Li works his way back into a safe position though.#T1##SUB#
Inoue is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Li defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Inoue is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Inoue is breathing heavily.
Li postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Li forces his way into half guard.
Li wants to lay and pray for a moment but Inoue keeps working.
Li frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Li is trying to take his opponent's back. #T2#
Li wants to control the pace but Inoue is squirming around nicely.
Inoue is looking to improve his position but Li isn't that keen on the idea.
Inoue is trying to escape the mount but Li keeps good control and instead manages to take Inoue's back. #SUB2#
Inoue won't enjoy being in this position. Li looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Inoue is tapping - it's over boys! Li picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mikael Li!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 10, 2025

#R1#
Bombfist fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bombfist fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dixon misses with an uppercut. #TD2#
Dixon shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dixon stalling.
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. Dixon connects with a nice short shot to Bombfist's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bombfist holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bombfist on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bombfist wants to control but Dixon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dixon controlling the action here.
Dixon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Bombfist wants to get back to his feet.
Dixon working Bombfist over with strikes.
Bombfist is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dixon landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Well, if Dixon 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.
Dixon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bombfist keeps working.
Dixon looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bombfist with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T2#
Dixon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dixon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dixon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dixon is taking a breather. Bombfist says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Dixon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bombfist defending well though.
Bombfist trying to hold on to Dixon's head to control him but Dixon postures up.
Dixon drops an elbow to the side of Bombfist's head.
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. Dixon connects with a nice short shot to Bombfist's temple.
Bombfist wants to control but Dixon is keeping busy. #T3#
Bombfist gets back to full guard.
Bombfist looking to control.
Dixon won't allow Bombfist to get back to his feet.
Dixon distracts Bombfist with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dixon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dixon is taking a breather. Bombfist says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Dixon working the head and body with strikes.
Dixon drops an elbow to the side of Bombfist's head.
Dixon is nestled in close to Bombfist, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dixon controlling the pace.
Dixon takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
Dixon is controlling the pace.
Bombfist makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bombfist.
Bombfist is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dixon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gray Dixon 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##TD2#
Dixon dives in and scores a takedown into Bombfist's guard.
Bombfist is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Dixon dives into side control. #REVR#
Bombfist struggling a bit here.
Bombfist taking a bit of punishment here - Dixon scoring with strikes.
Bombfist looking for a sweep but Dixon has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Dixon lands a big shot there that rocks Bombfist but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #ROC2#Bombfist is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Guille Bombfist has been cut.
Dixon controlling the pace for now.
Oh Bombfist is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dixon postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Bombfist in real trouble here! The ref calls for Bombfist to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gray Dixon!

Event: JF 48 - Jacobs' Open the Gate?
Date: Jan 08, 2025

#R1#
Watcher shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Li pinned against the cage. Li gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Watcher bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Li gets back to half guard.
Li tries to roll over but Watcher keeps him under control.
Li really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Watcher. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li works his way to full guard. Good work.
Li is pulling down on Watcher's head. It's preventing any offense from Watcher, at least for the moment.
Li tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Watcher slips nicely into half guard.
Li is controlling Watcher's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Watcher controlling the action here.
Li is pressing down on Watcher's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Li wants to sweep here but Watcher controlling him for the moment.
Watcher tries to free his leg and advance position but Li is retaining full guard.
Li looking to hit a scissor sweep but Watcher is one step ahead there.
Watcher is fighting to break Li's control of his arms but Li is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#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.
Watcher trying to control the position from guard on top but Li is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Li is on top in guard. #REVB#
Li lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Li avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Li sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Li with a nice head shot there.#T3##SUB#
Watcher looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Li scoring with punches to the head and body.
Li working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Watcher's head.
Li lands a couple of digs.
Li stands up over Watcher, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Li postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Watcher covers up, he's hurt! Li keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Li and the ref steps in to end the fight! Li can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wulong Li!
A victorious Wulong Li thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: JF 49 - Fu Li vs Ortega
Date: Jan 08, 2025

#R1#
Baetens walks into a jab.
Martinez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Baetens throws a push kick but Martinez slaps the foot to one side.
Baetens goes for a double leg but Martinez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Martinez continues to drive forward.
Baetens is trying to pull guard but Martinez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Baetens has a couple of punches blocked by Martinez.
Baetens tries to work over Martinez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Martinez wants a takedown but no success here. #TD#
Baetens jumps into guard, dragging Martinez to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Baetens looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Martinez passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Martinez is trying to get an arm triangle but Baetens is defending well. #T1#
Baetens is not content to let Martinez control the position.
Martinez just content to control the position.
Martinez tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Martinez fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The ground and pound from Martinez seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Baetens is pushing Martinez's head away, looking to escape. Martinez manages to hold on to the position though.
Martinez throws an elbow but Baetens slips to the side and avoids it well.
Martinez fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Martinez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Martinez wants to control but Baetens is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Martinez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Baetens tries to buck Martinez off but Martinez is having none of it.
Martinez with the ground and pound but Baetens regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Baetens blocking the ground and pound attempt from Martinez.
Baetens preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Martinez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Well, if Martinez 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.
Martinez trying to control from half guard but Baetens is working away.
Martinez thows a huge punch but Baetens dodges it nicely.
Baetens slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but Baetens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baetens working a defensive guard here. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Martinez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Martinez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Martinez stuffs the takedown attempt from Baetens. Baetens gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lorenzo Baetens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martinez lands a nice shot that snaps Baetens's head back.
Martinez scores with a three punch combo!
A big right from Baetens misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martinez wants to land a leg kick but Baetens is out of range.
Martinez lands with a hook. Baetens tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Baetens is looking to clinch.
Martinez unleashes a big counter combination but Baetens bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kino Martinez dominated that round.
That's time! Baetens's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Martinez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Baetens looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A punch combination from Martinez misses.
Martinez throws a nice looking combination but Baetens bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Martinez looks to land a combination but Baetens avoids it well.
Baetens darts in trying to clinch
letting Martinez counter with a right hand.
Baetens showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Martinez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baetens closes the distance looking to clinch
and Baetens takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Martinez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Baetens is looking to clinch.
Baetens blocks a leg kick.
Baetens wants to clinch up but Martinez keeps it at a distance.
Kino Martinez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baetens shoots in looking for a takedown but Martinez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Baetens's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Baetens looks for the body kick but Martinez saw that one coming.
Martinez throws a counter combo.
Baetens goes for a double leg but Martinez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Martinez continues to drive forward.
Baetens is pressed up against the cage. Martinez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Baetens down to the mat. Baetens avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Baetens really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Baetens fails with the takedown
and Martinez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lorenzo Baetens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baetens tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Martinez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Baetens tries to clinch
and Martinez counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice cross by Martinez.
Baetens avoids a punch combination nicely.
Martinez is looking to score with low kicks.
Martinez misses with a two punch combination.
Baetens wants to clinch
and Martinez counters with a stiff right hand.
Martinez misses with a series of wild punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baetens throws a looping overhand right but Martinez ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Martinez misses with the combination.
Baetens seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Baetens tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Martinez swivels and escapes.
Lorenzo Baetens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martinez lands with a straight right. Baetens didn't see that one coming.
Baetens tries to clinch up
and Martinez counters with a one-two to the body.
Martinez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Baetens is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Baetens throws a right and a left that Martinez avoids nicely.
Baetens fails with an attempt to clinch. #T4#
Baetens with a lazy takedown attempt
and Martinez counters with a nice uppercut.
Baetens shoots in and drives through. Martinez sprawls well.
Baetens doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Martinez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Martinez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baetens is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Martinez unleashes a big counter combination but Baetens bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Martinez looks to land a combination but Baetens avoids it well.
Baetens throws a leg kick
and Martinez counters with a straight right hand.
Baetens doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Martinez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kino Martinez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Martinez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baetens circles away quickly and effectively.
Baetens thinks about countering with a head kick.
Lorenzo Baetens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Martinez lunges at Baetens with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Baetens's hand. #CL#
Baetens moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Baetens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baetens looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Martinez scores with a sloppy right hand. Baetens should have avoided that one.
Martinez throws a one two combo.
Baetens closes the distance looking to clinch
and Martinez counters with a one-two to the body.
Baetens tries for a takedown but Martinez circles away easily
and Martinez counters with a series of strikes. Baetens will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martinez throws a series of punches but Baetens moves out of range. #T1##CL#
Baetens closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Martinez breaks from the clinch.
Martinez moves out of range of the body kick from Baetens.
Martinez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A punch combination from Martinez misses.
Martinez works over Baetens's head and body with a nice combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Martinez scores with a four punch combination!
Baetens on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Baetens fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Martinez avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Martinez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Baetens avoids a punch combination nicely.
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!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Baetens checks a leg kick.
Martinez throws a right and a left that Baetens avoids nicely.
Martinez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Baetens tries to clinch up but Martinez circles away and keeps his distance.
Baetens shoots for a takedown but Martinez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lorenzo Baetens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baetens fails with the takedown
and Martinez counters with a three punch combo that has Baetens backing up. Baetens nods at Martinez to acknowledge the strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Martinez lunges at Baetens with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Baetens's hand.
Baetens gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Martinez.
Martinez stalks Baetens and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Baetens's face. Baetens staggers backwards, shaken.
Martinez moves out of range as Baetens throws a body kick. #CL#
Baetens closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Baetens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baetens tries to clinch up.
Baetens doesn't manage to clinch there - Martinez circles away.
Baetens wants to clinch up but Martinez keeps it at a distance.
Martinez is looking for the big counter here.
Baetens wants to clinch up but Martinez keeps it at a distance.
Martinez is looking for the big counter here.#T4#
Baetens shoots for a takedown but Martinez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Martinez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Baetens checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL#
Baetens instigates a clinch.
Baetens tries to stall but Martinez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Martinez tries to circle away but Baetens has him pinned against the cage.
Baetens is stalling here. #TD#
Baetens drags the fight down to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martinez trying to control but Baetens is working from the bottom.
Lorenzo Baetens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kino Martinez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Baetens working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Martinez.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kino Martinez!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 07, 2025

#R1#
Dixon lands a nice shot to the body.
Galvao darts in looking for a takedown but Dixon gets double underhooks and turns Galvao into the cage. #BC2#
Dixon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dixon thuds a left hand into Galvao's body.#TD2#
Dixon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dixon showed some decent athleticism there.
Dixon throwing shots but Galvao is blocking nicely.
Dixon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dixon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dixon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dixon controlling the action here. #T1#
Dixon is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dixon content to control rather than advance. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Galvao tries to roll over but Dixon keeps him under control.
Dixon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Galvao's head.
Galvao trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Dixon manages to pass to mount!
Dixon with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dixon cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Dixon lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Dixon controlling from the full mount.
Galvao is in all sorts of trouble here. #T3#
Dixon controlling the pace for now.
Dixon cracks Galvao with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Dixon postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Galvao bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Dixon and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gray Dixon!

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