Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: HFC28:Clarke vs Dobrosavljevic
Date: Dec 24, 2022

#R1##CL#
Baker Wright rushes Della Maddalena and presses him up against the cage.
Baker Wright misses with the head strike.
Baker Wright throws a head punch that misses.
Baker Wright tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Della Maddalena's elbow.
Della Maddalena avoids the elbow strike from Baker Wright, against the cage.
Della Maddalena tries to circle away but Baker Wright has him pinned against the cage.
Della Maddalena gets underhooks to prevent Baker Wright's takedown attempt.
Della Maddalena on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Baker Wright wants to take the fight to the mat but Della Maddalena manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Della Maddalena letting Baker Wright take a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker Wright swings wildly with an uppercut but Della Maddalena uses good head movement to avoid it.
Della Maddalena blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baker Wright keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Della Maddalena's efforts to push away.#T1#
Baker Wright slows down the pace here.
A frustrated look appears on Della Maddalena's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Della Maddalena is trying to push Baker Wright away but Baker Wright has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Baker Wright misses with a punch on the inside.
Della Maddalena is looking to break free of the clinch but Baker Wright has double underhooks.
Baker Wright with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Baker Wright changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Della Maddalena fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tate Baker Wright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baker Wright slips a jab and a cross from Della Maddalena.
Baker Wright seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Della Maddalena fails to land with a series of punches. #T2#
Baker Wright showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Della Maddalena.
Della Maddalena lands with a shot to the body.
Della Maddalena throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Baker Wright fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Della Maddalena, pushing him back against the cage.
Baker Wright stalls.
Della Maddalena wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Baker Wright fails to land.
Baker Wright displaying some good clinch control by pressing Della Maddalena up against the cage.
Della Maddalena blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baker Wright has Della Maddalena pressed against the cage, preventing Della Maddalena from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Baker Wright looking for a takedown.
Baker Wright manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Baker Wright wants a takedown but no success here.
Baker Wright swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Baker Wright missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Della Maddalena.
Baker Wright fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baker Wright tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Della Maddalena's elbow.
Della Maddalena is trying to break the clinch but Baker Wright is controlling him.
Baker Wright has a couple of punches blocked by Della Maddalena.
Baker Wright throws a head punch that misses.
Baker Wright controlling the action here for a moment.
Baker Wright misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baker Wright misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Della Maddalena.
Della Maddalena working hard to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tate Baker Wright dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Della Maddalena throws a right and a left that Baker Wright avoids nicely. #CL#
Baker Wright closes the distance and pushes Della Maddalena back into the cage.
Baker Wright throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Baker Wright just misses with a elbow thrown towards Della Maddalena's brow.
Baker Wright has Della Maddalena pressed against the cage, preventing Della Maddalena from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Baker Wright misses with some punches.
Baker Wright misses with a short punch on the inside.
Della Maddalena blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Della Maddalena tries to break the clinch but Baker Wright is controlling the position.
Baker Wright can't find room to land a body shot as Della Maddalena controls the action.
Della Maddalena wants to break the clinch but can't.
Della Maddalena is trying to push Baker Wright away but Baker Wright has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T1#
Baker Wright just leaning against Della Maddalena, taking a breather.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Baker Wright.
Baker Wright misses with a body punch.
Baker Wright tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Della Maddalena's elbow.
Baker Wright working aggressively here.
Baker Wright definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Della Maddalena looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Baker Wright misses with a punch on the inside.
Della Maddalena blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tate Baker Wright has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Baker Wright looking for a takedown.
Della Maddalena blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baker Wright is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Della Maddalena can do to turn this around?
Baker Wright keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Della Maddalena's efforts to push away.
Baker Wright throws a punch but it's blocked by Della Maddalena. #T2#
Baker Wright leaning against his opponent.
Baker Wright looking to throw knees to the head but Della Maddalena is blocking nicely.
Baker Wright swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baker Wright has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Della Maddalena avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Della Maddalena blocks an uppercut.
Baker Wright tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baker Wright misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baker Wright.
Baker Wright will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Della Maddalena up against the cage.
Baker Wright has Della Maddalena pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Della Maddalena manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tate Baker Wright. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Baker Wright misses with the head strike.
Baker Wright prevents Della Maddalena from breaking the clinch.
Baker Wright tries to throw a body punch but Della Maddalena avoids it by throwing Baker Wright back against the cage.
Della Maddalena blocks an uppercut.
Baker Wright drops down looking for an ankle pick but Della Maddalena pulls his leg out and moves away.
Baker Wright goes for a double leg but Della Maddalena avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Della Maddalena continues to drive forward.
Baker Wright wants to take the fight to the mat but Della Maddalena manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Baker Wright throws an elbow that misses.
Baker Wright has a couple of punches blocked by Della Maddalena.
Della Maddalena tries to break free but Baker Wright pushes him back against the cage.
Baker Wright avoiding damage.
Della Maddalena gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Baker Wright. #T4#
Della Maddalena can't break the clinch.
Della Maddalena has had enough of the clinch but Baker Wright keeps him there for the moment.
Baker Wright tries to land knees in the clinch but Della Maddalena avoids the damage to the body.
Baker Wright taking a breather.
Della Maddalena wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Baker Wright has him pressed against the cage.
Della Maddalena looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baker Wright has a couple of punches blocked by Della Maddalena.
Baker Wright wants to take the fight to the mat but Della Maddalena manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Della Maddalena blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tate Baker Wright dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Baker Wright moves into the clinch.
Della Maddalena wants to get back to striking at distance but Baker Wright won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baker Wright.
Baker Wright keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Della Maddalena's efforts to push away.
Baker Wright tries to land knees in the clinch but Della Maddalena avoids the damage to the body.
Baker Wright misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Baker Wright fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker Wright throws a head punch that misses.
Baker Wright swings wildly with an uppercut but Della Maddalena uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baker Wright throws a punch but it's blocked by Della Maddalena. #T1#
Baker Wright misses with a punch to the body.
Baker Wright swings wildly with an uppercut but Della Maddalena uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Baker Wright pulls guard effortlessly.
Baker Wright wants to sweep but no luck.
Baker Wright is looking to stand up but Della Maddalena isn't so interested in that idea.
Della Maddalena wants to stand but Baker Wright is controlling his posture from full guard.
Baker Wright is adopting a defensive guard.
Della Maddalena prevents Baker Wright from getting back to his feet. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Baker Wright throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #SUB#
Baker Wright looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Della Maddalena is defending well. Baker Wright quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Della Maddalena has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Baker Wright celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tate Baker Wright!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 27, 2022

#R1#
Evans looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dijakovic unleashes a big counter combination but Evans bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Evans misses with a looping left.
Dijakovic on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Evans keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dijakovic defending well as Evans loads up on a big left hand.
Dijakovic lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Evans cracks Dijakovic with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Dijakovic tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Evans pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Dijakovic is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darell Evans!
Darell Evans was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: EMPIRE 18: Riak vs Polo 2
Date: Oct 22, 2022

#R1##CL#
Miller moves into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Miller scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Miller scores with a shoulder strike.
Gane is trying to force a seperation but Miller has the dominant position.
Miller lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Miller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gane's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Miller.
Gane misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Miller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Miller closes the distance and clinches.
Miller lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller lands a shoulder strike.
Miller lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gane backwards.
A short right from Miller.
Miller lands with a left to the head.
Gane tries to break the clinch but Miller is controlling the position.
A shot in the inside from Miller. #T1#
Gane taking a breather.
Miller definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Miller throws a punch but it's blocked by Gane.
Gane blocks an uppercut.
Miller throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Miller on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Miller.
Miller gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gane. #BC#
Miller breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Miller moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Miller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Miller fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gane, pushing him back against the cage.
Miller lands a left hand.
Miller working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Miller lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gane backwards. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gane wants to take the fight to the mat but Miller manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Miller.
Miller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ganes head.
Miller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Miller scores with a nice short uppercut.
Miller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Miller lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Miller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Miller pushes Gane up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Miller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Miller has closed the distance and engaged Gane in a clinch. #BC#
Miller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Miller darts in and clinches Gane up against the cage.
Miller lands with a light punch inside.
Miller lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gane backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Miller. #T3#
Miller has a couple of punches blocked by Gane.
Miller lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Miller manages to break the clinch.
Gane swats away the attempt to clinch by Miller.
Gane tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Gane gets a double leg takedown into Miller's guard.
Gane throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Miller works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gane throwing strikes from guard but Miller blocks nicely.
Gane postures up in Miller's guard and throws a big left but Miller blocks it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gane's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gane throwing strikes from guard but Miller blocks nicely.
Gane in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Miller utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gane throwing strikes from guard but Miller blocks nicely.
Gane throws a big elbow that misses.
Gane trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gane accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gane keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Miller's head.
Gane throws a big elbow that misses.
Gane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miller utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Felix Miller dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
An inside leg kick lands from Miller.
Miller jabs Gane right on the nose. Gane blinks but takes it well.
Gane misses with a takedown
letting Miller counter with a right hand. #CL#
Miller closes the distance and pushes Gane back into the cage.
Gane wants a takedown but no success here.
A head punch on the inside from Miller fails to land.
Miller working aggressively here. #BC#
Miller breaks the clinch.
Miller closes the distance but Gane moves to the side #TD2#
and Gane counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gane.
Gane in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gane has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gane is looking to work some ground and pound but Miller has wrist control.
Miller knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gane on the ground.
Gane lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Gane throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gane with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gane looking to pass the guard.
Gane lands a couple of elbows.
Francis Gane has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gane postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gane throwing strikes but missing.
Gane postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gane is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Miller has momentary wrist control but Gane slips an elbow through the middle.
Gane throws a strike but Miller rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Miller prevents Gane from getting back to his feet.
Miller has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller stops Gane from standing up.
Miller will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Francis Gane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gane misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Felix Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francis Gane.
Gane throws a right hand that Miller ducks under and follows up with a left that Miller also avoids with ease.#CL#
Gane tries to keep at a distance but Miller has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gane has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Miller is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Miller prevents a takedown attempt there.
Felix Miller has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Miller softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Miller makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Miller is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gane tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gane is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Miller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gane can do to turn this around?#BC#
Miller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Miller closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Miller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Miller gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gane.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Miller.
Gane wants a takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miller lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Miller.
Miller lands a hook to the side of the head.
Miller lands a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Felix Miller dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Miller moves into the clinch.
Miller lands with a light punch inside.
Miller misses with the head strike.
Miller lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gane backwards.
Miller misses with some punches.
Gane takes a shot to the head.
Miller lands a shoulder strike.
Miller softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Miller lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Miller.
Miller has a couple of punches blocked by Gane.
A nice right hand lands inside from Miller.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller lands a hook to the side of the head.
Miller lands with a right to the head.
Miller lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gane backwards. #ROC#Gane is rocked!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Miller.
Gane is still on wobbly legs! Can Miller finish him?#T1#
Gane has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Miller is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A nice right hand lands inside from Miller.
Miller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Miller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Miller lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Miller connects with the punch.#CL#
Miller moves into range and clinches up with Gane.
Miller pushes Gane back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Miller breaks from the clinch.
Gane seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
Miller moves into the clinch.
Gane blocking some punches.
Gane goes for a takedown attempt but Miller pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Miller displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gane.
Francis Gane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Felix Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francis Gane.#T2#
Miller is looking to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gane swats away the attempt to clinch by Miller.
Gane with a lazy takedown attempt
and Miller counters with a straight right hand.
Felix Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Miller has closed the distance and engaged Gane in a clinch.
Miller lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gane backwards.
Miller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ganes head.
Miller lands with a short shot to the head.
Gane goes for a takedown attempt but Miller pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Miller tries to clinch up but Gane circles away and keeps his distance.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gane swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Miller wants to clinch.
And Gane tries to counter it with a takedown but Miller pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T3#
Gane moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL#
Miller closes the distance and clinches.
A short left from Miller.
Miller gets through Gane's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Gane fails to land.
A short left from Miller.
Miller lands with a left to the head.
Miller lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Miller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ganes head.
Miller lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gane backwards. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gane has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Miller after a bit of a struggle.
Miller working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Miller lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gane backwards.
Miller lands a hook that snaps the head of Gane backwards.
Gane takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Miller manages to break the clinch.
Miller takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gane fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Miller avoids it really well and circles away.
Gane gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Miller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Miller rushes Gane and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gane throws a punch but it's blocked by Miller.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:26
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Miller!
Felix Miller seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: HFC17:Peramaki vs Tight
Date: Oct 15, 2022

#R1#
Della Maddalena throws a low kick but Callwell moves out of range easily.
Callwell ducks under a wild hook from Della Maddalena.
Della Maddalena ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Callwell moves away.
Callwell shoots in but Della Maddalena avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Della Maddalena stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Della Maddalena wants it to stay on the feet.
Della Maddalena throws a counter combo.
Della Maddalena swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Callwell fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Callwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Della Maddalena misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Della Maddalena throws a left that rocks Callwell and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Della Maddalena dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Callwell regain composure! #ROC2#Callwell is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Henry Callwell has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU2#
Della Maddalena stands up.
Oh Callwell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Callwell with a poor takedown
and Della Maddalena counters with a right hand from hell and Callwell is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leo Della Maddalena!

Event: Highland 195
Date: Sep 30, 2022

#R1#
Dubois misses with a hook
enabling Be to counter with a crisp jab.
Dubois throws an off balance right hand
and Be counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A head kick by Dubois misses
and Be counters with a leg kick.
Dubois swings widly with a right hand
and Be counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Daniel Dubois seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Be takes one to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Jota Be has been cut.
Dubois throws an off balance right hand
and Be counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dubois misses with a combination
and Be counters with a nice uppercut.
Dubois throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Be counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dubois throws a lazy uppercut
and Be counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick from Be, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dubois misses with a hook
and Be counters with an outside leg kick.
Dubois throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Be counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dubois looks winded!
Dubois misses with a combination
and Be counters with a leg kick.
Be lands with a good body shot.#T1##KD#
Be sends Dubois crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Be is motioning to the referee to let Dubois up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Be lands a brutal uppercut that launches Dubois off his feet! Dubois tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jota Be!

Event: HFC12:Khamaev vs Hattori
Date: Sep 17, 2022

#R1#
Della Maddalena uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nemkov.
Della Maddalena rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nemkov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nemkov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Della Maddalena in his tracks.
Nemkov misses the shot to the body.
Nemkov moves out of range as Della Maddalena strikes.#CL2#
Nemkov has Della Maddalena up against the cage in a clinch.
Della Maddalena is trying to break the clinch but Nemkov is controlling him.#BC2#
Nemkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Nemkov catches Della Maddalena right on the button with a cross.#CUT2#It looks like Leo Della Maddalena has been cut.
Nemkov throws a shot to the body.
Nemkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Della Maddalena.
Nemkov tests Della Maddalena's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Nemkov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Nemkov as he connects with a hook.
Nemkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Della Maddalena.
Della Maddalena went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nemkov misses with a wild body shot.
Della Maddalena throws a sloppy head kick
and Nemkov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Della Maddalena throws a low kick, looking for Nemkov's leg but Nemkov calmly moves out of range.
Nemkov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Della Maddalena moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Della Maddalena misses with a few strikes there.
Della Maddalena uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nemkov.
Nemkov staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nemkov! But no joy.
Della Maddalena on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nemkov lands a nice looking body shot.
Jab from Nemkov.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nemkov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Della Maddalena falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nemkov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Della Maddalena throws a right and a left that Nemkov avoids nicely.
Nemkov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nemkov lands with an uppercut that bounces Della Maddalena off the cage and back into range.
Nemkov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nemkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Della Maddalena sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nemkov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nemkov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Della Maddalena moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Della Maddalena seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Della Maddalena slips a jab from Nemkov.
Nemkov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T3#
Della Maddalena slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Nemkov.
Decent striking displayed by Nemkov there.
Nemkov catches Della Maddalena with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nemkov connects with a body shot.
Nemkov looks to land a combination but Della Maddalena avoids it well.
Nemkov throws a hook to the side of Della Maddalena's head but Della Maddalena sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Some wild striking there from Della Maddalena.
Nemkov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nemkov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Della Maddalena avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Nemkov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nemkov scores with a nice strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Della Maddalena misses with a series of wild punches.
Nemkov cracks Della Maddalena with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nemkov thuds a left hand into Della Maddalena's body.
Nice cross by Nemkov.
Eduradr Nemkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Della Maddalena! #CUT#It looks like Eduradr Nemkov has been cut.
Della Maddalena throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nemkov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#Della Maddalena is rocked!
Della Maddalena gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Nemkov points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Della Maddalena wakes up just in time to hear Nemkov thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eduradr Nemkov!
Eduradr Nemkov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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

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

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

Event: EMPIRE FN8
Date: Sep 07, 2022

#R1#
Brooks swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gane.
Gane shoots in but no luck this time.
Gane takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brooks scores with a body shot.
Brooks throws a combination. Gane tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL2#
Brooks instigates a clinch.
Gane misses with a punch to the body.
Brooks slowing the pace effectively.
A right hand to the body from Brooks.
A right hand to the body from Brooks.
Brooks lands a body punch in the clinch.
Brooks lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brooks lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gane being controlled against the cage.
Brooks stalling against the cage. #T1#
Brooks lands a hook to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Brooks lands a right hand.
Brooks is struggling to control the position.
Brooks lands a shoulder strike.
Brooks scores with a hook to the body.
Gane goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brooks prevents it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brooks creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brooks looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brooks presses Gane against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Brooks.
Brooks controlling the action here for a moment.
Brooks works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T2#
Brooks lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brooks.
Brooks stalling the fight.
Brooks lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Brooks on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Brooks.
Brooks is leaning against Gane and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Brooks lands a hook that snaps the head of Gane backwards.
Brooks is pressed up against the cage. Gane has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brooks down to the mat. Brooks avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francis Gane. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Brooks closes the distance and clinches.
Brooks works on Gane's body with a couple of short punches.
Brooks lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brooks scores with a hook to the body.
Brooks lands an uppercut.#T3##BC2#
Brooks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brooks works the jab nicely.
Gane takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Brooks takes the fight into the clinch.
Brooks working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gane can't break the clinch.
Gane letting Brooks take a breather here.
The referee calls for Brooks to work.
Brooks lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gane.
Brooks working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brooks works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Brooks effectively controlling the action here.#T4#
A right hand to the body from Brooks.
Brooks lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brooks is leaning against Gane and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A body shot lands from Brooks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gane can't break the clinch.
Gane is looking for a takedown.
Gane's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The referee calls for Brooks to work.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Brooks scores with a hook to the body.
Brooks lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pepper Brooks dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Brooks pushes Gane back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Brooks as the two fighters clinch.
Brooks lands a body punch in the clinch.
Brooks lands a shot to the body.
Gane wants to take the fight to the mat but Brooks manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Brooks is leaning against Gane and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Brooks's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Pepper Brooks seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gane tries to circle away but Brooks has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks lands a body punch in the clinch.
Brooks lands with a light punch inside.
Brooks pressing his opponent against the cage.
Brooks stalling the fight. #T1#
Brooks stalling. #BC2#
Brooks manages to break the clinch.
Brooks lands a jab to the head. #CL2#
Brooks clinches with his opponent.
A nice left hand lands by Brooks.
Brooks is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Brooks avoiding damage.
Brooks lands a shot to the body.
Brooks digs a right hand underneath Gane's ribcage. Gane let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Brooks lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brooks lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brooks holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T2#
Brooks lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Brooks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brooks cracks Gane with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gane takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brooks lands with an uppercut that bounces Gane off the cage and back into range.
Pepper Brooks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gane gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brooks.
Brooks scores with a one two! Gane had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Brooks is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Brooks misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brooks's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Brooks duly obliges. #CL2#
Brooks rushes Gane and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Brooks - that landed with a thud.
Come on Brooks - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brooks creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Brooks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brooks lands a body shot. #BC2#
Brooks breaks the clinch.
Gane shoots in and drives through. Brooks sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francis Gane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brooks lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gane moves out of range of the leg kick from Brooks.
Gane shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Brooks drives through and clinches with Gane against the cage.
Brooks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brooks will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gane up against the cage.
Brooks cracks Gane with a nice body shot.
Brooks lands an uppercut.#T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Brooks.
Brooks has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brooks is struggling to control the position.
Brooks stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short body shot lands from Brooks as the two fighters clinch.
The referee calls for Brooks to work.
Gane wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brooks lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brooks pushes Gane back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Brooks.
Brooks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Come on Brooks - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Brooks lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pepper Brooks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Brooks listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Brooks lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brooks presses Gane against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Brooks lands a body punch in the clinch.
Brooks lands with a light punch inside.
Brooks prevents Gane from breaking the clinch.
Gane letting Brooks take a breather here.
Brooks taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks is pressed up against the cage. Gane has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brooks down to the mat. Brooks avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Brooks feints and then cracks Gane's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gane down.
Pepper Brooks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brooks cracks Gane with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Jab by Brooks.
Francis Gane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Brooks has closed the distance and engaged Gane in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Brooks.
A right handed body shot lands from Brooks.
A hook to the body from Brooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brooks cracks Gane with a nice body shot.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Brooks takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Brooks avoiding damage.
Brooks receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Brooks lands a nice shot to the body.
Brooks working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Brooks.
Brooks lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gane or not.
Brooks is pushing Gane up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Francis Gane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Brooks works on Gane's body with a couple of short punches.
Brooks throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ganes head.
Brooks works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brooks lands a body shot in the clinch.
Brooks is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Brooks effectively controlling the action here.#BC2#
Brooks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gane shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
Brooks fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gane, pushing him back against the cage.#T3#
Brooks displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gane up against the cage.
Gane tries to score a body lock takedown but Brooks shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Brooks's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Brooks stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gane is trying to push Brooks away but Brooks has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gane has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nice body punch from Brooks - that landed with a thud.
Brooks missing with knees to the body.
Gane is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Brooks is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francis Gane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gane stalling in the clinch but Brooks improves position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brooks cracks Gane with a nice body shot.
Brooks lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Brooks.
Brooks makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brooks throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Brooks stalling the fight.
Brooks lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gane backwards.
Gane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brooks effectively controlling the action here.
Brooks stalls.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brooks.
Nice body punch from Brooks.
A hook to the body from Brooks.
Pepper Brooks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Brooks blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 24:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 24:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pepper Brooks!
Pepper Brooks took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Usually you pay double for that kind of action, Cotton.'.

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

#R1#
Christ stalks Sabatello and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sabatello's face. Sabatello staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#It looks like Johnny Sabatello has been cut.
Christ scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sabatello takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sabatello shoots and misses
and Christ counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Christ stuffs the takedown attempt from Sabatello. Sabatello gets slowly back to his feet.
Sabatello is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Christ moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justice Christ!
Justice Christ decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Highland 184
Date: Aug 14, 2022

San Yan Chong had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 271.3, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Daniel Dubois was cancelled.

Event: HFC 6:Patterson vs Raynard
Date: Aug 13, 2022

#R1#
Pavlovic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Della Maddalena pinned against the cage. Della Maddalena gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Della Maddalena looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pavlovic throws a head kick but Della Maddalena moves out of range.
Della Maddalena misses with a combination
and Pavlovic counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Pavlovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pavlovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Della Maddalena unleashes a big counter combination but Pavlovic bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pavlovic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Della Maddalena throws a leg kick but Pavlovic sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pavlovic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pavlovic goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Della Maddalena blocks a head kick by Pavlovic.
Pavlovic misses with a takedown
and Della Maddalena counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Vladimir Pavlovic has been cut.#T1#
Della Maddalena tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pavlovic is able to avoid easily.
Della Maddalena just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromPavlovic.
Pavlovic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Della Maddalena's sensitive parts.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pavlovic.
Della Maddalena looks to land a combination but Pavlovic avoids it well.
Pavlovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Della Maddalena.
No joy there for Della Maddalena, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Della Maddalena displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pavlovic.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Pavlovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A good leg kick by Pavlovic.
Pavlovic lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T2#
Della Maddalena is looking to chop away at Pavlovic's legs.
Della Maddalena fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pavlovic on the side of the head.
Pavlovic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Della Maddalena tries to bum rush Pavlovic with a series of wild strikes but Pavlovic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pavlovic lands a head kick!
Pavlovic lands with a kick to the ribs.
Pavlovic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pavlovic scores with a head kick.
Della Maddalena keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vladimir Pavlovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Della Maddalena throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pavlovic lands a nice looking kick to the body. Della Maddalena takes a step back to recover.
Some wild striking there from Della Maddalena.
Pavlovic tried to counter with a leg kick but Della Maddalena avoided it.
Della Maddalena throws a leg kick but Pavlovic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Leo Della Maddalena is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pavlovic connects with an inside leg kick.#CL#
Pavlovic closes the distance and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Pavlovic.
Della Maddalena is trying to break the clinch but Pavlovic is controlling him.
Della Maddalena's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Della Maddalena is trying to force a seperation but Pavlovic has the dominant position.
Della Maddalena is trying to break free.
Pavlovic prevents Della Maddalena from breaking the clinch.
Della Maddalena letting Pavlovic take a breather here.#BC#
Pavlovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Della Maddalena pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pavlovic drops down looking for a counter takedown but Della Maddalena sprawls and moves away.
Pavlovic avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Pavlovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Pavlovic's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Pavlovic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Della Maddalena as he avoids it easily.
Della Maddalena misses with a series of wild punches.
Della Maddalena misses with the combination.
Vladimir Pavlovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Della Maddalena tries to move into range but Pavlovic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Della Maddalena misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlovic shoots in looking for a takedown. Della Maddalena tries to sprawl out of it but Pavlovic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Della Maddalena manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Della Maddalena lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Della Maddalena misses with a head kick. #T1#
Pavlovic keeps Della Maddalena at a distance using the push kick.
Pavlovic dodges the punch combination from Della Maddalena.
Pavlovic with a jab.
Della Maddalena chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pavlovic can pounce on him.
Pavlovic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pavlovic walks into a jab.
Pavlovic throws a head kick that misses.
Della Maddalena appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pavlovic throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT#It looks like Leo Della Maddalena has been cut.
Pavlovic chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T2#
Both fighters circling a little - Pavlovic finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pavlovic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pavlovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Della Maddalena can do to turn this around?
Pavlovic lands a front kick.
Vladimir Pavlovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Pavlovic has managed to clinch.
Della Maddalena tries to circle away but Pavlovic has him pinned against the cage.
Della Maddalena blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Pavlovic breaks the clinch.
Della Maddalena dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pavlovic throws a head kick that misses.
Della Maddalena misses with a low kick.#T3#
Della Maddalena avoids the head kick by Pavlovic.
Della Maddalena goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Pavlovic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Pavlovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Pavlovic moves into the clinch.
Della Maddalena has had enough of the clinch but Pavlovic keeps him there for the moment.
Della Maddalena wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pavlovic has him pressed against the cage.
Pavlovic is pushing Della Maddalena up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T4#
Pavlovic goes for a takedown in the clinch but Della Maddalena prevents it. #BC#
Pavlovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pavlovic goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CL#
Pavlovic rushes Della Maddalena and presses him up against the cage.
Pavlovic leaning against his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Pavlovic dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Pavlovic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #KD2#
and Della Maddalena counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Pavlovic down! Della Maddalena is looking to finish but Pavlovic is intelligently defending himself. #SU2#
Della Maddalena stands up and waves to Pavlovic to follow him.
Pavlovic lands with a slapping head kick.
Pavlovic scores with a kick to the body.
Pavlovic throws a series of punches but Della Maddalena avoids them all with ease.
Despite the aggression on Della Maddalena's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pavlovic misses with a double jab.
Della Maddalena takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pavlovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Della Maddalena looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Della Maddalena throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pavlovic counters with a nice low kick that buckles Della Maddalena's knee momentarily.
Pavlovic thumps Della Maddalena with a low kick.
Della Maddalena throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pavlovic.
Della Maddalena fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pavlovic ducks under a wild hook from Della Maddalena.
Pavlovic appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pavlovic lets loose with a powerful body kick. Della Maddalena will feel that in the morning.
Della Maddalena's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#CL#
Pavlovic pushes Della Maddalena up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pavlovic.
Della Maddalena tries to circle away but Pavlovic has him pinned against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pavlovic tries to work over Della Maddalena's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Pavlovic has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Della Maddalena avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Della Maddalena wants to break free but Pavlovic has control.
Pavlovic lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Pavlovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Della Maddalena has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Pavlovic.
Della Maddalena blocks a head kick by Pavlovic.
Della Maddalena throws a counter combo.
Della Maddalena throws a jab but it's blocked by Pavlovic.
Pavlovic looks for the body kick but Della Maddalena saw that one coming.
Della Maddalena takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Della Maddalena misses with a two punch combination. #T3#
Pavlovic checks a leg kick.
Della Maddalena blocks a jab.
Della Maddalena throws a counter combo.
Della Maddalena throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pavlovic.
Pavlovic shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Della Maddalena defends it nicely.
Pavlovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Della Maddalena attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pavlovic connects with a leg kick.
Pavlovic throws a head kick but Della Maddalena moves out of range. #T4#
Della Maddalena swinging wildly here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pavlovic.
Della Maddalena throws a head kick but Pavlovic moves out of range.
Pavlovic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Della Maddalena momentarily.
Pavlovic takes one on the button.#CUT2#Vladimir Pavlovic's cut is getting worse.
Della Maddalena misses with a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Della Maddalena. Those never looked like landing.
Pavlovic connects with a solid leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vladimir Pavlovic.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pavlovic, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Pavlovic!

Event: EMPIRE 9: Kaca vs Punter
Date: Aug 06, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Gane drives through with a takedown into Qarase's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gane working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gane postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Qarase avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gane with a flurry of punches that miss.
Qarase is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gane working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gane advances to half guard.
Gane sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Qarase defending well though.
Gane landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Gane is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Qarase avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gane.
Qarase wants to get back to full guard.
Qarase has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gane is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Gane is looking for a kimura here.
Qarase trying to control from the bottom. #T1#
Gane is nestled in close to Qarase, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gane winds up and cracks Qarase with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Qarase manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Qarase looking for a sweep. Not yet Qarase, not yet.
Gane postures up.
Qarase looking for a sweep. Not yet Qarase, not yet.
Gane connects with a couple of short punches.
Gane wants to control from the top but Qarase keeps moving.
Qarase wants to sweep but no luck.
Gane in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Qarase pulls Gane in close to prevent any damage.
Gane with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gane accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Gane drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gane jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
Qarase trying to control the position.
Gane keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Qarase's head.
Gane lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gane connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gane makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Qarase is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gane postures up in Qarase's guard and throws a big left but Qarase blocks it.
Qarase trying to control the position here.
Gane has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gane wants to control from the top but Qarase keeps moving.
Qarase has Gane pulled in close to control his posture.
Gane postures up and lands a big shot to Qarase's brow. #T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gane's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gane works over Qarase with some ground and pound from guard.
Gane lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gane looking to pass the guard.
Gane content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gane accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gane throws a big elbow that misses.
Gane stands up over Qarase, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Qarase is trying to keep Gane in close.
Qarase has momentary wrist control but Gane slips an elbow through the middle.
Qarase knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gane on the ground.
Qarase is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gane scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Qarase lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Gane is looking to stand up but Qarase isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
Qarase wants to stand and escape but instead Gane has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Qarase looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gane is one step ahead there.
Gane trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gane chips away with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Gane drops back looking for a leg! Qarase is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Qarase manages to kick Gane off! Gane jumps back into Qarase's guard.
Qarase utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gane wants to pass the guard but Qarase is keeping the position.
Qarase working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gane.
Qarase avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Francis Gane dominated that round.
That's time! Qarase's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Gane shoots in but Qarase avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Qarase's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gane under the eye.
Gane fails with the takedown
letting Qarase counter with a right hand.
Gane slips a jab and a cross from Qarase.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gane gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Qarase counters with a nice uppercut.
Jona Qarase has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francis Gane.
Qarase lands a really nice looking cross but Gane seems unphased. #T1#
Qarase lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Qarase connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Qarase scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gane in his tracks. #ROC#Gane is rocked!
No luck for Gane with that takedown attempt.
Gane with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Qarase to score with a decent uppercut.
Qarase stuffs the takedown attempt from Gane. Gane gets slowly back to his feet.
Gane has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gane there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jona Qarase is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Gane misses with a takedown attempt
and Qarase connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#KD#
Qarase feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Gane sprawling to the canvas! Gane rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Qarase finish him?!
Gane is still on wobbly legs! Can Qarase finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gane gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Qarase counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Gane out cold! What a finish! Qarase is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jona Qarase!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jona Qarase thanked Bondi MMA 🏝️ for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 20, 2022

#R1##TD#
Sabatello dives in and scores a takedown into Yanagi's guard.
Sabatello not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Yanagi keeping moving, preventing Sabatello from controlling successfully.
Sabatello sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sabatello wants to control from the top but Yanagi keeps moving.
Yanagi throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Sabatello wants to control from the top but Yanagi keeps moving.
Yanagi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sabatello controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sabatello is in close to Yanagi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Yanagi keeping full guard, as Sabatello tries to pass.
Yanagi keeping moving, preventing Sabatello from controlling successfully. #T1#
Sabatello is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Yanagi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Yanagi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sabatello wants to control from the top but Yanagi keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Sabatello shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sabatello was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sabatello trying to control the position but Yanagi is working away.
Sabatello is chipping away with strikes.
Sabatello wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yanagi keeps working.
Sabatello connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Yanagi some visible discomfort.
Sabatello is looking to take a break and control but Yanagi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Sabatello happy to just control the position for now.
Yanagi is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sabatello wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yanagi keeps working.
Yanagi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sabatello advances to mount.
Sabatello can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Yanagi is looking to escape.
Yanagi taking shots to the head. #T3#
Sabatello lands a heavy elbow.
Sabatello lands a big elbow.
Sabatello trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sabatello tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sabatello trying to control but Yanagi is having none of it.
Sabatello with shots to the head and body - Yanagi looks very uncomfortable down there.
Sabatello sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sabatello trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Sabatello content just to control the position here.
BOOM! Sabatello connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sabatello looking to control but Yanagi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sabatello sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Yanagi is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Sabatello dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Sabatello feints and as Yanagi raises his hands in defense, Sabatello changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Yanagi pushes Sabatello off and scrambles back to his feet.
Sabatello throws a series of punches but Yanagi avoids them all with ease.
Yanagi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#TD#
Sabatello shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Yanagi is trying to defend but Sabatello finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in half guard, Sabatello seems content to control.
Sabatello passes to side control.
Sabatello wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yanagi keeps working.
Yanagi is breathing heavily.
Johnny Sabatello overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Yanagi being controlled for a moment.
Sabatello is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yanagi can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Sabatello tries for a kimura but Yanagi is defending well.
Sabatello trying to control the position but Yanagi is working away.
Yanagi can't do much from the bottom here.
Sabatello taking a breather here.
Yanagi wants to control but Sabatello postures up.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sabatello is looking to take a break and control but Yanagi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Sabatello working the ground and pound from side control.
Yanagi takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sabatello cracks Yanagi with a big right hand but Yanagi just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Sabatello takes a little break here. Yanagi wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Sabatello wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yanagi keeps working.
Sabatello is really struggling to control Yanagi but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T4#
Yanagi takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Yanagi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sabatello is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Yanagi's shoulder. That is not cool.
Yanagi can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yanagi is not content to let Sabatello control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Sabatello dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Yanagi throws a sloppy head kick and Sabatello moves out of range easily.
Yanagi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sabatello appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A head kick misses from Yanagi. #TD#
Sabatello shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Yanagi napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Yanagi is not content to let Sabatello control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yanagi is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Yanagi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sabatello wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yanagi keeps working. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Yanagi's face as Sabatello controls the position.
Sabatello works to advance to full mount. Yanagi defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Sabatello tries to control but Yanagi wriggling away.
Sabatello lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Yanagi hang on?
Sabatello trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Sabatello moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Yanagi has worked his arm free - good work by Yanagi!
Sabatello advances to mount. #T2#
Sabatello breaks from Yanagi's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Sabatello controlling the position easily from mount.
Sabatello wants to control the pace but Yanagi is squirming around nicely.
Sabatello content just to control the position here.
Sabatello seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Yanagi for as long as he can get away with.
Yanagi is squirming around, avoiding Sabatello's attempts to control the action.
Sabatello avoids the attempt from Yanagi to control.#T3#
Sabatello looking to control but Yanagi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Yanagi is trying to escape the mount.
Sabatello landing punches.
Sabatello controlling the position easily from mount.
Sabatello lands with some strikes.
Sabatello controlling the pace for now.
Sabatello looking to control but Yanagi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sabatello controlling the pace for now. #T4#
BOOM! Sabatello connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sabatello scoring with strikes but Yanagi is staying in there.
Sabatello takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sabatello working the ground and pound effectively.
Sabatello trying to control but Yanagi is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yuudai Yanagi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnny Sabatello is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Sabatello!

Event: EMPIRE 8: Diaz vs Nimitz
Date: Jul 16, 2022

#R1#
Gane shoots in for a takedown but Jardim shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jardim connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gane misses with a left hand
and Gane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gane shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jardim as he avoids it easily.
Jardim swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jardim bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gane's head.
Jardim misses with a leg kick.
Gane misses with a combination #TD2#
so Jardim counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jardim postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gane has momentary wrist control but Jardim slips an elbow through the middle.
Jardim in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jardim throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jardim postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jardim scoring with some ground and pound.
Gane on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gane tries to get out of the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jardim wants to control from the top but Gane keeps moving.
Gane avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Jardim is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jardim throwing strikes but missing.
Jardim throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gane works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gane wants to stand up but Jardim is controlling him.
Gane might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jardim distracts Gane with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gane working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jardim.
Jardim is in close to Gane's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jardim in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jardim lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Jardim throws a sloppy strike and Gane has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Jardim is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Gane!

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

Event: Highland 174
Date: Jul 10, 2022

#R1#
Dubois throws a sloppy head kick and Greene moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Greene was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dubois is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Greene.#CUT2#It looks like Daniel Dubois has been cut.#KD2#
Greene lands a big uppercut and Dubois crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Dubois looks OK. Greene waves Dubois back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dubois throws a sloppy head kick #KD2#
and Greene counters with a nice right hand that sends Dubois toppling to the canvas! Dubois scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Greene finish him?!#ROC2#Dubois is rocked!
Dubois throws a lazy uppercut
and Greene counters with a crisp right that sends Dubois to the canvas! Greene follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mo Greene!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 05, 2022

#R1#
Patterson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Patterson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Patterson is defended easily by Della Maddalena.
Patterson misses with a takedown
and Della Maddalena counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Patterson thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Patterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Patterson looking to score a takedown here. Della Maddalena is defending well but Patterson drives through and ends up in Della Maddalena's guard.#SUB#
Patterson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Patterson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Patterson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Della Maddalena can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Patterson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Patterson drops back looking for a leg! Della Maddalena is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Della Maddalena manages to kick Patterson off! Patterson jumps back into Della Maddalena's guard. #SUB#
Patterson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1#
Della Maddalena wants to stand but Patterson is controlling the position.
Patterson passes Della Maddalena's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Patterson in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Della Maddalena tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Patterson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daniel Patterson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 29, 2022

#R1#
Cassidy thumps Della Maddalena with a low kick.
Cassidy throws a body kick that misses
and Della Maddalena counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cassidy drops his hands momentarily and Della Maddalena takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cassidy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Della Maddalena takes a kick to the side of the head.
Della Maddalena swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cassidy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Della Maddalena takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stephon Cassidy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cassidy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Della Maddalena counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cassidy throws a head kick that half lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Della Maddalena throws a lazy uppercut
and Cassidy counters with a right hand to the body.
Cassidy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Cassidy misses with a head kick.
As Cassidy looks to move away, Della Maddalena throws a big counter combo but Cassidy just gets out of the way.
Cassidy throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Della Maddalena's head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cassidy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circling - Cassidy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Della Maddalena moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Della Maddalena. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Della Maddalena.#ROC#Cassidy is rocked!
Della Maddalena fails to land with a series of punches.
Cassidy throws a fast counter high kick but Della Maddalena manages to duck under it in time.
Cassidy is still on wobbly legs! Can Della Maddalena finish him?
Cassidy throws a sloppy head kick and Della Maddalena moves out of range easily.
Della Maddalena shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Cassidy takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Della Maddalena sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Cassidy bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leo Della Maddalena!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 25, 2022

#R1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Della Maddalena! #CUT2#It looks like James Lancaster has been cut.
Della Maddalena throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Lancaster decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Della Maddalena's guard.
Lancaster won't allow Della Maddalena to get back to his feet.
Della Maddalena is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Lancaster distracts Della Maddalena with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lancaster with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Della Maddalena is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lancaster is controlling him.
Della Maddalena preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lancaster scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lancaster won't allow Della Maddalena to get back to his feet.
Lancaster working some strikes from top position.
Lancaster won't allow Della Maddalena to get back to his feet. #T1#
Lancaster trying to control but Della Maddalena is working from the bottom.
Lancaster throwing strikes but missing.
Lancaster working some strikes from top position.
Lancaster postures up and lands a big shot to Della Maddalena's brow.
Lancaster lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lancaster wants to control from the top but Della Maddalena keeps moving.
Lancaster keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Della Maddalena's head.
Lancaster is in close to Della Maddalena's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lancaster prevents Della Maddalena from getting back to his feet.
Lancaster 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.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Della Maddalena can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lancaster is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Della Maddalena really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lancaster. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lancaster postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lancaster postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lancaster scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lancaster cracks Della Maddalena with a solid left hand.
Lancaster landing with the ground and pound.
Lancaster postures up and lands a big shot to Della Maddalena's brow.
Lancaster loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Lancaster is in close to Della Maddalena's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Della Maddalena wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Lancaster manages to pass to side control.
Lancaster wants to control but Della Maddalena is keeping him busy.
Lancaster lands with a punch from half guard.
Della Maddalena looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lancaster scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ground and pound from Lancaster.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lancaster is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lancaster seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lancaster winds up and cracks Della Maddalena with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lancaster takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lancaster is nestled in close to Della Maddalena, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T4#
Lancaster winds up and cracks Della Maddalena with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Della Maddalena on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lancaster slips a nice elbow through Della Maddalena's hands, connecting with Della Maddalena's forehead.
Lancaster landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lancaster drops an elbow to the side of Della Maddalena's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice strikes from Lancaster there.
Lancaster lands with a punch from half guard.
Lancaster trying to control the pace.
Lancaster lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lancaster scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lancaster is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Della Maddalena looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Lancaster dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Lancaster's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Lancaster closes this distance looking for a takedown but Della Maddalena circles away.
Della Maddalena throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lancaster fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Della Maddalena avoids it really well and circles away.
Lancaster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Della Maddalena can do to turn this around?
Della Maddalena throws a combination. Lancaster tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Della Maddalena works over Lancaster's head and body with a nice combination.#ROC2#Lancaster is rocked!#T1#
Della Maddalena fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lancaster is out of range.
Lancaster blocks a head kick by Della Maddalena.
Lancaster half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Della Maddalena jabs Lancaster to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice straight punches there by Della Maddalena. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Della Maddalena.
Della Maddalena throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lancaster changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jab from Della Maddalena.
Oh Lancaster is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Della Maddalena throws a sloppy head kick and Lancaster moves out of range easily.
Lancaster tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Della Maddalena swivels and escapes.
Lancaster seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Lancaster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Della Maddalena misses with a low kick.
Lancaster half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T2#
Lancaster slips a jab and a cross from Della Maddalena.
Lancaster half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lancaster dodges the punch combination from Della Maddalena.
Lancaster gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Lancaster tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Della Maddalena is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Lancaster buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Lancaster!! Lancaster is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Della Maddalena throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leo Della Maddalena!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 21, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Gane shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gane lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gane lands a couple of digs.
Gane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gane is in close to Guru's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ROC2#Guru is rocked!
Gane scoring with punches to the head and body.
Oh Guru is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gane postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Guru covers up, he's hurt! Gane keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Gane and the ref steps in to end the fight! Gane can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francis Gane!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 20, 2022

#R1##KD2#
Dubois steps into range and cracks Leonidas with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Leonidas flops backwards and Dubois dives into his guard looking to finish! #CUT2#It looks like Nicolai Leonidas has been cut.
Leonidas has control of Dubois's left arm, preventing Dubois from doing any damage.
Dubois pushes down on Leonidas 's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Dubois is looking for a kimura here.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Dubois is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Leonidas has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Dubois is working for a kimura but Leonidas is defending it quite comfortably.
Dubois prevents Leonidas from standing back up. #T1#
Dubois is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Leonidas ! #SUB2#
Dubois moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Leonidas has worked his arm free - good work by Leonidas !
Dubois working away.#SUB2#
Dubois is trying to get an arm triangle but Leonidas is defending well.
Leonidas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Leonidas tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Dubois tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dubois has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Dubois is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Leonidas looks calm but he's in trouble here. Dubois gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Leonidas is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Dubois lets go of the hold and Leonidas can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daniel Dubois!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 12, 2022

#R1#
Some bone on bone action there as Gane checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gane takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Horrible takedown attempt by Son or perhaps it was just good defense by Gane, which made it look bad.
Gane lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gane misses with a double jab.
Gane swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Son counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gane won't be happy with that.
Gane is not content to let Son control the position. #SUB#
Son tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Son has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Son has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Gane wants to hold on but Son pushes him away.#T1#
Gane working to try and regain half guard.
Son landing strikes from the mount.
Son tries to control but Gane wriggling away.
Son is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gane is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gane can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Son looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gane working to try and regain half guard. #T2#
Gane is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Gane is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Son takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gane tries to hold on but Son pushes him away.
Gane is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Son is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gane has managed to escape the submission attempt. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Son throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Gane tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gane wants to control but Son is having none of it.
Gane is trying to reverse the position but instead Son has taken his back - oops!
Gane wants to escape the position.
Son tries to keep control of the position but Gane is staying busy.#T4#
Gane just trying to survive but Son is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Son goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Gane escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Gane tries to stand and escape but Son actually recovers to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Son looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Son working a defensive guard here.
Son being controlled here, momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Domingos Son dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Gane fails to land with a series of punches.
Son is looking for a counter combo.
Gane throws a right hand that Son ducks under and follows up with a left that Son also avoids with ease.
It looked like Son was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Son dodges the punch combination from Gane.
Son is looking to counter the offense by Gane and move into the clinch.
Son showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gane.
Son appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gane tries to bum rush Son with a series of wild strikes but Son uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gane swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Gane looks to move away, Son throws a big counter combo but Gane just gets out of the way.
Domingos Son is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Son slips a jab and a cross from Gane.
Gane will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A quick step to the side and Son tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Son throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gane throws a nice looking combination but Son bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A quick step to the side and Son tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Son instigates a clinch. #TD#
Son pulls guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Son wants to sweep here but Gane controlling him for the moment. #ES#
Son is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T1##BC#
Son breaks from the clinch.
A punch combination from Gane misses.
Gane will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #TD#
Son shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Son is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gane wants to improve his position but Son is controlling well. #T2#
Son trying to control the action but Gane is working from the bottom.
Domingos Son overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Son tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Gane.
Son wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gane keeps working. #T3##SUB#
Son is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gane tries to get to full guard but Son has control of the leg.
Gane misses with some strikes from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gane blocks a head kick by Son.
Son fails with a takedown attempt.
Son misses with a double jab.
Son fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD#
Son bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T4#
Gane is looking to regain half guard here but Son keeps moving and retains side control.
Gane prevents Son from improving position.
Gane manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gane works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Son is posturing up here but Gane has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Son tries to roll out but it's too tight and Son has to tap! Slick submission there by Gane!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Francis Gane!

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