Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: NYF 60 Tucker vs Kakuzo
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Braccianti. No joy for Moore on that attempt.
Braccianti avoids a kick to the body. #CL#
Braccianti takes the fight into the clinch.
Braccianti comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Moore blocks an elbow strike from Braccianti.
Moore looking for a takedown.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Moore has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Braccianti creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Braccianti misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moore.
Braccianti lands an elbow just above Moore 's eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore tries for a takedown but Braccianti manages to get underhooks.
Mauro Braccianti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Namond Moore.
Braccianti misses with an elbow strike.
Braccianti lands a nice knee to the body.
Braccianti misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moore. #T1#
Moore is working for takedown but Braccianti is calmly controlling the position for now.
Braccianti lands an elbow that stopped Moore in his tracks for a moment.
Braccianti lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Namond Moore has been cut.
Braccianti lands an elbow just above Moore 's eye.
Moore jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Braccianti walks away with a smile on his face. Moore gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Braccianti gets a clinch.
Braccianti misses with an elbow over the top.
Braccianti trying to land knees to the body.
Braccianti utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Moore looks winded!
Braccianti lands a knee to the body.
Braccianti landing some nice looking knees to the body. #T2#
Braccianti lands an elbow inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Braccianti lands an elbow that stopped Moore in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Braccianti.
Knees in the clinch landing for Braccianti.
Braccianti scores a nice knee to the body.
Braccianti pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Braccianti just misses with a elbow thrown towards Moore's brow.
Braccianti putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Moore in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Moore takes a knee to the side of the body.
Braccianti gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Braccianti unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Braccianti lands a knee to the body. #T3#
Braccianti is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moore is defending well for now.
Braccianti is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moore is defending well for now.
I was talking to Braccianti's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Moore fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Braccianti landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Braccianti creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Moore's defenses.
Braccianti misses with an elbow strike.
Braccianti lands an elbow inside that Moore shrugs off.
Braccianti landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Braccianti creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Moore's defenses.
Moore takes an elbow to the forehead. #ROC#Moore is rocked!
Braccianti crunches a lovely knee into Moore's ribcage.
Braccianti lands a knee to the body. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Braccianti creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Braccianti lands an elbow just above Moore 's eye.
Moore blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Braccianti scores a nice knee to the body.
Braccianti gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#That has opened up Namond Moore's cut even more.
Moore blocks an elbow strike.
Moore takes an elbow to the forehead.
Moore is still on wobbly legs! Can Braccianti finish him?
Braccianti pushes off an throws an elbow but Moore leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Moore seems to have recovered his senses.
Moore looking to stall.
Moore avoids the elbow strike from Braccianti, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mauro Braccianti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Namond Moore's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Braccianti fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Moore, pushing him back against the cage.
Braccianti lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Moore fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Braccianti is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moore is defending well for now.
Braccianti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moore can do to turn this around?
Moore takes an elbow to the temple.
Braccianti landing knees to the body.
Braccianti lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Braccianti. #KD#
Braccianti lands a vicious elbow to the side of Moore's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Braccianti tries to finish him with strikes but Moore still seems able to defend himself so Braccianti steps back and lets Moore get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moore tries for a takedown but Braccianti sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Braccianti clinches with his opponent.
Moore is breathing heavily.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Braccianti obliges.
Braccianti using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #T1#
Moore avoids the elbow strike from Braccianti, against the cage.
Braccianti throws an elbow that misses.
Braccianti lands a nice elbow.
Braccianti putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Moore in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Braccianti lands a nice elbow.
Braccianti creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Moore! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Braccianti.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mauro Braccianti!

Event: TOF 90
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1#
Nuvaqirq ducks right into an uppercut from Knight. #TD#
Knight shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Knight prevents Nuvaqirq from getting back to his feet.
Knight content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've been hearing that Knight has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Knight trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Knight postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Knight in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nuvaqirq wants to get back to his feet but Knight is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nuvaqirq looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuvaqirq has momentary wrist control but Knight slips an elbow through the middle.
Nuvaqirq can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Knight controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nuvaqirq looking to hit a scissor sweep but Knight is one step ahead there. #T1#
Knight throwing strikes from guard but Nuvaqirq blocks nicely.
Nuvaqirq really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Knight. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Knight is looking to work some ground and pound but Nuvaqirq has wrist control.
Knight throws a big right hand that misses.
Knight landing some decent shots from guard.
Knight is stalling in the full guard.
Knight wants to control from the top but Nuvaqirq keeps moving.
Nuvaqirq avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nuvaqirq trying to control the position.
Nuvaqirq has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Knight has passed into side control.
Knight in side control, throwing shots but Nuvaqirq defends.
Knight in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Knight lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Nuvaqirq down.
Knight controlling from side mount.
Knight scoring with punches and elbows.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nuvaqirq is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Nuvaqirq struggling a bit here.
Nuvaqirq tries to bench press Knight off him but Knight keeps the position.
Knight is looking to take a break and control but Nuvaqirq is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nuvaqirq takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Knight scoring with punches from side control.
Knight is putting a hurting on Nuvaqirq here, landing some big shots from side control.
Nuvaqirq trying to remain calm as Knight controls from the top position.
Nuvaqirq takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Knight working the ground and pound. #T4#
Knight in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Nuvaqirq taking a bit of punishment here - Knight scoring with strikes.
Nuvaqirq takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Knight is looking to take a break and control but Nuvaqirq is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nuvaqirq tries to buck Knight off but Knight is having none of it.
Knight lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Nuvaqirq down. #T5#
Knight in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Knight has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Knight has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Nuvaqirq takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Nuvaqirq is trying to get back to his feet.
Nuvaqirq looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Knight connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Nuvaqirq some visible discomfort.
Knight is looking to take a break and control but Nuvaqirq is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Knight landing strikes. #T6#
Knight landing a few strikes.
Nuvaqirq avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Knight.
Knight is putting a hurting on Nuvaqirq here, landing some big shots from side control.
Knight wants to control but Nuvaqirq is keeping him busy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nuvaqirq can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nuvaqirq is trying to buck Knight off.
Nuvaqirq is trying to get back to half guard.
Knight cracks Nuvaqirq with a big right hand but Nuvaqirq just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Knight is chipping away with strikes. #T7#
Knight scoring with punches from side control.
Knight scoring with punches and elbows.
Nuvaqirq is trying to get back to half guard.
Knight is working Nuvaqirq over with some ground and pound from side control.
Knight working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knight working the ground and pound.
Knight wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nuvaqirq keeps working.
Knight is putting a hurting on Nuvaqirq here, landing some big shots from side control.
Knight is working Nuvaqirq over with some ground and pound from side control.
Nuvaqirq takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Knight landing a few strikes. #T8#
Nuvaqirq tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knight connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #ROC#Nuvaqirq is rocked!
Nuvaqirq wants to hold on but Knight pushes him away.
Knight scoring with strikes but Nuvaqirq is staying in there.
Knight scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Nuvaqirq?
Nuvaqirq is still in real trouble! Can Knight finish him?
Knight softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Nuvaqirq is out cold! Knight jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terrance Knight!
After winning the bout, Terrance Knight thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 12, 2024

#R1#
Pietra misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pietra!
Pietra missing with a left hand there. Van Dorner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pietra throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Van Dorner counters with an inside leg kick.
Van Dorner lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT2#It looks like Frank Pietra has been cut.
Van Dorner lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Frank Pietra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pietra lands with a big left! Van Dorner is wobbled badly! Pietra comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Van Dorner to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Frank Pietra!
A very excited looking Frank Pietra rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: SSD 8: Lugnunum v Moore
Date: Dec 31, 2023

#R1##TD#
Lugnunum shoots in and bounces Moore off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
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.
Lugnunum lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lugnunum trying to control the position from guard on top but Moore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lugnunum is in close to Moore's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lugnunum won't allow Moore to sweep him here.
Lugnunum throwing strikes from guard but Moore blocks nicely.
Lugnunum wants to control from the top but Moore keeps moving.
Lugnunum keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Moore's head.
Lugnunum lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lugnunum pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moore is keeping the position for now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lugnunum's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lugnunum with a nice head shot there.#ROC#Moore is rocked!#SUB2#
Moore is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Moore is still in real trouble! Can Lugnunum finish him?#SUB2#
Moore working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lugnunum doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lugnunum manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Moore seems to have recovered his senses.
Lugnunum has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
Lugnunum trying to control the position from guard on top but Moore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lugnunum scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lugnunum's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lugnunum working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Moore's head.
Lugnunum wants to pass the guard but Moore is keeping the position.
Lugnunum content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lugnunum passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lugnunum lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Moore! Lugnunum senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Moore out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Herminos Lugnunum!
Our winner, Herminos Lugnunum, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: TOF 64
Date: Dec 24, 2023

#R1#
Nuvaqirq tries a low kick but Kick avoids it.
Nuvaqirq misses with a hook
and Kick counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nuvaqirq jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kick wants to counter the offense by Nuvaqirq and move into the clinch position.
Kick is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kick showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nuvaqirq.
Kick was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL2#
Kick rushes Nuvaqirq and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Nuvaqirq escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nuvaqirq looks to score with a jab to the body but Kick is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuvaqirq misses with a few strikes there.
Nuvaqirq misses with a few strikes there.
Kick steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Nuvaqirq misses with a wild body shot.
Nuvaqirq swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Nuvaqirq keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kick.
Nuvaqirq misses with a wild combination.
Kick tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nuvaqirq misses with a right hand
and Kick counters with a series of strikes. Nuvaqirq will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nuvaqirq looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kajulik Nuvaqirq seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick from Kick lands but Nuvaqirq takes it in his stride.
Kick lands a front kick.#CL#
Nuvaqirq moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Kick breaks from the clinch.
Nuvaqirq misses with a hook
and Kick counters with an inside leg kick.
A punch combination from Nuvaqirq misses. #CL2#
Kick darts in and clinches Nuvaqirq up against the cage.#T2##BC2#
Kick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nuvaqirq tries to clinch up.
Nuvaqirq misses with a shot to the body
and Kick counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Nuvaqirq is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Nuvaqirq swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kick counters with a nice leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Nuvaqirq scores with a four punch combination!
Nuvaqirq fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kick looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nuvaqirq looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nuvaqirq misses with a few strikes there.
Kick lands a head kick. Nuvaqirq smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kick tries to move into range but Nuvaqirq moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nuvaqirq throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kick counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nuvaqirq's knee momentarily.#T3#
Nuvaqirq throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Kick moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Kick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kick looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nuvaqirq throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nuvaqirq is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kick's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Nuvaqirq throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nuvaqirq backing away here, and Kick unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kick throws a head kick that Nuvaqirq semi-blocks.
Nuvaqirq throws a right hand that misses
and Kick counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nuvaqirq is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kick.
Kick tries to clinch but Nuvaqirq moves out of range.
Nuvaqirq scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nuvaqirq looks to throw the jab but Kick is out of range.
Nuvaqirq fails to land with a series of punches. #T4#
Nuvaqirq will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nuvaqirq misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nuvaqirq throws a nice looking combination but Kick bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nuvaqirq.
Nuvaqirq misses with an uppercut. Kick saw that one coming.
Kick steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nuvaqirq.
Nuvaqirq will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kick throws a fast counter high kick but Nuvaqirq manages to duck under it in time.
A bone on bone clash there as Kick blocks the leg kick.
Kick unleashes a big counter combination but Nuvaqirq bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nuvaqirq takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kick throws out a loose jab but Nuvaqirq uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Nuvaqirq on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T5#
Kick moves out of range of the strikes.
Nuvaqirq misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nuvaqirq throws a combination. Kick tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#ROC#Kick is rocked!
A combination from Nuvaqirq does no damage.
Kick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nuvaqirq throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kick counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Nuvaqirq is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Nuvaqirq throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kick counters with a body kick.
Nuvaqirq is breathing heavily.
Nuvaqirq misses with a double jab
and Kick counters with an inside leg kick.
Kick misses with a head kick.
Nuvaqirq throws a big counter combination but Kick scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL#
Nuvaqirq clinches. #T6##BC2#
Kick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nuvaqirq listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kick is still on wobbly legs! Can Nuvaqirq finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nuvaqirq throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Kick counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kick seems to have recovered his senses.#BC#
Nuvaqirq breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nuvaqirq misses with a low kick.
Kick rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nuvaqirq moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nuvaqirq seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nuvaqirq misses with a looping left.
Nuvaqirq moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKick.
Nuvaqirq swings for the body but Kick moves out of range.
Nuvaqirq on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kick. Kick obviously looking to wear him down.
Nuvaqirq lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kick at a distance.
Nuvaqirq misses with a body shot. #T7#
Nuvaqirq looks to land a right hand but Kick moved out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nuvaqirq looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kick wants to counter the offense by Nuvaqirq and move into the clinch position.
Kick throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Nuvaqirq wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kick avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kick ducks under a wild hook from Nuvaqirq.
Kick looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kick wants to clinch.#T8#
Kick connects with a high kick.
Kick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nuvaqirq misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nuvaqirq misses with a few strikes there.
Kick moves out of range as Nuvaqirq strikes.
Kick throws a fast counter high kick but Nuvaqirq manages to duck under it in time.
Nuvaqirq tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nuvaqirq fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kick throws a big counter head kick but Nuvaqirq avoids it with no problem.
Kick scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nuvaqirq tries to clinch up but Kick circles away and keeps his distance.
Kick wants to counter with a clinch but Nuvaqirq pushes him away.#T9#
Kick displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nuvaqirq throws out the jab.
As Nuvaqirq backs off Kick throws a huge counter combo but Nuvaqirq manages to avoid it all.
Kick dodges the punch combination from Nuvaqirq.
Nuvaqirq throws a combination that misses
and Kick counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Nuvaqirq blocks a head kick by Kick.
Nuvaqirq misses with a combination
and Kick counters with a nice leg kick.
Kick scores with a head kick. Nuvaqirq tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nuvaqirq thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kick shapes to counter with a head kick.
Kick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kajulik Nuvaqirq will probably get the nod.
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 head kick from Kick lands but Nuvaqirq takes it in his stride.
Nuvaqirq scores with a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Nuvaqirq. Those never looked like landing.
Nuvaqirq moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKick.
Nuvaqirq misses with a two punch combination.
Kick lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nuvaqirq's sensitive parts.
Kajulik Nuvaqirq is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nuvaqirq jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nuvaqirq on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kick. Kick obviously looking to wear him down.
Nuvaqirq misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuvaqirq throws a poor cross that misses
and Kick counters with a solid body kick.
A combination from Nuvaqirq does no damage. #CL2#
Kick takes the fight into the clinch. #T1##BC2#
Kick breaks from the clinch.
Kick lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A good leg kick by Kick.
Kick connects with a leg kick.
Kick tries to clinch up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nuvaqirq.
Nuvaqirq lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kick circles away quickly and effectively.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kick. That's going to slow Nuvaqirq down.
Kick lands with a slapping head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Kick. #T2#
Kick is looking to clinch.
Kick throws a nice head kick!
Nuvaqirq throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kick was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nuvaqirq throws a sloppy body shot
and Kick makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nuvaqirq takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nuvaqirq misses with the combination.
Nuvaqirq misses with a body shot.
Kick feints a counter leg kick.
Nuvaqirq throws a poor cross that misses
and Kick counters with a good low kick that Nuvaqirq was not able to check.
Nuvaqirq swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kick makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T3##CL2#
Kick has managed to clinch. #BC#
Nuvaqirq escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nuvaqirq rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kick moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nuvaqirq misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kick was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kick is looking to clinch.
Kick throws a sloppy head kick and Nuvaqirq moves out of range easily.
Nuvaqirq circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nuvaqirq lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kick circles away quickly and effectively.
Kick tries a quick counter leg kick but Nuvaqirq is wise to it.
Nuvaqirq misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Nuvaqirq misses.
Kick counters with a body kick.#T4#
A nice inside leg kick there by Kick. That's going to slow Nuvaqirq down.
Kick with the inside leg kick.
Kick tries to clinch but Nuvaqirq moves out of range.
Nuvaqirq misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Nuvaqirq misses the target.
Kick looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nuvaqirq throws the left hand but Kick avoids the punch easily.
Nuvaqirq misses with a hook.
Kick shapes to counter with a head kick.
Nuvaqirq misses with a combination
and Kick makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kick chopping away at his opponent's legs.
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!
An inside leg kick lands from Kick. #T5#
Nuvaqirq misses with an uppercut
and Kick counters with an inside leg kick. #CL2#
Nuvaqirq gets tackled into the cage by Kick. Kick maintains the clinch. #BC#
Nuvaqirq escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nuvaqirq lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kick lands a leg kick that knocks Nuvaqirq off balance momentarily.
Kick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nuvaqirq feints a jab promting Kick to slip. Nuvaqirq then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kick slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CL2#
Kick moves into range and clinches up with Nuvaqirq.#BC#
Nuvaqirq breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T6#
Kick fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kick connects with a high kick.
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!
Nuvaqirq misses with a double jab
and Kick counters with a nice leg kick.
Nuvaqirq throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kick tries to clinch up but Nuvaqirq circles away and keeps his distance.
Nuvaqirq avoids the head kick by Kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Nuvaqirq misses the target.
Nuvaqirq attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kick tries to counter with a clinch but Nuvaqirq shakes him off and moves away.
Kick misses with a head kick.
Nuvaqirq rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kick moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kick shapes to counter with a head kick.
Nuvaqirq ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kick moves away.
Kick is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T7#
Nuvaqirq throws a jab when Kick was well out of range.
Nuvaqirq shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kick tries to counter with a clinch but Nuvaqirq shakes him off and moves away.
A low kick lands for Kick.
Kick with the inside leg kick.
Nuvaqirq lands with a right hand.
Kick dodges the punch combination from Nuvaqirq.
Kick looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Nuvaqirq throws a jab when Kick was well out of range.
Nuvaqirq fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nuvaqirq misses with a hook
and Kick counters with a low kick, right behind Nuvaqirq 's knee. #T8#
A low kick from Nuvaqirq misses
and Kick counters with a head kick. That will keep Nuvaqirq thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Nuvaqirq is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nuvaqirq misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nuvaqirq swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kick lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nuvaqirq's sensitive parts.
Nuvaqirq fails to land with a series of punches.
Kick throws a big counter head kick but Nuvaqirq avoids it with no problem.
Kick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kick tries to clinch but Nuvaqirq moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nuvaqirq will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nuvaqirq looks to throw the jab but Kick is out of range.
Kick lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T9#
Kick slips a jab from Nuvaqirq.
That kick from Kick tenderised Nuvaqirq's leg. Nuvaqirq is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nuvaqirq ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kick moves away.
Kick wants to clinch up but Nuvaqirq keeps it at a distance.
Nuvaqirq misses with a body shot.
Nuvaqirq misses with a two punch combination.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nuvaqirq lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kick has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kick and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kick lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nuvaqirq misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kick.
Kick was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nuvaqirq just misses with a punch to the body.
Nuvaqirq sets himself, and Kick steps forward looking for the clinch! Nuvaqirq avoids it this time.
Nuvaqirq throws out a loose jab but Kick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kick tries to counter by closing the distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kajulik Nuvaqirq will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Kick connects with a high kick.
Nuvaqirq tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kick paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nuvaqirq throws a leg kick but Kick moved away.
Kick flicks out a counter leg kick but Nuvaqirq steps away.
Nuvaqirq looks to land a combination but Kick avoids it well.
Kick tries a quick counter leg kick but Nuvaqirq is wise to it.
Kick connects with a solid leg kick.
Nuvaqirq throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kick slips a jab from Nuvaqirq.
Nuvaqirq digs a good body shot into Kick's ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nuvaqirq swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kick feints a counter leg kick.
Kick throws a head kick but Nuvaqirq moves out of range. #T1#
Nuvaqirq throws a combination that misses
and Kick counters with a thumping low kick.
Kick blocks a jab.
Some wild striking there from Nuvaqirq.
Kick is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Nuvaqirq misses with a combination
and Kick counters with a thumping low kick.
Nuvaqirq throws a right and a left that Kick avoids nicely.
Kajulik Nuvaqirq is winning the standup battle so far.
Nuvaqirq swings widly with a right hand
and Kick makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Nuvaqirq really felt that one!
A punch combination from Nuvaqirq misses.
Kick ducks under a wild hook from Nuvaqirq.
Kick is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T2#
Nuvaqirq throws a body shot but no joy.
Nuvaqirq moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKick.
Nuvaqirq has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kick.
Kick avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kick fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nuvaqirq has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nuvaqirq throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kick sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kick fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nuvaqirq.
Kick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kick checks a leg kick.#T3#
Kick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nuvaqirq throws a right and a left that both miss.
Despite the aggression on Kick's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kick throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nuvaqirq's head.#CL#
Nuvaqirq rushes Kick and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Nuvaqirq escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nuvaqirq swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Some wild striking there from Nuvaqirq.
Nuvaqirq looks to land a combination but Kick avoids it well.
Kick throws a big counter head kick but Nuvaqirq avoids it with no problem.
Kick throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nuvaqirq.#T4#
Nuvaqirq rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kick moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kick raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nuvaqirq misses with an uppercut
and Kick counters with a head kick.
Nuvaqirq throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kick counters with a leg kick.
No joy there for Nuvaqirq, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kick feints a counter leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nuvaqirq will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kick tries to clinch but Nuvaqirq is having none of it.
Kick doesn't manage to clinch there - Nuvaqirq circles away.
Nuvaqirq tries to clinch up.
Kick throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nuvaqirq misses with a few strikes there. #T5#
Nuvaqirq swings widly with a right hand
and Kick counters with a solid body kick.
Nuvaqirq throws a series of punches but Kick moves out of range.
Kick looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kick lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nuvaqirq lands a nice looking body shot.
Kick lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kick lands a high kick!
Kick ducks under a wild hook from Nuvaqirq.
A swing and a miss from Nuvaqirq.
Nuvaqirq swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kick counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Nuvaqirq chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kick can pounce on him. #T6#
Kick lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nuvaqirq will feel that in the morning.
Kick lands a high kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nuvaqirq misses with a straight right.
Nuvaqirq moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKick.
Nuvaqirq misses with a wild combination.
Kick unleashes a big counter combination but Nuvaqirq bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kick scoring well with a low kick there.
Nuvaqirq misses with a series of wild punches.
Kick looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T7#
Nuvaqirq wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nuvaqirq connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nuvaqirq misses with a double jab.
Kick ducks under a wild hook from Nuvaqirq.
Kick connects with an inside leg kick.
Nuvaqirq misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kick.
Kick showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nuvaqirq.
Kick shapes to counter with a head kick.
Nuvaqirq fails to land with a series of punches.
Kick is looking for the big counter here.#T8#
Kick throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nuvaqirq.
Kick avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nuvaqirq misses with a combination
and Kick makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kick showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nuvaqirq.
Kick is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nuvaqirq will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nuvaqirq misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kick uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nuvaqirq.
Kick throws a fast counter high kick but Nuvaqirq manages to duck under it in time.#T9#
Kick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nuvaqirq throws the left hand but Kick avoids the punch easily.
Nuvaqirq fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL2#
Kick gets a clinch. #BC#
Nuvaqirq breaks from the clinch.
Nuvaqirq swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kick counters with a low kick, right behind Nuvaqirq 's knee.
Nuvaqirq misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kick is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Nuvaqirq throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kick.
A low kick lands for Kick.
Moby Kick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kajulik Nuvaqirq is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kick.

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 Kajulik Nuvaqirq.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nuvaqirq, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kajulik Nuvaqirq!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Kajulik Nuvaqirq waved his t-shirt featuring HELLS BALLS RECOVERY 's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: SPPS Evolution 5
Date: Dec 08, 2023

#R1#
Van Dorner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Soderberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Dorner.
Soderberg looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Van Dorner is fending him off so far but Soderberg persists. Nope, Van Dorner circles away and we're back to standing.
A nice side step and Van Dorner releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Soderberg just misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Soderberg shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Van Dorner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Soderberg. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Soderberg throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Van Dorner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Soderberg gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Soderberg slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soderberg preventing the sweep.
Van Dorner wants to get back to his feet but Soderberg is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Van Dorner keeping moving, preventing Soderberg from controlling successfully. #T1#
Soderberg is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Soderberg won't allow Van Dorner to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Soderberg shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Van Dorner counters with a slapping leg kick.
Van Dorner throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Soderberg feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Van Dorner working a defensive guard here.
Soderberg slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Soderberg throws a big elbow that misses. #T2##SUB#
Soderberg drops back, looking for a kneebar! Van Dorner looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Van Dorner looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Van Dorner! #REVB#
Van Dorner tries to stand but Soderberg controls the position and pulls Van Dorner into his guard.
Soderberg keeping moving, preventing Van Dorner from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Soderberg working for a triangle but Van Dorner defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Dorner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soderberg is trying to keep Van Dorner in close. #T3#
Van Dorner wants to stand but Soderberg is controlling his posture from full guard.
Soderberg wants to sweep here but Van Dorner controlling him for the moment.
Van Dorner is looking to work some ground and pound but Soderberg has wrist control.
Soderberg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Van Dorner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Van Dorner trying to control but Soderberg is working from the bottom.
Van Dorner is stalling in the full guard.
Soderberg manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Van Dorner manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Soderberg not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Soderberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Dorner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soderberg looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Krister Soderberg dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Van Dorner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Soderberg.
Van Dorner lands with a nice body punch.
Van Dorner throws a chopping leg kick but Soderberg manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Van Dorner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Soderberg shoots in for a double leg but Van Dorner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Van Dorner misses with a kick to the body.
Soderberg has a takedown stuffed.
We've been informed that Van Dorner has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Van Dorner fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Soderberg has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Dorner shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Soderberg shoots in but Van Dorner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krister Soderberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Dorner throws a sloppy head kick and Soderberg moves out of range easily.
Van Dorner throws a wild body kick that Soderberg sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Van Dorner throws a head kick but Soderberg moves out of range.
Van Dorner takes a swing at Soderberg's ribcage but misses.
Van Dorner chopping away at his opponent's legs. #TD#
Soderberg scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Van Dorner is looking to control Soderberg's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Van Dorner avoid being mounted?
Van Dorner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Van Dorner is refusing to be controlled, as Soderberg sits in half guard.
Van Dorner pushes Soderberg off looking to stand but Soderberg dives back in and keeps control.
Soderberg works his foot free and advances to mount.
Krister Soderberg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Van Dorner is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Soderberg takes Van Dorner's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Van Dorner is in trouble.
Van Dorner is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Soderberg. #SUB#
Van Dorner preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Soderberg.
Soderberg is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Soderberg missing with strikes from the back. #T3#
Van Dorner trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Soderberg biding his time, controlling Van Dorner.
Van Dorner is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Van Dorner controlling Soderberg 's hands. #SUB#
Soderberg has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Van Dorner is in real trouble here. Soderberg gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Van Dorner is tapping out! Soderberg wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Krister Soderberg!
During a confident post fight interview, Krister Soderberg thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SPPS Evolution 2
Date: Nov 17, 2023

#R1#
Santos shoots in and drives through. Van Dorner sprawls well.
Van Dorner moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Van Dorner lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Santos dives in and grabs Van Dorner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Van Dorner pushes down on Santos's head and hops out.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Van Dorner. Santos shrugs it off though.
Santos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Van Dorner.
Van Dorner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Santos definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Santos shoots in for a takedown but Van Dorner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Santos. 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.
Santos darts in looking for a takedown but Van Dorner gets double underhooks and turns Santos into the cage.
Van Dorner displaying some good clinch control by pressing Santos up against the cage.#BC2#
Van Dorner breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Santos goes for a double leg but Van Dorner avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Van Dorner continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Van Dorner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Van Dorner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Santos takes a kick to the side of the head.
Santos tries for a takedown but Van Dorner circles away easily
and Van Dorner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Santos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Van Dorner.
Santos misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Van Dorner moves into the clinch.
Santos takes an elbow to the forehead.
Good body shot from Van Dorner.
A hook to the body from Van Dorner. #BC2#
Van Dorner breaks from the clinch.
Kajulik Van Dorner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Santos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Van Dorner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Santos somewhat.
Despite the aggression on Van Dorner's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Leonardo Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Santos shoots in for a takedown but Van Dorner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Van Dorner.
Santos half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Van Dorner misses with a body punch #TD#
and Santos counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Santos.
Van Dorner wants to get back to his feet but Santos passes into half guard. #REVB#
Santos trying to control the action but Van Dorner is working from the bottom.
Santos prevents Van Dorner from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Van Dorner manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Van Dorner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Santos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Santos wants to pass the guard but Van Dorner is keeping the position.
Van Dorner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Santos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Santos pushes down on Van Dorner's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Van Dorner pushes Santos off looking to stand but Santos dives back in and keeps control. #SUB2#
Van Dorner actively working from the bottom here.
Santos content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Santos 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.
Van Dorner is controlling Santos's trapped leg to prevent Santos from advancing to side control.
Van Dorner felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Santos is working for a kimura but Van Dorner is defending it quite comfortably.
Santos wants to control but Van Dorner is keeping him busy.
Van Dorner is trying to stand up here but Santos is controlling him well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB#
Santos is looking for a kimura but Van Dorner is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Santos to get the leverage. #SUB#
Santos seems to be working for a kimura but Van Dorner defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Santos is trying to work for a kimura but Van Dorner is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kajulik Van Dorner dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Santos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Van Dorner tries to avoid it but Santos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Van Dorner to the ground. Van Dorner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Van Dorner stuffs the takedown.
Santos throws an off balance right hand
and Van Dorner counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Santos is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Santos avoids the head kick by Van Dorner.
Santos shoots in but Van Dorner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Van Dorner.
Santos throws a hook but Van Dorner avoids it easily.
Santos shoots in for a takedown but Van Dorner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Dorner throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Santos.
Santos dives in and grabs Van Dorner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Van Dorner pushes down on Santos's head and hops out.
Van Dorner with the inside leg kick.
Santos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T1#
Santos throws a right and a left that Van Dorner avoids nicely.
Van Dorner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Van Dorner throws a hook to the side of Santos's head but Santos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Santos half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Van Dorner.
Santos darts in looking for a takedown but Van Dorner gets double underhooks and turns Santos into the cage. #BC2#
Van Dorner breaks the clinch.
A head kick from Van Dorner lands but Santos takes it in his stride.
The fighters circle momentarily. Van Dorner darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Santos shoots in for a takedown but Van Dorner shows good takedown defense.
Santos shoots in for a double leg but Van Dorner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Van Dorner tries to counter by closing the distance.
Santos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Santos.
Santos shoots for a double leg takedown but Van Dorner sprawls well. He's pushed Santos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Van Dorner misses.
Santos with a poor takedown
and Van Dorner makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Van Dorner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Dorner lands a head kick. Santos smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Santos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Dorner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Santos appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Van Dorner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Dorner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Santos moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Dorner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Santos blocks a head kick by Van Dorner.
Santos shoots in but Van Dorner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Santos has a takedown stuffed.
Van Dorner raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A head kick from Van Dorner lands but Santos takes it in his stride.
Van Dorner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Santos or perhaps it was just good defense by Van Dorner, which made it look bad.
Van Dorner unleashes a big counter combination but Santos bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Van Dorner throws a head kick but Santos moves out of range.
Van Dorner looks to score with a jab to the body but Santos is just out of range.
Santos appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T4#
Santos shoots for a takedown but Van Dorner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Van Dorner lands with an uppercut that bounces Santos off the cage and back into range.
Van Dorner misses with a head kick.
Santos attempts a counter takedown but Van Dorner avoids it well and moves away.
Van Dorner plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Santos throws a lazy right hand but Van Dorner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Dorner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Van Dorner throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Santos slips under a jab from Van Dorner.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santos with a lazy takedown attempt
and Van Dorner counters with a head kick. That will keep Santos thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Van Dorner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Santos throws out the jab.
Santos with a lazy takedown attempt
and Van Dorner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kajulik Van Dorner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Santos misses the target.
Van Dorner throws a counter combo.
Santos with a poor takedown
and Van Dorner counters with a stiff right hand.
Santos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Santos goes for a double leg but Van Dorner avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Van Dorner continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Van Dorner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Santos throws a jab when Van Dorner was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Dorner! But no joy.
Santos shoots in looking for a takedown. Van Dorner tries to sprawl out of it but Santos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Van Dorner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Dorner lands a two punch combo.
Van Dorner scores with a head kick. Santos tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T1#
Santos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Van Dorner circles away.
Santos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Van Dorner swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Santos misses with a takedown
and Van Dorner counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Van Dorner connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Van Dorner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Van Dorner as he connects with a hook.
Santos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Van Dorner counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#Santos is rocked!
Horrible takedown attempt by Santos or perhaps it was just good defense by Van Dorner, which made it look bad.
Van Dorner wants to counter with a clinch but Santos pushes him away.#T2#
Van Dorner misses with a body shot.
Van Dorner throws a nice head kick!
Oh Santos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A combination from Van Dorner does no damage.
Santos misses with a takedown attempt
and Van Dorner counters with a series of strikes. Santos will be more careful next time no doubt.
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!
Santos with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Van Dorner counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Van Dorner manages to break the clinch.
Santos with a lazy takedown attempt
and Van Dorner counters with an outside leg kick.
Van Dorner connects with a looping right hand.
Kajulik Van Dorner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circle, before Van Dorner throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Santos's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Van Dorner lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Kajulik Van Dorner!
Kajulik Van Dorner made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I am the beast I worship.'.

Event: CFC 598
Date: Oct 20, 2023

#R1##CL#
Muir has closed the distance and engaged Nuvaqirq in a clinch.
Nuvaqirq can't break the clinch.
Muir tries to work over Nuvaqirq's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Muir missing with knees to the body.
Muir lands a body punch in the clinch.
Muir misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nuvaqirq tries to break the clinch but Muir is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Nuvaqirq's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nuvaqirq has had enough of the clinch but Muir keeps him there for the moment.
Nuvaqirq is looking to break free of the clinch but Muir has double underhooks.
Muir tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nuvaqirq taking a breather.
Muir is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nuvaqirq is defending well for now.
Muir misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuvaqirq stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A hook to the body from Muir.
Muir has a couple of punches blocked by Nuvaqirq.
Muir keeps control of Nuvaqirq as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Nuvaqirq's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nuvaqirq swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Muir connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1##CL#
Muir moves into the clinch.
Muir working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Muir.
Nuvaqirq has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Muir tries to land knees in the clinch but Nuvaqirq avoids the damage to the body.
Muir trying to land knees to the body.
Nuvaqirq blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Muir with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Muir lands with a short shot to the head.
Muir scores with a shoulder strike.
Muir is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nuvaqirq is defending well for now.
Muir keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nuvaqirq's efforts to push away.
Nuvaqirq managing to block the knees to the body from Muir.
Nuvaqirq blocks a body shot from Muir.
Muir makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nuvaqirq blocks the elbow strike.
Nuvaqirq blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Muir is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nuvaqirq is defending well for now.
Nuvaqirq struggles to land a body shot inside as Muir controls his hands.
Muir looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Muir tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nuvaqirq's elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muir tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Muir keeps control of Nuvaqirq as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nuvaqirq doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Muir tries to land a knee to the head but Nuvaqirq blocks with his arms.
Muir prevents Nuvaqirq from breaking the clinch.
Nuvaqirq wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Nuvaqirq pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nuvaqirq takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Muir scores with a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Muir.
Nuvaqirq lands a jab.
Muir throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3#
A slow jab from Nuvaqirq misses its intended target.
Muir closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nuvaqirq counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Douglas Muir has been cut.#CL#
Muir clinches up with Nuvaqirq and pushes him back against the cage.
Muir tries a knee to the head but Nuvaqirq blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Muir scores with a nice short uppercut.
Muir looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Muir gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Muir misses with an elbow over the top.
Nuvaqirq prevents a body shot from Muir.
Muir misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nuvaqirq.
Nuvaqirq blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Muir tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nuvaqirq's elbow.
Muir throws a head punch that misses.
Nuvaqirq avoiding damage as Muir throws knees to the body.
Nuvaqirq tries to circle away but Muir has him pinned against the cage.
Muir misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Muir keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nuvaqirq's efforts to push away.
Nuvaqirq avoiding damage as Muir throws knees to the body. #BC2#
Nuvaqirq escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nuvaqirq circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Muir has closed the distance and engaged Nuvaqirq in a clinch.
Muir has a couple of punches blocked by Nuvaqirq.
Nuvaqirq tries to break free but Muir pushes him back against the cage.
Muir looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muir tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Muir misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nuvaqirq. #BC2#
Nuvaqirq breaks from the clinch.
Muir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Muir misses with a head kick.
Nuvaqirq avoids the head kick by Muir.
Nuvaqirq unleashes a big counter combination but Muir bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nuvaqirq falls off balance throwing a combination
and Muir counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Douglas Muir dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Douglas Muir's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A swing and a miss from Nuvaqirq.
Muir throws a sloppy head kick and Nuvaqirq moves out of range easily.
Nuvaqirq throws a low kick but it's checked well by Muir.
Douglas Muir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muir fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nuvaqirq misses with a low kick.
Nuvaqirq takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nuvaqirq throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nuvaqirq throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nuvaqirq keeps the fight on the outside.
Nuvaqirq looks to score with a jab to the body but Muir is just out of range.
Nuvaqirq connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuvaqirq misses with a few strikes there. #CL2#
Nuvaqirq has taken the fight to the clinch.
Muir lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Muir.
Nuvaqirq has had enough of the clinch but Muir keeps him there for the moment.
Nuvaqirq is breathing heavily.
Muir keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nuvaqirq's efforts to push away.#T1#
Nuvaqirq blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nuvaqirq blocks an elbow strike.
Muir keeps control of Nuvaqirq as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nuvaqirq blocks a body shot from Muir.
Nuvaqirq on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nuvaqirq on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Muir lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Muir.
Nuvaqirq tries to circle away but Muir has him pinned against the cage.
Muir misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nuvaqirq.
Nuvaqirq on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Muir can't find room to land a body shot as Nuvaqirq controls the action.
Muir lands a hook to the side of the head.
Muir tries to land knees in the clinch but Nuvaqirq avoids the damage to the body.
Muir tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Muir lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Muir prevents a body shot from Nuvaqirq.
Nuvaqirq blocks an elbow strike.
Nuvaqirq blocks an elbow strike.
Nuvaqirq blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Muir misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nuvaqirq tries to break the clinch but Muir is controlling the position.
Muir scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The referee calls for Nuvaqirq to work.
Muir misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nuvaqirq.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muir keeps control of Nuvaqirq as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Muir looking to throw knees to the head but Nuvaqirq is blocking nicely.
Muir lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nuvaqirq prevents a body shot from Muir.
Muir looking to throw knees to the head but Nuvaqirq is blocking nicely.
Muir using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nuvaqirq has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Muir with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T3#
Nuvaqirq can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Nuvaqirq breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Nuvaqirq, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Muir pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Muir misses with a series of wild punches.
Nuvaqirq tries to bum rush Muir with a series of wild strikes but Muir uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kajulik Nuvaqirq seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Muir wants to clinch.
No joy there for Nuvaqirq, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nuvaqirq throws a hook to the side of Muir's head but Muir sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nuvaqirq rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Muir moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nuvaqirq just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMuir.#CL#
Muir has Nuvaqirq up against the cage in a clinch.
Muir lands a hook that snaps the head of Nuvaqirq backwards. #T4#
Muir missing with knees to the body.
Nuvaqirq has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Muir lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nuvaqirq.
Nice body punch from Muir - that landed with a thud.
Muir misses with a hook to the ribs.
Muir is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nuvaqirq is defending well for now.
Muir tries a knee to the head but Nuvaqirq blocks it.
Nuvaqirq is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Muir missing with knees to the body.
Muir works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
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!
Nuvaqirq managing to block the knees to the body from Muir.
Nuvaqirq is trying to break the clinch but Muir is controlling him.
Nuvaqirq tries to circle away but Muir has him pinned against the cage.
Muir missing with knees to the body.
Nuvaqirq is trying to break the clinch but Muir has him pressed against the cage.
Muir stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Douglas Muir dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Douglas Muir's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Muir throws a head kick that Nuvaqirq semi-blocks.
Muir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nuvaqirq dodges the punch combination from Muir.
Nuvaqirq avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nuvaqirq rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Muir moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Muir takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nuvaqirq misses with a jab, cross combination.
Muir was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nuvaqirq throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Muir.
A head kick misses from Muir.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muir throws a sloppy head kick and Nuvaqirq moves out of range easily.
Muir is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nuvaqirq can do to turn this around?
Nuvaqirq looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nuvaqirq takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Muir misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Muir looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Muir misses with the combination. #T1#
No joy there for Nuvaqirq, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Muir throws a big counter combination but Nuvaqirq scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Muir lands with a slapping head kick.
Nuvaqirq looks to land a combination but Muir avoids it well.
Muir fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Muir throws a nice head kick!
Nuvaqirq misses with a shot to the body
and Muir counters with a two punch combo.
Muir misses with the combination.
Nuvaqirq avoids the head kick by Muir.
Nuvaqirq looks to land a combination but Muir avoids it well.
A head kick from Muir lands but Nuvaqirq takes it in his stride.
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!
Muir's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nuvaqirq connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Muir scrambles back to his feet.
Nuvaqirq throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
Muir dodges the punch combination from Nuvaqirq.
Muir bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nuvaqirq takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nuvaqirq fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Muir looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Muir wants to clinch up but Nuvaqirq keeps it at a distance.
Nuvaqirq is looking for the big counter here.
Nuvaqirq is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Muir throws a head kick that misses
and Nuvaqirq counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Muir pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nuvaqirq throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Muir makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nuvaqirq throws a body punch but Muir moves out of range.
Douglas Muir is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nuvaqirq swats away the attempt to clinch by Muir.
Nuvaqirq throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Muir looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Nuvaqirq swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
A punch combination from Nuvaqirq misses.
Muir lands a jab-cross combination. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nuvaqirq has had enough of the clinch but Muir keeps him there for the moment.
Nuvaqirq is trying to force a seperation but Muir has the dominant position.
Muir is leaning against Nuvaqirq and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Muir tries a knee to the head but Nuvaqirq blocks it.
Muir scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Muir throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nuvaqirq has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Muir is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nuvaqirq is defending well for now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Muir creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Muir pushes off an throws an elbow but Nuvaqirq leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nuvaqirq avoiding damage as Muir throws knees to the body.
Muir lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Muir fails to land. #T4#
Muir throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nuvaqirq takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muir tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nuvaqirq's elbow.
Muir struggles to land a body shot inside as Nuvaqirq controls his hands.
Nuvaqirq is trying to break the clinch but Muir has him pressed against the cage.
Muir softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nuvaqirq is stalling here.
Muir swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Muir keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nuvaqirq's efforts to push away.
Nuvaqirq is trying to push Muir away but Muir has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nuvaqirq tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nuvaqirq tries to break the clinch but Muir is controlling the position.
A body shot lands from Muir.
Kajulik Nuvaqirq has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nuvaqirq wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

And that's the end of the fight!
Douglas Muir showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Muir, 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Douglas Muir!

Event: HRL26 Murray vs Hall
Date: Oct 16, 2023

#R1##TD#
Kwondo shoots in and gets a takedown into Moore's guard.
Moore lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Kwondo preventing the sweep.
Kwondo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moore swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Moore throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Moore had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kwondo defends it easily.#SUB2#
Moore had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kwondo defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Moore isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kwondo stacks Moore on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kwondo!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kwondo trying to control the action but Moore is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Kwondo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Moore knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Kwondo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Moore, who protects the arm well.
Moore tries to buck Kwondo off but Kwondo is having none of it.
Moore taking a bit of punishment here - Kwondo scoring with strikes.
Moore tries to buck Kwondo off but Kwondo is having none of it.#T2##SUB#
Kwondo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Moore, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Kwondo is trying to get an arm triangle but Moore is defending well.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.#SUB#
Kwondo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Moore is not content to let Kwondo control the position.
Moore is trying to control Kwondo's posture but Kwondo avoids it. #T3#
Sloppy strikes there by Kwondo.
Moore is looking for a sweep.
Moore defending against the ground and pound. #SUB#
Kwondo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Moore has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Kwondo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kwondo lands a decent elbow from side control. #T4#
Kwondo sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Moore is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Moore sneaks back into half guard.
Kwondo is pressing down on Moore's thigh, looking to free his foot. Moore is holding on for now.
Moore tries to get to full guard but Kwondo has control of the leg.
Moore really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kwondo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Moore trying to control but Kwondo postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Moore looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kwondo trying to control the action but Moore is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tye Kwondo 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##TD2#
Moore shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kwondo trying to hold on to Moore's head to control him but Moore postures up.
Moore seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Moore is looking for a kimura but Kwondo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Moore to get the leverage.
Kwondo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Moore is working away from the top position though.
Moore is looking to take a break and control but Kwondo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kwondo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore prevents Kwondo from improving his position.
Kwondo is refusing to be controlled, as Moore sits in half guard. #T1#
Kwondo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kwondo.
Kwondo controls Moore momentarily but Moore frees himself. #SUB2#
Moore drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kwondo dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Kwondo trying to control but Moore is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Moore throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kwondo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Moore works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Kwondo advances to half guard.
Moore controlling the position well.
Kwondo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Moore does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Moore tries to roll over but Kwondo keeps him under control.
Moore is staying active underneath Kwondo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Moore tries to roll over but Kwondo keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Moore looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kwondo lands a nice short elbow.#T3##SUB#
Kwondo looking for a submission but Moore manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Tye Kwondo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Kwondo drops back looking for a leg! Moore is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Moore manages to kick Kwondo off! Kwondo jumps back into Moore's guard. #SUB2#
Moore escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kwondo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kwondo controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Moore looking for a guillotine here but Kwondo defends easily. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Moore looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kwondo has picked Moore up and slammed him! Moore can't keep hold of the triangle and Kwondo manages to pass to side control!#SUB#
Kwondo swings around for an armbar but Moore sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kwondo's guard.
Moore pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kwondo is keeping the position for now.
Moore controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Moore wants to pass the guard but Kwondo is keeping the position.
Moore is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kwondo looking for a guillotine here but Moore defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Namond Moore will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Moore gets a double leg takedown into Kwondo's guard.
Moore throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kwondo pulls Moore in close to his closed guard and prevents Moore from doing any damage or advancing position.
Moore tries to free his leg and advance position but Kwondo is retaining full guard.
Moore has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kwondo is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kwondo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kwondo keeping moving, preventing Moore from controlling successfully.
Kwondo has Moore pulled in close to control his posture.
Moore must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1##SUB#
Kwondo looking for a guillotine here but Moore defends easily. #SUB2#
Moore drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kwondo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kwondo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kwondo! #REVR#
Moore tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kwondo in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Moore tries to escape but Kwondo is in control.
Kwondo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moore can do to turn this around?#T2#
You can see the frustration on Moore's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kwondo has control of an arm but Moore manages to advance to Kwondo's back!
Kwondo can't escape the position.
Moore misses with a punch to the head.
Kwondo rolls, trying to escape but Moore keeps control of the position.
Kwondo trying to control the hands but Moore won't let him. #SUB2#
Moore looking for the RNC.
Moore takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Moore has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kwondo has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Kwondo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #T3##SUB2#
Moore 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. #SUB2#
Moore is looking for a kimura here.
Kwondo is controlling Moore's trapped leg to prevent Moore from advancing to side control.
Kwondo is trying to maintain the position but Moore is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Moore is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kwondo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kwondo wants to improve his position but Moore is controlling well.
Kwondo wants to control but Moore is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kwondo punching from the bottom. #SUB#
Kwondo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moore pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Moore is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Moore takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Namond Moore!

Event: HRL21
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Moore scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Munoz preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Munoz is defending against the submission attempts here by Moore.
Munoz is trying to maintain the position but Moore is very close to passing his half guard.
Munoz is looking for a sweep. Moore is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Munoz works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore trying to control but Munoz is working from the bottom.
Moore won't allow Munoz to sweep him here.
Moore wants to pass the guard but Munoz is keeping the position.
Munoz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Munoz keeping moving, preventing Moore from controlling successfully. #T1#
Munoz wants to sweep here but Moore controlling him for the moment.
Moore is looking to pass into half guard but Munoz pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Munoz is in guard.#REVR#
Munoz throws a big right hand that misses.
Munoz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Moore has his foot on Munoz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Munoz works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Munoz connects with a couple of short punches.
Munoz trying to control but Moore is working from the bottom.
Moore looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Munoz puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Munoz drops an elbow to the side of Moore's head.
Moore is trying to control but can't.
Munoz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
Munoz trying to control from half guard but Moore is working away.
Munoz lands strikes from half guard.
Munoz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Munoz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Moore looking for submissions off his back.
Moore wants to control but Munoz is keeping busy.
Munoz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Munoz winds up and cracks Moore with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Munoz winds up and cracks Moore with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Munoz working Moore over with strikes. #ROC#Moore is rocked!
Munoz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moore keeps working. #T3#
Munoz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Moore is still in real trouble! Can Munoz finish him?
Moore is looking for a sweep. Munoz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Moore seems to have recovered his senses.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Munoz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Moore looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Munoz sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Moore is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Munoz pulls his head out easily.
Munoz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
Moore makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Moore.
Munoz is in close to Moore's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Munoz is working Moore over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Moore working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Munoz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Munoz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Moore keeping moving, preventing Munoz from controlling successfully.
Munoz cracks Moore with a solid left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Munoz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Moore is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Moore is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Munoz is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Munoz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Moore bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Munoz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Moore's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Munoz moves into full guard.
Munoz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Moore works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Moore passes into side control, despite Munoz's attempt to control the position.
Munoz gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munoz is controlling Moore's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB2#
Moore seems to be working for a kimura but Munoz defends the submission attempt.#T1##SUB2#
Moore is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Munoz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Munoz tries to roll over but Moore keeps him under control.
Munoz is controlling Moore's trapped leg to prevent Moore from advancing to side control.
Munoz is trying to get back to full guard.
Moore trying to control from Munoz's half guard. Munoz has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Munoz 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#
Moore makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Moore.#T2#
Moore is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Munoz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Moore is trying to control the position but Munoz postures up.
Munoz forces his way into half guard.
Moore wants to control but Munoz passes into side.
Munoz tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Moore can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Munoz working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Munoz working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Munoz cracks Moore with a big elbow.
Moore is trying to control Munoz's posture but Munoz avoids it.
Munoz is looking to take a break and control but Moore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Moore is looking to regain half guard here but Munoz keeps moving and retains side control.
Moore tries to control but Munoz manages to take his back.
Johnny Munoz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Munoz. #T4#
Munoz has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Moore.
Munoz lands a series of strikes from the back and Moore goes limp! The ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Munoz!

Event: CFC 589
Date: Sep 15, 2023

#R1#
Nuvaqirq takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nuvaqirq misses the shot to the body.
A head kick from Feijo lands but Nuvaqirq takes it in his stride.
A nice leg kick lands there from Feijo.
A good leg kick by Feijo. #KD2#
Nuvaqirq drops Feijo with a beautiful combination! Feijo stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Nuvaqirq is looking for the KO!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nuvaqirq throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nuvaqirq walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nuvaqirq looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Feijo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Feijo backs off Nuvaqirq throws a huge counter combo but Feijo manages to avoid it all.
Feijo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nuvaqirq counters with a three punch combo that has Feijo backing up. Feijo nods at Nuvaqirq to acknowledge the strikes.#ROC2#Feijo is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Chico Feijo has been cut.
Feijo throws a sloppy head kick and Nuvaqirq moves out of range easily.
Nuvaqirq unleashes a big counter combination but Feijo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Feijo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nuvaqirq looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A head kick from Feijo lands but Nuvaqirq takes it in his stride.
Feijo throws a leg kick which misses Nuvaqirq's front leg but catches the back leg as Nuvaqirq tries to avoid it.
Feijo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nuvaqirq checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T1#
Feijo scoring well with a low kick there.
Feijo connects with an inside leg kick.
Feijo throws a sloppy head kick and Nuvaqirq moves out of range easily.
Nuvaqirq throws a lazy uppercut
and Feijo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A leg kick checked by Nuvaqirq.
Feijo throws a head kick that misses.
Nuvaqirq wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A left lands for Nuvaqirq.
Feijo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nuvaqirq fails to land with a series of punches.
Feijo slips a jab and a cross from Nuvaqirq.
Feijo looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Feijo scores with a spinning back kick!
Good leg kick by Feijo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Feijo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nuvaqirq misses with a straight right.
Feijo dodges the punch combination from Nuvaqirq. #T2#
Feijo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Feijo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nuvaqirq takes a step back to recover.
Nuvaqirq walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Feijo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Feijo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nuvaqirq.
Nuvaqirq showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Feijo.
Feijo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Feijo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nuvaqirq throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Feijo.
Nuvaqirq misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Feijo.
Nuvaqirq throws a right and a left that Feijo avoids nicely.
Feijo lands with a slapping head kick.
Feijo throws a leg kick which misses Nuvaqirq's front leg but catches the back leg as Nuvaqirq tries to avoid it.
Feijo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T3##CL2#
Nuvaqirq moves into the clinch.
Feijo tries to throw a body punch but Nuvaqirq avoids it by throwing Feijo back against the cage.
Feijo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nuvaqirq's elbow.
Feijo tries a body shot but Nuvaqirq blocks it.
Nuvaqirq blocks an uppercut.
Nuvaqirq is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Feijo keeps control of Nuvaqirq as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Feijo lands a left hand.
Nuvaqirq is trying to break free.#BC#
Feijo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chico Feijo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Feijo thumps Nuvaqirq with a low kick.
Feijo catches Nuvaqirq with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nuvaqirq falls off balance throwing a combination
and Feijo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Good leg kick by Feijo.
No joy there for Nuvaqirq, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Feijo looks to land a left hand but Nuvaqirq moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Feijo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Feijo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from Nuvaqirq.
Feijo lands with a nice body kick.
Feijo looks to land a combination but Nuvaqirq avoids it well.
Feijo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Feijo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nuvaqirq backs up against the cage.
Nuvaqirq throws a right hand that Feijo ducks under and follows up with a left that Feijo also avoids with ease.
Nice defenses there by Feijo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No joy there for Nuvaqirq, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Feijo keeps Nuvaqirq at a distance using the push kick.
Feijo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Feijo throws a head kick that half lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chico Feijo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chico Feijo's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Nuvaqirq on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nuvaqirq throws a right and a left that Feijo avoids nicely.
Feijo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nuvaqirq has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nuvaqirq swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Feijo throws a nice head kick!
Feijo throws the kick towards the body but Nuvaqirq avoids it.
Nuvaqirq missing with a left hand there. Feijo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nuvaqirq moves out of range of the body kick from Feijo.
Nuvaqirq throws a hook but Feijo blocks it.
Feijo is looking for a counter combo.
A swing and a miss from Nuvaqirq.
Nuvaqirq bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Feijo's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuvaqirq scores with a jab to the body.
Feijo blocks a jab.
Feijo is looking to chop away at Nuvaqirq's legs.
Feijo throws a head kick but Nuvaqirq moves out of range.
Nuvaqirq has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Feijo.
Nuvaqirq throws out a loose jab but Feijo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Feijo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nuvaqirq can do to turn this around?#T1#
Nuvaqirq misses with a body shot
and Feijo counters with a stiff right hand.
Nuvaqirq throws a series of punches but Feijo avoids them all with ease.
Feijo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nuvaqirq is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nuvaqirq tries to move into range but Feijo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Feijo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nuvaqirq! But no joy.
Feijo looks for the body kick but Nuvaqirq saw that one coming.
Feijo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Feijo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Feijo dodges the punch combination from Nuvaqirq. #CL2#
Feijo gets tackled into the cage by Nuvaqirq. Nuvaqirq maintains the clinch.
Feijo fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Feijo misses with a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on Nuvaqirq's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nuvaqirq doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Nuvaqirq breaks from the clinch.
Nuvaqirq throws a combination that misses
and Feijo counters with a head kick. That will keep Nuvaqirq thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Feijo - that will leave a mark!
Nuvaqirq thuds a left hand into Feijo's body.
Feijo throws a leg kick which misses Nuvaqirq's front leg but catches the back leg as Nuvaqirq tries to avoid it.
Nuvaqirq will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Feijo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Feijo ducks right into an uppercut from Nuvaqirq.
Feijo tries to work over Nuvaqirq's front leg with a kick but Nuvaqirq checks it.
Feijo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #T3#
Feijo scores with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Nuvaqirq throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Feijo keeps Nuvaqirq at a distance using the push kick.
Nuvaqirq takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nuvaqirq takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Feijo with the inside leg kick.
Nuvaqirq's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Feijo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nuvaqirq misses with a wild body shot.
Feijo throws a wild body kick that Nuvaqirq sees coming a mile off.
Feijo scores with a spinning back kick!
A low kick from Feijo misses
and Nuvaqirq counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A punch lands to the side of Feijo 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL#
Feijo clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nuvaqirq wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Feijo can't find room to land a body shot as Nuvaqirq controls the action. #T4#
Feijo working aggressively here. #BC#
Feijo breaks from the clinch.
Nuvaqirq sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Feijo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Feijo.
A jab from Nuvaqirq finds it's way through Feijo's defenses.
Nuvaqirq misses with a wild body shot.
Feijo scores with a leg kick.
Nuvaqirq throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Feijo.
Feijo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nuvaqirq let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nuvaqirq misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Feijo.
Nice body kick from Feijo.
Chico Feijo is winning the standup battle so far.
Nuvaqirq is breathing heavily.
Feijo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Feijo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Feijo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chico Feijo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chico Feijo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3##CL#
Feijo clinches.
Feijo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nuvaqirq wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nuvaqirq wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Feijo has him pressed against the cage.
Feijo throws a head punch that misses.
Nuvaqirq tries to circle away but Feijo has him pinned against the cage.
Feijo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Feijo scores with a shoulder strike.
Feijo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Feijo misses with a punch to the body.
Nuvaqirq wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Feijo has him pressed against the cage.
Nuvaqirq blocks a body shot from Feijo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feijo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nuvaqirq to keep the fight standing.
Feijo tries to throw a body punch but Nuvaqirq avoids it by throwing Feijo back against the cage. #BC2#
Nuvaqirq manages to break the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Feijo. Beautiful body shot.
Feijo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nuvaqirq has time to react.
A head kick misses from Feijo. #T1#
Nuvaqirq blocks the body kick.
Nuvaqirq fails to land with a series of punches.
Feijo misses with a body shot.
Nuvaqirq swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nuvaqirq throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nuvaqirq falls off balance throwing a combination
and Feijo counters with an outside leg kick.
Nuvaqirq takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nuvaqirq walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Feijo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Feijo scores with a push kick.
Nuvaqirq tries to bum rush Feijo with a series of wild strikes but Feijo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Feijo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nuvaqirq.
Feijo throws a sloppy head kick and Nuvaqirq moves out of range easily.
A nice combination there by Feijo.
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!
Nuvaqirq tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Nuvaqirq checks a leg kick nicely.
Nuvaqirq shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Feijo eats them both and turns towards Nuvaqirq to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nuvaqirq throws a combination that misses
and Feijo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nuvaqirq lands a head shot.
Nuvaqirq pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nuvaqirq throws a looping overhand right but Feijo ducks down to avoid it.
Nuvaqirq tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kajulik Nuvaqirq is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Feijo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A head kick misses from Feijo.
Nuvaqirq will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nuvaqirq misses with the combination.
Nuvaqirq throws a right hand that Feijo ducks under and follows up with a left that Feijo also avoids with ease.#T3#
A solid body kick from Feijo.
Feijo is looking to slow Nuvaqirq down with leg kicks.
Feijo ducks under a wild hook from Nuvaqirq.
Feijo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nuvaqirq.
Nuvaqirq is looking to chop away at Feijo's legs.
Feijo lands with a nice body kick.
Feijo lands with a good body shot.
Feijo lands a nice hook to Nuvaqirq's body. Nuvaqirq takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Feijo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nuvaqirq waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Feijo.
Feijo throws a sloppy head kick and Nuvaqirq moves out of range easily.
Nuvaqirq misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Feijo.
A head kick from Feijo lands but Nuvaqirq takes it in his stride. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Feijo throws a head kick that misses.
Feijo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nuvaqirq takes a step back to recover.
Nuvaqirq throws a right hand that Feijo ducks under and follows up with a left that Feijo also avoids with ease.
A good leg kick by Feijo.
Nuvaqirq avoids the head kick by Feijo.
Nuvaqirq lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nuvaqirq swings for the body but Feijo moves out of range.
Nuvaqirq throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nuvaqirq throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Feijo counters with a nice kick to the body.
Nuvaqirq doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chico Feijo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Feijo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Feijo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nuvaqirq misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kajulik Nuvaqirq has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nuvaqirq throws a right hand that Feijo ducks under and follows up with a left that Feijo also avoids with ease.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chico Feijo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Feijo, 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chico Feijo!
During a confident post fight interview, Chico Feijo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SPFT #9
Date: Sep 03, 2023

#R1##TD#
Carlier decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Van Dorner is trying to escape back to his feet but Carlier uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Carlier wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Van Dorner, who protects the arm well.
Van Dorner is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Carlier tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Carlier has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Carlier is trying to get an arm triangle but Van Dorner is defending well.
Van Dorner is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Carlier is controlling him well.#T1#
Van Dorner wants to control but Carlier postures up.
Carlier controlling from side mount.
Van Dorner throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Carlier trying to control the position but Van Dorner is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carlier moves into full mount!
Van Dorner felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Van Dorner is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Carlier looking to control but Van Dorner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Carlier looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Carlier has control of Van Dorner's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Van Dorner regains control of the situation pretty easily. #T2#
Carlier controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Carlier has hold of Van Dorner's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Van Dorner manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Van Dorner is trying to stand up.
Carlier looking to control but Van Dorner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Van Dorner really wants to buck Carlier off and get back to his feet.
Van Dorner is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T3##SUB#
Carlier is working for a guillotine from mount but Van Dorner frees his head quite easily.
Van Dorner is controlling an arm, preventing Carlier from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest. #SUB#
Carlier working for a guillotine from mount but Van Dorner is in no mood to give up.
Van Dorner is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Carlier is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Van Dorner has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Van Dorner tries to hold on but Carlier postures up.#T4##SUB#
Carlier looking to secure an arm triangle but Van Dorner defends it well. #SUB#
Carlier has isolated one of Van Dorner's arms. Van Dorner looking to fight him off but Carlier twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tuur Carlier!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tuur Carlier waved his t-shirt featuring Fantasy Threads's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: HRL12:Petric vs Wilson
Date: Aug 27, 2023

#R1#
Moore doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dren Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Moore gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Dren Jr wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Moore seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Dren Jr is tapping! Wow, great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Namond Moore!

Event: CFC 582
Date: Aug 26, 2023

#R1#
Nuvaqirq steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Whoyoumessingwith. That one must have hurt.
Whoyoumessingwith moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The fighters circling - Nuvaqirq throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Whoyoumessingwith.
Nuvaqirq takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Whoyoumessingwith.
Whoyoumessingwith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nuvaqirq swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nuvaqirq looks to land a combination but Whoyoumessingwith avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuvaqirq moves out of range as Whoyoumessingwith throws a body kick. #CL2#
Whoyoumessingwith clinches up with Nuvaqirq and pushes him back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Whoyoumessingwith. #T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Nuvaqirq.
Whoyoumessingwith slows down the pace here.
Whoyoumessingwith scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Kajulik Nuvaqirq has been cut.
Whoyoumessingwith prevents Nuvaqirq from breaking the clinch.
Nuvaqirq wants to break the clinch but can't.
Whoyoumessingwith pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nuvaqirq letting Whoyoumessingwith take a breather here.
Nuvaqirq wants to get back to striking at distance but Whoyoumessingwith won't allow it. #T2##BC2#
Whoyoumessingwith breaks from the clinch.
Nuvaqirq throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Whoyoumessingwith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nuvaqirq, pushing him back against the cage.
Whoyoumessingwith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nuvaqirq backwards.
Nuvaqirq working hard to break the clinch.
A hook to the body from Whoyoumessingwith.
Nuvaqirq definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nuvaqirq looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Whoyoumessingwith takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A frustrated look appears on Nuvaqirq's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Whoyoumessingwith.
Whoyoumessingwith looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Whoyoumessingwith is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Whoyoumessingwith stalling against the cage.
Whoyoumessingwith leaning against his opponent.
Whoyoumessingwith receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Plutodontknow Whoyoumessingwith.
Whoyoumessingwith looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Whoyoumessingwith throws a series of punches but Nuvaqirq moves out of range.
Whoyoumessingwith takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Whoyoumessingwith walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nuvaqirq checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nuvaqirq goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Whoyoumessingwith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
Nuvaqirq stuns Whoyoumessingwith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nuvaqirq lands a body shot.
Whoyoumessingwith looks to clinch
enabling Nuvaqirq to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nuvaqirq throws a series of punches but Whoyoumessingwith moves out of range. #CL2#
Whoyoumessingwith instigates a clinch.
Nuvaqirq stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Whoyoumessingwith prevents Nuvaqirq from breaking the clinch.
Whoyoumessingwith is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nuvaqirq is trying to push Whoyoumessingwith away but Whoyoumessingwith has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Whoyoumessingwith.
The referee is keeping an eye on Whoyoumessingwith - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Plutodontknow Whoyoumessingwith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kajulik Nuvaqirq's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Whoyoumessingwith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nuvaqirq appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Plutodontknow Whoyoumessingwith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whoyoumessingwith throws a lazy uppercut
and Nuvaqirq counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
Nuvaqirq gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Whoyoumessingwith has Nuvaqirq pressed against the cage, preventing Nuvaqirq from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Whoyoumessingwith manages to break the clinch.
Kajulik Nuvaqirq is winning the standup battle so far.
Nuvaqirq ducks under a wild hook from Whoyoumessingwith.
Whoyoumessingwith moves out of range as Nuvaqirq strikes.
Whoyoumessingwith drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nuvaqirq defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Whoyoumessingwith. That's going to slow Nuvaqirq down.
Nuvaqirq throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Whoyoumessingwith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Whoyoumessingwith throws the kick towards the body but Nuvaqirq avoids it.#T1#
Nuvaqirq misses with a wild body shot.
Nuvaqirq tries to clinch up.
Whoyoumessingwith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kajulik Nuvaqirq is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Whoyoumessingwith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Nuvaqirq was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nuvaqirq misses with a double jab.
Whoyoumessingwith throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nuvaqirq's head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Whoyoumessingwith.
It looked like Nuvaqirq was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Whoyoumessingwith.
Nuvaqirq blocks a head kick by Whoyoumessingwith.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Whoyoumessingwith in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Nuvaqirq lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Whoyoumessingwith with a nice calf kick.
Nuvaqirq misses with a series of wild punches.
An inside leg kick lands from Whoyoumessingwith.
Nuvaqirq on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Whoyoumessingwith. Whoyoumessingwith obviously looking to wear him down. #CL#
Nuvaqirq clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whoyoumessingwith scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Whoyoumessingwith fails to land.
Whoyoumessingwith keeps control of Nuvaqirq as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T3#
Nuvaqirq wants to break free but Whoyoumessingwith has control.
Nuvaqirq is trying to force a seperation but Whoyoumessingwith has the dominant position.
Whoyoumessingwith stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Whoyoumessingwith has Nuvaqirq pressed against the cage, preventing Nuvaqirq from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Whoyoumessingwith.
Nuvaqirq throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Whoyoumessingwiths head. #BC2#
Whoyoumessingwith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Whoyoumessingwith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nuvaqirq throws a right and a left that both miss.
Whoyoumessingwith is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Whoyoumessingwith takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Whoyoumessingwith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Whoyoumessingwith tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T4#
A nice inside leg kick there by Whoyoumessingwith. That's going to slow Nuvaqirq down.
Whoyoumessingwith misses with a lunging right hand
and Nuvaqirq counters with a two punch combo.
Whoyoumessingwith walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Whoyoumessingwith.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whoyoumessingwith throws a head kick but Nuvaqirq moves out of range.
Nuvaqirq is looking to wear down Whoyoumessingwith with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Whoyoumessingwith scores with a kick to the body.
Whoyoumessingwith tries to clinch up but Nuvaqirq circles away and keeps his distance.
Nuvaqirq is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Whoyoumessingwith takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Whoyoumessingwith tries a head kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Plutodontknow Whoyoumessingwith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kajulik Nuvaqirq's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Whoyoumessingwith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nuvaqirq.
Whoyoumessingwith tries to clinch up but Nuvaqirq circles away and keeps his distance.
Whoyoumessingwith lands with a kick to the temple. Nuvaqirq shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nuvaqirq misses with a hook.
A jab from Nuvaqirq misses.
Whoyoumessingwith connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuvaqirq throws a body shot but no joy.
Nuvaqirq swats away the attempt to clinch by Whoyoumessingwith.#T1#
Whoyoumessingwith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nuvaqirq is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nuvaqirq misses with a double jab.
Whoyoumessingwith with a nice calf kick.
Whoyoumessingwith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nuvaqirq takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nuvaqirq looks to land a combination but Whoyoumessingwith avoids it well.
Whoyoumessingwith feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
Whoyoumessingwith rushes Nuvaqirq and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nuvaqirq wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Whoyoumessingwith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Nuvaqirq throws a series of punches but Whoyoumessingwith avoids them all with ease.
Nuvaqirq takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nuvaqirq misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whoyoumessingwith staying out of range there.
Whoyoumessingwith pushes Nuvaqirq away with a front kick.
Whoyoumessingwith thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Nuvaqirq if he has to take too many more of those.
Whoyoumessingwith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nuvaqirq manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Whoyoumessingwith keeps Nuvaqirq at a distance using the push kick. #T3#
Whoyoumessingwith is looking to clinch.
Whoyoumessingwith throws a series of punches but Nuvaqirq avoids them all with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Nuvaqirq on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Whoyoumessingwith forces Nuvaqirq back against the cage and clinches.
Nuvaqirq wants to break free but Whoyoumessingwith has control.
Whoyoumessingwith is pushing Nuvaqirq up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Plutodontknow Whoyoumessingwith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nuvaqirq tries to break the clinch but Whoyoumessingwith is controlling the position.
Nuvaqirq lands a shoulder strike.
Whoyoumessingwith prevents Nuvaqirq from breaking the clinch.
Whoyoumessingwith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nuvaqirq has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T4#
Nuvaqirq is trying to break free.
Nuvaqirq is trying to push Whoyoumessingwith away but Whoyoumessingwith has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nuvaqirq.
Nuvaqirq stalling in the clinch.
Whoyoumessingwith gets through Nuvaqirq's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nuvaqirq has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Whoyoumessingwith stalling in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Whoyoumessingwith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kajulik Nuvaqirq has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Whoyoumessingwith working Nuvaqirq over with knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Plutodontknow Whoyoumessingwith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Whoyoumessingwith 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Plutodontknow Whoyoumessingwith!

Event: SPFT #4
Date: Aug 06, 2023

#R1#
Garces closes the distance and clinches up with Van Dorner, looking for a takedown. Garces pushes Van Dorner against the cage but Van Dorner circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Garces moves away from the strike by Van Dorner.
Van Dorner throws a nice head kick!
Garces tries to clinch there but Van Dorner circles away.
Van Dorner throws an overhand right that lands on Garces's shoulder, as Garces tries to avoid the shot.
Garces is looking for the big counter here.
Garces throws a low kick but Van Dorner avoids it.
Garces closes the distance and clinches up with Van Dorner, looking for a takedown. Garces pushes Van Dorner against the cage but Van Dorner circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Van Dorner stuffs the takedown attempt from Garces. Garces gets slowly back to his feet.
Kajulik Van Dorner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Garces.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garces wants to clinch up but Van Dorner keeps it at a distance.
Van Dorner looks to land a combination but Garces avoids it well. #CL2#
Garces moves into the clinch successfully.
Garces using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Van Dorner blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1##BC2#
Garces pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van Dorner misses with the combination. #CL2#
Garces moves into range and clinches up with Van Dorner.
Garces stalling in the clinch.
Van Dorner takes a knee to the side of the body.
Garces trying to land knees to the body.
Van Dorner wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Van Dorner is trying to push Garces away but Garces has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Van Dorner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Van Dorner tries to sprawl but Garces drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Van Dorner is looking for a sweep. Garces is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Garces lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Van Dorner wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Garces moves into full mount! Van Dorner won't be happy about that!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garces throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Van Dorner is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Garces in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Garces lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Van Dorner looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Van Dorner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Van Dorner trying desperately to get to his feet.
Van Dorner can't escape the position.
Garces looking to control and managing it successfully.
Van Dorner really wants to buck Garces off and get back to his feet.
Van Dorner tries to reverse the position but Garces maintains control.
Garces working the ground and pound effectively. #T3##SUB2#
Garces working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB2#
Garces has hold of Van Dorner's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Van Dorner manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Van Dorner is wriggling around trying to escape.
Garces scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Van Dorner?
Van Dorner slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Garces 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.
Garces is nestled in close to Van Dorner, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Van Dorner tries to kick Garces off but Garces keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T4#
Van Dorner is looking for a sweep. Garces is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Garces takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Garces controlling the pace.
Garces seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Well, if Garces 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.
Garces has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Van Dorner makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Van Dorner.#SUB#
Van Dorner looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Garces passes into half guard. #ES#
Van Dorner kicks Garces off and gets back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Garces dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Van Dorner keeps the fight on the outside.
Garces tries to clinch there but Van Dorner circles away.
Van Dorner tries to counter by clinching up but Garces breaks away and moves out of range.
Garces tries to clinch up.
Van Dorner with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Garces has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Dorner keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice sprawl there from Van Dorner as Garces shoots in.
Van Dorner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garces. #TD2#
Garces closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Van Dorner manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Garces keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Dorner takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garces is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Van Dorner is defending well.
Garces jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Van Dorner walks away with a smile on his face. Garces gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kajulik Van Dorner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Garces.
Garces shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Van Dorner as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Garces takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Van Dorner throws a leg kick but Garces moved away.
Kajulik Van Dorner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garces wants to clinch up but Van Dorner keeps it at a distance.
Van Dorner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Van Dorner looks to land a combination. Garces sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Van Dorner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Dorner lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Van Dorner keeps the fight on the outside.
Garces tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Dorner paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2##BC#
Van Dorner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kajulik Van Dorner is winning the standup battle so far.
Garces tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Van Dorner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garces shoots in for a takedown but Van Dorner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Van Dorner fails to land with a series of punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Garces.
Van Dorner looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Van Dorner thuds his right hand into Garces's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Miguel Garces is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van Dorner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Dorner swats away the attempt to clinch by Garces.#T3#
Van Dorner misses with a wild body shot.
Garces looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Garces fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Van Dorner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garces unleashes a big counter combination but Van Dorner bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Garces tries to clinch but Van Dorner is having none of it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Garces is defended easily by Van Dorner.
Miguel Garces seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garces tries to score a power double leg takedown but Van Dorner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Garces somewhat.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Dorner. Garces does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Dorner throws a series of punches but Garces avoids them all with ease.
Van Dorner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Garces throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Garces closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Van Dorner wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Van Dorner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Garces.
Van Dorner has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Garces.
Nice sprawl there from Van Dorner as Garces shoots in.
Van Dorner throws a sloppy head kick and Garces moves out of range easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kajulik Van Dorner dominated that second round.
That's time! Van Dorner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Van Dorner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Van Dorner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Van Dorner throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Van Dorner tries to keep at a distance but Garces has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Garces has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Van Dorner clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Van Dorner manages to stand up with Garces still on his back. Eventually Garces drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Garces. Van Dorner shrugs it off though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Dorner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Dorner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Garces avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T1#
Garces tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Dorner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Garces showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Van Dorner.
Garces blocks a head kick by Van Dorner.
Garces scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL2#
Garces forces Van Dorner back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Van Dorner manages to break the clinch. #TD2#
Garces shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Van Dorner manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Garces trying to control but Van Dorner is working from the bottom.
Garces makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2##ES#
Van Dorner has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Garces has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Van Dorner tries to break free but Garces pushes him back against the cage.
Garces is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Van Dorner is defending well for now.#BC2#
Garces's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garces doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Van Dorner counters with a head kick.
Garces tries to clinch but Van Dorner moves out of range. #CL2#
Garces rushes Van Dorner and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Van Dorner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Dorner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Van Dorner backs off Garces throws a huge counter combo but Van Dorner manages to avoid it all.
A head kick by Van Dorner misses
and Garces counters with a leg kick.
Garces checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Garces doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Dorner circles away.
It looked like Van Dorner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Garces tries to clinch
and Van Dorner counters with a right hand to the body.
Van Dorner swats away the attempt to clinch by Garces.
Van Dorner throws a counter high kick but Garces was just alert enough to avoid it.
Van Dorner scores with a head kick.
Van Dorner throws a shot to the body.
Van Dorner scores with a head kick.
Garces shoots in for a takedown but Van Dorner shows good takedown defense.
Van Dorner swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Van Dorner swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Garces tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Garces has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Van Dorner finds it's way round the side to connect with Garces's head.
Garces tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Dorner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Van Dorner scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A chopping leg kick lands by Van Dorner.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garces is looking to clinch but Van Dorner is avoiding it.
Van Dorner throwing a counter right hand but Garces manages to avoid it.
Garces wants to clinch but Van Dorner slips to the side
and Van Dorner counters with a right hand to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Garces or perhaps it was just good defense by Van Dorner, which made it look bad.
Kajulik Van Dorner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Garces.
Van Dorner lands a nice leg kick that just misses Garces's sensitive parts.
Garces tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Dorner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kajulik Van Dorner!
An intense looking Kajulik Van Dorner took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I am the beast I worship.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 28, 2023

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Wagon.
Wagon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van Dorner counters with a nice body kick.
Wagon misses with an uppercut.
Van Dorner throws out a powerful jab.#CL2#
Van Dorner moves into range and clinches up with Wagon.#BC2#
Van Dorner breaks from the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Wagon. That snapped Van Dorner's head back.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wagon, as that shot connected.
Van Dorner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wagon.
Wagon scores with a jab. Van Dorner acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wagon throws a big shot that misses.
Van Dorner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wagon is looking to counter punch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Van Dorner.
Van Dorner dives in for a single leg takedown but Wagon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Dorner slips under a jab from Wagon.
We've been told by Wagon's head coaches at California Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wagon misses the jab.#T1#
Van Dorner walks into a straight right hand from Wagon.
Wagon is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wagon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Dorner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wagon on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Van Dorner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wagon.
A head kick misses from Van Dorner.
Van Dorner lands with a kick to the temple. Wagon shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Van Dorner throws a jab but it's blocked by Wagon.
A head kick misses from Van Dorner.
Van Dorner walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wagon avoids the head kick by Van Dorner.
Van Dorner misses with a body kick.
Van Dorner missing with a left hand there. Wagon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Dorner throws a head kick but Wagon moves out of range.
Van Dorner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters circling - Wagon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Dorner feints the counter takedown.#T2#
Van Dorner throws a low kick but Wagon moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Wagon misses the target.
It seemed like Van Dorner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wagon throws a big shot that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wagon throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Dorner. #TD2#
Van Dorner closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Wagon manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Van Dorner keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Wagon can't find room to land a body shot as Van Dorner controls the action.
Wagon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wagon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Dorner's elbow. #BC2#
Van Dorner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big left from Wagon misses.
Van Dorner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wagon throws a jab when Van Dorner was well out of range.
Wagon misses with a lunging right hand
and Van Dorner counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wagon thinking.
Van Dorner plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Van Dorner scores with a jab.#T3#
Wagon throws a hook but Van Dorner blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Dorner. Wagon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wagon throws a hook but Van Dorner avoids it easily.
Wagon throws a jab when Van Dorner was well out of range.
Van Dorner looks to land a combination but Wagon avoids it well.
Van Dorner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Dorner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wagon.
Van Dorner takes a swing at Wagon's ribcage but misses.
Wagon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van Dorner makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Van Dorner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Wagon misses the target.
Wagon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van Dorner counters with a head kick. That will keep Wagon thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #ROC2#Wagon is rocked!
Wagon walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Wagon limp body while Van Dorner jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kajulik Van Dorner!
Post fight, Kajulik Van Dorner took to the microphone: 'I am the beast I worship.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 27, 2023

#R1#
Stamatis connects with a body shot.#TD#
Moore shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Stamatis manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Stamatis is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Stamatis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Moore manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Moore is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Moore knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stamatis on the ground.
Stamatis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stamatis throws a big elbow that misses.
Stamatis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Moore is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stamatis defends well.
Stamatis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stamatis is looking to work some ground and pound but Moore has wrist control.#T1#
Stamatis postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Stamatis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Moore escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stamatis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stamatis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Stamatis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Moore works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Stamatis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Stamatis drops back looking for a leg! Moore is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Moore manages to kick Stamatis off! Stamatis jumps back into Moore's guard.
Moore on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Moore tries to get out of the position.
Stamatis with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Moore working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stamatis.
Stamatis not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Moore wants to sweep here but Stamatis controlling him for the moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Stamatis lands a couple of elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stamatis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stamatis seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Stamatis postures up in Moore's guard and throws a big left but Moore blocks it.
Stamatis chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Stamatis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Moore has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stamatis has managed to get both his arms back between Moore's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Stamatis postures up in Moore's guard and throws a big left but Moore blocks it. #SUB#
Moore has his foot on Stamatis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stamatis works his way back into a safe position though.
Stamatis engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Stamatis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Moore preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stamatis throws a big right hand that misses.
Stamatis passes Moore's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Stamatis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stamatis missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stamatis takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Stamatis drops an elbow to the side of Moore's head. #T4#
Stamatis missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stamatis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stamatis with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Moore won't allow Stamatis to pass to mount.
Stamatis takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Stamatis is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Stamatis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Moore looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Stamatis pushes past his half guard into mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stamatis thowing shots but they're missing.
Stamatis has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Moore's face.
Moore wants to hold on but Stamatis pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandros Stamatis dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Stamatis thuds his right hand into Moore's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Horrible takedown attempt by Moore or perhaps it was just good defense by Stamatis, which made it look bad.
Moore looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stamatis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Moore. Moore circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stamatis jabs at Moore's body.#KD2#
Stamatis lands a big right hand that sends Moore crashing to the mat! Stamatis stays standing though and waves Moore back to his feet!#ROC2#Moore is rocked!
Namond Moore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Stamatis throws an uppercut from hell that sends Moore clean off his feet! He's out cold! Stamatis stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexandros Stamatis!
Alexandros Stamatis 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 19, 2023

#R1#
Pollio leaves Moore with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Pollio drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Pollio with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pollio throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pollio working some strikes from top position.
Pollio is looking to work some ground and pound but Moore has wrist control.
Pollio postures up in Moore's guard and throws a big left but Moore blocks it.
Pollio works over Moore with some ground and pound from guard.
Pollio keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Moore's head.#SUB#
Moore has his feet on Pollio's thighs here. He's pushed Pollio off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Pollio screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 14, 2023

#R1#
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Moore fails with a takedown attempt.
Moore looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Moore looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pudzianowski is fending him off so far but Moore persists. Nope, Pudzianowski circles away and we're back to standing.
Pudzianowski leaves Moore with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Namond Moore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pudzianowski tries to work over Moore's front leg with a kick but Moore checks it.
Pudzianowski tries to land a leg kick but Moore saw it coming and moves away.
Moore fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Moore avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Moore tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
Pudzianowski forces Moore back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Moore decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore wants to sweep here but Pudzianowski controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Moore escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pudzianowski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Moore is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pudzianowski is aware though and is defending well.#T1##SUB#
Moore working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pudzianowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Moore is tightening it up a little... Pudzianowski has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Pudzianowski reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Pudzianowski taps out! Nice BJJ there by Moore!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Namond Moore!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 13, 2023

#R1#
Nuvaqirq swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Nuvaqirq drives through and clinches with Martinelli against the cage.
Nuvaqirq's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC2#
Nuvaqirq breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck for Martinelli with that takedown attempt.
Nuvaqirq lands a head shot.
Nuvaqirq looks to land a combination but Martinelli avoids it well.
Nuvaqirq looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuvaqirq missing with a left hand there. Martinelli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Martinelli misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nuvaqirq lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2#
Nuvaqirq rushes Martinelli and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1##BC2#
Nuvaqirq escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Nuvaqirq does it's job there.
Nuvaqirq throws a one two combo.
Nuvaqirq connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Martinelli tumbling to the canvas! Nuvaqirq pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Martinelli was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kajulik Nuvaqirq!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 12, 2023

#R1##TD#
Moore gets caught flat footed, as Jahosafat shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Moore looking for a triangle here. Jahosafat is fighting it but it looks tight! Moore pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Jahosafat is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Namond Moore!

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