Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Bone Benders TEST
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1##TD#
Howell dives in and scores a takedown into Frankenstein's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Frankenstein looking for a guillotine here but Howell defends easily.
Howell trying to control the position from guard on top but Frankenstein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Howell has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howell advances position into side control!#SUB#
Howell is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Frankenstein knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Howell is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Frankenstein has escaped the position, nice work there.
Howell wants to control but Frankenstein is keeping him busy. #T1##SUB#
Howell is trying to get an arm triangle but Frankenstein is defending well.
Frankenstein is looking for a sweep.
Howell controlling the position.
Frankenstein tries to buck Howell off but Howell is having none of it.
Howell is looking to take a break and control but Frankenstein is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Howell tries for a kimura but Frankenstein is defending well. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Frankenstein tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Howell wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Howell is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Frankenstein knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Frankenstein sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Howell passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB#
Howell has hold of Frankenstein's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Frankenstein manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Frankenstein tries to reverse the position but Howell maintains control.#T3##SUB#
Howell is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Frankenstein to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Frankenstein shrugs it off. #SUB#
Howell throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Frankenstein has his hands clasped together but Howell breaks the hold and Frankenstein is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Howell!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Devyn Howell!

Event: Syn 1067 Ryo vs Orestes
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Andary blocks a head kick by Radovic.
Andary swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Radovic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Andary. That did some damage!
Radovic plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've been told by Radovic's head coaches at Worn Leather MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Radovic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Andary at a distance.
Radovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Radovic seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Andary takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Andary keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andary is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Radovic throws the kick towards the body but Andary avoids it.
Andary walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Radovic throws a poor cross that misses
and Andary counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Radovic throws a lazy right hand but Andary sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Radovic misses with a looping right.
Andary fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Radovic is looking to land body kicks.
A little jabbing left from Andary on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Radovic misses with a leg kick
and Andary counters with a stiff right hand.
Radovic stuns Andary with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Radovic with the inside leg kick.
Andary looks to score with a jab to the body but Radovic is just out of range.
Radovic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Andary's hands.
A head kick by Radovic misses
enabling Andary to counter with a crisp jab.
Andary misses with a body shot.
Radovic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Andary moves out of range as Radovic strikes.
Radovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andary manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Andary was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Radovic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Andary makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Andary pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Radovic throws a leg kick that is checked
and Andary counters with a stiff right hand.
Andary lands with an overhand left.#T2#
Radovic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Good work by Andary as he checks the leg kick.
Andary gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Radovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Andary is just out of range.
As Radovic backs off Andary throws a huge counter combo but Radovic manages to avoid it all.
Andary takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Andary has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Radovic throws an off balance right hand
enabling Andary to counter with a crisp jab.
Niko Radovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Andary throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Andary throws an overhand right that lands on Radovic's shoulder, as Radovic tries to avoid the shot.
Andary is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Radovic.
Radovic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Andary cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slapping body kick lands there for Radovic.
Andary uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Radovic.
Andary flicks out a counter leg kick but Radovic steps away.
Radovic throws a looping overhand right but Andary ducks down to avoid it.
Radovic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Andary looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Radovic ducks under a wild hook from Andary.
Radovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Andary looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Andary takes a kick to the side of the head.
Radovic throws the kick towards the body but Andary avoids it.
Radovic throws a leg kick
letting Andary counter with a right hand.
Radovic misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Andary to counter with a crisp jab.
Radovic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Andary tests Radovic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Radovic misses with a lunging right hand
and Andary counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Andary throws a jab but it's blocked by Radovic.
Radovic misses the shot to the body.
Andary looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andary slips a straight right by Radovic.
Radovic moves out of range as Andary strikes.
Radovic half committed to a counter leg kick.
Andary is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Radovic had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T4#
Andary misses with a double jab.
Radovic is looking to counter with a body kick.
Andary slips a straight right by Radovic.
Andary walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A right-left combo lands from Andary.
Andary throws a head kick that misses
and Radovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Radovic goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Andary lands a jab.#ROC2#Radovic is rocked!
Radovic throws a nice head kick!
Oh Radovic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#ROC#Andary is rocked!
Radovic throws an off balance right hand
and Andary rattles Radovic with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Radovic tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Andary dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Radovic stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gary Andary!
During a confident post fight interview, Gary Andary thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: FCL - 19
Date: Apr 05, 2024

#R1#
Herpes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Donk. Herpes catches Jota right on the button with a cross.#CUT2#It looks like Alex Jota has been cut.
Herpes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A jab from Herpes does it's job there.
Nice defenses there by Jota.
A swing and a miss from Herpes.#KD2#
Herpes cracks Jota with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Jota looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Herpes finish him?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jota tries to clinch but Herpes moves out of range.
Herpes cracks Jota with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Space Herpes!
Space Herpes is the new heavyweight champion!
Space Herpes thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SYN 1063 Stark vs Danger
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1##TD#
Stokes shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Andary napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Andary wants to control but Stokes postures up.
Andary tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stokes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Andary being controlled for a moment.
Andary tries to improve position but can't.
Stokes trying to control the action but Andary is working from the bottom.
Andary gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andary is squirming around, avoiding Stokes's attempts to control the action.
Andary is in all sorts of trouble here. #T1#
Stokes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Andary wants to hold on but Stokes pushes him away.
Stokes with a couple of short strikes.
Andary sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Stokes not doing much here.
Stokes is keen to just control but Andary is a slippery customer.
Stokes is looking to stall here but Andary recovers full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Andary is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Andary is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Andary manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stokes manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Andary stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stokes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stokes wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Andary is now in half guard. #SUB2#
Andary is looking for a kimura here.
Stokes wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Stokes gets back to full guard.
Stokes is pulling down on Andary's head. It's preventing any offense from Andary, at least for the moment.
Andary sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stokes's guard.
Andary trying to control the action but Stokes is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Stokes's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Stokes is looking to improve his position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Andary trying to control from half guard but Stokes is working away.
Andary wants to pass to mount but Stokes is defending the position.
Stokes is pressing down on Andary's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stokes looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Andary avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stokes keeping moving, preventing Andary from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stokes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Andary is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kieth Stokes dominated that 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.#R2#
Stokes scores with a nice right hand.
Stokes loads up on a big right hand but Andary slips the punch.
Andary takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Andary sizes up Stokes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Andary swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Stokes pushes Andary up against the cage in a clinch.
Andary is trying to break the clinch but Stokes is controlling him.#BC2#
Andary manages to break the clinch. #TD#
Stokes bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Andary is not content to let Stokes control the position.
Stokes working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Stokes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Andary can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andary taking a bit of punishment here - Stokes scoring with strikes. #T1#
Stokes advances to mount.
Stokes landing strikes, looking to finish!
Stokes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Andary is in all sorts of trouble here.
Andary is squirming around, avoiding Stokes's attempts to control the action.
Stokes controlling from the full mount.
Andary is wriggling around trying to escape. #T2#
Andary sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Andary makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Andary.
Stokes looking to pass the guard.
Stokes stays in close to Andary's body and controls the position.
Stokes advances position into side control!
Stokes wants to control but Andary is keeping him busy.
Stokes wants to control for a moment but Andary uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Stokes trying to control the action but Andary is working from the bottom. #T3#
Andary wants to improve his position but Stokes is controlling well.
Stokes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Stokes performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andary tries to roll over but Stokes keeps him under control.
Kieth Stokes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Andary blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stokes. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Still in half guard, Stokes seems content to control.
Andary manages to get to full guard.
Stokes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Andary is keeping the position for now.
Stokes passes Andary's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Stokes with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Andary actively working from the bottom here.
Andary moves into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kieth Stokes dominated that second round.
That's time! Stokes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Stokes misses with a straight right.
Stokes tries for a takedown but Andary sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Andary.#TD#
Stokes throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Andary tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Stokes is in Andary's guard.
Andary is trying to keep Stokes in close.
Stokes wants to control from the top but Andary keeps moving.
Stokes won't allow Andary to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Andary is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stokes defends well.
Andary keeping moving, preventing Stokes from controlling successfully.
Stokes pushes down on Andary's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Stokes is trying to control. Andary wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Andary looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stokes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Andary is looking for a sweep. Stokes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Andary is still trying to improve position.
Stokes trying to pass the guard but Andary defending well.
Stokes trying to control the action but Andary is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stokes wants to free his trapped foot but Andary is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Andary is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Stokes 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.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Andary wants to control but Stokes is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stokes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andary manages to avoid it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stokes.
Stokes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andary.
Stokes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Stokes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Andary counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Stokes lands an overhand right.
Stokes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stokes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Andary misses with a few strikes there.
Stokes connects with a body shot that sends Andary's belly button to the back.
Nice takedown defense from Andary. No joy for Stokes on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kieth Stokes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andary displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stokes.
Good work by Stokes as he checks the leg kick.
Stokes misses with a left hand
and Andary cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stokes looks to score with a jab to the body but Andary is just out of range.#T4#
Stokes throws a lazy body kick
and Andary counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Andary misses with a double jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A cross from Stokes lands.
Stokes misses the jab.
Andary swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stokes lands with a straight right. Andary didn't see that one coming.
Andary connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Andary closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stokes misses with an uppercut.
Stokes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andary throws out the jab.
Stokes tries for a takedown but Andary circles away easily
and Andary counters with a three punch combo that has Stokes backing up. Stokes nods at Andary to acknowledge the strikes.
Gary Andary has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kieth Stokes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Andary connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#ROC2#Stokes is rocked!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kieth Stokes.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stokes, 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kieth Stokes!

Event: FCL - 12
Date: Mar 08, 2024

#R1#
Jota avoids the body shot from Hugga.
Hugga lands with a cross. #CL#
Jota instigates a clinch.
Jota tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hugga just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jota prevents a body shot from Hugga.
Jota jumps guard but Hugga turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jota fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Jota. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jota fails to pull guard. #TD#
Jota jumps guard and drags Hugga to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Jota has his foot on Hugga's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hugga works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Jota is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Jota looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hugga is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1##SUB#
Jota is looking to cinch up a triangle. Hugga throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Jota's body to avoid the submission. Jota has instead reached around Hugga's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Jota arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alex Jota!
Alex Jota retains his heavyweight title!

Event: FCL - 6
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
Jota avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Velazquez throws a body kick, spinning off balance#CL#
and Jota counters by clinching up.
Jota tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jota jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Velazquez walks away with a smile on his face. Jota gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Jota darts in and clinches Velazquez up against the cage.
Velazquez is trying to push Jota away but Jota has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jota jumps guard but Velazquez stands there with Jota around his waist. Jota gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Jota. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Velazquez jumps guard but Jota turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Jota ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jota no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jota definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Velazquez content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Jota has locked up a guillotine! Jota's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Velazquez is holding on here and Jota must be using up a lot of energy. Velazquez has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Jota gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alex Jota!
Alex Jota retains his heavyweight title!

Event: STC7| Hunter x Schwarzenegger
Date: Feb 04, 2024

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Hell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Hell gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mechanoid content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mechanoid is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mechanoid trying to control the position from guard on top but Hell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hell could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mechanoid working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mechanoid looking to pass the guard.
Hell keeping moving, preventing Mechanoid from controlling successfully.
Hell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Hell pulls Mechanoid in close to prevent any damage.
Mechanoid cracks Hell with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Hell has his foot on Mechanoid's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mechanoid works his way back into a safe position though.
Mechanoid really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mechanoid scoring with some ground and pound.
Hell keeping moving, preventing Mechanoid from controlling successfully.
Mechanoid must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mechanoid slips nicely into half guard.
Mechanoid passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hell!
Hell working to try and regain half guard.
Mechanoid scores with a couple of good head shots there. #T2#
Hell is trying desperately to improve position.
Mechanoid cracks Hell with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Mechanoid has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hell's face.
Mechanoid tries to control but Hell wriggling away.
Hell wants to control but Mechanoid is having none of it.
Mechanoid trying to control but Hell is having none of it.
Mechanoid lands a big shot to the head and Hell winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kryten Mechanoid!
After winning the bout, Kryten Mechanoid thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: STC7| Hunter x Schwarzenegger
Date: Feb 04, 2024

#R1##CL#
Frankenstein closes the distance and clinches.
Frankenstein tries to pull guard but Howell won't allow it. #TD2#
Howell manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Howell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Frankenstein defends it easily.
Howell keeping full guard, as Frankenstein tries to pass.
Howell is trying to control the position but Frankenstein postures up. #SUB2#
Howell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Howell keeping moving, preventing Frankenstein from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frankenstein stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Howell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Frankenstein could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB2#
Howell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Frankenstein can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1##SUB2#
Howell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Frankenstein doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Frankenstein manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Frankenstein wants to control from the top but Howell keeps moving.
Frankenstein stands and throws Howell's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Frankenstein goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Howell has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Frankenstein but great work by Howell.
Frankenstein tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
My spies in New York Public Gym inform me that Howell has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Howell trying to control the position but Frankenstein is working away. #T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#SUB2#
Howell is trying to get an arm triangle but Frankenstein is defending well.
Frankenstein is not content to let Howell control the position. #SUB2#
Howell is trying to get an arm triangle but Frankenstein is defending well.
Frankenstein is trying to get back to half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Howell tries for a kimura but Frankenstein is defending well.
Frankenstein gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Frankenstein can't escape the position.
Howell takes Frankenstein's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Frankenstein is in trouble. #SUB2#
Howell working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Frankenstein won't enjoy being in this position. Howell looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Frankenstein is tapping - it's over boys! Howell picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Devyn Howell!

Event: WVT 219: Jiang v Assndrop
Date: Feb 03, 2024

#R1#
Fortythree avoids the head kick by Andary.
A countering left hand to the body from Fortythree misses.
Andary keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andary throws a quick counter kick to the body but Fortythree avoids it.
Andary misses with a head kick.
Fortythree fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fortythree scores with a jab to the jaw.
Andary on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Andary throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Fortythree counter with a right hand.
Andary looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Andary fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fortythree manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortythree thuds a left hand into Andary's body.
Fortythree looks to score with a jab to the body but Andary is just out of range.
Fortythree looks to land a left hand but Andary moved out of range nicely.
Fortythree bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Andary's head backwards.#T1#
Fortythree swings for the body but Andary moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Andary misses the target.
Fortythree throws a hook to the side of Andary's head but Andary sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fortythree, as that shot connected.
Fortythree throws a body shot but no joy.
Andary throwing a counter right hand but Fortythree manages to avoid it.
Fortythree keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fortythree waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andary.
Fortythree has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Andary digs a good hook to Fortythree's body.
Andary misses with a head kick.
Andary takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Andary pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Andary wants to slow Fortythree down by chopping away at his legs.
One Fortythree seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Andary throws a right hand that misses
and Fortythree counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Andary throws a head kick that misses.
Fortythree fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Andary looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fortythree is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andary falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fortythree counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fortythree uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andary.
Fortythree appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Andary throws a right hand that misses
and Fortythree counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fortythree throws out a loose jab but Andary uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fortythree scores with a body shot. #T3#
Andary throws the left hand but Fortythree avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Fortythree on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Andary misses with a hook
and Andary takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fortythree throws out a loose jab but Andary uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andary slips a jab from Fortythree.
Nice defenses there by Andary.
Andary looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A little jabbing left from Fortythree on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Andary throws a right hand that misses
and Fortythree counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fortythree tries to clinch but Andary moves out of range.
Andary throwing a counter right hand but Fortythree manages to avoid it.
Fortythree fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Andary throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fortythree pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Andary throws a right hand that Fortythree ducks under and follows up with a left that Fortythree also avoids with ease.
Andary uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fortythree.
Andary looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL2#
Fortythree gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Andary lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fortythree can't find room to land a body shot as Andary controls the action.
Andary wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Andary blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Fortythree.
Andary throws a head punch that misses.
Fortythree can't find room to land a body shot as Andary controls the action.
Fortythree throws a punch but it's blocked by Andary.
Andary tries to circle away but Fortythree has him pinned against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fortythree.
Fortythree misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

One Fortythree dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Andary throws out a loose jab but Fortythree uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andary takes a jab right on the kisser.
Andary gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Andary takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fortythree scores with a jab to the head.
Andary takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fortythree swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Fortythree. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Fortythree lands a jab to Andary's midsection.
Andary misses with a jab to the body
and Fortythree counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andary keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andary throwing a counter right hand but Fortythree manages to avoid it.
Andary tests Fortythree's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fortythree throws a hook but Andary blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Andary on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1##CL2#
Fortythree pushes Andary up against the cage in a clinch.
Andary can't find room to land a body shot as Fortythree controls the action.
Andary blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fortythree blocks an uppercut.
Fortythree tries to throw a body punch but Andary avoids it by throwing Fortythree back against the cage.
Andary content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Fortythree swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fortythree lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fortythree fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Andary breaks the clinch.
Fortythree lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Andary misses with a lunging right hand
and Fortythree counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Andary slips a jab from Fortythree.
It looked like Andary wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fortythree on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Good standup being displayed there by Andary as he connects with a hook.#T2#
Fortythree misses with an uppercut.
Andary swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fortythree jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Andary throws an off balance right hand
letting Fortythree counter with a right hand.
Andary throws a right and a left that Fortythree avoids nicely.
Fortythree connects with a jab.
Andary takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Andary takes one on the button.
Fortythree looks to land a right hand but Andary moved out of range.
Fortythree lands a nice hook to Andary's body. Andary takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fortythree jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T3#
Fortythree checks a low kick from Andary.
Fortythree ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andary moves away.
A quick step to the side and Andary tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fortythree steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andary.
A little jabbing left from Fortythree on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Fortythree there.
Andary throws a head kick that misses.
Fortythree steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andary.
Fortythree steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Andary.
Fortythree has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Andary throws the left hand but Fortythree avoids the punch easily.
Sloppy strikes from Andary. Those never looked like landing.
A little jabbing left from Fortythree on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fortythree ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Andary swings for the body but Fortythree moves out of range.
Fortythree misses with a hook. Andary ducked under it nicely.
Andary looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T4#
Andary throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andary moves forwards but Fortythree connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Andary takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fortythree's corner calls for a 1-2. Fortythree obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Andary jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fortythree scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fortythree shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fortythree thuds his right hand into Andary's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Andary throws a sloppy body shot
and Andary takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fortythree takes a swing at Andary's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

One Fortythree showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Andary's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Fortythree lands a jab to the nose.
Fortythree works Andary's body with a nice hook.
Fortythree throws a body shot but no joy.
Fortythree slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Andary misses with a left hand
and Fortythree counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Andary throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fortythree missing with a left hand there. Andary was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortythree throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Andary stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Andary ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fortythree moves away.
Fortythree misses with a right hand
and Andary counters with a thumping low kick.
Andary walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
A big right from Fortythree misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Andary misses the target.
Fortythree misses with an uppercut
letting Andary counter with a right hand.
Fortythree just misses with a punch to the body.
Andary throws a series of punches but Fortythree avoids them all with ease.
Fortythree on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fortythree throws a shot from downtown. Andary moves away and avoids it.
Andary throws a big counter combination but Fortythree scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Andary on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Andary uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fortythree.
Fortythree works Andary's body with a nice hook.
Andary walks into a straight right hand from Fortythree.#T2#
Fortythree ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andary moves away.
Fortythree throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Andary counters with a nice kick to the body.
Fortythree with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fortythree swings for the body but Andary moves out of range.
Andary clobbers Fortythree with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fortythree throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Andary sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Andary misses with a series of wild punches.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fortythree.#T3#
Fortythree connects with a single shot there.
Fortythree misses with a hook. Andary ducked under it nicely.
Andary was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Fortythree.
Andary thinks about countering with a body kick.
Fortythree throws a hook but Andary blocks it.
Andary throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Fortythree rushes Andary and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Andary tries to pull guard but Fortythree won't allow it.
Fortythree lands a left hand that snaps the head of Andary backwards.
Andary prevents a body shot from Fortythree.
Fortythree blocking some punches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fortythree lands a shoulder strike.
Fortythree blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fortythree lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
Andary blocking some punches.
Fortythree softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fortythree misses with some punches.
Fortythree lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fortythree working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fortythree tries to work over Andary's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fortythree goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fortythree struggles to land a body shot inside as Andary controls his hands.
Fortythree working aggressively here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fortythree as Andary tries to tie him up. #BC#
Andary breaks from the clinch.
Andary on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fortythree's jab looks to have found its range, popping Andary under the eye.
Gary Andary has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fortythree lands with a right hand.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... One Fortythree!
One Fortythree very nearly forgot to thank Sportivité 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: WVT 213: Haggar v Seanoa
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1#
Andary slips a jab from Grandis.
Nice shot by Grandis.
Grandis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andary was well out of range. Poor timing from Grandis.
Andary takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Grandis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Andary looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Grandis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andary manages to avoid it.
Andary went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A slow jab from Andary misses its intended target.
Grandis misses with a wild body shot.
Andary lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Grandis takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A telegraphed right hand from Grandis misses the target.
A combination from Andary does no damage.
Grandis misses with a hook
and Andary cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grandis lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grandis walks into a left hand.
Grandis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Andary counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Grandis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Grandis misses with a body punch
enabling Andary to counter with a crisp jab.
Grandis misses with a lunging right hand
and Andary counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Grandis misses.
We've been informed that Grandis has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Grandis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Andary takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A clash of legs there as Andary blocks the low kick.
Andary looks to land a right hand but Grandis moved out of range.
Good exchange - Andary coming out on top.#ROC#Grandis is rocked!
Grandis misses with a combination
and Andary rattles Grandis with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Grandis tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Andary dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Grandis stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gary Andary!
An out of breath Gary Andary thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: FCL - 2
Date: Jan 14, 2024

#R1##CL#
Jota gets a clinch. #TD2#
Zeineldin has picked Jota up - he's going for a ride! Zeineldin dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB#
Jota looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jota wants to get back to full guard.
Jota is staying active underneath Zeineldin, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Jota actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Jota looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Jota looking for subs from the bottom but Zeineldin mounts him!#SUB2#
Zeineldin wants to finish this one by submission but Jota is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Zeineldin.
Zeineldin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jota is looking to escape.
Zeineldin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jota. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Jota is in all sorts of trouble here. #SUB2#
Zeineldin wants to finish this one by submission but Jota is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Zeineldin.
Jota is working to get back to half guard.
Jota is working hard here to advance position.#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.
Zeineldin thowing shots but they're missing.
Zeineldin landing strikes, looking to finish!
Jota gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Jota has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Zeineldin. Oh but Jota has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Zeineldin goes limp - he's gone! Jota jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alex Jota!
Alex Jota is the new heavyweight champion!

Event: STC3| Hunter x Kieliszkowski 2
Date: Jan 07, 2024

#R1#
Rodriguez throws a right and a left that Hell avoids nicely. #TD2#
Rodriguez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rodriguez controls the position.
Rodriguez misses with the ground and pound.
Rodriguez has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at California Top Team. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Hell can't do much from the bottom here.
Hell is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Hell is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rodriguez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rodriguez connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hell some visible discomfort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hell will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Rodriguez lands an elbow.
Rodriguez content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T1#
Hell is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hell is working hard here to advance position.
Rodriguez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hell is letting Rodriguez control him for a moment.
Rodriguez trying to control the action but Hell is working from the bottom.
Rodriguez in side control lands a decent elbow.
The referee asks Rodriguez politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Rodriguez prefers to stall for the moment though.
Hell tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Hell tries to hold on but Rodriguez pushes him away. #T2#
The referee warns Hell that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hell tries to hold on but Rodriguez pushes him away.
Hell is looking to improve his position but Rodriguez isn't that keen on the idea.
Rodriguez looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Hell covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jorge Rodriguez!
Jorge Rodriguez 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: STC2| Grand Prix Round 1
Date: Dec 31, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Frankenstein gets caught napping as Howell dives in and scores a takedown. Frankenstein manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Frankenstein has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Howell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Howell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Howell drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Howell jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Howell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Howell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Frankenstein. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Frankenstein is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Howell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Howell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Frankenstein has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Howell has managed to get both his arms back between Frankenstein's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Frankenstein is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Howell is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Howell advances to half guard. #SUB#
Frankenstein actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Howell is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Frankenstein is just riding it out for now. Howell eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Howell is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Howell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Frankenstein could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Frankenstein tries to get to full guard but Howell has control of the leg. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Howell is working for a kimura but Frankenstein is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Howell seems to be looking for submissions.
Frankenstein looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Frankenstein wants to control but Howell is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Howell wants to work for an arm triangle but Frankenstein is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Frankenstein works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Frankenstein looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3#
Howell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Frankenstein swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Frankenstein is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Howell defends well.
Frankenstein keeping moving, preventing Howell from controlling successfully.
Frankenstein is looking to sweep but instead, Howell has passed into half guard.
Howell wants to control but Frankenstein is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Frankenstein looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Howell looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Howell wants to control but Frankenstein is keeping him busy.
My spies in New York Public Gym inform me that Howell has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Frankenstein wants to control but Howell is keeping busy. #SUB#
Frankenstein looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Howell wants to control but Frankenstein is keeping him busy.
Howell wants to free his trapped foot but Frankenstein is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T5##SUB#
Frankenstein looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Frankenstein is defending against the submission attempts here by Howell. #SUB2#
Howell is working for a kimura but Frankenstein is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Frankenstein looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Frankenstein wants to improve his position but Howell is controlling well. #T6#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Howell trying to control from half guard but Frankenstein is working away.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Frankenstein tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Howell has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Frankenstein tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Frankenstein wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Frankenstein is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Frankenstein is working hard here to advance position.
Frankenstein trying to control the hands but Howell breaks the grip.
Howell tries to get the hooks in deep but Frankenstein pushed the leg off. #T7##SUB2#
Frankenstein is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Howell gets his way! #SUB2#
Howell is persistently looking for the submission but Frankenstein is defending it well.
Frankenstein manages to reverse the position and now he's in Howell's guard. Nice work there by Frankenstein. #SUB2#
Howell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Frankenstein drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Frankenstein jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Frankenstein is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Howell is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Howell has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T8##SUB#
Frankenstein had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Howell defends it easily.
Howell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Frankenstein escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Howell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Howell 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.
Frankenstein controls Howell momentarily but Howell frees himself. #SUB#
Frankenstein working for a triangle but Howell defends it easily. #T9#
Howell trying to control but Frankenstein is working from the bottom.
Howell wants to pass the guard but Frankenstein is keeping the position.
Howell slips nicely into half guard.
Howell prevents Frankenstein from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frankenstein is looking to control Howell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Frankenstein avoid being mounted?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Devyn Howell 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R2##TD2#
Howell closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Frankenstein did well to prevent Howell getting side control.#SUB#
Frankenstein actively working from the bottom here.
Howell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Howell wants to take a breather but Frankenstein is having none of it. #SUB2#
Howell wants to work for an arm triangle but Frankenstein is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Howell is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Frankenstein has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Howell escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Howell!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frankenstein is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Howell's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Devyn Howell has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1##SUB#
Frankenstein looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Howell wants to control but Frankenstein is keeping him busy.
Howell trying to mount his opponent but Frankenstein defends it.
Howell wants to control but Frankenstein is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Howell wants to work for an arm triangle but Frankenstein is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Howell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Frankenstein regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Howell is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Frankenstein keeping full guard, as Howell tries to pass.
Howell trying to control the position from guard on top but Frankenstein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Frankenstein has his foot on Howell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Howell works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Frankenstein working for a triangle but Howell defends it easily.
Howell looking to pass the guard.
Howell trying to control but Frankenstein is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Frankenstein throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Howell wants to control from the top but Frankenstein keeps moving. #SUB#
Frankenstein has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Howell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Howell trying to control but Frankenstein is working from the bottom.
Howell is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Howell pushes down on Frankenstein's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Frankenstein trying to hold on to Howell's head to control him but Howell postures up. #SUB2#
Howell is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Howell is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Frankenstein is just riding it out for now. Howell eventually gives up the hold.
Frankenstein trying to control but Howell postures up.
Howell prevents Frankenstein from improving his position.#T5##SUB2#
Howell is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Frankenstein sees it coming and defends easily.
Howell tries to pass the half guard into mount. Frankenstein knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Frankenstein desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Howell wants to free his trapped foot but Frankenstein is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Howell is keen to just control but Frankenstein is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Howell dives in and scores a takedown into Frankenstein's guard.
Frankenstein wants to sweep here but Howell controlling him for the moment. #T6#
Howell trying to control the position from guard on top but Frankenstein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frankenstein being controlled here, momentarily.
Frankenstein is looking to stand up but Howell isn't so interested in that idea.
Howell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Frankenstein is keeping the position for now.
Frankenstein trying to keep a closed guard but Howell is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Frankenstein is looking for a triangle but Howell pushes his legs off easily. #T7##SUB2#
Howell drops back looking for a leg! Frankenstein is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Frankenstein manages to kick Howell off! Howell jumps back into Frankenstein's guard. #SUB#
Frankenstein is looking for a triangle but Howell pushes his legs off easily.
Howell sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Frankenstein's guard.
Well,Frankenstein is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#SUB2#
Howell is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Frankenstein is trying to get back to full guard.#T8#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Frankenstein is refusing to be controlled, as Howell sits in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Frankenstein manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Frankenstein not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Howell trying to control but Frankenstein is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Frankenstein looking for a guillotine here but Howell defends easily.
Howell passes Frankenstein's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T9#
Howell passes to side control. #SUB2#
Howell wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Frankenstein, who protects the arm well.
Frankenstein manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Howell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Frankenstein has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Howell is working for a kimura but Frankenstein is defending it quite comfortably.
Howell is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frankenstein is looking to improve his position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Devyn Howell!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Devyn Howell!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Devyn Howell!

Devyn Howell wins by unanimous decision!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 20, 2023

#R1##CL#
Kent gets tackled into the cage by Opp. Opp maintains the clinch.
Opp tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kent smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Kent has closed the distance and engaged Opp in a clinch. #BC2#
Kent breaks the clinch. #TD2#
Kent changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Opp looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Opp is letting Kent control him for a moment.
Kent cracks Opp with a big right hand but Opp just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Opp tries to improve position but can't.
Kent wants to stand but Opp is controlling his arm.#T1#
Opp is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Kent is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Opp has escaped the position, nice work there.
Opp is looking for a sweep.
Opp is working hard here to advance position.
Opp looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kent staying calm.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kent gets to mount! Opp was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Opp sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Opp wants to improve his position but Kent is controlling well.
Kent is stalling here. Opp is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kent seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Opp has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Kent tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Opp is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kent is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3##SUB#
Opp working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kent can't do much from the bottom here.
Opp trying to control the position but Kent is working away.
Kent really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Opp. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Opp wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kent, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Kent's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Opp is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kent has escaped the position, nice work there.
Opp tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kent's legs.
Kent is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kent is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Opp tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joshua Opp dominated that round.
That's time! Opp's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kent tries to close the distance and clinch up but Opp swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kent tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kent misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Opp instigates a clinch.
Kent tries to pull guard but Opp won't allow it.
Kent stalling in the clinch.
Kent stops a takedown attempt from Opp. #TD2#
Kent pulls guard effortlessly.
Opp could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Opp trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kent wants to improve his position but instead Opp has moved into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kent manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Opp drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Opp jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Kent is looking to stand up but Opp isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Kent is trying to push Opp off with his feet but Opp grabs hold of one of the legs and drops back looking for a submission! He's cranking on one of Kent's ankles and Kent is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Ankle Lock). Joshua Opp!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 15, 2023

#R1##CL#
Mcintosh gets a clinch.
Mcintosh gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Opp. #BC#
Mcintosh breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Opp clinches. #TD#
Mcintosh has clasped his hands together around Opp's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SUB#
Mcintosh is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Opp is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Opp is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Opp manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Opp in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Mcintosh tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Opp!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joshua Opp!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 15, 2023

#R1#
Hell takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Meyers shoots in but Hell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hell fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Hell instigates a clinch.
Hell drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Meyers gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hell goes for a takedown attempt but Meyers pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL2#
Hell forces Meyers back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meyers tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hell avoids it.
Hell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jordyn Meyers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Hell.
Hell wants a takedown but no success here. #TD#
Meyers gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Hell wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Meyers looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hell trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hell is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Meyers is tapping! Great win for Hell!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Big Hell!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 15, 2023

#R1#
Jota stuffs the takedown attempt from Love. Love gets slowly back to his feet.
Love shoots in but no luck this time.
Love shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jota as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Calvin Love. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Love takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Love breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Love shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jota pinned against the cage. Jota gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Love pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Love has Jota pressed against the cage. #T1#
Love is pushing Jota up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Love tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jota jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Love walks away with a smile on his face. Jota gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Love forces Jota back against the cage and clinches.
Jota tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Love smiles and moves away.
Jota looks winded!
Love throws a right and a left that Jota avoids nicely.
Love misses with a few strikes there.
Alex Jota seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jota tries to close the distance and clinch but Love swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Love is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jota's half guard.
Love not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Love wants to free his trapped foot but Jota is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jota is staying active underneath Love, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jota manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jota keeping full guard, as Love tries to pass. #SUB2#
Jota is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Love defends well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Love slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Love wants to control from the top but Jota keeps moving.
Love trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jota keeping moving, preventing Love from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Jota is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jota keeping moving, preventing Love from controlling successfully. #T4##SUB2#
Jota has his foot on Love's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Love works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Jota looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Jota working for a triangle but Love defends it easily.
Love wants to control from the top but Jota keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Love working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Calvin Love will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Love clinches up with Jota and pushes him back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jota fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Love slows down the pace here.
Jota jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Love walks away with a smile on his face. Jota gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Love shoots for a double leg takedown but Jota sprawls well. He's pushed Love's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Love circles away from the clinch attempt.
Love seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD#
Love shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Love is looking for a kimura but Jota is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Love to get the leverage. #T1#
Love is trying to control the action in half guard but Jota is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jota is breathing heavily.
Jota won't allow Love to pass to mount.
Jota avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Love.
Love is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jota can do to turn this around?
Love is trying to control the action in half guard but Jota is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Love is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jota has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Love is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jota sees it coming and defends easily.
Love is thwarting Jota's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Jota looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Love throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Love stalling away here and it's allowed Jota to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Love wants to control from the top but Jota keeps moving.
Love has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Love loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Jota stuffs the takedown attempt from Love. Love gets slowly back to his feet.
Jota fails with an attempt to clinch.
Love is looking to counter punch.
Love looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Love keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Jota gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Jota is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Love trying to control but Jota is working from the bottom.
Alex Jota has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Love throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jota works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Jota throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Love is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Love avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Love wants to control from the top but Jota keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jota working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Love.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Calvin Love dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Love shoots in and bounces Jota off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Love looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Love in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jota keeping moving, preventing Love from controlling successfully.
Love pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jota is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Jota is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T1#
Love trying to control but Jota is working from the bottom.
Jota takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Love is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jota is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Love trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Love trying to control the position from guard on top but Jota is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Jota is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Love frees his head nicely. Oh but Jota has switched to an armbar! Love is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Alex Jota!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 13, 2023

#R1#
Kelley misses with the combination.
Opp feinted with a counter takedown.#CL#
Kelley gets tackled into the cage by Opp. Opp maintains the clinch.
Kelley working hard to break the clinch.
Opp drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kelley pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kelley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Opp looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Opp could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Opp is breathing heavily.
Kelley paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kelley thuds his right hand into Opp's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kelley jabs Opp to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kelley scores with a sloppy right hand. Opp should have avoided that one. #KD2#
Kelley lands a big right hand that sends Opp crashing to the mat! Kelley stays standing though and waves Opp back to his feet!#ROC2#Opp is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Joshua Opp has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kelley cracks Opp's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Opp slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Kelley can do further damage! This one is done, son!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Danny Kelley!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 13, 2023

#R1##CL#
Simon instigates a clinch.
Jota looks winded!#TD#
Simon manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Simon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Simon could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Simon trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB2#
Jota drops back looking for a leg! Simon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Simon manages to kick Jota off! Jota jumps back into Simon's guard. #SUB#
Simon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jota defends well.
Simon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Simon tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon keeping moving, preventing Jota from controlling successfully.
Jota might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Simon haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1#
Simon looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Simon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jota doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jota manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Simon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jota on the ground.
Simon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Simon wants to get back to his feet but Jota is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jota wants to clinch up but Simon keeps it at a distance.
Jota tries to clinch but Simon is having none of it.
Simon throws a big counter combination but Jota scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL#
Simon clinches with his opponent.
Jota fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD#
Simon has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Jota clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Simon wants to control but Jota is keeping busy.#T2##SUB#
Simon working for a choke but Jota is defending well.
Will Simon go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Simon misses with a punch to the head. #SUB#
Simon is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Jota knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Jota for a finish. #T3#
Simon slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Simon throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Jota tries to escape the position.
Jota looking very determined here, making life difficult for Simon. #SUB#
Simon looking for the choke from the back.
Jota wants to escape the position.
Simon punches the canvas rather than the man.
I really don't envy Jota right now. #T4#
Simon is punishing Jota with some ground and pound.
Jota turns into Simon and is now in his guard.
Simon trying to control the position.
Simon wants to control but Jota passes easily into half guard.
Jota prevents Simon from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simon is trying to stand. #SUB2#
Jota is looking for a kimura here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Quinten Simon dominated that 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.#R2#
A combination from Simon does no damage.
Jota takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Simon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jota sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Simon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Simon has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jota is proving hard to escape from.
Simon trying to control the position from guard on top but Jota is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jota has a closed guard, preventing Simon from standing up.
Jota is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jota is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Simon wants to control from the top but Jota keeps moving. #T1#
Jota keeping full guard, as Simon tries to pass.
Simon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jota can do to turn this around?
Simon is looking to work some ground and pound but Jota has wrist control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jota is looking to clinch. #CL#
Simon clinches up against the cage.
Simon fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD#
Simon manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Simon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jota is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simon will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #T2#
Jota slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Jota wants to work for an arm triangle but Simon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Jota is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Simon trying to control but Jota postures up.
Jota prevents Simon from standing back up.
Simon is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Simon trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Jota is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Simon defends it well.
Jota is thwarting Simon's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Simon throws the kick towards the body but Jota avoids it.
Simon sets himself, and Jota steps forward looking for the clinch! Simon avoids it this time.
Simon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jota tries to avoid it but Simon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jota to the ground. Jota escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quinten Simon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Simon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jota is not content to let Simon control the position.
Simon tries to stand but Jota is controlling his head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jota is looking to regain half guard here but Simon keeps moving and retains side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Quinten Simon 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. And we move into the final round!#R3##CL#
Simon closes the distance and clinches.
Simon slowing the pace effectively.
Jota tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC#
Simon breaks the clinch.
Simon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Simon shoots for a takedown but Jota saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Simon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jota stuffs the takedown attempt from Simon. Simon gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quinten Simon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jota tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Simon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Simon goes for a double leg but Jota avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jota continues to drive forward.#TD#
Simon decides to pull guard. #T1#
Simon is wriggling around but Jota manages to pass to half guard. #SUB2#
Jota is working for a submission of some sort.
Jota wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simon keeps working.
Simon wants to improve his position but Jota is controlling well.
Simon wants to control but Jota is keeping busy and won't allow it. #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.
Simon misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Jota works his foot free and advances to mount.
Simon tries to lock up and control but Jota gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Quinten Simon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Jota working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Simon is trying desperately to improve position.
Jota avoids the attempt from Simon to control.#T3#
Jota can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Simon is looking to escape.
Simon is trying to reverse the position but instead Jota has taken his back - oops!
Jota has the hooks in. Simon is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Well, with Jota on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Simon is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Jota looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Simon taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alex Jota!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 13, 2023

#R1#
Hell moves in looking to clinch but May pushes him off.
May throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
May stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hell goes for a takedown attempt but May pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
May gets a clinch. #BC#
May breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
May throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT#It looks like Big Hell has been cut.#CL2#
May tries to keep at a distance but Hell has taken the fight into the clinch.
May gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hell.
Good body shot from May. #T1##TD#
May gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hell regains guard. #SUB2#
Hell pushes a forearm under May's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, May is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Big Hell!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 13, 2023

#R1##CL#
Broski moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Frankenstein pulls guard.
Broski postures up.
Broski wants to control from the top but Frankenstein keeps moving.
Broski is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Frankenstein is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Frankenstein controls Broski momentarily but Broski frees himself. #SUB2#
Broski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Frankenstein has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Broski has managed to get both his arms back between Frankenstein's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Frankenstein working for a triangle but Broski defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Broski throwing strikes from guard but Frankenstein blocks nicely. #T1#
Broski trying to control the position from guard on top but Frankenstein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Broski stopping the sweep attempt from Frankenstein.#SUB2#
Frankenstein escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Broski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Frankenstein looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frankenstein has a closed guard, preventing Broski from standing up.
Frankenstein not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Broski is looking to stand up but Frankenstein won't let him.
Broski throws a strike but Frankenstein rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Broski being controlled here, momentarily.
Broski wants to sweep here but Frankenstein controlling him for the moment. #T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frankenstein content to stall in guard here.
Frankenstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Broski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Broski is trying to keep Frankenstein in close.
Frankenstein is looking to stand up but Broski won't let him.
Frankenstein trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Frankenstein trying to control but Broski is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Frankenstein has gone for a leg lock! Broski slips out almost immediately though and dives into Frankenstein's guard.#REVR#
Broski could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T3#
Frankenstein is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Frankenstein is trying to work for a kimura but Broski is defending well.
Broski is in trouble now - Frankenstein has advanced to mount!
Frankenstein can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Broski is looking to escape. #T4##SUB2#
Frankenstein looking to secure an arm triangle but Broski defends it well.
Broski tries to lock up and control but Frankenstein gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Broski has left one of his arms exposed and Frankenstein doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Broski screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bio Frankenstein!

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