Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Lightweight Tournament Night 1
Date: Jan 15, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Simon gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows House to score an easy takedown into full guard.
House tries to stand but Simon is controlling from the bottom.
Simon pulls House in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as House accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
House pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simon is keeping the position for now. #T1#
House is looking to pass into half guard but Simon pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Simon is in guard.#REVR#
Simon passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Simon working away.
House is looking to reverse the position.
House is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Simon tries to advance to mount but can't.
House is trying to get back to his feet.#T2#
Simon advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
House is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
House is trying desperately to improve position.
We've been hearing that Simon has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Simon blocks House's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
House tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Simon working for a submission but House is keeping him at bay.
Simon is breathing heavily.
House is trying to escape the mount. #SUB#
Simon looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
House is looking to get to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if House can do anything to dispel that myth.
House is still trying to improve position.#T3##SUB#
Simon with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
House is looking to get to half guard.
House wants to hold on but Simon pushes him away.
House really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Simon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Simon is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but House is surviving well by controlling Simon's body position as best he can.
House tries to buck Simon off but he can't manage it.
House wants to control but Simon is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
House's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Simon avoids the attempt from House to control.#T4##SUB#
Simon has hold of House's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and House manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
House is looking to get to half guard.
House tries to hold on but Simon postures up.
House tries to buck Simon off but he can't manage it. #SUB#
Simon with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #SUB#
Simon has hold of House's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and House manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Simon working for a submission but House is keeping him at bay.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Simon dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Simon avoids the head kick by House.
Simon went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
House displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
House moves in looking to clinch but Simon pushes him off.
House misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
House shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Simon napping and manages to drive through into side control!
House wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simon keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
House taking a break here but Simon is having none of it and regains half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
House thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
House is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
House is keen to just control but Simon is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Simon is defending against the submission attempts here by House.
House thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
House thows a huge punch but Simon dodges it nicely.
House is just content to waste time from the top position. Simon takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
House stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
House trying to control the position from guard on top but Simon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
House looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
House throwing shots but Simon is blocking nicely. #T3#
House thows a huge punch but Simon dodges it nicely.
House is keen to just control but Simon is a slippery customer.
Simon is holding on to half guard well.
House is looking to stall here but Simon recovers full guard.
House trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Simon manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##T4#
House looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Simon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. House is keeping the position for now.
Simon is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
House is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Simon defends well.
House wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. House is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Simon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Karter House showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
House looking to score a takedown here. Simon is defending well but House drives through and ends up in Simon's guard.
House wants to pass the guard but Simon is keeping the position.
Simon has House pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
House trying to control but Simon is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
House might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Simon haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
House must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
House tries to close the distance and clinch but Simon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
House manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Simon on his heels. He'll look to pass Simon's guard now, I'm sure.
House sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
House throws a strike but Simon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Simon passes into half guard. #SUB2#
House is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Simon pulls his head out easily.
Simon is looking to advance position but House won't allow it.
House wants to get back to his feet.
Simon trying to mount his opponent but House defends it. #T3#
House keeping hold of Simon's head, controlling as best he can.
Simon prevents House from improving his position.
House has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Simon is working away from the top position though.
House is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Simon has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can House defend it? Simon steps over the head and cranks it - House is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Simon!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jake Simon!
An intense looking Jake Simon took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: '"Alright, alright, settle down everyone! First things first, I gotta give the biggest respect to my opponent right here. You came out here, you fought your heart out, and you pushed me every step of the way. Thank you for that. You made me a better fighter tonight. This wasn't just about winnin'.

Event: Lightweight Tournament Night 1
Date: Jan 15, 2024

#R1#
Ayako lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ayako lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
Carey moves into the clinch.
Ayako tries to pull guard but Carey won't allow it. #TD2#
Ayako pulls Carey into guard.
Ayako controlling Carey's posture.
Ayako keeping full guard, as Carey tries to pass.
Carey looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Carey trying to control the position from guard on top but Ayako is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ayako looking for a sweep. Not yet Ayako, not yet.
Carey sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB2#
Ayako throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Carey misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Carey tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ayako swivels and escapes.
Carey misses with a takedown attempt - Ayako sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Carey. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Carey closes the distance and pushes Ayako back into the cage.
Ayako has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Carey avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Carey working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carey.
Carey wants a takedown but no success here. #TD#
Carey pulls Ayako into guard.
Carey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Carey 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.#T3#
Carey has control of Ayako's left arm, preventing Ayako from doing any damage.
Carey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Carey trying to keep a closed guard but Ayako is proving a slippery customer.
Carey will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Carey is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Ayako frees his head nicely. Oh but Carey has switched to an armbar! Ayako is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Mickey Carey!

Event: UIW 2
Date: Jan 14, 2024

#R1#
Young misses with a straight right.
Haney shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Haney shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Young defends it nicely.
Haney blocks a jab.
Angus Young seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Young moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Young fails to land.
A bit of stalling here from Young.
Haney fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rene Haney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A frustrated look appears on Haney's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Young has Haney pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haney tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Haney drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Young gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Young blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Young gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Haney.
Haney tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Young misses with some punches.
Haney throws an elbow but it misses.
Young looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
Young decides to pull guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Haney accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Haney pushing down on Young's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Haney wants to lay and pray for a moment but Young keeps working.
Haney wants to stand but Young has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T2#
Haney is trying to control the action in half guard but Young is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Young actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Young looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Young is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Haney pulls his head out easily.
Young works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Young looking for a guillotine here but Haney defends easily.
Haney wants to control from the top but Young keeps moving. #T3##SUB2#
Young is looking to cinch up a triangle. Haney throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Young's body to avoid the submission. Young has instead reached around Haney's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Young arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Angus Young!

Event: VF 13: Castro Vs. Lowe
Date: Jan 12, 2024

#R1#
Chandler tries to clinch but Carrillo moves out of range.
Carrillo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Carrillo counters with a series of strikes. Chandler will be more careful next time no doubt.
Carrillo moves out of range of the leg kick from Chandler.#TD2#
Chandler dives in and scores a takedown into Carrillo's guard.
Chandler being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Carrillo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chandler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Carrillo keeping moving, preventing Chandler from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB#
Carrillo has his foot on Chandler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chandler works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carrillo keeping moving, preventing Chandler from controlling successfully.
Chandler is pushing down on Carrillo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Carrillo is fighting to maintain full guard but Chandler has managed to sneak the leg through.
Chandler is looking to advance position but Carrillo won't allow it.
Chandler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carrillo keeps working.
Chandler working over Carrillo with some ground and pound. Carrillo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chandler is trying to control. Carrillo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Carrillo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Carrillo is looking to improve his position.
Chandler is looking to take a break and control but Carrillo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Chandler closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on Carrillo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Carrillo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chandler wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Carrillo on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Chandler is looking to take a break and control but Carrillo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Carrillo is trying to control Chandler's posture but Chandler avoids it.
Carrillo is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Chandler is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Chandler prevents Carrillo from getting the reversal.#T4#
Chandler raining down shots from the mount!
Carrillo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Chandler connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #SU2#
Chandler stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Chandler is looking to clinch but Carrillo is avoiding it. #TD2#
Carrillo gets caught napping as Chandler dives in and scores a takedown. Carrillo manages to retain guard.

Carrillo manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Chandler looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Chandler is looking to take a break and control but Carrillo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Chandler dominated that round.
That's time! Carrillo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
Chandler shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Chandler showed some decent athleticism there.

Carrillo has one foot on Chandler's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Chandler throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Carrillo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Chandler is in Carrillo's guard.
Carrillo keeping moving, preventing Chandler from controlling successfully.
Carrillo trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Chandler postures up. #T1#
Chandler wants to get up but he can't break Carrillo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Carrillo is looking to stand up but Chandler isn't so interested in that idea.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chandler's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chandler trying to control the position from guard on top but Carrillo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES#
Carrillo has his feet on Chandler's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Carrillo blocks a head kick by Chandler. #TD2#
Chandler feints and as Carrillo raises his hands in defense, Chandler changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Carrillo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Carrillo tries to get out of the position.
Carrillo pulls Chandler in to control the position. #T2#
Chandler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Carrillo is trying to control the position but Chandler postures up.
Chandler preventing the sweep.
Carrillo is trying to keep Chandler in close.
Chandler connects with a couple of short punches.
Chandler postures up. #SUB#
Carrillo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Chandler is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Carrillo.
Carrillo is looking to regain half guard here but Chandler keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Chandler lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB2#
Chandler has an Americana. Carrillo didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Chandler is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Chandler hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kyle Chandler!

Event: VF 12: Peto Vs. Nox
Date: Jan 05, 2024

#R1#
Riddle dives in and grabs LaJoie's left leg, looking for a takedown. LaJoie pushes down on Riddle's head and hops out.
LaJoie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
LaJoie avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD2#
Riddle scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Riddle looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks LaJoie with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Riddle is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB2#
Riddle is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. LaJoie is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. LaJoie flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Riddle anticipates the leg and manages to get behind LaJoie and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Riddle slips an arm under LaJoie chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Riddle has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Riddle is squeezing on LaJoie like an anaconda would it's prey. LaJoie fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ryker Riddle!

Event: VF 12: Peto Vs. Nox
Date: Jan 05, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Gilmore rushes Ayako and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gilmore prevents the takedown attempt.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gilmore - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gilmore takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Gilmore continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.#TD2#
Gilmore manages to pull guard. #ES2#
Gilmore has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ayako off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Gilmore tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ayako defends well and Gilmore ends up having to push Ayako into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ayako tries to clinch up
and Gilmore counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Ayako closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Ayako tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gilmore gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1#
Gilmore works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gilmore is pulling down on Ayako's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gilmore looking for a triangle here. Ayako is fighting it but it looks tight! Gilmore pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Ayako is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Weston Gilmore!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 03, 2024

#R1#
Hahn scores with a head kick. Juarez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#TD2#
Hahn drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hahn's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hahn trying to control the position from guard on top but Juarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Juarez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hahn defends well.#SUB#
Juarez is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Hahn rolls with it to try and escape but Juarez cranks on the arm and Hahn is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Elix Juarez!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 03, 2024

#R1#
Igwe leaves Haney with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Haney fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Haney shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Igwe sprawls well. Igwe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Haney gets slowly back to his feet.
Eja Igwe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rene Haney.
Haney fails with the takedown
and Igwe counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Haney is rocked!
Igwe cracks Haney with a hook to the temple - Haney is on wobbly legs here! Igwe swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Haney falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Igwe wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Eja Igwe!

Event: VF 11: Ross Vs. Whyte
Date: Dec 29, 2023

#R1##TD#
Cunningham closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Carrillo quickly recovers to half guard.

Carrillo manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Cunningham keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD#
Cunningham pulls Carrillo into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carrillo wanted to stand there but Cunningham had control of the position.
Cunningham is controlling Carrillo's posture.
Carrillo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cunningham. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Carrillo wants to stand and escape but instead Cunningham has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Carrillo can't keep his opponent in guard - Cunningham advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cunningham controlling the action here.#T1#
Carrillo keeping control of the position.
Cunningham controlling the action here.
Carrillo tries to roll over but Cunningham keeps him under control.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cunningham works his foot free and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cunningham controlling from mount.
Carrillo is trying desperately to improve position.
Cunningham controlling his opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Carrillo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Carrillo really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T3#
Carrillo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cunningham content just to control the position here.
Cunningham working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Cunningham scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Carrillo?
Carrillo is working to get back to half guard. #T4#
Carrillo is squirming around, avoiding Cunningham's attempts to control the action.
Cunningham looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Blaze Cunningham dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Cunningham is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Carrillo's half guard.
Carrillo tries to roll over but Cunningham keeps him under control.
Cunningham landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Carrillo looking for submissions off his back.
Cunningham seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Carrillo wants to control but Cunningham is keeping busy.
Cunningham slows the pace down in half guard.
Carrillo wants to improve his position but Cunningham is controlling well.
Cunningham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carrillo can do to turn this around?
Carrillo wants to control but Cunningham is keeping busy.
Cunningham not doing much here. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Carrillo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Cunningham seems content to control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Blaze Cunningham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Carrillo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Carrillo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3#
Carrillo keeping moving, preventing Cunningham from controlling successfully.
Cunningham lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Carrillo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cunningham can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cunningham is stalling in the full guard.
Cunningham postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
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.#SUB2#
Cunningham got a little sloppy there for a moment and Carrillo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cunningham has managed to get both his arms back between Carrillo's legs - danger averted.
Cunningham stays in close to Carrillo's body and controls the position.
Cunningham trying to control the position from guard on top but Carrillo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Cunningham bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cunningham looks up at the clock and then as Carrillo takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Cunningham smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Cunningham working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Blaze Cunningham dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Cunningham wants to clinch up but Carrillo keeps it at a distance.
Cunningham misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Carrillo unleashes a big counter combination but Cunningham bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cunningham with a nice calf kick.#TD#
Cunningham fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Carrillo to the ground. Cunningham is now in Carrillo's guard.

Carrillo is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Cunningham presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC2#
Carrillo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cunningham with a nice calf kick.#TD#
Cunningham bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cunningham trying to control the action but Carrillo is working from the bottom. #T1#
Cunningham slows the pace down. #SUB#
Cunningham tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cunningham passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Carrillo!
Carrillo is squirming around, avoiding Cunningham's attempts to control the action.
Carrillo tries to hold on but Cunningham postures up.#T2#
Carrillo is working to get back to half guard.
Cunningham controlling from the full mount.
Carrillo wants to control but Cunningham is having none of it.
Cunningham controlling the position easily from mount.
Carrillo is trying to escape the mount. #T3#
Cunningham with a couple of short strikes.
Carrillo can't escape the position.
Cunningham controlling his opponent. #T4#
Carrillo in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Carrillo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cunningham controlling the pace for now.
Carrillo tries to hold on but Cunningham postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carrillo is looking to improve his position but Cunningham isn't that keen on the idea.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Blaze Cunningham!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Blaze Cunningham!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Blaze Cunningham!

Blaze Cunningham wins by unanimous decision!

Event: VF 11: Ross Vs. Whyte
Date: Dec 29, 2023

#R1#
Stein throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #TD#
Stein feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Smith pushes Stein off and gets back to his feet.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Stein shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stein misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice takedown defense from Stein. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
Stein throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Stein.
Ray Stein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Smith.
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stein but Stein pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Smith closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Stein's guard.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Stein has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Smith has gone for a leg lock! Stein slips out almost immediately though and dives into Smith's guard.#REVR#
Stein looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T2#
Stein is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith won't allow Stein to sweep him here.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stein swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Stein working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2#
Smith gets to his feet. Stein looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T3#
Stein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Stein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Smith tries to counter it with a takedown but Stein pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Stein misses with a two punch combination.
Smith wants to counter the offense by Stein and move into the clinch position.
Stein is breathing heavily.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Stein sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Smith looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Stein sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stein's waist but Stein gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
Smith tries for a takedown but Stein sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Stein drives through with a takedown into Smith's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T4#
Smith keeping full guard, as Stein tries to pass.
Smith pulls Stein in close to his closed guard and prevents Stein from doing any damage or advancing position.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stein is one step ahead there.
Stein being controlled here momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Stein dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Stein clinches with his opponent.
Smith is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stein gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Stein gets underhooks to prevent Smith's takedown attempt.
Smith is stalling here.
Smith has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stein is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ray Stein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Smith.
Stein is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein trying to stall but Smith improves his position. #TD2#
Smith has picked Stein up - he's going for a ride! Smith dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Stein makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Stein shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.#T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
Stein will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Stein, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Stein against the cage but Stein circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stein throws a body kick that misses.
Smith tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stein defends well and Smith ends up having to push Stein into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
As Smith tries to get set, Stein tries to push him back and clinch up but Smith manages to avoid the attempt.
Stein tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stein is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Stein circles away and we're back to standing.
Stein seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Smith fails to land the takedown.#T2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Stein, which made it look bad.
As Smith tries to get set, Stein tries to push him back and clinch up but Smith manages to avoid the attempt.
Stein is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Stein tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes.
Smith lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Stein sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stein looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Stein tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stein manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Stein slaps away a takedown attempt from Smith, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Stein manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stein wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Smith dives in and grabs Stein's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stein pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stein sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.#TD#
Stein shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T4#
Stein trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Stein wants to pass to mount but Smith is defending the position.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stein. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Stein dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Smith looks for a takedown but Stein sprawls well.
Stein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Stein. #TD2#
Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into Stein's guard.#SUB#
Smith is sitting in close to Stein's body. Stein has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Smith is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Smith is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Stein.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ray Stein!

Event: VF 10: Meril Vs. Simon
Date: Dec 22, 2023

#R1#
Walker throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ayako's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Walker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ayako scrambles back to his feet.
Ayako swings for the body but Walker moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Walker misses its target.
Walker keeps the fight on the outside.
Walker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sloppy strikes from Walker. Those never looked like landing.
Sean Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Walker swats away the attempt to clinch by Ayako.
Walker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ayako takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Walker tests Ayako's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ayako on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Walker throws a shot to the body.
Walker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ayako tries to clinch there but Walker circles away.
Walker jabs Ayako to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Walker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ayako at a distance.
Ayako closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ayako with a poor takedown
and Walker makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Walker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ayako on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Walker lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Walker jabs at Ayako's body.
Ayako fails with a takedown attempt.
Walker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Walker just misses with a punch to the body.
Ayako uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Walker.
Ayako wants to counter with a clinch but Walker pushes him away.
Ayako tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Walker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Walker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walker misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Ayako shoots in but no luck this time.
Sean Walker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akari Ayako.
Walker circles away from the clinch attempt.
No joy there for Walker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Walker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ayako with the counter takedown but Walker avoids it easily.
Walker takes a swing at Ayako's ribcage but misses.
Ayako takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ayako closes this distance looking for a takedown but Walker circles away.
Ayako swinging wildly here.
Ayako tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice jab there from Walker.
Walker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ayako has time to react.
Walker is looking to wear down Ayako with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ayako throws a one two combo.
Ayako throws a head kick that misses.
Walker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Ayako tries to clinch but Walker moves out of range.
Walker connects with a right hand. Ayako shakes it off.
Donk. Walker catches Ayako right on the button with a cross.
Walker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ayako.
Ayako will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Walker lands the left hand.
Ayako goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Walker appears to be looking for a big counter.
Walker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Walker lands with a right hand.
Walker connects with the punch.
Walker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ayako.
Ayako misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Walker is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ayako's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Walker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ayako scrambles back to his feet.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ayako takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Walker jabs at Ayako's body.
Walker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Walker moves out of range of the body kick.
Walker stuffs the takedown.
Ayako gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ayako tries to clinch but Walker moves out of range.
Walker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ayako manages to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Ayako's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Walker is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Walker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Walker scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Walker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Walker stuns Ayako with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ayako shoots in looking for a takedown but Walker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ayako's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It looked like Walker was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ayako takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Walker dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Walker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ayako.
Ayako moves in looking to clinch but Walker pushes him off.
Ayako is trying desperately to land a takedown but Walker is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Ayako.
Walker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ayako.
Ayako wants to counter the offense by Walker and move into the clinch position.
Ayako takes one on the button.
Walker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ayako was well out of range. Poor timing from Walker.
Ayako tries to score a power double leg takedown but Walker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ayako somewhat.
Ayako drops his hands momentarily and Walker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Walker catches Ayako right on the button with a cross.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Ayako might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Walker has got the better of the exchanges.
Walker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ayako avoids the body shot from Walker.
Walker misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Walker lands with a cross.
Ayako throws a head kick that misses
and Walker counters with a stiff right hand.
Walker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Walker wants it to stay on the feet.
Walker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ayako's head backwards.
Akari Ayako is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Walker scores with a shot to the body.
Walker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ayako misses with a head kick.
Ayako takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Walker scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Walker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ayako throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Walker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ayako throws a head kick that half lands.
No luck for Ayako with that takedown attempt.
Sean Walker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akari Ayako.#T2#
Walker lands with a shot to the body.
Ayako walks into a stiff left hand from Walker.
Walker scores with a decent looking hook.
That kick from Ayako tenderised Walker's leg. Walker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Walker jabs at Ayako's body.
Walker works over Ayako's head and body with a nice combination.
Ayako moves in looking to clinch but Walker pushes him off.
Walker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ayako under the eye.
Walker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Walker scores with a body shot.
Walker lands with a good body shot.
Ayako will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Walker was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
Ayako takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sean Walker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Walker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ayako throws a right hand that Walker ducks under and follows up with a left that Walker also avoids with ease.
Walker lands a nice looking body shot.
Ayako takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ayako shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Walker as he jumps to the side.
Ayako tries to clinch
and Walker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Walker lands a body shot.
Ayako takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Walker throws a combination. Ayako tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ayako moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Walker tests Ayako's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Walker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ayako can do to turn this around?
Walker scores with a sloppy right hand. Ayako should have avoided that one. #ROC#Ayako is rocked!#T4#
Walker lands with a cross.
Ayako is still on wobbly legs! Can Walker finish him?
Ayako tries to clinch there but Walker circles away.
Walker scores with a hook to the body. Ayako takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Walker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ayako on the side of the head.
Ayako shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ayako is breathing heavily.
Walker cracks Ayako on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Ayako falls backwards against the cage. Walker follows up with more strikes that drop Ayako to his knees. Walker keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Ayako! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean Walker!

Event: VF 10: Meril Vs. Simon
Date: Dec 22, 2023

#R1#
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stein but Stein pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith shoots for a takedown but Stein saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smith sets himself, and Stein steps forward looking for the clinch! Smith avoids it this time.
Stein tries to clinch up.
Stein closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control.
Smith throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Stein pushes Smith away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Smith gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Smith trying to control the position but Stein is working away.
Smith lands a decent elbow from side control. #T1#
Smith in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Stein tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position. #SU#
Smith decides to stand up, so the ref orders Stein to his feet.
Stein is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Smith shoots in but Stein avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Smith closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stein did well to prevent Smith getting side control.
Smith is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Stein reverses the position - he's now on top in Smith's guard. #T2##SU2#
Stein stands up from Smith's guard - Stein perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ray Stein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stein misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Smith counters by clinching up.
Smith goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stein prevents it.
Stein fails to pull guard.
Smith definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Smith is trying to drag Stein to the mat but Stein just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Smith has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stein after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Smith has clasped his hands together around Stein's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #T3#
Stein tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smith trying to control the position but Stein is working away. #SUB#
Smith swings around for an armbar but Stein sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Smith's guard.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Stein has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Smith is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Stein drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Stein as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Smith screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Stein! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ray Stein!

Event: VF 9: Wilcox Vs. Fiend
Date: Dec 15, 2023

#R1#
LaJoie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Despite the aggression on LaJoie's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Parera throws a body shot but no joy.
Despite the aggression on LaJoie's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Parera lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Parera misses with an uppercut.
LaJoie is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
LaJoie takes one on the button.
Eduardo Parera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LaJoie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Parera throws out the jab.
Parera misses the shot to the body.
LaJoie is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
LaJoie staying out of range there.
LaJoie is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
LaJoie takes one to the side of the head.
Parera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. LaJoie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaJoie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Parera.
Despite the aggression on LaJoie's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Parera throws a big shot that misses.
Parera takes a swing at LaJoie's ribcage but misses.
LaJoie staying out of range there.
LaJoie unleashes a big counter combination but Parera bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Parera throws a hook to the side of LaJoie's head but LaJoie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Despite the aggression on LaJoie's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
Parera misses with a wild body shot.
LaJoie unleashes a big counter combination but Parera bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Parera misses with a looping left.
Parera lands a jab-cross combination.
Parera misses with a hook
and LaJoie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Parera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by LaJoie.
Parera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Parera throws a series of punches but LaJoie avoids them all with ease.
A big left from Parera misses.
Parera misses with a telegraphed body shot
and LaJoie counters with a three punch combo that has Parera backing up. Parera nods at LaJoie to acknowledge the strikes.
LaJoie drops his hands momentarily and Parera takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #ROC#LaJoie is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parera fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks LaJoie square on the jaw! Damn, LaJoie is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eduardo Parera!

Event: VF 9: Wilcox Vs. Fiend
Date: Dec 15, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Warner looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Carrillo has one foot on Warner's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Warner drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Carrillo has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Warner is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Warner tries to throw a body punch but Carrillo avoids it by throwing Warner back against the cage. #TD2#
Warner pulls Carrillo into guard. #SU#
Carrillo stands and steps away. Warner gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Warner manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Carrillo on his heels. He'll look to pass Carrillo's guard now, I'm sure.
Carrillo seems keen to control Warner's posture.
Carrillo wants to stand but Warner is controlling the position. #T1#
Warner connects with a couple of short punches.
Carrillo will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #SUB#
Carrillo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Warner preventing the sweep.
Carrillo has his hands on Warner's head, controlling the position.
Carrillo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Carrillo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Carrillo tries to get out of the position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Carrillo trying to control the position. #SUB#
Carrillo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Warner defends it easily.
Warner wanted to stand there but Carrillo had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Warner manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Carrillo on his heels. He'll look to pass Carrillo's guard now, I'm sure.#T3#
Carrillo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Warner is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Warner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Warner distracts Carrillo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Carrillo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Warner is aware though and is defending well.
Carrillo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Carrillo is trying to control the position but Warner postures up.
Carrillo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T4#
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.
Carrillo controls Warner momentarily but Warner frees himself. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Warner.
Carrillo tries to control but Warner manages to take his back.
Carrillo just trying to survive but Warner is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Carrillo staying busy and making it hard for Warner to control.
Warner controlling well, preventing Carrillo from escaping the position.
Warner avoiding Carrillo 's attempts to control his hands.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Warner has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Brooks Warner will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Warner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carrillo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Carrillo is looking for a counter combo.
Warner tries to clinch there but Carrillo circles away.
Warner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Carrillo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Warner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Warner gets a takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carrillo wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Carrillo is trying to stand up here but Warner is controlling him well.
Carrillo tries to roll over but Warner keeps him under control.
Carrillo is trying to control but can't.
Warner is trying to control. Carrillo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Carrillo is looking to improve his position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Warner stops Carrillo from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Warner looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Carrillo!#T2#
Carrillo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Warner wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Brooks Warner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Carrillo stops Warner from passing to mount.
Carrillo tries to buck Warner off but Warner is having none of it.
Carrillo sneaks back into half guard.
Carrillo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Warner is working away from the top position though.
Carrillo wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Warner scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Carrillo is looking to improve his position.
Carrillo trying to control but Warner postures up.
Carrillo wants to get back to full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Carrillo trying to control from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Carrillo enables Warner to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Carrillo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Warner is breathing heavily.#T4#
Carrillo trying to keep a closed guard but Warner is proving a slippery customer.
Warner preventing the sweep.
Warner trying to control but Carrillo is working from the bottom.
Warner is looking to work some ground and pound but Carrillo has wrist control.
Carrillo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Warner lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Carrillo controls Warner momentarily but Warner frees himself. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Carrillo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Warner to score an easy takedown into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brooks Warner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Warner closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Warner tries to move into full mount but can't pass Carrillo's legs.
Warner working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warner controls the position.
Carrillo tries to improve position but can't.
Carrillo regains half guard.
Warner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Warner slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Carrillo trying to hold on to Warner's head to control him but Warner postures up.
Carrillo is looking to escape.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Carrillo trying to control but Warner postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Warner feints and as Carrillo raises his hands in defense, Warner changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Carrillo is looking to stand back up but Warner counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Carrillo. #T2##REVR#
Carrillo is looking to improve his position.
Carrillo trying to control here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Carrillo is pressing down on Warner's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Carrillo wants to get back to his feet but Warner is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Carrillo wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Carrillo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Warner prevents Carrillo from getting back to his feet.
Warner won't allow Carrillo to sweep him here.
Warner prevents Carrillo from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Warner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Carrillo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Warner closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Carrillo has his hands clasped together around Warner's back. He's all about the action.
Carrillo gets back to full guard. #T4#
Carrillo keeping full guard, as Warner tries to pass.
Warner passes Carrillo's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Carrillo looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carrillo moves into full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brooks Warner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Warner 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brooks Warner!

Event: QFC Tournament 1176 Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2023

#R1#
Jab from Rua.
Stein dives in and grabs Rua's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rua pushes down on Stein's head and hops out.
Rua scores with a jab to the body.
Rua lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #KD#
Rua cracks Stein with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Stein looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Rua finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rua misses with a hook to the body #TD2#
so Stein counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rua is wriggling around but Stein manages to pass to half guard. #REVR#
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SU2#
Stein decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Nice shot by Rua.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stein.
Rickson Rua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Rua cracks Stein with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Stein looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Rua finish him? #ROC#Stein is rocked!
Rua cracks Stein with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Stein falls to his knees and Rua doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

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

Event: Slavic FL 14: Stop War
Date: Mar 07, 2022

#R1#
Salter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but deGrom swivels and escapes.
deGrom seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
deGrom moves into range and connects with a jab.
Salter shoots in looking for a takedown but deGrom manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Salter's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
deGrom seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Salter drives through with a takedown into deGrom's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
deGrom wants to improve his position but instead Salter has moved into half guard.
Salter uses his free foot to push down on deGrom's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for deGrom. #SUB2#
Salter swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sam Salter!
A very excited looking Sam Salter 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.
In defeat, Clayton deGrom stepped up to the mic, saying 'Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities. I will have my revenge.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 13, 2022

#R1#
Dallin slips under a jab from Neek.#KD#
Neek lands a left and a right that send Dallin crashing to the mat, dazed. Neek thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Dallin is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Wicus Dallin has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Neek looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dallin is still on wobbly legs! Can Neek finish him?
Dallin is holding his hands too far apart here. Neek throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Dallin is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fat Neek!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 11, 2022

#R1#
Pashchenko dives in and grabs Trout's left leg, looking for a takedown. Trout pushes down on Pashchenko's head and hops out.
It looked like Trout was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Pashchenko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pashchenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Trout.
Trout stuffs the takedown.
Trout went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Michael Trout has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arkadij Pashchenko.
Pashchenko fails with the takedown
and Trout counters with a two punch combo.
Pashchenko goes for a double leg but Trout avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Trout continues to drive forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pashchenko fails with a takedown attempt.
Trout is looking for a counter combo.
Pashchenko misses with a few strikes there. #T1#
Pashchenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Trout sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pashchenko darts in looking for a takedown but Trout gets double underhooks and turns Pashchenko into the cage.
Trout appears to be looking for a big counter.
Pashchenko misses with a takedown
and Trout counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pashchenko shoots and misses
and Trout counters with a series of strikes. Pashchenko will be more careful next time no doubt.
Michael Trout is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck for Pashchenko with that takedown attempt.
Trout went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Pashchenko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Trout counters with a left and a right that stings Pashchenko.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pashchenko or perhaps it was just good defense by Trout, which made it look bad. #T2#
Pashchenko shoots for a takedown but Trout saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Trout is looking for a counter combo.
Arkadij Pashchenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pashchenko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Trout as he jumps to the side.
Trout seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pashchenko throws a hook but Trout blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trout leaves Pashchenko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pashchenko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Trout counters with a two punch combo.
Pashchenko shoots in for a double leg but Trout sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pashchenko throws a lazy uppercut
and Trout counters with a series of strikes. Pashchenko will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pashchenko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Trout counters with a three punch combo that has Pashchenko backing up. Pashchenko nods at Trout to acknowledge the strikes.
Pashchenko looks winded!#T3#
Pashchenko tries for a takedown but Trout circles away easily
and Trout counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pashchenko has his takedown stuffed
and Trout counters with a left and a right that stings Pashchenko.
Pashchenko misses with a shot to the body
and Trout counters with a three punch combo that has Pashchenko backing up. Pashchenko nods at Trout to acknowledge the strikes.
Pashchenko throws a right hand that misses
and Trout counters with a left and a right that stings Pashchenko.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pashchenko is defended easily by Trout.#T4#
Pashchenko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Trout counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pashchenko has his takedown stuffed
and Trout counters with a three punch combo that has Pashchenko backing up. Pashchenko nods at Trout to acknowledge the strikes.
Pashchenko doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Trout counters with a one-two to the body.
Pashchenko shoots and misses
and Trout counters with a series of strikes. Pashchenko will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC#Pashchenko is rocked!
Pashchenko misses with a takedown attempt
and Trout counters with a left and a right... And another left! Pashchenko is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Trout!
A pretty intense looking Michael Trout took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 11, 2022

#R1#
Olouglhin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Halpert defends it nicely.
Halpert showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Olouglhin . #CL#
Halpert gets tackled into the cage by Olouglhin . Olouglhin maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Olouglhin breaks the clinch.
Olouglhin throws a sloppy head kick and Halpert moves out of range easily.
Olouglhin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Olouglhin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Olouglhin has taken the fight to the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC#
Olouglhin breaks the clinch.
Olouglhin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Halpert lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Olouglhin throws a lazy head kick
and Halpert counters with a three punch combo that has Olouglhin backing up. Olouglhin nods at Halpert to acknowledge the strikes.
Olouglhin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Olouglhin darts in looking for a takedown but Halpert gets double underhooks and turns Olouglhin into the cage.
Halpert throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaeden Olouglhin . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halpert prevents a takedown attempt there.
Olouglhin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Halpert.
Olouglhin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Halpert after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Olouglhin manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Olouglhin darts in and clinches Halpert up against the cage.#BC#
Olouglhin 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Halpert avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T3#
Olouglhin loads up on a big right hand but Halpert slips the punch.
Olouglhin shoots and misses
and Halpert counters with a two punch combo.
Olouglhin is breathing heavily.#CL#
Olouglhin clinches up against the cage.
Halpert wants to break the clinch but can't.
Halpert wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Olouglhin is working for takedown but Halpert is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Olouglhin gets control of Halpert's arms and successfully pulls guard. Olouglhin will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Halpert is looking to stand up but Olouglhin won't let him.
Olouglhin 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.
Halpert wants to stand but Olouglhin is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Olouglhin pulls Halpert in to control the position.
Halpert must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Olouglhin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Halpert is one step ahead there.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halpert has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Olouglhin is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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 Kaeden Olouglhin will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Olouglhin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Halpert pinned against the cage. Halpert gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Despite the aggression on Halpert's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Olouglhin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Halpert swivels and escapes.
Halpert is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Olouglhin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Halpert is fending him off so far but Olouglhin persists. Nope, Halpert circles away and we're back to standing.
Halpert throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaeden Olouglhin . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Olouglhin tries for a takedown but Halpert sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Halpert is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olouglhin shoots in but Halpert avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Despite the aggression on Halpert's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Olouglhin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Halpert sprawls well. Halpert wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Olouglhin gets slowly back to his feet.
As Olouglhin backs off Halpert throws a huge counter combo but Olouglhin manages to avoid it all.#T1#
Nice takedown defense from Halpert. No joy for Olouglhin on that attempt.
As Olouglhin backs off Halpert throws a huge counter combo but Olouglhin manages to avoid it all.
Olouglhin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Halpert sprawls well. Halpert wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Olouglhin gets slowly back to his feet.
As Olouglhin backs off Halpert throws a huge counter combo but Olouglhin manages to avoid it all.
Halpert stuffs the takedown attempt from Olouglhin . Olouglhin gets slowly back to his feet.
Halpert swats away the attempt to clinch by Olouglhin .
Halpert is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Olouglhin shoots in but no luck this time.
Olouglhin closes the distance but Halpert moves to the side
and Halpert counters with a one-two to the body.
Olouglhin fails with a takedown attempt.
Halpert throws a counter combo.
Olouglhin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Halpert counters with a two punch combo.
Halpert has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Olouglhin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Halpert avoids it really well and circles away.
Despite the aggression on Halpert's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T3#
Olouglhin tries to clinch but Halpert moves out of range.
Halpert throws a counter combo.
Olouglhin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Halpert as he jumps to the side.
Halpert is looking for the big counter here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Olouglhin or perhaps it was just good defense by Halpert, which made it look bad.
Kaeden Olouglhin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Olouglhin shoots in for a takedown but Halpert shows good takedown defense.
Halpert unleashes a big counter combination but Olouglhin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Halpert defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Olouglhin .
Olouglhin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Halpert defends it nicely.#T4#
Halpert circles away from the clinch attempt.
Despite the aggression on Halpert's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Olouglhin has a takedown stuffed.
Halpert is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Olouglhin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Halpert avoids it really well and circles away.
Halpert is looking for the big counter here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halpert stuffs the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Halpert showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Olouglhin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Halpert throws a counter combo.#CL#
Olouglhin moves into range and clinches up with Halpert.
Olouglhin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Halpert just stands there and leans against the cage.
Olouglhin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Halpert gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaeden Olouglhin . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halpert is trying to break the clinch but Olouglhin has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Halpert's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Olouglhin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halpert stuffs the takedown attempt from Olouglhin . Olouglhin gets slowly back to his feet.
Olouglhin wants to slow Halpert down by chopping away at his legs. #T1#
Olouglhin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Despite the aggression on Halpert's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Olouglhin fails with a takedown attempt.
Olouglhin tries to clinch up but Halpert circles away and keeps his distance.
Halpert unleashes a big counter combination but Olouglhin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Halpert avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
James Halpert is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Olouglhin goes for a double leg but Halpert avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Halpert continues to drive forward.
Halpert unleashes a big counter combination but Olouglhin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Halpert wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Halpert can't break the clinch. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Olouglhin taking a breather. #BC2#
Halpert breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Olouglhin closes the distance and clinches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Olouglhin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Halpert avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Halpert tries to circle away but Olouglhin has him pinned against the cage.
Halpert has had enough of the clinch but Olouglhin keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Halpert's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Halpert is trying to break the clinch but Olouglhin has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Olouglhin 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Halpert working hard to break the clinch.#T3#
Halpert wants to get back to striking at distance but Olouglhin won't allow it.
Olouglhin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Halpert wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Olouglhin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Halpert to keep the fight standing.
Halpert wants to break the clinch but can't.
Halpert tries to circle away but Olouglhin has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Olouglhin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Olouglhin is looking to clinch but Halpert is avoiding it.
Olouglhin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Halpert counters with a left and a right that stings Olouglhin . #T4#
Olouglhin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Halpert but Halpert pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Halpert is looking for the big counter here.
Olouglhin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Halpert counters with a three punch combo that has Olouglhin backing up. Olouglhin nods at Halpert to acknowledge the strikes.
Olouglhin moves in looking to clinch but Halpert pushes him off.
Olouglhin fails with the takedown
and Halpert counters with a two punch combo.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Olouglhin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Halpert's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Olouglhin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Halpert as he avoids it easily.
Halpert is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Halpert comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Halpert 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Halpert!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 11, 2022

#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Damaskinos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Karakas attempts a counter takedown but Damaskinos avoids it well and moves away.
Karakas looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karakas has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Damaskinos misses with a double jab #CL#
and Karakas moves into the clinch.#T1#
Damaskinos tries to circle away but Karakas has him pinned against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Damaskinos's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Damaskinos working hard to break the clinch.
The referee calls for Karakas to work.
Karakas lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Karakas has Damaskinos pressed against the cage, preventing Damaskinos from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Damaskinos is trying to force a seperation but Karakas has the dominant position.
Karakas has Damaskinos pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Damaskinos manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Karakas keeps control of Damaskinos as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Damaskinos wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Karakas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Damaskinos walks away with a smile on his face. Karakas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Damaskinos misses with the combination.
Karakas appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Damaskinos throws a left and a right that both miss
and Karakas counters with a series of strikes. Damaskinos will be more careful next time no doubt.
Damaskinos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T3#
Damaskinos falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Karakas holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Damaskinos tries to circle away but Karakas has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Karakas manages to break the clinch. #KD2#
Damaskinos drops Karakas with a nice combination! Damaskinos dives into Karakas's guard, looking to finish! #ROC2#Karakas is rocked!#T4#
Damaskinos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karakas is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Damaskinos drops back, looking for a kneebar! Karakas looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Karakas looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Karakas! #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Damaskinos pushes Karakas away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Karakas gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chatillon Damaskinos dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Karakas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Damaskinos's waist but Damaskinos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Karakas off to one side.
Damaskinos lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Karakas got wobbled bad by a big combination! Damaskinos presses forward with punches and knees until Karakas stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Karakas closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chatillon Damaskinos!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 05, 2022

#R1#
Groughen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ray lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Groughen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ray circles away.
Ray throws a big counter combination but Groughen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ray tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Groughen is able to avoid easily.
Ray misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray feints a jab promting Groughen to slip. Ray then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Groughen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T1#
Ray slaps away a takedown attempt from Groughen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As Groughen looks to move away, Ray throws a big counter combo but Groughen just gets out of the way.
Ray fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ray throws a leg kick but Groughen moved away.
Ray defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Groughen.
Robbie Ray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugh Groughen.
Groughen shoots for a double leg takedown but Ray sprawls well. He's pushed Groughen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Groughen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ray counters with a left and a right that stings Groughen.
Ray throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Groughen. #T2#
Groughen tries for a takedown but Ray circles away easily
and Ray counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ray feints a jab promting Groughen to slip. Ray then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Groughen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ray lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Groughen circles away quickly and effectively.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch combination from Ray misses.
A combination from Ray does no damage.
And Groughen responds with a good body kick, but Ray manages to step out the way in time.#CL2#
Groughen drives through and clinches with Ray against the cage.
Ray gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Groughen.
Ray tries to circle away but Groughen has him pinned against the cage.#T3#
Groughen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ray stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Groughen trying to land knees to the body.
Ray is looking to break free of the clinch but Groughen has double underhooks.
Ray tries to land knees in the clinch but Groughen avoids the damage to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Groughen has Ray pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ray manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Groughen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ray prevents it.
Ray is trying to break the clinch but Groughen is controlling him.
Ray can't break the clinch. #T4#
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.
Groughen tries for a takedown but Ray manages to get underhooks.
Groughen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ray's efforts to push away.
Groughen misses with a punch to the body.
Groughen jumps guard but Ray stands there with Groughen around his waist. Groughen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ray is looking to control Groughen's arms but Groughen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ray has his back to the cage.
Groughen misses with a body punch.
Ray taking a breather.
Ray prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ray is stalling here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Groughen gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ray regains guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Ray manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robbie Ray dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A combination from Ray does no damage.
Groughen fails with the takedown
and Ray counters with a one-two to the body.
Ray stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ray wants it to stay on the feet.
Ray throws a right and a left that both miss.
Groughen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ray counters with a two punch combo.
Robbie Ray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugh Groughen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Groughen tries to clinch up but Ray circles away and keeps his distance.
Groughen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ray.#T1#
Ray stalks Groughen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Groughen's face. Groughen staggers backwards, shaken.
Groughen misses with a takedown attempt - Ray sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ray misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ray lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ray throws a one two combo.
Ray feints a jab promting Groughen to slip. Ray then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Groughen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ray! #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Groughen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ray.
Ray throws a combination. Groughen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ray moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ray fails to land with a series of punches.
Robbie Ray is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Groughen dives in and grabs Ray's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ray pushes down on Groughen's head and hops out.#TD2#
Groughen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Groughen lands strikes from half guard.
Groughen drops an elbow to the side of Ray's head.
Groughen 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. #ROC2#Ray is rocked!#T3#
Ray is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Groughen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Oh Ray is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Groughen lands a big elbow - Ray is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Groughen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hugh Groughen!

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