Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 27, 2025

#R1#
Varland misses the body punch
and Manning counters with a head kick. That will keep Varland thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Markus Varland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manning moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#KD2#
Manning lands a big head kick that sends Varland tumbling to the mat! Manning takes a step backwards and waves Varland back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Varland is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Markus Varland has been cut.
Varland tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manning was well out of range. Poor timing from Varland.
Manning is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Oh Varland is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manning feints a jab and as Varland dips his head, Manning unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Varland right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Varland falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Manning smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Vincent Manning!

Event: QFC Tournament 1214 Round 3
Date: Jan 24, 2025

#R1#
Raymond tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Raymond shoots in but no luck this time.
Raymond shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Yurchon sprawls well. Yurchon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Raymond gets slowly back to his feet.
Sumar Yurchon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yurchon scores with a body shot.
Yurchon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT#It looks like Yael Raymond has been cut.
Raymond walks into a stiff left hand from Yurchon.
Raymond has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Raymond there as he acknowledges the shot.
Yurchon stuns Raymond with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yurchon with a jab.
Raymond on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC#Raymond is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raymond glances at the clock... BAM! Yurchon nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Raymond crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Raymond is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sumar Yurchon!
An intense looking Sumar Yurchon took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'This idiot Yael Raymond thought he could beat me. Get wrecked kid. I'm not even close to the best Yurchon around, just imagine if you fought Kenny, bitch.'.
The defeated Yael Raymond had this to say: 'This motherfucker got lucky... It's all good tho I want a fucking rematch but I'll get my ass back in the gym. Thank you everyone for coming to watch the fight without yall we wouldn't be doing this.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 23, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Martinez 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.
Blair preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Martinez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Martinez postures up.
Blair working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Martinez.
Blair preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Martinez working some strikes from top position.
Martinez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Martinez connects with a couple of short punches.
Martinez passes Blair's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Martinez working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Martinez is nestled in close to Blair, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Martinez looks to land a strike but Blair avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Martinez tries to free his leg and advance position but Blair is retaining full guard.
Martinez passes Blair's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martinez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Martinez connects with a nice short shot to Blair's temple. #T1#
Martinez drops an elbow to the side of Blair's head. #ROC2#Blair is rocked!
Martinez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Oh Blair is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Martinez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Blair trying to control here.
Blair is breathing heavily.
Martinez lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Blair quite badly. Blair pulls Martinez in close trying to recover. Martinez postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Blair on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Blair doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Angelo Martinez!
An out of breath Angelo Martinez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: QFC Tournament 1214 Round 2
Date: Jan 23, 2025

#R1#
Fairtex has a takedown stuffed.
Fairtex fails with the takedown.
Raymond misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fairtex unleashes a big counter combination but Raymond bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fairtex showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Raymond.
Fairtex uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raymond.
Fairtex looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Raymond is fending him off so far but Fairtex persists. Nope, Raymond circles away and we're back to standing.
Yael Raymond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saekenpai Fairtex.
Raymond swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fairtex is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A shot to the liver by Fairtex. Beautiful body shot.
Yael Raymond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raymond misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raymond misses with a low kick.
Fairtex throws out a counter right but Raymond avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Fairtex closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Fairtex pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Fairtex shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Raymond is trying to defend but Fairtex finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raymond is looking for a sweep. Fairtex is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Fairtex is stalling here. Raymond is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Fairtex seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Raymond has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Raymond working away.
Raymond controls the position.
Fairtex tries to buck Raymond off but Raymond is having none of it.
Raymond remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Fairtex is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Raymond's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Raymond is working for a submission of some sort. #T2#
Fairtex is trying to stand back up but Raymond is controlling him
Fairtex has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Raymond is working away from the top position though.
Raymond is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Fairtex is looking for a sweep. Raymond is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Raymond stops Fairtex from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Raymond performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Raymond is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fairtex has managed to free his arm - good work.
Raymond is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fairtex trying to control but Raymond postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Raymond takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raymond. Fairtex does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raymond scores with a hook.#TD#
Raymond decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Fairtex manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Raymond keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raymond is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fairtex pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Raymond wants a takedown.
Raymond is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Fairtex escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Raymond throws a series of punches but Fairtex moves out of range. #TD#
Raymond shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fairtex manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fairtex looking for a sweep. Not yet Fairtex, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fairtex bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Raymond's guard. #REVB#
Fairtex trying to control but Raymond is working from the bottom.
Raymond on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Raymond tries to get out of the position.
Fairtex stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Raymond swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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 Yael Raymond will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Raymond circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fairtex dodges the punch combination from Raymond.
Raymond fails to land with a series of punches.
Fairtex fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fairtex is defended easily by Raymond.
Raymond throws a nice looking combination but Fairtex bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raymond scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #ROC#Fairtex is rocked!#CL#
Raymond has managed to clinch.
Fairtex is still on wobbly legs! Can Raymond finish him?
Raymond gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fairtex.
Yael Raymond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saekenpai Fairtex.#BC2#
Fairtex escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Raymond stuffs the takedown attempt from Fairtex. Fairtex gets slowly back to his feet.
Raymond tries to counter with a takedown but Fairtex is quick to defend against it.
Fairtex seems to have recovered his senses.
Fairtex is breathing heavily.
Raymond punishes Fairtex's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
A bone on bone clash there as Fairtex blocks the leg kick.
Raymond fails in his attempt to clinch.
Raymond misses with a low kick as Fairtex jumps back.
Raymond drops his hands momentarily and Fairtex takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fairtex shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Raymond defends it nicely.
Raymond jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice combination there by Fairtex.
Raymond rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fairtex moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Raymond throws a series of punches but Fairtex avoids them all with ease.
Fairtex is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Raymond lands a jab to Fairtex's midsection.#T2#
Fairtex fails with a takedown attempt.
Fairtex moves to clinch but Raymond breaks away
and Raymond counters with a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fairtex lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Raymond will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Raymond tries to clinch but Fairtex is having none of it.
Fairtex shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Raymond sprawls well. Raymond wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fairtex gets slowly back to his feet.
Raymond tries to counter by clinching up but Fairtex breaks away and moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Raymond.
Fairtex is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T3#
Raymond misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Raymond misses with a few strikes there.
Fairtex scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fairtex shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Raymond as he jumps to the side.
Yael Raymond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Raymond. No joy for Fairtex on that attempt.
A combination from Raymond does no damage. #CL2#
Fairtex fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Raymond, pushing him back against the cage.
Fairtex scores with a shoulder strike.
Fairtex is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Raymond is defending well.
Raymond tries to pull guard but Fairtex won't allow it. #TD2#
Fairtex ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Fairtex no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Raymond is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Fairtex trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Raymond controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Fairtex looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Raymond controlling from the top position.
Fairtex looking to control.
Fairtex can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Raymond controls the pace.
Raymond has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yael Raymond dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Raymond throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Fairtex gets a clinch.
Raymond is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fairtex can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Fairtex gets control of Raymond's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fairtex will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Fairtex looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Fairtex has his foot on Raymond's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Raymond works his way back into a safe position though.
Fairtex controls Raymond momentarily but Raymond frees himself.
Raymond is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fairtex takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Raymond stopping the sweep attempt from Fairtex.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Raymond tries to bum rush Fairtex with a series of wild strikes but Fairtex uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fairtex looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Raymond is fending him off so far but Fairtex persists. Nope, Raymond circles away and we're back to standing.
Raymond swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Fairtex counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fairtex.
Fairtex is trying to pull guard but Raymond turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Raymond tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fairtex jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Raymond walks away with a smile on his face. Fairtex gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Yael Raymond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saekenpai Fairtex.#TD#
Raymond darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Raymond is controlling the pace. #T2##SUB#
Raymond is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fairtex sees it coming and defends easily.
Raymond is looking to advance position but Fairtex won't allow it.
Raymond is controlling the pace.
Fairtex wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Raymond wants to pass the guard but Fairtex is defending well. #SUB2#
Fairtex looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Raymond pushes past his half guard into mount!
Raymond controlling the pace for now.
Raymond prevents Fairtex from getting the reversal.
Raymond controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Fairtex has given up his back here.
Raymond just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Raymond not allowing Fairtex to control his hands.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Raymond is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Fairtex has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yael Raymond showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Raymond, 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Yael Raymond!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Yael Raymond!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Yael Raymond!

Yael Raymond wins by unanimous decision!
Yael Raymond took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'First I wanna say thank you Squirrel Sports Nutrition. Next I wanna say im winning this fucking tournament!!!! I don't give a fuck what everyones saying I'll fight everyone today and win every fight! All this motha fuckers are bums! Had me against this bum! Get the next fight lined up Im coming for'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 22, 2025

#R1#
Green fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD#
Webb feints and as Green raises his hands in defense, Webb changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Green is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Webb wants to stand but Green has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Green is trying to control the position but Webb postures up.
Green wants to sweep here but Webb controlling him for the moment.
Webb not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Webb scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Webb looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Webb has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Green is proving hard to escape from. #T1#
Green is trying to keep Webb in close.
Webb wanted to stand there but Green had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Green listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD#
Webb shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Webb was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Webb controlling the position from side mount.
Green tries to improve position but can't.
Webb tries to stand but Green is controlling his head.
Green tries to improve position but can't.
Green being controlled for a moment. #T2##SU#
Webb decides to stand up, so the ref orders Green to his feet.
Webb lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Green circles away quickly and effectively.
It seemed like Green was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Green cracks a nice hook into Webb's ribs.
Frank Green is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Green scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Green throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD#
Webb manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Green on his heels. He'll look to pass Green's guard now, I'm sure.
Webb is breathing heavily.
Webb won't allow Green to sweep him here.
Webb 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.
Green trying to keep a closed guard but Webb is proving a slippery customer.
Green is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Webb is controlling him.
Green looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Green controls Webb momentarily but Webb frees himself.
Webb slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Green controls Webb momentarily but Webb frees himself. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Green connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Green avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Webb fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Green avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
Webb looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Webb takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Green lands a nice looking body shot.
Webb has his takedown stuffed
and Green counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Koen Webb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Webb doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Green darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Webb takes one to the side of the head.
Green connects with a right hand. Webb shakes it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Webb drives through with a takedown into guard.
Green working a defensive guard here.
Green looking for a sweep. Not yet Green, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Frank Green will probably get the nod.
That's time! Webb's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Green slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Frank Green seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Green jabs Webb to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD#
Green tries to sprawl but Webb drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Green tries to get to full guard but Webb has control of the leg.
Webb tries to stand but can't do so whilst Green controls his leg.
Green trying to hold on to Webb's head to control him but Webb postures up.
Webb missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Webb in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Webb prevents Green from improving his position.
Webb is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Koen Webb overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Webb scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T1#
Green tries to get to full guard but Webb has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Webb seems content to control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Green wants to get back to full guard.
Webb is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Webb drops an elbow to the side of Green's head.
Green is trying to control but can't.
Green is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Green wants to control but Webb is keeping busy.
It looks like Webb is going to stand back up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Green scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Webb.
Webb shoots in but no luck this time.
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Green scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Webb shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koen Webb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Webb takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Green connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Webb takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Green lands a nice hook to Webb's body. Webb takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Green bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Webb's head.
Nice jab there from Green.
Green scores with a crisp jab that stopped Webb in his tracks.
Green scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Green wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Green scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Green connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Webb momentarily.
Webb takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Green connects with a nice looking jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Webb.
Webb takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Webb walks into a jab.
Webb dodges the punch combination from Green.
Webb takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Green lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Webb at a distance.
Webb takes a shot to the body 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!
A left lands for Green.
Webb on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Koen Webb is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Green lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
Green listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Webb 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jab by Green.
Green connects with a jab.
Green connects with a right hand. Webb shakes it off.
Webb fails with the takedown.
Green darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice body punch from Green.
Green tests Webb's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Green will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Webb was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Green wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A lazy left from Green finds it's target.
Green jabs Webb to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Green showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Green fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Webb lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Green circles away quickly and effectively.
Green let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Webb walks into a stiff left hand from Green.
Green scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Webb doesn't seem bothered though.
Webb shoots in looking for a takedown. Green tries to sprawl out of it but Webb keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Green manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Green dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Webb tries to bum rush Green with a series of wild strikes but Green uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Webb checks the leg kick nicely there.
Green ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green lands a right hook to the body.
Green scores with a jab to the body.
Green comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Green lands a jab to Webb's midsection.
Green scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
Jab from Green.
Webb gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Green with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Green lands a jab to Webb's midsection.
Green comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Green scores with a jab to the jaw.
Green does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Green has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Green throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Green goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Green scores with a hook to the body. Webb takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Green lands with a good body shot.
A left lands for Green.
Green scores with a sloppy right hand. Webb should have avoided that one.
Green scores with a jab to the jaw.
Green scores with a nice head shot.
Webb gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Green moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
Green lands a jab to Webb's midsection.
Green fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Green jabs at Webb's body.
Green does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Webb doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Green connects with a good right hand that stumbles Webb. Webb circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Green digs a good hook to Webb's body.
Green throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Webb on the side of the head.
Green lunges at Webb with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Webb's hand.
Green fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Green ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Green dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot by Green.
Webb looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Green scores with a crisp jab that stopped Webb in his tracks.
A jab lands there for Green.#T3#
Webb checks a leg kick.
Webb fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Green lands a lovely overhand right.
Green lands with a hook. Webb tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Green scores with a jab to the body.
Green jabs Webb to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Green throws a shot to the body.
Webb looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Green is fending him off so far but Webb persists. Nope, Green circles away and we're back to standing.
Koen Webb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koen Webb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Green throws a good cross that connects.
Green lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Green lands a nice shot to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Webb or perhaps it was just good defense by Green, which made it look bad.
Green connects with a body shot that sends Webb's belly button to the back.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Green connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Green connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Webb's hands.
Green keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Green lands a right hook to the body.
Green with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Green punishes Webb's body with a nice straight punch.
Green lands with a nice body punch.
Webb takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Green connects with a single shot there.
Frank Green is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Webb has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Green finds it's way round the side to connect with Webb's head.
Green listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Green throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Webb on the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Green cracks a nice hook into Webb's ribs.
Green tried to score with a low kick but Webb checks it.
Webb throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Green's waist but Green gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Webb off to one side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Green! But no joy.
A shot to the liver by Green. Beautiful body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Green comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Green winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Green!
Frank Green was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Koen Webb had this to say: 'I'm sorry I couldn't get the win. I trained my ass off to beat this guy but we'll get my ass back to the gym.'.

Event: QFC Tournament 1214 Round 1
Date: Jan 22, 2025

#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Raymond there.#KD#
Raymond drops Squaragomedov with a beautiful combination! Squaragomedov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Raymond is looking for the KO!#ROC#Squaragomedov is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Jabib Squaragomedov has been cut.
Raymond connects with a body shot.
Squaragomedov is still on wobbly legs! Can Raymond finish him?
Squaragomedov looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raymond lands a brutal uppercut that launches Squaragomedov off his feet! Squaragomedov tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yael Raymond!
An intense looking Yael Raymond took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'First I wanna say thank you Squirrel Sports Nutrition. Next I wanna say im winning this fucking tournament!!!! I don't give a fuck what everyones saying I'll fight everyone today and win every fight! All this motha fuckers are bums! Had me against this bum! Get the next fight lined up Im coming for'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 15, 2025

#R1#
Hawkins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL2#
Hawkins has Holmes up against the cage in a clinch.
Hawkins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Holmes's efforts to push away.
Hawkins is struggling to control the position.
Holmes is working Hawkins over against the cage.#BC#
Holmes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sonny Hawkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawkins throws a nice looking combination but Holmes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Holmes drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hawkins sprawls and moves away.
Hawkins scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hawkins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Holmes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Holmes moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CL#
Holmes forces Hawkins back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Holmes as Hawkins tries to tie him up.
Holmes tries to break the clinch but Hawkins is controlling the position. #BC#
Holmes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Holmes. #SU#
Holmes stands up. #TD#
Holmes scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Holmes passes to side control.
Hawkins tries to buck Holmes off but Holmes is having none of it.#T2##SUB#
Holmes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Holmes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
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!
Hawkins is trying to control Holmes's posture but Holmes avoids it. #SU#
Holmes decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL2#
Hawkins clinches up against the cage.
Holmes tries to circle away but Hawkins has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Holmes breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Hawkins throws a right hand that Holmes ducks under and follows up with a left that Holmes also avoids with ease.
Hawkins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Holmes fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD#
Holmes shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hawkins manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hawkins wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Holmes manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Holmes is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hawkins can do anything to dispel that myth.
Holmes's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Hawkins trying to control here.
Hawkins wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Carl Holmes dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Holmes shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Holmes was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Holmes has hold of Hawkins's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Hawkins seems comfortable defending it but Holmes has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Hawkins is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Hawkins is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Holmes couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Carl Holmes!

Event: JF 36 - Wulong vs Gates
Date: Dec 18, 2024

#R1#
Hawkins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stuarts shoots for a takedown but Hawkins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stuarts pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stuarts tries to clinch but Hawkins is having none of it.
Stuarts throws a head kick that misses
and Hawkins counters with a head kick.
Stuarts slips under a jab from Hawkins.#TD2#
Hawkins shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hawkins was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hawkins wants to control but Stuarts is keeping him busy.
Stuarts is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hawkins's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hawkins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stuarts's head.
Hawkins is thwarting Stuarts's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Hawkins wants to pass to mount but Stuarts is defending the position.
Hawkins is trying to control. Stuarts wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stuarts tries to get to full guard but Hawkins has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stuarts manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stuarts looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Hawkins is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Stuarts has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Hawkins is looking to defend but Stuarts has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Hawkins! Stuarts pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Hawkins taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bobby Stuarts!

Event: JF 27 - BJ vs Cobb
Date: Dec 04, 2024

#R1#
Stuarts fails to land the takedown.
Blair takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Stuarts throws a leg kick
and Blair counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stuarts misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stuarts fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Blair.
Blair circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Blair decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stuarts's guard.#SUB2#
Stuarts is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blair is aware though and is defending well.#SU#
Blair decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Stuarts thows a leg kick but Blair checks it #TD#
and Blair counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Stuarts is trying to escape back to his feet but Blair uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stuarts wants to control but Blair postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Blair trying to control the action but Stuarts is working from the bottom.
Blair throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SU#
Blair stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Stuarts scores with a nice body kick.
Blair tries to clinch but Stuarts is having none of it.
Blair misses with a head kick. #TD#
Blair fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stuarts sprawls well initially but Blair persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Stuarts is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Still in half guard, Blair seems content to control.
Blair prevents Stuarts from improving his position.
Stuarts is staying active underneath Blair, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Stuarts trying to hold on to Blair's head to control him but Blair postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stuarts throws a low kick but it's checked well by Blair.
It looked like Blair was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A low kick from Stuarts misses #TD#
and Blair counters with a single leg into guard. Stuarts didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blair looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Stuarts is trying to control the position but Blair postures up.
Stuarts tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Stuarts working a defensive guard but Blair passes into half guard.
Blair trying to control the action but Stuarts is working from the bottom.
Stuarts trying to hold on to Blair's head to control him but Blair postures up. #SUB#
Blair is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Stuarts is trying to control but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adan Blair dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Blair.
You can see the frustration on Stuarts's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Stuarts tries to buck Blair off but Blair is having none of it.
Stuarts wants to control but Blair postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Blair has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T1#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Stuarts - that will leave a mark!
Stuarts lets loose with a powerful body kick. Blair will feel that in the morning.
A head kick misses from Blair.
Blair is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stuarts can do to turn this around?#TD#
Stuarts tries to sprawl but Blair drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Stuarts is pressing down on Blair's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Blair stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stuarts swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stuarts is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Blair knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stuarts on the ground.
Stuarts looking for a sweep. Not yet Stuarts, not yet.
Stuarts is trying to keep Blair in close. #T2##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stuarts tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stuarts fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Blair looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Stuarts is breathing heavily.
Blair trying to control the position from guard on top but Stuarts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Blair stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stuarts swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stuarts has Blair pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Stuarts looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stuarts working a defensive guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stuarts is on top in guard. #REVB##T4#
Blair tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stuarts trying to control the position from guard on top but Blair is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blair lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Stuarts trying to control but Blair is working from the bottom.
Blair will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stuarts trying to control the position from guard on top but Blair is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adan Blair dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Stuarts bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Stuarts will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Blair will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stuarts throws the left hand but Blair avoids the punch easily.
Bobby Stuarts seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Blair shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Blair showed some decent athleticism there.
Stuarts wants to control but Blair is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Blair is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Blair prevents Stuarts from improving his position.#T1#
Blair thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stuarts's head.
Stuarts is looking to improve his position. #SU#
Blair stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Stuarts tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Blair is able to avoid easily.#TD#
Blair looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Blair is nestled in close to Stuarts, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Blair wants to control but Stuarts is keeping him busy. #T2#
Stuarts regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Blair.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stuarts is on top in guard. #REVB#
Stuarts wants to pass the guard but Blair is keeping the position.
Bobby Stuarts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blair wants to control but Stuarts passes easily into half guard. #T3#
Blair tries to kick Stuarts off but Stuarts keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Blair is kicking away at Stuarts from the bottom - trying to push off and stand up. Stuarts grabs hold of a leg and drops back for a heel hook! The two fighters roll across the mat, with Blair trying to push Stuarts off... Blair taps! He's tapped! This one is all over! A throwback to the old Pancrase there with an infrequently seen submission hold! Nice work.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Bobby Stuarts!

Event: Matas vs the Chinese - Round 2
Date: Nov 30, 2024

#R1#
Hawkins dives in for a single leg takedown but Valverde sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Valverde tries to counter with a clinch but Hawkins shakes him off and moves away.#BC2#
Valverde breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hawkins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Valverde paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Valverde is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hawkins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Valverde slaps away a takedown attempt from Hawkins, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Valverde displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hawkins.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonny Hawkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valverde slaps away a takedown attempt from Hawkins, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Valverde looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hawkins being controlled here, momentarily.
Hawkins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Valverde on the ground.#T1#
It looks like Valverde might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Valverde content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Valverde throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hawkins being controlled here, momentarily.
Valverde's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hawkins looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hawkins trying to control the position.
Valverde showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hawkins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Valverde swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Hawkins moves into range and clinches up with Valverde.#TD2#
Valverde has clasped his hands together around Hawkins's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Valverde is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hawkins will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Valverde cracks Hawkins with a big right hand but Hawkins just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Valverde is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Valverde scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hawkins to see if he's OK.#T3##SUB2#
Valverde is trying to get an arm triangle but Hawkins is defending well. #SUB2#
Valverde in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Hawkins is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Carlos Valverde!

Event: JF 26 - Li vs The Colonel
Date: Nov 30, 2024

#R1#
Banton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Webb tries to avoid it but Banton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Webb to the ground. Webb escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Good exchange - Webb coming out on top.#TD2#
Banton dives in and scores a takedown into Webb's guard.
Webb is wriggling around but Banton manages to pass to half guard. #REVR#
Banton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Banton is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Webb wants to get back to his feet.
Banton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Webb is looking to get back to is feet but Banton passes into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banton prevents Webb from escaping the position.
Webb might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SU2#
Banton decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Webb's corner calls for a 1-2. Webb obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Webb throws a series of punches but Banton avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Webb throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Banton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Webb.
Webb appears to be looking for a big counter.
Banton throws a head kick but Webb moves out of range.
Webb wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Banton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Banton.
Banton takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Webb.
Koen Webb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Webb clinches. #TD2#
Banton has clasped his hands together around Webb's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Webb bucks up and tries to throw Banton off but instead Banton has got his back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A lull in the action here.
Banton lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Webb. #T2#
Webb is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Banton tightening his grip on Webb, looking for the choke.
Webb is trying to stand back up. #T3#
Banton is trying to control but Webb is trying to escape here - he's now mounted. #SUB2#
Banton with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Banton lands a big elbow. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
You get the feeling that Webb really doesn't like being in this position too much. #SUB2#
Banton swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Webb is now in Banton's guard. A big mistake from Banton there, giving up the dominant position!
Webb is looking to stand up but Banton won't let him.
Banton seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Webb stays in close to Banton's body and controls the position.
Banton keeping moving, preventing Webb from controlling successfully.
Webb tries to stand but Banton is controlling from the bottom.
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 Koen Webb will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Banton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Webb throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Banton holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Banton has Webb pressed against the cage, preventing Webb from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Banton blocks an uppercut.
Webb can't break the clinch. #TD2#
Banton jumps into guard, dragging Webb to the mat.
Webb slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Banton wants to stand and escape but Webb is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Webb would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Webb tries to close the distance and clinch up but Banton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Banton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Webb circles away quickly and effectively.
Banton tries a head kick but it misses.
Koen Webb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Banton.
Banton has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Banton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Webb sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Banton is breathing heavily.
Webb throws a one two combo. #ROC#Banton is rocked!#T2#
Webb is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Webb shuts the power down on Banton. Lights out, game over! Webb is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Koen Webb!

Event: JF 19 - Psycho vs Xzavier
Date: Nov 20, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Diaz rushes Hawkins and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Hawkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diaz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL2#
Diaz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hawkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Diaz has Hawkins pushed against the cage.
Hawkins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Diaz tries to score a body lock takedown but Hawkins shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diaz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hawkins avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hawkins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hawkins has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
Hawkins shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Diaz pinned against the cage. Diaz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Diaz walks into a stiff left hand from Hawkins.
Diaz pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hawkins back to the cage. Diaz follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sonny Hawkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Melvin Diaz.
Hawkins looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hawkins lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hawkins.#ROC#Diaz is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Melvin Diaz has been cut.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Hawkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Hawkins finish him?#CL#
Hawkins darts in and clinches Diaz up against the cage.
Diaz seems to have recovered his senses.
Diaz gets underhooks to prevent Hawkins's takedown attempt. #T2#
Diaz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Diaz missing with knees to the body.
Hawkins tries for a takedown but Diaz manages to get underhooks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Hawkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice sprawl there from Diaz as Hawkins shoots in.
Hawkins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diaz.
Nice sprawl there from Hawkins as Diaz shoots in.
Diaz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hawkins ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Hawkins throws a big counter combination but Diaz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A clash of legs there as Diaz blocks the low kick.
Diaz stuffs the takedown.#T3##CL2#
Diaz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hawkins, pushing him back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hawkins jumps guard but Diaz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hawkins wants a takedown but no success here. #TD2#
Diaz pulls Hawkins into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hawkins trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Hawkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diaz striking off his back but it's not causing Hawkins any problems.
Diaz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
Diaz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Diaz is continuing to stall.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz shoots in for a double leg but Hawkins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Melvin Diaz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Melvin Diaz's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Diaz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hawkins shoots in for a takedown but Diaz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Diaz takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hawkins sprawls well. Hawkins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet.
Sonny Hawkins is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Diaz forces Hawkins back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Diaz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diaz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
Hawkins chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Diaz can pounce on him.
Hawkins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonny Hawkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hawkins scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Diaz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Hawkins counter with a right hand.
Hawkins stuffs the takedown.
Diaz stuffs the takedown.
Diaz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hawkins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diaz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diaz fails with the takedown.
Hawkins attempts a counter takedown but Diaz avoids it well and moves away.#T2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Hawkins.
Hawkins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Diaz is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sonny Hawkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Hawkins forces Diaz back against the cage and clinches.
Hawkins tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Diaz smiles and moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz avoids the head kick by Hawkins.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hawkins misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Diaz counters by clinching up.
Diaz lands a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Diaz turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Hawkins tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #T3#
Diaz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hawkins is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Hawkins tries to reverse the position but Diaz maintains control.#SU2#
Diaz get's back to his feet.#CL2#
Diaz forces Hawkins back against the cage and clinches.
Diaz is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC2#
Diaz manages to break the clinch. #T4#
Hawkins avoids the head kick by Diaz.
No luck for Diaz with that takedown attempt.
Hawkins throws a nice looking combination but Diaz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Diaz closes the distance and clinches.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Hawkins has him pressed against the cage.
Hawkins tries to break the clinch but Diaz is controlling the position.
Diaz misses with a body punch.
Diaz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hawkins gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Melvin Diaz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Melvin Diaz's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hawkins circles away.#CL#
Hawkins clinches.
Diaz stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #TD#
Hawkins manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Diaz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hawkins can't keep his opponent in guard - Diaz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Diaz throwing shots but Hawkins is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hawkins tries to control Diaz's body but Diaz pushes him off. Hawkins squirms to his side and now Diaz has his back! #T1#
Diaz controls the position.#SUB2#
Diaz is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Diaz controls the action.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Diaz has the hooks in. Hawkins is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hawkins defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Diaz keeps control of the position as Hawkins tries to break free.
Hawkins is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Diaz. #T3#
Diaz is not going to allow Hawkins to sit and survive in this position.
Hawkins wants to escape the position.
Hawkins wants to control his opponent's hands but Diaz gets his hands free.
Hawkins is really stuck here.
Diaz not allowing Hawkins to control his hands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hawkins rolls, trying to escape but Diaz keeps control of the position.
Hawkins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Diaz on the ground.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Diaz controlling the position well here. Hawkins rolled but Diaz kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Let's hope that Diaz has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Melvin Diaz has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Diaz is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Diaz not allowing Hawkins to control his hands.
Sonny Hawkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Melvin Diaz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hawkins tries to escape but Diaz has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

And that's the end of the fight!
Melvin Diaz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Diaz winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Melvin Diaz!

Event: JF 20 - Matas vs Chengji
Date: Nov 20, 2024

#R1#
Webb tries to clinch there but Cena circles away.
Webb scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#TD#
Webb shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cena is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cena wants to stand up but Webb is controlling him.
Webb engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Cena is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Webb connects with a couple of short punches.
Cena throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Webb has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Webb stays in close to Cena's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Webb got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cena has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Webb has managed to get both his arms back between Cena's legs - danger averted.
Cena is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cena is pulling down on Webb's head to control his posture. #T2#
Cena has a closed guard, preventing Webb from standing up.
Cena keeping moving, preventing Webb from controlling successfully.
Cena wants to sweep but no luck.
Cena wants to stand up but Webb is controlling him.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cena is on top in guard. #REVB##T3##SUB2#
Cena thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Webb seems keen to control Cena's posture.
Cena slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Webb.
Webb tries to get to full guard but Cena has control of the leg.
Cena passes the guard and advances to mount! #T4#
Webb is looking to get to half guard.
Cena can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Webb is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Cena with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cena looking to control but Webb is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Cena 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#
Webb throws a head kick that misses.
Webb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cena has his takedown stuffed
and Webb makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cena throws a low kick but Webb avoids it.
Cena dives in and grabs Webb's left leg, looking for a takedown. Webb pushes down on Cena's head and hops out.
Webb closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Webb is looking to land body kicks.
Webb is looking to clinch but Cena is avoiding it.
Webb lands a two punch combo.
John Cena seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cena goes for a double leg but Webb avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Webb continues to drive forward.
Koen Webb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Cena.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cena. Webb does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Cena takes the fight into the clinch.
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!#TD#
Webb has clasped his hands together around Cena's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #T1#
Webb landing a few strikes.
Webb looks up at the clock and then as Cena takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Webb smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Cena is trying to control Webb's posture but Webb avoids it.
Cena is not content to let Webb control the position. #SUB#
Webb swings around for an armbar but Cena sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Webb's guard.
Webb pulls Cena in to control the position. #T2#
Webb wants to stand and escape but Cena is having none of it.
Cena wants to control from the top but Webb keeps moving.
Cena controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Webb wants to hit a sweep here but Cena passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Webb there!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cena trying to control but Webb is having none of it. #T3#
Webb tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cena lands a nice shot to the head.
Cena can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Webb is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Webb defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Cena. #T4##SUB2#
Webb tries to improve his position but Cena has taken his back! Cena has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Webb tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Cena pushes Webb away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Cena!
John Cena opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: JF 17 - Rey vs Silva
Date: Nov 13, 2024

#R1#
Blair misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sisi tries a head kick but it misses.
Blair thuds his right hand into Sisi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Blair tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sisi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blair tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blair throws a wild body kick that Sisi sees coming a mile off.
Blair closes the distance and clinches up with Sisi, looking for a takedown. Blair pushes Sisi against the cage but Sisi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Sisi looking to score a takedown here. Blair is defending well but Sisi drives through and ends up in Blair's guard.
Sisi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sisi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sisi tries to free his leg and advance position but Blair is retaining full guard.
Sisi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Blair controls Sisi momentarily but Sisi frees himself. #T1#
Sisi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Blair avoids the head kick by Sisi. #CL#
Sisi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Sisi breaks the clinch. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD#
Sisi 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.
Sisi is looking to work some ground and pound but Blair has wrist control.
Sisi controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Blair is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sisi is looking to stand up but Blair won't let him.
Blair looking to control.
Sisi tries to stand but Blair is controlling from the bottom. #T3#
Sisi content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Sisi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sisi showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sisi is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
Sisi wants to pass the guard but Blair is defending well.
Sisi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sisi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Phisi Sisi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Sisi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sisi showed some decent athleticism there.
Sisi controlling the action here.
Sisi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sisi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sisi's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Blair trying to control here. #T1#
Sisi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sisi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Blair defending well though.
Blair strikes from the bottom but Sisi passes into mount!
Sisi controlling from mount.
Sisi misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym. #T2##SUB#
Sisi goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Blair turns into him and now he's in Sisi's guard.
Blair trying to control but Sisi is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Sisi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blair doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blair manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Blair trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Blair wants to control from the top but Sisi keeps moving.
Sisi 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#
Sisi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blair's head.
Sisi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sisi prevents Blair from standing back up.
Sisi content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Sisi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sisi not doing much here.
Blair gets back to full guard.
Sisi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blair can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sisi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Phisi Sisi dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Sisi stuffs the takedown.
Sisi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sisi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Blair showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sisi.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blair looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sisi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Blair uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sisi throws a series of punches but Blair avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Sisi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Blair napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Sisi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Blair is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sisi trying to control the action but Blair is working from the bottom. #T1#
Blair tries to escape but Sisi is in control.
Sisi moves into full mount!
Sisi looking to land elbow strikes but Blair uses the position to regain half guard.
Sisi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sisi thows a huge punch but Blair dodges it nicely.
Sisi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sisi in particular looking to stall.
Sisi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sisi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Blair with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sisi content to control rather than advance. #T3##SUB#
Blair is defending against the submission attempts here by Sisi.
Phisi Sisi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sisi tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sisi wants to pass the guard but Blair is defending well. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Blair shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sisi as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Sisi has managed to clinch. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#TD#
Sisi has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Blair regains guard immediately. #SUB2#
Blair working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sisi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sisi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sisi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sisi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sisi not doing much here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Phisi Sisi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sisi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phisi Sisi!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 13, 2024

#R1#
Cannon lunges at Manning with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Manning's hand. #CL2#
Manning gets a clinch. #BC2#
Manning pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cannon tries to close the distance and clinch but Manning swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Manning closes the distance and clinches.
Cannon lands with a left to the head.
Cannon can't find room to land a body shot as Manning controls the action.
Manning manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #TD#
Cannon ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Cannon no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Manning wants to control from the top but Cannon keeps moving.
Cannon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cannon looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Manning is defending well. Cannon quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Manning has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Cannon celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Calvin Cannon!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 31, 2024

#R1##TD#
Webb gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Li to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Li throws a strike but Webb rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Webb trying to control but Li is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Webb tries to stand but Li is controlling from the bottom.
Webb looking to pass the guard.
Li is controlling Webb's posture.
Webb keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Li's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li pulls Webb in close to his closed guard and prevents Webb from doing any damage or advancing position.
Li really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Webb tries to free his leg and advance position but Li is retaining full guard.
Li wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Li keeping full guard, as Webb tries to pass. #T1#
Li pulls Webb in close to prevent any damage.
Li has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Webb missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Li knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Webb on the ground.
Li is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Li seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Webb has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Webb trying to control but Li is working from the bottom.
Li managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Webb misses with a head kick. #TD2#
Webb shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Li trying to control from the bottom.
Li is positioning himself well to prevent Webb advancing to mount.
Li trying to control here.
Li is looking to improve his position.
Webb wants to lay and pray for a moment but Li keeps working.
Li keeping control of the position.
Webb throwing shots but Li is blocking nicely. #T3#
Webb seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Li controlling the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Li.
Li trying to control from the bottom.
Webb is trying to control. Li wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Li wants to control but Webb is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Li is controlling Webb's position as best he can from this difficult position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD#
Li fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Webb sprawls well initially but Li persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Webb controlling the position well.
Li is stalling here. Webb is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Li seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Webb has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Li looking for a sweep but Webb has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Li is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Webb trying to control but Li is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Li tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Li tries to hold on but Webb pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koen Webb dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Webb shoots in and drives through. Li sprawls well.
Li ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Webb shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Li shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Li was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Li is chipping away with strikes.
Li wants to lay and pray for a moment but Webb keeps working.
Webb is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li working the ground and pound from side control.
Webb regains half guard, as Li was trying to land strikes.
Li trying to control the action but Webb is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Webb is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Li pulls his head out easily.
Webb is trying is best to control the position here.
Webb missing with punches from the bottom.
Webb is looking for a sweep. Li is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Li landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Koen Webb has got the better of the ground game so far.
Li winds up and cracks Webb with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Li scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Webb is breathing heavily.
Webb taking some punishment here, with Li in his half guard.
Li working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Li is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2#
Li content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Li scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Li is stalling here. Webb is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Li seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Webb has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Li tries to bench press Webb off him but Webb keeps the position.
Li on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Li tries to get out of the position.
Li tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Li tries to hold on but Webb pushes him away.
Li is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Webb in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Webb controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Webb trying to control but Li is having none of it.
Li wants to hold on but Webb pushes him away.
Li is wriggling around trying to escape.
Li wants to control but Webb is having none of it.
Webb looking to ground and pound but Li is blocking nicely.
Li wants to control but Webb is having none of it.#SUB2#
Webb looking for a guillotine from mount but Li is having none of it.
Li is trying to escape the mount.
Webb avoids the attempt from Li to control.#T4#
Li is trying desperately to improve position.
Webb working the ground and pound effectively.
Li tries to hold on but Webb pushes him away.
Li is working to get back to half guard.
Li holds on, trying desperately to control.
Li is trying desperately to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koen Webb showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. 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#
Webb listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Webb throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Webb tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Li paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Li tries to counter with a takedown but Webb is quick to defend against it.
Koen Webb is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Webb shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Li shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Li throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Webb to regain full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Webb wants to sweep but no luck.
Webb is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Li cracks Webb with a solid left hand.#T1#
Li with a flurry of punches that miss.
Webb has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Li working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Webb's head.
Webb looking to hit a scissor sweep but Li is one step ahead there.
Webb takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Li is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Li is in close to Webb's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Webb being controlled here, momentarily.
Webb working a defensive guard here. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Li is stalling in the full guard.
Li trying to control the position from guard on top but Webb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Li is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Li trying to control but Webb is working from the bottom.
Li postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Li connects with a couple of short punches.
Li throwing strikes from guard but Webb blocks nicely.
Li lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Li with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Webb trying to control the position.
Li stands up over Webb, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Li landing with the ground and pound.
Li with a nice head shot there.
Li lands a couple of digs.
Li chips away with some ground and pound.
Webb has momentary wrist control but Li slips an elbow through the middle.
Webb preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Li works over Webb with some ground and pound from guard.
Li throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Li keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Webb's head.
Webb has momentary wrist control but Li slips an elbow through the middle.
Li keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Webb's head.
Li lands a couple of digs.
Li trying to control the position from guard on top but Webb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Li lands a couple of digs.
Li won't allow Webb to sweep him here.
Li landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Li throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Webb works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Aiguo Li has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koen Webb is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Li scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aiguo Li showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Webb 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koen Webb!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 31, 2024

#R1#
Dirkinshan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hawkins defends well and Dirkinshan ends up having to push Hawkins into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hawkins tries to counter with a clinch but Dirkinshan shakes him off and moves away.
A frustrated look appears on Hawkins's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dirkinshan is struggling to control the position.
Hawkins tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dirkinshan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hawkins will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dirkinshan up against the cage.
Dirkinshan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hawkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawkins tries for a takedown but Dirkinshan manages to get underhooks.
Hawkins stalling in the clinch. #T1#
Hawkins utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hawkins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dirkinshan has him pressed against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dirkinshan.
Hawkins is trying to maintain a safe position but Dirkinshan gets an underhook and turns Hawkins into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Hawkins's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hawkins trying to land knees to the body.
Dirkinshan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dirkinshan letting Hawkins take a breather here.#T2#
Hawkins is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dirkinshan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nurma Dirkinshan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sonny Hawkins.
Dirkinshan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hawkins tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dirkinshan smiles and moves away. #CL#
Dirkinshan pushes Hawkins up against the cage in a clinch.
Dirkinshan takes a shot to the head.
Dirkinshan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hawkins is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dirkinshan is keeping busy.
Hawkins goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dirkinshan prevents it. #T3#
Hawkins is working for takedown but Dirkinshan is calmly controlling the position for now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dirkinshan. #CUT#It looks like Sonny Hawkins has been cut.
Dirkinshan connects with a knee to the head.
A short right from Dirkinshan on the inside.
Hawkins jumps guard but Dirkinshan stands there with Hawkins around his waist. Hawkins gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dirkinshan is pressed up against the cage. Hawkins has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dirkinshan down to the mat. Dirkinshan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hawkins shoots in and drives through. Dirkinshan sprawls well.#T4#
Hawkins throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Dirkinshan drives through and clinches with Hawkins against the cage.
Dirkinshan unloads a knee to the mid-section.#TD2#
Hawkins jumps into guard, dragging Dirkinshan to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dirkinshan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dirkinshan's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dirkinshan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nurma Dirkinshan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sonny Hawkins's cut.
That's time! Dirkinshan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Dirkinshan instigates a clinch.
Hawkins tries to pull guard but Dirkinshan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hawkins tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dirkinshan smiles and moves away.
Dirkinshan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hawkins can do to turn this around?#CL#
Dirkinshan closes the distance and pushes Hawkins back into the cage.
Hawkins drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dirkinshan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nurma Dirkinshan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sonny Hawkins.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hawkins is looking to break free of the clinch but Dirkinshan has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dirkinshan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dirkinshan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hawkins's defenses. #T1#
Dirkinshan lands an elbow just above Hawkins 's eye.
Dirkinshan avoiding damage as Hawkins throws knees to the body.
Dirkinshan blocks a body shot from Hawkins.
Hawkins jumps guard but Dirkinshan stands there with Hawkins around his waist. Hawkins gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dirkinshan obliges.#BC#
Dirkinshan breaks the clinch. #CL#
Dirkinshan gets a clinch.
Hawkins tries to pull guard but Dirkinshan holds him up against the cage and eventually Hawkins drops back down to his feet.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dirkinshan. #T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Dirkinshan.
Hawkins tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dirkinshan with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC#
Dirkinshan breaks the clinch. #CL#
Dirkinshan clinches.
Dirkinshan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short right from Dirkinshan on the inside.
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!
Hawkins trying to control the position but instead, Dirkinshan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hawkins into the cage.
Hawkins tries to pull guard but Dirkinshan won't allow it. #T3#
Nice body punch from Dirkinshan.
Dirkinshan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dirkinshan landing knees to the body.
Dirkinshan lands an elbow just above Hawkins 's eye.
Hawkins drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dirkinshan misses with a knee strike. #T4#
Dirkinshan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dirkinshan connects with a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dirkinshan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hawkins's brow.
Hawkins is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dirkinshan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hawkins is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dirkinshan is defending well.
Dirkinshan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dirkinshan lands a damaging elbow. #ROC#Hawkins is rocked!
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!
Hawkins changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dirkinshan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nurma Dirkinshan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sonny Hawkins's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Dirkinshan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dirkinshan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hawkins drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dirkinshan misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawkins takes an elbow to the temple.
Hawkins fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hawkins pushes off an throws an elbow but Dirkinshan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hawkins looking to stall. #T1#
Hawkins tries to break the clinch but Dirkinshan is controlling the position.
Dirkinshan lands an elbow just above Hawkins 's eye.
Dirkinshan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hawkins is still on wobbly legs! Can Dirkinshan finish him?
Dirkinshan pushes off an throws an elbow but Hawkins leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hawkins seems to have recovered his senses.#BC#
Dirkinshan breaks the clinch.
Dirkinshan tries to clinch there but Hawkins circles away. #CL#
Dirkinshan clinches with his opponent.
Hawkins tries to pull guard but Dirkinshan holds him up against the cage and eventually Hawkins drops back down to his feet.
Nurma Dirkinshan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sonny Hawkins.
Dirkinshan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hawkins's defenses. #T2#
Hawkins takes an elbow to the temple.
Hawkins fails to pull guard.
Hawkins is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hawkins pushes off an throws an elbow but Dirkinshan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dirkinshan looks to throw an elbow but misses. #TD2#
Hawkins has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dirkinshan uses from the top position.
Dirkinshan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hawkins wants to stand up but Dirkinshan is controlling him.
Dirkinshan stays in close to Hawkins's body and controls the position. #T3#
Dirkinshan pushing down on Hawkins's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hawkins trying to get back to full guard but Dirkinshan takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Dirkinshan punching from mount but Hawkins doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Dirkinshan prevents Hawkins from getting the reversal.
Hawkins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dirkinshan moves to the back. #SUB#
Dirkinshan is looking for the choke from the back position but Hawkins is controlling his hands well.
Dirkinshan controlling from the back.#T4##SUB#
Dirkinshan is looking for the choke from the back position but Hawkins is controlling his hands well.
Hawkins trying to control but not successfully.
Dirkinshan is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hawkins rolls, trying to escape but Dirkinshan keeps control of the position.
Sonny Hawkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nurma Dirkinshan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dirkinshan really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Hawkins.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nurma Dirkinshan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dirkinshan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:26
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nurma Dirkinshan!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 31, 2024

#R1#
Blair wants to clinch up but Sharma keeps it at a distance.
Sharma throws a head kick but Blair moves out of range.
Blair shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sharma as he jumps to the side.
Blair fails with the takedown.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Blair!
Sharma avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Blair.
Sharma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bhenchod Sharma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adan Blair.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Sharma feints and as Blair raises his hands in defense, Sharma changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Blair bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sharma's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Sharma throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1#
Blair wants to control from the top but Sharma keeps moving.
Blair tries to stand but Sharma is controlling from the bottom.
Sharma is pulling down on Blair's head to control his posture.
Sharma looking for a sweep. Not yet Sharma, not yet.
Sharma throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sharma trying to keep a closed guard but Blair is proving a slippery customer.
Blair passes Sharma's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sharma tries to roll over but Blair keeps him under control.
Sharma is trying to stand.
Blair wants to control but Sharma is keeping him busy.
Sharma wants to get back to full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Blair shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sharma as he jumps to the side. #T3#
Blair closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sharma circles away.
Blair shoots in for a takedown but Sharma shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sharma throws a big counter combination but Blair scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A punch combination from Sharma misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blair looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Sharma clinches with his opponent. #TD#
Sharma is trying to trip Blair. He has hold of a leg but Blair is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Sharma persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Sharma stays in close to Blair's body and controls the position.
Blair trying to control the position. #T4#
Sharma controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sharma passes into half guard.
Sharma throwing shots but Blair is blocking nicely.
Sharma controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sharma wants to stand but Blair has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bhenchod Sharma dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Sharma moves forwards but Blair connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice takedown defense from Sharma. No joy for Blair on that attempt.
Blair tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sharma throws a quick counter kick to the body but Blair avoids it.
Sharma throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sharma sets himself, and Blair steps forward looking for the clinch! Sharma avoids it this time.
Sharma throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL#
Sharma pushes Blair up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Sharma has Blair pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Sharma pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Blair tumbling to the mat - Sharma dives into Blair's guard.
Sharma has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sharma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blair is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blair lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T1##SUB#
Sharma working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blair doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blair manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Sharma had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blair defends it easily.
Sharma is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Blair postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sharma seems keen to control Blair's posture.#ES#
Sharma has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Blair is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC#
Sharma manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Sharma has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Sharma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blair shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sharma sprawls well. Sharma wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Blair gets slowly back to his feet.
Blair tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sharma swivels and escapes.
Bhenchod Sharma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adan Blair.#TD#
Sharma drives through with a takedown into guard.
Blair throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #T3#
Blair doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #SU#
Sharma gets to his feet. Blair looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Blair gets caught flat footed, as Sharma shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sharma wants to control from the top but Blair keeps moving.
Sharma wants to pass the guard but Blair is keeping the position.
Sharma knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Blair on the ground.#T4#
Sharma controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Blair has a closed guard, preventing Sharma from standing up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sharma 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. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Sharma moves into the clinch.
Blair tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sharma just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bhenchod Sharma dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Blair lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sharma backs up against the cage. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Blair tries to pull guard but Sharma won't allow it. #BC#
Sharma breaks the clinch.
Blair shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sharma sprawls well. Sharma wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Blair gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Sharma gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Sharma pulls guard effortlessly.
Blair trying to control but Sharma is working from the bottom. #T1#
Blair advances position into side control!
Sharma is looking to regain half guard here but Blair keeps moving and retains side control.
Sharma gets back to half guard.
Sharma wants to get back to his feet.
Sharma is trying to maintain the position but Blair is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sharma is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Blair missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Sharma actively working from the bottom here.
Blair is trying to control the action in half guard but Sharma is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sharma tries to get to full guard but Blair has control of the leg.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Sharma moves into the clinch.
Blair tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bhenchod Sharma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adan Blair.#TD#
Sharma jumps guard and drags Blair to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Blair won't allow Sharma to sweep him here.
Sharma controlling the position.#SUB#
Sharma looking for a guillotine here but Blair defends easily.
Blair trying to control but Sharma is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Sharma had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blair defends it easily.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Blair wants to control from the top but Sharma keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Blair looking to score a takedown here. Sharma is defending well but Blair drives through and ends up in Sharma's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bhenchod Sharma showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sharma has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bhenchod Sharma!

Event: HLR8: Bruce vs Soaki
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1##CL#
Childers rushes Kagawa and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Childers pulls guard effortlessly.
Childers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kagawa is one step ahead there.
Childers keeping moving, preventing Kagawa from controlling successfully.
Kagawa is fighting to break Childers's control of his arms but Childers is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kagawa wants to pass the guard but Childers is keeping the position.
Kagawa has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Childers is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Childers escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kagawa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Childers looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1##SUB#
Childers looking for a triangle here. Kagawa is fighting it but it looks tight! Childers pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Kagawa is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Andrew Childers!

Event: 020 EIGHT LA
Date: Aug 08, 2023

#R1#
Beckham fails with an attempt to clinch.
Beckham is trying hard to land a takedown here. McGregor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Beckham looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McGregor circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGregor lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Beckham tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGregor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Beckham takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Beckham!
Beckham scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Beckham misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Beckham wants to clinch up but McGregor keeps it at a distance.
McGregor misses with a head kick. #CL2#
McGregor moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Beckham's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGregor scores with a jab to the head.
Beckham wants to clinch but McGregor slips to the side
and McGregor counters with a nice low kick that buckles Beckham's knee momentarily.
Beckham tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McGregor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Beckham lands a head kick. McGregor smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T1#
Beckham throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and McGregor moves into the clinch.#BC2#
McGregor breaks from the clinch.
Beckham fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fartus Beckham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGregor lands a head kick. Beckham smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Beckham tries to clinch up.
Beckham throws a head kick but McGregor moves out of range.
McGregor throws a counter combo.
McGregor checks the leg kick nicely there.
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick and Beckham moves out of range easily.
McGregor lands a high kick!
Beckham fails with an attempt to clinch.
Beckham fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McGregor checks it well. #CL2#
Beckham gets tackled into the cage by McGregor. McGregor maintains the clinch.
McGregor working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
McGregor breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Beckham moves to clinch but McGregor breaks away
and McGregor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Beckham looks for the body kick but McGregor saw that one coming.
Beckham tries to clinch there but McGregor circles away.
Beckham takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Beckham misses with the combination.
A punch combination from McGregor misses.
McGregor throws a right hand that Beckham ducks under and follows up with a left that Beckham also avoids with ease.
McGregor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Beckham wants to clinch
and McGregor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beckham connects with a high kick.
McGregor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Beckham. That did some damage!
Beckham takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Beckham doesn't manage to clinch there - McGregor circles away. #T3#
McGregor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beckham wants to clinch up but McGregor keeps it at a distance.
Beckham is looking to clinch but McGregor is avoiding it. #CL2#
McGregor moves into the clinch.#BC2#
McGregor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Beckham misses with a head kick.
Beckham looks to clinch
and McGregor counters with a left and a right that stings Beckham.
McGregor misses with the combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGregor. That's going to slow Beckham down. #CL2#
McGregor moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
McGregor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Beckham tries to close the distance and clinch but McGregor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kron McGregor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGregor moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beckham will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fartus Beckham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGregor keeps the fight on the outside.
Beckham wants to clinch.
Beckham tries to clinch there but McGregor circles away.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGregor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Beckham fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGregor misses with a body kick.
As McGregor looks to move away, Beckham throws a big counter combo but McGregor just gets out of the way.
McGregor lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGregor scores with a shot to the body.
McGregor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Beckham tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGregor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGregor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kron McGregor dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
McGregor scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CL#
Beckham pushes McGregor up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
McGregor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
McGregor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Beckham, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
McGregor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGregor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGregor blocks a leg kick.
Beckham tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGregor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beckham throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and McGregor moves into the clinch.#BC2#
McGregor manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckham throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGregor is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A head kick by Beckham misses
and McGregor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGregor circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGregor lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #T1#
A head kick misses from McGregor. #CL#
Beckham rushes McGregor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Beckham wants to break free but McGregor has control.
Beckham wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Beckham's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Beckham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beckham chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGregor can pounce on him.
McGregor scores with a hook to the body. Beckham takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McGregor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGregor fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Beckham on the side of the head.
McGregor feints and then cracks Beckham's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Beckham down.
Beckham tries to clinch there but McGregor circles away.
McGregor misses with a head kick.
McGregor swinging wildly here. #T2#
McGregor looks to land a body kick but Beckham moved away.
McGregor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McGregor connects with an inside leg kick.
Beckham tries to clinch up.
McGregor unleashes a big counter combination but Beckham bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beckham throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McGregor was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
McGregor swats away the attempt to clinch by Beckham.
McGregor closes the distance and lands a one-two.
McGregor circles away from the clinch attempt
and McGregor counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Fartus Beckham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Beckham, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Beckham throws out a leg kick but McGregor moves out of range and Beckham only half commits.
Beckham fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3#
McGregor pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Beckham back to the cage. McGregor follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Beckham is looking to clinch but McGregor is avoiding it. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
McGregor breaks from the clinch.
Beckham wants to clinch but McGregor slips to the side
and McGregor counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC2#Beckham is rocked!
Beckham wants to clinch but McGregor slips to the side
and McGregor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oh Beckham is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McGregor keeps the fight on the outside.
Beckham seems to have got his legs back now.
McGregor throws a body kick that misses.
Beckham throws a front kick aimed at McGregor's knee but McGregor avoids it well.
Beckham throws a sloppy head kick
and McGregor counters with a two punch combo. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGregor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Beckham wants to clinch up but McGregor keeps it at a distance.#KD2#
McGregor lands a big head kick that sends Beckham tumbling to the mat! McGregor takes a step backwards and waves Beckham back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Beckham looks to clinch
and McGregor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGregor swats away the attempt to clinch by Beckham.
BOOM! McGregor lands a beautiful left hook that drops Beckham. Beckham tries to recover but McGregor is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Beckham lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kron McGregor!
Kron McGregor seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TL Fight Night 15
Date: Aug 05, 2023

#R1#
Volkanovski darts in looking for a takedown but Kamalani gets double underhooks and turns Volkanovski into the cage.
Volkanovski moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKamalani.
Kamalani lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Volkanovski being controlled against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Kamalani.
Kamalani is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kamalani is trying to drag Volkanovski to the mat but Volkanovski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kamalani just leaning against Volkanovski, taking a breather.
Volkanovski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Kamalani jumps guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkanovski stops Kamalani from standing up.
Kamalani controlling the position.
Kamalani wants to stand up but Volkanovski is controlling him. #T1#
Kamalani seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kamalani throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kamalani wants to stand but Volkanovski is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Kamalani clinches with his opponent.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kamalani on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #TD2#
Kamalani has hold of one of Volkanovski's legs. Volkanovski is fighting the takedown attempt but Kamalani gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Kamalani postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kamalani won't allow Volkanovski to get back to his feet. #T2#
Kamalani throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Volkanovski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Volkanovski is breathing heavily.
Volkanovski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kamalani. #SU2#
Kamalani stands up from guard. Let's bang!
We've been informed that Kamalani has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kamalani goes for a double leg but Volkanovski avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Volkanovski continues to drive forward.
Kamalani tries for a takedown but Volkanovski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alexander Volkanovski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaimana Kamalani.#TD2#
Kamalani gets a takedown into half guard.

Volkanovski kicks off Kamalani and gets to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Kamalani moves into the clinch.#T3#
A bit of stalling here from Kamalani. #TD2#
Kamalani gets control of Volkanovski's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kamalani will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kamalani pulls Volkanovski in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kamalani is on top in guard. #REVB#
Kamalani is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4##SU2#
Kamalani gets to his feet. Volkanovski looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A low kick lands for Kamalani. #CL2#
Kamalani darts in and clinches Volkanovski up against the cage.
Volkanovski is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kamalani goes for a takedown in the clinch but Volkanovski prevents it.
Kamalani is pushing Volkanovski up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD2#
Kamalani jumps guard.
Kamalani wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kaimana Kamalani dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Volkanovski shoots in for a takedown but Kamalani shows good takedown defense.
Kamalani throws a counter combo.
Volkanovski leaves Kamalani with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Volkanovski scores with a one two! Kamalani had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CL2#
Kamalani moves into range and clinches up with Volkanovski.#TD2#
Kamalani jumps guard and drags Volkanovski to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Volkanovski scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kamalani lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkanovski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kamalani controls the pace.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU2#
Kamalani gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T1#
Kamalani shoots in but Volkanovski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Volkanovski misses the target.
Volkanovski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kamalani looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Volkanovski is fending him off so far but Kamalani persists. Nope, Volkanovski circles away and we're back to standing.
Alexander Volkanovski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaimana Kamalani.
Kamalani circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kamalani has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Kamalani rushes Volkanovski and presses him up against the cage.
Volkanovski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kamalani wants a takedown.
Kamalani lands with a short shot to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kamalani.
Kamalani leaning against his opponent.
Volkanovski fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T2##TD2#
Kamalani gets control of Volkanovski's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kamalani will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Volkanovski postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kamalani is looking to stand up but Volkanovski isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB2#
Kamalani working for a triangle but Volkanovski defends it easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Volkanovski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Kamalani is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Kamalani looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kamalani holds on and takes a little breather.
Volkanovski wants to control from the top but Kamalani keeps moving. #ES2#
Kamalani has his feet on Volkanovski's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Volkanovski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Volkanovski wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Kamalani instigates a clinch.
Kamalani blocks an uppercut.
Volkanovski can't break the clinch.
Volkanovski has Kamalani pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kamalani manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kamalani is trying to drag Volkanovski to the mat but Volkanovski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T4#
Kamalani looking for a takedown.
Volkanovski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kamalani avoids it.
Volkanovski prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kamalani managing to block the knees to the body from Volkanovski.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kamalani.
Volkanovski is trying to break the clinch but Kamalani is controlling him.
Kaimana Kamalani seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Volkanovski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kamalani walks away with a smile on his face. Volkanovski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Volkanovski shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Kamalani moves into range and clinches up with Volkanovski.
Kamalani stalling against the cage.
Kamalani landing knees to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kaimana Kamalani showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Kamalani clinches with his opponent.
Kamalani can't get the takedown.
Kamalani is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Volkanovski pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Volkanovski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kamalani is defending well for now.
Kamalani prevents a takedown attempt there.
Come on Kamalani - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kamalani is pressed up against the cage. Volkanovski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kamalani down to the mat. Kamalani avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Kamalani has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamalani managing to block the knees to the body from Volkanovski. #TD2#
Kamalani has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Volkanovski uses from the top position.
Kamalani is trying to keep Volkanovski in close.
Volkanovski throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Kamalani doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Kaimana Kamalani has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Kamalani is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Volkanovski defends well.
Kamalani utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Volkanovski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Volkanovski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kamalani works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Kamalani pushes Volkanovski off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Kamalani shoots in looking for a takedown. Volkanovski tries to sprawl out of it but Kamalani keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Volkanovski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Alexander Volkanovski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaimana Kamalani.
Volkanovski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T2#
Kamalani throws a looping overhand right but Volkanovski ducks down to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Kamalani 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kamalani shoots in for a double leg but Volkanovski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kamalani fails with a takedown attempt.
Volkanovski lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Volkanovski.
Volkanovski tries to bum rush Kamalani with a series of wild strikes but Kamalani uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Volkanovski.
Kamalani shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T3#
Volkanovski lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kamalani darts in looking for a takedown but Volkanovski gets double underhooks and turns Kamalani into the cage.
Volkanovski doesn't manage to clinch there - Kamalani circles away.
Alexander Volkanovski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kamalani swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kamalani is trying hard to land a takedown here. Volkanovski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kamalani takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Volkanovski lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kamalani slips a jab and a cross from Volkanovski. #CL2#
Kamalani moves into the clinch successfully.
Volkanovski is looking to control Kamalani's arms but Kamalani gets an underhook and turns him. Now Volkanovski has his back to the cage. #TD2#
Kamalani ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kamalani no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Kamalani working for a triangle but Volkanovski defends it easily. #T4#
Kamalani is trying to keep Volkanovski in close.
Volkanovski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Volkanovski won't allow Kamalani to sweep him here.
Volkanovski looking to sit in guard and control but Kamalani gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamalani won't allow Volkanovski to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Volkanovski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kamalani 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaimana Kamalani!

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