Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: OFK 304 - Nik Vs Barnes
Date: Jun 04, 2023

#R1##TD#
Nickels is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dkenji's half guard.
Nickels thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nickels controlling the action here.
Nickels blocks the strikes from Dkenji.
Dkenji really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nickels. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickels scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Nickels is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T1#
Nickels slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Nickels wants to work for an arm triangle but Dkenji is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dkenji has hold of Nickels's hands but Nickels slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nickels seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dkenji trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickels wants to free his trapped foot but Dkenji is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Still in half guard, Nickels seems content to control.#SUB#
Nickels is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dkenji defends it well. #SUB#
Nickels is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Nickels is looking for a kimura but Dkenji is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nickels to get the leverage. #SUB#
Nickels seems to be working for a kimura but Dkenji defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Nickels working the head and body with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nickels connects with a nice short shot to Dkenji's temple.
Nickels looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nickels is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dkenji taking some punishment here, with Nickels in his half guard. #T4#
Nickels content to control rather than advance.
Nickels scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Nickels 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#
Dkenji misses with a double jab
and Nickels counters with a straight right hand.
Dkenji misses with the combination. #TD#
Nickels fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dkenji to the ground. Nickels is now in Dkenji's guard.
Nickels is standing up over Dkenji. Dkenji looks to escape but Nickels dives into side control. #REVB#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Nickels in side control lands a decent elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickels is staying tight to Dkenji's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Nickels lands an elbow. #T1#
Dkenji is being controlled here.
Dkenji takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Nickels 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.
Nickels lands a nice forearm strike.
Nickels slows the pace down.
Jimmy Nickels overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2##SU#
Nickels has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T3#
Dkenji swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nickels counters with a straight right hand.
Nickels looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Nickels drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Nickels is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dkenji knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nickels is working Dkenji over with some ground and pound from side control. #ROC#Dkenji is rocked!
Nickels takes a little break here. Dkenji wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T4#
Nickels working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Dkenji is trying to escape the position but Nickels is controlling the position.
Nickels is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dkenji can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Nickels in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Dkenji is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jimmy Nickels!

Event: TL Fight Night 3
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1##CL#
Lightweight darts in and clinches Qawi up against the cage.
Qawi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lightweight tries to pull guard but Qawi won't allow it.
Lightweight is trying to pull guard but Qawi has him pressed against the cage.
Lightweight tries to pull guard but Qawi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Test Lightweight. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Qawi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Lightweight closes the distance and pushes Qawi back into the cage.#BC2#
Qawi breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Qawi instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Qawi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Qawi closes the distance and clinches.
Lightweight tries to pull guard but Qawi holds him up against the cage and eventually Lightweight drops back down to his feet. #BC2#
Qawi breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Lightweight has Qawi up against the cage in a clinch.
Lightweight tries to pull guard but Qawi holds him up against the cage and eventually Lightweight drops back down to his feet.
Qawi lands a nice elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Qawi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC2#
Qawi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lightweight has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Qawi misses with a two punch combination.
Lightweight tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Qawi manages to circle out of the way.#T1##CL2#
Qawi closes the distance and pushes Lightweight back into the cage.
Lightweight jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Qawi walks away with a smile on his face. Lightweight gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Qawi fails to land with a series of punches. #CL#
Lightweight has Qawi up against the cage in a clinch.
Qawi lands an elbow inside that Lightweight shrugs off.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lightweight fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lightweight fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lightweight tries to pull guard but Qawi holds him up against the cage and eventually Lightweight drops back down to his feet.
Qawi working Lightweight over with knees to the body.#BC2#
Qawi manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Lightweight closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lightweight jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Qawi walks away with a smile on his face. Lightweight gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Lightweight pushes Qawi up against the cage in a clinch.
Lightweight tries to pull guard but Qawi holds him up against the cage and eventually Lightweight drops back down to his feet.
Lightweight jumps guard but Qawi stands there with Lightweight around his waist. Lightweight gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lightweight tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Qawi smiles and moves away. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Lightweight moves into range and clinches up with Qawi.
Lightweight is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Qawi to keep the fight standing.
Qawi lands a knee to the body.
Qawi lands an elbow that stopped Lightweight in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#It looks like Test Lightweight has been cut.
Qawi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Qawi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lightweight up against the cage.#KD2#
Qawi drops Lightweight with a big knee straight up the middle! Lightweight is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#Lightweight is rocked!#CL#
Lightweight gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Oh Lightweight is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2#
Qawi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Qawi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL#
Lightweight moves into the clinch successfully.
Qawi scores with a knee to the head.
Qawi stalling in the clinch. #BC2#
Qawi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Lightweight has managed to clinch.
Lightweight tries to pull guard but Qawi holds him up against the cage and eventually Lightweight drops back down to his feet. #BC2#
Qawi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Qawi moves into the clinch.
Lightweight seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Lightweight tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Qawi smiles and moves away. #CL#
Lightweight closes the distance and pushes Qawi back into the cage.
Lightweight is trying to pull guard but Qawi has him pressed against the cage.
Qawi lands a right hand.
Good body shot from Qawi.
Qawi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lightweight.
Qawi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lightweight up against the cage.#BC2#
Qawi breaks the clinch.
Qawi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CL#
Lightweight closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Qawi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Lightweight has Qawi up against the cage in a clinch.
Lightweight tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Qawi just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Qawi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
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!#CL#
Lightweight forces Qawi back against the cage and clinches.
Lightweight tries to pull guard but Qawi won't allow it. #BC2#
Qawi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Lightweight gets a clinch. #TD#
Lightweight drags the fight down to the ground. #SU2#
Lightweight is working an open guard so Qawi takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Qawi misses with a series of wild punches. #CL#
Lightweight moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Qawi breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Lightweight has managed to clinch.
Lightweight fails to pull guard.
The referee calls for Qawi to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lightweight tries to pull guard but Qawi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lightweight jumps guard but Qawi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Qawi crunches a lovely knee into Lightweight's ribcage.
Lightweight is breathing heavily.
Lightweight tries to pull guard but Qawi holds him up against the cage and eventually Lightweight drops back down to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Perwira Qawi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Test Lightweight's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Qawi closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Qawi breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Lightweight clinches with his opponent.
A short right from Qawi on the inside. #BC2#
Qawi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Lightweight closes the distance and clinches.
Lightweight jumps guard but Qawi stands there with Lightweight around his waist. Lightweight gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC2#
Qawi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Lightweight has Qawi up against the cage in a clinch.
Qawi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lightweight fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Qawi breaks the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL#
Lightweight moves into range and clinches up with Qawi.
Lightweight jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Qawi walks away with a smile on his face. Lightweight gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Test Lightweight. That's going to take a lot out of him.#KD2#
Qawi lands a big head kick that sends Lightweight tumbling to the mat! Qawi takes a step backwards and waves Lightweight back to his feet - he wants the finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Qawi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Perwira Qawi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Qawi creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Lightweight with a big uppercut! Lightweight tries to clinch up but Qawi pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Lightweight to the mat! Lightweight covers up and Qawi unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Perwira Qawi!

Event: KIFC 69
Date: May 19, 2023

#R1#
Vermicelli swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Damien Weaver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vermicelli connects with a right hand. Weaver shakes it off.
Weaver throws a head kick that misses
and Weaver takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vermicelli throws a series of punches but Weaver moves out of range.
Weaver misses with a head kick.
Weaver walks forward, straight into a front kick from Vermicelli .
Sloppy strikes from Weaver. Those never looked like landing.
Weaver takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Vermicelli lands a jab to the nose.
Vermicelli connects with a high kick.
Vermicelli misses with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vermicelli misses with a body kick.
A nice leg kick from Vermicelli , right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab from Vermicelli .
Weaver looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Weaver feints and then cracks Vermicelli 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vermicelli down.
Good work by Vermicelli as he checks the leg kick.
Weaver throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vermicelli .
Weaver takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Vermicelli bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Weaver's head.
Vermicelli punishes Weaver's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Vermicelli .
Vermicelli tests Weaver's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Weaver fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vermicelli is out of range.
Weaver looks to land a combination but Vermicelli avoids it well.
Weaver moves out of range of the body kick from Vermicelli .
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Vermicelli - that will leave a mark!
Weaver misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vermicelli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Weaver walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vermicelli scores with a leg kick.
Vermicelli motions for Weaver to come forward. Vermicelli throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Weaver misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vermicelli blocks a head kick by Weaver.
Weaver looks winded!
Vermicelli tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vermicelli misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vermicelli connects with a jab.
Vermicelli scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vermicelli misses with an attempted mid kick. #T2#
Weaver misses with a series of wild punches.
Weaver connects with an inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Vermicelli .
Weaver lands with a nice combination. Vermicelli backs away looking to recover.
Weaver misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vermicelli avoids the head kick by Weaver.
Vermicelli scores with a jab.
Weaver gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vermicelli is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Weaver has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Weaver there as he acknowledges the shot.
A jab from Vermicelli finds it's way through Weaver's defenses.
Vermicelli connects with a body shot that sends Weaver's belly button to the back.
Vermicelli jabs Weaver to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vermicelli scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Weaver misses with a head kick.
Weaver throws a right hand that Vermicelli ducks under and follows up with a left that Vermicelli also avoids with ease.
Vermicelli bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Weaver's head backwards.#T3#
Vermicelli fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Weaver. Those never looked like landing.
Good leg kick by Vermicelli .
Vermicelli looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Weaver thows a leg kick but Vermicelli checks it
and Vermicelli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Weaver throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Vermicelli lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Vermicelli avoids the head kick by Weaver.
Vermicelli lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weaver throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vermicelli lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Weaver takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Weaver takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Weaver misses with a double jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vermicelli . That's going to slow Weaver down.
Weaver has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Weaver on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vermicelli scores with a jab. Weaver acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4#
Nice body kick from Vermicelli .
Vermicelli connects with a single shot there.
Vermicelli lands a head kick!
Vermicelli lands a head kick!
Weaver tries a low kick but Vermicelli avoids it.
Weaver takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A combination from Weaver does no damage.
Weaver throws a head kick that misses
and Weaver takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vermicelli fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vermicelli .
Good shot there by Vermicelli .
Weaver looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vermicelli swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Weaver throws a combination that misses
and Vermicelli counters with a right hand to the body.
Vermicelli looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Weaver throws a body kick that misses
and Vermicelli counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Weaver tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Vermicelli dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
No joy there for Weaver, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Weaver throws a head kick but Vermicelli moves out of range.
Vermicelli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Weaver can do to turn this around?
A chopping leg kick lands by Vermicelli .
Weaver moves out of range of the body kick from Vermicelli .
Weaver throws a counter combo.
Vermicelli looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vermicelli with a jab.
Weaver misses with a double jab
and Vermicelli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
John Vermicelli is winning the standup battle so far.
Weaver throws a head kick that misses.
Weaver misses with a head kick.
Vermicelli avoids a kick to the body.
Vermicelli lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Vermicelli lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vermicelli scoring well with a low kick there.
Vermicelli lands a nice leg kick that just misses Weaver's sensitive parts.
A thudding body kick lands there by Weaver!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vermicelli with a nice calf kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Weaver might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Vermicelli has got the better of the exchanges.
Weaver is breathing heavily.
Weaver throws a head kick but Vermicelli moves out of range.
Damien Weaver is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Weaver will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Weaver sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Weaver misses with a head kick.
Nice straight punches there by Vermicelli . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vermicelli .
A chopping leg kick lands by Vermicelli .
It looks like Vermicelli has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Vermicelli looks to land a combination. Weaver sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Weaver's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vermicelli fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vermicelli fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Weaver.
Both fighters circling a little - Vermicelli finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Weaver throws a leg kick
and Vermicelli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Weaver throws a combination that misses
and Vermicelli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vermicelli scores with the left hand. Weaver knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice body kick there by Vermicelli .
Vermicelli connects with a jab.
Vermicelli lands a slapping body shot.
Vermicelli uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Weaver has time to react.#T2#
Vermicelli connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Weaver momentarily.
Nice uppercut there from Vermicelli .
Both fighters circling a little - Vermicelli finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Vermicelli lands a glancing blow to the side of Weaver's head.
Weaver misses with a low kick.
Vermicelli quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Vermicelli scores with a jab to the jaw.
Weaver misses with a double jab
and Vermicelli counters with a nice uppercut.
Vermicelli listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vermicelli fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Weaver has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Weaver tries a head kick but it misses.
Vermicelli throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Weaver walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Weaver takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Vermicelli connects with a jab.
Weaver throws a sloppy head kick and Vermicelli moves out of range easily.
Weaver has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Vermicelli .#T3#
Vermicelli connects with a leg kick.
Weaver misses with the combination.
Weaver looks to land a combination but Vermicelli avoids it well.
Vermicelli throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Weaver.
A slapping leg kick lands for Weaver.
A good leg kick by Vermicelli .
Vermicelli lands a nice leg kick that just misses Weaver's sensitive parts.
Good leg kick by Vermicelli .
Vermicelli cracks a nice hook into Weaver's ribs.
Vermicelli scores with a punch to the head.
An inside leg kick from Weaver misses.
Vermicelli throws a counter high kick but Weaver was just alert enough to avoid it.
Weaver throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Weaver takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vermicelli showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Weaver.
Vermicelli lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T4#
Vermicelli cracks Weaver with a good jab.
Vermicelli scores with a kick to the body.
Weaver tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Weaver on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Weaver has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vermicelli .
Vermicelli dodges the punch combination from Weaver.
Vermicelli lets loose with a powerful body kick. Weaver will feel that in the morning.
Vermicelli getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Weaver tries to bum rush Vermicelli with a series of wild strikes but Vermicelli uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Weaver misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weaver has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vermicelli finds it's way round the side to connect with Weaver's head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vermicelli .
Decent striking displayed by Vermicelli there.
Vermicelli looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Vermicelli dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Vermicelli scores with a nice head shot.
Weaver is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Weaver misses with a double jab
and Weaver takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vermicelli avoids a punch combination nicely.
Weaver throws a head kick but Vermicelli moves out of range.
Weaver misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vermicelli bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Weaver's head backwards.
Weaver swinging wildly here.
Vermicelli fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Weaver.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weaver misses with a body kick.
Weaver's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vermicelli connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Weaver scrambles back to his feet.
Vermicelli connects with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vermicelli with a jab.
Weaver takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vermicelli thuds his shin into the meat of Weaver's side.#T1#
Vermicelli checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vermicelli scores with a crisp jab that stopped Weaver in his tracks.
Vermicelli throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Weaver throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vermicelli .
Weaver doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Weaver throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vermicelli .
Vermicelli throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Weaver takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vermicelli scores with a nice body kick.
Weaver gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vermicelli .
Weaver doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vermicelli ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lazy left from Vermicelli finds it's target.
A cross from Vermicelli lands.
Vermicelli scores with a jab. Weaver acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vermicelli , as that shot connected.
A shot to the liver by Vermicelli . Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Vermicelli lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Weaver lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vermicelli circles away quickly and effectively.
Vermicelli scoring well with a low kick there.
Weaver throws a wild body kick that Vermicelli sees coming a mile off.
Vermicelli explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Weaver throws a head kick that misses
and Vermicelli counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Vermicelli does it's job there.
Vermicelli with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slapping body kick lands there for Vermicelli .
Weaver swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vermicelli counters with a nice uppercut.
Vermicelli lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vermicelli .
Weaver misses with an attempted mid kick.
A lazy left from Vermicelli finds it's target.
Vermicelli feints and then cracks Weaver's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Weaver down.
Weaver swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vermicelli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vermicelli bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Weaver's head.#T3#
Weaver throws a head kick but Vermicelli moves out of range.
Vermicelli avoids a kick to the body.
Vermicelli scores with a jab to the body.
Weaver throws a head kick but Vermicelli moves out of range.
Weaver swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vermicelli counters with a low kick, right behind Weaver 's knee.
Vermicelli lands with an overhand left.
Vermicelli lands with a kick to the ribs.
Weaver scores with a one two! Vermicelli had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vermicelli .
Despite the aggression on Weaver's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Weaver fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vermicelli quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Weaver walks into a left hand.
Weaver scores with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weaver throws a combination that misses
and Weaver takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A thudding body kick lands there by Vermicelli !
Weaver throws a body kick that misses
and Vermicelli counters with a solid body kick.
Weaver misses with the combination. #T4#
Weaver gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vermicelli .
Vermicelli scores with a shot to the body.
Weaver throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vermicelli .
Vermicelli jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A combination from Weaver does no damage.
Weaver takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Vermicelli cracks a nice hook into Weaver's ribs.
Weaver tries a head kick but it misses.
Vermicelli lands a jab to Weaver's midsection.
Vermicelli thuds his right hand into Weaver's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Weaver misses with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vermicelli with a nice cross.
Vermicelli thows a body kick. Weaver tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Damien Weaver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Weaver misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vermicelli throwing a counter right hand but Weaver manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Weaver.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Vermicelli showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vermicelli 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 David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: OFK 298 - Howard Vs Kelly
Date: May 14, 2023

#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Herrera wants the takedown. Nawa is fighting it off but Herrera persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Nawa's guard against the cage.
Herrera sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Nawa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Herrera gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SU#
Herrera decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Nawa, up you get!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nawa tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Herrera counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Herrera gets a double leg takedown into Nawa's guard.#T1#
Herrera sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herrera chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Herrera is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SU#
Herrera gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD#
Herrera closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Herrera trying to control the pace. #SU#
Herrera decides to stand up.
Nawa wants to clinch up but Herrera keeps it at a distance.
Nawa fails with the takedown#CL#
and Herrera counters by clinching up. #TD#
Herrera has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Nawa regains guard immediately.
Herrera landing some decent shots from guard.
Herrera's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Nawa has momentary wrist control but Herrera slips an elbow through the middle.#SU#
Nawa is working an open guard so Herrera takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL#
Herrera moves into the clinch.
Herrera effectively controlling the action here.
Nawa wants to stall.
Nawa stalling in the clinch but Herrera improves position. #TD#
Herrera pulls guard effortlessly.
Herrera controlling Nawa's posture.
Herrera thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Herrera is adopting a defensive guard.#T4##SUB#
Herrera is looking for a triangle but Nawa pushes his legs off easily.
Herrera 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.
Herrera lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Herrera controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SU#
Herrera gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nawa has his takedown stuffed
and Herrera counters with a left to the body. #TD#
Herrera decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Herrera dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nawa misses with a takedown #CL#
and Herrera counters by clinching up. #TD#
Herrera lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Herrera stalling.
Herrera frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SU#
Herrera gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Nawa moves to clinch but Herrera breaks away
and Herrera counters with an outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nawa tries to clinch but Herrera moves out of range.
Nawa tries to clinch but Herrera moves away
and Herrera counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nawa wants to clinch up but Herrera keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Herrera gets the takedown into side control. #T1#
Nawa is letting Herrera control him for a moment. #SUB#
Herrera is trying to get an arm triangle but Nawa is defending well.
Nawa is letting Herrera control him for a moment.
Paul Herrera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Herrera decides to stand up, so the ref orders Nawa to his feet.
Herrera looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Herrera circles away from the clinch attempt
and Herrera counters with a two punch combo.
Herrera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nawa can do to turn this around?
Herrera swats away the attempt to clinch by Nawa.#T2#
Nawa tries for a takedown but Herrera circles away easily#CL#
and Herrera counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Herrera dodges an elbow strike from Nawa.
Nawa trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Herrera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Herrera lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nawa backs up against the cage.
Herrera stuffs the takedown attempt from Nawa. Nawa gets slowly back to his feet.
Paul Herrera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oko Nawa.#CL#
Herrera closes the distance and clinches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD#
Herrera has clasped his hands together around Nawa's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Nawa tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Nawa taking shots to the head.
Herrera looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Herrera cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Herrera lands a couple of good shots and Nawa has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Herrera controls the action.#T4#
Nawa trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Herrera is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Nawa is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paul Herrera!
A victorious Paul Herrera thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: OFK 298 - Howard Vs Kelly
Date: May 14, 2023

#R1#
Jameison fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Dkenji gets tackled into the cage by Jameison. Jameison maintains the clinch.
Jameison is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dkenji tries to break the clinch but Jameison is controlling the position.
Jameison is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jameison lands an elbow just above Dkenji 's eye. #TD#
Dkenji manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #ES#
Dkenji manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Jameison lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dkenji backwards.
Jameison is stalling here. #BC2#
Jameison manages to break the clinch.
Dkenji throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Jameison moves into the clinch.
Jameison is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dkenji pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dkenji tries to circle away but Jameison has him pinned against the cage.#T1#
Dkenji wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Jameison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Jameison gets tackled into the cage by Dkenji. Dkenji maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Jameison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jameison misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Jameison looks to move away, Dkenji throws a big counter combo but Jameison just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Jameison takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Jameison breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dkenji misses with a leg kick
and Jameison connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Jameison takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Jameison breaks from the clinch.
Dkenji throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jameison counters with a series of strikes. Dkenji will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sloppy strikes from Dkenji. Those never looked like landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Jameison pushes Dkenji up against the cage in a clinch.
Dkenji prevents the takedown attempt.
Akbar Dkenji has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jennson Jameison.#T2##BC2#
Jameison manages to break the clinch.
Dkenji swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Jameison counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Jameison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dkenji tries to clinch but Jameison is having none of it.
Jameison stalks Dkenji and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dkenji's face. Dkenji staggers backwards, shaken.
Dkenji tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dkenji misses with a kick to the body #CL2#
and Jameison counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jameison.
Jameison working Dkenji over with knees to the body.
Jameison lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dkenji backwards.
Dkenji is trying to force a seperation but Jameison has the dominant position.#BC2#
Jameison breaks the clinch.
Jameison shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dkenji as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Dkenji clinches up with Jameison and pushes him back against the cage.
Dkenji working hard to break the clinch.#T3#
Jameison stops a takedown attempt from Dkenji.
Dkenji working aggressively here.
Jameison lands a body shot.
Dkenji is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Jameison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jameison is defended easily by Dkenji.
Dkenji misses with a double jab
and Jameison counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jameison shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Jameison moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Jameison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Jameison gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Dkenji escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jameison avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
Dkenji throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and as Dkenji loses concentration momentarily, Jameison counters with a picture perfect head kick! Dkenji goes down, out cold! The referee rushed in to check on his condition - I'm sure he'll be ok but that was a massive knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jennson Jameison!

Event: KIFC 67
Date: May 14, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Nguyen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dixon.
Nguyen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dixon stuffs the takedown attempt from Nguyen. Nguyen gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Dixon scores with a takedown into Nguyen's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nguyen striking from the bottom here. #SUB#
Nguyen working for a triangle but Dixon defends it easily.
Dixon passes Nguyen's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
Dixon not doing much here.
Dixon passes to side control.
Nguyen tries to bench press Dixon off him but Dixon keeps the position. #SUB2#
Dixon in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Nguyen is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Willie Dixon!
After winning the bout, Willie Dixon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: OFK 294 - Wulf Vs Granes
Date: Apr 30, 2023

#R1#
Dkenji swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dkenji misses with a two punch combination. #CL2#
Jameison clinches up against the ropes.#BC2#
Jameison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jameison fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jameison fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dkenji went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dkenji looks to land a combination but Jameison avoids it well.
Dkenji tries a head kick but it misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jameison, as that shot connected.
Dkenji scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#It looks like Jennson Jameison has been cut.#CL2#
Jameison rushes Dkenji and presses him up against the ropes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dkenji wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jameison has him pressed against the ropes.#TD2#
Jameison manages to pull guard.
Dkenji is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dkenji connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Jameison wants to improve his position here. There's a bit of a scramble and Dkenji has taken Jameison's back! He's locked on a rear naked choke here and Jameison has been forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Akbar Dkenji!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 16, 2023

#R1#
Qawi darts in trying to clinch
and Frack counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Qawi looks to clinch
and Frack counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Qawi walks into a jab.
Frack jabs at Qawi's body.
Qawi doesn't manage to clinch there - Frack circles away.
Qawi is looking to clinch but Frack is avoiding it.
Qawi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Qawi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Perwira Qawi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frack goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Qawi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Qawi tries to clinch
and Frack connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Frack slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Qawi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Qawi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Frack counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Qawi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Qawi throws a head kick that misses.
Frack lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Qawi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice side step and Frack releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Frack throws out a powerful jab.
Qawi wants to clinch but Frack slips to the side
letting Frack counter with a right hand.
Qawi tries to close the distance and clinch but Frack swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Frack scores with a jab. Qawi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Frack lands a body shot.
Qawi walks into a stiff left hand from Frack.
Frack lands with a hook. Qawi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice body punch from Frack.
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!
Frack circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Qawi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Frack is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Qawi with a body shot.
Frack scores with a one two! Qawi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T2#
Qawi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Frack counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Qawi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Frack manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Frack connects with the punch.
Frack lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Frack is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Qawi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Qawi moves in looking to clinch but Frack pushes him off.
Frack circles away from the clinch attempt.
Frack showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Qawi.
A nice side step and Frack releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Qawi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Frack swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Frack lands with a straight right. Qawi didn't see that one coming.
Qawi wants to clinch up but Frack keeps it at a distance.
Qawi misses with a kick to the body
and Frack counters with a nice body shot.
A head kick by Qawi misses
and Frack cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Qawi misses with a double jab.
Frack lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #T3#
Frack lands with a cross.
Frack scores with a jab to the body.
Frack paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Frack lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Frack digs a good body shot into Qawi's ribs.
Qawi is looking to clinch.
Frack lands with a good body shot.
Qawi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Qawi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Qawi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Frack lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Qawi tries to clinch up.
It seemed like Frack was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Frack.
Qawi tries to clinch
and Frack counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Frack moves into range and connects with a jab.
Frack digs a good hook to Qawi's body. #T4#
Left hook, right uppercut from Frack.
Frack lands a jab to the head.
Frack looks to land a combination. Qawi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Qawi is looking to clinch but Frack is avoiding it.
Frack jabs at Qawi's body.
A nice combination there by Frack.
Frack fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Frack scores with a punch to the head.
Frack cracks Qawi with a good jab.
Frack throws a shot to the body.
Frack keeps the fight on the outside.
Qawi tries to clinch up but Frack circles away and keeps his distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Qawi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Frack lands with a cross.
Frack wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Quack Frack dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Qawi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Frack swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little jabbing left from Frack on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Frack moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Qawi throws a leg kick which misses Frack's front leg but catches the back leg as Frack tries to avoid it.
Frack connects with a crisp jab.
Qawi tries to clinch but Frack moves out of range.
Qawi closes the distance but Frack moves to the side
and Frack connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Frack avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Qawi misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Frack.
Qawi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Frack fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Qawi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Frack counters with a left to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Frack, as that shot connected. #T1#
Frack throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Qawi on the side of the head.
A right-left combo lands from Frack.
A shot to the liver by Frack. Beautiful body shot.
Frack misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Frack avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Qawi looks for the body kick but Frack saw that one coming.
Frack cracks Qawi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Frack.
Frack avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Qawi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Quack Frack seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Frack moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frack misses with a wild combination.
Qawi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Qawi tries to clinch up but Frack circles away and keeps his distance.
Qawi misses with a head kick.
Qawi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
Qawi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Qawi walks into a stiff left hand from Frack.
Qawi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Perwira Qawi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Qawi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Frack looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Qawi wants to clinch up but Frack keeps it at a distance.
Qawi wants to clinch.
Qawi moves to clinch but Frack breaks away
and Frack counters with a right hand to the body.
Frack throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Qawi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Frack swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Frack slips a jab and a cross from Qawi.
Frack let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Frack lands a really nice looking cross but Qawi seems unphased. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Frack lands a nice shot to the body.
Frack lands with a nice combination. Qawi backs away looking to recover.
Qawi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Frack works Qawi's body with a nice hook.
Nice shot lands for Frack.
Qawi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Frack manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Frack looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A head kick misses from Qawi.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Frack digs a good hook to Qawi's body.
Frack keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Frack's corner calls for a 1-2. Frack obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Qawi might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Frack scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frack lands a jab.
Frack circles away from the clinch attempt.
Qawi takes one to the side of the head.
A lazy left from Frack finds it's target.
Qawi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T4#
Frack scores with a jab to the jaw.
Frack scores with a jab. Qawi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Frack is working the combinations to good effect here.
Qawi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Qawi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Frack scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Frack avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Qawi tries to clinch up but Frack circles away and keeps his distance.
Qawi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A shot to the liver by Frack. Beautiful body shot.
Frack lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Frack.
Left hook, right uppercut from Frack.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Qawi tries to clinch up
and Frack cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Frack lands with an overhand left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Quack Frack showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Qawi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Qawi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Frack counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Qawi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Qawi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Frack lands an overhand right.
Frack misses with a jab, cross combination.
Qawi is looking to clinch.
Frack blocks a head kick by Qawi.
Qawi throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frack will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Qawi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Frack throws a one two combo. #T1#
Qawi closes the distance but Frack moves to the side
enabling Frack to counter with a crisp jab.
Qawi with a nice calf kick.
Frack circles away from the clinch attempt
and Frack counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Qawi tries to clinch there but Frack circles away.
Qawi wants to clinch up but Frack keeps it at a distance.
Qawi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Frack manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Qawi fails in his attempt to clinch.
As Qawi backs off Frack throws a huge counter combo but Qawi manages to avoid it all.
Frack lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Frack keeps the fight on the outside.
Frack has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Frack tries to bum rush Qawi with a series of wild strikes but Qawi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Qawi is looking to clinch but Frack is avoiding it.
Qawi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Frack scores with a jab to the jaw.#T2#
Frack scores with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Frack.
Frack takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Qawi wants to clinch
and Frack counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Qawi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Frack lands with an overhand left.
Frack lands a nice hook to Qawi's body. Qawi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Frack jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice cross by Frack.
Qawi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Qawi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Frack circles away quickly and effectively.
Frack swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Frack cracks Qawi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Qawi tries to clinch but Frack moves away
and Qawi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Frack scores with a punch to the head.
Frack with a hook.#T3#
Qawi tries to clinch but Frack is having none of it.
Qawi doesn't manage to clinch there - Frack circles away.
Qawi is looking to clinch but Frack is avoiding it.
Frack works Qawi's body with a nice hook.
Frack dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Frack scores with a crisp jab that stopped Qawi in his tracks.
Qawi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Qawi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Frack swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Qawi tries to close the distance and clinch but Frack swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Qawi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Donk. Frack catches Qawi right on the button with a cross.
An inside leg kick lands from Qawi.
Frack wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Frack works Qawi's body with a nice hook.#T4#
Qawi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Frack paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Frack pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Qawi back to the cage. Frack follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Danga de danga de dang - Frack scores with a four punch combination!
Qawi throws a series of punches but Frack avoids them all with ease.
A solid body kick from Qawi.
Qawi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Frack swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Frack lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Frack works Qawi's body with a nice hook.
Frack circles away from the clinch attempt.
Frack connects with a good right hand that stumbles Qawi. Qawi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Qawi fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Qawi is looking to clinch but Frack is avoiding it.
Perwira Qawi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frack lands a really nice looking cross but Qawi seems unphased.
Quack Frack is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Qawi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Frack counters with a two punch combo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Quack Frack comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Frack 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quack Frack!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 16, 2023

#R1##TD#
Belvedere looking to score a takedown here. Lintellz is defending well but Belvedere drives through and ends up in Lintellz's guard.
Belvedere slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lintellz can do anything to dispel that myth.
Belvedere working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lintellz is trying to get back to his feet.
Belvedere landing strikes.
Lintellz is looking for a sweep.
Lintellz is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Belvedere asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Lintellz wants to control but Belvedere postures up.#SUB#
Belvedere is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Lintellz looks calm but he's in trouble here. Belvedere gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Lintellz is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Belvedere lets go of the hold and Lintellz can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Richmond Belvedere!
A determined Richmond Belvedere didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: OFK 289 - Santaban Vs Marek
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1##CL#
Herrera clinches. #TD#
Herrera has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Nawa clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Herrera not allowing Nawa to control his hands.
Nawa tries to roll but Herrera sticks to his back.
Nawa is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Herrera.
Nawa is really stuck here.
Herrera lands a shot to the body. #SUB#
Herrera is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Nawa has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Herrera slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Herrera has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Nawa wants to control his opponent's hands but Herrera gets his hands free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Nawa is trying to get back to his feet but Herrera has full control of the position and if anything, Nawa has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Herrera is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Nawa wants to control his opponent's hands but Herrera gets his hands free.
Herrera biding his time, looking for the opening.
Nawa wants to escape the position.
Herrera controlling the position well here. Nawa rolled but Herrera kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position. #SUB#
Herrera is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Nawa knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Nawa for a finish. #T2#
Nawa can't escape the position. #SUB#
Herrera is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Nawa defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Herrera not allowing Nawa to control his hands.
Herrera is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position. #T3##SUB#
Herrera is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Nawa is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Herrera.
Nawa wants to control his opponent's hands but Herrera gets his hands free.
Herrera has the hooks in. Nawa is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Nawa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Herrera is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T4#
Herrera seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nawa for as long as he can get away with.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Herrera dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Nawa misses with a double jab #TD#
and Herrera counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Herrera. #SUB2#
Herrera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Herrera not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Herrera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nawa can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herrera'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.#T1#
Herrera is in close to Nawa's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SU#
Herrera stands up and waves to Nawa to follow him. #TD#
Herrera shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nawa is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Herrera scores with a couple of nice shots.
Herrera lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Herrera is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
Herrera continues to stall.#T3#
Herrera lands strikes from half guard.#SU#
Herrera decides to stand up. #CL#
Herrera closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Herrera tightens his grip and picks Nawa up, before dumping him to the ground. Nawa manages to land in guard.
Herrera slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Nawa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Herrera is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
More hug and hope from Herrera.#T4#
Herrera lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Herrera is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nawa trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Herrera controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Herrera dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Nawa tries for a takedown but Herrera circles away easily#TD#
and Herrera counters with a takedown into side control. #SU#
Herrera stands up and beckons Nawa to his feet. #TD#
Herrera drives through with a takedown into Nawa's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Herrera preventing the sweep.
Herrera scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Herrera's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nawa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Herrera not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1##SU#
Herrera gets to his feet. Nawa looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The fight stays on the outside here - Nawa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Herrera lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Herrera circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Herrera counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Herrera. #SUB2#
Herrera got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nawa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Herrera has managed to get both his arms back between Nawa's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Nawa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nawa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nawa being controlled here, momentarily. #T2##SU#
Herrera stands up from Nawa's guard - Herrera perhaps looking for a knockout.
Paul Herrera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Herrera darts in and clinches Nawa up against the cage.#BC#
Herrera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nawa is looking to clinch but Herrera is avoiding it.
Nawa shoots in for a double leg but Herrera sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Herrera closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Herrera controlling the position.
Nawa is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Herrera is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T3##SUB#
Herrera looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Herrera sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nawa is in all sorts of trouble here.
Herrera controlling from mount.
Herrera takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Nawa can't escape the position. #T4##SUB#
Herrera working for the choke. #SUB#
Herrera is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Nawa defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
What can Nawa do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Herrera lands strikes to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Nawa won't enjoy being in this position. Herrera looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Nawa is tapping - it's over boys! Herrera picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paul Herrera!
Our winner, Paul Herrera, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: KIFC 46
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1#
Bundy lands a really nice looking cross but Nguyen seems unphased.
Bundy connects with a right hand. Nguyen shakes it off.
Bundy feints a jab promting Nguyen to slip. Bundy then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nguyen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#ROC2#Nguyen is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like An Nguyen has been cut.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Bundy has cracked Nguyen with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Bundy lands another huge swinging hook and Nguyen tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Nguyen, before Bundy can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Theodore Bundy!
Theodore Bundy made sure to mention his sponsor, Island clothing lite in his post fight interview.

Event: KIFC 49-
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1##TD#
Diddy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Weaver was covering up waiting for the punch and Diddy finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Diddy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Weaver swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diddy is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diddy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Diddy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Diddy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Weaver keeping full guard, as Diddy tries to pass.
Diddy advances to half guard.
Diddy prevents Weaver from standing back up.
Diddy could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Diddy missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Diddy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Diddy trying to mount his opponent but Weaver defends it.
Diddy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Diddy is working for a submission of some sort.
Diddy wants to pass to mount but Weaver is defending the position. #T2#
Diddy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Diddy wants to pass to mount but Weaver is defending the position.
Diddy winds up and cracks Weaver with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Diddy is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Diddy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Weaver defends it well. #T3##SUB#
Diddy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Weaver doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Diddy.
Diddy wants to pass the guard but Weaver is defending well.
Diddy looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Diddy moves nicely into side control.
Diddy trying to control the action but Weaver is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Diddy has hold of Weaver's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Weaver tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Diddy cranks the arm and Weaver screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Weaver, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Joe Diddy!
An out of breath Joe Diddy thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: KIFC 36
Date: Mar 31, 2023

#R1#
Hanson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hanson throws a sloppy head kick and Weaver moves out of range easily.
Weaver is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hanson thuds a left hand into Weaver's body.
Hanson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Weaver misses with a wild combination.
A head kick misses from Hanson.
Weaver throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hanson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hanson misses with a low kick.
Damien Weaver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanson throws a head kick but Weaver moves out of range.
Hanson thuds a left hand into Weaver's body.
Hanson connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weaver throws a head kick that misses.
Weaver tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Weaver throws a nice looking combination but Hanson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#KD#
Hanson lands a left and a right that send Weaver crashing to the mat, dazed. Hanson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Weaver is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Damien Weaver has been cut.
Weaver looks winded!
Hanson lands an uppercut, right on the button! Weaver tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keith Hanson!
Keith Hanson 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2023

#R1#
Lintellz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lintellz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Harged as he jumps to the side.
We've been hearing reports that Harged has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Harged throws out a powerful jab.
Lintellz fails with a takedown attempt.
Lintellz tries for a takedown but Harged circles away easily
and Harged counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Darren Harged has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kristapzs Lintellz.#CL#
Harged closes the distance and clinches.
Lintellz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Harged blocks it with crossed arms.
Lintellz can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lintellz tries for a takedown but Harged manages to get underhooks.
Lintellz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Harged has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Harged content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Harged avoiding damage as Lintellz throws knees to the body. #T1#
Lintellz is working for takedown but Harged is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lintellz is looking to take this one to the mat.
Harged has Lintellz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lintellz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lintellz gets underhooks to prevent Harged's takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Harged - that landed with a thud.
Lintellz stalling in the clinch but Harged improves position.
Harged is working for takedown but Lintellz is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lintellz tries for a takedown. No joy.
A bit of stalling here from Harged.
Harged is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lintellz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Harged goes for a takedown attempt but Lintellz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #T2#
Lintellz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Harged counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Harged has managed to clinch.
Harged is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lintellz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Harged pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lintellz tries for a takedown but Harged manages to get underhooks.
Lintellz looks winded!
Harged can't get the takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harged. #TD2#
Lintellz manages to pull guard.
Harged trying to control the position from guard on top but Lintellz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lintellz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Harged. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lintellz wants to stand and escape but Harged is having none of it.
Harged engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Harged passes into half guard.
Harged is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Harged trying to control the action but Lintellz is working from the bottom.
Harged is really struggling to control Lintellz but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Lintellz trying to control here.
Lintellz looks like he's trying to stand up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lintellz fails with the takedown
and Harged makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kristapzs Lintellz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harged slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Harged. No joy for Lintellz on that attempt.
Lintellz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Harged circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darren Harged dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Harged listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lintellz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Harged throws a good cross that connects.
Harged connects with a body shot that sends Lintellz's belly button to the back.
Lintellz shoots in and drives through. Harged sprawls well.#CL2#
Lintellz darts in and clinches Harged up against the cage.#TD#
Harged has hold of one of Lintellz's legs. Lintellz is fighting the takedown attempt but Harged gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Lintellz wants to sweep here but Harged controlling him for the moment.
Harged trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Lintellz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Harged doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Harged manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Harged trying to control but Lintellz is working from the bottom. #T1#
Lintellz can't keep his opponent in guard - Harged advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lintellz wants to improve his position but Harged is controlling well.
Lintellz is looking to escape.
Harged takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Harged moves nicely into side control.
Lintellz wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB#
Harged is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lintellz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
Lintellz is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB#
Harged thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Harged is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lintellz can do to turn this around?
Lintellz is pushing Harged's head away, looking to escape. Harged manages to hold on to the position though.
Lintellz is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee asks Harged politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Harged prefers to stall for the moment though.#T3#
Harged trying to control the position but Lintellz is working away.
Harged advances nicely into full mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lintellz can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lintellz tries to hold on but Harged postures up.
Lintellz can't escape the position.
Lintellz is breathing heavily.
Harged is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lintellz can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Lintellz tries to hold on but Harged pushes him away.
Harged controlling his opponent. #T4#
Harged prevents Lintellz from getting the reversal.
Harged tries to control but Lintellz wriggling away.
Harged won't let Lintellz get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Harged is standing up, even though he is in mount. #CL#
Harged has closed the distance and engaged Lintellz in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darren Harged 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Lintellz shoots in but no luck this time.
Harged stuffs the takedown attempt from Lintellz. Lintellz gets slowly back to his feet.
Harged fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lintellz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Harged with a jab.
Lintellz shoots in looking for a takedown but Harged manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lintellz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Darren Harged has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kristapzs Lintellz.
Lintellz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Harged counters with a three punch combo that has Lintellz backing up. Lintellz nods at Harged to acknowledge the strikes.
Lintellz takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harged stalks Lintellz and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lintellz's face. Lintellz staggers backwards, shaken.
Lintellz shoots in looking for a takedown. Harged tries to sprawl out of it but Lintellz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Harged manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Harged is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Harged lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lintellz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Lintellz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Harged sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lintellz somewhat.
Lintellz has his takedown stuffed
and Harged counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Lintellz is rocked!
Lintellz ducks into an uppercut from Harged and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darren Harged!
Darren Harged managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Silverguard Outfitters ðŸ›¡, into his post fight interview.

Event: KIFC 30
Date: Mar 27, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Driver gets caught flat footed, as Nguyen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Driver really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nguyen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nguyen connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Driver throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Driver looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nguyen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nguyen throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Driver is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Nguyen frees his head nicely. Oh but Driver has switched to an armbar! Nguyen is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Andre Driver!
A very excited looking Andre Driver made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: KIFC 24
Date: Mar 13, 2023

#R1#
Weaver throws a series of strikes that have Danny backpedaling. #CL#
Danny rushes Weaver and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Danny turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Danny manages to end up in side control.
Weaver is pushing Danny's head away, looking to escape. Danny manages to hold on to the position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Danny working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Danny thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Danny cracks Weaver with an elbow. That is naaassty.
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!
Weaver is trying to buck Danny off.#SUB#
Danny is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Weaver has escaped the position, nice work there.
Danny scoring with punches and elbows. #T1#
Weaver is trying to get back to his feet.
Danny lands a nice forearm strike.
Weaver wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Danny is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Weaver has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Danny has an Americana. Weaver didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Danny is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Danny hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Iso Danny!
Our winner, Iso Danny, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: OFK 279 - Cubbedge Vs Mircea
Date: Mar 11, 2023

#R1##CL#
Mazepin clinches up with Dkenji and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Dkenji escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Dkenji rushes Mazepin and presses him up against the cage.
Mazepin has Dkenji pressed against the cage, preventing Dkenji from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Mazepin gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Mazepin is standing up over Dkenji. Dkenji looks to escape but Mazepin dives into side control. #REVB##SUB#
Mazepin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mazepin scoring with punches and elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mazepin throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Mazepin with the ground and pound but Dkenji regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Mazepin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dkenji with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T1#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mazepin connects with a nice short shot to Dkenji's temple.
Mazepin is nestled in close to Dkenji, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mazepin prevents Dkenji from standing back up.
Dkenji is trying to control but can't.
Dkenji is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mazepin scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Mazepin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mazepin working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Mazepin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dkenji is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mazepin scores with a couple of nice shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Dkenji is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Mazepin has latched onto it... Big trouble! Mazepin pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Dkenji is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Mazepin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fedor Mazepin!
During a confident post fight interview, Fedor Mazepin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: OFK 279 - Cubbedge Vs Mircea
Date: Mar 11, 2023

#R1##CL#
Anjo clinches with his opponent.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nawa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Anjo's brow.
Nawa has had enough of the clinch but Anjo keeps him there for the moment.
A short right from Anjo on the inside.
Nawa trying to land knees to the body.
Anjo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD2#
Nawa gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Anjo wriggles free and stands up. #TD2#
Nawa looking to score a takedown here. Anjo is defending well but Nawa drives through and ends up in Anjo's guard.

Anjo uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Nawa has managed to clinch. #TD#
Anjo is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Nawa can't fight it off and eventually Anjo manages to take the fight to the floor. Nawa looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Anjo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Anjo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Nawa has momentary wrist control but Anjo slips an elbow through the middle.
Nawa is trying to keep Anjo in close.
Anjo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nawa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anjo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Anjo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Anjo'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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Anjo landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Anjo showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Nawa gets tackled into the cage by Anjo. Anjo maintains the clinch. #TD#
Anjo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Nawa trying to control but Anjo is working from the bottom.
Anjo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4#
Nawa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #ES#
Anjo is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Nawa presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD#
Anjo manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Nawa is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Anjo has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Nawa is looking to defend but Anjo has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Nawa! Anjo pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Nawa taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Yoji Anjo Anjo!
A relieved looking Yoji Anjo Anjo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: HFC 71 - Farman vs Cruz
Date: Feb 26, 2023

#R1#
Camillo tries for a takedown but Scato sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Scato manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Camillo on his heels. He'll look to pass Camillo's guard now, I'm sure.
Camillo looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Scato 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.
Scato slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Scato wants to work for an arm triangle but Camillo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Camillo tries to get to full guard but Scato has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Camillo is defending against the submission attempts here by Scato.
Scato looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Scato is looking for a kimura here. #T1##SUB2#
Scato seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Camillo is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mo Scato!

Event: KIFC 18
Date: Feb 26, 2023

#R1#
Nguyen throws a series of punches but Deetoo moves out of range. #TD2#
Nguyen 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nguyen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Deetoo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nguyen defends it easily.
Nguyen stops Deetoo from standing up.
Deetoo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nguyen throwing strikes from guard but Deetoo blocks nicely.
Nguyen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nguyen lands a couple of digs.
Nguyen postures up and lands a big shot to Deetoo 's brow. #ROC2#Deetoo is rocked!
Nguyen arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Deetoo 's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). An Nguyen!

Event: KIFC 12
Date: Feb 17, 2023

#R1#
Weaver throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #TD2#
Dude throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Weaver tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dude is in Weaver's guard.
Dude scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dude loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dude throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Weaver works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dude stands up over Weaver, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dude is in close to Weaver's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dude stands up over Weaver, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dude looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dude stops Weaver from standing up.
Dude missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dude is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dude working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dude stands and throws Weaver's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Weaver is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Dude has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Dude cracks Weaver with a big elbow. #T1#
Dude in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Weaver is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Dude controlling the position.
Dude cracks Weaver with a big right hand but Weaver just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Weaver takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
A lull in the action here.
Weaver is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Dude scores with a couple of short elbows.
Dude lands a few punches from side control.
Weaver taking a bit of punishment here - Dude scoring with strikes.
Dude has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Weaver is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Weaver takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #T2#
Dude lands a nice forearm strike.
Dude advances to mount.
Weaver is breathing heavily.
Dude lands a big shot to the head and Weaver winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Small Dude!

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