Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: SSDFN 3
Date: May 05, 2024

#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Wheeler enables Marakmanov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wheeler manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wheeler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marakmanov's guard. #REVR#
Wheeler is fighting to break Marakmanov's control of his arms but Marakmanov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Wheeler trying to control the position from guard on top but Marakmanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marakmanov looks winded!
Wheeler is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wheeler tries to free his leg and advance position but Marakmanov is retaining full guard.
Marakmanov pulls Wheeler in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marakmanov keeping moving, preventing Wheeler from controlling successfully.
Wheeler is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Marakmanov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T1#
Wheeler throws a big elbow that misses.
Wheeler stays in close to Marakmanov's body and controls the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Wheeler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marakmanov is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Marakmanov has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Wheeler defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Marakmanov.
Marakmanov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wheeler sprawls well. Wheeler wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marakmanov gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wheeler tries to clinch but Marakmanov moves out of range.
Marakmanov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wheeler counters with a straight right hand.
Ryan Wheeler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Videl Marakmanov.
Wheeler tests Marakmanov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wheeler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marakmanov circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice uppercut there from Wheeler.
Wheeler throws a head kick that half lands.
Wheeler tries a head kick but it misses.
Marakmanov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wheeler tries to avoid it but Marakmanov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wheeler to the ground. Wheeler escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wheeler misses with a head kick.
Wheeler misses with a head kick.
Wheeler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Marakmanov shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like Wheeler was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wheeler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marakmanov doesn't seem bothered though.
Wheeler throws a sloppy head kick and Marakmanov moves out of range easily.
Wheeler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wheeler lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wheeler.
Marakmanov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wheeler.
Wheeler looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wheeler stuffs the takedown.
Wheeler stalks Marakmanov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Marakmanov's face. Marakmanov staggers backwards, shaken.
Marakmanov avoids the head kick by Wheeler.
Videl Marakmanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wheeler's corner calls for a 1-2. Wheeler obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T4#
Wheeler moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
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!
Marakmanov shoots in for a takedown but Wheeler shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Wheeler darts in and clinches Marakmanov up against the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wheeler drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Marakmanov gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD#
Wheeler jumps into guard, dragging Marakmanov to the mat.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Marakmanov tries to free his leg and advance position but Wheeler is retaining full guard.
Wheeler controls Marakmanov momentarily but Marakmanov frees himself. #T5##SUB#
Wheeler working for a triangle but Marakmanov defends it easily. #SUB2#
Marakmanov has gone for a leg lock! Wheeler slips out almost immediately though and dives into Marakmanov's guard.#REVR#
Marakmanov trying to keep a closed guard but Wheeler is proving a slippery customer. #T6##SUB#
Wheeler drops back looking for a leg! Marakmanov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Marakmanov manages to kick Wheeler off! Wheeler jumps back into Marakmanov's guard. #SU#
Wheeler decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Marakmanov, up you get!
Wheeler throws a sloppy head kick and Marakmanov moves out of range easily.
Marakmanov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wheeler falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Marakmanov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T7#
Wheeler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marakmanov's guard. #REVR#
Wheeler trying to control the position from guard on top but Marakmanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wheeler wants to pass the guard but Marakmanov is keeping the position.
Wheeler wants to control from the top but Marakmanov keeps moving.
Marakmanov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wheeler content to stall in guard here. #T8#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Marakmanov working a defensive guard but Wheeler manages to pass into side control anyway.
Wheeler moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Wheeler working away.
Marakmanov seems a little lost for a moment, as Wheeler dominates the positioning.
Wheeler wants to control but Marakmanov is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Wheeler looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T9#
Wheeler remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Wheeler trying to control the action but Marakmanov is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wheeler working away.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Wheeler dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R2##TD#
Marakmanov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Marakmanov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wheeler is controlling him.
Marakmanov keeping full guard, as Wheeler tries to pass.
Marakmanov trying to control the position here.
Wheeler trying to control but Marakmanov is working from the bottom.
Marakmanov is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wheeler looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Marakmanov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wheeler's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Wheeler stopping the sweep attempt from Marakmanov.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wheeler misses with a series of wild punches. #CL#
Marakmanov gets tackled into the ropes by Wheeler. Wheeler maintains the clinch.
Marakmanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marakmanov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wheeler pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Wheeler jumps into guard, dragging Marakmanov to the mat. #T2#
Wheeler wants to get back to his feet but Marakmanov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wheeler pulls Marakmanov in to control the position. #SUB2#
Marakmanov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wheeler dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Wheeler trying to stand up but can't free himself from Marakmanov's guard.
Wheeler advances to half guard.
Wheeler is trying to control the action in half guard but Marakmanov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Wheeler trying to mount his opponent but Marakmanov defends it.
Ryan Wheeler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wheeler is trying to control. Marakmanov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Wheeler seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Marakmanov is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ryan Wheeler!
After winning the bout, Ryan Wheeler thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: MILF 51 Dan vs Noda
Date: May 05, 2024

#R1#
Armstrong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Spence is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Armstrong misses with a jab, cross combination.
Spence lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Armstrong throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Spence counters by moving into the clinch.
Spence working Armstrong over with knees to the body.
Spence scores a nice knee to the body.
Armstrong is breathing heavily.
Spence lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#It looks like Vee Eight Armstrong has been cut.
Spence unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Spence landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Armstrong takes an elbow to the forehead.
A knee to the head by Spence.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spence can't find room to land a body shot as Armstrong controls the action.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Spence obliges.
Spence works on Armstrong's body with a couple of short punches.
Spence lands an elbow inside.
Spence has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Armstrong seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Spence can turn it around.#T1##BC2#
Spence breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Spence forces Armstrong back against the cage and clinches.
Spence unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nice elbow from Spence.
Spence landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Spence is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Spence lands a nice knee to the body. #BC2#
Spence pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vee Eight Armstrong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Armstrong fails to land with a series of punches. #TD2#
Spence looking to score a takedown here. Armstrong is defending well but Spence drives through and ends up in Armstrong's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spence is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Armstrong looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2##SU2#
Spence decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Armstrong misses with a two punch combination.
Vee Eight Armstrong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Spence closes the distance and clinches.
Spence lands a good knee to the midsection. Armstrong won't want to take too many of those.#TD2#
Spence pulls guard successfully.
Spence wants to get back to his feet but Armstrong is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES2#
Spence is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Armstrong presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC2#
Spence breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
No joy there for Armstrong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good standup being displayed there by Spence as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
Spence closes the distance and clinches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Spence.
Spence is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Spence lands an elbow just above Armstrong 's eye. #CUT2#Vee Eight Armstrong's cut is getting worse.
Spence comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Spence using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #BC2#
Spence breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Spence gets a clinch.
Armstrong tries to break the clinch but Spence is controlling the position.
Spence tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Armstrong's elbow. #T4#
Spence scores with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Armstrong takes an elbow to the temple.
Spence stalling against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Spence takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Spence putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Armstrong in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Good body shot from Spence.
Spence pushes Armstrong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spence crunches a lovely knee into Armstrong's ribcage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Spence.
Spence lands a knee to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Spence dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vee Eight Armstrong's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Spence clinches up against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Spence obliges.
Danny Spence seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Spence unloads a knee to the mid-section.#TD2#
Spence pulls Armstrong into guard.
Spence manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Armstrong manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SU2#
Spence stands up from Armstrong's guard - Spence perhaps looking for a knockout.
Spence throws a nice looking combination but Armstrong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong throws a right hand that Spence ducks under and follows up with a left that Spence also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Spence closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Spence is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#BC2#
Spence escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1##CL2#
Spence forces Armstrong back against the cage and clinches.
Spence utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Spence working Armstrong over with knees to the body.
Spence using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Spence unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Spence creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Armstrong's defenses.
Spence working Armstrong over with knees to the body.
Spence scores with a shoulder strike.
Spence putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Armstrong in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Spence crunches a lovely knee into Armstrong's ribcage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spence comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Spence has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Spence utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Spence crunches a lovely knee into Armstrong's ribcage.
Spence using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Spence utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Spence lands an elbow that stopped Armstrong in his tracks for a moment.
Spence misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spence drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Spence is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T3#
Spence lands a left hand that snaps the head of Armstrong backwards.
Spence lands a good knee to the midsection. Armstrong won't want to take too many of those.
Spence gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #BC2#
Spence escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Armstrong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL2#
Spence gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Spence lands a knee to the body.
Spence connects with a knee to the head.
Spence lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#Vee Eight Armstrong's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Spence lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Spence utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Armstrong takes a knee to the side of the body.
Spence utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Spence obliges.
Spence lands a good knee to the midsection. Armstrong won't want to take too many of those.#BC2#
Spence breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Spence moves into the clinch successfully.
Spence landing knees to the body.
Spence using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Spence will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Armstrong up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Spence showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vee Eight Armstrong's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##CL2#
Spence moves into range and clinches up with Armstrong.
Spence landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #BC2#
Spence's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Armstrong looks to land a combination but Spence avoids it well. #CL2#
Spence clinches.
Spence lands an elbow inside. #BC2#
Spence manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spence lands a leg kick that knocks Armstrong off balance momentarily.#CL2#
Spence moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Spence escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Spence is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Armstrong's half guard.#T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Spence wants to pass the guard but Armstrong is defending well.
Spence stalling.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Spence gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #T3#
Armstrong lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL2#
Spence closes the distance and clinches.
Danny Spence is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Spence utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Spence lands a knee to the body.
Spence connects with a nasty looking knee right to Armstrong's face.
Spence lands a nice knee to the body.
Spence lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Spence.
Armstrong being controlled against the cage.#T4#
Spence lands a good knee to the midsection. Armstrong won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spence scores a nice knee to the body.
Spence landing knees to the body.
Spence working Armstrong over with knees to the body.
Spence unloads a knee to the mid-section. Armstrong lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #BC2#
Spence breaks the clinch.
Armstrong on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Spence. Spence obviously looking to wear him down.
Vee Eight Armstrong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Armstrong throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Spence holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Spence stalls.

And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Spence comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Spence 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 26:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Spence!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 28
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1##TD#
Manduano feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jackson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#SU#
Manduano stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jackson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A punch combination from Manduano misses.
Manduano lands a two punch combo.
Manduano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Manduano misses with a few strikes there.
Manduano scores with a decent looking hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Manduano.
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!
Manduano looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Manduano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jackson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Manduano. No joy for Jackson on that attempt.
Manduano misses with a body shot.
Manduano pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jackson back to the cage. Manduano follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jackson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T1#
Manduano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A low kick lands for Manduano.
Manduano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Manduano closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Manduano pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Manduano throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Manduano tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson with the counter takedown but Manduano avoids it easily.
Manduano defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jackson.
Miguel Manduano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Roy Jackson.
Manduano scores with a kick to the midsection.#CL#
Manduano moves into range and clinches up with Jackson.
Manduano wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Manduano is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jackson letting Manduano take a breather here.#T2#
Manduano is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Manduano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A right-left combo lands from Manduano.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Manduano.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Manduano fails to land with a series of punches.
Manduano lands a jab-cross combination.
Manduano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Manduano throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range. #T3#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Manduano!
Manduano lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Miguel Manduano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manduano throws a combination. Jackson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Manduano throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
And Jackson tries to counter it with a takedown but Manduano pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Manduano misses with a few strikes there.
A left and a right from Manduano both land. Nice combination.
Manduano misses with a double jab.
Manduano fails in his attempt to clinch.
Manduano throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manduano lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Manduano. #T4#
Jackson takes one to the side of the head.
Manduano cracks Jackson with an open hand slap.
Manduano scores with a head kick. Jackson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jackson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Manduano lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CL#
Manduano pushes Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Manduano can't break the clinch.
Manduano is trying to force a seperation but Jackson has the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manduano tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Manduano dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Manduano lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Manduano.
Manduano lands with a nice combination. Jackson backs away looking to recover.#TD#
Jackson gets caught napping as Manduano dives in and scores a takedown. Jackson manages to retain guard.

Jackson kicks Manduano off and gets to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manduano digs a good hook to Jackson's body.
Manduano throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Jackson is trying desperately to land a takedown but Manduano is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Jackson.
Manduano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Manduano displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackson.
Manduano lands a jab to the head.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Jackson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Miguel Manduano is winning the standup battle so far.
Manduano throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Manduano misses with a few strikes there.
Manduano is working the combinations to good effect here.
Manduano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Manduano thuds his right hand into Jackson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Manduano misses with the combination.
Jackson feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Manduano fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackson, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Manduano breaks the clinch.
Manduano lands a jab to Jackson's midsection.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Manduano.
Manduano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Manduano lands a two punch combo. #T2#
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Manduano shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Manduano is looking for a counter combo.
Jackson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Manduano clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Manduano manages to break the clinch.
Manduano scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#TD#
Manduano shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Manduano showed some decent athleticism there. #SU#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Manduano decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #T3#
Manduano throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
And Jackson tries to counter it with a takedown but Manduano pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Manduano displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A punch combination from Manduano misses.
No joy there for Manduano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Manduano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Manduano but Manduano pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Miguel Manduano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Roy Jackson.
Jackson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Manduano can pounce on him. #T4#
Manduano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Manduano.
Manduano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown but Manduano manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jackson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As Jackson looks to move away, Manduano throws a big counter combo but Jackson just gets out of the way.
Manduano closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Manduano clinches up with Jackson and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Manduano breaks the clinch.
Manduano fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Manduano, as that shot connected.
A nice combination there by Manduano.
No joy there for Manduano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Manduano dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Manduano fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackson, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Manduano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Manduano stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Manduano wants it to stay on the feet.
Jackson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Manduano swivels and escapes.
Manduano fails to land with a series of punches.
Manduano bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jackson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Manduano can pounce on him.
Manduano works over Jackson's head and body with a nice combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manduano throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Jackson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Manduano lands an overhand right.
Manduano lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jackson backs up against the cage.
Miguel Manduano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manduano misses with a double jab. #T1#
Jackson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Manduano. Manduano obviously looking to wear him down.
A right-left combo lands from Manduano.
Manduano throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Jackson counters with a takedown into side control.
Manduano sneaks back into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Manduano is defending against the submission attempts here by Jackson. #SUB2#
Jackson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Manduano sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Jackson is working for a kimura but Manduano is defending it quite comfortably.
Manduano gets back to full guard. #T2#
Manduano wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jackson won't allow Manduano to sweep him here.
Miguel Manduano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Jackson has gone for a leg lock! Manduano slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jackson's guard.#REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackson can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Jackson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Manduano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Miguel Manduano overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Manduano stays in close to Jackson's body and controls the position. #SU#
Manduano stands and steps away. Jackson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Manduano looks to land a combination. Jackson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL#
Manduano has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.
Manduano lands an uppercut.#T4#
Manduano can't break the clinch. #BC#
Manduano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown but Manduano sprawls well. He's pushed Jackson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Miguel Manduano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Roy Jackson.
Manduano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson with the counter takedown but Manduano avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Manduano. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Manduano clinches. #BC#
Manduano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Manduano!

Event: SSDFN 1
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Marakmanov fails with a takedown attempt.
Marakmanov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Matsuyama sprawls well. Matsuyama wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marakmanov gets slowly back to his feet.
Marakmanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsuyama.
A low kick from Matsuyama is predictable there
and Marakmanov counters with a two punch combo.
We've been hearing reports that Marakmanov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Matsuyama tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matsuyama.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marakmanov shoots in but Matsuyama avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Videl Marakmanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matsuyama thumps Marakmanov with a low kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Marakmanov or perhaps it was just good defense by Matsuyama, which made it look bad. #T1#
Marakmanov with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Matsuyama counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Matsuyama has a couple of punches blocked by Marakmanov.
Matsuyama tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Matsuyama is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Marakmanov is defending well for now.
Matsuyama working Marakmanov over with knees to the body.
Marakmanov is breathing heavily.
Matsuyama gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Videl Marakmanov has been cut.
Matsuyama lands with a light punch inside.
Matsuyama pushes Marakmanov back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marakmanov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Matsuyama tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Marakmanov avoids it.
Marakmanov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Matsuyama with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Matsuyama tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Marakmanov avoids it.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Matsuyama just misses with a elbow thrown towards Marakmanov's brow.
Marakmanov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Matsuyama pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T2#
Matsuyama tries to throw a body punch but Marakmanov avoids it by throwing Matsuyama back against the ropes.
Marakmanov is working for takedown but Matsuyama is calmly controlling the position for now.
Knees to the body from Matsuyama.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsuyama with a knee to the head.
Matsuyama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marakmanov avoiding damage as Matsuyama throws knees to the body.
Matsuyama utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Matsuyama lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Matsuyama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marakmanov managing to block the knees to the body from Matsuyama.
Marakmanov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Matsuyama is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Marakmanov is defending well for now.
Matsuyama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matsuyama putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Marakmanov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Matsuyama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matsuyama with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T3#
Marakmanov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Matsuyama lands a nice elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Matsuyama.
Matsuyama scores with a knee to the head.
A short body shot lands from Matsuyama as the two fighters clinch.
Matsuyama using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Matsuyama.
A short left from Matsuyama.
Matsuyama lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from Matsuyama.
Matsuyama misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Marakmanov.
Matsuyama unloads a knee to the mid-section. Marakmanov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marakmanov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Matsuyama lands a nice elbow.
Matsuyama comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T4#
Marakmanov takes an elbow to the temple.
Matsuyama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matsuyama trying to land knees to the body.
Matsuyama trying to land knees to the body.
Matsuyama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matsuyama unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Matsuyama misses with some punches.
A knee to the head by Matsuyama.
Marakmanov dodges an elbow strike from Matsuyama.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Matsuyama obliges.
Matsuyama gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Marakmanov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Matsuyama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matsuyama lands a shoulder strike.
Matsuyama using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Marakmanov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Matsuyama prevents the takedown attempt. #T5#
Marakmanov avoiding damage as Matsuyama throws knees to the body.
Marakmanov takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Matsuyama.
Matsuyama lands a nice knee to the body.
Matsuyama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice elbow from Matsuyama.
Matsuyama comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Matsuyama is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Marakmanov is defending well for now.
Matsuyama comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Matsuyama creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Marakmanov goes for a takedown attempt but Matsuyama pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Matsuyama lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL2#
Matsuyama darts in and clinches Marakmanov up against the ropes.#T6#
Matsuyama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matsuyama missing with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsuyama unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Marakmanov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Matsuyama lands an elbow just above Marakmanov 's eye.
Matsuyama lands a knee to the head.
Matsuyama gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #ROC2#Marakmanov is rocked!
Marakmanov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Oh Marakmanov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Matsuyama jerks Marakmanov's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Marakmanov drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Matsuyama goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Matsuyama because Marakmanov was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Daisuke Matsuyama!
During a confident post fight interview, Daisuke Matsuyama thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: MILF Playoff R2 Bantamweights
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
No joy there for Armstrong, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL2#
Winters closes the distance and clinches.
Winters lands with a right to the head.
Winters lands a body shot in the clinch.
Armstrong is breathing heavily.
Winters lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Winters is pushing Armstrong up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Winters tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Armstrong's elbow.
Armstrong tries to circle away but Winters has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winters misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Armstrong is trying to break free.
Winters lands a body shot.
Armstrong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Winters. #T1#
Winters lands a hook to the side of the head.
Winters tries to work over Armstrong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Armstrong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Winters.
Winters avoiding damage.
Winters pressing his opponent against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Winters.
Winters tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Armstrong's elbow.
Winters lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Armstrong or not. #T2#
Winters lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good body shot from Winters.
Winters is stalling here.
Winters misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Armstrong looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Armstrong is looking to break free of the clinch but Winters has double underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Winters.
Winters presses Armstrong against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hand to the body from Winters.
Winters stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Winters works on Armstrong's body with a couple of short punches.
Winters misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Winters pushes Armstrong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Winters stalling the fight.
Armstrong prevents a body shot from Winters.
A hook to the body from Winters.
Winters misses with a body punch.
Winters pushes Armstrong back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Winters tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Winters lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Armstrong or not.
Winters tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Winters struggles to land a body shot inside as Armstrong controls his hands.
A short right from Winters.
Winters lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Armstrong backwards.
Winters tries a body shot but Armstrong blocks it. #T4#
Winters stalling against the cage.
Winters lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Winters lands a body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Winters.
Winters is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Armstrong takes a shot to the head.
Winters misses with a hook to the ribs.
Winters lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Winters stalling against the cage.
Winters tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Armstrong's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Giovanny Winters dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Winters drives through and clinches with Armstrong against the cage.
Winters lands a body punch.
Winters misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Winters.
Still in the clinch, Winters scores with a nice short uppercut.
Winters misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Winters is struggling to control the position.
A short body shot lands from Winters as the two fighters clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Winters.
Winters misses with a body punch.
Winters manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Winters misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Armstrong wants to break free but Winters has control.
Winters struggles to land a body shot inside as Armstrong controls his hands.
Winters has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Winters lands a shot to the body.
Winters taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Winters misses with a hook to the ribs.
Winters can't find room to land a body shot as Armstrong controls the action.
Winters scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Winters leaning against his opponent.
Winters lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Winters lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Winters lands a left hand that snaps the head of Armstrong backwards. #T2#
Winters displaying some good clinch control by pressing Armstrong up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Winters.
Winters misses with a hook to the ribs.
Winters stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Winters lands an uppercut.
Winters slowing the pace effectively.
Winters lands a hook to the side of the head.
Winters scores with a nice hook to the head.
Winters holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Armstrong blocks a body shot from Winters. #T3#
Winters scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Winters.
Winters lands a body punch in the clinch.
Winters scores with a shot to the side of Armstrong's head.
A body shot lands from Winters.
Winters lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Armstrong or not.
Winters lands a shot to the body.
Winters lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Winters on the inside.
Winters tries to throw a body punch but Armstrong avoids it by throwing Winters back against the cage.
Winters cracks Armstrong with a nice body shot.#T4#
Winters lands with a light punch inside.
Winters stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Winters works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Winters lands a body punch.
Giovanny Winters seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Winters'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.
Winters avoiding damage.
A hook to the body from Winters.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Winters lands a body punch in the clinch.
Winters lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Armstrong or not.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Giovanny Winters showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Winters clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Winters.
A right handed body shot lands from Winters.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Winters misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Come on Winters - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Winters stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winters digs a right hand underneath Armstrong's ribcage. Armstrong let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Winters digs a right hand into Armstrong's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Armstrong's gas tank.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Winters.#T1#
Winters can't find room to land a body shot as Armstrong controls the action.
Winters misses with a body punch.
Armstrong blocks a body shot from Winters.
Winters stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Winters tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Winters'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.
A right handed body shot lands from Winters.
Winters slowing the pace effectively.
Winters leaning against his opponent.
Winters works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T2#
Winters lands a nice uppercut.
Winters tries to throw a body punch but Armstrong avoids it by throwing Winters back against the cage.
Winters lands a body shot in the clinch.
Winters lands a hook that snaps the head of Armstrong backwards.
Winters tries to throw a body punch but Armstrong avoids it by throwing Winters back against the cage.
Winters lands with a right to the head.
Winters slows down the pace here.
Winters pressing his opponent against the cage.
Winters lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Winters lands a left hand that snaps the head of Armstrong backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Winters takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Good body shot from Winters.
Armstrong blocks a body shot from Winters.
Armstrong prevents a body shot from Winters.
Winters lands a body shot in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Winters.
Winters'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.
A right hook to the body lands for Winters. #T4#
Winters lands with a light punch inside.
Winters works on Armstrong's body with a couple of short punches.
Winters misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Winters controlling the action here for a moment.
Winters lands a body shot.
Winters works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Armstrong blocks a body shot from Winters.
Winters works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vee Eight Armstrong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Winters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 24:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 24:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giovanny Winters!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 18
Date: Apr 12, 2024

#R1#
Loman misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Loman.
Stephen Loman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Jackson takes the fight into the clinch.
Loman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jackson after a bit of a struggle.
Loman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jackson after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephen Loman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jackson is working for takedown but Loman is calmly controlling the position for now.
Loman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jackson after a bit of a struggle. #T1#
Loman jumps guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Loman has Jackson pressed against the cage.
Jackson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jackson is pressed up against the cage. Loman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jackson down to the mat. Jackson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2#
Jackson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Jackson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Loman defends it well.
Loman is looking to escape.
Loman moves into full guard. #T2#
Loman is trying to keep Jackson in close. #SUB2#
Jackson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Loman is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Loman has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Jackson has a closed guard, preventing Loman from standing up.
Loman postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
Loman trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Jackson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3##SUB2#
Jackson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Loman defends it easily.
Jackson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Loman drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jackson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jackson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jackson! #REVB#
Loman wants to get back to his feet.#T4##SUB2#
Jackson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Loman has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jackson but great work by Loman.
Loman in side control, throwing shots but Jackson defends.
Jackson looks winded!
Jackson can't do much from the bottom here.
Loman throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson is trying to control Loman's posture but Loman avoids it.
Loman throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Anthony Roy Jackson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Loman shoots in looking for a takedown but Jackson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Loman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Loman kicks off Jackson and gets to his feet.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jackson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Loman circles away.
Jackson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Loman tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Jackson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Loman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Loman is pressing down on Jackson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1##SUB2#
Jackson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Loman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jackson has Loman in his guard.#REVR#
Stephen Loman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Loman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Loman tries to stand but Jackson is controlling from the bottom.
Jackson has Loman pulled in close to control his posture.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Loman throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Loman is looking to stand up but Jackson won't let him.
Loman throws a big right hand that misses.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Loman throws a big elbow that misses.
Loman wants to stand but Jackson has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Loman 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.
Loman wants to stand and escape but instead Jackson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T3##SUB2#
Jackson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Jackson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Loman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jackson has Loman in his guard.#REVR##SUB#
Loman has gone for a leg lock! Jackson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Loman's guard.#REVB#
Loman 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.#SUB2#
Jackson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Loman is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Loman has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T4##SU#
Loman stands up and waves to Jackson to follow him.
Loman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jackson sprawls well. Jackson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Loman gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Stephen Loman will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Loman has a takedown stuffed.
Loman shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Loman.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephen Loman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Jackson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Loman stops a takedown attempt from Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson wants a takedown but no success here.
Loman leaning against his opponent. #T1#
Jackson tries for a takedown. No joy.
The referee is keeping an eye on Loman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Loman is trying to force a seperation but Jackson has the dominant position.
Loman wants to take the fight to the mat but Jackson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Loman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jackson smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Jackson rushes Loman and presses him up against the cage.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Loman is trying to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling him.
Loman looking for a takedown. #TD#
Loman gets control of Jackson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Loman will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Jackson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Jackson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Jackson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Jackson has gone for a leg lock! Loman slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jackson's guard.#REVR#
Jackson working a defensive guard here. #T3#
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Loman from controlling successfully.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Loman throwing strikes but missing.
Jackson has a closed guard, preventing Loman from standing up. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Loman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Loman has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jackson is proving hard to escape from.
Loman throws a big right hand that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Loman.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anthony Roy Jackson.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Armstrong looks to clinch
and Bryant counters with a two punch combo.
Bryant throws a head kick that Armstrong semi-blocks. #CUT#It looks like Vee Eight Armstrong has been cut.#TD#
Bryant closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Armstrong is pushing Bryant's head away, looking to escape. Bryant manages to hold on to the position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bryant is looking to take a break and control but Armstrong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bryant is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Armstrong will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T1#
Bryant connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Armstrong some visible discomfort.
Armstrong tries to escape but Bryant is in control.
Armstrong is not content to let Bryant control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Armstrong moves in looking to clinch but Bryant pushes him off.
Bryant looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD#
Bryant shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bryant showed some decent athleticism there.
Bryant trying to control from half guard but Armstrong is working away. #SUB#
Bryant is looking for a kimura but Armstrong is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bryant to get the leverage.
Bryant is taking a breather. Armstrong says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bryant tries to stand and escape but Armstrong is controlling the position.
Bryant prevents Armstrong from standing back up. #T3##ES2#
Armstrong manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Armstrong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bryant misses with a wild combination.
Bryant is breathing heavily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bryant.
Armstrong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bryant circles away quickly and effectively.
Bryant attempts a counter takedown but Armstrong avoids it well and moves away.
Armstrong falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Bryant counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bryant.
Bryant jumps guard but Armstrong stands there with Bryant around his waist. Bryant gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bryant prevents a body shot from Armstrong. #T4#
Armstrong is trying to stall. #TD#
Bryant successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Bryant looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Armstrong is looking to stand up but Bryant won't let him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Armstrong is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Bryant tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leandro Bryant dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vee Eight Armstrong's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Armstrong doesn't manage to clinch there - Bryant circles away. #CL#
Bryant forces Armstrong back against the cage and clinches.
Bryant tries to pull guard but Armstrong forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Bryant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've been informed that Armstrong has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bryant takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT2#It looks like Leandro Bryant has been cut.#TD#
Bryant scores with a takedown into Armstrong's guard.

Armstrong pushes Bryant off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Bryant on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Armstrong throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Bryant was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Armstrong.
Bryant scores with a hook to the body. Armstrong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Armstrong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bryant paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Bryant closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Armstrong quickly recovers to half guard.
Bryant stops Armstrong from getting back to his feet.
Bryant with the ground and pound but Armstrong uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Bryant stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Armstrong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Armstrong wants to stand up but Bryant is controlling him.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T2##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Armstrong tries to clinch but Bryant is having none of it.
Armstrong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Armstrong scores with a one two! Bryant had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Armstrong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Armstrong tries to close the distance and clinch but Bryant swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vee Eight Armstrong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bryant on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T3#
Bryant moves in looking to clinch but Armstrong pushes him off.#KD2#
Armstrong lands a left and a right that sends Bryant crashing to the canvas! Armstrong dives into mount looking to finish!#SU2#
Armstrong gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Armstrong doesn't manage to clinch there - Bryant circles away.
Bryant looks to score with a jab to the body but Armstrong is just out of range.
Leandro Bryant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bryant shoots for a takedown but Armstrong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Armstrong is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Armstrong throws a series of punches but Bryant moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Armstrong wants to clinch up but Bryant keeps it at a distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Armstrong.
Armstrong scores with a hook.
Armstrong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T4#
Armstrong tries to clinch up.
Bryant tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Armstrong is looking to clinch but Bryant is avoiding it.
Armstrong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Armstrong tries to clinch but Bryant moves out of range.
Armstrong tries to clinch there but Bryant circles away. #CL2#
Armstrong takes the fight into the clinch.
Armstrong trying to land knees to the body.
Armstrong is trying to push Bryant away but Bryant has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vee Eight Armstrong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Armstrong tries to clinch but Bryant is having none of it.
Bryant seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Armstrong defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bryant.
Armstrong throws out a loose jab but Bryant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bryant avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bryant dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Armstrong. That did some damage!
Bryant lands a head kick. Armstrong smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Armstrong tries to clinch up but Bryant circles away and keeps his distance.
Armstrong tries to clinch up but Bryant circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bryant.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Armstrong wants to clinch
and Bryant counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
Bryant clinches up against the cage.#T1#
Bryant slowing the pace effectively.
Armstrong gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bryant. #BC#
Bryant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Armstrong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Armstrong scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#Leandro Bryant's cut is getting worse.
Armstrong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bryant momentarily.
Armstrong circles away from the clinch attempt. #T2##KD2#
Armstrong lands a left and a right that sends Bryant crashing to the canvas! Armstrong dives into mount looking to finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2#
Armstrong gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Vee Eight Armstrong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bryant avoids a punch combination nicely.
Armstrong closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bryant counters with a head kick.
Armstrong darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT2#Leandro Bryant's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Armstrong scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Armstrong misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
No luck for Bryant with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leandro Bryant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Armstrong tries to clinch but Bryant is having none of it.
Armstrong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bryant circles away quickly and effectively.
Bryant misses the shot to the body.
Armstrong lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Armstrong misses with the combination.
Bryant works over Armstrong's head and body with a nice combination.
Armstrong has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Armstrong tries to clinch up but Bryant circles away and keeps his distance.#T4#
Bryant avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bryant circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bryant shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bryant throws a head kick but Armstrong moves out of range.
Armstrong tries to clinch but Bryant moves out of range.
Armstrong catches Bryant with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Armstrong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Armstrong tries to bum rush Bryant with a series of wild strikes but Bryant uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Armstrong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vee Eight Armstrong!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 01, 2024

#R1##TD#
Pudzianowski scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Armstrong is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Armstrong stops Pudzianowski from passing to mount.
Armstrong is not content to let Pudzianowski control the position.
Pudzianowski advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pudzianowski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Armstrong is looking to escape.
Armstrong avoids a series of strikes thrown by Pudzianowski. #T1#
Armstrong is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #SU#
Pudzianowski gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!#KD2#
Armstrong drops Pudzianowski with a left right combo! Armstrong follows him down to the ground into side control. #ROC2#Pudzianowski is rocked!#CUT2#Mariusz Pudzianowski's cut is getting worse.
Pudzianowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Oh Pudzianowski is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Pudzianowski is trying to control Armstrong's posture but Armstrong avoids it.
Armstrong tries to stand but Pudzianowski is controlling his head.
Pudzianowski tries to buck Armstrong off but Armstrong is having none of it.
Pudzianowski is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Armstrong is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Pudzianowski is trying desperately to improve position.
Pudzianowski seems to have got his legs back now.
Pudzianowski could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Pudzianowski tries to hold on but Armstrong postures up.
Pudzianowski gets back to half guard.
Pudzianowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Pudzianowski is trying to get back to full guard.
Pudzianowski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pudzianowski has his hands on Armstrong's head, controlling the position. #T3#
Pudzianowski looking to control. #SUB#
Pudzianowski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Armstrong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pudzianowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Armstrong manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Pudzianowski trying to control but Armstrong is working from the bottom.
Armstrong wants to stand and escape but Pudzianowski is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Armstrong really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pudzianowski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU#
Pudzianowski gets to his feet. Armstrong looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Pudzianowski gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Pudzianowski working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Armstrong is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vee Eight Armstrong will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mariusz Pudzianowski's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##KD2#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Armstrong and Pudzianowski goes tumbling to the canvas! Armstrong follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Pudzianowski regains full guard. Nicely done. #SU2#
Armstrong stands up and waves to Pudzianowski to follow him.
Armstrong slips a jab and a cross from Pudzianowski.
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!#CL#
Pudzianowski moves into the clinch successfully.
Armstrong tries to circle away but Pudzianowski has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Pudzianowski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Armstrong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Armstrong lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Pudzianowski head around and knocks him out cold! Armstrong hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vee Eight Armstrong!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2024

#R1#
Stollar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cuabalu.
Cuabalu misses with a straight left.
Stollar blocks a jab.
Cuabalu throws the left hand but Stollar avoids the punch easily.
Cuabalu loads up on a big right hand but Stollar slips the punch.
Cuabalu misses with a straight left.
Stollar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stollar feints the counter takedown.
Timothee Cuabalu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Cuabalu misses its intended target.
Cuabalu loads up on a big right hand but Stollar slips the punch.
Stollar throws a solid leg kick but Cuabalu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stollar.
Stollar slips a jab from Cuabalu.
Cuabalu throws a hook but Stollar avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Stollar's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Stollar slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuabalu takes one to the side of the head.
Cuabalu is breathing heavily.
Stollar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cuabalu.
A big left from Cuabalu misses. #CL2#
Cuabalu gets tackled into the cage by Stollar. Stollar maintains the clinch.
Stollar looking for a takedown. #T1#
Cuabalu is pressed up against the cage. Stollar has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cuabalu down to the mat. Cuabalu avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cuabalu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Stollar thuds a left hand into Cuabalu's body.
Stollar fails with a takedown attempt.
Timothee Cuabalu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Otto Stollar.
Stollar defending well as Cuabalu loads up on a big left hand.
Cuabalu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Stollar pushes Cuabalu up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Stollar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stollar throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CL2#
Stollar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stollar looking for a takedown.
Stollar has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cuabalu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T2#
Stollar lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stollar tries to circle away but Cuabalu has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Stollar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cuabalu throws a poor cross that misses
and Stollar counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stollar lands a slapping body shot.
Stollar throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stollar connects with a body shot that sends Cuabalu's belly button to the back.
Stollar lands a two punch combo.
Cuabalu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Despite the aggression on Stollar's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2#
Stollar rushes Cuabalu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stollar has had enough of the clinch but Cuabalu keeps him there for the moment.
Stollar has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cuabalu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T3#
Stollar is trying to break free.
Stollar drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cuabalu pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cuabalu tries to move into range but Stollar moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cuabalu throws an off balance right hand
and Stollar counters with a one-two to the body.
Cuabalu misses with a hook.
Timothee Cuabalu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Stollar gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cuabalu is pressed up against the cage. Stollar has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cuabalu down to the mat. Cuabalu avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Stollar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
Stollar has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stollar is trying to pull guard but Cuabalu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T4#
Cuabalu tries to circle away but Stollar has him pinned against the cage.#TD2#
Cuabalu is fighting off a takedown attempt but Stollar is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Cuabalu to the mat. Cuabalu regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2#
Stollar gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Cuabalu ducks right into an uppercut from Stollar. #CL2#
Stollar clinches up with Cuabalu and pushes him back against the cage.
Stollar using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cuabalu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cuabalu prevents Stollar from breaking the clinch.
Stollar tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stollar is trying to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Otto Stollar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Timothee Cuabalu's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Cuabalu misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Stollar has closed the distance and engaged Cuabalu in a clinch.
Cuabalu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stollar misses with an elbow over the top.
Cuabalu prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cuabalu is trying to force a seperation but Stollar has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Stollar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Stollar has closed the distance and engaged Cuabalu in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Stollar's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stollar has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1#
Stollar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cuabalu avoids it.
Stollar is trying to push Cuabalu away but Cuabalu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stollar is trying to drag Cuabalu to the mat but Cuabalu just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stollar has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cuabalu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Timothee Cuabalu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Otto Stollar.
Cuabalu gets underhooks to prevent Stollar's takedown attempt.
Cuabalu is pressed up against the cage. Stollar has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cuabalu down to the mat. Cuabalu avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cuabalu missing with a left hand there. Stollar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Cuabalu backs off Stollar throws a huge counter combo but Cuabalu manages to avoid it all.
Cuabalu misses with a left hand
and Stollar counters with a series of strikes. Cuabalu will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cuabalu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stollar in his tracks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stollar blocks a jab.
Stollar connects with a nice looking jab.
Stollar misses with the combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Cuabalu misses the target.
Otto Stollar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cuabalu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stollar. Stollar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cuabalu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Stollar drives through and clinches with Cuabalu against the cage. #BC#
Cuabalu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stollar closes the distance and clinches up with Cuabalu, looking for a takedown. Stollar pushes Cuabalu against the cage but Cuabalu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cuabalu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Stollar rushes Cuabalu and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
Stollar tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stollar keeps control of Cuabalu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cuabalu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Cuabalu's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Cuabalu manages to break the clinch.
Stollar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cuabalu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cuabalu looks to land a right hand but Stollar moved out of range.
Stollar moves out of range as Cuabalu strikes.#CL2#
Stollar darts in and clinches Cuabalu up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stollar.#T4#
Stollar tries to pull guard but Cuabalu won't allow it.
Stollar is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cuabalu to keep the fight standing.
Stollar jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cuabalu walks away with a smile on his face. Stollar gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Stollar throws a head kick that misses.
Cuabalu lands a really nice looking cross but Stollar seems unphased. #CL2#
Stollar moves into the clinch successfully.
Stollar'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.
Stollar is trying to pull guard but Cuabalu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Otto Stollar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Timothee Cuabalu's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Stollar ducks right into an uppercut from Cuabalu.
Cuabalu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stollar looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Stollar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cuabalu to score with a decent uppercut.
Stollar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cuabalu misses with a lunging right hand
and Stollar counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Otto Stollar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cuabalu looks to land a left hand but Stollar moved out of range nicely.
Stollar digs a good hook to Cuabalu's body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stollar is defended easily by Cuabalu.
Stollar slips a jab from Cuabalu.
The crowd cheers as Cuabalu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stollar doesn't seem phased though.
Stollar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cuabalu.
Cuabalu misses with a left hand
and Stollar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cuabalu misses with a hook.
Cuabalu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stollar counters with a one-two to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Stollar defending well as Cuabalu loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Stollar gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stollar is leaning against Cuabalu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stollar has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cuabalu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cuabalu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stollar's efforts to push away.
Stollar tries to pull guard but Cuabalu won't allow it.
Timothee Cuabalu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Otto Stollar.
Stollar missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Cuabalu manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Stollar attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL2#
Cuabalu tries to keep at a distance but Stollar has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Cuabalu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Stollar has closed the distance and engaged Cuabalu in a clinch.
Stollar keeps control of Cuabalu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stollar jumps guard but Cuabalu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Stollar tries to pull guard but Cuabalu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Cuabalu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stollar leaning his opponent against the cage.#T3#
Stollar is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cuabalu is defending well.
Stollar has Cuabalu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cuabalu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stollar stalls.
Stollar dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Stollar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cuabalu prevents the takedown attempt. #TD2#
Stollar jumps into guard, dragging Cuabalu to the mat.
Stollar is looking to stand back up but Cuabalu counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Stollar. #ES2#
Stollar kicks Cuabalu off and gets back to his feet.
Cuabalu misses with a hook.
Stollar unleashes a big counter combination but Cuabalu bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A punch combination from Stollar misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Cuabalu misses the target.
Timothee Cuabalu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Otto Stollar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cuabalu missing with a left hand there. Stollar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Otto Stollar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stollar 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 David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Otto Stollar!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2024

#R1#
Rivera darts in looking for a takedown but Marakmanov gets double underhooks and turns Rivera into the cage.
It looked like Marakmanov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rivera.
Rivera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marakmanov paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Marakmanov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Marakmanov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Marakmanov wants to pass to mount but Rivera is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Marakmanov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rivera is looking to improve his position. #T1##SUB#
Marakmanov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rivera doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Marakmanov. #SUB#
Marakmanov is working for a kimura but Rivera is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Marakmanov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rivera sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Marakmanov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rivera is trying to stand. #SUB#
Marakmanov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rivera sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Marakmanov seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Rivera is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Videl Marakmanov!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2024

#R1#
Stone shoots in looking for a takedown. Gamble tries to sprawl out of it but Stone keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gamble manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Stone closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Stone trying to pass the guard but Gamble defending well.
Gamble moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gamble is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stone is controlling him. #ES2#
Gamble has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Stone has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T1#
Stone is pressed up against the cage. Gamble has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stone down to the mat. Stone avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD#
Stone fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gamble sprawls well initially but Stone persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gamble looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gamble wants to get back to full guard.
Stone is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Stone can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gamble is looking to escape.
Gamble can't escape the position.
Stone sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Gamble tries to hold on but Stone pushes him away.
Gamble is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Stone is staying active.
Stone scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Stone scoring with strikes but Gamble is staying in there.
Gamble is bucking up trying to escape but Stone cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gamble working to try and regain half guard.
Gamble wants to hold on but Stone pushes him away.#T3#
Stone sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Stone looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Stone wants to finish this one by submission but Gamble is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Stone.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gamble takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Stone controlling the position easily from mount.
Stone fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #T4#
Stone is landing with some decent strikes but Gamble is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Stone avoids the attempt from Gamble to control.
Stone breaks from Gamble's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Gamble is squirming around, avoiding Stone's attempts to control the action.
Stone avoids the attempt from Gamble to control.
Stone with the ground and pound from mount.
Gamble is squirming around, avoiding Stone's attempts to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Angus Stone dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
No joy there for Gamble, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stone half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gamble tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stone swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Stone closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gamble's guard.
Gamble is striking from the bottom but Stone uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Stone performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gamble trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone trying to control the action but Gamble is working from the bottom. #T1#
Gamble has his hands clasped together around Stone's back. He's all about the action.#ES2#
Gamble kicks Stone off and gets back to his feet.
Gamble tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Angus Stone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gamble has a takedown stuffed.
Stone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gamble manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Xzavier Gamble seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gamble doesn't manage to clinch there - Stone circles away.
As Gamble looks to move away, Stone throws a big counter combo but Gamble just gets out of the way.
Gamble throws a series of punches but Stone avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Stone decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Gamble manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Stone keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gamble is trying to break the clinch but Stone is controlling him.
Stone gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gamble.
Gamble is working for takedown but Stone is calmly controlling the position for now.
Angus Stone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xzavier Gamble.
Gamble is breathing heavily.
Stone is trying to drag Gamble to the mat but Gamble just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Gamble breaks the clinch. #CL#
Stone pushes Gamble up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Stone wants the takedown. Gamble is fighting it off but Stone persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gamble's guard against the cage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Gamble pulls Stone in to control the position.
Stone throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gamble works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gamble trying to keep a closed guard but Stone is proving a slippery customer.
Stone postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gamble keeping full guard, as Stone tries to pass.
Gamble has control of Stone's left arm, preventing Stone from doing any damage.
Gamble trying to strike off his back.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Gamble keeping full guard, as Stone tries to pass. #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.
Stone is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Stone rushes Gamble and presses him up against the cage.
Gamble is trying to force a seperation but Stone has the dominant position.#BC#
Stone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gamble.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gamble. #CL2#
Gamble clinches with his opponent. #TD#
Stone has picked Gamble up - he's going for a ride! Stone dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Angus Stone will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Gamble drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gamble would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gamble won't allow Stone to get back to his feet.
Stone is trying to control the position but Gamble postures up.
Stone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gamble can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Gamble got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stone has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gamble has managed to get both his arms back between Stone's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Stone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gamble is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Stone wants to stand but Gamble is controlling the position.
Gamble is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T1#
Stone darts in looking for a takedown but Gamble gets double underhooks and turns Stone into the cage. #TD2#
Gamble turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Gamble manages to end up in side control.
Gamble wants to control but Stone is keeping him busy.
Stone is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Gamble wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stone, who protects the arm well. #SU2#
Gamble decides to stand up, so the ref orders Stone to his feet. #T2##TD2#
Gamble manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stone on his heels. He'll look to pass Stone's guard now, I'm sure.
Gamble takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SU2#
Stone is working an open guard so Gamble takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stone is defended easily by Gamble.
Stone misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angus Stone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gamble fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stone keeps the fight on the outside.#T3#
Gamble tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stone defends well and Gamble ends up having to push Stone into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gamble lands with a nice combination. Stone backs away looking to recover.#CL#
Stone has Gamble up against the cage in a clinch.
Gamble tries to pull guard but Stone forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Stone lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gamble is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stone is defending well for now.#BC#
Stone manages to break the clinch.
Gamble dives in for a single leg takedown but Stone sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
Stone closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gamble throws a head punch that misses. #T4##BC#
Stone breaks from the clinch.
Gamble shoots in but no luck this time.
Gamble fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stone shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gamble as he avoids it easily.
Gamble fails with a takedown attempt.
Stone throws a big counter combination but Gamble scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Stone instigates a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Xzavier Gamble.
Well Stone has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angus Stone!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 26, 2024

#R1#
Dukes lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT#It looks like Timothee Cuabalu has been cut.
Dukes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cuabalu looks winded!
Dukes fails to land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Cuabalu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dukes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dukes's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cuabalu under the eye.#KD#
Dukes cracks Cuabalu with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Dukes has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Cuabalu to stand back up!#ROC#Cuabalu is rocked!
We've been told by Dukes's head coaches at Freaky Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dukes is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Dukes shuts the power down on Cuabalu. Lights out, game over! Dukes is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Leroy Dukes!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Foster ducks under a wild hook from Cuabalu.
Cuabalu is breathing heavily.
Cuabalu throws a right hand that misses
and Foster counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Foster shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cuabalu's guard.
Foster content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Foster pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cuabalu is keeping the position for now.
Foster makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Foster cracks Cuabalu with a solid left hand.
Cuabalu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cuabalu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Foster controls the pace.
Foster trying to control the position from guard on top but Cuabalu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster lands a couple of elbows.
Foster distracts Cuabalu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cuabalu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Foster.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Foster accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Foster throwing strikes but missing.
Foster keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cuabalu's head.
Foster throws a big elbow that misses.
Foster with a flurry of punches that miss.
Foster with a nice head shot there.
Foster controls from within his opponent's guard.
Foster throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Foster shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Foster wants to control from the top but Cuabalu keeps moving.
Foster loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Foster lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Foster postures up in Cuabalu's guard and throws a big left but Cuabalu blocks it.
Foster throwing strikes from guard but Cuabalu blocks nicely.
Cuabalu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Foster postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Foster throwing strikes from guard but Cuabalu blocks nicely.
Foster throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Foster throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Foster shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cuabalu napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Foster scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Cuabalu to see if he's OK.
Foster working the ground and pound. #T3#
Foster is working Cuabalu over with some ground and pound from side control.
Foster works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Foster looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Foster misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Foster working the body and head with strikes.
Foster creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cuabalu sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Foster postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Foster lands a few punches from side control.#ROC2#Cuabalu is rocked!
Foster cracks Cuabalu with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Foster immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Cuabalu is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Foster!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Foster!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 20, 2024

#R1#
Nice shot lands for Tran.#CUT#It looks like Timothee Cuabalu has been cut.
Cuabalu throws an off balance right hand
and Tran counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cuabalu thinking.
Cuabalu lands a head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Antwan Tran has been cut.#KD2#
Cuabalu bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Tran! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#ES#
Tran is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Tran is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tran misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Cuabalu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tran darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tran bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tran, as that shot connected.
Tran scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tran slips a jab from Cuabalu.
Cuabalu throws an off balance right hand
and Tran counters with a straight right hand.
Cuabalu misses with a right hand #KD#
and Tran counters with a crisp right hand that drops Cuabalu! Tran lets Cuabalu back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Cuabalu is rocked!#T1#
Tran knocks out Cuabalu with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Tran before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Tran picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antwan Tran!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 18, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Abdulayev has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.
Abdulayev tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #TD2#
Abdulayev turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Abdulayev manages to end up in side control.
Jackson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Abdulayev is controlling him well.
Abdulayev is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Let's hope that Abdulayev has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Abdulayev tries to stand but Jackson is controlling his head.
Jackson is trying to escape the position but Abdulayev is controlling the position.
Jackson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Abdulayev, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Abdulayev shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.
Jackson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jackson stuffs the takedown.
Anthony Roy Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Said Abdulayev.
Abdulayev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.
Jackson attempts a counter takedown but Abdulayev avoids it well and moves away.
Jackson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jackson wants it to stay on the feet.
Jackson attempts a counter takedown but Abdulayev avoids it well and moves away.
Abdulayev digs a good body shot into Jackson's ribs.
Abdulayev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Jackson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jackson.
Abdulayev wants to get back to his feet but Jackson passes into half guard.
Abdulayev looks winded!#T3##REVB##SUB#
Jackson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Abdulayev has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Jackson is looking for a kimura but Abdulayev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jackson to get the leverage.
Abdulayev is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Jackson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Abdulayev is defending against the submission attempts here by Jackson. #T4#
Abdulayev regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Abdulayev seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Anthony Roy Jackson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Abdulayev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Abdulayev gets a double leg takedown into Jackson's guard.

Jackson has his feet on Abdulayev's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #CL2#
Abdulayev moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Abdulayev pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Jackson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Abdulayev looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Abdulayev looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Abdulayev! #REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Abdulayev wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Jackson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Abdulayev taking a breather here. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jackson tries to escape but Abdulayev is in control.
Abdulayev in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Abdulayev wants to stand but Jackson is controlling his arm.#T3#
Abdulayev moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Said Abdulayev has got the better of the ground game so far.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Abdulayev.
Jackson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Abdulayev. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Abdulayev is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Abdulayev closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Abdulayev pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Abdulayev has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Jackson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Jackson has gone for a leg lock! Abdulayev slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jackson's guard.#REVB#
Abdulayev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Said Abdulayev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Abdulayev fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Jackson tries to sprawl but Abdulayev drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jackson is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdulayev trying to mount his opponent but Jackson defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Abdulayev controlling the pace. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Abdulayev looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Abdulayev fails with the takedown.
Anthony Roy Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Said Abdulayev.
Abdulayev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Abdulayev is defended easily by Jackson.
Jackson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T3#
Abdulayev tries to clinch up.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackson tries to counter with a takedown but Abdulayev is quick to defend against it.
Abdulayev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jackson avoids it really well and circles away.
Jackson attempts a counter takedown but Abdulayev avoids it well and moves away.
Jackson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Abdulayev finds it's way round the side to connect with Jackson's head. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Abdulayev.
Jackson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Abdulayev sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Abdulayev clinches. #TD#
Jackson tightens his grip and picks Abdulayev up, before dumping him to the ground. Abdulayev manages to land in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Jackson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Abdulayev manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jackson has Abdulayev in his guard.#REVB#
Abdulayev stays in close to Jackson's body and controls the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Said Abdulayev.
I think Abdulayev has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:30

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 18, 2024

#R1#
Cuabalu cracks Pudzianowski with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Pudzianowski tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Cuabalu pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Pudzianowski is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timothee Cuabalu!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 06, 2022

#R1#
Myers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL2#
Cassidy gets tackled into the cage by Myers. Myers maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Myers breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Myers drives through and clinches with Cassidy against the cage.
Cassidy is looking to break free of the clinch but Myers has double underhooks.
A short right from Myers on the inside. #BC2#
Myers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cassidy digs a good hook to Myers's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myers throws a poor cross that misses
and Cassidy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cassidy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cassidy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Myers's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Myers takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Myers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cassidy is looking to break free of the clinch but Myers has double underhooks.
Cassidy wants to get back to striking at distance but Myers won't allow it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Myers. #BC2#
Myers breaks from the clinch.
Cassidy lands with a kick to the temple. Myers shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT#It looks like Breaux Rakim Myers has been cut.
Cassidy displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL2#
Myers moves into the clinch.
Cassidy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cassidy has had enough of the clinch but Myers keeps him there for the moment.
Cassidy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Myers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2##CL2#
Myers clinches. #BC2#
Myers manages to break the clinch.
Cassidy blocks a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left and a right from Cassidy both land. Nice combination.
Myers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cassidy .
Myers is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cassidy .
Myers lands with an overhand left.
Myers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cassidy .
Cassidy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cassidy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Cassidy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Myers, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T3##CL2#
Myers closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Myers manages to break the clinch.
Cassidy throws a combination. Myers tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL2#
Myers gets a clinch.
Cassidy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Myers manages to break the clinch.
Cassidy throws a right and a left that Myers avoids nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Myers! But no joy.
Left hook, right uppercut from Myers.
Cassidy throws a sloppy head kick and Myers moves out of range easily.
Cassidy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cassidy lands a high kick!
Cassidy is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Myers has closed the distance and engaged Cassidy in a clinch. #T4#
A frustrated look appears on Cassidy 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cassidy tries to break the clinch but Myers is controlling the position. #BC2#
Myers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Myers misses the jab.
Cassidy throws a right and a left that Myers avoids nicely.
Cassidy misses with a wild combination.
Myers throws a series of punches but Cassidy moves out of range.
Cassidy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cassidy ! #CUT#That has opened up Breaux Rakim Myers's cut even more.
Myers works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Myers connects with a single shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Stephon Cassidy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Breaux Rakim Myers's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Cassidy lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Myers scores with a jab to the head.
Myers closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cassidy works Myers's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Myers gets a clinch. #BC2#
Myers breaks from the clinch.
Cassidy misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Myers fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cassidy , pushing him back against the cage.
Myers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Breaux Rakim Myers seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cassidy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Myers scores with a shot to the side of Cassidy 's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cassidy can't break the clinch.
A short right from Myers. #T1##BC2#
Myers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cassidy lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Myers scores with a nice right hand. #ROC2#Cassidy is rocked!
Myers misses with a double jab
and Cassidy counters with a good low kick that Myers was not able to check.
Oh Cassidy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Myers closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Cassidy out cold! Cassidy corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Breaux Rakim Myers!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 22, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Yan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Johnson to the ground. Yan is now in Johnson's guard.
Yan is standing up over Johnson. Johnson looks to escape but Yan dives into side control. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Yan in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Yan gets to mount! Johnson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Johnson can't escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Yan looking to secure an arm triangle but Johnson defends it well.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yan on the ground.
Yan raining down hammerfists from mount.#T1#
Yan lands a big elbow.
Johnson has given up his back. #SUB2#
Yan working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Johnson is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Yan has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Johnson taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Khalil Yan!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 22, 2021

#R1#
Zychi lands a leg kick that knocks Zakrzewski off balance momentarily.
Zychi wants to clinch up but Zakrzewski keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Zychi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zakrzewski did well to prevent Zychi getting side control.
Zychi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zakrzewski keeps working.
Well, if Zychi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zakrzewski preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Zychi wants to get back to his feet. #T1#
Zakrzewski trying to control from the bottom.
Zychi wants to control but Zakrzewski is keeping him busy.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Zychi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Zakrzewski is staying active underneath Zychi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zychi looks to land a strike but Zakrzewski avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Zychi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zakrzewski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zakrzewski is breathing heavily.
Zychi trying to control the position from guard on top but Zakrzewski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zychi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Zychi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD2#
Zychi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Zakrzewski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zychi.
Zychi trying to mount his opponent but Zakrzewski defends it.
Zychi tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Zakrzewski.
Zychi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Zakrzewski tries to kick Zychi off but Zychi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Zychi is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Zakrzewski still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Zakrzewski has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Zakrzewski is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
We've been hearing that Zakrzewski has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Zychi is trying to improve his position.
Zychi struggling a bit here.#T4#
Zychi trying his best to control but Zakrzewski has mounted him.
Zakrzewski prevents Zychi from getting the reversal.
Zakrzewski throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Zychi wants to control but Zakrzewski is having none of it.
Zychi is squirming around, avoiding Zakrzewski's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zychi is looking to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rekoji Zychi will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Zychi tries to clinch there but Zakrzewski circles away.
Zakrzewski fails with a takedown attempt.
Zakrzewski takes a shot to the body in his stride. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Zychi has knocked Zakrzewski down with a huge combo! Zychi steps away and waves a wobbly Zakrzewski back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#It looks like Krzysztof Zakrzewski has been cut.
Zakrzewski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zakrzewski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zychi unleashes a big counter combination but Zakrzewski bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zychi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Zakrzewski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
No luck for Zychi with that takedown attempt.
Zakrzewski is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Zychi moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rekoji Zychi!

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