Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2023

#R1#
Schotel misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Schotel has taken the fight to the clinch.
Schotel lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Schotel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Adams backwards.
Schotel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Schotel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Adamss head.
Adams misses with an elbow strike.
A short right from Schotel. #ROC2#Adams is rocked!
Schotel creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Adams's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Adams drops to his knees and Schotel pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dodge Schotel!
A victorious Dodge Schotel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
AJ Adams was interviewed post fight and said 'It was a tough loss um Im gonna recover and we on to the next '.

Event: MMAHKI 6
Date: Nov 05, 2022

#R1#
Chol throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chol has a takedown stuffed.
Joeson wants to clinch up but Chol keeps it at a distance.
Chol has his takedown stuffed
and Joeson counters with a series of strikes. Chol will be more careful next time no doubt.
Joeson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chol sprawls well. Chol wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Joeson gets slowly back to his feet.
Joeson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chol leaves Joeson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Miguel Chol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JJ Joeson .
Joeson wants to clinch.#T1#
Joeson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chol circles away.
Joeson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chol as he avoids it easily.
Joeson misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Chol counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Chol.
Chol putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Joeson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Chol lands an elbow just above Joeson 's eye. #CUT#It looks like JJ Joeson has been cut.#TD#
Chol decides to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Joeson lying in Chol's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Chol decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Joeson taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Miguel Chol!

Event: TD 4
Date: Nov 04, 2022

#R1#
Francisco ducks right into an uppercut from Mai Ni.
Francisco tries to clinch up.
Francisco pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mai Ni stuffs the takedown.
Francisco misses with a leg kick.
Mai Ni lands with a good body shot.#TD#
Francisco shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Francisco wants to control from the top but Mai Ni keeps moving.
Mai Ni managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mai Ni keeping moving, preventing Francisco from controlling successfully.
Mai Ni looking for a sweep. Not yet Mai Ni, not yet. #T1#
Francisco missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mai Ni wants to sweep but no luck.
Mai Ni keeping moving, preventing Francisco from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mai Ni holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Francisco tried to score with a low kick but Mai Ni checks it.
Mai Ni scores with a hook to the body. Francisco takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mai Ni jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT2#It looks like Joao Francisco has been cut.
Bang Mai Ni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Francisco fails with the takedown.
Joao Francisco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Francisco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Francisco takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T2#
Francisco walks into a jab.
Francisco needs to keep his hands up - Mai Ni had a free shot at his head there.
Mai Ni throws a low kick, looking for Francisco's leg but Francisco calmly moves out of range.
Francisco seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Francisco dives in and grabs Mai Ni's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mai Ni pushes down on Francisco's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Francisco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mai Ni slaps away a takedown attempt from Francisco, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Francisco takes a swing at Mai Ni's ribcage but misses.
Francisco tries to close the distance and clinch but Mai Ni swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mai Ni's jab looks to have found its range, popping Francisco under the eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Francisco shoots in for a takedown but Mai Ni shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Francisco misses with a few strikes there.
Mai Ni with a jab.
Francisco takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3#
Nice jab there from Mai Ni. #ROC2#Francisco is rocked!
Francisco walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Mai Ni swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bang Mai Ni!
A very excited looking Bang Mai Ni made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: TFL:1 New Era
Date: Nov 03, 2022

#R1#
Ichirou waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adams.
Ichirou connects with a stiff jab that staggers Adams - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sugawara Ichirou!
AJ Adams was interviewed post fight and said 'It was a tough loss um Im gonna recover and we on to the next '.

Event: EMMA 2 - Tau vs. King
Date: Oct 29, 2022

#R1#
Hooker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Knight has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hooker ducks right into an uppercut from Knight. #CUT2#It looks like Malik Hooker has been cut.
Knight catches Hooker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Knight lunges at Hooker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hooker's hand.
Knight uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hooker has time to react.
Hooker throws a body punch but Knight moves out of range.
Hooker misses with a hook.
Hooker tries to close the distance and clinch but Knight swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Knight misses.
Knight connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Knight stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hooker misses with the combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hooker lands with a nice combination. Knight backs away looking to recover.
Hooker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hooker tries to clinch up.#T1#
Hooker looks to throw the jab but Knight is out of range.
A nice side step and Knight releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hooker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Knight dodges the punch combination from Hooker.
Knight lands a nice looking body shot.
Hooker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Knight thuds a left hand into Hooker's body.
Hooker misses the body punch
and Knight connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hooker misses with a few strikes there.
Hooker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knight moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Knight dodges the punch combination from Hooker.
Some wild striking there from Hooker. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knight lands a jab to Hooker's midsection.
Hooker throws a series of punches but Knight moves out of range.
Hooker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Terrell Knight is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hooker walks into a jab.
Hooker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Knight connects with a body shot.
Hooker is breathing heavily.
Hooker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Knight scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Knight jabs Hooker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Knight scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hooker doesn't seem bothered though.
Hooker walks into a stiff left hand from Knight.#KD2#
Knight feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hooker sprawling to the canvas! Hooker rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Knight finish him?! #ROC2#Hooker is rocked!
Knight lands a brutal uppercut that launches Hooker off his feet! Hooker tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Terrell Knight!
After winning the bout, Terrell Knight thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 24, 2022

#R1#
Adams dives in and grabs Griggs's left leg, looking for a takedown. Griggs pushes down on Adams's head and hops out.
Griggs tries a low kick but Adams avoids it.
Adams connects with a solid leg kick.
Griggs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Griggs lands a right hook to the body.
Adams misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Adams is looking to clinch.
Griggs looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Griggs throws a lazy head kick
enabling Adams to counter with a crisp jab.
Griggs throws a nice looking combination but Adams bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griggs with a nice cross.
Griggs stuns Adams with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Griggs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Adams moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Adams gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Adams is trying to force a seperation but Griggs has the dominant position.#BC#
Griggs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Adams wants to clinch but Griggs slips to the side
and Griggs counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#Adams is rocked!
Adams misses the body punch
and Griggs counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frankie Griggs!
Frankie Griggs thanked the fans post fight for their support.
AJ Adams was interviewed post fight and said 'It was a tough loss um Im gonna recover and we on to the next '.

Event: QFC Tournament 1122 Round 1
Date: Oct 23, 2022

#R1#
Joeson fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Joeson .
Lomas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Joeson shoots in and drives through. Lomas sprawls well.
A head kick misses from Joeson . #TD#
Lomas darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Joeson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lomas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lomas looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joeson is trying to maintain the position but Lomas is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lomas working Joeson over with strikes. #T1#
Lomas controlling the action here.
Lomas is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Joeson !
Lomas looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lomas lands a couple of good shots and Joeson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB#
Lomas is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Joeson is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shufoji Lomas!

Event: TD 3
Date: Oct 21, 2022

#R1#
A punch combination from Francisco misses.
Manchester is trying hard to land a takedown here. Francisco sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Francisco is looking for a counter combo.
Joao Francisco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manchester looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Francisco closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Francisco breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Manchester tries to bum rush Francisco with a series of wild strikes but Francisco uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Francisco swats away the attempt to clinch by Manchester.
Francisco closes the distance and clinches up with Manchester, looking for a takedown. Francisco pushes Manchester against the cage but Manchester circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Francisco gets a takedown into half guard.
Manchester scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Francisco manages to mount him!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Francisco with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #T1#
Francisco looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Francisco content just to control the position here.
Francisco pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish. #SUB#
Francisco has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Manchester is forced to tap!

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

Event: TD 1: Open the Dome
Date: Oct 07, 2022

#R1#
Francisco doesn't manage to clinch there - Yelisey circles away. #TD#
Francisco shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Yelisey napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Francisco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yelisey keeps working.
Francisco lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Yelisey is looking for a sweep.
Yelisey dodges the ground and pound from Francisco.
Francisco working away.#SUB#
Francisco tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Yelisey tries to bench press Francisco off him but Francisco keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Francisco tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Francisco has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Yelisey manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T1#
Yelisey drops an elbow to the side of Francisco's head.
Francisco is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Yelisey scores with a couple of nice shots.
Yelisey lands with a punch from half guard.
Yelisey is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Yelisey scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Francisco tries to kick Yelisey off but Yelisey keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Yelisey working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Francisco is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yelisey pulls his head out easily.
Nice strikes from Yelisey there.
Francisco is trying to get back to full guard.
Yelisey takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#ROC2#Francisco is rocked!#T2#
Yelisey lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Francisco! More strikes land and this one is all over! Yelisey jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Perov Yelisey!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 30, 2022

#R1#
Adams shoots in for a double leg but Hawat sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hawat replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Adams blocks it well.
Adams looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hawat misses with a series of wild punches.
Adams throws a nice outside leg kick.
Adams bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hawat circles away from the clinch attempt.
Adams tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hawat defends well and Adams ends up having to push Hawat into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Adams is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hawat to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AJ Adams. 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.
Adams with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hawat scores with a nice hook to the head.
Adams looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
Adams trying to land knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hawat - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Good body shot from Hawat.
Adams looking to slow down the pace here.
Adams misses with some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Adams tries a body shot but Hawat blocks it. #BC2#
Hawat breaks the clinch. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hawat scores with a crisp jab that stopped Adams in his tracks.
Adams dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hawat. That did some damage!
Hawat circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hawat lands a nice looking kick to the body. Adams takes a step back to recover.
Hawat looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Adams is looking to clinch.
Adams shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hawat counters with a left to the body.
Hawat connects with a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Hawat.
Whack! Hawat lands a heavy head kick that drops Adams. The ref tackles Hawat to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Adams was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Thufir Hawat!
The defeated AJ Adams had this to say: 'It was a tough loss um Im gonna recover and we on to the next '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 14, 2022

#R1#
Genie wants to clinch but Hooker slips to the side#TD#
and Hooker counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Genie trying to strike off his back.
Genie is striking from the bottom but Hooker uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Hooker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Genie keeps working.
Genie won't allow Hooker to pass to mount.
Hooker working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hooker wants to take a breather but Genie is having none of it.
Genie landing rabbit punches to the side of Hooker's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Genie tries to get to full guard but Hooker has control of the leg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hooker lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Hooker is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Genie wants to improve his position but Hooker is controlling well.
Hooker scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Genie throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Genie is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Genie tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB#
Hooker 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.
Hooker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hooker takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hooker working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hooker winds up and cracks Genie with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Genie is looking for a sweep. Hooker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ground and pound from Hooker.
Genie punching from the bottom.
Hooker passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Genie!
Hooker lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #ROC#Genie is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Sky Genie has been cut.#T2#
Hooker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Genie is still in real trouble! Can Hooker finish him?
Genie working to try and regain half guard.
Hooker has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Genie's face.
Hooker 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.
Genie is looking to get to half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Hooker lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big strike lands for Hooker! That's really hurt Genie and he's turned his back - Hooker keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Hooker jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malik Hooker!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 11, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Adams gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tiger to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Tiger working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tiger is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tiger cracks Adams with a solid left hand.
Tiger controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Tiger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Tiger 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.
Adams looking to control. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SU2#
Tiger stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Tiger shoots and misses
and Adams counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tiger's knee momentarily.
Tiger has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Tiger throws a head kick that misses.
Tiger shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Adams as he jumps to the side.
Adams changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tiger tries to avoid it but Adams manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tiger to the ground. Tiger escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tiger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Despite the aggression on Tiger's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tiger looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Adams tries to counter by clinching up but Tiger breaks away and moves out of range.
AJ Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danielos Tiger.
Tiger takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#TD2#
Adams gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SU2#
Adams is working an open guard so Tiger takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T3##CL#
Adams clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Tiger ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tiger no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Tiger manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Adams manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Adams keeping full guard, as Tiger tries to pass.
Adams wants to stand up but Tiger is controlling him.
Tiger engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tiger's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Adams being controlled here, momentarily.
Tiger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Adams works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Tiger drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Adams dives on top into guard.#REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danielos Tiger dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Adams tries to clinch up.
Adams is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Adams displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tiger. #CL2#
Adams gets tackled into the cage by Tiger. Tiger maintains the clinch.
Tiger wants to take the fight to the mat but Adams manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Adams is defending well against a takedown attempt.
AJ Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danielos Tiger.
Tiger tries for a takedown. No joy.
Adams is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tiger to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Adams on the inside.
Tiger drops down looking for an ankle pick but Adams pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tiger shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Adams defends it nicely.
Tiger is breathing heavily.#T1#
Adams wants to clinch.
Adams throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Adams lands a head kick. Tiger smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tiger fails with the takedown.
Adams scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CL#
Adams pushes Tiger up against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Adams fails to pull guard.
Tiger wants to take the fight to the mat but Adams manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Adams stalling. #TD2#
Tiger gets control of Adams's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tiger will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Tiger is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Danielos Tiger has got the better of the ground game so far.
Adams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tiger is keeping the position for now.
Adams knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tiger on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tiger has his hands on Adams's head, controlling the position. #ES2#
Tiger is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Adams presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T3#
Tiger wants to take the fight to the mat but Adams manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Adams fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tiger has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Adams avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Adams tries to pull guard but Tiger holds him up against the cage and eventually Adams drops back down to his feet. #BC#
Adams breaks from the clinch.
Tiger fails to land the takedown.
Tiger shoots in for a takedown but Adams shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Adams closes the distance and clinches.#T4#
Adams stalling against the cage.
Adams gets underhooks to prevent Tiger's takedown attempt.
Adams tries to pull guard but Tiger forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Adams gets underhooks to prevent Tiger's takedown attempt. #BC2#
Tiger manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Adams clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Adams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adams goes for a double leg but Tiger avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tiger continues to drive forward.
Adams stops a takedown attempt from Tiger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

AJ Adams 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Adams throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #TD2#
Tiger closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tiger lands in his opponent's guard.
Tiger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Adams can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tiger controls the pace.#SUB2#
Tiger drops back looking for a leg! Adams is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Adams manages to kick Tiger off! Tiger jumps back into Adams's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Tiger stays in close to Adams's body and controls the position.
Adams is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tiger is controlling him.
Adams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tiger is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Adams jabs at Tiger's body.
Tiger tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Adams defends well and Tiger ends up having to push Adams into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tiger shoots in for a double leg but Adams sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tiger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Adams tries to clinch up.#CL#
Adams gets a clinch.
Tiger tries for a takedown. No joy.
AJ Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danielos Tiger.
Adams using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Adams content to slow the pace in the clinch. #BC#
Adams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Adams with that takedown attempt.
Tiger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Adams shoots in and drives through. Tiger sprawls well.#T3##CL#
Tiger tries to keep at a distance but Adams has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tiger is working for takedown but Adams is calmly controlling the position for now.
AJ Adams has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Adams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Adams dives in for a single leg takedown but Tiger sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Tiger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Tiger shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Adams wants to stand but Tiger is controlling the position. #T4#
Tiger postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tiger 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.
Tiger throwing strikes from guard but Adams blocks nicely.
Adams trying to keep a closed guard but Tiger is proving a slippery customer.
Tiger controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adams darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Tiger counters with a nice double leg into guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Danielos Tiger.
I think Tiger 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Danielos Tiger!
AJ Adams was interviewed post fight and said 'It was a tough loss um Im gonna recover and we on to the next '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 16, 2022

#R1#
Kuznetsov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Adams moves out of range of the body kick from Kuznetsov.
Adams slips a jab and a cross from Kuznetsov.
Adams wants to counter the offense by Kuznetsov and move into the clinch position.
Kuznetsov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kuznetsov stuffs the takedown attempt from Adams. Adams gets slowly back to his feet.
Kuznetsov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kuznetsov connects with a body shot.
Kuznetsov clobbers Adams with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the side of Adams's head but Adams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuznetsov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kuznetsov duly obliges.
Adams shoots in for a takedown but Kuznetsov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kuznetsov with a nice calf kick.
Kuznetsov misses with a series of wild punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adams wants to clinch up but Kuznetsov keeps it at a distance.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Adams looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Kuznetsov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kuznetsov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Adams on the side of the head. #ROC#Adams is rocked!
Kuznetsov looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Kuznetsov backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Adams's temple! It sends Adams violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Kuznetsov celebrates and the doctors try to help Adams!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Nikolai Kuznetsov!
Nikolai Kuznetsov opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
The defeated AJ Adams had this to say: 'It was a tough loss um Im gonna recover and we on to the next '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 25, 2022

#R1#
Adams lands a high kick!
Adams throws a head kick that misses.
Leighton scores with a hook to the body. Adams takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Leighton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Adams.
Leighton lands a nice looking body shot.
Adams looks winded!
Leighton lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Adams out cold! Adams is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Eliott Leighton!
An out of breath Eliott Leighton thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated AJ Adams had this to say: 'It was a tough loss um Im gonna recover and we on to the next '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Hooker scores with a takedown into Bird's guard.#SUB#
Bird is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hooker is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Bird is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Hooker drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hooker jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Bird is looking for a triangle but Hooker pushes his legs off easily.
Hooker cracks Bird with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Bird looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hooker passes into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee asks Hooker politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hooker prefers to stall for the moment though.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Bird's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bird being controlled for a moment. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hooker landing strikes.
Bird is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hooker taking a breather here.
It looks like Hooker might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T3#
Hooker works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hooker controlling the position.
Hooker scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bird to see if he's OK.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hooker working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Bird is letting Hooker control him for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hooker is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bird has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hooker is staying tight to Bird's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T4#
Hooker working away.
The referee asks Hooker politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hooker prefers to stall for the moment though.
Bird wants to control but Hooker postures up.
Bird tries to bench press Hooker off him but Hooker keeps the position.
Hooker in side control lands a decent elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hooker working away.
Bird gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hooker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malik Hooker dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Bird shoots in and drives through. Hooker sprawls well.
Hooker steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bird.
Bird lands a head kick. Hooker smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#It looks like Malik Hooker has been cut.#CL2#
Hooker has managed to clinch.
Bird lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bird wants to break the clinch but can't.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hooker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hooker.
Hooker digs a right hand into Bird's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bird's gas tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird is trying to force a seperation but Hooker has the dominant position.
Hooker keeps control of Bird as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2#
Hooker lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hooker controlling the action here. #T1##SUB#
Bird looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bird is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hooker pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Bird looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bird looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, Hooker seems content to control.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hooker is continuing to stall.#SUB2#
Hooker is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bird has managed to free his arm - good work.
Malik Hooker has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Hooker is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T3#
Hooker slows the pace down in half guard.
Bird has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The adventures of Hooker the control monster continue. Boring.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bird misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Hooker counters by clinching up.
Hooker doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD2#
Hooker turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Hooker wants to control but Bird is keeping him busy.
Bird wants to control but Hooker postures up.#T4#
Bird tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hooker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bird struggling a bit here.
Hooker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bird. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee asks Hooker politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hooker prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB2#
Hooker is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bird knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hooker cracks Bird with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hooker is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Hooker working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malik Hooker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Malik Hooker's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Hooker gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Bird looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Hooker is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bird defends it well.
Hooker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Bird actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hooker 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. #T1#
Hooker slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Bird actively working from the bottom here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB#
Bird is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hooker pulls his head out easily. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hooker is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Bird actively working from the bottom here.
Hooker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bird has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hooker is working away from the top position though.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bird throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Hooker moves into the clinch.#T3#
Hooker missing with knees to the body.
Bird can't find room to land a body shot as Hooker controls the action.
Hooker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hooker.
A body shot lands from Hooker.
Bird scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bird is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bird.
Hooker doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Hooker tries to throw a body punch but Bird avoids it by throwing Hooker back against the cage.
Hooker slowing the pace effectively.
Bird is trying to break free.
Hooker just leaning against Bird, taking a breather.
Hooker prevents a body shot from Bird.
Bird misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD2#
Bird is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hooker is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bird to the mat. Bird regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hooker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hooker keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bird's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Malik Hooker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hooker 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malik Hooker!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 22, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Plugger closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Francisco did well to prevent Plugger getting side control.#SUB#
Francisco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Plugger 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. #SUB2#
Plugger is trying for a kimura here. Francisco looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Plugger wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pull Plugger!

Event: NRC Fight Night 8
Date: Mar 09, 2022

#R1#
Seyama throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Hooker moves into the clinch.
Hooker jumps guard but Seyama turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Seyama is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hooker is defending well for now.
Seyama tries to pull guard but Hooker won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The referee is keeping an eye on Seyama - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hooker goes for a takedown attempt but Seyama pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seyama shoots in for a double leg but Hooker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Seyama throws a push kick but Hooker slaps the foot to one side.
Horrible takedown attempt by Seyama or perhaps it was just good defense by Hooker, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kado Seyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Hooker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Seyama misses its target.
Seyama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Hooker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hooker goes for a double leg but Seyama avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Seyama continues to drive forward.
A head kick misses from Hooker.
Nice takedown defense from Hooker. No joy for Seyama on that attempt.
Hooker is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hooker scores with a one two! Seyama had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hooker scores with a jab to the body.
Seyama is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#TD2#
Hooker shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hooker showed some decent athleticism there. #T2##SUB2#
Hooker is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Seyama defends it well.
Seyama trying to control from the bottom.
Hooker is taking a breather. Seyama 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.
Seyama is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hooker scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hooker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hooker looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Seyama gets full guard.#SUB#
Seyama working for a triangle but Hooker defends it easily.
Seyama trying to control the position. #T3#
Hooker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hooker is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hooker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hooker is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Seyama wants to sweep but no luck.
Hooker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Seyama working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hooker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hooker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hooker is stalling in the full guard.
Hooker preventing the sweep.
Hooker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hooker is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Seyama working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hooker has passed into half guard!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hooker lands strikes from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malik Hooker dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hooker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Seyama defends it nicely.
Seyama throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD2#
Hooker shoots in and bounces Seyama off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Seyama pushes a forearm under Hooker's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Hooker is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kado Seyama!
An out of breath and clearly excited Kado Seyama thanked Kore Fight Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: NRC 14
Date: Feb 26, 2022

#R1##CL#
Adams clinches up against the cage.
Murray makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Adams scores with a nice hook to the head.
Murray working aggressively here.
Murray lands with a right to the head.
Murray has Adams pushed against the cage.
Murray works on Adams's body with a couple of short punches.
Murray pushes Adams back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murray gets through Adams's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murray pushes Adams back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murray.
Murray works on Adams's body with a couple of short punches.
Adams is breathing heavily.
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!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murray creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Adams is rocked!
Murray lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Adams is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Murray creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Adams with a big uppercut! Adams tries to clinch up but Murray pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Adams to the mat! Adams covers up and Murray unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Levi Murray!
A very excited looking Levi Murray made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
AJ Adams was interviewed post fight and said 'It was a tough loss um Im gonna recover and we on to the next '.

Event: NRC Fight Night 4
Date: Feb 09, 2022

#R1#
Hooker shoots in for a takedown but Seyama shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Seyama is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hooker shoots for a takedown but Seyama saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hooker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Seyama pinned against the cage. Seyama gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And Seyama tries to counter it with a takedown but Hooker pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malik Hooker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seyama slips under a jab from Hooker.
Seyama drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hooker defends it well.
The fighters circling - Seyama throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Seyama goes for a double leg but Hooker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hooker continues to drive forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seyama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hooker with a jab.
Seyama throws a head kick but Hooker moves out of range. #CL#
Hooker takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Hooker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Seyama pulls his leg out and moves away.
Seyama just misses with a punch to the body.
Hooker throws a jab when Seyama was well out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hooker or perhaps it was just good defense by Seyama, which made it look bad.
Seyama changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hooker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hooker shoots in looking for a takedown. Seyama tries to sprawl out of it but Hooker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Seyama manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Seyama gets tackled into the cage by Hooker. Hooker maintains the clinch. #T2#
Seyama stalling.
Seyama has Hooker pushed against the cage.
Hooker has Seyama pushed against the cage.
Hooker blocks a body shot from Seyama.
Seyama misses with some punches.
Hooker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Seyama on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Seyama tries a body shot but Hooker blocks it.
Seyama tries a knee to the head but Hooker blocks it.
Seyama looking to throw knees to the head but Hooker is blocking nicely. #T3##BC#
Hooker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hooker closes the distance and clinches up with Seyama, looking for a takedown. Hooker pushes Seyama against the cage but Seyama circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hooker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Seyama tries a head kick but it misses. #TD#
Hooker throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Seyama tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hooker is in Seyama's guard.
Hooker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hooker seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Seyama for as long as he can get away with.
Hooker connects with a couple of short punches.
Seyama has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Gym Goroshi London. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Seyama is trying to control the position but Hooker postures up.
Hooker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Seyama is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
Seyama trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Seyama escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hooker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hooker postures up.
Hooker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hooker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Seyama looking to control.
Hooker looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hooker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
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 Malik Hooker 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##CL#
Hooker has Seyama up against the cage in a clinch.
Hooker tries to pull guard but Seyama forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Seyama unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hooker lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Seyama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hooker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hooker working hard to break the clinch.
Seyama scores with a knee to the head.
Hooker is trying to pull guard but Seyama turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hooker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Seyama has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seyama misses with a knee strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hooker.
Hooker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Seyama has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hooker.
Seyama landing knees to the body. #T1#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hooker prevents the takedown attempt.
Hooker tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malik Hooker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hooker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hooker tries to land knees in the clinch but Seyama avoids the damage to the body.
Hooker tries for a takedown. No joy.
Seyama goes for a takedown attempt but Hooker pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hooker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Seyama.
Seyama throws a head kick that misses.
Hooker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Seyama circles away.
Hooker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Seyama changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Seyama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Hooker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Seyama.
Seyama looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Hooker was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Seyama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hooker was well out of range. Poor timing from Seyama.
Hooker half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Hooker closes the distance and pushes Seyama back into the cage.
Seyama unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hooker lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hooker is trying to drag Seyama to the mat but Seyama just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Seyama effectively controlling the action here.
Seyama lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Hooker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD#
Hooker wants the takedown. Seyama is fighting it off but Hooker persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Seyama's guard against the cage.
Hooker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Seyama works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Seyama trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Seyama is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hooker postures up. #SUB2#
Seyama looking for a guillotine here but Hooker defends easily.
Hooker wants to pass the guard but Seyama is keeping the position.#T4#
Seyama can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hooker controls the pace.
Seyama trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Seyama is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Seyama looking for a sweep. Not yet Seyama, not yet.
Hooker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Seyama keeping moving, preventing Hooker from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kado Seyama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hooker shoots in looking for a takedown. Seyama tries to sprawl out of it but Hooker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Seyama manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A shot to the body from Seyama misses #CL#
and Hooker counters by moving into the clinch.
Seyama with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Seyama stops a takedown attempt from Hooker.
Hooker blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD#
Hooker has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Seyama regains guard immediately.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seyama trying to keep a closed guard but Hooker is proving a slippery customer.
Seyama is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Malik Hooker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Hooker 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. #SUB2#
Seyama working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hooker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hooker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hooker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Seyama is keeping the position for now.
Seyama is trying to keep Hooker in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seyama looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hooker sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hooker won't allow Seyama to sweep him here.
Hooker controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Malik Hooker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Seyama does no damage.
Hooker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Seyama circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malik Hooker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hooker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Seyama sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hooker somewhat.
Seyama tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Hooker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
Seyama with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short body shot lands from Hooker as the two fighters clinch.
Seyama tries for a takedown but Hooker manages to get underhooks.
Seyama has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hooker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Seyama trying to land knees to the body.
Hooker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Seyama misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hooker.
Hooker wants to break the clinch but can't.
Seyama stops a takedown attempt from Hooker.
Seyama tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hooker avoids it.
Seyama missing with knees to the body. #T4#
Seyama tries to land a knee to the head but Hooker blocks with his arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seyama.
Seyama tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hooker avoids it.
Hooker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Seyama throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Seyama misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hooker.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Seyama creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hooker tries to score a body lock takedown but Seyama shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hooker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hooker tries to score a body lock takedown but Seyama shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hooker tries for a takedown but Seyama manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Seyama using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hooker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hooker managing to block the knees to the body from Seyama.
Hooker tries to throw a body punch but Seyama avoids it by throwing Hooker back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kado Seyama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Seyama 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kado Seyama!

Event: NRC Fight Night 4
Date: Feb 09, 2022

#R1#
Francisco fails with an attempt to clinch.
Francisco showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ruediger.
Ruediger keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Francisco tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ruediger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Francisco tries to clinch but Ruediger is having none of it.
Ruediger lands a lovely overhand right.
Ruediger misses with a hook. Francisco ducked under it nicely.
Ruediger misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Francisco tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ruediger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ruediger! But no joy.
Francisco checks the leg kick nicely there.
Francisco shoots in for a double leg but Ruediger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Francisco steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ruediger.
A nice combination there by Francisco. #T1#
Francisco darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Francisco misses with the combination.
Ruediger cracks Francisco with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ruediger loads up on a big right hand but Francisco slips the punch.
Ruediger stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ruediger wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Francisco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruediger throws a looping overhand right but Francisco ducks down to avoid it.
Francisco steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ruediger.
Francisco doesn't manage to clinch there - Ruediger circles away.
Francisco fails with a takedown attempt.
Francisco moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ruediger throws out a loose jab but Francisco uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Ruediger thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Francisco gets tackled into the cage by Ruediger. Ruediger maintains the clinch.
Ruediger working aggressively here.
Francisco tries to work over Ruediger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Ruediger has Francisco pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ruediger pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Francisco tumbling to the mat - Ruediger dives into Francisco's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Francisco escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ruediger gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Francisco is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ruediger is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Francisco controls Ruediger momentarily but Ruediger frees himself.
Ruediger trying to control the position from guard on top but Francisco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ruediger avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ruediger trying to control the position from guard on top but Francisco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Francisco is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Francisco keeping moving, preventing Ruediger from controlling successfully. #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.
Francisco working a defensive guard but Ruediger manages to pass into side control anyway.
Francisco tries to bench press Ruediger off him but Ruediger keeps the position.
Ruediger connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Francisco some visible discomfort.
Francisco is not content to let Ruediger control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ruediger working away.
Ruediger taking a break here but Francisco is having none of it and regains half guard.
Ruediger wants to control but Francisco is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gabe Ruediger dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ruediger misses with a two punch combination.
Ruediger tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Francisco defends well and Ruediger ends up having to push Francisco into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Francisco tries to clinch up but Ruediger circles away and keeps his distance.
Ruediger lands a nice shot that snaps Francisco's head back. #CUT2#It looks like Joao Francisco has been cut.#CL#
Francisco gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ruediger gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Francisco.
Ruediger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Francisco is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Francisco tries to break free but Ruediger pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Francisco is looking for a takedown.
Ruediger gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Francisco can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Francisco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruediger tries to land knees in the clinch but Francisco avoids the damage to the body.
Ruediger prevents a body shot from Francisco.
Francisco is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Francisco misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Ruediger using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ruediger missing with knees to the body.
Ruediger throws a head punch that misses.
Francisco is working for takedown but Ruediger is calmly controlling the position for now.
Francisco has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ruediger avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Francisco goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ruediger struggles to land a body shot inside as Francisco controls his hands.
Ruediger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Francisco's elbow. #T3#
Francisco tries to pull guard but Ruediger holds him up against the cage and eventually Francisco drops back down to his feet.
Ruediger misses with an elbow over the top.
Francisco tries for a takedown. No joy.
Francisco tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ruediger smiles and moves away.
Ruediger fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Francisco blocks a jab.
Joao Francisco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Francisco lands a leg kick that knocks Ruediger off balance momentarily.
Ruediger thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Nice shot by Ruediger.
We've been informed that Ruediger has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A combination from Francisco does no damage.
Gabe Ruediger seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Ruediger has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ruediger gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Francisco.
Ruediger prevents a body shot from Francisco.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Francisco looking for a takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Francisco.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gabe Ruediger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joao Francisco's cut.
That's time! Francisco's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Francisco tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ruediger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No luck for Francisco with that takedown attempt.
Francisco tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ruediger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It seemed like Ruediger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Francisco fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Francisco takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ruediger stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Francisco.
Ruediger keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruediger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ruediger throws out a counter right but Francisco avoids it with no problem.
Francisco tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Ruediger counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ruediger.
Ruediger trying to control the position from guard on top but Francisco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Francisco is trying to keep Ruediger in close.
Ruediger trying to control the position from guard on top but Francisco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruediger postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Francisco keeping moving, preventing Ruediger from controlling successfully.
Ruediger distracts Francisco with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Francisco has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ruediger can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Ruediger got a little sloppy there for a moment and Francisco has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ruediger has managed to get both his arms back between Francisco's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ruediger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Francisco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Francisco is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Francisco looking for subs off his back but Ruediger has passed one foot through into half guard.
Ruediger wants to take a breather but Francisco is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Francisco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ruediger seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3#
Francisco moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ruediger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Francisco working for a triangle but Ruediger defends it easily.
Ruediger trying to control but Francisco is working from the bottom.
Francisco looking to control.
Francisco doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Ruediger slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ruediger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Francisco keeps working.
Francisco tries to control but Ruediger manages to take his back.
Gabe Ruediger is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Francisco breaks Ruediger's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Ruediger manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Francisco manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Francisco trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Francisco looking to control.
Ruediger wants to control from the top but Francisco keeps moving.
Joao Francisco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Francisco thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gabe Ruediger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ruediger 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabe Ruediger!

Event: NRC 10
Date: Jan 29, 2022

#R1#
Brown takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Adams takes the fight into the clinch.
Brown trying to control the position but instead, Adams has worked for underhooks and has pushed Brown into the cage.
Adams tries for a takedown but Brown manages to get underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Brown breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Brown throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Adams!
Brown stuffs the takedown attempt from Adams. Adams gets slowly back to his feet.
Adams lands a leg kick that knocks Brown off balance momentarily.#T1##CL2#
Adams moves into the clinch successfully. #TD#
Brown pulls guard.
Adams slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Adams trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Brown utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Adams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Adams postures up in Brown's guard and throws a big left but Brown blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Adams with a flurry of punches that miss.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Adams prevents Brown from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Brown missing with a left hand there. Adams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Adams closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Adams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Adams scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Adams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Adams fails with the takedown.
Jared Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AJ Adams.
Brown misses with a few strikes there.
Brown is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Adams clinches up with Brown and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Brown pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Adams doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2#
Adams moves into range and clinches up with Brown.
Adams taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Brown jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Adams walks away with a smile on his face. Brown gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Adams forces Brown back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Brown has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Adams uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adams stays in close to Brown's body and controls the position.
Adams has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brown is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brown preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Adams not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Adams trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Adams passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Adams tries to score with some ground and pound. Brown controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB2#
Adams is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brown knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Adams working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Adams fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

AJ Adams dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Adams fails with the takedown.
Brown with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Adams holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The referee calls for Adams to work.
Brown wants to stall. #BC2#
Adams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Brown.
Adams blocks the body kick. #CL2#
Adams has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC#
Brown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Adams takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T1#
Adams dives in and grabs Brown's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brown pushes down on Adams's head and hops out.#CL2#
Adams gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Brown is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Adams is keeping busy.
Adams will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Brown up against the cage.
Adams tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jared Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AJ Adams.
Adams lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Brown breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Adams moves into the clinch successfully.
We've been informed that Adams has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T2#
Brown is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Stalling in the clinch from Adams.
Adams lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Brown tries to work over Adams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brown letting Adams take a breather here.#TD2#
Adams jumps guard and drags Brown to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T3#
Adams wants to stand and escape but Brown is having none of it.
Adams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Adams is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #ES2#
Adams uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Adams has a takedown stuffed.
Brown misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Adams drives through and clinches with Brown against the cage.
Adams is looking for a takedown.
Adams is struggling to control the position.#BC2#
Adams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jared Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Brown tries to keep at a distance but Adams has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Adams ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Adams no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Brown wants to control from the top but Adams keeps moving.
Adams looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

AJ Adams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Adams lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Adams will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Brown throws a right and a left that Adams avoids nicely. #CL2#
Adams pushes Brown up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Brown manages to break the clinch.
Adams is looking to clinch.
Brown tries to clinch but Adams is having none of it.
Brown jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice takedown defense from Brown. No joy for Adams on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Brown leaves Adams with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jared Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AJ Adams.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Adams avoids a kick to the body. #T1#
Brown is looking to land body kicks.
Adams throws a good cross that connects.
A nice inside leg kick there by Adams. That's going to slow Brown down.
Adams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adams was well out of range. Poor timing from Brown.#CL2#
Adams has closed the distance and engaged Brown in a clinch.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Brown breaks from the clinch.
AJ Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Adams rushes Brown and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC2#
Adams manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Adams closes the distance and pushes Brown back into the cage.#T2##BC#
Brown escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Adams throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Adams avoids the body shot from Brown.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Adams.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Adams rushes Brown and presses him up against the cage.
AJ Adams seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #TD2#
Adams successfully pulls guard.
Adams wants to sweep but no luck. #SU#
Brown gets to his feet. Adams looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jared Brown is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Brown throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Adams has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Adams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Adams clinches up with Brown and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Adams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brown throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Adams drives through and clinches with Brown against the cage.
Brown prevents a takedown attempt there.
Adams will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Brown up against the cage.
Adams tries to pull guard but Brown won't allow it. #T4##BC#
Brown breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Adams fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
AJ Adams is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2#
Adams has Brown up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Brown breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brown misses with a hook
and Adams cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Adams has his takedown stuffed
and Brown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jared Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown scores with a jab to the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
AJ Adams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Adams 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... AJ Adams!
A very excited looking AJ Adams rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

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