Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: NYF Fight Night 5
Date: Jul 21, 2023

#R1#
Dean misses the shot to the body.
Bulteau takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dean lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bulteau at a distance.
Dean just misses with a punch to the body.
Dean ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bulteau lands with a nice combination. Dean backs away looking to recover.#CUT#It looks like Randall Dean has been cut.
Dean swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bulteau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dean.
Dean keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bulteau.
Jab, jab by Dean - just one landing.
Dean swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bulteau is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dean.
Dean throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bulteau scores with a nice strike.
Dean should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dean throws a body punch but Bulteau moves out of range.
Bulteau doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A punch combination from Bulteau misses.
Dean scores with a body shot. #T1#
Dean swings for the body but Bulteau moves out of range.
Bulteau throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bulteau scores with a nice strike.
Dean misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bulteau.
Dean throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bulteau walks into a stiff left hand from Dean.
Dean looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dean throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bulteau keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A big right from Bulteau misses.
Bulteau gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bulteau lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bulteau misses with the combination.
Bulteau looks to land a right hand but Dean moved out of range.#T2#
Dean throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bulteau stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dean misses with a body shot.
Dean throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dean misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bulteau.
Bulteau seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dean looks to score with a jab to the body but Bulteau is just out of range.
Bulteau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dean.
Dean swings for the body but Bulteau moves out of range.
Bulteau swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dean throws a body punch but Bulteau moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Dean there.#ROC2#Bulteau is rocked!
Dean fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Bulteau out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Randall Dean!
A victorious Randall Dean thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Ajax Friday Fight Night 3
Date: Jun 30, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Liew has Poison up against the cage in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Liew.
Poison misses with a knee to the head.
Liew jumps guard but Poison stands there with Liew around his waist. Liew gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Liew throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Poisons head.
Liew lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Poison backwards.
Liew blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Poison jumps guard but Liew turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Liew tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liew has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Poison is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sloa Poison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Liew.
Liew throws a knee to the head but misses. #TD2#
Liew jumps guard.
Liew trying to strike off his back. #T1#
Poison pushes down on Liew's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poison content to control rather than advance.
Liew wants to get back to his feet.
Poison prevents Liew from improving his position.
Poison slows the pace down in half guard.
Liew on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Liew really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Poison. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Poison is thwarting Liew's attempts to control the position.
Poison throwing shots but Liew is blocking nicely.
Liew won't allow Poison to pass to mount.
Liew trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poison controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Liew is bucking up trying to escape but Poison cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Poison controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Poison lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Liew is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Poison cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Liew in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Liew tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Liew wants to control but Poison is having none of it.
Poison lands a heavy elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sloa Poison dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Poison fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Poison showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Liew.
Liew throws a right and a left that both miss.
A nice combination there by Liew.
Sloa Poison is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Poison with a poor takedown
and Liew counters with a stiff right hand.
Poison misses with a low kick.
No joy there for Poison, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Liew is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Poison shoots in for a takedown but Liew shows good takedown defense.
A little jabbing left from Liew on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sloa Poison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Poison shoots and misses
enabling Liew to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Liew has managed to clinch.
Poison tries to stall but Liew uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #BC2#
Liew breaks the clinch.
Liew connects with a single shot there.#T1##CL2#
Liew gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A shot in the inside from Liew. #BC#
Poison breaks from the clinch.
Poison misses with a wild combination. #CL2#
Liew has managed to clinch.
Liew drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Poison gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Poison's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Poison breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2##CL2#
Liew forces Poison back against the cage and clinches.
Liew throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Poison looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#BC2#
Liew pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Poison throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Liew looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Poison has taken the fight to the clinch.
Liew prevents the takedown attempt.
Poison's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Liew tries for a takedown. No joy.
Liew stops a takedown attempt from Poison. #BC2#
Liew's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Poison tries to clinch there but Liew circles away.
Liew looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Liew lands a nice shot that snaps Poison's head back. #T3#
Poison dives in and grabs Liew's left leg, looking for a takedown. Liew pushes down on Poison's head and hops out.
Poison shoots in but Liew avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Liew closes the distance and clinches.
Johnny Liew seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Poison throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Liew breaks the clinch.
Poison is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Liew.
Poison throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Liew is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Poison has his takedown stuffed
and Liew connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Liew clinches up with Poison and pushes him back against the cage.
Poison tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T4#
Liew lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Poison backwards.
Liew is trying to pull guard but Poison turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Liew with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Poison has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Liew after a bit of a struggle.
Liew lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Liew breaks from the clinch.
Johnny Liew seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Poison looks for a takedown but Liew sprawls well.#CL2#
Liew pushes Poison up against the cage in a clinch.
Liew has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Poison avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Liew showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Liew closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Poison has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Liew avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Liew breaks from the clinch.
Liew is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#CL2#
Liew moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Liew escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Liew throws a series of punches but Poison moves out of range. #CL2#
Liew clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Liew's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Liew clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Liew pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Liew has Poison up against the cage in a clinch.
Poison is trying to force a seperation but Liew has the dominant position.#T1#
Poison is trying to drag Liew to the mat but Liew just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Liew lands a left hand that snaps the head of Poison backwards.
Liew is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sloa Poison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Poison wants to break free but Liew has control.
Liew has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Liew misses with an elbow over the top.
Liew prevents a takedown attempt there.
Liew gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #BC2#
Liew escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Poison shoots in but no luck this time.
A little jabbing left from Liew on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Liew moves away from the strike by Poison.
Poison showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Liew.
Liew moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Poison has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Poison shoots in but Liew avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Liew darts in and clinches Poison up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Liew breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Poison shoots for a takedown but Liew saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Poison walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
Liew moves into the clinch successfully.
Liew tries for a takedown but Poison manages to get underhooks.
Poison has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Liew avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Liew breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Liew rushes Poison and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Liew breaks from the clinch.
Poison tries to close the distance and clinch but Liew swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Poison shoots and misses
and Liew counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Liew takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Liew escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
Poison tries for a takedown but Liew sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A jab from Liew finds it's way through Poison's defenses.
Liew looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poison shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Liew as he avoids it easily.
Johnny Liew is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Liew displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Poison shoots in for a double leg but Liew sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Poison shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Poison thows a leg kick but Liew checks it
and Liew cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Liew moves in looking to clinch but Poison pushes him off.
Poison attempts a counter takedown but Liew avoids it well and moves away.
Liew tries to clinch but Poison is having none of it. #CL#
Poison darts in and clinches Liew up against the cage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Liew!

Event: AFC #11
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Liew takes the fight into the clinch.
Liew is pressed up against the cage. Jang has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Liew down to the mat. Liew avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Liew moves into the clinch successfully.
Jang is working for takedown but Liew is calmly controlling the position for now.
Liew looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Liew pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Liew takes the fight into the clinch.
Liew misses with an elbow strike.
Jang tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xi Jang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Liew tries to land a knee to the head but Jang blocks with his arms.
Jang has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Liew after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liew gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jang. #TD2#
Liew has clasped his hands together around Jang's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Liew content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jang tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
The referee asks Liew politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Liew prefers to stall for the moment though.
Jang is looking to reverse the position.
Jang sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Liew lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Jang actively working from the bottom here.
Liew slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Jang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Liew pulls his head out easily.
Liew is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2##SUB#
Jang looking for submissions off his back.
Liew perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Liew trying to mount his opponent but Jang defends it.
Liew takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Jang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Liew pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Jang looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Liew seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Liew is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped. #T3##SUB#
Jang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Liew pulls his head out easily.
Liew slows the pace down in half guard.
Liew tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Jang has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Liew. Oh but Jang has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Liew goes limp - he's gone! Jang jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Xi Jang!

Event: Ajax Friday Fight Night 2
Date: Jun 23, 2023

#R1#
De Gracia lands a head shot.
Wolff is looking to chop away at De Gracia's legs.
Wolff jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wolff uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Gracia.
As De Gracia looks to move away, Wolff throws a big counter combo but De Gracia just gets out of the way.#CL#
Wolff drives through and clinches with De Gracia against the cage.
De Gracia prevents the takedown attempt.
Wolff stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #BC#
Wolff breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolff slips a jab from De Gracia.
Wolff throws a combination that misses
and De Gracia counters with a stiff right hand.
Wolff throws a combination that misses
and Wolff takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
A lazy left from De Gracia finds it's target.#CL#
Wolff forces De Gracia back against the cage and clinches.
Wolff misses with a punch to the body.
De Gracia wants to stall.
Wolff tries to pull guard but De Gracia forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wolff misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wolff unloads a knee to the mid-section.
De Gracia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wolff with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T2#
De Gracia throws a head punch that misses.
Wolff has De Gracia pressed against the cage.
Wolff fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ludwig Wolff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Gracia trying to control the position but instead, Wolff has worked for underhooks and has pushed De Gracia into the cage.
De Gracia gets underhooks to prevent Wolff's takedown attempt.
De Gracia is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
De Gracia is pressed up against the cage. Wolff has hold of a leg and is looking to drag De Gracia down to the mat. De Gracia avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ludwig Wolff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Wolff takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fighters circling - De Gracia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
De Gracia scores with a hook.
Wolff tries to clinch
and Wolff takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Gracia throws a jab but it's blocked by Wolff.
A lazy body kick from Wolff
and De Gracia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wolff bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wolff wants to clinch.#T4#
Wolff moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wolff throws a sloppy head kick
letting De Gracia counter with a right hand.
Wolff tries to clinch but De Gracia moves away
and De Gracia counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Gracia keeps the fight on the outside.
De Gracia throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wolff on the side of the head.
De Gracia circles away from the clinch attempt
and De Gracia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos De Gracia dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Wolff closes the distance and pushes De Gracia back into the cage.
Wolff is trying to pull guard but De Gracia turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
De Gracia tries to land knees in the clinch but Wolff avoids the damage to the body.
Wolff stalling the fight.
De Gracia trying to control the position but instead, Wolff has worked for underhooks and has pushed De Gracia into the cage.#BC#
Wolff's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
De Gracia might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolff throws a head kick that misses.
Wolff misses with a double jab
and De Gracia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
De Gracia throws an overhand right that lands on Wolff's shoulder, as Wolff tries to avoid the shot.
Wolff dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on De Gracia. That did some damage!
Wolff looks to clinch
and De Gracia counters with a nice uppercut.
Wolff closes the distance looking to clinch
and De Gracia counters with a stiff right hand.
Wolff has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
De Gracia scores with a jab to the body.
Wolff doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
Wolff has closed the distance and engaged De Gracia in a clinch. #T2#
Wolff fails to pull the fight into his guard.
De Gracia gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wolff.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ludwig Wolff. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Wolff's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
De Gracia lands a nice shot to the body.
A head kick by Wolff misses
and De Gracia counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Wolff rushes De Gracia and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
De Gracia blocks a body shot from Wolff.
Wolff jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as De Gracia walks away with a smile on his face. Wolff gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T3#
Wolff throws a head kick that misses
letting De Gracia counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
De Gracia lands with a straight right. Wolff didn't see that one coming.
Wolff tries to clinch
and Wolff takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ludwig Wolff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wolff throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wolff takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wolff darts in trying to clinch
and De Gracia counters with a nice uppercut.
Wolff darts in trying to clinch
and De Gracia counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
De Gracia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
De Gracia lands with a good body shot.
De Gracia lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
De Gracia misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wolff throws a lazy uppercut
and De Gracia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wolff ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wolff closes the distance but De Gracia moves to the side
and De Gracia counters with a straight right hand.
Wolff swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and De Gracia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos De Gracia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A shot to the body from Wolff misses
and Wolff takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wolff throws a body kick that misses.
De Gracia is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wolff with a body shot.
De Gracia connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wolff's hands.#CL#
Wolff closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wolff jumps guard but De Gracia stands there with Wolff around his waist. Wolff gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
De Gracia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Wolff breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Gracia cracks Wolff with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wolff wants to clinch but De Gracia slips to the side
and De Gracia counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Wolff misses
and De Gracia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Wolff tries to clinch up
and De Gracia counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wolff tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and De Gracia counters with a left to the body.
We've been informed that De Gracia has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Wolff throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wolff uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Gracia.
Wolff ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wolff misses with a kick to the body
and De Gracia counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
De Gracia scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wolff doesn't seem bothered though.
Wolff throws a combination that misses
enabling De Gracia to counter with a crisp jab.
De Gracia circles away from the clinch attempt
letting De Gracia counter with a right hand.
De Gracia lands a jab to Wolff's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wolff closes the distance but De Gracia moves to the side
enabling De Gracia to counter with a crisp jab.
Wolff misses with an uppercut.
A nice side step and De Gracia releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T3#
De Gracia missing with a left hand there. Wolff was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wolff misses with a combination
and De Gracia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Gracia swats away the attempt to clinch by Wolff.
De Gracia doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Carlos De Gracia is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wolff tries to clinch
letting De Gracia counter with a right hand.
Wolff throws a leg kick
and De Gracia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wolff closes the distance looking to clinch
and De Gracia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Wolff moves away from the strike by De Gracia.
Wolff went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Carlos De Gracia seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Wolff takes the fight into the clinch.
De Gracia is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wolff is defending well for now.
Wolff is trying to drag De Gracia to the mat but De Gracia just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
De Gracia wants to stall.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos De Gracia!
Carlos De Gracia thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: NYF Challengers 1
Date: May 30, 2023

#R1#
Bulteau misses with a looping right.
Bulteau throws a jab when Robson was well out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Bulteau. Those never looked like landing.
Robson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Robson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bulteau.
Robson misses with a wild body shot.
Robson misses with a double jab
and Bulteau cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Robson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bulteau was well out of range. Poor timing from Robson.
Bulteau lands with a straight right. Robson didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson misses with a body shot.
Bulteau lands a really nice looking cross but Robson seems unphased.
Bulteau rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Robson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bulteau uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Robson.
Bulteau moves forwards but Robson connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Bulteau throws a right hand that Robson ducks under and follows up with a left that Robson also avoids with ease.
Robson moves away from the strike by Bulteau.
Robson throws a push kick but Bulteau slaps the foot to one side.
Bulteau tries to counter with a takedown but Robson is quick to defend against it.
Robson lunges at Bulteau with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bulteau's hand.
Robson cracks Bulteau with a good jab.
Bulteau throws a right and a left that both miss.
Robson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bulteau misses with a few strikes there.
Robson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Bulteau misses.
Bulteau misses with a double jab.
Bulteau pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Robson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bulteau.
Robson lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robson looks to score with a jab to the body but Bulteau is just out of range.
Bulteau shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bulteau avoids the body shot from Robson.
Bulteau drops his hands momentarily and Robson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #ROC2#Bulteau is rocked!
Robson fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Bulteau square on the jaw! Damn, Bulteau is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Neal Robson!
Neal Robson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: AVKT 23: Destroying Hell
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1#
Merchant looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cobra looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Merchant throws a right and a left that both miss.
Merchant wobbles Cobra with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Merchant dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Cobra to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Daniel Merchant!

Event: NYF Fight Night 3
Date: May 13, 2023

#R1#
Ideaale dives in and grabs Bulteau's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bulteau pushes down on Ideaale's head and hops out.
Bulteau misses with a left hand #TD#
and Ideaale counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ideaale.
Ideaale passes into half guard.
Bulteau is looking to escape.
Ideaale definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ideaale will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Ideaale is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bulteau is just riding it out for now. Ideaale eventually gives up the hold.
Ideaale is keen to just control but Bulteau is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ideaale frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #ES2#
Bulteau bucks Ideaale off and manages to get back to his feet! #T1##TD#
Ideaale closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bulteau quickly recovers to half guard.

Bulteau manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Ideaale shoots in for a takedown but Bulteau shows good takedown defense.
Bulteau displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ideaale.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alee Ideaale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ideaale shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bulteau counters with a straight right hand.
Bulteau looks to throw the jab but Ideaale is out of range.
Jean Bulteau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bulteau throws a looping overhand right but Ideaale ducks down to avoid it.
Bulteau swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bulteau throws a right and a left that Ideaale avoids nicely.
Ideaale is looking for a counter combo.
Ideaale tries to clinch up.#T2#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bulteau!
Ideaale looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Ideaale shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bulteau is trying to defend but Ideaale finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ideaale trying to control the action but Bulteau is working from the bottom.
Ideaale landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ideaale lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ideaale is looking to take a break and control but Bulteau is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Ideaale content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bulteau really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ideaale. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bulteau is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ideaale scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ideaale is nestled in close to Bulteau, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ideaale trying to control the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ideaale looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bulteau with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ideaale passes to full mount! #T4#
Oooh a big shot lands for Ideaale! Bulteau is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alee Ideaale!
After the big win, Alee Ideaale made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Stoner's Killer Apparel and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: AFC #5
Date: May 06, 2023

#R1#
Liew tries to bum rush Wolff with a series of wild strikes but Wolff uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wolff throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Liew counter with a right hand.
Wolff tries to close the distance and clinch but Liew swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Wolff rushes Liew and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Wolff decides to pull guard.
Wolff is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Liew looking to sit in guard and control but Wolff gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Liew looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Wolff decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL#
Wolff darts in and clinches Liew up against the cage.
Liew throws an elbow but it misses. #T1#
Liew tries to circle away but Wolff has him pinned against the cage.
Wolff tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC2#
Liew breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Liew looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wolff seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Liew lands a two punch combo. #CL2#
Liew has Wolff up against the cage in a clinch.
Liew looking for a takedown. #BC#
Wolff breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Liew swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wolff tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Liew wants to counter the offense by Wolff and move into the clinch position.
Wolff tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Liew cracks Wolff with an open hand slap.#CL#
Wolff darts in and clinches Liew up against the cage.#T2#
Liew is trying to drag Wolff to the mat but Wolff just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Liew wants to get back to striking at distance but Wolff won't allow it.
Wolff is trying to pull guard but Liew turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wolff tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ludwig Wolff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Liew tries for a takedown but Wolff manages to get underhooks.
Wolff is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wolff has Liew pressed against the cage, preventing Liew from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wolff wants to break free but Liew has control.
Liew scores with a shoulder strike.
Liew prevents a takedown attempt there.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T3#
Liew drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wolff gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wolff tries to pull guard but Liew holds him up against the cage and eventually Wolff drops back down to his feet.
Wolff tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Liew just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wolff drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Liew lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wolff tries for a takedown but Liew manages to get underhooks.
Wolff misses with a hook from the clinch.
Liew tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Liew tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wolff tries to pull guard but Liew forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Liew tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Liew with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Liew is trying to pull guard but Wolff turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Wolff breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Liew forces Wolff back against the cage and clinches.
Wolff prevents the takedown attempt.
Liew looks winded!
Liew wants to get back to striking at distance but Wolff won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Liew dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Wolff with the inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Liew. That snapped Wolff's head back.
Liew moves in looking to clinch but Wolff pushes him off.
Liew tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wolff swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wolff was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Liew keeps the fight on the outside.
Wolff wants to clinch.
Wolff swats away the attempt to clinch by Liew.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left and a right from Liew both land. Nice combination.
Liew avoids the head kick by Wolff.
Liew has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Liew throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Liew slips under a jab from Wolff.
Wolff throws a leg kick
and Liew counters with a stiff right hand.
Wolff tries to close the distance and clinch up but Liew swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Liew throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wolff throws a quick counter head kick but Liew was just out of range.
Some wild striking there from Liew.
Wolff is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Liew rushes Wolff and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wolff is working for takedown but Liew is calmly controlling the position for now.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Wolff fails to pull guard.
Wolff'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#
Liew manages to break the clinch.
Ludwig Wolff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Liew has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wolff.
Liew moves out of range of the leg kick from Wolff.
Liew slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Johnny Liew seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wolff misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Liew closes the distance and clinches.
Wolff is trying to pull guard but Liew has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ludwig Wolff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Liew working hard to break the clinch.
Liew throws an elbow that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liew lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Liew escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Liew tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wolff manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Liew clinches with his opponent. #T3#
Wolff fails to pull guard.
Liew throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Wolff's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Liew misses with a two punch combination.
Liew is breathing heavily.#CL#
Wolff moves into the clinch.
Liew fails to pull guard. #TD#
Wolff pulls Liew into guard.
Wolff has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Liew looking to sit in guard and control but Wolff gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4#
Liew looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU#
Wolff stands and steps away. Liew gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Wolff tries to clinch but Liew moves out of range.
Liew misses with a wild combination.
Wolff tries to close the distance and clinch up but Liew swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Liew connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wolff momentarily.
Wolff wants to clinch up but Liew keeps it at a distance.
Liew misses with an uppercut.
No joy there for Wolff, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wolff tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Liew showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Wolff swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Liew tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Liew instigates a clinch.
Wolff wants a takedown but no success here.
Liew makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Liew manages to break the clinch.
Wolff throws a predictable looking body shot #CL2#
and Liew counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Liew.
Liew prevents the takedown attempt.
Liew prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ludwig Wolff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Liew.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolff is trying to pull guard but Liew turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wolff tries to score a body lock takedown but Liew shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Liew escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1##CL2#
Liew pushes Wolff up against the cage in a clinch.
Liew jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wolff walks away with a smile on his face. Liew gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Liew closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wolff is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wolff misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wolff fails to pull guard.
Liew has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wolff is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Liew makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Liew lands a shoulder strike.
Liew using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wolff has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #TD#
Wolff pulls guard successfully.
Wolff controls Liew momentarily but Liew frees himself. #T2##SUB#
Wolff working for a triangle but Liew defends it easily.
Liew wants to get up but he can't break Wolff's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Liew stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wolff swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wolff has Liew pulled in close to control his posture. #T3#
Wolff is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Wolff is thwarting Liew's attempts to control the position.
Ludwig Wolff overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Liew takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wolff controlling the pace.
Wolff is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Liew!
Wolff controlling his opponent.
Wolff looking to finish Liew with some ground and pound. This is bad for Liew!#T4#
Liew working to try and regain half guard.
Liew tries to hold on but Wolff pushes him away.
Wolff tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Wolff looking for a guillotine from mount but Liew is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Wolff working for a submission but Liew is keeping him at bay.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Johnny Liew.
I've got Liew winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Liew!

Event: AFC #3
Date: Apr 23, 2023

#R1##TD#
Garak closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Garak lands in his opponent's guard.
We've been hearing that Garak has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Wolff really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Garak. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Garak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garak trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garak pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wolff is keeping the position for now.
Wolff looking to hit a scissor sweep but Garak is one step ahead there.
Wolff keeping full guard, as Garak tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garak slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garak stands and throws Wolff's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1#
Garak working away.
Wolff prevents Garak from moving into mount. #SUB#
Garak is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wolff has escaped the position, nice work there.
Garak tries to advance to mount but Wolff denies him.
Garak is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Garak moves into full mount! #T2#
Garak controlling his opponent.
Garak mounts Wolff! Really nice guard pass there!
Garak tries to control but Wolff wriggling away.
Garak with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Wolff tries to lock up and control but Garak gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Garak sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3##SUB#
Garak working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Wolff looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Garak! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Elim Garak!

Event: AVKT 18: Through The Wall
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1#
Varo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Varo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Merchant misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Merchant throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Varo misses with a body shot.
Merchant lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Varo circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Varo clinches up with Merchant and pushes him back against the cage.
Merchant is trying to push Varo away but Varo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A nice right hand lands inside from Varo.
Varo jumps guard but Merchant turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Varo lands a left hand.
Merchant wants to break the clinch but can't. #TD2#
Varo pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Varo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Merchant is aware though and is defending well.
Merchant has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Varo is proving hard to escape from.
Varo 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.#T1#
Varo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Merchant is trying to stand back up but Varo is controlling him
Varo is looking to stall here but Merchant recovers full guard.
Varo trying to control but Merchant is working from the bottom.
Merchant is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Varo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
Merchant working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Varo.
We've been hearing good reports from Merchant's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Varo lands a couple of decent looking shots.#ROC2#Merchant is rocked!
Varo gets to his feet and stands over Merchant, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Merchant felt that one! Varo unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Merchant from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonardo Varo!
Leonardo Varo is the new bantamweight champion!
Leonardo Varo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: AFC #1 : First Blood
Date: Apr 01, 2023

#R1#
Wolff scores with a leg kick.
Wolff tries to close the distance and clinch but Marino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marino ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wolff fails with an attempt to clinch.
Marino lands with an uppercut that bounces Wolff off the cage and back into range.#CUT2#It looks like Ludwig Wolff has been cut.
Wolff walks into a straight right hand from Marino.
Wolff misses with a shot to the body
and Marino counters with a straight right hand.
Marino swings for the body but Wolff moves out of range.
Marino misses with a double jab.
Ludwig Wolff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Marino drops Wolff with a beautiful combination! Wolff stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Marino is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Wolff is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marino swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oh Wolff is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wolff tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marino manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wolff seems to have got his legs back now.
A jab lands there for Marino.
Wolff doesn't manage to clinch there - Marino circles away. #T1#
Wolff misses with a head kick.
A big right from Wolff misses.
Marino has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wolff closes the distance looking to clinch
and Marino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marino throws a big shot that misses.
Wolff scores with a nice body kick.
Wolff takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wolff tries to clinch there but Marino circles away.
Wolff looks to clinch
and Marino counters with a straight right hand.
Marino ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Marino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marino swats away the attempt to clinch by Wolff.
Marino throws out a counter right but Wolff avoids it with no problem.#T2#
A punch lands to the side of Wolff 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Marino moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd cheers as Marino lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wolff doesn't seem phased though.
Marino plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Wolff swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Wolff face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Frank Marino!
In his post fight interview, Frank Marino started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: AFC #1 : First Blood
Date: Apr 01, 2023

#R1#
Liew pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Liew tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jernit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Liew throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jernit.
Johnny Liew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jernit throws a body punch but Liew moves out of range.
Liew tries to clinch up.
A counter left hand to the body from Jernit misses its target.
Liew fails with an attempt to clinch.
Liew bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Liew tries to counter by closing the distance.
Liew doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2#
Liew moves into the clinch.
Liew tries to pull guard but Jernit won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liew blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Liew prevents a body shot from Jernit.
Liew tries to pull guard but Jernit won't allow it.
Jernit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Liew or not. #T1#
Jernit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Liew stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jernit controlling the action here for a moment.
Liew throws a punch but it's blocked by Jernit.
Liew tries to score a body lock takedown but Jernit shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gunt Jernit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Liew.
Jernit lands a nice shot to the body.
Jernit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jernit tries to work over Liew's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Liew.
A right hand to the body from Jernit.
Liew wants a takedown but no success here.
Liew looks winded!
Jernit working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Jernit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Liew scores with a nice short uppercut.
Liew wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jernit has him pressed against the cage.
Liew throws an elbow that misses.
Liew takes a shot to the head.
Jernit throws a punch but it's blocked by Liew.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liew's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Liew with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Liew prevents a body shot from Jernit.
Jernit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jernit takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jernit keeps control of Liew as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T3#
Liew blocking some punches. #BC#
Jernit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jernit punishes Liew's body with a nice straight punch.
Jernit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Liew sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jernit throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jernit sets himself, and Liew steps forward looking for the clinch! Jernit avoids it this time.
Jernit lands with a shot to the body.
Jab from Jernit.
Jernit cracks Liew with a good jab.
Jernit scores with a jab to the body.
Jernit connects with a body shot that sends Liew's belly button to the back.
Liew misses with a hook
and Jernit counters with a left to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liew uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jernit.
Jernit takes a swing at Liew's ribcage but misses. #T4##KD#
Jernit drops Liew with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Liew looks back up at him and smiles so Jernit waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Liew is rocked!
Jernit lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Liew head around and knocks him out cold! Jernit hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gunt Jernit!

Event: NYF 14: Ferguson vs Donal
Date: Apr 01, 2023

#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Bulteau as he connects with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Toti Rotiz has been cut.#TD2#
Rotiz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bulteau's half guard.
Ground and pound from Rotiz.
Rotiz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bulteau knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rotiz on the ground.
Rotiz prevents Bulteau from standing back up.
Rotiz lands with a punch from half guard.
Bulteau on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bulteau tries to get out of the position.
Rotiz is looking to take a break and control but Bulteau is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bulteau is trying to stand.
Bulteau taking some punishment here, with Rotiz in his half guard.
Rotiz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rotiz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rotiz lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Bulteau! More strikes land and this one is all over! Rotiz jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toti Rotiz!
Toti Rotiz bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 30, 2023

#R1#
Oezdemir tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bulteau swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bulteau stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bulteau wants it to stay on the feet.
Oezdemir throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #KD#
Bulteau lands a left and a right that send Oezdemir crashing to the mat, dazed. Bulteau thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Chavkat Oezdemir has been cut.
Bulteau displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Oezdemir.
Oezdemir tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bulteau was well out of range. Poor timing from Oezdemir.
Bulteau drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Oezdemir right on the button. Oezdemir goes down! Bulteau follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Bulteau gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean Bulteau!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 17, 2023

#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Merchant tries for a takedown but Bcbcb manages to get underhooks.
Bcbcb is working for takedown but Merchant is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bcbcb is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Merchant stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A frustrated look appears on Bcbcb's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Merchant gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bcbcb.
Bcbcb looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Merchant manages to pull guard. #T1##SUB2#
Merchant has an active guard here but Bcbcb has managed to pass into half guard.
It looks like Bcbcb is going to stand back up.
Merchant has his hands clasped together around Bcbcb's back. He's all about the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bcbcb lands strikes from half guard.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Merchant looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bcbcb is keen to just control but Merchant is a slippery customer.
Merchant is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bcbcb prevents Merchant from standing back up.
Bcbcb tries to pass the half guard into mount. Merchant knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Merchant landing a few short strikes. #T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Merchant darts in and clinches Bcbcb up against the cage.
Merchant is working for takedown but Bcbcb is calmly controlling the position for now.
Merchant lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD2#
Merchant pulls Bcbcb into guard.
Merchant keeping moving, preventing Bcbcb from controlling successfully.
Merchant is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SU#
Bcbcb gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Bcbcb fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hgg Bcbcb. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4##CL2#
Merchant clinches with his opponent.
Merchant jumps guard but Bcbcb turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Merchant prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bcbcb is breathing heavily.
Merchant tries to circle away but Bcbcb has him pinned against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bcbcb jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Merchant walks away with a smile on his face. Bcbcb gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD2#
Merchant drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
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!
Merchant fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Merchant dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bcbcb misses with a takedown attempt - Merchant sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Merchant tries to counter with a clinch but Bcbcb shakes him off and moves away.
Merchant avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD2#
Merchant looking to score a takedown here. Bcbcb is defending well but Merchant drives through and ends up in Bcbcb's guard.
Merchant postures up.
Daniel Merchant has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bcbcb bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Merchant's guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merchant wants to hit a sweep here but Bcbcb passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Merchant there!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bcbcb tries to control but Merchant wriggling away. #T1#
Merchant is working to get back to half guard.
Merchant holds on for dear life.
Merchant is trying desperately to improve position.
Bcbcb fails to advance to Merchant's back. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Merchant keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Merchant sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Merchant is trying to stand up here but Bcbcb is controlling him well.
Bcbcb is keen to just control but Merchant is a slippery customer.
Merchant is looking to improve his position.
Bcbcb wants to take a breather but Merchant is having none of it. #T3#
Merchant is controlling Bcbcb's trapped leg to prevent Bcbcb from advancing to side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Merchant can do anything to dispel that myth.
Merchant pushes Bcbcb off looking to stand but Bcbcb dives back in and keeps control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Merchant is controlling Bcbcb's trapped leg to prevent Bcbcb from advancing to side control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Merchant dives in for a single leg takedown but Bcbcb sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Merchant fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bcbcb shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Merchant sprawls well. Merchant wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bcbcb gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Merchant scores with a takedown into Bcbcb's guard.#T4##SUB#
Bcbcb has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Merchant can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Merchant really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bcbcb. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Bcbcb looking for a guillotine here but Merchant defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Merchant looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Hgg Bcbcb will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Merchant's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Merchant duly obliges. #CL2#
Merchant closes the distance and pushes Bcbcb back into the cage.
Merchant drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bcbcb gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bcbcb tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Merchant just stands there and leans against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Merchant's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bcbcb trying to control the position but instead, Merchant has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bcbcb into the cage.
Merchant is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bcbcb to keep the fight standing.
Merchant takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Merchant stalling the fight.
Merchant blocking some punches.
Merchant is looking to break free of the clinch but Bcbcb has double underhooks.
Bcbcb has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bcbcb has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Merchant is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bcbcb is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Merchant to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hgg Bcbcb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bcbcb tries to pull guard but Merchant forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bcbcb tries to pull guard but Merchant forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Merchant is looking for a takedown.
Bcbcb stops a takedown attempt from Merchant.
Bcbcb tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Merchant smiles and moves away.
Bcbcb tries to clinch up but Merchant circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Merchant fails with a takedown attempt.
Bcbcb tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Merchant swivels and escapes.
Bcbcb tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Merchant paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Merchant closes the distance and clinches.
Merchant has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bcbcb keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Merchant's efforts to push away.
Bcbcb tries to work over Merchant's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Merchant pulls Bcbcb into guard.
Bcbcb might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Merchant is controlling Bcbcb's posture.#T3#
Bcbcb wants to stand but Merchant is controlling his posture from full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bcbcb accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bcbcb throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Merchant works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Merchant 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bcbcb drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bcbcb jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#ES2#
Merchant pushes Bcbcb off and gets back to his feet.
Bcbcb shoots and misses
and Merchant counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bcbcb thinking.
Merchant swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bcbcb seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Merchant feints a jab promting Bcbcb to slip. Merchant then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bcbcb slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bcbcb closes the distance and clinches up with Merchant, looking for a takedown. Bcbcb pushes Merchant against the cage but Merchant circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bcbcb misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bcbcb fails with a takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Merchant comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Merchant 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Merchant!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 16, 2023

#R1#
Liew throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Duval's waist but Duval gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Liew off to one side.
Duval looks to land a right hand but Liew moved out of range.
Liew tries for a takedown but Duval sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Liew lands a jab.
Duval looks to land a left hand but Liew moved out of range nicely.
Duval looks to land a left hand but Liew moved out of range nicely.
Johnny Liew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liew tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Duval paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Liew.
Duval jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duval rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Liew counter with a right hand.
Liew tries for a takedown but Duval sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Liew. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duval misses with a lunging right hand
and Liew counters with a left and a right that stings Duval.
Liew slips a straight right by Duval.#T1#
Duval throws a shot from downtown. Liew moves away and avoids it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Liew.
Duval with the counter takedown but Liew avoids it easily.#CL#
Liew moves into range and clinches up with Duval.
Liew is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Duval to keep the fight standing.
Duval misses with a punch on the inside.
Duval misses with a punch on the inside.
Liew has Duval pushed against the cage.
Duval misses with a punch on the inside.
Duval tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Duval misses with a short punch on the inside.
Liew prevents a body shot from Duval. #T2#
Duval misses with a punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Duval.
Duval misses with a hook to the ribs.
Liew is looking to take this one to the mat.
Duval wants a takedown but no success here.
Duval misses with the head strike. #BC#
Liew breaks the clinch.
Liew shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Duval defends it nicely.
Liew lands a nice hook to Duval's body. Duval takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3#
Duval throws a hook to the side of Liew's head but Liew sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Liew misses the target.
Duval looks to throw the jab but Liew is out of range.
Liew shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Liew is breathing heavily.
Liew closes the distance and clinches up with Duval, looking for a takedown. Liew pushes Duval against the cage but Duval circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Duval throws an off balance right hand
and Liew counters with a left to the body.
Liew steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Duval.
Liew scores with a hook to the body. Duval takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Duval throws a shot from downtown. Liew moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Liew is defended easily by Duval.
Duval moves in looking to clinch but Liew pushes him off.#T4#
Liew tries to close the distance and clinch up but Duval swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Duval throws a shot from downtown. Liew moves away and avoids it.
Liew wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Liew throws a series of punches but Duval moves out of range.
Duval looks to score with a jab to the body but Liew is just out of range.
Duval throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Duval misses.
Liew avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Duval doesn't manage to clinch there - Liew circles away.
Duval throws out a loose jab but Liew uses good head movement to avoid it.
Liew shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Duval sprawls well. Duval wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Liew gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jaxon Duval will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Duval throws a hook to the side of Liew's head but Liew sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Liew swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Liew ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Duval takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Liew looks to land a combination but Duval avoids it well.
Duval looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Duval looks to land a right hand but Liew moved out of range.
Liew seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Liew will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Duval misses with an uppercut. Liew saw that one coming.
Liew changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Liew scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liew misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Duval swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Liew keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Duval.#T1#
Duval misses with a hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Liew.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Liew. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duval uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Liew.
Liew shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Duval but Duval pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Duval drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Liew defends it well.
Duval throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Liew defending well as Duval loads up on a big left hand.
Duval swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Liew was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Liew avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Duval misses the target. #T2#
Duval missing with a left hand there. Liew was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Duval throws a poor cross that misses
and Liew counters with a three punch combo that has Duval backing up. Duval nods at Liew to acknowledge the strikes.#TD2#
Duval 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.
Duval controls from within his opponent's guard.
Duval throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Duval advances position into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duval in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Duval grinds an elbow into Liew's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Check out the look on Duval's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Duval in side control lands a decent elbow. #T3#
Duval happy to just control the position for now.
Duval trying to control the action but Liew is working from the bottom.
Liew knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Duval on the ground.
Duval landing a few strikes.
Liew takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Duval works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Duval lands a few punches from side control.
Duval is chipping away with strikes.
Duval lands some shots froms side control.
Duval has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Liew is working to avoid the ground and pound but Duval connects with a decent elbow.
Liew on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Liew tries to get out of the position.#T4#
Duval scoring with punches from side control.
Duval working the head and body with strikes.
Duval creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Liew is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Duval scoring with punches from side control.
Duval connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Liew some visible discomfort.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Liew takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Duval cracks Liew with a big right hand but Liew just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duval lands some shots froms side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Duval looks up at the clock and then as Liew takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Duval smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Duval connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Liew some visible discomfort.
Liew on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Duval has knee on belly and moves into mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jaxon Duval showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Duval misses with an uppercut. Liew saw that one coming.
Liew tries to clinch but Duval moves out of range.
Jaxon Duval seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Duval stuffs the takedown.
Liew staying out of range there.
Liew swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Liew shoots in for a takedown but Duval shows good takedown defense.
Liew looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Duval is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Liew. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duval throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Liew counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnny Liew is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duval loads up on a big right hand but Liew slips the punch.
Duval throws a shot from downtown. Liew moves away and avoids it.
Liew throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Duval counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Duval works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Liew is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Duval scores with a couple of nice shots.
Duval working Liew over with strikes.
Nice strikes from Duval there.
Duval stalling.
Duval lands with a punch from half guard.
Duval landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Duval takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Duval keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Duval looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Duval is nestled in close to Liew, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Duval looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
Duval working the head and body with strikes.
Duval scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Duval is controlling the pace.
Duval lands with a punch from half guard.
Duval slips a nice elbow through Liew's hands, connecting with Liew's forehead.
Nice strikes from Duval there.
Liew taking some punishment here, with Duval in his half guard.
Duval lands strikes from half guard.
Duval is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Liew has hold of Duval's hands but Duval slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3#
Duval working over Liew with some ground and pound. Liew looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Liew taking some punishment here, with Duval in his half guard.
Duval landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jaxon Duval has got the better of the ground game so far.
Liew trying to control but Duval postures up.
Duval is pressing down on Liew's thigh, looking to free his foot. Liew is holding on for now.
Duval working Liew over with strikes.
Duval working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
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. Duval connects with a nice short shot to Liew's temple.
Duval takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Duval wants to take a breather but Liew is having none of it.
Duval is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Duval working Liew over with strikes. #T4#
Duval seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Duval has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Duval lands strikes from half guard.
Duval lands with a punch from half guard.
Duval winds up and cracks Liew with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Duval content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Liew taking some punishment here, with Duval in his half guard.
Duval is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice strikes from Duval there.
Johnny Liew has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jaxon Duval is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Duval seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jaxon Duval comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Duval 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaxon Duval!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 14, 2023

#R1##TD#
Bulteau drives through with a takedown into Xerox 's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Xerox working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bulteau doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bulteau manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Xerox can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bulteau controls the pace.
Bulteau postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bulteau is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xerox controls Bulteau momentarily but Bulteau frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bulteau's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Xerox is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Bulteau is sitting in close to Xerox 's body. Xerox has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Bulteau is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Bulteau is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Xerox .

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Zocalo Xerox !

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 14, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Wolff clinches up with Norris and pushes him back against the cage.
Wolff is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Norris pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wolff as Norris tries to tie him up.
Wolff lands a hook to the side of the head.
Norris is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Norris can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Norris looking to stall. #TD2#
Wolff jumps guard.
Wolff is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
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.
Wolff not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wolff prevents Norris from improving his position.#T1##SUB2#
Wolff is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Norris is looking to improve his position.
Wolff content to control rather than advance. #SU2#
Wolff decides to return to a standing position.
Wolff closes this distance looking for a takedown but Norris circles away.
Wolff throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
Wolff digs a good hook to Norris's body.
Wolff tries for a takedown but Norris circles away easily
and Norris counters with a nice leg kick.
Eric Norris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ludwig Wolff.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wolff.
Norris lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Wolff moves away from the strike by Norris.
Wolff looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wolff shoots in for a double leg but Norris sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Norris tries to keep at a distance but Wolff has taken the fight into the clinch.
Norris tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC2#
Wolff breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Wolff slips a jab from Norris.
Norris misses with a head kick.
Norris defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wolff.
Norris seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Norris misses with a wild combination.
Wolff goes for a double leg but Norris avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Norris continues to drive forward.
Wolff with a poor takedown
and Norris counters with a nice body kick.
Wolff looks winded!
Wolff wants to clinch up but Norris keeps it at a distance.
Norris looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Wolff misses with a two punch combination.
Norris stuffs the takedown.#T4#
Norris swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wolff is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Norris lands with a slapping head kick.
Norris keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Some bone on bone action there as Wolff checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wolff misses with a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Norris misses the target.
Wolff tries to clinch up.
It looked like Norris wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ludwig Wolff will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Norris throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Wolff instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Wolff breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Wolff takes the fight into the clinch.
Norris is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wolff is keeping busy.#TD2#
Wolff pulls guard.
Norris wants to stand and escape but instead Wolff has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolff preventing the sweep.
Wolff stays in close to Norris's body and controls the position. #T1#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wolff throwing strikes but missing.
Wolff slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wolff passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Norris struggling a bit here.#SU2#
Wolff stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Wolff fails with a takedown attempt.
Norris throws a big counter combination but Wolff scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Norris lands with a kick to the temple. Wolff shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Eric Norris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Wolff gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wolff has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Norris tries to work over Wolff's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wolff is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2#
Wolff manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Wolff moves into range and clinches up with Norris.#BC2#
Wolff manages to break the clinch.
Wolff shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Norris tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice sprawl there from Norris as Wolff shoots in.
Eric Norris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ludwig Wolff.
Wolff closes the distance and clinches up with Norris, looking for a takedown. Wolff pushes Norris against the cage but Norris circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wolff is breathing heavily.
Wolff throws a series of punches but Norris avoids them all with ease.
Ludwig Wolff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wolff throws a leg kick but Norris sees it coming and moves out of range. #T4#
Wolff scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Norris slaps away a takedown attempt from Wolff, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Norris swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Norris misses with a straight right.
Nice sprawl there from Norris as Wolff shoots in.
Wolff displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Norris throws out the jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Norris misses with a straight right.
Wolff fails with an attempt to clinch.
Norris throwing a counter right hand but Wolff manages to avoid it.
Wolff doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Norris counters with a big head kick but Wolff shrugs it off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ludwig Wolff 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#
A head kick misses from Norris.
Wolff looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wolff tries to land a front kick but Norris steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Norris misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wolff throws a right hand that Norris ducks under and follows up with a left that Norris also avoids with ease.
Norris throws a sloppy head kick and Wolff moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolff misses with a takedown
and Norris counters with a head kick. That will keep Wolff thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Wolff takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wolff takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Norris scores with a kick to the midsection.#T1#
Wolff misses with a takedown
and Norris counters with a stiff right hand.
Eric Norris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ludwig Wolff.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wolff.
Wolff closes the distance and clinches up with Norris, looking for a takedown. Wolff pushes Norris against the cage but Norris circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Norris tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Norris scores with a head kick.
Wolff blocks a head kick by Norris.
Wolff steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Norris.
Norris throws a sloppy head kick and Wolff moves out of range easily.
Ludwig Wolff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolff shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Norris defends it nicely.#T2#
Norris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Wolff has closed the distance and engaged Norris in a clinch.
Norris throws a knee to the head but misses.
Norris looking to stall.
Wolff drops down looking for an ankle pick but Norris pulls his leg out and moves away.
Norris throws a body kick that misses #CL2#
and Wolff holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Norris tries a body shot but Wolff blocks it.
Wolff pressing his opponent against the cage.
Norris misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wolff.
Norris is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Norris working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Wolff breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Norris throws a sloppy head kick and Wolff moves out of range easily.
Norris throws a head kick that Wolff semi-blocks.
Norris keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Norris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Eric Norris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Norris throws a jab when Wolff was well out of range.
Wolff tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Norris looks to throw the jab but Wolff is out of range.
Wolff fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Norris avoids it really well and circles away.
The fighters circling - Norris throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wolff shoots in for a takedown but Norris shows good takedown defense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wolff shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Norris but Norris pushes him off and we're back to square one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Norris showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wolff has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ludwig Wolff!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 12, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Bin Jalius gets caught napping as Hideyoshi dives in and scores a takedown. Bin Jalius manages to retain guard.
Hideyoshi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bin Jalius's guard.
Hideyoshi controlling from the top position.
Hideyoshi looking to pass the guard.
Hideyoshi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hideyoshi won't allow Bin Jalius to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hideyoshi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hideyoshi is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T1##CL2#
Hideyoshi instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Hideyoshi turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Bin Jalius trying to remain calm as Hideyoshi controls from the top position.
Hideyoshi working away.
Bin Jalius tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Hideyoshi is trying to get an arm triangle but Bin Jalius is defending well. #T2#
Hideyoshi takes a little break here. Bin Jalius wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T3#
Bin Jalius sneaks back into half guard.
Bin Jalius wants to improve his position but Hideyoshi is controlling well.
Hideyoshi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hideyoshi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hideyoshi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bin Jalius really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#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.
Ground and pound from Hideyoshi.
Hideyoshi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hideyoshi is taking a breather. Bin Jalius says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toyotomi Hideyoshi dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Hideyoshi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bin Jalius looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hideyoshi controls the position.
Hideyoshi wants to stand but Bin Jalius is controlling his arm.
Hideyoshi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bin Jalius looking for a sweep but Hideyoshi has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Bin Jalius is bucking up trying to escape but Hideyoshi cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bin Jalius tries to hold on but Hideyoshi postures up.
Hideyoshi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T1##T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee warns Bin Jalius that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bin Jalius is looking to get to half guard.
Hideyoshi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hideyoshi is continuing to stall.#SUB2#
Hideyoshi is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Hideyoshi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Toyotomi Hideyoshi!

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