Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Davis vs Goodman - Money - #12
Date: Jul 16, 2022

#R1##KD#
Oooooh!!! Wheeler has knocked Perkele down with a huge combo! Wheeler steps away and waves a wobbly Perkele back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Perkele is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Tuoni Perkele has been cut.
Perkele glances at the clock... BAM! Wheeler nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Perkele crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Perkele is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rylan Wheeler!

Event: HFC 16: Colson vs Ramsay
Date: Jul 14, 2022

#R1#
No Joy feints a jab promting Trent to slip. No Joy then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Trent slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Trent tries for a takedown but No Joy circles away easily
and No Joy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No Joy throws a good cross that connects.
Trent with a lazy takedown attempt
and No Joy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Trent looks winded!
Trent misses with a takedown
and No Joy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Do No Joy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Micky Trent.
No Joy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Trent throws a body kick that misses
and No Joy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Trent fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No Joy moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T1#
No Joy scores with a jab to the jaw.#ROC#Trent is rocked!
No Joy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
No Joy lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Trent out cold! Trent is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Do No Joy!
A victorious Do No Joy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: HFC 15: Hartwell vs Collins
Date: Jul 09, 2022

#R1#
Kettlestone connects with a high kick. #CUT#It looks like Roberto Gaviria has been cut.
Kettlestone throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kettlestone throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gaviria's head.
A head kick misses from Kettlestone.
Gaviria has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kettlestone.
Kettlestone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kettlestone definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kettlestone throws a head kick but Gaviria moves out of range.
A nice side step and Gaviria releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gaviria avoids the head kick by Kettlestone. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gaviria.
Gaviria looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gaviria is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Kettlestone taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kettlestone tries to bench press Gaviria off him but Gaviria keeps the position. #T1#
Kettlestone wants to control but Gaviria postures up.
Kettlestone is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kettlestone struggling a bit here.
Kettlestone is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gaviria is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kettlestone has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kettlestone tries to improve position but can't.
Gaviria has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Rio. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T2#
Kettlestone manages to get back to half guard.
Gaviria trying to control the pace.
Gaviria moves nicely into side control.
Gaviria working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kettlestone wants to control but Gaviria postures up.
Kettlestone tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gaviria wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Kettlestone knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gaviria on the ground.
Kettlestone is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Kettlestone takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kettlestone is trying to get back to half guard.
Gaviria works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kettlestone is trying to control Gaviria's posture but Gaviria avoids it. #SUB2#
Gaviria is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kettlestone has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kettlestone is trying to control Gaviria's posture but Gaviria avoids it. #T4##SUB2#
Gaviria wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kettlestone, who protects the arm well.
Kettlestone can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Gaviria wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kettlestone, who protects the arm well.
Kettlestone tries to buck Gaviria off but Gaviria is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kettlestone takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Roberto Gaviria will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roberto Gaviria's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kettlestone explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Gaviria takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kettlestone scores with a head kick.
Ryan Kettlestone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick from Kettlestone lands but Gaviria takes it in his stride.
An inside leg kick lands from Kettlestone.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kettlestone.
Gaviria chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kettlestone can pounce on him.
Kettlestone connects with a solid leg kick.
Gaviria fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kettlestone is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kettlestone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kettlestone. That's going to slow Gaviria down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kettlestone thuds his shin into the meat of Gaviria's side.
Kettlestone lands a nice looking body kick.
Kettlestone lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gaviria is breathing heavily.
Kettlestone misses with a head kick. #T1#
Kettlestone tries a head kick but it misses.
Kettlestone lands with a kick to the temple. Gaviria shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kettlestone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kettlestone lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gaviria's sensitive parts.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kettlestone!
Kettlestone lands with a slapping head kick.
Kettlestone lands a head kick. Gaviria smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kettlestone delivers a nice body kick.
Kettlestone throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gaviria's head.
Kettlestone throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kettlestone lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gaviria blocks a head kick by Kettlestone.
Gaviria has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kettlestone.
Kettlestone throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Roberto Gaviria is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Kettlestone goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kettlestone lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kettlestone lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body kick there by Kettlestone.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kettlestone. That's going to slow Gaviria down.
Gaviria takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kettlestone thuds his shin into the meat of Gaviria's side.
Gaviria's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kettlestone scores with a push kick.
Kettlestone throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kettlestone bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kettlestone throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kettlestone scores with a head kick.
Ryan Kettlestone is winning the standup battle so far.
Kettlestone throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T3#
Kettlestone misses with a head kick.
Kettlestone moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kettlestone throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kettlestone throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #TD2#
Gaviria shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kettlestone manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kettlestone wants to sweep but no luck.
Gaviria forces his way into half guard.
Kettlestone is looking for a sweep. Gaviria is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Gaviria is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Kettlestone is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gaviria pulls his head out easily.
Well, if Gaviria 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.
Kettlestone trying to control from the bottom.
Gaviria prevents Kettlestone from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Kettlestone dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roberto Gaviria's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Kettlestone lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #TD2#
Gaviria gets a takedown into half guard.
Gaviria throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kettlestone wants to get back to full guard but Gaviria has passed into side control.
Kettlestone is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee asks Gaviria politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gaviria prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kettlestone looks to move to half guard but instead Gaviria has passed into mount! Damn!#T1#
Kettlestone tries to reverse the position but Gaviria maintains control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gaviria controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Gaviria is working for a guillotine from mount but Kettlestone frees his head quite easily.
Roberto Gaviria has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kettlestone keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gaviria controlling from the full mount. #T2#
Kettlestone is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gaviria pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kettlestone tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kettlestone is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Gaviria looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kettlestone is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Gaviria has control of Kettlestone's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kettlestone regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kettlestone is squirming around, avoiding Gaviria's attempts to control the action.
Kettlestone tries to hold on but Gaviria postures up.#T4#
Kettlestone is in a horrible position here. Gaviria smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kettlestone tries to lock up and control but Gaviria gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kettlestone keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kettlestone bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: HFC 14: Nimjal vs Charles
Date: Jul 07, 2022

#R1#
Pereira lands a head kick!
Pereira connects with a looping right hand.
Balian misses with a body shot
and Pereira counters with a stiff right hand.
Balian looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Balian gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Balian - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pereira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pereira avoiding damage as Balian throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balian jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pereira walks away with a smile on his face. Balian gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pereira tries to clinch there but Balian circles away.
Balian staying out of range there.#TD2#
Balian gets the takedown into side control.

Pereira explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T1#
Alex Pereira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pereira scores with a sloppy right hand. Balian should have avoided that one.
Balian's coach down at LAVA Core Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Balian's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Pereira with a nice calf kick.
Pereira lands with a slapping head kick.
Pereira moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pereira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pereira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Pereira gets caught napping as Balian dives in and scores a takedown. Pereira manages to retain guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Balian controlling from the top position. #T2##SU2#
Balian stands up and waves to Pereira to follow him.
Balian swats away the attempt to clinch by Pereira.
Balian takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Balian throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pereira thuds a left hand into Balian's body.
Pereira tries to clinch up but Balian circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Balian drives through and clinches with Pereira against the cage.
Pereira unloads a knee to the mid-section. Balian lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T3#
Pereira lands an elbow that stopped Balian in his tracks for a moment.
Balian dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC#
Pereira breaks from the clinch.
Pereira throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Balian.
As Pereira backs off Balian throws a huge counter combo but Pereira manages to avoid it all.
Pereira bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Balian's head.
Pereira doesn't manage to clinch there - Balian circles away.
Balian with the counter takedown but Pereira avoids it easily.
Pereira bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Balian's head.#CL2#
Balian has closed the distance and engaged Pereira in a clinch.
Pereira wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Balian has him pressed against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Balian - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #BC2#
Balian manages to break the clinch. #T4#
Nice cross by Pereira.#CL2#
Balian clinches up with Pereira and pushes him back against the cage.
Balian lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pereira is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pereira.
Balian tries to pull guard but Pereira forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Alex Pereira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gawain Balian.
Balian scores with a shoulder strike.
Balian stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pereira lands a nice elbow.
Balian avoids the elbow strike from Pereira, against the cage.
Balian is working for takedown but Pereira is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Pereira dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A head kick by Pereira misses #TD2#
and Balian counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Balian.
Pereira really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Balian postures up. #SU2#
Balian gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Pereira darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Balian counters with a single leg into guard. Pereira didn't expect that.
Balian content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Balian stops Pereira from standing up. #T1#
Balian's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pereira looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Balian puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Pereira tries to roll over but Balian keeps him under control.
Balian working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Pereira's thigh. Pereira counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Pereira definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pereira wants to hit a sweep here but Balian passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Pereira there!
Pereira tries to hold on but Balian pushes him away. #T2#
A nice elbow there by Balian.
Balian looking to control and managing it successfully. #SU2#
Balian is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! #TD2#
Balian changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pereira looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SU2#
Balian stands up.
Balian shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3#
Balian has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gawain Balian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Balian has his takedown stuffed
and Pereira makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Balian shoots for a takedown but Pereira saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Balian tries for a takedown but Pereira circles away easily
and Pereira counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Alex Pereira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gawain Balian.
Balian is breathing heavily.
Pereira throws a head kick that misses.
Pereira listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice jab there from Pereira.
Alex Pereira is winning the standup battle so far.
Pereira keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Balian gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pereira is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Balian has had enough of the clinch but Pereira keeps him there for the moment.
Balian jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pereira walks away with a smile on his face. Balian gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T4#
Pereira throws a quick inside leg kick.
Balian shoots in for a takedown but Pereira shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pereira fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Balian.
Pereira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Balian can do to turn this around?
Pereira lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Pereira throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Balian's head.
Balian fails with the takedown
enabling Pereira to counter with a crisp jab.
Pereira lands a nice shot that snaps Balian's head back.
Balian shoots and misses
and Pereira cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pereira scores with a jab.
A head kick from Pereira lands but Balian takes it in his stride.
Pereira lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pereira throws a nice head kick!
Pereira thows a body kick. Balian tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Pereira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Pereira 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#
Balian with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pereira counters with a head kick. That will keep Balian thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Pereira lands with a slapping head kick. #TD2#
Balian looking to score a takedown here. Pereira is defending well but Balian drives through and ends up in Pereira's guard.
Balian throws a strike but Pereira rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Pereira preventing the sweep.
Pereira postures up. #SUB2#
Balian has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pereira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Balian keeping full guard, as Pereira tries to pass.
Balian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pereira is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Balian controls Pereira momentarily but Pereira frees himself.
Balian wants to improve his position but instead Pereira has moved into half guard.
Balian is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pereira seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Balian does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Balian tries to get to full guard but Pereira has control of the leg. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pereira thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balian moves into full guard.
Balian pulls Pereira in close to his closed guard and prevents Pereira from doing any damage or advancing position.#SU#
Pereira gets to his feet - Balian follows without any prompting.
Balian closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pereira counters with a left to the body. #T3#
Pereira scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
Balian closes the distance and pushes Pereira back into the cage.
Pereira wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pereira creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Balian's defenses.
Pereira lands a nice elbow.
Pereira working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Pereira manages to break the clinch.
Balian with a poor takedown
and Pereira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Balian forces Pereira back against the cage and clinches.
Pereira missing with knees to the body.
Balian is trying to pull guard but Pereira turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Alex Pereira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gawain Balian.#T4#
Pereira tries to circle away but Balian has him pinned against the cage.
Pereira lands a damaging elbow.
Balian wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nice elbow from Pereira.
Gawain Balian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Pereira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pereira stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pereira wants it to stay on the feet.
Balian looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pereira cracks Balian with an open hand slap.
Pereira throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pereira bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Balian's head backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Pereira showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pereira, 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Pereira!
In his post fight interview, Alex Pereira started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: HFC 13: Mason vs Blanche
Date: Jul 02, 2022

#R1#
Lusignan tries to clinch there but Thevenet circles away. #CL#
Thevenet closes the distance and clinches.
Thevenet fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lusignan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Thevenet avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lusignan prevents a body shot from Thevenet.
Thevenet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thevenet stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Thevenet misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thevenet stalling the fight.
Thevenet misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lusignan 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lusignan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thevenet smiles and moves away. #TD#
Thevenet looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Thevenet takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Lusignan is trying to maintain the position but Thevenet is very close to passing his half guard.
Thevenet drops an elbow to the side of Lusignan's head.
Well, if Thevenet 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.
Lusignan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thevenet. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Thevenet's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Thevenet takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lusignan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Thevenet performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Thevenet takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Well, if Thevenet 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. #T3#
Thevenet seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lusignan for as long as he can get away with.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Thevenet lands a nice short elbow.
Thevenet working the head and body with strikes.
Thevenet looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thevenet working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Thevenet is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Thevenet is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lusignan looks winded!
Thevenet controlling the action here.
Nice strikes from Thevenet there. #T4#
Thevenet perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Thevenet scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Thevenet is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Thevenet is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thevenet slips a nice elbow through Lusignan's hands, connecting with Lusignan's forehead.
Thevenet lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Amadeo Thevenet dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Lusignan avoids the body shot from Thevenet.
Lusignan moves in looking to clinch but Thevenet pushes him off.
Thevenet is looking to score with low kicks.
Thevenet misses with an uppercut. Lusignan saw that one coming.
Lusignan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thevenet sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lusignan somewhat.
Lusignan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thevenet.
Thevenet looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Thevenet is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lusignan's half guard.
Thevenet scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lusignan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Thevenet scores with a couple of nice shots.
Thevenet sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Amadeo Thevenet overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lusignan is breathing heavily.#T1#
Thevenet lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Thevenet has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Thevenet looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
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. Thevenet connects with a nice short shot to Lusignan's temple. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
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. Thevenet connects with a nice short shot to Lusignan's temple.
Lusignan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Thevenet working the head and body with strikes.
Thevenet seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Thevenet drops an elbow to the side of Lusignan's head.
Thevenet is nestled in close to Lusignan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Thevenet working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Thevenet is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Thevenet landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lusignan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Thevenet scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ground and pound from Thevenet.
Thevenet looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3#
Thevenet trying to control the pace.
Ground and pound from Thevenet.
Thevenet working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lusignan taking some punishment here, with Thevenet in his half guard.
Thevenet working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Thevenet lands with a punch from half guard. #ROC#Lusignan is rocked!#T4#
Thevenet seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lusignan is still in real trouble! Can Thevenet finish him?
Nice strikes from Thevenet there.
Thevenet seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Thevenet lands a big elbow - Lusignan is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Thevenet!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amadeo Thevenet!
A less than humble Amadeo Thevenet misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: IFC Presents: Apocalypso 25.6
Date: Jun 25, 2022

#R1##CL#
Brown closes the distance and pushes Horal back into the cage.
Brown is leaning against Horal and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Horal's coach down at 1119 Combatives was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Horal's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Horal looks winded!
Brown makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Horal manages to break the clinch.
Horal misses with a combination
and Brown counters with a stiff right hand.
Horal shoots and misses
letting Brown counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Gilbert Horal has been cut.
Brown lands with a right and another and another! Horal is in big trouble! Brown lands again and this time it's lights out for Horal! A quality knockout there for Brown.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Isiah Brown!
Isiah Brown very nearly forgot to thank Seventh Circle Clothing 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: IFC Presents: Apocalypso 25.6
Date: Jun 25, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Dewire drives through with a takedown into De Ridefort's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
De Ridefort is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Dewire dives into side control. #REVR#
De Ridefort is being controlled here. #SUB2#
Dewire wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by De Ridefort, who protects the arm well.
De Ridefort is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dewire controls the position from side control.
De Ridefort knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dewire on the ground.
Let's hope that Dewire 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.#T1##SUB2#
Dewire wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by De Ridefort, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Ridefort being controlled for a moment. #SUB2#
Dewire is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but De Ridefort is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Dewire is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. De Ridefort looks calm but he's in trouble here. Dewire gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. De Ridefort is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Dewire lets go of the hold and De Ridefort can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michael Dewire!
Michael Dewire thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: EMPIRE FN2
Date: Jun 25, 2022

#R1#
Blanco fails to land the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Jardim as Blanco shoots in.
Jardim feinted with a counter takedown.
Good work by Blanco as he checks the leg kick.
Blanco shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jardim as he jumps to the side.
Maycon Jardim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aguila Blanco.
Blanco closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Jardim counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jardim scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jardim takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jardim working over Blanco with some ground and pound. Blanco looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jardim working Blanco over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from Jardim.
Jardim is controlling the pace.
Jardim landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T1#
Jardim sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jardim is trying to control the action in half guard but Blanco is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jardim content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jardim landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Blanco looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Blanco has hold of Jardim's hands but Jardim slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jardim seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jardim is nestled in close to Blanco, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Blanco looks winded!#T2#
Jardim scoring with strikes to the body and head. #ROC#Blanco is rocked!
Blanco has hold of Jardim's hands but Jardim slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Blanco is still in real trouble! Can Jardim finish him?
Nice strikes from Jardim there.
Jardim landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jardim lands a big elbow - Blanco is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Jardim!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maycon Jardim!
Maycon Jardim made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Big shout out to DJ Parko for picking me up from the Free Agents and giving me a second chance. The guys at The Facility are legends!!!'.

Event: Alvarez vs Daan - Money - #10
Date: Jun 25, 2022

#R1#
Campbell scores with a jab.
Khabib Campbell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Campbell is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nithstang.
Nithstang looks winded!
Nithstang walks straight into a right hand from Campbell - that's dropped him! Campbell jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Nithstang from any more punishment! Nithstang complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Khabib Campbell!
Khabib Campbell 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: The Island Season 13, 155 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jun 23, 2022

#R1#
A head kick by Becker misses
and Becker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Cullen Becker has been cut.
Donk. Dancer catches Becker right on the button with a cross.
Becker closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dancer counters with a right hand to the body.
Becker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dancer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Becker tries for a takedown but Dancer circles away easily
and Dancer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Becker tries to clinch
and Dancer counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1##KD2#
Dancer drops Becker with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Becker looks back up at him and smiles so Dancer waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Becker is rocked!
Dancer shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Becker takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Dancer sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Becker bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lesley Dancer!
During a confident post fight interview, Lesley Dancer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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

#R1##TD#
Indian Boy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Indian Boy is looking to take a break and control but Gaviria is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Indian Boy works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#SUB#
Indian Boy tries for a kimura but Gaviria is defending well. #SU#
Indian Boy has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaviria fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Gaviria clinches with his opponent. #T1#
Gaviria wants to break free but Indian Boy has control.
Indian Boy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gaviria is defending well.
Gaviria jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Indian Boy walks away with a smile on his face. Gaviria gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Indian Boy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Indian Boy scores a nice knee to the body.
Gaviria looks winded!#TD#
Indian Boy pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Indian Boy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Indian Boy controls Gaviria momentarily but Gaviria frees himself.
Gaviria stopping the sweep attempt from Indian Boy.#T2#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Indian Boy holds on and takes a little breather.
Indian Boy looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #ES#
Indian Boy uses the cage to get back to his feet. #CL#
Indian Boy moves into the clinch successfully.
A right handed body shot lands from Indian Boy.
Indian Boy has Gaviria pressed against the cage.
Gaviria is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Miggel Indian Boy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberto Gaviria.
Indian Boy landing some nice looking knees to the body. #T3##TD#
Indian Boy lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Indian Boy is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Indian Boy's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Indian Boy thows a huge punch but Gaviria dodges it nicely.
Indian Boy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gaviria has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Rio. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SU#
Indian Boy postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Gaviria to stand up. #TD#
Indian Boy drives through with a takedown into guard. #T4#
Indian Boy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Indian Boy looking to pass the guard.
Indian Boy stands and throws Gaviria's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Indian Boy controlling the position from side mount. #SUB#
Indian Boy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miggel Indian Boy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Indian Boy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gaviria, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Indian Boy pulls guard successfully.
Gaviria stops Indian Boy from standing up.
Indian Boy is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Indian Boy working for a triangle but Gaviria defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Indian Boy keeping moving, preventing Gaviria from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Indian Boy is controlling Gaviria's posture.#SUB#
Gaviria avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gaviria trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Indian Boy looking to control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Indian Boy is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Indian Boy has closed the distance and engaged Gaviria in a clinch. #TD#
Indian Boy pulls guard.
Indian Boy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Indian Boy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Indian Boy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gaviria can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Indian Boy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Gaviria is fighting to break Indian Boy's control of his arms but Indian Boy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Indian Boy working for a triangle but Gaviria defends it easily.
Indian Boy working a defensive guard here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Indian Boy 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.
Gaviria trying to control but Indian Boy is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gaviria tries to clinch there but Indian Boy circles away. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gaviria trying to control the position but instead, Indian Boy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gaviria into the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gaviria drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miggel Indian Boy dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Indian Boy forces Gaviria back against the cage and clinches.
Indian Boy lands a nice knee to the body.
Gaviria wants a takedown.
Gaviria wants to take the fight to the mat but Indian Boy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Indian Boy lands a takedown into guard.
Indian Boy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Indian Boy seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gaviria for as long as he can get away with.
Gaviria takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Further stalling from Indian Boy.
Indian Boy continues to stall.#SUB2#
Gaviria is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Indian Boy stays in close to Gaviria's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Indian Boy connects with a right hand. Gaviria shakes it off.#TD#
Indian Boy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Indian Boy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Indian Boy in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SU#
Indian Boy decides to stand back up. Indian Boy steps back and let's Gaviria get back to his feet.#TD#
Indian Boy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T3#
Indian Boy controlling the action here.
More hug and hope from Indian Boy.
Indian Boy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gaviria knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Indian Boy lands with a punch from half guard. #SU#
Indian Boy decides to stand up.
Roberto Gaviria has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice sprawl there from Indian Boy as Gaviria shoots in.
Miggel Indian Boy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberto Gaviria.#CL#
Indian Boy forces Gaviria back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Indian Boy lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Indian Boy moves into full mount! Gaviria won't be happy about that!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Indian Boy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Miggel Indian Boy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Indian Boy 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miggel Indian Boy!
Roberto Gaviria spoke after the fight, saying 'Not how i wanted the day to go but we learn, we adapt. We go again!'.

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

#R1##CL2#
Souza has Vudaga up against the cage in a clinch. #TD#
Vudaga drags the fight down to the ground.
Souza advances position into side control!
Souza throws a strike aimed at the side of Vudaga's head but Vudaga avoids it well.
Vudaga is looking to regain half guard here but Souza keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee asks Souza politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Souza prefers to stall for the moment though.
Souza misses with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Souza decides to stand back up. Souza steps back and let's Vudaga get back to his feet.#CL2#
Souza forces Vudaga back against the cage and clinches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vudaga - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Souza keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vudaga's efforts to push away.#T1##BC#
Vudaga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD2#
Souza shoots in and bounces Vudaga off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Vudaga is controlling Souza's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Souza working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Souza in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Souza throwing strikes but missing.
Vudaga has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T2#
Souza cracks Vudaga with a solid left hand.
Souza controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Souza wants to pass the guard but Vudaga is keeping the position.
Souza stopping the sweep attempt from Vudaga.
Souza pushes down on Vudaga's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vudaga is trying to stand up here but Souza is controlling him well.
Souza has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Vudaga is bucking up trying to escape but Souza cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T3#
Vudaga just holding on.
Vudaga wants to try and get back to his feet.
Souza lands a nice shot to the head.
Souza wants to control but instead Vudaga manages to regain half guard.
Vudaga is looking for a sweep. Souza is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Souza not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vudaga wants to get back to full guard but Souza has passed into side control.
Vudaga is breathing heavily.
Souza cracks Vudaga with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T4#
Vudaga tries to improve position but can't.
Souza moves into full mount!
Souza tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Souza scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Souza with a couple of short strikes.
Souza tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Souza working Vudaga over with strikes here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gonzo Souza dominated that round.
That's time! Vudaga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Souza gets a clinch. #TD2#
Souza pulls guard successfully.
Souza controls Vudaga momentarily but Vudaga frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Souza seems keen to control Vudaga's posture.
Gonzo Souza has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vudaga is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza pulls Vudaga in close to his closed guard and prevents Vudaga from doing any damage or advancing position.
Vudaga working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Souza wants to sweep here but Vudaga controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Souza is on top in guard. #REVB#
Souza stops Vudaga from standing up.
Souza distracts Vudaga with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vudaga is looking to sweep but instead, Souza has passed into half guard.
Souza has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Souza with shots to the head and body - Vudaga looks very uncomfortable down there. #T2##SUB2#
Souza has control of Vudaga's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Vudaga regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Vudaga is wriggling around trying to escape.
Souza looking to ground and pound but Vudaga is blocking nicely.
Vudaga manages to control the position for a moment.
Vudaga is in all sorts of trouble here. #T3#
Vudaga reaches up to try and control the position but Souza seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Vudaga rolls and tries to escape and now Souza has his back!
Vudaga trying to control the hands but Souza breaks the grip.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Souza has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Vudaga's body.
Vudaga looking very determined here, making life difficult for Souza.
Souza has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Souza struggling to land strikes to the head as Vudaga covers up. #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.#SUB2#
Souza has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Vudaga! Can he survive? No! He's out! Souza gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gonzo Souza!
Mawute Vudaga was interviewed post fight and said 'This is but a speedbump in my life of many. Tonight we mourn and tomorrow we go again.'.

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

#R1#
Trent shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Trent tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Trent swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Smith counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Trent kicks off Smith and gets to his feet.
Trent shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Smith.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Smith.
Trent shoots and misses #TD2#
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Trent pushes Smith off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micky Trent. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Trent doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smith throws a right hand that Trent ducks under and follows up with a left that Trent also avoids with ease.
Trent shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Trent will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Trent is breathing heavily.
Trent tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Trent takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smith lands a jab-cross combination.
Smith throws a one two combo.
Vonte Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Smith duly obliges. #T2#
Smith throws a head kick that Trent semi-blocks. #ROC2#Trent is rocked!
Smith lands with a big right hook that stumbles Trent - he's out on his feet here! Smith follows up with another monster hook that separates Trent from consciousness! Trent falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Smith stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vonte Smith!

Event: Nysus vs Harlan - Money #8
Date: Jun 11, 2022

#R1#
Maze will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Perkele leaves Maze with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Perkele throws a big counter combination but Maze scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maze.
Tuoni Perkele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Maze.
No luck for Maze with that takedown attempt.
Perkele misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Perkele gets a clinch. #TD#
Perkele has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Maze is trying to keep an underhook but Perkele manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Maze looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maze trying to control here. #T1##SUB2#
Maze looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Maze looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maze missing with punches from the bottom.
Maze trying to control from the bottom.
Perkele throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Perkele is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped. #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.
Maze trying to hold on to Perkele's head to control him but Perkele postures up.
Perkele trying to advance position but Maze counters by regaining guard.
Perkele wants to stand but Maze has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Perkele looking to pass the guard.
Perkele postures up. #SUB2#
Maze working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Perkele doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Maze is tightening it up a little... Perkele has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Perkele reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Perkele taps out! Nice BJJ there by Maze!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). John Maze!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 10, 2022

#R1#
Jovanovich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Jovanovich misses.
Jardani Jovanovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Psycho bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Psycho controls the position.
Jovanovich tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Psycho scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jovanovich?
Psycho lands a heavy elbow.
Jovanovich is working to get back to half guard.
Jovanovich tries to hold on but Psycho postures up.
Psycho controlling from the full mount.
Psycho landing shots from mount.
Psycho knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jovanovich on the ground.#T1#
Psycho avoids the attempt from Jovanovich to control.
Psycho takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
BOOM! Psycho connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Psycho landing strikes from the mount.
Jovanovich is looking to get to half guard.
Psycho postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Jovanovich in real trouble here! The ref calls for Jovanovich to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Milos Psycho!
Milos Psycho decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: HFC 4: Ramsay vs O Mochain
Date: Jun 01, 2022

#R1#
Vudaga misses with a double jab.
Vudaga with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vudaga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Armando has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vudaga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vudaga has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Armando is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Armando lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Armando.
Armando lands a hook that snaps the head of Vudaga backwards.
Armando scores with a nice hook to the head.
Armando controlling the action here for a moment.
Armando content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Vudaga wants to break free but Armando has control.
Armando is leaning against Vudaga and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Armando lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Armando is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T1##BC2#
Vudaga manages to break the clinch.
Vudaga swinging wildly here.
Armando looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vudaga shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Armando counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vudaga thinking.
Diego Armando has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mawute Vudaga.#CL#
Armando gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Armando stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Armando lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vudaga backwards.
Armando makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Armando.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Armando creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vudaga goes for a takedown in the clinch but Armando prevents it.
Vudaga tries to circle away but Armando has him pinned against the cage.#T2#
Stalling in the clinch from Armando.
A shot in the inside from Armando.
Armando lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vudaga has had enough of the clinch but Armando keeps him there for the moment.
A nice right hand lands inside from Armando.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Armando gets through Vudaga's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Armando lands with a right to the head.
Vudaga jumps guard but Armando stands there with Vudaga around his waist. Vudaga gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Armando lands a right hand.
Armando pushes Vudaga back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Armando has Vudaga pushed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Armando.
Vudaga's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Armando lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Armando lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vudaga looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Armando is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Armando throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vudagas head.
Armando lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vudaga.
Vudaga is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Armando lands a hook that snaps the head of Vudaga backwards.
A short right from Armando.
Armando pushes Vudaga back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Armando throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vudagas head.
Vudaga is trying to break the clinch but Armando has him pressed against the cage.
Vudaga tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Armando just stands there and leans against the cage.
Armando stalling. #T4#
Armando lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vudaga backwards.
Armando lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Armando lands with a short shot to the head.
Armando working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Vudaga's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vudaga tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Armando just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vudaga is looking to break free of the clinch but Armando has double underhooks.
Armando lands a body punch.
Vudaga looks winded!
Armando lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vudaga backwards.
Still in the clinch, Armando scores with a nice short uppercut.
Armando lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Armando lands a hook that snaps the head of Vudaga backwards.
Vudaga fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Armando pushes Vudaga back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vudaga wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Armando has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Armando dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Armando instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Vudaga pulls guard effortlessly.
Vudaga wants to sweep but no luck.
Vudaga utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Armando knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vudaga on the ground.
Vudaga pulls Armando in close to prevent any damage.
Armando throws an elbow that misses. Vudaga uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Armando's guard. Nice move by Vudaga!#REVB##SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Armando looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Vudaga passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armando is looking for a sweep. Vudaga is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Armando is working hard here to advance position.
Vudaga is nestled in close to Armando, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Armando has hold of Vudaga's hands but Vudaga slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SU2#
Vudaga decides to stand and escape the position.
Vudaga throws a series of punches but Armando avoids them all with ease.
Vudaga missing with a left hand there. Armando was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Armando drives through and clinches with Vudaga against the cage.
Armando is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vudaga can do to turn this around?
Armando lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vudaga backwards.
Armando pushes Vudaga back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vudaga jumps guard but Armando turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
Armando prevents Vudaga from breaking the clinch.
Armando lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vudaga backwards.
A short right from Armando.
Armando lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Armando lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vudaga tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Armando smiles and moves away. #CL#
Armando pushes Vudaga up against the cage in a clinch.
Armando lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vudaga backwards.
Armando lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vudaga backwards.
Armando manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Armando lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Vudaga can't get the takedown.
Diego Armando has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mawute Vudaga.
Still in the clinch, Armando scores with a nice short uppercut.
The referee calls for Armando to work.
Armando throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vudagas head.
Armando working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vudaga wants to break the clinch but can't.
The referee is keeping an eye on Armando - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Vudaga can't break the clinch.
Armando is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A nice left hand lands by Armando.
Vudaga tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Armando just stands there and leans against the cage.#T4#
Armando scores with a shoulder strike.
Armando taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Armando lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Armando.
Armando working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Armando.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Armando is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short right from Armando.
Armando makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Armando pushes Vudaga back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Armando lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vudaga or not.
Vudaga is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Armando to keep the fight standing.
Armando cracks Vudaga with a nice body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Armando dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##CL#
Armando moves into the clinch successfully.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Armando creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Armando.
Armando lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Armando scores with a nice short uppercut.
Armando lands a shot to the body.
Armando makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vudaga is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Armando is defending well.
Vudaga fails to pull guard.
Armando cracks Vudaga with a nice body shot.
Armando scores with a shoulder strike.
Armando working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vudaga takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Armando lands a nice shot to the body.
Armando pushes Vudaga back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vudaga tries to throw a body punch but Armando avoids it by throwing Vudaga back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Armando - that landed with a thud. #T1#
Armando lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Armando stalls.
Vudaga's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Armando lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vudaga backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Armando creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Armando cracks Vudaga with a nice body shot.
Armando lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vudaga backwards.
A short right from Armando.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Armando creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Armando lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Armando.
Diego Armando has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Armando.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Armando scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Armando is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short left from Armando.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Armando creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Armando.
Armando lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Armando lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Armando presses Vudaga against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Armando lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vudaga backwards.
Armando pushes Vudaga back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Armando lands a hook to the side of the head.
Armando just leaning against Vudaga, taking a breather.
Vudaga jumps guard but Armando stands there with Vudaga around his waist. Vudaga gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Diego Armando has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mawute Vudaga.
The referee calls for Armando to work. #T3#
Armando lands with a short shot to the head.
Armando lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Armando.
A right hand to the body from Armando.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Armando.
Armando lands a shoulder strike.
Armando lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Armando softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Armando lands with a light punch inside.
Armando lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vudaga backwards. #ROC#Vudaga is rocked!
Armando working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vudaga is still on wobbly legs! Can Armando finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Armando effectively controlling the action here.
Armando is working Vudaga over against the cage.
Armando makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Armando.
Armando lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Vudaga to his knees! Armando keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Armando!
In defeat, Mawute Vudaga stepped up to the mic, saying 'This is but a speedbump in my life of many. Tonight we mourn and tomorrow we go again.'.

Event: HFC 4: Ramsay vs O Mochain
Date: Jun 01, 2022

#R1#
Tucker throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT#It looks like Roberto Gaviria has been cut.
Tucker is looking to clinch.
Tucker tries to clinch up but Gaviria circles away and keeps his distance.
Tucker avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gaviria tries to clinch
and Tucker counters with a right hand to the body. #TD#
Gaviria tries to sprawl but Tucker drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Gaviria has one foot on Tucker's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Gaviria shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tucker wants to control but Gaviria is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tucker is looking to improve his position.
Gaviria is trying to control the action in half guard but Tucker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Gaviria is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tucker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tucker tries to get out of the position.
Tucker is refusing to be controlled, as Gaviria sits in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #ES#
Tucker has one foot on Gaviria's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Gaviria fails to land the takedown.
Tucker works over Gaviria's head and body with a nice combination.#TD#
Tucker shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Tucker takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tucker's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Tucker seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gaviria for as long as he can get away with.
Gaviria has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Rio. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Gaviria wants to control but Tucker is keeping busy. #T3#
Tucker controlling the action here.
Gaviria moves into full guard.
Gaviria seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tucker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gaviria is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL#
Gaviria tries to keep at a distance but Tucker has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Tucker drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tucker throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Tucker throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Gaviria being controlled here momentarily.
Gaviria working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tucker wants to sweep here but Gaviria controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jerome Tucker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roberto Gaviria's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Tucker throws a nice head kick! #TD#
Tucker shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gaviria's guard.
Gaviria is trying to keep Tucker in close.
Gaviria wants to sweep here but Tucker controlling him for the moment.
Tucker controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaviria manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tucker manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T1#
Tucker keeping moving, preventing Gaviria from controlling successfully.
Tucker is trying to keep Gaviria in close.
Tucker has a closed guard, preventing Gaviria from standing up.
Tucker pulls Gaviria in to control the position.
Gaviria engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tucker tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#ES#
Tucker has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Gaviria has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD#
Tucker has Gaviria pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Tucker pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Gaviria tumbling to the mat - Tucker dives into Gaviria's guard.
Tucker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gaviria is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU#
Tucker stands up and waves to Gaviria to follow him.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tucker sets himself, and Gaviria steps forward looking for the clinch! Tucker avoids it this time.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gaviria. #T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Gaviria or perhaps it was just good defense by Tucker, which made it look bad. #CL#
Tucker clinches with his opponent.
Gaviria jumps guard but Tucker stands there with Gaviria around his waist. Gaviria gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jerome Tucker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberto Gaviria.#BC#
Tucker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Tucker feints and as Gaviria raises his hands in defense, Tucker changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SU#
Tucker decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gaviria, up you get!
Gaviria is breathing heavily.#CL#
Tucker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tucker.
Gaviria throws a knee to the head but misses. #T4##TD#
Tucker turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Tucker manages to end up in side control.

Gaviria throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This has been an exciting period of action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gaviria. #TD#
Tucker throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gaviria was covering up waiting for the punch and Tucker finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tucker with a nice head shot there.#SU#
Tucker gets to his feet - Gaviria follows without any prompting.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jerome Tucker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roberto Gaviria's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Gaviria shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tucker as he avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Tucker.
Tucker leaves Gaviria with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tucker throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #TD#
Tucker drives through with a takedown into Gaviria's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Tucker tries to free his leg and advance position but Gaviria is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gaviria looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tucker passes into side control.
Gaviria takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SU#
Tucker stands up. #T1#
Gaviria shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jerome Tucker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberto Gaviria.#CL#
Tucker gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Tucker gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Tucker is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gaviria wants to control but Tucker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tucker slows the pace down in half guard.
Tucker lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2##SU#
Tucker decides to stand up.
Gaviria looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tucker is fending him off so far but Gaviria persists. Nope, Tucker circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Tucker manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gaviria on his heels. He'll look to pass Gaviria's guard now, I'm sure.
Tucker working some strikes from top position.
Tucker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tucker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Tucker looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Tucker 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.
Tucker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Tucker darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T4#
Tucker drops an elbow to the side of Gaviria's head.
Roberto Gaviria has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jerome Tucker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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. Tucker connects with a nice short shot to Gaviria's temple.
Tucker not doing much here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gaviria has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tucker is working away from the top position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jerome Tucker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tucker 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerome Tucker!
Jerome Tucker decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
The defeated Roberto Gaviria had this to say: 'Not how i wanted the day to go but we learn, we adapt. We go again!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 29, 2022

#R1#
Jovanovich shoots in for a takedown but Tsoy shows good takedown defense.
A nice side step and Tsoy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#KD2#
Tsoy lands a left and a right that send Jovanovich crashing to the mat, dazed. Tsoy thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Jardani Jovanovich has been cut.
Tsoy throws a body shot but no joy.
It appears Jovanovich was looking to counter with a kick there.
Jovanovich dives in for a single leg takedown but Tsoy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Tsoy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tsoy lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Jovanovich goes down and covers up as Tsoy starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bo Tsoy!
An out of breath Bo Tsoy thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 29, 2022

#R1#
Becker shoots in looking for a takedown. Psycho tries to sprawl out of it but Becker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Psycho manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Becker staying out of range there.
Becker slips a straight right by Psycho.
Becker misses with a takedown attempt
and Psycho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Cullen Becker has been cut.
Becker drops his hands momentarily and Psycho takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Becker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Psycho manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Psycho throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Becker tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Psycho is in Becker's guard.#SUB#
Becker is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Psycho has his hands clasped together but Becker extends and breaks Psycho's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Becker.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cullen Becker!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 29, 2022

#R1#
Blanco lands with an overhand left.
A head kick by Blanco misses #CL2#
and Yagolkovskii counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Yagolkovskii.
Yagolkovskii landing knees to the head.
Blanco stops a takedown attempt from Yagolkovskii.
Yagolkovskii landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Yagolkovskii throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Blanco is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Yagolkovskii is keeping busy.#BC2#
Yagolkovskii breaks the clinch.
Yagolkovskii misses with a two punch combination.
Blanco shoots in for a takedown but Yagolkovskii shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Blanco throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Yagolkovskii counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A knee to the head by Yagolkovskii. #TD2#
Yagolkovskii jumps guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blanco loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Yagolkovskii controlling Blanco's posture. #T1#
Blanco wanted to stand there but Yagolkovskii had control of the position.
Blanco trying to control the position from guard on top but Yagolkovskii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Blanco avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yagolkovskii pulls Blanco in close to prevent any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Yagolkovskii is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Yagolkovskii looking for a sweep. Not yet Yagolkovskii, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Blanco shoots and misses
and Yagolkovskii counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Blanco throws a nice looking combination but Yagolkovskii bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blanco is breathing heavily.
Blanco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yagolkovskii misses with a series of wild punches.
Andrey Yagolkovskii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yagolkovskii lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #ROC2#Blanco is rocked!
Whack! Yagolkovskii lands a heavy head kick that drops Blanco. The ref tackles Yagolkovskii to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Blanco was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Andrey Yagolkovskii!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 29, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Nithstang closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kharimvotrik quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nithstang scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Nithstang is working for a kimura but Kharimvotrik is defending it quite comfortably.
Kharimvotrik won't allow Nithstang to pass to mount.
Kharimvotrik is breathing heavily.
Kharimvotrik is in trouble now - Nithstang has advanced to mount!
Nithstang controlling from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kharimvotrik is desperately trying to improve his position but Nithstang has a good base and remains in mount.#T1##SUB2#
Nithstang jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kharimvotrik manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Nithstang working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Nithstang tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nithstang has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
A lull in the action here as Nithstang stalls from top position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nithstang scoring with punches from side control. #SUB2#
Nithstang is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kharimvotrik is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kharimvotrik being controlled for a moment.
Kharimvotrik struggling a bit here.#T3#
Nithstang content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
It looks like Nithstang might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Kharimvotrik is looking to regain half guard here but Nithstang keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Nithstang thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SU2#
Nithstang decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL2#
Nithstang clinches up with Kharimvotrik and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Nithstang has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kharimvotrik uses from the top position.
Kharimvotrik stopping the sweep attempt from Nithstang.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nithstang can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nithstang seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thrall Nithstang 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##TD2#
Nithstang gets a takedown into half guard.
Nithstang wants to pass to mount but Kharimvotrik is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nithstang drops an elbow to the side of Kharimvotrik's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nithstang is trying to work for a kimura but Kharimvotrik is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU2#
Nithstang stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Kharimvotrik to get to his feet. #T1##TD2#
Nithstang throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kharimvotrik was covering up waiting for the punch and Nithstang finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Thrall Nithstang has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nithstang 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.
Nithstang is continuing to stall.
Nithstang must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Nithstang won't allow Kharimvotrik to get back to his feet.
Nithstang slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Nithstang is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kharimvotrik doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nithstang.
Nithstang with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Thrall Nithstang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Nithstang shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kharimvotrik is trying to defend but Nithstang finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Nithstang is trying to work for a kimura but Kharimvotrik is defending well. #T4#
Still in half guard, Nithstang 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. Nithstang connects with a nice short shot to Kharimvotrik's temple. #SUB2#
Nithstang seems to be working for a kimura but Kharimvotrik defends the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nithstang tries to pass to full mount but Kharimvotrik defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thrall Nithstang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Nithstang closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Nithstang advances to mount. #SUB2#
Nithstang has hold of Kharimvotrik's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kharimvotrik manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Nithstang tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nithstang with the ground and pound from mount. #T1#
Nithstang looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Nithstang lands a big elbow. #SUB2#
Nithstang jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kharimvotrik manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Nithstang tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Magomed Kharimvotrik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kharimvotrik seems a little lost for a moment, as Nithstang dominates the positioning.#SU2#
Nithstang has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2#
Nithstang shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nithstang showed some decent athleticism there.
Kharimvotrik tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Nithstang manages to move to mount!
Nithstang landing strikes from the mount and Kharimvotrik is in trouble! #ROC2#Kharimvotrik is rocked!#T3#
Nithstang controlling his opponent.
Oh Kharimvotrik is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nithstang scoring with strikes but Kharimvotrik is staying in there. #SUB2#
Nithstang looking for a guillotine from mount but Kharimvotrik is having none of it.
Nithstang controlling from mount.
Kharimvotrik is bucking up trying to escape but Nithstang cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Nithstang tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Nithstang working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Kharimvotrik takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Nithstang's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thrall Nithstang!

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