Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: HFA 10
Date: Jul 27, 2024

#R1#
Archer tries for a takedown but Rodgers circles away easily
enabling Rodgers to counter with a crisp jab.
Archer looks to clinch #TD#
and Rodgers counters with a nice double leg into side control. Archer won't be happy with that.

Archer sneaks out the side door and pushes Rodgers away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD#
Rodgers gets the takedown into side control.

Archer bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodgers shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Archer as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Rodgers closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Rodgers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Rodgers drives through with a takedown into guard.

Archer pushes Rodgers off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T1#
Archer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Archer wants to clinch up but Rodgers keeps it at a distance.
Archer misses with a takedown #CL#
and Rodgers moves into the clinch.#TD#
Rodgers successfully pulls guard.
Rodgers knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Archer on the ground.
Rodgers wants to stand but Archer is controlling the position.
Rodgers trying to control the position.
Archer passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2#
Archer trying to control the position but Rodgers is working away.
Archer sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rodgers is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodgers manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rodgers sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Archer is looking for a sweep. Rodgers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rodgers tries to stand and escape but Archer actually recovers to full guard.
Archer is striking off his back. Rodgers thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard. #T3#
Archer is looking to control Rodgers's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Archer avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Rodgers is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Archer sees it coming and defends easily.
Archer wants to control but Rodgers is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Rodgers seems to be working for a kimura but Archer defends the submission attempt.
Archer is looking to improve his position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Archer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rodgers's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rodgers's back!#SUB2#
Archer looking for the RNC.
Archer trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Rodgers manages to reverse the position and now he's in Archer's guard. Nice work there by Rodgers.
Rodgers postures up.
Archer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rodgers manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rocco Archer 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#
Archer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rodgers fails with the takedown
enabling Archer to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Archer 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.
Rodgers trying to control the position.
Archer content to stall in guard here.
Rodgers on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rodgers tries to get out of the position.
Archer is fighting to break Rodgers's control of his arms but Rodgers is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodgers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SU2#
Archer stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Rodgers leaves Archer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Archer tries to bum rush Rodgers with a series of wild strikes but Rodgers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rodgers shoots in looking for a takedown but Archer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rodgers's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Archer! But no joy.
Archer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ralph Rodgers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Rodgers manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Archer on his heels. He'll look to pass Archer's guard now, I'm sure.

Archer pushes Rodgers off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Ralph Rodgers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Archer is breathing heavily.
Archer misses with the combination. #T2#
Nice sprawl there from Archer as Rodgers shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralph Rodgers. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Rodgers decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodgers landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rodgers tries to pass to full mount but Archer defends it.
Archer wants to control but Rodgers is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rodgers lands with a punch from half guard.
Rodgers trying to pass the guard but Archer defending well. #SU#
Rodgers decides to stand and escape the position. #T3#
Rodgers shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Archer sprawls well. Archer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rodgers gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Rodgers clinches with his opponent.
Rodgers has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Archer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rodgers - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Archer tries to pull guard but Rodgers forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rodgers wants a takedown.
Archer jumps guard but Rodgers turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rodgers drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #TD#
Rodgers wants the takedown. Archer is fighting it off but Rodgers persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Archer's guard against the cage.

Archer is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Archer tries to pull guard but Rodgers won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rocco Archer 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Rodgers jabs Archer to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Rodgers instigates a clinch. #TD#
Rodgers pulls Archer into guard.
Archer wants to control from the top but Rodgers keeps moving.
Rodgers is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rodgers'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodgers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archer sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rocco Archer has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1##SU2#
Archer stands up and waves to Rodgers to follow him.
Rodgers stuffs the takedown attempt from Archer. Archer gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Rodgers drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Archer throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Rodgers lands with a good body shot.
Archer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Rodgers circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Archer tries to keep at a distance but Rodgers has taken 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!
Archer looking to slow down the pace here.
Rodgers controlling the action here for a moment.
Rodgers controlling the action here for a moment. #T3#
Rodgers displaying some good clinch control by pressing Archer up against the cage.
Archer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rodgers has Archer pushed against the cage.#BC#
Rodgers manages to break the clinch. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Archer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Rodgers counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rodgers has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Archer after a bit of a struggle.
Good body shot from Rodgers.
Archer is working for takedown but Rodgers is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ralph Rodgers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocco Archer.#BC#
Rodgers breaks from the clinch.
Rocco Archer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#TD#
Rodgers closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rodgers lands in his opponent's guard.

Archer is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Rodgers presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rocco Archer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Archer 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 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rocco Archer!

Event: HFA 9
Date: Jul 20, 2024

#R1##TD#
Dabija closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Walker's guard.
Walker controlling the position.
Walker keeping full guard, as Dabija tries to pass.
Walker looking to control. #SUB#
Dabija is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dabija trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dabija is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Walker trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T1##SUB2#
Walker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dabija defends it easily.
Walker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dabija's guard. #REVB#
Dabija is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Walker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dabija looking to hit a scissor sweep but Walker is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Dabija looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Walker postures up. #T2#
Walker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dabija swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dabija tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dabija keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Dabija is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Walker is aware though and is defending well.
Dabija is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Dabija working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Walker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Walker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Dabija has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Walker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3##SUB#
Dabija looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Walker passes into side control.
Walker taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Walker is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dabija is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dabija tries to buck Walker off but Walker is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Dabija's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
Dabija gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Dabija looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dabija trying to control here. #SU2#
Walker escapes and gets back to his feet.
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 Marius Dabija will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dabija is defended easily by Walker.
Dabija shoots in for a takedown but Walker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Walker as Dabija shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marius Dabija. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Dabija looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Walker manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Walker keeping moving, preventing Dabija from controlling successfully.
Dabija wants to pass the guard but Walker is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dabija is stalling in the full guard.
Walker trying to keep a closed guard but Dabija is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Walker keeping full guard, as Dabija tries to pass.
Walker striking off his back but it's not causing Dabija any problems.
Marius Dabija overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dabija wants to control from the top but Walker keeps moving.
Walker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Walker might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dabija haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Walker looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Dabija thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dabija looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dabija trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dabija shoots for a takedown but Walker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dabija doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD#
Walker gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dabija wants to pass the guard but Walker is keeping the position.
Dabija advances position into side control!
Walker is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dabija off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Walker looking for the choke from the back.
Dabija tries to escape the position.
Walker struggling to keep hold of the position.
Walker doesn't have the hooks in and Dabija manages to turn into his guard.
Dabija showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Walker keeping full guard, as Dabija tries to pass.
Walker trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB2#
Walker has his foot on Dabija's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dabija works his way back into a safe position though.
Dabija engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dabija wants to pass the guard but Walker is keeping the position.
Dabija sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Walker keeping moving, preventing Dabija from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Dabija drops back looking for a leg! Walker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Walker manages to kick Dabija off! Dabija jumps back into Walker's guard.
Walker is trying to control the position but Dabija postures up.
Walker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walker wants to get back to his feet but Dabija is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dabija sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Walker's guard.
Dabija is keen to just control but Walker is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Dabija seems to be working for a kimura but Walker defends the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Marius Dabija will probably get the nod.
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#
Dabija fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Walker shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dabija has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Walker is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Dabija looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dabija is looking to control Walker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dabija avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Walker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dabija doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Walker. #T1#
Walker prevents Dabija from improving his position.
Walker is trying to control the action in half guard but Dabija is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dabija is looking to control Walker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dabija avoid being mounted?
Walker takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Walker is trying to control the action in half guard but Dabija is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Walker is thwarting Dabija's attempts to control the position.
Walker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dabija keeps working. #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.
Walker trying to mount his opponent but Dabija defends it.
Dabija trying to hold on to Walker's head to control him but Walker postures up. #SUB#
Dabija looking for submissions off his back.
Dabija trying to control here. #SUB#
Dabija looking for submissions off his back.
Walker prevents Dabija from improving his position.#T3#
Walker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dabija is trying to maintain the position but Walker is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dabija drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Walker gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD#
Dabija jumps guard. #T4##SUB#
Dabija had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Walker defends it easily.
Walker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dabija swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dabija keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Dabija is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Dabija throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Walker escapes and throws Dabija's legs to the side, diving into side control!
German Walker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Walker cracks Dabija with a big right hand but Dabija just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

And that's the end of the fight!
German Walker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dabija has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Marius Dabija!
After winning the bout, Marius Dabija thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: OPG 6: Cote vs Williams
Date: Jul 20, 2024

#R1#
Borgia shoots in for a takedown but Abbott shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Borgia gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Abbott to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Borgia working for a triangle but Abbott defends it easily.
Abbott content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Borgia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Abbott gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Abbott is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Abbott won't allow Borgia to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Borgia working for a triangle but Abbott defends it easily.
Abbott wants to control from the top but Borgia keeps moving.
Abbott being controlled here momentarily.
Borgia is trying to keep Abbott in close.
Abbott throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Borgia works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Borgia wants to sweep here but Abbott controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Borgia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Abbott doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Borgia is tightening it up a little... Abbott has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Abbott reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Abbott taps out! Nice BJJ there by Borgia!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Giovanni Borgia!

Event: OPG: Fight Night 3
Date: Jul 17, 2024

#R1#
Tovar avoids the body shot from Dalton.
Tovar stuffs the takedown.
Dalton lands a head kick!
Tovar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dalton circles away.#CL2#
Tovar moves into range and clinches up with Dalton.#TD2#
Tovar gets control of Dalton's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tovar will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Dalton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Tovar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dalton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dalton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Tovar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dalton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dalton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton trying to control but Tovar is working from the bottom. #T1#
Dalton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dalton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tovar is keeping the position for now. #SU#
Dalton decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Tovar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dalton. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dalton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dalton or perhaps it was just good defense by Tovar, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Dalton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dalton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tovar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dalton throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dalton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tovar sprawls well. Tovar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dalton gets slowly back to his feet.
Dalton slaps away a takedown attempt from Tovar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dalton's corner calls for a 1-2. Dalton obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T3##TD2#
Tovar drives through with a takedown into Dalton's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dalton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tovar controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tovar wants to stand but Dalton has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Tovar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dalton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tovar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tovar looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tovar tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Tovar closes the distance and clinches.
Dalton is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tovar is defending well.#BC2#
Tovar breaks from the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dalton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tovar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dalton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Francisco Tovar dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Dalton shoots for a takedown but Tovar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dalton tries to clinch but Tovar is having none of it. #CL#
Dalton closes the distance and clinches.
Dalton prevents the takedown attempt. #BC2#
Tovar breaks the clinch.
Dalton scores with a shot to the body.
Dalton tries to clinch there but Tovar circles away.
Dalton with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Tovar holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dalton is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tovar to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Dalton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Tovar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Tovar clinches up with Dalton and pushes him back against the cage.
Dalton has had enough of the clinch but Tovar keeps him there for the moment.#TD#
Dalton has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tovar uses from the top position. #T1#
Dalton is trying to keep Tovar in close. #SUB#
Dalton looking for subs off his back but Tovar has passed one foot through into half guard.
Tovar is looking to take a break and control but Dalton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SU2#
Tovar gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Dalton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tovar circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tovar is looking to clinch but Dalton is avoiding it.
Dalton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tovar sprawls well. Tovar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dalton gets slowly back to his feet.
Tovar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dalton closes the distance and clinches up with Tovar, looking for a takedown. Dalton pushes Tovar against the cage but Tovar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tovar steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dalton.
Tovar looks for a takedown but Dalton sprawls well.
Dalton throws a push kick but Tovar slaps the foot to one side.
Tovar is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tovar keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #TD2#
Tovar changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dalton looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dalton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dalton tries to buck Tovar off but Tovar is having none of it.#T3#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Tovar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dalton keeps working.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Tovar. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Tovar is breathing heavily.
Tovar tries to advance to mount but can't.
Dalton is looking to reverse the position.#SU2#
Tovar stands up. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tovar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dalton.
Tovar tries to clinch
and Dalton counters with a stiff right hand.
Tovar lands a jab-cross combination.
Tovar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dalton pinned against the cage. Dalton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dalton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tovar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dalton as he avoids it easily.
Dalton takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dalton.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tovar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dalton circles away.
As Tovar looks to move away, Dalton throws a big counter combo but Tovar just gets out of the way.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tovar enables Dalton to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tovar manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Francisco Tovar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Dalton clinches with his opponent.
Tovar prevents a body shot from Dalton.
Dalton tries to break free but Tovar pushes him back against the cage.
Dalton tries to break the clinch but Tovar is controlling the position.
Tovar is looking to control Dalton's arms but Dalton gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tovar has his back to the cage.
Dalton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tovar fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dalton shoots for a takedown but Tovar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Dalton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Tovar breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tovar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dalton's waist but Dalton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tovar off to one side.
Dalton is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tovar.
Nice takedown defense from Tovar. No joy for Dalton on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Dalton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tovar shoots in for a takedown but Dalton shows good takedown defense. #T1#
Dalton keeps the fight on the outside.
Tovar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dalton tries to score with a low kick but Tovar moves his leg out of the way.
Dalton takes a swing at Tovar's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Dalton.
Dalton lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dalton shoots for a double leg takedown but Tovar sprawls well. He's pushed Dalton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Tovar finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Dalton misses with a double jab #CL2#
and Tovar counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tovar taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tovar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC2#
Tovar breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Tovar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dalton sprawls well. Dalton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tovar gets slowly back to his feet.
Dalton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tovar avoids it really well and circles away.
Dalton feints a jab promting Tovar to slip. Dalton then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tovar slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T3#
Dalton throws a head kick but Tovar moves out of range.
Dalton lands the left hand.
Dalton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Dalton. No joy for Tovar on that attempt.
Tovar circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick misses from Dalton.
Dalton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dalton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tovar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dalton somewhat.
Tovar shapes to counter with a head kick.#T4##CL2#
Tovar drives through and clinches with Dalton against the cage. #TD2#
Tovar manages to pull guard.
Francisco Tovar has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU#
Dalton stands up from Tovar's guard - Dalton perhaps looking for a knockout.
Dalton fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Tovar fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dalton to the ground. Tovar is now in Dalton's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tovar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gabriel Dalton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Francisco Tovar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Dalton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gabriel Dalton.
I think Tovar 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: QFC Tournament 1191 Round 3
Date: Jun 29, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Abbott gets a clinch.
Abbott working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dover goes for a takedown in the clinch but Abbott prevents it.
Abbott effectively controlling the action here.#BC2#
Abbott breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
Abbott manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dover on his heels. He'll look to pass Dover's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Dover has his foot on Abbott's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Abbott works his way back into a safe position though.
Abbott content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Dover throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abbott distracts Dover with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1##SUB#
Dover escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Abbott gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SU2#
Abbott stands up from Dover's guard - Abbott perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2#
Abbott instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Abbott escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Dover tries to keep at a distance but Abbott has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Abbott jumps guard and drags Dover to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T2##SUB#
Dover thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Abbott trying to control the position. #SUB#
Dover is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Abbott is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Abbott has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Abbott is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Dover has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Abbott is looking to defend but Dover has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Abbott! Dover pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Abbott taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tom Dover!

Event: QFC Tournament 1191 Round 2
Date: Jun 28, 2024

#R1##CL#
Abbott takes the fight into the clinch.
Abbott wants to take the fight to the mat but Lin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lin working Abbott over with knees to the body.
Abbott misses with a punch on the inside.
Lin tries a body shot but Abbott blocks it.
Abbott fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD#
Abbott has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lin clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Lin is in bad spot here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abbott trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Lin doesn't escape.
Lin is trying to get back to his feet but Abbott has full control of the position and if anything, Lin has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T1#
Abbott is hanging on to Lin's back as he tries to escape.
Abbott is punishing Lin with some ground and pound.
Lin wants to control his opponent's hands but Abbott gets his hands free.
You can see the frustration on Lin's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB#
Abbott seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Lin's chin but Lin turns very nicely into Abbott's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Lin.
Lin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lin with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Abbott is controlling Lin's posture.
Abbott on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Abbott tries to get out of the position.
Abbott wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Lin manages to pass to side control.
Abbott is looking for a sweep. Lin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lin trying to pass the guard but Abbott defending well.
Abbott is trying to control but can't.
Lin is trying to control the action in half guard but Abbott is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Abbott looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Abbott is positioning himself well to prevent Lin advancing to mount. #T3#
Lin prevents Abbott from improving his position.
Lin is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Lin looking to control but Abbott is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Abbott tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lin trying to control but Abbott is having none of it.
Abbott really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T4#
Lin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Abbott wants to control but Lin is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Abbott is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Armani Lin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Lin throws a low kick but Abbott moves out of range easily. #TD#
Abbott closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lin did well to prevent Abbott getting side control.
Abbott slows the pace down in half guard.
Lin tries to roll over but Abbott keeps him under control.
Lin has hold of Abbott's hands but Abbott slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lin tries to get to full guard but Abbott has control of the leg.
Abbott is taking a breather. Lin says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T1#
Lin looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lin wants to control but Abbott is keeping busy.
Abbott is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lin looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Abbott counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T2#
Abbott controlling the action here.
Abbott working Lin over with strikes.
Abbott looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lin is trying to escape back to his feet but Abbott uses the scramble to pass into side control. #SU#
Abbott has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Lin gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Abbott counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lin pushes Abbott off but Abbott dives into side control. #T3#
Abbott content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
You can see the frustration on Lin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Abbott tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SU#
Abbott stands up and beckons Lin to his feet. #T4#
Lin lands a head kick. Abbott smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lin enables Abbott to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lin is trying to keep Abbott in close.
Lin keeping full guard, as Abbott tries to pass.
Abbott has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lin trying to keep a closed guard but Abbott is proving a slippery customer.
Abbott engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brayden Abbott dominated that second round.
That's time! Abbott's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Lin blocks a leg kick.
Lin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Abbott blocks a head kick by Lin. #TD#
Abbott throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Abbott is in Lin's guard.
Abbott throws a big elbow that misses.
Abbott works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Abbott works his way into full mount!
Abbott sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Lin is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Abbott with the ground and pound from mount.
Abbott controlling from mount.
Abbott landing strikes from the mount and Lin is in trouble!
Lin tries to improve his position but instead Abbott has taken his back!
Abbott doesn't have the hooks in and Lin manages to turn into his guard.
Abbott preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Abbott is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lin can do to turn this around?#T2#
Abbott controlling the position.
Abbott wants to stand and escape but Lin is having none of it. #SUB#
Abbott working for a triangle but Lin defends it easily.
Abbott wants to stand but Lin is controlling the position.
Lin trying to control the position from guard on top but Abbott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB#
Abbott looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lin has picked Abbott up and slammed him! Abbott can't keep hold of the triangle and Lin manages to pass to side control!
Lin wants to control but Abbott is keeping him busy.
Lin tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Abbott struggling a bit here.
Abbott tries to improve position but can't.
Lin advances nicely into full mount. #T4#
Abbott tries to reverse the position but Lin maintains control.
Lin raining down shots from the mount!
Abbott tries to reverse the position but Lin maintains control.
Lin wants to control the pace but Abbott is squirming around nicely.
Abbott can't escape the position.
Brayden Abbott overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Abbott avoids a series of strikes thrown by Lin.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lin wants to control the pace but Abbott is squirming around nicely.
Abbott is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Brayden Abbott.
I think Abbott has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight for Brayden Abbott!
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight for Brayden Abbott!
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight for Brayden Abbott!

Brayden Abbott wins by unanimous decision!

Event: QFC Tournament 1191 Round 2
Date: Jun 28, 2024

#R1#
Walker tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Daerji defends well and Walker ends up having to push Daerji into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Daerji throws a sloppy head kick and Walker moves out of range easily.
Daerji shoots in and drives through. Walker sprawls well.
A head kick misses from Daerji.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Daerji.
Daerji throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Walker shapes to counter with a head kick.#CL#
Daerji fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Walker, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Daerji breaks the clinch.
Walker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Daerji.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xi Daerji. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Daerji wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Daerji moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Walker gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Daerji regains guard.

Daerji wriggles free and stands up. #T1#
Nice takedown defense from Daerji. No joy for Walker on that attempt.
Daerji tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Walker defends well and Daerji ends up having to push Walker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Walker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Daerji is defending well for now.
Walker tries to stall but Daerji uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Daerji controlling the action here for a moment.
Walker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Daerji has him pressed against the cage.
Walker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Walker prevents Daerji from breaking the clinch.
Walker trying to land knees to the body. #BC2#
Walker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Daerji closes the distance and pushes Walker back into the cage.#T2#
Walker is trying to pull guard but Daerji has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Daerji's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Daerji misses with a kick to the body.
Daerji circles away from the clinch attempt.
Walker dives in for a single leg takedown but Daerji sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Walker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Daerji avoids it really well and circles away.
Daerji with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Daerji scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walker goes for a double leg but Daerji avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Daerji continues to drive forward.#T3#
Walker shoots in for a takedown but Daerji shows good takedown defense.
Daerji is looking to counter the offense by Walker and move into the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Daerji.
Walker takes a swing at Daerji's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Daerji moves into range and clinches up with Walker.
Walker is trying to pull guard but Daerji has him pressed against the cage.
Walker is trying to break the clinch but Daerji is controlling him.#BC2#
Walker breaks from the clinch.
Walker fails with the takedown.
Daerji went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Walker is looking to clinch but Daerji is avoiding it.
Walker scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T4#
Daerji tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Walker defends well and Daerji ends up having to push Walker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Walker throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Daerji breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Daerji checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Walker tries to clinch up.
Daerji fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Daerji tries to land a front kick but Walker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A head kick misses from Daerji.
Walker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Walker shoots in but Daerji avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A low kick from Daerji is predictable there #TD2#
and Walker counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Daerji pushes Walker off and gets back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xi Daerji 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#
Walker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Daerji as he avoids it easily.
Daerji shoots in but no luck this time.
Daerji shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Daerji keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Daerji swats away the attempt to clinch by Walker.
Horrible takedown attempt by Daerji or perhaps it was just good defense by Walker, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xi Daerji. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Daerji moves into the clinch.
Daerji slows down the pace here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T1#
Walker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Daerji walks away with a smile on his face. Walker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Walker looking to land some kicks to the body here. #CL#
Daerji gets a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Daerji's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Walker is trying to break free.
Walker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Daerji smiles and moves away.
Walker closes the distance and clinches up with Daerji, looking for a takedown. Walker pushes Daerji against the cage but Daerji circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Walker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Daerji feinted with a counter takedown.
Daerji uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Walker. #T2##CL#
Daerji moves into the clinch.
Daerji manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Daerji has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Walker is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Walker is trying to break free.
Daerji is trying to pull guard but Walker has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Daerji's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Walker tries to clinch but Daerji is having none of it.
Daerji fails with the takedown.
Daerji fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Daerji stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Daerji wants it to stay on the feet.
Walker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Walker wants it to stay on the feet.
Walker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Daerji but Daerji pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Daerji half committed to a counter leg kick.
Walker throws a shot from downtown. Daerji moves away and avoids it.
Walker shoots for a takedown but Daerji saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Daerji is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Walker can do to turn this around?
Walker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Daerji swivels and escapes.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Daerji has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Walker clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#T4#
Walker trying to control the hands but Daerji won't let him.
Daerji has the hooks in. Walker is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Walker is trying to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Walker breaks Daerji's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xi Daerji dominated that second round.
That's time! Daerji's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Daerji closes the distance and pushes Walker back into the cage.
Walker has Daerji pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Daerji manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Walker goes for a takedown in the clinch but Daerji prevents it.
Walker is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Daerji to keep the fight standing.
Xi Daerji has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of German Walker.
Daerji avoiding damage as Walker throws knees to the body. #TD#
Daerji gets control of Walker's arms and successfully pulls guard. Daerji will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Walker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Daerji has a closed guard, preventing Walker from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daerji manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Walker manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Walker is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Daerji's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Walker trying to keep a closed guard but Daerji is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walker thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Daerji throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Daerji tries to free his leg and advance position but Walker is retaining full guard.
Walker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Daerji has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Walker is proving hard to escape from.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#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.
Walker throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Walker shoots for a takedown but Daerji saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Walker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Walker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Daerji's waist but Daerji gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Walker off to one side.
Daerji looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Walker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Daerji dives in for a single leg takedown but Walker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Walker is trying to maintain a safe position but Daerji gets an underhook and turns Walker into the cage.
Daerji leaning against his opponent.
Daerji tries for a takedown but Walker manages to get underhooks. #BC#
Daerji pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Walker moves in looking to clinch but Daerji pushes him off.
Daerji swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Daerji shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Walker sprawls well. Walker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Daerji gets slowly back to his feet.
Walker is looking to score with low kicks.
Some wild striking there from Walker.
Daerji throws a head kick but Walker moves out of range.
Xi Daerji is winning the standup battle so far.
Daerji with a nice cross.
Daerji stuffs the takedown attempt from Walker. Walker gets slowly back to his feet. #T4#
Daerji shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Walker wants to counter with a clinch but Daerji pushes him away.
Xi Daerji is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Daerji swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Walker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Daerji makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Daerji defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Walker.
Daerji avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Daerji throws a head kick that misses.
Walker throws a series of punches but Daerji avoids them all with ease.
Daerji is looking to clinch but Walker is avoiding it.
Walker lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Walker shoots in for a double leg but Daerji sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Daerji but Daerji pushes him off and we're back to square one.
German Walker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xi Daerji is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
Daerji has closed the distance and engaged Walker in a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Xi Daerji showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Daerji 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight for Xi Daerji!
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight for Xi Daerji!
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight for Xi Daerji!

Xi Daerji wins by unanimous decision!

Event: QFC Tournament 1191 Round 1
Date: Jun 27, 2024

#R1#
Moon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Abbott counters with a series of strikes. Moon will be more careful next time no doubt.
Moon is looking to clinch but Abbott is avoiding it. #TD2#
Abbott shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Moon napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Moon bucks up and tries to throw Abbott off but instead Abbott has got his back!
Abbott biding his time, looking for the opening. #SUB2#
Moon is trying to get to his feet but he's left his neck exposed and Abbott manages to sink in a rear naked choke! Great counter grappling by Abbott!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brayden Abbott!

Event: QFC Tournament 1191 Round 1
Date: Jun 27, 2024

#R1##TD#
Rodgers closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rodgers lands in his opponent's guard.

Clewlow scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Rodgers shoots for a takedown but Clewlow saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rodgers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Clewlow paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Clewlow scores with the left hand. Rodgers knows he should have avoided that one.
Rodgers takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rodgers stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rodgers wants it to stay on the feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That kick from Rodgers tenderised Clewlow's leg. Clewlow is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rodgers misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Clewlow counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Clewlow.
Rodgers prevents the takedown attempt.
Clewlow is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rodgers gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ralph Rodgers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Woody Clewlow.
Rodgers is trying to pull guard but Clewlow turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1##TD2#
Clewlow manages to pull guard. #ES2#
Clewlow is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Rodgers presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Clewlow tries to break the clinch but Rodgers is controlling the position.
Rodgers fails to pull guard.
Clewlow is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rodgers is defending well.
Rodgers jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Clewlow walks away with a smile on his face. Rodgers gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Clewlow throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Clewlow clinches up against the cage.
Clewlow goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rodgers prevents it.
Rodgers is trying to drag Clewlow to the mat but Clewlow just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rodgers is trying to force a seperation but Clewlow has the dominant position.#T2#
Rodgers jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Clewlow walks away with a smile on his face. Rodgers gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Clewlow avoids the head kick by Rodgers.
Rodgers sets himself, and Clewlow steps forward looking for the clinch! Rodgers avoids it this time.
Rodgers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clewlow.
Clewlow shoots in looking for a takedown. Rodgers tries to sprawl out of it but Clewlow keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rodgers manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Clewlow fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Clewlow darts in and clinches Rodgers up against the cage.#T3#
Clewlow is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rodgers tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Clewlow smiles and moves away. #TD#
Rodgers bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rodgers in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Clewlow tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rodgers wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Clewlow sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rodgers is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SU#
Rodgers decides to return to a standing position. #T4#
Rodgers defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Clewlow.
Rodgers is looking for a counter combo.
Clewlow looks winded!
Horrible takedown attempt by Rodgers or perhaps it was just good defense by Clewlow, which made it look bad. #TD#
Rodgers closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Clewlow did well to prevent Rodgers getting side control.

Clewlow has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Rodgers is on him like a limpet, forcing Clewlow back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodgers is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Clewlow to keep the fight standing.
Rodgers can't break the clinch.
Rodgers tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Clewlow avoids it.
Rodgers takes a shot to the head.
Clewlow tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rodgers avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Woody Clewlow dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Clewlow has managed to clinch.
Rodgers tries to stall but Clewlow uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rodgers is trying to pull guard but Clewlow turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rodgers is trying to pull guard but Clewlow turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Clewlow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Clewlow lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rodgers with a lazy takedown attempt
and Clewlow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralph Rodgers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodgers looks for a takedown but Clewlow sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clewlow fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Clewlow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Clewlow closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Rodgers tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Clewlow avoids it.
Rodgers gets underhooks to prevent Clewlow's takedown attempt.
Rodgers has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Clewlow avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rodgers fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rodgers tries to circle away but Clewlow has him pinned against the cage.
Clewlow wants to break the clinch but can't.
Clewlow tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rodgers drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Clewlow tries to score a body lock takedown but Rodgers shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rodgers drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Clewlow wants a takedown.
Clewlow is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rodgers is trying to pull guard but Clewlow has him pressed against the cage.
Rodgers drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Clewlow gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD2#
Clewlow ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Clewlow no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rodgers wants to control from the top but Clewlow keeps moving. #T3#
Rodgers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clewlow swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clewlow managing to control the position.
Clewlow keeping full guard, as Rodgers tries to pass.
Rodgers has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rodgers working some strikes from top position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Clewlow pulls Rodgers in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Clewlow tries to bum rush Rodgers with a series of wild strikes but Rodgers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Clewlow pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Clewlow is looking to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Rodgers misses the target.#TD#
Rodgers shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rodgers was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rodgers working the strikes but Clewlow uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Clewlow is pressing down on Rodgers's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clewlow wants to sweep but no luck.
Rodgers trying to control the position from guard on top but Clewlow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Woody Clewlow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Clewlow throws a head kick but Rodgers moves out of range.
Clewlow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Clewlow circles away from the clinch attempt.
Clewlow will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rodgers tries to clinch but Clewlow is having none of it. #TD#
Rodgers looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rodgers controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers is stalling here. Clewlow is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Rodgers seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Clewlow has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Rodgers sneaks back into half guard.#T1#
Clewlow wants to pass to mount but Rodgers is defending the position.
Clewlow not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rodgers tries to roll over but Clewlow keeps him under control.#SU2#
Clewlow postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Rodgers to stand up.
Rodgers misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Clewlow moves into the clinch.#BC#
Rodgers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Clewlow tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rodgers defends well and Clewlow ends up having to push Rodgers into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T2#
Rodgers with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Clewlow counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rodgers letting Clewlow take a breather here.#TD2#
Clewlow jumps into guard, dragging Rodgers to the mat.
Rodgers is looking to stand up but Clewlow won't let him.
Rodgers wants to stand and escape but instead Clewlow has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Rodgers wants to stand and escape but Clewlow is having none of it.
Rodgers knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Clewlow on the ground.
Clewlow with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rodgers is looking to sweep but instead, Clewlow has passed into half guard. #T3##SU2#
Clewlow escapes and gets back to his feet.
Clewlow shoots for a takedown but Rodgers saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ralph Rodgers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Woody Clewlow.
Rodgers fails with the takedown.
Clewlow wants to counter the offense by Rodgers and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Clewlow drags the fight down to the ground.
Rodgers preventing the sweep. #T4#
Rodgers would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Rodgers trying to control but Clewlow is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Clewlow throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rodgers's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodgers is looking to work some ground and pound but Clewlow has wrist control.
Ralph Rodgers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Woody Clewlow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rodgers with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Woody Clewlow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Clewlow 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight for Woody Clewlow!
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight for Woody Clewlow!
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight for Woody Clewlow!

Woody Clewlow wins by unanimous decision!

Event: QFC Tournament 1191 Round 1
Date: Jun 27, 2024

#R1##TD#
Walker shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Moody is trying to defend but Walker finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walker trying to pass the guard but Moody defending well.
Walker content to control rather than advance.
Moody is trying to get back to full guard.
Walker passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Moody!
Walker scoring with strikes but Moody is staying in there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Walker is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Walker extends the arm and Moody is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). German Walker!

Event: OPG 4: 170lb GP R2
Date: Jun 26, 2024

#R1#
Dalton shoots in but no luck this time.
Tanaka lands a high kick!
A head kick from Tanaka lands but Dalton takes it in his stride.
Tanaka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tanaka scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tanaka scores with a spinning back kick!
Tanaka fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dalton.
Nice sprawl there from Tanaka as Dalton shoots in.
Tanaka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tanaka throws a sloppy head kick and Dalton moves out of range easily.
Tanaka avoids the body shot from Dalton.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tanaka!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tanaka swats away the attempt to clinch by Dalton.
Tanaka moves in looking to clinch but Dalton pushes him off.
Dalton dives in for a single leg takedown but Tanaka sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Dalton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dalton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T1#
Tanaka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tanaka wants to stall.
Dalton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dalton blocks a body shot from Tanaka. #BC#
Dalton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kida Tanaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tanaka throws a right hand that Dalton ducks under and follows up with a left that Dalton also avoids with ease.
Dalton shoots in for a takedown but Tanaka shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dalton takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dalton tries to clinch up but Tanaka circles away and keeps his distance.
Dalton wants to clinch up but Tanaka keeps it at a distance.
Tanaka fails to land with a series of punches.
Tanaka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Dalton.
Tanaka throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
Dalton looks for a takedown but Tanaka sprawls well.
Tanaka lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tanaka.
Tanaka lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tanaka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tanaka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dalton is looking to counter the offense by Tanaka and move into the clinch.
Tanaka scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dalton doesn't seem bothered though.
Tanaka throws a lazy head kick
and Dalton counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dalton moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dalton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tanaka connects with an inside leg kick.
Dalton throws a body punch but Tanaka moves out of range.
Dalton tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
Tanaka throws a head kick that half lands.
Tanaka throws a head kick but Dalton moves out of range.
Tanaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Dalton shoots in but Tanaka avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Dalton shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tanaka is trying to defend but Dalton finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dalton is breathing heavily.
Tanaka is trying to stand up here but Dalton is controlling him well.
Dalton wants to pass to mount but Tanaka is defending the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dalton in particular looking to stall.#T4#
Tanaka wants to get back to his feet.
Tanaka on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SU#
Dalton stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Tanaka scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dalton in his tracks.
Dalton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tanaka misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tanaka throws a series of punches but Dalton avoids them all with ease.
Kida Tanaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanaka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dalton circles away quickly and effectively.
Tanaka throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kida Tanaka dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Dalton is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tanaka's half guard.
Dalton stops Tanaka from getting back to his feet.
Dalton scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dalton slows the pace down in half guard.
Tanaka pushes Dalton off looking to stand but Dalton dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton trying to control the pace. #T1##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dalton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tanaka pinned against the cage. Tanaka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tanaka lands a leg kick that knocks Dalton off balance momentarily.#TD#
Dalton shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tanaka napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dalton controlling from side mount. #SUB#
Dalton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tanaka, who protects the arm well. #T2#
Dalton staying calm.
Dalton has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Tanaka!
Dalton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Tanaka wants to try and get back to his feet.#SUB#
Dalton is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Tanaka can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Dalton content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Tanaka defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dalton.
Dalton landing strikes, looking to finish!
Tanaka tries to buck Dalton off but he can't manage it. #T4#
Dalton is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Tanaka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dalton controlling the position easily from mount.
BOOM! Dalton connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Dalton lands a heavy elbow.
Tanaka is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dalton controlling the pace for now.
Tanaka wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Dalton dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Tanaka throws a leg kick but Dalton checks it.
Kida Tanaka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dalton slips a jab and a cross from Tanaka.
Tanaka feints and then cracks Dalton's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dalton down.
Tanaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tanaka lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL#
Dalton has closed the distance and engaged Tanaka in a clinch.
Tanaka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dalton avoids it.
Tanaka unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dalton avoiding damage as Tanaka throws knees to the body.
Tanaka lands a damaging elbow.
Dalton tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tanaka avoids it.
Tanaka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dalton wants to get back to striking at distance but Tanaka won't allow it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tanaka.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tanaka wants to stall.
Dalton is trying to pull guard but Tanaka turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1#
Dalton is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tanaka to keep the fight standing.
Dalton is trying to break free.
Tanaka trying to land knees to the body.
Tanaka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dalton looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Dalton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tanaka can't break the clinch. #BC#
Dalton manages to break the clinch.
Tanaka stuffs the takedown.
A nice side step and Tanaka releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tanaka throws a head kick that Dalton semi-blocks.
Dalton slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dalton swats away the attempt to clinch by Tanaka.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2#
Dalton blocks the elbow strike.
Dalton keeps control of Tanaka as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dalton trying to control the position but instead, Tanaka has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dalton into the cage.#BC#
Dalton breaks from the clinch.
Tanaka misses with a body kick.
Tanaka scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dalton.
Tanaka keeps the fight on the outside.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dalton crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tanaka - the referee stops the clock and Dalton gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tanaka. Dalton manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#TD#
Dalton dives in and scores a takedown into Tanaka's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Dalton sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#ES2#
Tanaka uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Tanaka misses with a body shot.
Dalton wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tanaka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dalton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dalton avoids the body shot from Tanaka.
Tanaka misses with a combination #TD#
and Dalton counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dalton.

Tanaka has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Dalton has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Dalton takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dalton is trying to break free.
Tanaka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dalton is defending well for now.
Dalton is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tanaka is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kida Tanaka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tanaka 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kida Tanaka!
Kida Tanaka thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 17, 2024

#R1#
Chest misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dalton throws a sloppy head kick and Chest moves out of range easily.
Dalton shoots for a takedown but Chest saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Chest has managed to clinch.
Dalton has had enough of the clinch but Chest keeps him there for the moment.
Dalton stalling against the cage.
Dalton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chest lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dalton backwards.
Chest lands with a right to the head.
Chest is leaning against Dalton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chest lands a right hand.
Chest lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chest gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dalton.
Dalton working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
Chest scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chest lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#Dalton is rocked!
Chest digs a right hand underneath Dalton's ribcage. Dalton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Oh Dalton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chest lands an uppercut.
Chest lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dalton backwards.
Chest scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chest lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dalton.
Chest unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Dalton! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Chest is unloading with more strikes now! Dalton drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Body Chest!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 10, 2024

#R1#
Dalton misses with a takedown
and Hess counters with a series of strikes. Dalton will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL2#
Hess closes the distance and clinches.
Hess is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dalton is defending well.
Dalton has had enough of the clinch but Hess keeps him there for the moment.
Dalton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Hess manages to break the clinch. #TD#
Dalton closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hess did well to prevent Dalton getting side control.
Dalton wants to pass the guard but Hess is defending well.
Hess tries to kick Dalton off but Dalton keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dalton is trying to control the action in half guard but Hess is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dalton slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Hess is refusing to be controlled, as Dalton sits in half guard.
Dalton slips a nice elbow through Hess's hands, connecting with Hess's forehead.
Dalton keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dalton lands with a punch from half guard.
Dalton is looking to take a break and control but Hess is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #ES2#
Hess has one foot on Dalton's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T2##CL2#
Hess closes the distance and pushes Dalton back into the cage.
Dalton wants to break the clinch but can't. #TD#
Dalton manages to pull guard.
Dalton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hess.
Hess throwing strikes but missing.
Dalton controlling Hess's posture.
Hess seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T3#
Dalton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hess is one step ahead there.
Dalton is pulling down on Hess's head. It's preventing any offense from Hess, at least for the moment.
Hess throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB#
Dalton looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hess has picked Dalton up and slammed him! Dalton can't keep hold of the triangle and Hess manages to pass to side control!
Hess in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dalton is looking to reverse the position.
Dalton is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hess's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dalton wants to get back to his feet.
Dalton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hess's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hess's back!
Dalton trying to control.#SUB#
Dalton has got his arm under Hess's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Hess has spun round into Dalton's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dalton wants to get back to his feet but Hess passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Levi Hess dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Hess gets tackled into the cage by Dalton. Dalton maintains the clinch. #TD#
Dalton is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hess can't fight it off and eventually Dalton manages to take the fight to the floor. Hess looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Hess uses the cage to get back to his feet. #CL2#
Hess instigates a clinch.
Hess tries to pull guard but Dalton won't allow it.
Dalton wants to break free but Hess has control.
Dalton has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hess after a bit of a struggle.
Hess keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dalton's efforts to push away.
Dalton jumps guard but Hess turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Dalton is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hess is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Dalton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hess stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #TD2#
Hess jumps guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dalton's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dalton won't allow Hess to get back to his feet.
Dalton trying to control the position from guard on top but Hess is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Hess has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Dalton is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Hess tries to pull guard but Dalton won't allow it. #T2##BC2#
Hess escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dalton closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dalton is defended easily by Hess.
Dalton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dalton wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Levi Hess is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Dalton moves into range and clinches up with Hess.
Hess tries for a takedown but Dalton manages to get underhooks. #BC2#
Hess's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hess is looking to clinch.
Hess fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hess misses with a head kick. #T3#
Dalton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hess as he jumps to the side.
As Dalton backs off Hess throws a huge counter combo but Dalton manages to avoid it all.#CL2#
Hess moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Hess breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dalton has a takedown stuffed.
Dalton shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Hess gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Levi Hess has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dalton connects with a couple of short punches.
Dalton prevents Hess from getting back to his feet. #T4#
Dalton 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.
Dalton stops Hess from standing up.
Dalton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ES2#
Hess kicks Dalton off and gets to his feet.
Hess fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hess is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Hess gets caught napping as Dalton dives in and scores a takedown. Hess manages to retain guard.
Hess is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Dalton dives into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Levi Hess will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Dalton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Hess is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hess will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hess keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Hess tries to keep at a distance but Dalton has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Hess breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hess.
Hess bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T1#
Hess leaves Dalton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Hess's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dalton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hess pinned against the cage. Hess gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Dalton. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Dalton clinches.
Dalton blocking some punches. #BC2#
Hess's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hess slaps away a takedown attempt from Dalton, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T2##CL2#
Hess clinches with his opponent.
Hess fails to pull guard. #BC2#
Hess manages to break the clinch.
Hess will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hess tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dalton swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Hess clinches up against the cage.
Hess tries for a takedown but Dalton manages to get underhooks. #BC2#
Hess pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hess takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dalton misses with an attempted mid kick. #T3##CL#
Dalton moves into range and clinches up with Hess.#TD#
Dalton jumps guard and drags Hess to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hess stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dalton swivels though and keeps the full guard. #ES#
Dalton is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC2#
Hess pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dalton shoots in for a double leg but Hess sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hess is looking for the big counter here.
Hess stuffs the takedown attempt from Dalton. Dalton gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Dalton closes the distance and clinches.#T4##TD2#
Hess pulls guard effortlessly.
Dalton throwing strikes from guard but Hess blocks nicely. #SU#
Hess is working an open guard so Dalton takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hess has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dalton dives in for a single leg takedown but Hess sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hess looking for a takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Hess breaks the clinch.
Dalton throws a push kick but Hess slaps the foot to one side.
Gabriel Dalton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Levi Hess is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL#
Dalton rushes Hess and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Levi Hess comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hess 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Levi Hess!

Event: AVKT 5:Parseltongue Magomedov
Date: Jan 07, 2023

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Whittaker. No joy for Stricter on that attempt.
As Stricter looks to move away, Whittaker throws a big counter combo but Stricter just gets out of the way.
Whittaker swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Stricter counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Whittaker!
Whittaker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stricter on the ground.
Stricter working away.
Stricter in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Stricter landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Whittaker wants to get back to his feet but Stricter drags him back down.
Stricter cracks Whittaker with a big elbow.
Whittaker wants to get back to his feet.
Whittaker is looking for a sweep.
Whittaker is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Stricter has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Stricter trying to control the position but Whittaker is working away.
Who's going to make the next move?#T1#
Stricter cracks Whittaker with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Stricter immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Whittaker is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Stricter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nigel Stricter!
A victorious Nigel Stricter thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Xerxes Whittaker stepped up to the mic, saying 'Rigged Fight'.

Event: AVKT 4: New Year’s Smash-Up
Date: Dec 31, 2022

#R1#
Cunningham stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Phelps.
Phelps misses with a jab, cross combination.
Phelps throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cunningham just misses with a punch to the body.
Phelps fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Phelps does no damage.
Some wild striking there from Phelps.
Phelps throws a hook but Cunningham blocks it.
Phelps swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Phelps misses with the combination.
Cunningham avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phelps misses with an uppercut.
Cunningham changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Phelps misses with a double jab.
Phelps throws a series of punches but Cunningham moves out of range.
Phelps looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Cunningham shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Phelps is trying to defend but Cunningham finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Phelps scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Cunningham manages to mount him! #T1#
Cunningham putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#CUT2#It looks like Corbin Phelps has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cunningham softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Phelps is out cold! Cunningham jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dennis Cunningham!

Event: CFC 509
Date: Dec 10, 2022

#R1#
Phelps lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Phelps.
A right-left combo lands from Phelps.
Phelps dives in and grabs Penncil's left leg, looking for a takedown. Penncil pushes down on Phelps's head and hops out.
Phelps looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Penncil is fending him off so far but Phelps persists. Nope, Penncil circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Phelps. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Phelps gets tackled into the cage by Penncil. Penncil maintains the clinch.
Penncil misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Penncil escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Phelps tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Penncil defends well and Phelps ends up having to push Penncil into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Penncil has Phelps pushed against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC2#
Penncil manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Phelps looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Penncil avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Penncil is defended easily by Phelps.
As Penncil tries to get set, Phelps tries to push him back and clinch up but Penncil manages to avoid the attempt.
Penncil shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Phelps counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Phelps.
Penncil is struggling to control the position.#BC2#
Penncil manages to break the clinch.
Penncil is looking to clinch. #T2#
Penncil goes for a double leg but Phelps avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Phelps continues to drive forward.
Penncil keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Phelps has Penncil up against the cage in a clinch.
Phelps tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Penncil just stands there and leans against the cage.
Penncil has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Phelps seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Penncil can turn it around.#TD#
Phelps wants the takedown. Penncil is fighting it off but Phelps persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Penncil's guard against the cage.

Penncil kicks Phelps off and gets to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Penncil shoots in and drives through. Phelps sprawls well.
Phelps is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Penncil steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Phelps.
Penncil checks the leg kick.
Penncil dives in for a single leg takedown but Phelps sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Phelps fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Penncil wants to counter with a clinch but Phelps pushes him away.#T3##CL#
Phelps rushes Penncil and presses him up against the cage.
The referee calls for Phelps to work.
Penncil taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Phelps jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Penncil walks away with a smile on his face. Phelps gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Penncil has his takedown stuffed
and Phelps counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick misses from Phelps.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Phelps is defended easily by Penncil.
Phelps is breathing heavily.
Phelps throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Penncil counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Penncil perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4##SUB2#
Penncil has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Phelps defend it? Penncil steps over the head and cranks it - Phelps is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Penncil!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). BJ Penncil!
BJ Penncil decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: MMAHKI 14
Date: Dec 09, 2022

#R1#
Phelps fails with a takedown attempt.
Palhinha tries to counter with a takedown but Phelps is quick to defend against it.
Phelps shoots in and drives through. Palhinha sprawls well.#TD2#
Phelps shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Palhinha is trying to defend but Phelps finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phelps wants to lay and pray for a moment but Palhinha keeps working.
Palhinha missing with punches from the bottom.
Palhinha on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Palhinha tries to get out of the position.
Palhinha gets back to full guard.
Palhinha keeping moving, preventing Phelps from controlling successfully.
Palhinha really is a fat lump.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phelps postures up.
Phelps stands up over Palhinha, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Palhinha keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Palhinha wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Palhinha throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Palhinha striking off his back.
Palhinha lands a decent punch to the body there.
Palhinha wants to sweep here but Phelps controlling him for the moment.
Phelps stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Palhinha swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Palhinha looking to hit a scissor sweep but Phelps is one step ahead there.
Phelps trying to control the position from guard on top but Palhinha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Palhinha is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Phelps trying to control but Palhinha is working from the bottom. #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.
Phelps misses with an attempted mid kick.
Phelps shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Palhinha pinned against the cage. Palhinha gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Diogo Palhinha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lance Phelps.
Phelps wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Phelps shoots for a double leg takedown but Palhinha sprawls well. He's pushed Phelps's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Palhinha half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Palhinha takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #TD#
Palhinha shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Palhinha showed some decent athleticism there.
Ground and pound from Palhinha.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from Palhinha.
Palhinha 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.
Palhinha blocks the strikes from Phelps.
Palhinha has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Phelps is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Palhinha scores with a couple of nice shots.
Phelps is looking to improve his position.
Palhinha slips a nice elbow through Phelps's hands, connecting with Phelps's forehead.
Nice strikes from Palhinha there.
Palhinha landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Palhinha lands with a punch from half guard.
Palhinha lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Phelps has hold of Palhinha's hands but Palhinha slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Phelps wants to get back to full guard.
Palhinha looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Phelps on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Palhinha scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Palhinha wants to control but Phelps is keeping him busy. #T4#
Phelps moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Phelps lands a decent punch to the body there.
Palhinha postures up and lands a big shot to Phelps's brow.
Phelps is trying to keep Palhinha in close.
Palhinha is working Phelps over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Palhinha keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Phelps's head.
Phelps can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Palhinha controls the pace.
Phelps tries to strike from the bottom.
Palhinha cracks Phelps with a solid left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palhinha stands up over Phelps, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Phelps throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Phelps looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diogo Palhinha dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Palhinha shoots in and bounces Phelps off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Palhinha stopping the sweep attempt from Phelps.
Diogo Palhinha overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Phelps will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Phelps wants to control the position but Palhinha says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Palhinha seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Palhinha working Phelps over with strikes.
Phelps trying to control but Palhinha postures up.
Phelps has hold of Palhinha's hands but Palhinha slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phelps taking some punishment here, with Palhinha in his half guard.
Palhinha is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Palhinha looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Palhinha winds up and cracks Phelps with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Phelps is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Palhinha is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Phelps tries to roll over but Palhinha keeps him under control.
Phelps is trying to maintain the position but Palhinha is very close to passing his half guard.
Palhinha working Phelps over with strikes.
Palhinha is nestled in close to Phelps, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Phelps wants to get back to full guard.
Palhinha lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Palhinha wants to pass to mount but Phelps is defending the position.
Phelps wants to control but Palhinha is keeping busy.
Palhinha looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
Phelps missing with punches from the bottom.
Phelps tries to get to full guard but Palhinha has control of the leg.
Palhinha working the head and body with strikes.
Palhinha is nestled in close to Phelps, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Phelps is looking for a sweep. Palhinha is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Phelps is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Palhinha scores with a couple of nice shots.
Palhinha is nestled in close to Phelps, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Phelps punching from the bottom.
Phelps is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Palhinha lands a nice short elbow.
Palhinha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Phelps can do to turn this around?
Palhinha is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Palhinha drops an elbow to the side of Phelps's head. #T3#
Palhinha is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Palhinha lands with a punch from half guard.
Phelps wants to control but Palhinha is keeping busy.
Palhinha takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Palhinha seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Phelps does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Palhinha blocks the strikes from Phelps.
Palhinha lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Palhinha passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Phelps!
Palhinha scores with a couple of good head shots there. #T4#
Palhinha has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Phelps's face.
Phelps is trying to escape the mount.
Phelps is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Palhinha with a couple of short strikes.
Phelps working to try and regain half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phelps is breathing heavily.
Phelps keeps trying to improve his position.
Palhinha connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diogo Palhinha dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Palhinha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phelps shoots for a takedown but Palhinha saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Palhinha drives through with a takedown into guard.
Phelps wants to hit a sweep here but Palhinha passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Phelps there!
Palhinha with shots to the head and body - Phelps looks very uncomfortable down there.
Phelps is trying desperately to improve position.
The referee warns Phelps that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Palhinha looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Palhinha working the ground and pound effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phelps tries to reverse the position but Palhinha maintains control.
Palhinha landing shots from mount. #T1#
Palhinha pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Palhinha has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Phelps's face.
Phelps really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Palhinha looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Phelps is desperately trying to improve his position but Palhinha has a good base and remains in mount.
Palhinha putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Palhinha putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Palhinha pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Palhinha scoring with strikes but Phelps is staying in there.
Palhinha unloading with bombs!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phelps keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Phelps takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Phelps is in a horrible position here. Palhinha smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Palhinha has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Phelps's face.
Phelps really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Palhinha. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Phelps is wriggling around trying to escape.
Palhinha landing shots from mount.
Palhinha is landing with some decent strikes but Phelps is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Palhinha in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The referee warns Phelps that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Palhinha lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Palhinha scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Phelps?
Palhinha trying to control but Phelps is having none of it.
Palhinha breaks from Phelps's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T3#
Palhinha lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
A nice elbow there by Palhinha.
Palhinha punishing his opponent with strikes.
Phelps tries to lock up and control but Palhinha gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Phelps keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Palhinha lands a big shot there that rocks Phelps but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Palhinha lands a couple of good shots and Phelps has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Phelps grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Phelps tries to roll but Palhinha sticks to his back.
Palhinha is working the ground and pound. Can Phelps escape?
Phelps tries to roll but Palhinha sticks to his back.
Phelps covers up after that shot from Palhinha. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Palhinha lands shots from the back.
Palhinha throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Phelps!
Phelps takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Can Phelps hold on?! Palhinha is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Palhinha is hanging on to Phelps's back as he tries to escape.
Phelps is trying to remain composed but Palhinha is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
You can see the frustration on Phelps's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Palhinha scores with punches to the body.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Palhinha. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Palhinha. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
You can see the frustration on Phelps's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Lance Phelps has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diogo Palhinha is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee is taking a good look at Phelps as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Palhinha!
Palhinha trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Phelps doesn't escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diogo Palhinha showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Palhinha 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:25
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diogo Palhinha!

Event: AVKT 2: Blue - Walken
Date: Dec 03, 2022

#R1#
Holben moves out of range of the strikes.
Whittaker has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA New York in the buildup to the fight.
Holben throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Whittaker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Whittaker dodges the punch combination from Holben.
Holben takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT2#It looks like Xerxes Whittaker has been cut.
Xerxes Whittaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whittaker misses the jab.#TD2#
Holben bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Whittaker sneaks out the side door and pushes Holben away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut there from Whittaker.
Holben closes the distance and clinches up with Whittaker, looking for a takedown. Holben pushes Whittaker against the cage but Whittaker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Whittaker dances in with a quick combination. Holben is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Whittaker snaps Holben's head back. Holben stumbles backwards against the cage. Whittaker steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Holben's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Holben just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Xerxes Whittaker!
Xerxes Whittaker was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: CFC 507
Date: Nov 26, 2022

#R1#
Penncil looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Phelps is fending him off so far but Penncil persists. Nope, Phelps circles away and we're back to standing.
Phelps closes the distance and clinches up with Penncil, looking for a takedown. Phelps pushes Penncil against the cage but Penncil circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Penncil throws a body punch but Phelps moves out of range.
Phelps is looking to clinch.
Phelps tries to score a power double leg takedown but Penncil sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Phelps somewhat.
Penncil shoots and misses
and Phelps counters with a flying knee. Nice. #CL#
Phelps gets a clinch.
Phelps tries to break free but Penncil pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Penncil manages to break the clinch. #TD2#
Penncil shoots in and bounces Phelps off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Penncil postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Penncil content to stall in guard here.
Penncil forces his way into half guard.
Penncil is taking a breather. Phelps says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Penncil looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Penncil looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #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.
Phelps taking some punishment here, with Penncil in his half guard.
Phelps wants to get back to full guard.
Penncil takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Phelps is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Phelps wants to control but Penncil is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, if Penncil is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T3#
Penncil works his foot free and advances to mount.
Penncil looking to control and managing it successfully.
Phelps is in all sorts of trouble here. #SUB2#
Penncil has isolated one of Phelps's arms. Phelps looking to fight him off but Penncil twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). BJ Penncil!

Event: All-Valley Karate Tournament
Date: Nov 19, 2022

#R1#
Phelps throws a nice looking combination but Simpson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Simpson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Phelps throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Phelps looks to move away, Simpson throws a big counter combo but Phelps just gets out of the way.
Simpson throws a series of punches but Phelps moves out of range.
Simpson misses with a lunging right hand
and Phelps counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Homer Simpson has been cut.
Simpson wants to clinch.
Phelps is looking for the big counter here.
Simpson with a hook.
Simpson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Simpson throws a nice looking combination but Phelps bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Simpson doesn't manage to clinch there - Phelps circles away.
Simpson throws a hook but Phelps avoids it easily.
Phelps takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Phelps! Simpson is out on his feet! Phelps rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Simpson is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Simpson is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corbin Phelps!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 07, 2022

#R1#
Bonucci looks to throw the jab but Whittaker is out of range.
Bonucci throws a hook but Whittaker avoids it easily.
Bonucci avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Bonucci. Those never looked like landing.
Bonucci lands with a straight right. Whittaker didn't see that one coming.
Whittaker defending well as Bonucci loads up on a big left hand.
Bonucci fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Whittaker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bonucci moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Whittaker misses with a straight right.
Whittaker throws a combination that misses
and Bonucci connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Whittaker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bonucci counters with a crisp right that sends Whittaker to the canvas! Bonucci follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ferruccio Bonucci!
In defeat, Xerxes Whittaker stepped up to the mic, saying 'Rigged Fight'.

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