Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: HFA XMAS '24
Date: Dec 25, 2024

#R1#
Armstrong shoots in looking for a takedown but Robertson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Armstrong's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Armstrong has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Armstrong fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Robertson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Armstrong, pushing him back against the cage.
Armstrong is trying to pull guard but Robertson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Randell Robertson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kelvin Armstrong.
Robertson effectively controlling the action here.
Robertson gets underhooks to prevent Armstrong's takedown attempt. #BC#
Robertson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Robertson avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Robertson looking to score a takedown here. Armstrong is defending well but Robertson drives through and ends up in Armstrong's guard.#T1#
Armstrong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Robertson wanted to stand there but Armstrong had control of the position.
Armstrong is trying to control the position but Robertson postures up.
Robertson tries to stand but Armstrong is controlling from the bottom.
Robertson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Robertson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Armstrong is keeping the position for now.
Armstrong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Robertson wants to get up but he can't break Armstrong's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Robertson closes the distance and clinches.
Armstrong tries to pull guard but Robertson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Robertson prevents the takedown attempt. #TD#
Robertson decides to pull guard.
Armstrong would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Robertson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Robertson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Armstrong is one step ahead there.
Robertson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3#
Robertson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Robertson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Armstrong trying to keep a closed guard but Robertson is proving a slippery customer.
Robertson pushes down on Armstrong's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Armstrong tries to roll over but Robertson keeps him under control.
Armstrong is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Robertson wants to stand up but Armstrong has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Robertson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Armstrong knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Armstrong is looking to control Robertson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Armstrong avoid being mounted?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Randell Robertson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Robertson has Armstrong up against the cage in a clinch.
Robertson crunches a lovely knee into Armstrong's ribcage.#BC#
Robertson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Armstrong looks for a takedown but Robertson sprawls well.#TD#
Robertson drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson wants to get up but he can't break Armstrong's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Armstrong wants to get back to his feet but Robertson is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Armstrong looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Robertson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Armstrong can do to turn this around?#T1#
Robertson controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Armstrong is trying to control the position but Robertson postures up.
Robertson content to stall in guard here.
Armstrong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Robertson won't allow Armstrong to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD#
Robertson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Armstrong did well to prevent Robertson getting side control.
Armstrong tries to roll over but Robertson keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Armstrong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Robertson pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Robertson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robertson tries to pass to full mount but Armstrong defends it.
Armstrong wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
Robertson is thwarting Armstrong's attempts to control the position.
Robertson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Robertson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SU#
Robertson decides to return to a standing position.
Armstrong shoots for a double leg takedown but Robertson sprawls well. He's pushed Armstrong's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Armstrong takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Armstrong looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Robertson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Randell Robertson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kelvin Armstrong.#T4##CL#
Robertson moves into the clinch.#BC#
Robertson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Armstrong is defended easily by Robertson.
Randell Robertson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Robertson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Armstrong dives in for a single leg takedown but Robertson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Robertson feinted with a counter takedown.
Armstrong fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Randell Robertson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Robertson clinches up against the cage.
Robertson stalling.
Armstrong is working for takedown but Robertson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Armstrong is trying to stall. #TD#
Robertson has hold of one of Armstrong's legs. Armstrong is fighting the takedown attempt but Robertson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Armstrong throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Robertson escapes and throws Armstrong's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Robertson looks up at the clock and then as Armstrong takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Robertson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Armstrong!
Robertson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T1#
Armstrong is in all sorts of trouble here.
Armstrong is squirming around, avoiding Robertson's attempts to control the action.
Robertson controlling from the full mount.
A nice elbow there by Robertson.
Robertson controlling his opponent.
Armstrong is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
Robertson controlling the pace for now.
Armstrong can't escape the position.
Robertson controlling the pace for now.
Armstrong tries to lock up and control but Robertson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Armstrong is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Armstrong is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Robertson avoids the attempt from Armstrong to control.
Robertson raining down shots from the mount!
Robertson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Armstrong is squirming around, avoiding Robertson's attempts to control the action.
Robertson wants to stand but Armstrong is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Robertson controlling the position easily from mount.
Further stalling from Robertson.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robertson wants to control the pace but Armstrong is squirming around nicely.
Kelvin Armstrong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Randell Robertson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Robertson controlling from the full mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Randell Robertson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Robertson 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randell Robertson!

Event: JF 32 - Wulong vs John Cena
Date: Dec 08, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Stone looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Secord trying to keep a closed guard but Stone is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Secord is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Secord manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stone manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Secord works over Stone with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Stone looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Secord is defending well. Stone quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Secord has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Stone celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wayne Stone!
Wayne Stone spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: JF 23 - Li vs Bobo
Date: Nov 24, 2024

#R1##TD#
Stone gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Secord to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
Stone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Secord trying to control the position from guard on top but Stone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Secord is looking to stand up but Stone won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Secord looking to pass the guard.
Secord postures up.
Secord wants to pass the guard but Stone is keeping the position.#T1##SUB2#
Stone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Secord slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Stone looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stone trying to control the position here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stone can do anything to dispel that myth.
Secord wants to stand but Stone is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Secord postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Stone is looking for a triangle here but Secord uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Stone is looking to regain half guard here but Secord keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Secord tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Stone struggling a bit here.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Secord closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stone to the mat! Stone manages to get full guard. #SUB2#
Stone escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Secord gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Secord wants to stand but Stone has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Stone has an active guard here but Secord has managed to pass into half guard. #T4#
Secord wants to stand up but Stone has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Secord trying to control the action but Stone is working from the bottom.
Stone wants to improve his position but Secord is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Stone looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sheamus Secord dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Secord looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Secord is looking to stall here but Stone recovers full guard.
Stone looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Secord passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Stone is trying to control Secord's posture but Secord avoids it.
Secord working the ground and pound but Stone is defending the strikes.
Sheamus Secord overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Stone tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stone looks to move to half guard but instead Secord has passed into mount! Damn!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Secord tries to control but Stone wriggling away.
Stone regains half guard.
Stone wants to control but Secord is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Secord stalling away here and it's allowed Stone to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB2#
Stone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Secord doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Secord manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Stone 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! Secord rolls with it to try and escape but Stone cranks on the arm and Secord is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wayne Stone!
Wayne Stone was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Mikael Li Ascends to the Hall
Date: Nov 16, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Secord rushes Blackwell and presses him up against the cage.
Blackwell prevents the takedown attempt.
Blackwell drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Secord content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Secord can't break the clinch.
Secord is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Blackwell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Secord tries to throw a body punch but Blackwell avoids it by throwing Secord back against the cage.
Blackwell tries to pull guard but Secord holds him up against the cage and eventually Blackwell drops back down to his feet.
Secord tries to pull guard but Blackwell won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Blackwell breaks from the clinch.
Blackwell misses with a takedown attempt - Secord sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcel Blackwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blackwell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blackwell moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSecord.#T1##TD2#
Secord shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Secord showed some decent athleticism there.
Secord is controlling the pace.
Secord tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Blackwell.
Secord is controlling the pace. #T2#
Blackwell tries to get to full guard but Secord has control of the leg.
Blackwell trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Secord sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Blackwell is wriggling around trying to escape. #T3#
Secord scores with a couple of good head shots there. #SUB2#
Secord is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Blackwell has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Blackwell sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SU2#
Secord stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Blackwell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Secord's waist but Secord gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Blackwell off to one side.
Blackwell fails with the takedown.
Blackwell is breathing heavily.
Blackwell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Secord swivels and escapes.#T4#
Blackwell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Secord as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Secord clinches up with Blackwell and pushes him back against the cage.
Blackwell wants to take the fight to the mat but Secord manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Secord works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Blackwell is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Secord dives into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#REVR#
Secord happy to just control the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Secord moves into full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sheamus Secord dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Secord shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Blackwell moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackwell tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Secord slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Blackwell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Secord won't allow Blackwell to sweep him here.
Secord prevents Blackwell from getting back to his feet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Secord controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blackwell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Secord fails to land with a series of punches.
Blackwell takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
Blackwell closes the distance and clinches.
Secord struggles to land a body shot inside as Blackwell controls his hands. #T2#
Blackwell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Blackwell is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Secord to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Blackwell is fighting off a takedown attempt but Secord is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Blackwell to the mat. Blackwell regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Secord's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Secord postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Secord lands a couple of digs.
Secord slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Blackwell is being controlled here. #SU2#
Secord stands up and we're back to a striking position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Secord shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Blackwell manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Blackwell wants to get back to his feet but Secord passes into half guard. #T3##REVR##SUB2#
Secord seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Blackwell is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sheamus Secord!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 11, 2024

#R1##TD#
Kormier gets a double leg takedown into Tung's guard.
Kormier could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kormier landing with the ground and pound.
Kormier engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kormier landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kormier content to stall in guard here.
Kormier with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Kormier stands up over Tung, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kormier is pushing down on Tung's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tung is fighting to maintain full guard but Kormier has managed to sneak the leg through.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kormier in particular looking to stall.
Nice strikes from Kormier there.
Kormier is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kormier slips a nice elbow through Tung's hands, connecting with Tung's forehead.#SU#
Kormier decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #TD#
Kormier decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T2#
Kormier works his way into full mount!
Kormier takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kormier cracks Tung with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kormier controlling the position easily from mount.
Tung is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tung taking shots to the head. #ROC#Tung is rocked!#T3##SU#
Kormier is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Tung is still on wobbly legs! Can Kormier finish him?#TD#
Kormier shoots in for a takedown. SLAM! Brutal! Tung is out cold and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Denise Kormier!
Denise Kormier very nearly forgot to thank BANZAI NUTRITION amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: HFA 25
Date: Nov 09, 2024

#R1#
Robertson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Licker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Licker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Robertson defending well as Licker loads up on a big left hand.
Robertson takes one to the side of the head.
Robertson is looking to clinch but Licker is avoiding it.
Licker jabs Robertson right on the nose. Robertson blinks but takes it well.
A punch combination from Licker misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Licker throws a right and a left that both miss.#KD#
Licker drops Robertson with a beautiful combination! Robertson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Licker is looking for the KO!#ROC#Robertson is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Randell Robertson has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robertson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Licker as he jumps to the side.
Robertson is still on wobbly legs! Can Licker finish him?
Robertson throws a lazy right hand but Licker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Robertson seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Licker blocks a head kick by Robertson.
Robertson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Robertson slips a jab and a cross from Licker.
Licker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've been told by Licker's head coaches at Vancouver Island Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Licker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Robertson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Robertson wants to take a breather but Licker is having none of it.
Robertson controlling the action here.
Licker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Licker tries to get out of the position.
Robertson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Robertson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Licker sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
Robertson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Licker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Licker.
Licker keeping moving, preventing Robertson from controlling successfully.
Robertson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Robertson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Licker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Robertson wants to stand but Licker is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Licker throws an overhand right that lands on Robertson's shoulder, as Robertson tries to avoid the shot.
Licker misses with a straight right.
Licker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Robertson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Robertson is defended easily by Licker.
Licker tries to bum rush Robertson with a series of wild strikes but Robertson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Robertson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Licker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Toe Licker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randell Robertson.
Robertson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Robertson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Licker counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Robertson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Licker scores with a decent looking hook.
Licker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Robertson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Licker, pushing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robertson jumps guard but Licker stands there with Robertson around his waist. Robertson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC#
Licker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Toe Licker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Licker catches Robertson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Licker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Robertson was well out of range. Poor timing from Licker.
Robertson wants to counter with a clinch but Licker pushes him away.
Licker tries to bum rush Robertson with a series of wild strikes but Robertson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Licker lands a two punch combo.
Licker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toe Licker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Randell Robertson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Licker misses the shot to the body.
Robertson looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A telegraphed right hand from Licker misses the target.
Licker lands a nice hook to Robertson's body. Robertson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Robertson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Licker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Licker stuffs the takedown.
Licker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Robertson can do to turn this around?
Licker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Licker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Robertson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Licker tries to bum rush Robertson with a series of wild strikes but Robertson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Licker works Robertson's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Licker throws a series of punches but Robertson avoids them all with ease.
Robertson has his takedown stuffed
and Licker counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#TD2#
Robertson shoots in and gets a takedown into Licker's guard.
Licker wants to get back to his feet but Robertson passes into half guard.
Robertson is breathing heavily.#T1##REVR##SUB2#
Robertson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Licker sees it coming and defends easily.
Licker manages to get to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Robertson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Robertson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Licker 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.
Robertson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Licker wants to stand but Robertson is controlling the position.
Robertson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Licker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Licker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Robertson on the ground.
Robertson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Robertson throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Licker cracks Robertson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Robertson throws a head kick that misses
and Licker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Robertson thinking.
Licker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Robertson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Licker lands a really nice looking cross but Robertson seems unphased.
Licker scores with a hook to the body. Robertson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Robertson tries to close the distance and clinch but Licker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Licker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Robertson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4#
Robertson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Robertson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Licker.
Robertson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Licker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Robertson scrambles back to his feet.
Licker misses with a series of wild punches.
Robertson darts in trying to clinch
and Licker counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Licker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No joy there for Licker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Robertson wants to clinch#KD#
and Licker counters with a crisp one two that drops Robertson! Licker thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Robertson to his feet! Robertson is in big trouble!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toe Licker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Randell Robertson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Licker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Robertson moves away.
A combination from Licker does no damage.
Nice uppercut lands for Licker. That snapped Robertson's head back.
Robertson moves in looking to clinch but Licker pushes him off.
Licker is looking for a counter combo.
Robertson tries to clinch
and Licker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Licker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Licker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Robertson.
Robertson with a poor takedown
and Licker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Robertson rushes Licker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Robertson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Licker takes a swing at Robertson's ribcage but misses.
Robertson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Licker sizes up Robertson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
Robertson shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Robertson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Robertson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Robertson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Licker is proving hard to escape from.
Licker is controlling Robertson's posture.
Robertson wants to stand but Licker is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2#
Licker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Robertson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Licker wants to stand and escape but Robertson is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Robertson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Licker scores with a nice right hand.
Toe Licker is winning the standup battle so far.
Robertson misses with a takedown
and Licker makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Toe Licker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randell Robertson.#T3#
Licker misses with the combination.
Horrible takedown attempt by Robertson or perhaps it was just good defense by Licker, which made it look bad.
Robertson misses with a body shot
and Licker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Robertson tries to clinch
and Licker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Robertson walks into a jab.
A low kick from Robertson misses
and Licker counters with a left to the body. #CL2#
Robertson clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Licker manages to break the clinch. #T4#
Robertson fails with the takedown
and Licker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Licker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Licker thuds his right hand into Robertson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Toe Licker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Toe Licker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Robertson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Licker lands with an overhand left.
No joy there for Licker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Licker scores with a nice right hand.
Licker stalks Robertson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Robertson's face. Robertson staggers backwards, shaken.
Licker stalks Robertson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Robertson's face. Robertson staggers backwards, shaken.
Robertson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Randell Robertson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robertson throws a quick inside leg kick.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toe Licker!
Post fight, Toe Licker stared into the camera and said 'Anything and anyone I dont give a shit. Give me the belt give me a bum it doesn't matter. Keep me active Da Jumba.'.

Event: JF 13 - Li vs Inoue II
Date: Nov 06, 2024

#R1#
Secord shoots and misses
and Kidd counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Kidd.
Secord checks a low kick from Kidd.
Kidd throws a left and a right that both miss
and Secord counters with a left to the body.
Secord tries to bum rush Kidd with a series of wild strikes but Kidd uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kidd throws a counter combo.
Secord misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Kidd misses.
Kidd stuffs the takedown.
Kidd stuns Secord with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kidd misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kidd misses with a series of wild punches.
Secord is looking to counter with a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Secord fails with the takedown
and Kidd counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sheamus Secord. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kidd looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kidd lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T1#
Kidd rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Secord moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Secord throws a quick counter head kick but Kidd was just out of range.
Kidd lands a right hook to the body.
Ronen Kidd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kidd stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kidd wants it to stay on the feet.
Kidd with a jab.
Kidd throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Secord counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Secord.
Secord tries to pull guard but Kidd holds him up against the cage and eventually Secord drops back down to his feet.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kidd.
A right hook to the body lands for Kidd. #BC2#
Kidd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kidd shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Secord eats them both and turns towards Kidd to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kidd tries to bum rush Secord with a series of wild strikes but Secord uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Secord tries to counter by clinching up but Kidd breaks away and moves out of range.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kidd lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #ROC2#Secord is rocked!
Nice jab there from Kidd.
Oh Secord is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Kidd moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Secord! Kidd continues to tee off on Secord, landing with a left and a right! Kidd connects with a right hand that leaves Secord sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Kidd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ronen Kidd!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 115
Date: Nov 02, 2024

#R1#
Cosmo fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Manning holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cosmo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Manning lands a nice shot to the body.
Cosmo blocks an elbow strike.
Manning lands a left hand. #TD#
Cosmo pulls guard effortlessly.
Manning working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Manning not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cosmo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manning is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Manning trying to control but Cosmo is working from the bottom.
Manning tries to free his leg and advance position but Cosmo is retaining full guard. #T1#
Cosmo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Manning is controlling him.
Manning throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cosmo works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Cosmo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Cosmo wanted to stand there but Manning had control of the position. #SUB#
Cosmo drops back looking for a leg! Manning is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Manning manages to kick Cosmo off! Cosmo jumps back into Manning's guard.
Cosmo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Cosmo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Manning controlling Cosmo's posture.
Cosmo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Cosmo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cosmo.
Manning tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Cosmo controls the action.#SUB#
Manning is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Cosmo has locked on a rear naked choke here! Manning is tapping out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Timmy Cosmo!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 22, 2024

#R1##TD#
Robertson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dan is pushing down on Robertson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Robertson is fighting to maintain full guard but Dan has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Robertson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Robertson trying to hold on to Dan 's head to control him but Dan postures up.
Dan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dan wants to pass to mount but Robertson is defending the position.
Dan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T1#
Dan content to control rather than advance.
Dan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Robertson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Robertson wants to control but Dan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dan not doing much here. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Dan closes the distance and clinches.
Dan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Robertson backwards.
Dan lands a shoulder strike.
Dan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Robertson backwards.
Robertson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dan pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T3#
Dan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dan lands a right hand.
Robertson is trying to force a seperation but Dan has the dominant position.
Robertson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dan obliges.
Robertson looks winded!
Robertson managing to block the knees to the body from Dan .
Dan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dan lands a right hand. #ROC#Robertson is rocked!
Robertson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Robertson is still on wobbly legs! Can Dan finish him?
Dan lands with a right to the head.
Robertson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dan walks away with a smile on his face. Robertson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sickwat Dan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randell Robertson.
Dan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Robertson doesn't seem bothered though. #TD#
Dan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You can see the frustration on Robertson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Robertson seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Dan slows the pace down.
Dan advances to full mount.
Dan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dan seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Robertson for as long as he can get away with.
Dan 's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sickwat Dan dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD#
Dan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Robertson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dan wants to pass the guard but Robertson is keeping the position.
Dan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Robertson working a defensive guard but Dan passes into half guard.
Dan stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson tries to roll over but Dan keeps him under control.
Robertson won't allow Dan to pass to mount. #T1#
Dan controlling the pace.
Dan works his way into side control.
Robertson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Dan presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Dan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Robertson can do to turn this around?#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Robertson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robertson working to try and regain half guard. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dan with a couple of short strikes.
Dan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Robertson is desperately trying to improve his position but Dan has a good base and remains in mount.
Dan controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Dan with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #T4#
Dan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dan continues to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sickwat Dan dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD#
Dan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Robertson's guard.
Robertson can't keep his opponent in guard - Dan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Robertson is trying to get back to full guard.
Dan wants to free his trapped foot but Robertson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson is trying to maintain the position but Dan is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Dan wants to pass to mount but Robertson is defending the position.
Dan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Robertson tries to get to full guard but Dan has control of the leg. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Robertson keeps trying to improve his position.
Dan controlling the action here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Dan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Robertson quickly recovers to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dan in particular looking to stall.
Sickwat Dan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3##SUB#
Dan is working for a submission of some sort.
Dan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dan passes to side control.
Dan controls the position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Dan .
Robertson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Dan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Robertson tries to hold on but Dan postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dan controlling the pace for now.
Randell Robertson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Sickwat Dan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dan 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sickwat Dan !

Event: Conquest XIII
Date: Oct 19, 2024

#R1#
Polivado shoots and misses #CL2#
and Shilts counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Polivado has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shilts avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Polivado is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Polivado. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Polivado breaks the clinch. #TD2#
Shilts throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Polivado was covering up waiting for the punch and Shilts finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Polivado uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Polivado tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shilts manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Shilts looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Polivado pulls Shilts in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Shilts has gone for a leg lock! Polivado slips out almost immediately though and dives into Shilts's guard.#REVR##T1#
Polivado not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Polivado won't allow Shilts to sweep him here.
Shilts trying to control the position.
Polivado wants to control from the top but Shilts keeps moving.
Shilts looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Polivado's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shilts working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Polivado. #SUB2#
Shilts has his foot on Polivado's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Polivado works his way back into a safe position though.
Shilts controls Polivado momentarily but Polivado frees himself.
Shilts looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Polivado wants to control from the top but Shilts keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Polivado shoots for a double leg takedown but Shilts sprawls well. He's pushed Polivado's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Polivado gets caught flat footed, as Shilts shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Polivado wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Shilts manages to pass to side control. #T3##REVR#
Polivado is pressing down on Shilts's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Polivado has a closed guard, preventing Shilts from standing up.
Polivado pulls Shilts in close to prevent any damage.
Polivado keeping moving, preventing Shilts from controlling successfully. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Shilts drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Polivado manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Shilts has Polivado in his guard.#REVR#
Polivado trying to control the position from guard on top but Shilts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Polivado stays in close to Shilts's body and controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shilts not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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 Peter Polivado will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Polivado tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shilts manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shilts wants to counter the offense by Polivado and move into the clinch position.
Polivado fails with a takedown attempt.
Shilts unleashes a big counter combination but Polivado bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Shilts doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
Polivado drives through and clinches with Shilts against the cage. #TD2#
Shilts pulls Polivado into guard.
Polivado would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Polivado avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Polivado stands up from Shilts's guard - Polivado perhaps looking for a knockout. #T1#
Shilts goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL#
Polivado instigates a clinch.
Shilts is pressed up against the cage. Polivado has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shilts down to the mat. Shilts avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Polivado shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shilts pinned against the cage. Shilts gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Polivado. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Polivado looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Polivado blocks the strikes from Shilts.
Polivado trying to control the action but Shilts is working from the bottom. #T2#
Shilts wants to control but Polivado is keeping busy.
Polivado looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Polivado stalling away here and it's allowed Shilts to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Shilts is trying to keep Polivado in close.
Polivado sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Polivado stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shilts swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Shilts scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Polivado can't do much from the bottom here.
Polivado manages to get back to half guard.
Shilts wants to stand up but Polivado is controlling the position.
Shilts throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Polivado moves into full guard. #T4#
Polivado looking for a sweep. Not yet Polivado, not yet.
Shilts tries to stand but Polivado is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Polivado is looking for a triangle but Shilts pushes his legs off easily.
Shilts looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Shilts avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Polivado controls Shilts momentarily but Shilts frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Polivado dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Shilts avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Polivado throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Shilts.
An inside leg kick lands from Polivado.
A punch combination from Polivado misses.
Sloppy strikes from Polivado. Those never looked like landing.
Shilts dives in and grabs Polivado's left leg, looking for a takedown. Polivado pushes down on Shilts's head and hops out.
Polivado defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shilts.
A chopping leg kick lands by Polivado.
Shilts shoots in and drives through. Polivado sprawls well.
Peter Polivado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sammy Shilts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Shilts shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Shilts showed some decent athleticism there.
Polivado scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Shilts manages to mount him! #T1#
Polivado throwing hammer fists to the chest of Shilts. What's that going to do exactly?
Polivado tries to hold on but Shilts pushes him away.
Shilts tries to control but Polivado wriggling away.
Polivado is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Polivado is desperately trying to improve his position but Shilts has a good base and remains in mount.
Polivado sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Polivado is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shilts is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Polivado is trying to get back to full guard.
Polivado regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Polivado isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Shilts stacks Polivado on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Shilts!
Polivado struggling a bit here.
Shilts with the ground and pound but Polivado regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #T3#
Shilts with the ground and pound but Polivado uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Shilts content to stall in guard here.
Polivado is pulling down on Shilts's head to control his posture.
Polivado wants to stand and escape but Shilts is having none of it.
Polivado wants to sweep here but Shilts controlling him for the moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Shilts pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Polivado is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shilts keeps the fight on the outside.
Peter Polivado is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Polivado clinches.
Shilts can't get the takedown. #TD#
Polivado wants the takedown. Shilts is fighting it off but Polivado persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Shilts's guard against the cage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shilts can do anything to dispel that myth.
Shilts keeping full guard, as Polivado tries to pass. #SU#
Polivado decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Polivado has a takedown stuffed.
Sammy Shilts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peter Polivado is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A low kick from Shilts misses
and Polivado counters with a series of strikes. Shilts will be more careful next time no doubt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Polivado showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Polivado 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Polivado!

Event: BANZAI BONANZA 12
Date: Oct 06, 2024

#R1#
Little connects with a body shot.
Kormier throws a jab but it's blocked by Little.
Kormier misses with a few strikes there.
Little slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kormier walks into a straight right hand from Little.
Decent striking displayed by Little there.
Deandre Little seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kormier takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Little avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Little is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A low kick from Kormier is predictable there
and Little counters with a right hand to the body. #CL#
Kormier closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Little fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Little misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kormier blocks a body shot from Little.
A short right from Little on the inside.
Kormier could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Little stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Little scores with a shot to the side of Kormier's head.
Little lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kormier backwards.
Little tries to pull guard but Kormier won't allow it. #T1#
Little lands a body punch.
Little lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kormier tries to throw a body punch but Little avoids it by throwing Kormier back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Little. #BC#
Kormier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kormier looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kormier or perhaps it was just good defense by Little, which made it look bad.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kormier or perhaps it was just good defense by Little, which made it look bad.
Little keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kormier tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Little counters with a right hand to the body.
Kormier takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A head kick misses from Kormier.
Little dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kormier has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kormier there as he acknowledges the shot.
Little moves into range and connects with a jab.
Little lands a body shot.
Kormier shoots in looking for a takedown. Little tries to sprawl out of it but Kormier keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Little manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denise Kormier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Little wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Little moves out of range as Kormier throws a body kick.
Little is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kormier had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#CL2#
Little instigates a clinch.
Little stalling. #BC2#
Little breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kormier fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Little lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kormier with a lazy takedown attempt
and Little counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Little lunges at Kormier with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kormier's hand.
Kormier takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kormier looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Little works the jab nicely.
Little lands with a nice body punch.
Nice shot lands for Little.
Little lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Little throws a series of strikes that have Kormier backpedaling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left and a right from Little both land. Nice combination. #ROC2#Kormier is rocked!
Little lands a head shot.
Oh Kormier is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Little cracks Kormier with a hook to the temple - Kormier is on wobbly legs here! Little swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Kormier falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Little wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Deandre Little!
Deandre Little seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: HFA FIGHT NIGHT 7
Date: Oct 02, 2024

#R1#
Robertson darts in looking for a takedown but Sanchez gets double underhooks and turns Robertson into the cage.
Robertson throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Sanchez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Robertson's guard.
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.
Sanchez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sanchez takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Robertson keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Sanchez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Robertson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sanchez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Robertson looking to control.
Sanchez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Robertson looking for a sweep. Not yet Robertson, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Robertson's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sanchez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Robertson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sanchez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sanchez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Robertson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Robertson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sanchez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Robertson being controlled here, momentarily.
Sanchez landing some decent shots from guard.
Sanchez cracks Robertson with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Robertson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez stands up over Robertson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Robertson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Robertson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sanchez controls the pace.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sanchez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sanchez distracts Robertson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
Robertson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sanchez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Robertson has momentary wrist control but Sanchez slips an elbow through the middle.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Robertson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez won't allow Robertson to get back to his feet.
Sanchez is looking to work some ground and pound but Robertson has wrist control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sanchez throws an elbow that misses. Robertson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sanchez's guard. Nice move by Robertson!#REVB##SU2#
Robertson gets to his feet. Sanchez looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Robertson has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
Robertson misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
so Sanchez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Paul Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randell Robertson.
Sanchez connects with a couple of short punches.
Sanchez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sanchez prevents Robertson from getting back to his feet.
Robertson looks winded!
Sanchez cracks Robertson with a solid left hand.
Robertson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sanchez tries to free his leg and advance position but Robertson is retaining full guard.
Sanchez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sanchez is looking to work some ground and pound but Robertson has wrist control.
Robertson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sanchez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Robertson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sanchez scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
Sanchez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Robertson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sanchez lands a couple of digs.
Sanchez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sanchez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Robertson keeps moving.
Robertson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sanchez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sanchez is in close to Robertson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sanchez prevents Robertson from getting back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Sanchez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Robertson closes the distance but Sanchez moves to the side #TD#
and Sanchez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Robertson is trying to stand.
Sanchez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Robertson on the ground.
Robertson trying to control but Sanchez postures up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sanchez lands a nice short elbow.
Robertson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Robertson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sanchez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Robertson trying to keep a closed guard but Sanchez is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Robertson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Sanchez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sanchez tries to get out of the position.
Sanchez misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Sanchez is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Robertson jumps into side control!
You can see the frustration on Sanchez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sanchez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Robertson can do to turn this around?
Sanchez tries to buck Robertson off but Robertson is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Sanchez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Robertson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Robertson working away.
Sanchez takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T2#
Sanchez throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Robertson working away.
Sanchez is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Sanchez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Robertson looks up at the clock and then as Sanchez takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Robertson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Robertson trying to control the action but Sanchez is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Robertson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Sanchez to his feet. #T3#
Sanchez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sanchez attempts a counter takedown but Robertson avoids it well and moves away.
Robertson with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Sanchez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sanchez slips a nice elbow through Robertson's hands, connecting with Robertson's forehead.
Robertson controlling the position for now.
Sanchez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sanchez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Robertson gets full guard.
Sanchez throwing strikes but missing.
Sanchez content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Robertson is trying to control the position but Sanchez postures up.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Robertson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robertson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Robertson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sanchez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sanchez throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanchez scoring with some ground and pound.
Sanchez trying to control but Robertson is working from the bottom.
Robertson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Paul Sanchez will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Robertson with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Sanchez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Robertson is trying to control but can't.
Sanchez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sanchez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Robertson's head.
Sanchez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sanchez lands a nice short elbow.#ROC#Robertson is rocked!
Sanchez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sanchez lands strikes from half guard.
Robertson is still in real trouble! Can Sanchez finish him?
Sanchez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robertson keeps working.
Robertson taking some punishment here, with Sanchez in his half guard.
Sanchez working Robertson over with strikes.
Robertson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sanchez is working away from the top position though.
Robertson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Robertson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sanchez. #T1#
Robertson has hold of Sanchez's hands but Sanchez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sanchez in particular looking to stall.
Robertson seems to have recovered his senses.
Sanchez lands with a punch from half guard.
Sanchez with the ground and pound but Robertson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Sanchez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Robertson's head.
Sanchez lands a couple of elbows.
Sanchez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Sanchez throws a sloppy strike and Robertson has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Sanchez is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Robertson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Randell Robertson!
The defeated Paul Sanchez had this to say: 'Ts a shame that I keep losing, I’ll improve…eventually. Either that or I’ll drown in the waters I bring my opponents in when I win. I’ll see yall.'.

Event: BANZAI BONANZA 11
Date: Sep 22, 2024

#R1#
Ohnme defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kormier.
Ohnme tries to clinch up but Kormier circles away and keeps his distance.
Bilk Ohnme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ohnme shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kormier but Kormier pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ohnme moves in looking to clinch but Kormier pushes him off.
Ohnme seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL2#
Kormier clinches up against the cage.
Kormier tries for a takedown. No joy.
A frustrated look appears on Ohnme's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kormier jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ohnme walks away with a smile on his face. Kormier gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bilk Ohnme has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denise Kormier.
A swing and a miss from Ohnme.
Ohnme shoots in but Kormier avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ohnme dives in for a single leg takedown but Kormier sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ohnme has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kormier after a bit of a struggle.
Ohnme jumps guard but Kormier turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1##TD2#
Kormier has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ohnme uses from the top position.
Kormier looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Kormier is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kormier has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ohnme has passed into side control. #SU#
Ohnme stands up and beckons Kormier to his feet. #CL2#
Ohnme gets tackled into the cage by Kormier. Kormier maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Kormier breaks from the clinch.
Kormier stuffs the takedown.#T2#
Ohnme changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kormier tries to avoid it but Ohnme manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kormier to the ground. Kormier escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Ohnme.
Ohnme throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Kormier forces Ohnme back against the cage and clinches.
Ohnme is trying to drag Kormier to the mat but Kormier just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kormier fails to pull guard.
Ohnme is trying to drag Kormier to the mat but Kormier just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ohnme misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Kormier manages to break the clinch.
Kormier displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ohnme.
Kormier should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T3#
Kormier throws a series of punches but Ohnme moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Kormier. No joy for Ohnme on that attempt.
Ohnme fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Kormier counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ohnme tries to break the clinch but Kormier is controlling the position.
Kormier landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ohnme swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ohnme wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ohnme looking for a takedown.
Kormier fails to pull guard. #TD2#
Kormier pulls guard successfully.
Ohnme won't allow Kormier to sweep him here.
Kormier keeps trying to improve his position.#T4#
Ohnme engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ohnme tries to free his leg and advance position but Kormier is retaining full guard.
Kormier working a defensive guard here.
Ohnme controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kormier trying to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Denise Kormier dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Ohnme or perhaps it was just good defense by Kormier, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Kormier rushes Ohnme and presses him up against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kormier is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ohnme is defending well for now.#BC2#
Kormier breaks the clinch.
Ohnme misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kormier wants to counter with a clinch but Ohnme pushes him away.
Ohnme throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kormier counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Kormier clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ohnme is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kormier gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bilk Ohnme. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ohnme is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kormier to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Kormier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Kormier darts in and clinches Ohnme up against the cage.
Ohnme working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
Ohnme is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Kormier manages to break the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ohnme.
Ohnme is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kormier sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've been informed that Kormier has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ohnme swings for the body but Kormier moves out of range. #TD#
Ohnme 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ohnme accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kormier lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Kormier lands a couple of elbows.
Ohnme has a closed guard, preventing Kormier from standing up. #T2#
Kormier trying to control but Ohnme is working from the bottom.
Kormier controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Ohnme looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3#
Kormier trying to control but Ohnme is working from the bottom. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Ohnme manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Kormier is working for takedown but Ohnme is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kormier looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ohnme avoiding damage as Kormier throws knees to the body.
Kormier prevents a body shot from Ohnme.
Kormier fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kormier tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC2#
Kormier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kormier shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ohnme as he jumps to the side.
Ohnme tries to counter by clinching up but Kormier breaks away and moves out of range.#T4#
Nice sprawl there from Kormier as Ohnme shoots in.
Bilk Ohnme is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Kormier instigates a clinch.
Ohnme tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kormier's elbow.
Kormier softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kormier just leaning against Ohnme, taking a breather.
Kormier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Ohnme pulls guard successfully.
Kormier with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kormier passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ohnme manages to get to full guard.
Kormier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ohnme is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Denise Kormier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ohnme's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Kormier closes the distance and clinches.
Ohnme tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ohnme is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kormier gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Kormier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kormier shoots in looking for a takedown. Ohnme tries to sprawl out of it but Kormier keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ohnme manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ohnme tries to clinch but Kormier moves out of range.
Ohnme throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kormier dives in for a single leg takedown but Ohnme sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ohnme wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kormier changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ohnme tries to avoid it but Kormier manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ohnme to the ground. Ohnme escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bilk Ohnme has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denise Kormier.
Kormier shoots in looking for a takedown. Ohnme tries to sprawl out of it but Kormier keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ohnme manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Ohnme misses with a jab, cross combination.
No joy there for Kormier, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kormier tries to clinch but Ohnme is having none of it.
Ohnme tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ohnme shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kormier as he avoids it easily.
Ohnme shoots for a double leg takedown but Kormier sprawls well. He's pushed Ohnme's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kormier is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kormier misses with a series of wild punches.
Ohnme wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL2#
Kormier clinches up with Ohnme and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Kormier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Kormier closes the distance and clinches.
Kormier gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ohnme. #T2#
Ohnme struggles to land a body shot inside as Kormier controls his hands.
Ohnme tries to pull guard but Kormier won't allow it.
Kormier tries to land knees in the clinch but Ohnme avoids the damage to the body.
Ohnme drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kormier gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ohnme using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kormier has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kormier landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ohnme jumps guard but Kormier turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ohnme wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Denise Kormier seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3#
Kormier working Ohnme over with knees to the body.#BC2#
Kormier manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Kormier moves into range and clinches up with Ohnme.#TD2#
Ohnme is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kormier is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ohnme to the mat. Ohnme regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Ohnme uses the cage to get back to his feet. #CL2#
Kormier closes the distance and clinches.
Ohnme jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kormier walks away with a smile on his face. Ohnme gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ohnme misses with a two punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kormier fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Kormier shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ohnme napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kormier wants to control but Ohnme is keeping him busy. #T4#
Ohnme sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kormier seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ohnme does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Ohnme is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kormier pulls his head out easily.
Kormier wants to take a breather but Ohnme is having none of it.
Kormier slows the pace down in half guard.
Kormier working Ohnme over with strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Denise Kormier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kormier 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denise Kormier!
Denise Kormier made sure to mention his sponsor, BANZAI NUTRITION in his post fight interview.

Event: MILF 122 Frost vs Ridley 4
Date: Sep 22, 2024

#R1#
Cosmo throws a front kick that sends Brunga stumbling back into the cage.
Brunga looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cosmo is fending him off so far but Brunga persists. Nope, Cosmo circles away and we're back to standing.
Brunga is breathing heavily.
Brunga looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cosmo is fending him off so far but Brunga persists. Nope, Cosmo circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Cosmo clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Cosmo drags the fight down to the ground.
Brunga has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Cosmo pulls Brunga in close to prevent any damage.
Cosmo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brunga's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Brunga is looking for a triangle here but Cosmo uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Brunga is looking to regain half guard here but Cosmo keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cosmo has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Brunga!
Cosmo controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Cosmo quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Cosmo but it's paid off an Brunga is forced to tap! Nice work by Cosmo.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Timmy Cosmo!

Event: HFA 16
Date: Sep 07, 2024

#R1##CL#
Robertson tries to keep at a distance but Singh has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Robertson fails to land.
Robertson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Singh breaks from the clinch.
Robertson throws a body shot but no joy.
Robertson wants to clinch up but Singh keeps it at a distance.
Singh seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Robertson moves into range and clinches up with Singh.#BC#
Singh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Robertson shoots for a double leg takedown but Singh sprawls well. He's pushed Robertson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Robertson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Singh sprawls well. Singh wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Robertson gets slowly back to his feet.
Singh appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Singh's waist but Singh gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Robertson off to one side.
Nirmal Singh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randell Robertson.#CL2#
Robertson moves into the clinch.#BC#
Singh breaks from the clinch.
Robertson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Singh swats away the attempt to clinch by Robertson.#T1##CL2#
Robertson clinches with his opponent.
Robertson is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Robertson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Singh can't fight it off and eventually Robertson manages to take the fight to the floor. Singh looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Singh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Robertson is one step ahead there.
Singh lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Singh knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Robertson on the ground.
Singh trying to stand up but can't free himself from Robertson's guard.
Singh is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Singh seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Robertson for as long as he can get away with.
Singh won't allow Robertson to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Robertson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Singh passes into half guard.
Robertson is trying to maintain the position but Singh is very close to passing his half guard.
Singh content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Singh is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Robertson trying to control here. #SUB#
Singh seems to be working for a kimura but Robertson defends the submission attempt.
Robertson is controlling Singh's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Robertson gets back to full guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Robertson wants to stand up but Singh is controlling him.
Singh might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Singh got a little sloppy there for a moment and Robertson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Singh has managed to get both his arms back between Robertson's legs - danger averted.
Singh has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Robertson is proving hard to escape from.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Singh seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Robertson gets tackled into the cage by Singh. Singh maintains the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nirmal Singh dominated that round.
That's time! Singh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Singh keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Singh has closed the distance and engaged Robertson in a clinch.
Singh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Robertson can do to turn this around?#BC#
Singh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for Singh, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Robertson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Singh has closed the distance and engaged Robertson in a clinch. #BC#
Singh manages to break the clinch.
Robertson shoots in and drives through. Singh sprawls well.#CL#
Singh darts in and clinches Robertson up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Singh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Singh has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD#
Singh has hold of one of Robertson's legs. Robertson is fighting the takedown attempt but Singh gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Singh has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robertson looking to control. #T1##SUB2#
Robertson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Singh is aware though and is defending well.
Robertson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Robertson is breathing heavily.
Robertson is trying to keep Singh in close.
Singh wants to stand but Robertson is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Robertson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Singh gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Singh wants the takedown. Robertson is fighting it off but Singh persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Robertson's guard against the cage.
Singh wants to stand but Robertson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Robertson looking to control.
Singh sitting in guard here, content to control.
Singh stops Robertson from standing up.
Singh stays in close to Robertson's body and controls the position.
Singh postures up. #T3#
Singh is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Singh avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Singh controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nirmal Singh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Singh lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Robertson backs up against the cage. #CL#
Singh instigates a clinch.
Robertson is looking for a takedown.
Nirmal Singh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randell Robertson.#TD#
Singh jumps guard.
Singh seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Singh manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Robertson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Singh is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Singh content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Singh looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nirmal Singh dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Robertson fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Singh has Robertson up against the cage in a clinch. #TD#
Singh has Robertson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Singh pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Robertson tumbling to the mat - Singh dives into Robertson's guard.
Robertson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson wants to sweep but no luck.
Nirmal Singh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Singh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Robertson is keeping the position for now.
Robertson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Singh is one step ahead there.
Singh wants to stand and escape but instead Robertson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Robertson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Singh has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Robertson 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 Singh.
Singh managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Robertson. #T2#
Singh is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Singh is trying to get back to half guard.
Nirmal Singh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Robertson is looking to take a break and control but Singh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Robertson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Singh is looking for a sweep.
Singh on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Singh tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Robertson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Robertson is looking to take a break and control but Singh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Singh manages to work his way to half guard, despite Robertson's best efforts.
Singh wants to get back to full guard.
Robertson is trying to control. Singh wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Singh takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Robertson pulls Singh into guard.
Robertson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Singh prevents Robertson from getting back to his feet.
Singh controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robertson is pulling down on Singh's head. It's preventing any offense from Singh, at least for the moment.
Singh is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Singh trying to stand up but can't free himself from Robertson's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Randell Robertson.
Well Singh 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nirmal Singh!
A relieved looking Nirmal Singh thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: MILF 118 Browning vs McCoy
Date: Sep 01, 2024

#R1#
Cosmo shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Frankenstein takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Frankenstein jumps guard. #SUB2#
Cosmo avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Frankenstein is looking for a triangle here but Cosmo uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Frankenstein struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frankenstein sneaks back into half guard.
Cosmo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Frankenstein keeps working. #T1#
Cosmo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Frankenstein is positioning himself well to prevent Cosmo advancing to mount.
Frankenstein is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cosmo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cosmo's back!
Cosmo tries to roll but Frankenstein sticks to his back. #SUB2#
Cosmo is trying to defend against the choke here but Frankenstein has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Frankenstein Tightens the hold and Cosmo taps out furiously! Frankenstein displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bio Frankenstein!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 86
Date: Aug 31, 2024

#R1#
De Rabat lands with a shot to the body.
Denise Kormier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Rabat cracks Kormier with an open hand slap.
Kormier takes one on the chin but seems OK.
De Rabat checks a low kick from Kormier.#TD#
Kormier shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. De Rabat manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kormier with a flurry of punches that miss.
De Rabat wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kormier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Rabat is keeping the position for now.
De Rabat has control of Kormier's left arm, preventing Kormier from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now De Rabat is on top in guard. #REVB##T1#
De Rabat sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kormier manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. De Rabat manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Kormier throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as De Rabat works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kormier trying to control the position from guard on top but De Rabat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Rabat is controlling Kormier's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kormier looking to pass the guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
De Rabat has Kormier pulled in close to control his posture.
Kormier looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
De Rabat looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kormier trying to control but De Rabat is working from the bottom.
Kormier is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because De Rabat is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
De Rabat bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kormier's guard. #REVB#
Kormier trying to keep a closed guard but De Rabat is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
De Rabat seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kormier manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. De Rabat manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
De Rabat pulls Kormier in close to prevent any damage.
Kormier would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
De Rabat pulls Kormier in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
De Rabat looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kormier is one step ahead there.
De Rabat manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kormier manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
De Rabat sitting in guard, not really doing much.
De Rabat postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Rabat controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Augier De Rabat dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kormier shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as De Rabat sprawls well. De Rabat wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kormier gets slowly back to his feet.
Kormier tries for a takedown but De Rabat sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
De Rabat looks like he wants to counter punch here.
De Rabat slaps away a takedown attempt from Kormier, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denise Kormier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Rabat lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kormier misses with a takedown
and De Rabat connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Denise Kormier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kormier looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
De Rabat scoring well with a low kick there.
De Rabat feints and then cracks Kormier's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kormier down. #T1#
De Rabat works the jab nicely.
Kormier takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kormier shoots in for a takedown but De Rabat shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
De Rabat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
De Rabat lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
De Rabat connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Rabat. Kormier does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Rabat is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#TD2#
De Rabat gets the takedown into side control.
De Rabat grinds an elbow into Kormier's temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Rabat working the body and head with strikes.
De Rabat is staying tight to Kormier's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kormier might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Kormier takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
You can see the frustration on Kormier's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
De Rabat wants to control but Kormier is keeping him busy.
De Rabat working the head with strikes.
De Rabat takes a little break here. Kormier wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T3#
Kormier is trying to control De Rabat's posture but De Rabat avoids it.
De Rabat wants to control but Kormier is keeping him busy.
Kormier is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Kormier manages to get back to half guard.
Kormier gets back to full guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kormier is trying to keep De Rabat in close.
Kormier looking for a sweep. Not yet Kormier, not yet.
Kormier can't keep his opponent in guard - De Rabat advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kormier trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
De Rabat is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Kormier still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Kormier has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
You can see the frustration on De Rabat's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Rabat tries to improve position but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Augier De Rabat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Kormier shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as De Rabat sprawls well. De Rabat wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kormier gets slowly back to his feet.
Kormier fails with a takedown attempt.
De Rabat lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Rabat jabs Kormier to the body, keeping him at a distance.
De Rabat fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kormier.
De Rabat keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kormier tries to clinch up
and De Rabat counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
De Rabat lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kormier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Rabat sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Rabat lands a high kick!
De Rabat has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kormier is landing a low percentage of strikes.
De Rabat throws a quick inside leg kick.
De Rabat thuds a left hand into Kormier's body.
De Rabat moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
De Rabat throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by De Rabat. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of De Rabat.
Kormier dives in for a single leg takedown but De Rabat sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denise Kormier. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Kormier tries to pull guard but De Rabat forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kormier tries to score a body lock takedown but De Rabat shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
De Rabat struggles to land a body shot inside as Kormier controls his hands. #BC2#
De Rabat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A nice inside leg kick there by De Rabat. That's going to slow Kormier down.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kormier looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kormier shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as De Rabat sprawls well. De Rabat wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kormier gets slowly back to his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for De Rabat. #T3#
De Rabat slips a jab and a cross from Kormier.
Kormier is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A lazy left from De Rabat finds it's target.
De Rabat connects with a solid leg kick.
Kormier fails with the takedown.
De Rabat dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kormier. That did some damage!
Kormier shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has De Rabat pinned against the cage. De Rabat gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
De Rabat connects with an inside leg kick.
De Rabat throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kormier shoots in looking for a takedown. De Rabat tries to sprawl out of it but Kormier keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. De Rabat manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
De Rabat looking to score a takedown here. Kormier is defending well but De Rabat drives through and ends up in Kormier's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Rabat seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Augier De Rabat really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
A nice leg kick from De Rabat, right into the meat of the thigh.
De Rabat is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kormier gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and De Rabat counters with a stiff right hand.
Augier De Rabat seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kormier shoots for a double leg takedown but De Rabat sprawls well. He's pushed Kormier's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
De Rabat scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
De Rabat connects with a jab.
Kormier throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around De Rabat's waist but De Rabat gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kormier off to one side.
De Rabat is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kormier with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denise Kormier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Rabat throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kormier on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kormier takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD2#
De Rabat shoots in and gets a takedown into Kormier's guard.
Kormier could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Rabat is stalling in the full guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
De Rabat is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
De Rabat is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
De Rabat is continuing to stall.
Let's hope that De Rabat has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The adventures of De Rabat the control monster continue. Boring.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kormier has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but De Rabat has passed into side control.
Kormier is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
De Rabat working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
De Rabat working away.#SUB2#
De Rabat is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kormier has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Kormier is trying to get back to half guard.
De Rabat in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
De Rabat trying to control the action but Kormier is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
De Rabat is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kormier has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kormier is looking to work his way out of this bad position but De Rabat is controlling him well.
De Rabat happy to just control the position for now.
De Rabat scoring with punches and elbows.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Rabat looks up at the clock and then as Kormier takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, De Rabat smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
De Rabat moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Augier De Rabat dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Kormier darts in looking for a takedown but De Rabat gets double underhooks and turns Kormier into the cage.
Kormier leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kormier tries a knee to the head but De Rabat blocks it. #TD#
Kormier pulls guard effortlessly.
De Rabat tries to free his leg and advance position but Kormier is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kormier is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
De Rabat seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1#
Kormier working a defensive guard here.
De Rabat content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
De Rabat is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kormier is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kormier has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
De Rabat wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Kormier is posturing up here but De Rabat has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Kormier tries to roll out but it's too tight and Kormier has to tap! Slick submission there by De Rabat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Augier De Rabat! Augier De Rabat retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Augier De Rabat thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Conquest VI
Date: Aug 31, 2024

#R1#
Shilts fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dorsey with a nice cross.#CL2#
Shilts closes the distance and clinches.
Shilts drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dorsey pulls his leg out and moves away.
Shilts is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dorsey connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shilts. Shilts circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jab by Dorsey.
Dorsey keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A little feinted left hand from Dorsey on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shilts looks to clinch
and Dorsey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dorsey throws a right and a left that Shilts avoids nicely.
Shilts fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dorsey was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2#
Shilts rushes Dorsey and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dorsey.
Dorsey is looking to break free of the clinch but Shilts has double underhooks.
Shilts drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dorsey pulls his leg out and moves away.
Adrian Dorsey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sammy Shilts.
Nice straight punches there by Dorsey. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dorsey.
Shilts walks into a straight right hand from Dorsey.
Dorsey scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dorsey bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shilts's head backwards.
Dorsey slips a jab from Shilts.
Shilts shoots in for a double leg but Dorsey sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice shot by Dorsey.
Dorsey scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
Shilts shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dorsey but Dorsey pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shilts throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dorsey's waist but Dorsey gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shilts off to one side.
Dorsey throws a big counter combination but Shilts scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dorsey thuds his right hand into Shilts's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dorsey scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dorsey fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shilts looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sloppy strikes from Dorsey. Those never looked like landing.
Dorsey sets himself, and Shilts steps forward looking for the clinch! Dorsey avoids it this time.
Dorsey throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CL2#
Shilts has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Shilts breaks from the clinch.
Dorsey blocks a head kick by Shilts.
Shilts fails with the takedown
letting Dorsey counter with a right hand. #T3#
Dorsey throws a combination. Shilts tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dorsey moves out of range of the body kick from Shilts.
Dorsey fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shilts looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shilts fails with a takedown attempt.
Dorsey is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dorsey scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shilts in his tracks.
Dorsey scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dorsey cracks a nice hook into Shilts's ribs.#T4#
Dorsey stuns Shilts with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A left lands for Dorsey.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dorsey darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dorsey throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Shilts counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Shilts.
A frustrated look appears on Dorsey's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dorsey tries to break free but Shilts pushes him back against the cage.
Dorsey gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shilts.
Dorsey can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Shilts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from Dorsey.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adrian Dorsey dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Shilts is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dorsey lands a slapping body shot.
Dorsey has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#It looks like Adrian Dorsey has been cut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dorsey, as that shot connected.
Dorsey lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dorsey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dorsey with a jab.
Dorsey lands a lovely overhand right.
Shilts throws a head kick but Dorsey moves out of range. #TD2#
Shilts feints and as Dorsey raises his hands in defense, Shilts changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dorsey can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shilts controls the pace.
Dorsey knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shilts on the ground.#T1#
Shilts cracks Dorsey with a solid left hand.
Shilts looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dorsey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shilts can do to turn this around?
Dorsey working a defensive guard but Shilts manages to pass into side control anyway.
A control attempt from Dorsey but he's now mounted!#SUB2#
Shilts looking for a guillotine from mount but Dorsey is having none of it.
Shilts sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dorsey has given up his back. #T2#
Shilts really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Dorsey.
Dorsey trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T3#
I would not like to be Dorsey right now. #SUB2#
Shilts looking for the RNC.
Dorsey is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Shilts is not going to allow Dorsey to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Shilts is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #T4#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight. #SUB2#
Shilts working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Shilts looking to break Dorsey's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Dorsey remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Shilts will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Shilts has got his arm under Dorsey's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Dorsey has spun round into Shilts's guard beautifully! Well done that man! #SUB2#
Shilts has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dorsey can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sammy Shilts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Adrian Dorsey's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A jab from Dorsey does it's job there.
Dorsey connects with a single shot there.#CL2#
Shilts gets a clinch.
Shilts has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dorsey avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Shilts breaks the clinch.
Dorsey stuffs the takedown attempt from Shilts. Shilts gets slowly back to his feet.
Dorsey is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shilts fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Dorsey wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Adrian Dorsey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sammy Shilts.
Shilts takes one to the chin there.#T1#
A punch combination from Shilts misses.
Shilts shoots in and drives through. Dorsey sprawls well.#CL2#
Shilts moves into the clinch.
Dorsey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Shilts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shilts has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shilts throws a head kick that misses.
Sammy Shilts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shilts takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dorsey connects with a jab.
Shilts ducks right into an uppercut from Dorsey.
Dorsey looks to land a combination. Shilts sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dorsey goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Dorsey does it's job there.
Shilts closes the distance and clinches up with Dorsey, looking for a takedown. Shilts pushes Dorsey against the cage but Dorsey circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T2#
Dorsey feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shiltss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shilts throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Good standup being displayed there by Dorsey as he connects with a hook.
Shilts on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shilts doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shilts takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dorsey fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shilts on the side of the head.#CL2#
Shilts closes the distance and clinches.
Dorsey is trying to push Shilts away but Shilts has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Shilts with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dorsey gets through Shilts's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dorsey has had enough of the clinch but Shilts keeps him there for the moment.#T3#
Shilts can't find room to land a body shot as Dorsey controls the action.
Shilts has Dorsey pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dorsey manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dorsey can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Shilts breaks the clinch.
Shilts goes for a double leg but Dorsey avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dorsey continues to drive forward.
Dorsey cracks Shilts with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dorsey stuns Shilts with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dorsey keeps the fight on the outside.
Dorsey's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dorsey duly obliges.
Dorsey scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dorsey lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T4#
Shilts keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dorsey.
Dorsey scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shilts in his tracks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dorsey scores with a hook to the body. Shilts takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shilts tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dorsey defends well and Shilts ends up having to push Dorsey into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dorsey is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dorsey lands a jab to the head.
Shilts has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dorsey finds it's way round the side to connect with Shilts's head.
Shilts fails with a takedown attempt.
Shilts shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dorsey sprawls well. Dorsey wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shilts gets slowly back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adrian Dorsey showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dorsey has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adrian Dorsey!
After winning the bout, Adrian Dorsey thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 26, 2024

#R1##TD#
Robertson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Daerji!

Daerji sneaks out the side door and pushes Robertson away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Robertson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Robertson wants it to stay on the feet.
Daerji throws a head kick that misses.
Robertson slaps away a takedown attempt from Daerji, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Robertson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL#
Daerji tries to keep at a distance but Robertson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Robertson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Daerji walks away with a smile on his face. Robertson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daerji throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Robertson's waist but Robertson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Daerji off to one side.
Randell Robertson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xi Daerji.
Daerji tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Robertson is looking to clinch but Daerji is avoiding it. #T1##CL2#
Robertson gets tackled into the cage by Daerji. Daerji maintains the clinch.
Robertson tries to pull guard but Daerji won't allow it. #TD#
Robertson has hold of one of Daerji's legs. Daerji is fighting the takedown attempt but Robertson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Daerji pulls Robertson in close to prevent any damage.
Robertson trying to control the position from guard on top but Daerji is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Daerji has his hands on Robertson's head, controlling the position.
Daerji is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Robertson wanted to stand there but Daerji had control of the position.
Daerji trying to keep a closed guard but Robertson is proving a slippery customer.
Robertson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Robertson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robertson trying to control but Daerji is working from the bottom. #T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Robertson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Daerji counters by clinching up.
Daerji blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robertson takes a shot to the head. #TD2#
Daerji pulls guard successfully.
Robertson advances position into side control!
Robertson working away.#T4#
Robertson controlling the position from side mount.
Daerji tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Robertson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Daerji is not content to let Robertson control the position. #SUB#
Robertson is trying to get an arm triangle but Daerji is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Daerji is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Xi Daerji will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Daerji misses with a body kick.
Daerji dives in and grabs Robertson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Robertson pushes down on Daerji's head and hops out.
Daerji tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Daerji takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Robertson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Daerji scores with a three punch combo! #CL#
Robertson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Daerji, pushing him back against the cage.
Robertson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Daerji to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #TD2#
Daerji jumps into guard, dragging Robertson to the mat. #T1#
Robertson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Daerji keeping full guard, as Robertson tries to pass. #ES2#
Daerji scrambles and gets back to his feet. #CL#
Robertson has managed to clinch.
Robertson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randell Robertson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Robertson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice takedown defense from Daerji. No joy for Robertson on that attempt. #T2#
Robertson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Robertson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Daerji clinches with his opponent.
Daerji prevents Robertson from breaking the clinch.
Daerji wants to break free but Robertson has control. #BC2#
Daerji's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Daerji shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Daerji showed some decent athleticism there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU2#
Daerji decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Daerji has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Robertson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3#
Nice sprawl there from Robertson as Daerji shoots in.
Robertson slaps away a takedown attempt from Daerji, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Robertson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Daerji tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Robertson defends well and Daerji ends up having to push Robertson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Robertson missing with a left hand there. Daerji was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Daerji. #TD#
Robertson 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.
Daerji is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Robertson dives into side control. #REVB#
Robertson working away.#T4#
Daerji wants to get back to his feet but Robertson drags him back down.
Robertson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Daerji will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Robertson advances nicely into full mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Xi Daerji will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Robertson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Daerji pinned against the cage. Daerji gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Daerji shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Robertson defends it nicely.
Daerji takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Robertson darts in looking for a takedown but Daerji gets double underhooks and turns Robertson into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Robertson jumps into guard, dragging Daerji to the mat.
Daerji pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Robertson is keeping the position for now.
Robertson trying to control the position. #T1#
Robertson is really struggling to control Daerji but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Daerji looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Robertson is trying to control the position but Daerji postures up. #SU2#
Daerji gets to his feet - Robertson follows without any prompting.
Daerji shoots in looking for a takedown but Robertson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Daerji's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#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.#TD2#
Daerji shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Daerji was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robertson throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Daerji throws an elbow but Robertson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Robertson struggling a bit here.
Robertson prevents Daerji from moving into mount.
Daerji wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robertson keeps working. #T3#
Robertson bucks up and tries to throw Daerji off but instead Daerji has got his back!
Daerji throwing sloppy strikes.
Robertson is trying to break free. #SUB2#
Daerji working for a choke but Robertson is defending well.
Daerji wants to control the position but Robertson frees himself and scrambles - Daerji manages to regain control in side control. #T4#
Daerji misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB2#
Daerji is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Robertson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Robertson is trying to control Daerji's posture but Daerji avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robertson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Randell Robertson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xi Daerji is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Xi Daerji has got the better of the ground game so far.
Robertson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Xi Daerji comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Daerji 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 23, 2024

#R1##TD#
Becker shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Becker was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Robertson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Robertson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Becker's best efforts.
Becker is looking to advance position but Robertson won't allow it.
Robertson keeping hold of Becker's head, controlling as best he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson tries to roll over but Becker keeps him under control.#T1#
Becker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Robertson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Becker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Robertson wants to get back to full guard.
Becker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robertson keeps working.
Robertson is trying to stand back up but Becker is controlling him #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Becker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Robertson pinned against the cage. Robertson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL2#
Robertson forces Becker back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Robertson is trying to trip Becker. He has hold of a leg but Becker is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Robertson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Becker is striking but Robertson is not phased and passes to half guard.
Robertson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Becker trying to control but Robertson postures up.
Becker is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Becker trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Robertson manages to pass to mount!
Becker is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Becker is in all sorts of trouble here.
Robertson with the ground and pound from mount.
Becker wants to hold on but Robertson pushes him away.#T4#
Robertson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SU2#
Robertson stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Becker shoots for a double leg takedown but Robertson sprawls well. He's pushed Becker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Becker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paxton Becker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Robertson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Becker to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Becker is breathing heavily.
Becker looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Randell Robertson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Becker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Robertson tries to avoid it but Becker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Robertson to the ground. Robertson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Robertson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Becker tries to clinch up.
It seemed like Robertson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Becker tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Robertson gets a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Becker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Becker blocks an elbow strike.
Robertson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Becker is looking for a takedown.
Becker is trying to pull guard but Robertson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paxton Becker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Robertson breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Robertson instigates a clinch.
Becker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Robertson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Becker doesn't manage to clinch there - Robertson circles away. #TD2#
Robertson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Robertson not doing much here.
Becker trying to control from the bottom. #T2#
Robertson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Becker trying to control from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Robertson is looking to advance position but Becker won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Becker shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Robertson is breathing heavily.
Robertson is not content to let Becker control the position.#T3#
Becker scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Robertson wants to improve his position but Becker is controlling well.
Becker wants to control but Robertson is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Becker looks to land a strike but Robertson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Robertson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Becker is one step ahead there. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Becker wants to control from the top but Robertson keeps moving.
Becker trying to stand up but can't free himself from Robertson's guard.
Robertson keeping moving, preventing Becker from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Becker wants to land a leg kick but Robertson is out of range. #TD2#
Robertson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Robertson scoring with punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Randell Robertson 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! And we move into the final round!#R3##CL2#
Robertson forces Becker back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Robertson jumps guard and drags Becker to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Randell Robertson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Becker wants to control from the top but Robertson keeps moving.
Becker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Robertson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Becker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Becker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Becker looking to sit in guard and control but Robertson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Becker tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Becker is trying to keep Robertson in close.
Robertson preventing the sweep.
Becker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Robertson wants to stand but Becker is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Becker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Becker being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Robertson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Robertson stays in close to Becker's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Robertson darts in looking for a takedown but Becker gets double underhooks and turns Robertson into the cage.
Robertson checks the leg kick.#T3##CL2#
Robertson closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Robertson tightens his grip and picks Becker up, before dumping him to the ground. Becker manages to land in guard.
Becker is trying to control the position but Robertson postures up. #ES#
Becker is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Robertson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Robertson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Becker.
Becker is trying to maintain a safe position but Robertson gets an underhook and turns Becker into the cage.
Becker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Robertson walks away with a smile on his face. Becker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T4##CL2#
Robertson moves into range and clinches up with Becker.
Becker takes an elbow to the forehead.
Robertson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Becker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Robertson smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paxton Becker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Becker doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Robertson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Robertson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robertson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Becker trying to control the position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randell Robertson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 21, 2024

#R1#
Robertson darts in looking for a takedown but Lucarelli gets double underhooks and turns Robertson into the cage.
Lucarelli steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Lucarelli gets underhooks to prevent Robertson's takedown attempt.
Robertson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lucarelli trying to stall but Robertson improves his position. #TD#
Robertson jumps guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lucarelli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lucarelli is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Lucarelli content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Robertson has locked up a guillotine! Robertson's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Lucarelli is holding on here and Robertson must be using up a lot of energy. Lucarelli has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Robertson gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Randell Robertson!

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