Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: HFC 21: Blanche vs Ivanovic
Date: Jul 30, 2022

#R1##CL#
Falandas instigates a clinch.
Keown displaying some good clinch control by pressing Falandas up against the cage.
Keown is trying to break free.
Keown gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Falandas.
Keown blocks an uppercut. #TD2#
Keown has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Falandas uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Falandas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Keown has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Falandas has managed to get both his arms back between Keown's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keown controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Keown escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Falandas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Falandas drops back looking for a leg! Keown is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Keown manages to kick Falandas off! Falandas jumps back into Keown's guard. #T1#
Keown trying to control the position here.
Keown controls Falandas momentarily but Falandas frees himself.
Keown tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#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.#SUB#
Falandas is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A solid body kick from Falandas.
Martin Keown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Falandas clinches up against the cage.
Falandas gets through Keown's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Keown wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD#
Falandas pulls Keown into guard. #SUB#
Falandas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Keown defends well.
Keown working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Keown throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Falandas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Keown trying to control but Falandas is working from the bottom.
Keown wants to pass the guard but Falandas is keeping the position.
Keown must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Falandas keeping moving, preventing Keown from controlling successfully. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Falandas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Keown wants to control from the top but Falandas keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Keown looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Keown is sitting in close to Falandas's body. Falandas has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Keown is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Keown is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Falandas.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mertis Falandas!
Mertis Falandas thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: HFC 12: Jiminez vs Inhanamoto
Date: Jun 30, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Green gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Green is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Keown knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Green looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Keown tries to improve position but can't.
Green wants to control but Keown is keeping him busy.
Green in side control, throwing shots but Keown defends.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Keown being controlled for a moment.
Green trying to control the position but Keown is working away. #T1#
Green blocks the strikes from Keown.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green wants to control but Keown is keeping him busy. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Keown tries to buck Green off but Green is having none of it.
Green tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Keown is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Green goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Keown has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Green but great work by Keown.
You can see the frustration on Green's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T3##SU#
Keown decides to stand up, so the ref orders Green to his feet.
Keown misses with a takedown
and Green counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Keown thinking. #TD2#
Green closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Keown did well to prevent Green getting side control.
Green prevents Keown from improving his position.
Keown is staying active underneath Green, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Keown is positioning himself well to prevent Green advancing to mount. #T4#
Green is trying to control. Keown wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Keown is concentrating on defense, preventing Green from advancing position.
Green not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Keown controlling the position well. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Green moves out of range of the body kick from Keown.
Green is trying hard to land a takedown here. Keown sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Green shoots in looking for a takedown. Keown tries to sprawl out of it but Green keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Keown manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Green shoots and misses
and Keown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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 Martin Keown will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Keown misses with a wild combination.
Keown works Green's body with a nice hook.
Keown changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Green tries to avoid it but Keown manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Green to the ground. Green escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Green tries to score a power double leg takedown but Keown sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Green somewhat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Keown or perhaps it was just good defense by Green, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green scores with a jab to the body.
Green fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1##CL#
Keown rushes Green and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Green's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Horrible takedown attempt by Keown or perhaps it was just good defense by Green, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin Keown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keown circles away from the clinch attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Green.#CL#
Green tries to keep at a distance but Keown has taken the fight into the clinch.
Green tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Keown smiles and moves away.
Martin Keown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Keown fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Green shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Keown is trying to defend but Green finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Keown pushes Green off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keown shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Green defends it nicely.#CL#
Keown forces Green back against the cage and clinches.#T3#
Green fails to pull guard.
Keown trying to land knees to the body.
Green jumps guard but Keown turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Keown has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Green is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Keown blocks an uppercut.
Green jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Keown walks away with a smile on his face. Green gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Keown shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Green but Green pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Keown shoots in for a takedown but Green shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Green pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T4##CL#
Keown closes the distance and clinches.
Green tries to score a body lock takedown but Keown shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Green is trying to pull guard but Keown has him pressed against the cage.
Green is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Green is breathing heavily.#TD#
Keown pulls Green into guard.
Keown has control of Green's left arm, preventing Green from doing any damage.
Green wants to get up but he can't break Keown's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Keown has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Green can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Keown had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Green defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Keown dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Green misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL#
Keown gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Keown is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Keown throws a knee to the head but misses.
Keown tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Green just stands there and leans against the cage.
Green is pressed up against the cage. Keown has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Green down to the mat. Green avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Green gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green is trying to pull guard but Keown turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Green looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Keown drops down looking for an ankle pick but Green pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin Keown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keown shoots in for a takedown but Green shows good takedown defense.
As Keown backs off Green throws a huge counter combo but Keown manages to avoid it all.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Keown circles away from the clinch attempt.
Keown takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Keown.
Green plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#It looks like Martin Keown has been cut.
Keown moves in looking to clinch but Green pushes him off.
Keown fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Green is out of range.
Green shoots in for a takedown but Keown shows good takedown defense.
Green dives in and grabs Keown's left leg, looking for a takedown. Keown pushes down on Green's head and hops out.
Green leaves Keown with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2#
Green fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Green with that takedown attempt.
Green tries for a takedown but Keown circles away easily
enabling Keown to counter with a crisp jab.
Green defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Keown.
Keown tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Green swivels and escapes.
Green fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Keown has managed to clinch. #T3#
Green has had enough of the clinch but Keown keeps him there for the moment.
Keown prevents a takedown attempt there.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Keown changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Green fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Keown will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And Green tries to counter it with a takedown but Keown pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Green throws a lazy head kick
and Keown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Green shoots in and drives through. Keown sprawls well.#T4#
Green shoots for a takedown but Keown saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Keown keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Keown misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Keown is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Keown will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Keown shoots for a double leg takedown but Green sprawls well. He's pushed Keown's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A shot to the body from Keown misses
and Green counters with a one-two to the body.
Green shoots in for a takedown but Keown shows good takedown defense.
Blake Green has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martin Keown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Keown throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Blake Green.
I think Keown 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 Atkins scores the fight 30:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Martin Keown!

Event: HFC 8: Colson vs Labelle
Date: Jun 15, 2022

#R1#
Chimaev fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Allen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Chimaev gets back to full guard.
Allen trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Chimaev manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chimaev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Allen is pulling down on Chimaev's head. It's preventing any offense from Chimaev, at least for the moment.
Allen trying to keep a closed guard but Chimaev is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Chimaev is working Allen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Chimaev chips away with some ground and pound.
Chimaev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Allen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chimaev is fighting to break Allen's control of his arms but Allen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Chimaev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chimaev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chimaev scoring with some ground and pound.
Chimaev postures up in Allen's guard and throws a big left but Allen blocks it.
Chimaev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Allen's head.
Chimaev passes into half guard. #T2#
Allen tries to get to full guard but Chimaev has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Allen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chimaev.
Chimaev wants to take a breather but Allen is having none of it.
Allen is concentrating on defense, preventing Chimaev from advancing position.
Chimaev thows a huge punch but Allen dodges it nicely.
Chimaev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Allen can do anything to dispel that myth.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Allen wants to improve his position but Chimaev is controlling well.
Chimaev is thwarting Allen's attempts to control the position.
Allen trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no! #T3#
Chimaev lands with some strikes.
Chimaev with a couple of short strikes.
Allen tries to reverse the position but Chimaev maintains control.
Chimaev scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Chimaev with shots to the head and body - Allen looks very uncomfortable down there.
Chimaev working away from the top, dropping strikes.#ROC#Allen is rocked!
Chimaev unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Allen wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Chimaev celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khamzat Chimaev!
A determined Khamzat Chimaev didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: HFC 8: Colson vs Labelle
Date: Jun 15, 2022

#R1#
Beverley avoids the body shot from Ramsay.
Ramsay fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ramsay misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Beverley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ramsay counters with a left to the body.
Ramsay keeps the fight on the outside.
Ramsay throws out a counter right but Beverley avoids it with no problem.
Ramsay is looking to land body kicks.
Ramsay circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ramsay is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramsay. Beverley does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Ramsay does no damage.
Ramsay throws a right and a left that Beverley avoids nicely.
Beverley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ramsay tries to avoid it but Beverley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ramsay to the ground. Ramsay escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Beverley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ramsay is fending him off so far but Beverley persists. Nope, Ramsay circles away and we're back to standing.
Ramsay looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Beverley. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Ramsay lands a jab to Beverley's midsection.
Gordon Ramsay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ramsay throws a series of punches but Beverley moves out of range.
Beverley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ramsay manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Beverley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ramsay defends it nicely.
Beverley fails to land the takedown.
Ramsay thuds a left hand into Beverley's body.
Beverley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Ramsay connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Beverley momentarily.
Patrick Beverley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beverley darts in looking for a takedown but Ramsay gets double underhooks and turns Beverley into the cage. #TD#
Beverley jumps guard and drags Ramsay to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramsay wants to get up but he can't break Beverley's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Beverley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Beverley is breathing heavily.
Ramsay 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.
Ramsay really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Beverley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Let's hope that Ramsay 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.
Ramsay won't allow Beverley to get back to his feet.
Ramsay postures up.
Ramsay trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Beverley manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Beverley sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ramsay's guard.
Ramsay tries to roll over but Beverley keeps him under control.
Ramsay wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
Ramsay is looking to improve his position. #SU#
Beverley decides to return to a standing position.
Beverley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ramsay can pounce on him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beverley shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ramsay but Ramsay pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Beverley fails with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gordon Ramsay dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Beverley looks for the body kick but Ramsay saw that one coming.
Ramsay misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Beverley with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ramsay cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ramsay lands a nice looking body shot.
Ramsay stuffs the takedown attempt from Beverley. Beverley gets slowly back to his feet.
Beverley avoids the body shot from Ramsay.
Ramsay misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beverley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramsay.
Ramsay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Patrick Beverley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beverley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Beverley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Beverley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ramsay throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Beverley.
Ramsay feints and then cracks Beverley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Beverley down.
Beverley dives in for a single leg takedown but Ramsay sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ramsay doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Beverley. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Ramsay breaks the clinch.
Ramsay has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ramsay needs to keep his hands up - Beverley had a free shot at his head there.
Beverley tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ramsay counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ramsay ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ramsay digs a good body shot into Beverley's ribs.
Beverley digs a good body shot into Ramsay's ribs.
Beverley fails with the takedown
and Ramsay counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramsay scores with a leg kick.
Beverley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beverley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramsay was well out of range. Poor timing from Beverley.
Beverley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ramsay can pounce on him.
Beverley misses with a takedown attempt
and Ramsay counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A lazy left from Ramsay finds it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Ramsay.
Beverley moves to clinch but Ramsay breaks away
and Ramsay counters with a stiff right hand.
Beverley takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T3#
Ramsay throws a series of punches but Beverley moves out of range.
Beverley moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ramsay tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Beverley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beverley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ramsay thinks about the counter body kick.
Ramsay fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Beverley looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Beverley is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ramsay sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ramsay cracks a nice hook into Beverley's ribs.
Beverley moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ramsay scores with the left hand. Beverley knows he should have avoided that one. #T4#
Ramsay throws a leg kick which misses Beverley's front leg but catches the back leg as Beverley tries to avoid it.
Ramsay throws a nice head kick!
A slapping leg kick lands for Ramsay.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramsay lands with a shot to the body.
Ramsay wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ramsay lands a right hook to the body.
Beverley on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ramsay. Ramsay obviously looking to wear him down.
Ramsay lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ramsay swings for the body but Beverley moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Ramsay. That snapped Beverley's head back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gordon Ramsay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Ramsay scores with a jab to the body.
Ramsay throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ramsay scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ramsay throws a sloppy head kick and Beverley moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Ramsay.
Ramsay throws a nice looking combination but Beverley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ramsay lands with a nice body kick.
Ramsay is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Beverley rather than just go for the knockout.
A head kick from Ramsay lands but Beverley takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramsay lands a nice looking body kick.
Ramsay looks for the body kick but Beverley saw that one coming.
Good leg kick by Ramsay. #T1#
A big left from Ramsay misses.
Beverley is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#CL#
Beverley moves into the clinch.
Ramsay stops a takedown attempt from Beverley.
Beverley is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Beverley avoiding damage as Ramsay throws knees to the body. #BC2#
Ramsay breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beverley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ramsay paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beverley doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ramsay counters with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Beverley shoots in looking for a takedown but Ramsay manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Beverley's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Beverley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beverley on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T2#
Ramsay swings for the body but Beverley moves out of range.
No luck for Beverley with that takedown attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Ramsay.
Ramsay finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Beverley seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That kick from Ramsay tenderised Beverley's leg. Beverley is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ramsay moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ramsay scores with a spinning back kick!
Ramsay throws a low kick but Beverley moves out of range easily. #T3#
Beverley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ramsay counters with a three punch combo that has Beverley backing up. Beverley nods at Ramsay to acknowledge the strikes.
Beverley gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ramsay bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gordon Ramsay is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ramsay fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Beverley looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
An inside leg kick lands from Ramsay.
Beverley dodges the punch combination from Ramsay.
Beverley on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #CL2#
Ramsay instigates a clinch. #T4#
Ramsay misses with a short punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Ramsay.
Beverley jumps guard but Ramsay stands there with Beverley around his waist. Beverley gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Beverley wants a takedown.
Beverley fails to pull guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Ramsay breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beverley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Beverley closes the distance but Ramsay moves to the side
and Ramsay counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Patrick Beverley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ramsay scores with a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon Ramsay comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ramsay 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gordon Ramsay!
Gordon Ramsay managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Shadow Realm Apparel, into his post fight interview.
Patrick Beverley spoke after the fight, saying 'This is ridiculous, its bullshit'.

Event: HFC 7: Smith vs Justice
Date: Jun 11, 2022

#R1#
Page takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Page fails to land the takedown.
Some wild striking there from Usman.
Usman misses the jab.
Page wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Page misses with a takedown attempt
and Usman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Page.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micheal Page. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Page has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Page there as he acknowledges the shot.
Micheal Page seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page slips a jab from Usman.
Nice takedown defense from Usman. No joy for Page on that attempt.
Nice cross by Usman.
Horrible takedown attempt by Page or perhaps it was just good defense by Usman, which made it look bad. #T1#
Usman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Usman misses with a wild combination.
A punch lands to the side of Page 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Usman takes a swing at Page's ribcage but misses.
Usman misses with a body shot
and Page counters with a series of strikes. Usman will be more careful next time no doubt.
A big right from Usman misses.
Stephen Usman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Usman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Usman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Page shoots for a double leg takedown but Usman sprawls well. He's pushed Page's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T2#
A jab from Usman does it's job there.
Nice takedown defense from Usman. No joy for Page on that attempt.
Page really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Usman throws a body punch but Page moves out of range.
Page is looking to counter the offense by Usman and move into the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Usman.
Usman misses with a body shot
and Page counters with a three punch combo that has Usman backing up. Usman nods at Page to acknowledge the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Page looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Usman scores with a hook.
Page throws a low kick, looking for Usman's leg but Usman calmly moves out of range.
Page takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Usman throws a lazy uppercut
and Page counters with a right hand to the body. #T3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Usman lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Page has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Page and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Page looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Page ducks right into an uppercut from Usman.
Page has his takedown stuffed
and Usman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#Page is rocked!
Usman throws an overhand right that has Page reeling! Usman follows up with more punches and Page is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Stephen Usman!

Event: HFC 3: Camacho vs Chimaev
Date: May 28, 2022

#R1#
Montagu throws a looping overhand right but Beverley ducks down to avoid it.
Montagu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Montagu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beverley.
Beverley moves out of range of the strikes.#TD#
Beverley shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Beverley showed some decent athleticism there.
Montagu tries to kick Beverley off in order to stand up. Beverley Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Beverley decides to stand back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Beverley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Montagu, pushing him back against the cage.
Montagu's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Montagu leaning his opponent against the cage.
Montagu misses with the head strike. #T1#
Beverley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Montagu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Beverley tries a knee to the head but Montagu blocks it.
Montagu looking to stall.
Beverley changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Montagu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Montagu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Beverley.
Montagu misses with a body shot.
Montagu missing with a left hand there. Beverley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Montagu wants to clinch.
Montagu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Beverley ducks under a wild hook from Montagu.
Beverley throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #TD#
Beverley gets the takedown into side control.
Montagu seems a little lost for a moment, as Beverley dominates the positioning.#SUB#
Beverley has hold of Montagu's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Montagu tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Beverley cranks the arm and Montagu screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Montagu, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Patrick Beverley!
Patrick Beverley 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: HFC 3: Camacho vs Chimaev
Date: May 28, 2022

#R1#
Maclean misses the jab.#CL2#
Allen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Maclean - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #TD2#
Allen has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Maclean regains guard immediately.
Allen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen is standing up over Maclean. Maclean looks to escape but Allen dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Allen advances to mount.
Maclean tries to buck Allen off but Allen takes his back!
Allen just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up. #SUB2#
Maclean won't enjoy being in this position. Allen looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Maclean is tapping - it's over boys! Allen picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Grayson Allen!

Event: HFC 2: Ramsay vs Keown
Date: May 14, 2022

#R1#
Keown takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL2#
Keown drives through and clinches with Ramsay against the cage.
Keown drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC#
Ramsay breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ramsay moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ramsay definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Keown shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ramsay defends it nicely.
Ramsay lands with a slapping head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramsay scoring well with a low kick there.
Keown shoots in looking for a takedown but Ramsay manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Keown's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gordon Ramsay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Keown.#T1#
Keown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Keown pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ramsay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keown feints the counter takedown.
Ramsay pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ramsay swings for the body but Keown moves out of range.
Keown will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A punch combination from Ramsay misses.
Gordon Ramsay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Keown shoots for a double leg takedown but Ramsay sprawls well. He's pushed Keown's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ramsay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keown steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Ramsay stuffs the takedown.
Ramsay goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Keown throws a leg kick but Ramsay moved away.#T2#
Ramsay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ramsay misses with a head kick.
And Keown tries to counter it with a takedown but Ramsay pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ramsay scores with a leg kick.
Keown shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ramsay sprawls well. Ramsay wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Keown gets slowly back to his feet.
Keown throws a right hand that Ramsay ducks under and follows up with a left that Ramsay also avoids with ease.
Keown tries to clinch but Ramsay is having none of it.
Keown tries to clinch up.
Ramsay was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramsay misses with a few strikes there.
Keown fails with an attempt to clinch. #T3#
Keown has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ramsay.
Keown fails with an attempt to clinch.
Keown throws a leg kick but Ramsay moved away.
Nice sprawl there from Ramsay as Keown shoots in.
Keown with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ramsay counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Keown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Keown tries to clinch up but Ramsay circles away and keeps his distance.
Ramsay is looking to wear down Keown with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Keown shoots in but no luck this time.
Keown looks winded!
A head kick misses from Keown.
As Keown looks to move away, Ramsay throws a big counter combo but Keown just gets out of the way.
Ramsay lands a nice leg kick that just misses Keown's sensitive parts. #CL#
Ramsay pushes Keown up against the cage in a clinch.#T4##BC#
Ramsay breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Keown rushes Ramsay and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Ramsay escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ramsay misses with a series of wild punches.
Ramsay sets himself, and Keown steps forward looking for the clinch! Ramsay avoids it this time.
Ramsay throws a quick inside leg kick.
Keown shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A little feinted left hand from Ramsay on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keown has a takedown stuffed.
Ramsay is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Keown is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gordon Ramsay dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Keown tries to clinch
and Ramsay counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Martin Keown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Ramsay.
Keown shoots for a double leg takedown but Ramsay sprawls well. He's pushed Keown's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ramsay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keown moves away.
Keown is looking to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Ramsay misses its target.
Ramsay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Keown can do to turn this around?
A slapping leg kick lands for Ramsay.
Ramsay displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Keown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramsay lands with a nice body kick.
A right-left combo lands from Ramsay.
A head kick by Keown misses
and Ramsay makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Ramsay connects with a leg kick.
Ramsay scores with a push kick.#CL2#
Keown closes the distance and clinches.
Keown tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ramsay avoids it.#BC#
Ramsay breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gordon Ramsay is winning the standup battle so far.
Ramsay scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ramsay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Keown fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gordon Ramsay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Keown.
Keown is breathing heavily.
Keown takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T2#
Keown moves out of range as Ramsay strikes.
Keown fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ramsay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keown moves away.
Keown rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ramsay counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Keown misses with a takedown
and Ramsay counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramsay lands a jab to Keown's midsection.
Gordon Ramsay is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ramsay circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ramsay counters with a nice body shot.
Keown dives in for a single leg takedown but Ramsay sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T3#
Keown shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ramsay defends it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Ramsay on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice body kick there by Ramsay.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Keown.
Ramsay throws a series of punches but Keown moves out of range. #CL#
Ramsay moves into range and clinches up with Keown.#BC2#
Keown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Ramsay misses with a body shot.
Keown with a poor takedown
and Ramsay counters with a thumping low kick.
Ramsay just misses with a punch to the body.
Keown takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Keown takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ramsay looks to score with a jab to the body but Keown is just out of range.#CL2#
Keown closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Keown's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Keown moves in looking to clinch but Ramsay pushes him off.
Ramsay fires out a quick counter leg kick but Keown just manages to avoid it.
Keown tries to clinch but Ramsay moves away
and Ramsay counters with a low kick, right behind Keown 's knee.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keown is looking to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gordon Ramsay dominated that second 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!#R3#
Ramsay fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Keown tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ramsay sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Keown somewhat.
Keown looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ramsay throwing a counter right hand but Keown manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Keown clinches up with Ramsay and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Ramsay.
Ramsay trying to stall but Keown improves his position.
Ramsay landing knees to the head. #CUT#It looks like Martin Keown has been cut.
Keown tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ramsay just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gordon Ramsay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Keown.#T1##BC#
Ramsay's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Keown takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Keown shoots in for a takedown but Ramsay shows good takedown defense.
Ramsay scores with a hook to the body. Keown takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ramsay lands a lovely overhand right.
A punch lands to the side of Keown 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Keown is trying desperately to land a takedown but Ramsay is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Keown.
Keown tries to close the distance and clinch but Ramsay swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ramsay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramsay lands with a cross.
Ramsay turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ramsay misses with a series of wild punches.
Keown swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T2#
Keown is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Keown doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Keown takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Ramsay misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Ramsay. Those never looked like landing.
Keown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramsay.
Keown fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ramsay throws a nice looking combination but Keown bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3#
No joy there for Ramsay, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Keown drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ramsay defends it well.
Ramsay lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A head kick by Keown misses
and Ramsay counters with a leg kick.
Gordon Ramsay is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ramsay jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ramsay keeps Keown at a distance using the push kick.
Keown takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice defenses there by Keown.#CL2#
Keown has Ramsay up against the cage in a clinch.
Keown jumps guard but Ramsay turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Ramsay breaks the clinch. #T4#
Ramsay throws a body punch but Keown moves out of range.
Keown tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ramsay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keown moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Ramsay. No joy for Keown on that attempt. #CL2#
Ramsay gets tackled into the cage by Keown. Keown maintains the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Ramsay escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Keown looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ramsay is fending him off so far but Keown persists. Nope, Ramsay circles away and we're back to standing.
Ramsay scores with a nice strike.
Ramsay throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Keown takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Martin Keown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A combination from Ramsay does no damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon Ramsay showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ramsay, 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gordon Ramsay!
Gordon Ramsay very nearly forgot to thank Shadow Realm Apparel 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: EMPIRE 2
Date: May 07, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Parker drives through with a takedown into guard.
Parker trying to control the position from guard on top but Manfla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manfla wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Parker manages to pass to side control.
Manfla is trying to stand back up but Parker is controlling him
Parker is looking to take a break and control but Manfla is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Parker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Manfla's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker works his way into full mount!
Parker with a couple of short strikes.#T1#
Manfla really wants to buck Parker off and get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Parker looking for a guillotine from mount but Manfla is having none of it.
Manfla manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Manfla, under a barage of strikes from Parker.
Manfla wants to get back to his feet.
Parker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Parker stops Manfla from getting back to his feet.
Parker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Manfla tries to roll over but Parker keeps him under control.
Manfla wants to get back to his feet.
Parker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Manfla wants to get back to his feet.
Manfla wants to get back to full guard.
Parker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Parker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Manfla keeps working. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice sprawl there from Manfla as Parker shoots in.
Manfla drops down looking for a counter takedown but Parker sprawls and moves away.#T3#
Manfla stuffs the takedown.
A quick step to the side and Manfla tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Parker with a poor takedown
and Manfla counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Joao Manfla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Parker.
Parker with a poor takedown #CL#
and Manfla counters by moving into the clinch.
Parker is trying to drag Manfla to the mat but Manfla just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Parker looks winded!
Knees to the body from Manfla.
Parker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Manfla just stands there and leans against the cage.
Manfla lands a left hand.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Manfla lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Manfla.#TD2#
Parker manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Manfla controlling from the top position. #T4#
Parker throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Parker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Manfla slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Manfla sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Parker's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parker has hold of Manfla's hands but Manfla slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Parker is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Manfla scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manfla lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Parker tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
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 Joao Manfla will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Manfla lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Parker enables Manfla to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Parker manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Leo Parker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Parker is trying to hold Manfla in close to prevent damage but Manfla has managed to pass into half guard.
Manfla stalling.
Parker is looking to control Manfla's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Parker avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manfla is controlling the pace.
Parker pushes Manfla off looking to stand but Manfla dives back in and keeps control. #T1#
Parker desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Manfla thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Manfla working Parker over with strikes.
Parker flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Parker manages to get to full guard.
Manfla with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Parker looking to control but Manfla passes into half guard.
Manfla sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Parker defending well though.
Manfla is taking a breather. Parker says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Manfla seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Manfla is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Parker can do to turn this around?
Manfla is taking a breather. Parker says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Nice strikes from Manfla there.
Manfla is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Manfla takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Manfla controlling the action here.
Parker is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Manfla scores with a couple of nice shots.
Manfla working Parker over with strikes.
Parker wants to improve his position but Manfla is controlling well.
Manfla working Parker over with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Manfla connects with a nice short shot to Parker's temple.
Manfla not doing much here. #T4#
Parker wants to control the action here but instead Manfla manages to pass to full mount!
Parker tries to lock up and control but Manfla gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Manfla working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Manfla content just to control the position here.
Parker wants to hold on but Manfla pushes him away.
Manfla looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manfla putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Manfla raining down shots from the mount!
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!
Manfla punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Manfla dominated that second round.
That's time! Manfla's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Parker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Manfla holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Manfla holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Parker avoids a wild elbow strike from Manfla.#TD#
Manfla lands a takedown into guard.
Manfla trying to control the position from guard on top but Parker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manfla throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker working a defensive guard but Manfla manages to pass into side control anyway.
Manfla lands an elbow.
Manfla working the ground and pound. #T1##SUB#
Manfla is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Parker knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Parker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Manfla working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Parker is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Manfla asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Manfla working the body and head with strikes.
Parker sneaks back into half guard.
Parker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Parker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Parker wants to control but Manfla is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Manfla seems content to control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Manfla connects with a nice short shot to Parker's temple.
Parker trying to control from the bottom.
Manfla working the head and body with strikes.
Parker flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #T3#
Manfla looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Manfla is looking for a kimura here.
Parker wants to get back to full guard.
Manfla stalling.
Manfla looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Manfla is controlling the pace. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Parker is defending against the submission attempts here by Manfla.
Parker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manfla scoring with punches to the head and body.
Leo Parker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joao Manfla is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Manfla is looking to advance position but Parker has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#

And that's the end of the fight!
Joao Manfla showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Manfla 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:26
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao Manfla!
Leo Parker spoke after the fight, saying 'I need to get back in the gym and see what i need to work on'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2022

#R1#
Stepanov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Page as he jumps to the side.
Stepanov moves in looking to clinch but Page pushes him off.
Stepanov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Page pinned against the cage. Page gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Page looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stepanov darts in looking for a takedown but Page gets double underhooks and turns Stepanov into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boryenka Stepanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Page is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Stepanov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Page gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Page is pressed up against the cage. Stepanov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Page down to the mat. Page avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Stepanov shoots and misses
and Page cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Page misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stepanov wants to clinch up but Page keeps it at a distance.
Stepanov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Page counters with a left and a right that stings Stepanov. #TD#
Stepanov scores with a takedown into Page's guard.
Page really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stepanov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Page pulls Stepanov in close to prevent any damage.
We've been hearing that Stepanov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stepanov working some strikes from top position.
Page keeping full guard, as Stepanov tries to pass.
Page is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stepanov postures up in Page's guard and throws a big left but Page blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Page is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stepanov defends well.#SUB2#
Page is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stepanov is aware though and is defending well.
Page is trying to keep Stepanov in close. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stepanov works over Page with some ground and pound from guard.
Stepanov tries to free his leg and advance position but Page is retaining full guard.
Stepanov wants to control from the top but Page keeps moving.
Stepanov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stepanov landing some decent shots from guard.
Stepanov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Stepanov passes Page's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Stepanov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Stepanov lands with a punch from half guard.
Stepanov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Page does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Page on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Page is in trouble now - Stepanov has advanced to mount!
Stepanov landing punches. #T3#
Stepanov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Page's face.
Stepanov is landing with some decent strikes but Page is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Stepanov loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Page scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Stepanov land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Stepanov stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boryenka Stepanov!
Boryenka Stepanov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: QFC Tournament 1101 Round 4
Date: Apr 21, 2022

#R1##TD#
Mirando closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Beverley quickly recovers to half guard.
Mirando landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mirando missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mirando wants to take a breather but Beverley is having none of it.
Mirando throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Beverley to regain full guard.
Mirando looking to pass the guard.
Beverley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mirando looking to sit in guard and control but Beverley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Mirando controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beverley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mirando is striking but Beverley is not phased and passes to half guard.
Beverley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Beverley is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mirando controlling the position for now.
Beverley wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Mirando uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Mirando looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Beverley prevents Mirando from getting back to his feet. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mirando is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mirando has Beverley pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck for Mirando with that takedown attempt.
Beverley closes the distance and clinches up with Mirando, looking for a takedown. Beverley pushes Mirando against the cage but Mirando circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Mirando looking to score a takedown here. Beverley is defending well but Mirando drives through and ends up in Beverley's guard.
Mirando is fighting to break Beverley's control of his arms but Beverley is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Beverley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3#
Beverley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mirando is one step ahead there.
Beverley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mirando.
Mirando with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mirando throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Beverley is looking for a triangle but Mirando pushes his legs off easily.
Beverley wants to sweep here but Mirando controlling him for the moment.
Mirando is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mirando with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4#
Mirando with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mirando might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mirando postures up and lands a big shot to Beverley's brow.
Beverley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mirando is looking to work some ground and pound but Beverley has wrist control.
Mirando throwing strikes but missing.
Mirando works over Beverley with some ground and pound from guard.
Beverley looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU#
Mirando decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mirando dives in and grabs Beverley's left leg, looking for a takedown. Beverley pushes down on Mirando's head and hops out.
Beverley is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Matos Mirando seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mirando is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Horrible takedown attempt by Beverley or perhaps it was just good defense by Mirando, which made it look bad.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mirando.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matos Mirando dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Beverley has managed to clinch.
Mirando prevents a body shot from Beverley.
Mirando is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Beverley to keep the fight standing.
Mirando tries for a takedown but Beverley manages to get underhooks.
Beverley gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mirando.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matos Mirando. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beverley controlling the action here for a moment. #BC2#
Beverley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Mirando.
Mirando shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Beverley as he avoids it easily.
Mirando tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Beverley throws a nice head kick!
Mirando stuffs the takedown attempt from Beverley. Beverley gets slowly back to his feet.
Mirando appears to be looking for a big counter.
Beverley shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mirando as he jumps to the side.
Beverley shoots for a takedown but Mirando saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Beverley tries for a takedown but Mirando sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mirando shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Beverley pinned against the cage. Beverley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Beverley tries to counter with a clinch but Mirando shakes him off and moves away.
Beverley throws a head kick that misses.
Mirando pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Beverley! But no joy.#TD#
Mirando closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Beverley's guard.

Beverley scrambles and gets back to his feet. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beverley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mirando sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Beverley somewhat.
Matos Mirando is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beverley misses with a two punch combination.
A combination from Mirando does no damage. #TD#
Mirando drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mirando wants to pass the guard but Beverley is keeping the position.
Beverley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Mirando got a little sloppy there for a moment and Beverley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mirando has managed to get both his arms back between Beverley's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Mirando working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Beverley's head.
Mirando cracks Beverley with a solid left hand.
Mirando in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mirando throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mirando accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Beverley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mirando lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Beverley bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mirando's guard. #REVB#
Mirando wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Beverley controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Beverley wants to control from the top but Mirando keeps moving.
Beverley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #ES#
Mirando kicks Beverley off and gets to his feet.
Mirando misses with a wild combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mirando is defended easily by Beverley.
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 Matos Mirando will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mirando dives in for a single leg takedown but Beverley sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Beverley is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mirando pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mirando goes for a takedown attempt but Beverley pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mirando closes the distance and clinches up with Beverley, looking for a takedown. Mirando pushes Beverley against the cage but Beverley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matos Mirando. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mirando misses with a double jab
and Beverley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mirando thinking.
Beverley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mirando sprawls well. Mirando wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Beverley gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Beverley rushes Mirando and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mirando drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mirando drops down looking for an ankle pick but Beverley pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Beverley lands with a kick to the temple. Mirando shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Beverley lands with a kick to the temple. Mirando shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL2#
Beverley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mirando, pushing him back against the cage.
Mirando has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Beverley after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Beverley pulls Mirando into guard.
Matos Mirando overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mirando throwing strikes but missing.
Beverley has control of Mirando's left arm, preventing Mirando from doing any damage. #ES2#
Beverley is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Mirando presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T2##TD2#
Beverley drags the fight down to the ground.
Beverley 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.
Mirando postures up in Beverley's guard and throws a big left but Beverley blocks it.
Beverley wants to stand and escape but Mirando is having none of it.
Mirando chips away with some ground and pound.
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!
Mirando throws a big elbow that misses.
Beverley will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Mirando trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Beverley is on top in guard. #REVB#
Beverley showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Mirando pulls Beverley in to control the position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mirando keeping full guard, as Beverley tries to pass. #SUB2#
Beverley drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mirando dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Mirando avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Beverley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mirando is in close to Beverley's body, working some short punches and elbows.

And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Beverley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mirando 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Patrick Beverley!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Matos Mirando!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Patrick Beverley!

Patrick Beverley wins by split decision!
After the fight, Patrick Beverley was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: QFC Tournament 1101 Round 3
Date: Apr 20, 2022

#R1#
Allen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Allen tries to clinch but Beverley moves out of range.
Beverley is looking to clinch.
Beverley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Beverley shoots in for a takedown but Allen shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Allen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Beverley napping and manages to drive through into side control!
A lull in the action here.
Beverley is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Allen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beverley keeps working. #T1##ES#
Beverley kicks off Allen and gets to his feet.
Allen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Beverley.
Allen raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Allen shoots in but Beverley avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A quick step to the side and Beverley tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Allen with a poor takedown
and Beverley counters with a two punch combo.
Patrick Beverley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grayson Allen.
Beverley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Allen is fending him off so far but Beverley persists. Nope, Allen circles away and we're back to standing.
Beverley lands a body shot.
Beverley takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #TD2#
Allen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Beverley is trying to defend but Allen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Allen is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
Beverley is trying to stand back up but Allen is controlling him
Allen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Allen tries to stand but can't do so whilst Beverley controls his leg.
Still in half guard, Allen seems content to control.#T3#
Beverley manages to get to full guard.
Allen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Allen wanted to stand there but Beverley had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Beverley misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Allen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Allen fails with the takedown.
No luck for Allen with that takedown attempt.
Beverley throws a big counter combination but Allen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Allen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Beverley.
Allen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Beverley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Allen somewhat.
Allen looks winded!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beverley scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Beverley 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#
Beverley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Beverley is looking to clinch but Allen is avoiding it.
Allen throws a lazy uppercut
and Beverley counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Allen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#TD2#
Allen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Beverley is trying to maintain the position but Allen is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beverley is pressing down on Allen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Allen showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Allen lands a couple of digs.
Allen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Beverley looking to control.
Allen scoring with some ground and pound.
Allen wants to control from the top but Beverley keeps moving.
Allen is pushing down on Beverley's leg trying to pass to half guard. Beverley is fighting to maintain full guard but Allen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Allen is controlling the pace. #T2#
Allen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Beverley is not content to let Allen control the position.
Allen trying to mount his opponent but Beverley defends it.
Allen working Beverley over with strikes.
Beverley is looking for a sweep. Allen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Allen tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Beverley. #SUB2#
Allen seems to be working for a kimura but Beverley defends the submission attempt.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Allen is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Allen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Allen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Beverley counters with a left to the body. #CL2#
Beverley gets tackled into the cage by Allen. Allen maintains the clinch. #BC#
Beverley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
Allen misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Beverley holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Allen is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Beverley.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Beverley.
Allen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Beverley gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Patrick Beverley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grayson Allen.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Allen tries to stall but Beverley uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Allen jumps guard but Beverley turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Allen tries to land knees in the clinch but Beverley avoids the damage to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A frustrated look appears on Allen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Beverley has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Allen after a bit of a struggle.
Allen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Grayson Allen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Beverley lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Allen backs up against the cage.
Allen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Beverley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Beverley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Allen.
Allen tries to clinch up but Beverley circles away and keeps his distance.
A counter left hand to the body from Beverley misses its target.
Beverley throws a combination. Allen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#TD2#
Allen looking to score a takedown here. Beverley is defending well but Allen drives through and ends up in Beverley's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Beverley looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Allen passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beverley is staying active underneath Allen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Beverley tries to roll over but Allen keeps him under control.#T1#
Allen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Beverley trying to control here. #SUB2#
Allen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Beverley is just riding it out for now. Allen eventually gives up the hold.
Beverley has hold of Allen's hands but Allen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Allen slows the pace down in half guard.
Allen trying to mount his opponent but Beverley defends it.
Allen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Beverley wants to get back to full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T3#
Ground and pound from Allen.
Allen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Beverley shoots in looking for a takedown. Allen tries to sprawl out of it but Beverley keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Allen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Allen leaning against his opponent. #TD#
Beverley pulls guard.
Allen distracts Beverley with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Beverley wants to sweep but no luck.
Beverley has momentary wrist control but Allen slips an elbow through the middle.
Beverley has control of Allen's left arm, preventing Allen from doing any damage.
Allen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Allen wants to get up but he can't break Beverley's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Patrick Beverley.
I think Beverley 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Patrick Beverley!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Patrick Beverley!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Patrick Beverley!

Patrick Beverley wins by unanimous decision!
Patrick Beverley 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: QFC Tournament 1101 Round 2
Date: Apr 19, 2022

#R1#
Beverley circles away from the clinch attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Beverley.
Hyper tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Beverley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hyper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Beverley thinks about countering with a body kick.
Hyper tries to clinch but Beverley moves out of range.
Hyper wants to clinch
and Beverley counters with a left and a right that stings Hyper.
Hyper wants to clinch up but Beverley keeps it at a distance.
Hyper tries to close the distance and clinch but Beverley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hyper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hyper tries to clinch up.
Beverley closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hyper circles away.
Hyper wants to clinch up but Beverley keeps it at a distance.
Beverley throws a big counter combination but Hyper scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL#
Beverley rushes Hyper and presses him up against the cage.
Hyper tries to work over Beverley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1##TD#
Beverley manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hyper with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hyper looking to sit in guard and control but Beverley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Hyper controls Beverley momentarily but Beverley frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Beverley stands up from Hyper's guard - Beverley perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hyper wants to clinch but Beverley slips to the side
and Beverley counters with a low kick, right behind Hyper 's knee.
Beverley circles away from the clinch attempt
and Beverley counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
Beverley lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Beverley avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Beverley clinches with his opponent. #TD#
Beverley pulls Hyper into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beverley has control of Hyper's left arm, preventing Hyper from doing any damage.
Beverley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Beverley trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Beverley might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hyper throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Beverley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hyper throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Beverley works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Beverley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Beverley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hyper can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3##SUB#
Beverley is looking for a triangle but Hyper pushes his legs off easily. #ES#
Beverley manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Hyper tries to clinch up.#CL#
Beverley moves into range and clinches up with Hyper.
Beverley tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hyper smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Beverley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hyper fails with an attempt to clinch.
Beverley fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hyper avoids it really well and circles away.
Hyper wants to clinch.#T4#
Beverley avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Beverley rushes Hyper and presses him up against the cage.
Hyper tries a body shot but Beverley blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Hyper fails to land.
Hyper tries to throw a body punch but Beverley avoids it by throwing Hyper back against the cage.
Hyper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Hyper.
Beverley is breathing heavily.
Hyper stalling in the clinch but Beverley improves position.
Hyper struggles to land a body shot inside as Beverley controls his hands.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Beverley as Hyper tries to tie him up.
Hyper lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hyper looking to slow down the pace here.
Hyper is looking to control Beverley's arms but Beverley gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hyper has his back to the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Beverley dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Hyper tries to clinch up
and Beverley counters with a left and a right that stings Hyper.
Hyper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beverley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Beverley is looking for a counter combo.
Beverley fails with a takedown attempt.
Hyper closes the distance but Beverley moves to the side
and Beverley counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hyper wants to clinch up but Beverley keeps it at a distance.
Hyper is looking to clinch.
Hyper fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beverley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hyper stuffs the takedown.
Beverley shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Beverley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hyper doesn't manage to clinch there - Beverley circles away.
Beverley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hyper can do to turn this around?
Hyper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Beverley drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hyper sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Hyper fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hyper tries to clinch up.
Hyper fails in his attempt to clinch.
Beverley swats away the attempt to clinch by Hyper.
Beverley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hyper doesn't manage to clinch there - Beverley circles away.
Beverley drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hyper sprawls and moves away.
Hyper doesn't manage to clinch there - Beverley circles away.
Hyper tries to close the distance and clinch but Beverley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hyper fails with an attempt to clinch.
Patrick Beverley is winning the standup battle so far.
Beverley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hyper is looking to clinch but Beverley is avoiding it.
Patrick Beverley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hyper is looking to clinch.
It looked like Beverley was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sloppy strikes from Beverley. Those never looked like landing.
Beverley shoots in but Hyper avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T2##CL#
Beverley has managed to clinch.
Beverley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hyper avoids it.
Hyper working aggressively here.
Beverley blocks a body shot from Hyper.
Beverley prevents a body shot from Hyper.
Beverley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hyper misses with a body punch.
Hyper misses with a punch to the body.
Beverley has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hyper avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hyper lands an uppercut.
Hyper trying to control the position but instead, Beverley has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hyper into the cage.
Beverley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T3#
Beverley tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short uppercut from Hyper.
Beverley jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hyper walks away with a smile on his face. Beverley gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hyper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beverley swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Beverley is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hyper gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hyper trying to stall but Beverley improves his position.
Hyper has a couple of punches blocked by Beverley.
Hyper lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hyper makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Beverley blocks an uppercut.
Gwennyth Hyper seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Beverley prevents a body shot from Hyper.
Hyper gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Beverley. #TD#
Beverley manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Beverley has Hyper pulled in close to control his posture.
Beverley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Beverley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hyper wants to control from the top but Beverley keeps moving.
Beverley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hyper throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Beverley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Beverley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hyper wants to control from the top but Beverley keeps moving.
Hyper must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hyper postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hyper working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Patrick Beverley will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Beverley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hyper's waist but Hyper gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Beverley off to one side.
Hyper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Beverley dives in for a single leg takedown but Hyper sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hyper misses with a punch on the inside.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Beverley here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Hyper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beverley is trying to pull guard but Hyper turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Beverley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beverley slows down the pace here.
Hyper working aggressively here.
Beverley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Beverley breaks from the clinch.
Hyper tries to clinch there but Beverley circles away.
Hyper tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Beverley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hyper is looking to clinch but Beverley is avoiding it.
Beverley tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hyper manages to circle out of the way.
Hyper fails with an attempt to clinch. #T1#
Hyper fails in his attempt to clinch.
Beverley went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Beverley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hyper defends it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hyper looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Beverley dives in and grabs Hyper's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hyper pushes down on Beverley's head and hops out.
Hyper tries to clinch but Beverley moves out of range.
Beverley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hyper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beverley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hyper tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Beverley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beverley circles away from the clinch attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Beverley.
Hyper is looking to clinch.
Hyper is looking to clinch but Beverley is avoiding it. #T2#
Hyper tries to clinch but Beverley is having none of it.
Hyper is looking to clinch.
Hyper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Beverley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hyper tries to clinch
and Beverley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hyper tries to clinch up.
Hyper is looking to clinch but Beverley is avoiding it.
Hyper defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Beverley.
Hyper is looking to clinch but Beverley is avoiding it.
Hyper wants to clinch up but Beverley keeps it at a distance.
Beverley went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hyper tries to clinch but Beverley moves away
and Beverley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hyper darts in trying to clinch
and Beverley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3#
Hyper tries to clinch there but Beverley circles away.
Beverley swats away the attempt to clinch by Hyper.
Beverley thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hyper if he has to take too many more of those.
Hyper slaps away a takedown attempt from Beverley, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hyper tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Hyper gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hyper is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hyper lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hyper working aggressively here.
Beverley tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hyper smiles and moves away. #T4#
Hyper fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hyper tries to clinch but Beverley is having none of it.
Hyper wants to clinch but Beverley slips to the side
and Beverley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hyper thinking.
Sloppy strikes from Beverley. Those never looked like landing.
Hyper moves in looking to clinch but Beverley pushes him off.
Hyper just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBeverley.
Beverley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hyper fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hyper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hyper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beverley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hyper doesn't manage to clinch there - Beverley circles away.
Beverley feinted with a counter takedown.
Hyper darts in trying to clinch
and Beverley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gwennyth Hyper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Patrick Beverley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beverley shoots in for a takedown but Hyper shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hyper throws out a counter right but Beverley avoids it with no problem.

And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Beverley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Beverley, 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Patrick Beverley!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Patrick Beverley!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Patrick Beverley!

Patrick Beverley wins by unanimous decision!
Patrick Beverley tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: QFC Tournament 1101 Round 2
Date: Apr 19, 2022

#R1#
Costa stuffs the takedown attempt from Allen. Allen gets slowly back to his feet.
A left and a right from Costa both land. Nice combination. #CL2#
Costa gets tackled into the cage by Allen. Allen maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Allen pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Costa throwing strikes from guard but Allen blocks nicely.
Allen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Costa being controlled here momentarily.
Costa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Costa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Allen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Costa's guard. #REVB#
Allen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Allen stopping the sweep attempt from Costa.
Allen pushing down on Costa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Costa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Allen is working away from the top position though.
Allen prevents Costa from improving his position.
Allen content to control rather than advance.
Allen tries to stand and escape but Costa is controlling the position. #T2#
Ground and pound from Allen.
Costa missing with punches from the bottom.
Costa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Allen is thwarting Costa's attempts to control the position.
Allen works his way into side control.
Allen working the ground and pound.
Costa can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Allen controlling the position.
Let's hope that Allen 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.
Allen gets to mount! Costa was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Costa tries to improve his position but Allen has taken his back! Allen has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Costa tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Allen pushes Costa away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Grayson Allen!

Event: QFC Tournament 1101 Round 1
Date: Apr 18, 2022

#R1##TD#
Silver is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Beverley's half guard.
Silver knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Beverley on the ground.
Beverley desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Silver wants to pass to mount but Beverley is defending the position.
Beverley is holding on to half guard well.
Beverley manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beverley throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #SUB2#
Beverley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silver doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silver manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Beverley had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silver defends it easily.#T1#
Silver tries to free his leg and advance position but Beverley is retaining full guard.
Silver wants to control from the top but Beverley keeps moving.
Beverley is trying to keep Silver in close.
Beverley keeping full guard, as Silver tries to pass.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB2#
Beverley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silver looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD#
Silver drives through with a takedown into Beverley's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Beverley is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Silver stops a takedown attempt from Beverley. #TD2#
Beverley pulls guard.
Silver advances position into side control!
Silver trying to control the position but Beverley is working away.
Silver controlling the position from side mount. #T3#
Beverley throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Silver lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Beverley is trying to get back to half guard.
Beverley regains half guard, as Silver was trying to land strikes.
Beverley trying to hold on to Silver's head to control him but Silver postures up. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Well, if Silver is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Silver wants to take a breather but Beverley is having none of it.
Beverley is trying to stand.
Beverley regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silver wants to control from the top but Beverley keeps moving.
Beverley throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
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 Jezro Silver will probably get the nod.
That's time! Silver's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Silver darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Beverley kicks off Silver and gets to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silver.
Beverley changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL2#
Beverley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Beverley manages to break the clinch.
Silver has a takedown stuffed.
Beverley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Silver sprawls well. Silver wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Beverley gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Silver scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Beverley pushes Silver off and gets back to his feet.#T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Beverley or perhaps it was just good defense by Silver, which made it look bad. #TD#
Silver shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Silver showed some decent athleticism there.

Beverley manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Silver keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Beverley working hard to break the clinch.#TD2#
Beverley pulls guard.
Patrick Beverley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Beverley looking to control.
Beverley is breathing heavily.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silver wants to control from the top but Beverley keeps moving.
Beverley looking to control.
Silver is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Silver makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Beverley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Silver trying to control the position from guard on top but Beverley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silver is really struggling to control Beverley but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Silver not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T3#
Silver trying to control but Beverley is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jezro Silver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silver looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Beverley is fending him off so far but Silver persists. Nope, Beverley circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jezro Silver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silver fails with the takedown.
As Silver backs off Beverley throws a huge counter combo but Silver manages to avoid it all.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Beverley. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#CL2#
Beverley clinches up with Silver and pushes him back against the cage.
Beverley is trying to break free.
Silver is working for takedown but Beverley is calmly controlling the position for now.
Beverley goes for a takedown in the clinch but Silver prevents it.
Beverley is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T4#
Silver has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Beverley is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Beverley is looking for a takedown.
Silver is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Beverley pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Silver tries to score a body lock takedown but Beverley shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Beverley jumps guard and drags Silver to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Silver scoring with some ground and pound.
Silver wants to pass the guard but Beverley is keeping the position.
Silver is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Beverley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Silver's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##TD#
Silver shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Beverley manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Silver trying to control but Beverley is working from the bottom.
Silver has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Beverley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Beverley manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Silver manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silver is wriggling around but Beverley manages to pass to half guard.
Silver pushes Beverley off but Beverley dives into side control. #T1#
Silver parries the strikes from Beverley easily there. Beverley is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Silver to escape.
Silver is looking for a sweep.
Beverley wants to control but Silver is keeping him busy.
Silver is trying to buck Beverley off.
Beverley gets to mount! Silver was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Silver is working to get back to half guard. #T2#
Silver is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Silver is trying desperately to improve position.
Beverley controlling the pace for now.
Beverley avoids the attempt from Silver to control.
Beverley controlling from the full mount.
Silver is wriggling around trying to escape.
Silver squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Silver is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Silver looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Silver is keeping busy.
Silver trying to control but not successfully.
Jezro Silver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silver has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Beverley.
Silver trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Silver is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Silver looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T4#
Silver is trying to get back to his feet but Beverley has full control of the position and if anything, Silver has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Beverley working for the choke.
Silver tries to escape but Beverley has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Silver is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Beverley keeps control of the position as Silver tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silver is trying to stand back up.
Patrick Beverley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Silver is really stuck here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Beverley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Beverley 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight for Patrick Beverley!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Patrick Beverley!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Patrick Beverley!

Patrick Beverley wins by unanimous decision!
Patrick Beverley tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: QFC Tournament 1101 Round 1
Date: Apr 18, 2022

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Sukarno. No joy for Allen on that attempt.
Sukarno throws a wild body kick that Allen sees coming a mile off.
Allen misses with a takedown attempt - Sukarno sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And Sukarno tries to counter it with a takedown but Allen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Allen darts in looking for a takedown but Sukarno gets double underhooks and turns Allen into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grayson Allen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sukarno has had enough of the clinch but Allen keeps him there for the moment.
Sukarno has a couple of punches blocked by Allen.
Sukarno 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.
Sukarno prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sukarno throws a punch but it's blocked by Allen. #BC2#
Sukarno 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.
Allen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Allen blocks the body kick.
Allen avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Allen.
Sukarno swats away the attempt to clinch by Allen.#TD#
Allen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sukarno to the mat! Sukarno manages to get full guard.
Sukarno is wriggling around but Allen manages to pass to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REVB#
Allen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Allen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sukarno doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Allen.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sukarno can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Allen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sukarno defending well though.
Allen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sukarno's head.
Allen is trying to control the action in half guard but Sukarno is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Allen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Allen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Allen slips a nice elbow through Sukarno's hands, connecting with Sukarno's forehead.
Allen controlling the pace.
Allen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Allen uses his free foot to push down on Sukarno's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sukarno.
Allen wants to control the pace but Sukarno is squirming around nicely. #T4##SUB#
Allen looking to secure an arm triangle but Sukarno defends it well.
Allen controlling from the full mount.
Sukarno has given up his back here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Allen working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Sukarno is doing well to defend. Allen seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Sukarno is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Grayson Allen!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Parker decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Manfla wants to get back to full guard but Parker has passed into side control.
Manfla is trying to get back to half guard.
Manfla avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Parker.
Parker has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Manfla!
Manfla is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manfla is in all sorts of trouble here.
Parker wants to control the pace but Manfla is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manfla has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.#T1#
Manfla covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Manfla is trying to get back to his feet but Parker has full control of the position and if anything, Manfla has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Parker is persistently looking for the submission but Manfla is defending it well.
Will Parker go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Manfla is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T2##SUB2#
Parker is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Manfla is defending well though. Parker let's go of the attempt for now.
Manfla takes a big shot to the side of the head.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Parker's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #SUB2#
Parker has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Parker looking for the RNC. #T3#
Parker thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. #SUB2#
Parker patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Parker controlling well, preventing Manfla from escaping the position.
Parker gets his hands free as Manfla looks to control.
Parker controlling well, preventing Manfla from escaping the position.
Parker is riding his opponent, not letting Manfla buck him off.
Parker doesn't have the hooks in and Manfla manages to turn into his guard.
Manfla working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Parker's head.
Manfla has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Manfla looking to pass the guard.
Manfla won't allow Parker to sweep him here.
Manfla is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Manfla seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Parker for as long as he can get away with.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leo Parker dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Parker drives through with a takedown into guard.
Manfla working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Parker.
Parker working some strikes from top position.
Parker trying to control but Manfla is working from the bottom.
Parker throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker trying to control the position from guard on top but Manfla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Parker stops Manfla from standing up. #T1#
Parker lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Parker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SU2#
Parker gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Parker throws a head kick but Manfla moves out of range.
Leo Parker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Parker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Good shot there by Manfla.#T2#
Manfla moves out of range of the body kick from Parker. #TD2#
Parker looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Parker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Manfla keeping moving, preventing Parker from controlling successfully.
Parker is breathing heavily.
Manfla bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Parker's guard. #REVR#
Manfla forces his way into half guard.
Manfla winds up and cracks Parker with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Parker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Manfla in particular looking to stall.
Parker is trying to maintain the position but Manfla is very close to passing his half guard.
Manfla not doing much here.
Manfla lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Parker tries to get to full guard but Manfla has control of the leg.
Parker is trying to control but can't. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Manfla slows the pace down in half guard.
Manfla stops Parker from getting back to his feet.
Manfla not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manfla works his foot free and advances to mount.
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 Joao Manfla will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Manfla displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Parker.
Parker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Parker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Parker shoots in but no luck this time.
Parker throws a wild body kick that Manfla sees coming a mile off.#CL#
Manfla darts in and clinches Parker up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manfla lands with a left to the head.
Parker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Manfla just stands there and leans against the cage.
Joao Manfla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Parker.
Parker tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Manfla.
Parker jumps guard but Manfla stands there with Parker around his waist. Parker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Parker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Manfla digs a right hand underneath Parker's ribcage. Parker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Manfla lands with a short shot to the head.
Parker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Manfla just stands there and leans against the cage.
Manfla is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Parker tries to circle away but Manfla has him pinned against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Manfla.
Manfla tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Manfla lands an uppercut.
Manfla with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Parker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Parker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right from Manfla on the inside. #T2##TD2#
Parker manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Parker working a defensive guard here.
Manfla's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Parker throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Parker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Manfla controls the pace.
Manfla content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Manfla is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Manfla wants to pass the guard but Parker is keeping the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Parker fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Manfla rushes Parker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Manfla throws a knee to the head but misses. #TD#
Manfla has Parker pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Manfla pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Parker tumbling to the mat - Manfla dives into Parker's guard.
Manfla 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.
Manfla continues to stall.#T4#
Parker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Manfla stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Parker swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Parker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Manfla defends well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Manfla's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

And that's the end of the fight!
Joao Manfla showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Manfla 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao Manfla!
Leo Parker spoke after the fight, saying 'I need to get back in the gym and see what i need to work on'.

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