Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: TL Fight Night 16
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Justice gets the takedown into side control.
Riverriei is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Justice off and has taken his back!
Justice is really stuck here.
Justice looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands. #SUB#
Riverriei working for the choke.
You can see the frustration on Justice's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Riverriei is trying to stick to Justice's back but Justice is turning into Riverriei. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Riverriei's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Justice.
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!
Riverriei being controlled here, momentarily.
Justice passes Riverriei's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
Riverriei is looking to improve his position.
Justice looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Justice content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Justice wants to work for an arm triangle but Riverriei is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Justice moves into full mount! Riverriei won't be happy about that! #T2#
Riverriei looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Justice biding his time, controlling Riverriei. #SUB2#
Justice is cranking Riverriei's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Riverriei! He's tightened the choke and Riverriei is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mike Justice!

Event: TL Fight Night 12
Date: Jul 15, 2023

#R1#
Smalls waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Riverriei.
Smalls throws a shot from downtown. Riverriei moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Smalls throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smalls moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRiverriei.
Riverriei slips a straight right by Smalls.
Riverriei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smalls.
Riverriei shapes to counter with a head kick.#CL2#
Riverriei rushes Smalls and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Riverriei blocks an uppercut.
Riverriei 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.
A shot in the inside from Smalls.
Riverriei jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smalls walks away with a smile on his face. Riverriei gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Riverriei has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Riverriei pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riverriei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smalls avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Riverriei ducks under a wild hook from Smalls.
Riverriei fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smalls throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Riverriei takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1#
Smalls thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smalls definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Smalls darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Smalls connects with a jab.
Smalls takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice uppercut there from Smalls.
Jab from Smalls.#TD2#
Riverriei closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Smalls is looking to reverse the position.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Riverriei has eaten all the pies!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riverriei tries to stand but Smalls is controlling his head.
Riverriei looking to control but instead Smalls has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Smalls controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Smalls continues to stall.#T2#
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB2#
Riverriei is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Smalls wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Riverriei with the ground and pound but Smalls uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Riverriei wanted to stand there but Smalls had control of the position.
Smalls is pulling down on Riverriei's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smalls misses with a looping right.
And Riverriei tries to counter it with a takedown but Smalls pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Smalls catches Riverriei with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Smalls scores with the left hand. Riverriei knows he should have avoided that one.
Riverriei misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smalls throws a hook but Riverriei avoids it easily.
A big left from Smalls misses.
Jose Smalls is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smalls looks to land a left hand but Riverriei moved out of range nicely.
Riverriei throws a counter combo.
Smalls throws a big shot that misses.
Riverriei moves forwards but Smalls connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Riverriei is looking to clinch but Smalls is avoiding it.
Smalls swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smalls lands a jab to the nose.
Jose Smalls seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Riverriei pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Riverriei with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smalls to score with a decent uppercut.
Riverriei tries to move into range but Smalls moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riverriei blocks a jab.
Smalls misses with a straight left.
Smalls misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed right hand from Smalls misses the target.
Riverriei ducks under a wild hook from Smalls.
Riverriei follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Riverriei misses with a takedown attempt - Smalls sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jose Smalls has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexanda Riverriei.
Riverriei will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Smalls was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smalls throws an overhand right that lands on Riverriei's shoulder, as Riverriei tries to avoid the shot.
Riverriei takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd cheers as Smalls lands an impressive looking overhand right. Riverriei doesn't seem phased though.
Smalls's jab looks to have found its range, popping Riverriei under the eye.
Smalls is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Smalls throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Riverriei drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Smalls defends it well.
Smalls misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Smalls dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Riverriei is defended easily by Smalls.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Riverriei moves away from the strike by Smalls.
Smalls is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Riverriei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smalls misses with a hook.
A jab from Smalls misses.
Smalls throws a looping overhand right but Riverriei ducks down to avoid it.
Smalls scores with a decent looking hook.
Smalls misses with a looping right.
As Smalls backs off Riverriei throws a huge counter combo but Smalls manages to avoid it all.
Smalls is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Smalls misses with a looping right.
Riverriei fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smalls avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riverriei moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Smalls stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smalls wants it to stay on the feet.
Jose Smalls has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexanda Riverriei.#T1#
Smalls lands a nice shot that snaps Riverriei's head back.
Riverriei moves away from the strike by Smalls.
Riverriei is trying to counter with his kicks.
Riverriei moves out of range as Smalls strikes.
Riverriei drops his hands momentarily and Smalls takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Smalls stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smalls wants it to stay on the feet.
Alexanda Riverriei is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters circling - Smalls throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smalls loads up on a big right hand but Riverriei slips the punch.
Smalls misses with a hook.
Riverriei moves out of range of the strikes.
Riverriei doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Riverriei tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Smalls defends well and Riverriei ends up having to push Smalls into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Smalls is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Riverriei can do to turn this around?
A swing and a miss from Smalls.
Smalls lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jose Smalls is winning the standup battle so far.
Riverriei shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smalls but Smalls pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Riverriei is breathing heavily.
Smalls throws a lazy right hand but Riverriei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Riverriei slips a jab from Smalls.
Smalls misses with a hook.
Riverriei is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T2#
Riverriei ducks under a wild hook from Smalls.
Smalls lands with an overhand left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riverriei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Riverriei only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Riverriei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Riverriei looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smalls lands with an uppercut that bounces Riverriei off the cage and back into range.
Smalls missing with a left hand there. Riverriei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Smalls throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smalls lands a really nice looking cross but Riverriei seems unphased.
Smalls 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.
Smalls throws a jab when Riverriei was well out of range.
Smalls throws an overhand right that lands on Riverriei's shoulder, as Riverriei tries to avoid the shot.
Riverriei staying out of range there.
Smalls cracks Riverriei with a good jab.
Smalls misses with an uppercut.
Riverriei is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Riverriei takes one to the side of the head. #T3#
The fighters circling - Smalls throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Riverriei misses with a head kick.
Riverriei walks into a left hand.
Smalls lands a glancing blow to the side of Riverriei's head.
Smalls throws the left hand but Riverriei avoids the punch easily.
Smalls lands with a hook. Riverriei tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Smalls slaps away a takedown attempt from Riverriei, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Smalls with a nice cross.
Smalls waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Riverriei.
Riverriei tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smalls paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smalls lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Smalls throws a lazy right hand but Riverriei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Riverriei ducks under a wild hook from Smalls.
Riverriei tries to clinch but Smalls is having none of it.
Smalls throwing a counter right hand but Riverriei manages to avoid it.
Smalls uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T4#
Riverriei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Riverriei tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smalls misses with an uppercut.
Despite the aggression on Riverriei's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Riverriei has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Riverriei takes one on the button.
Smalls misses with an uppercut. Riverriei saw that one coming.
Riverriei throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smalls swats away the attempt to clinch by Riverriei.
It looked like Smalls wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smalls scores with a nice head shot.
Riverriei is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smalls sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smalls swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smalls throws a hook but Riverriei avoids it easily.
Riverriei tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A jab from Smalls misses.
Riverriei moves forwards but Smalls connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smalls is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Riverriei.
Riverriei feints the counter takedown.
Riverriei walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Riverriei changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smalls tries to avoid it but Riverriei manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smalls to the ground. Smalls escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Smalls dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Riverriei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smalls.
Riverriei tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smalls sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Riverriei somewhat.
Smalls lands a really nice looking cross but Riverriei seems unphased.
Smalls throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smalls misses with a looping left.
Smalls connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Smalls looks to land a left hand but Riverriei moved out of range nicely.
Smalls sets himself, and Riverriei steps forward looking for the clinch! Smalls avoids it this time.
Smalls throws a hook to the side of Riverriei's head but Riverriei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riverriei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smalls.
Riverriei lands with a kick to the temple. Smalls shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Smalls scores with a jab to the head.
Smalls looks to land a left hand but Riverriei moved out of range nicely.
Smalls throws a big shot that misses.
Riverriei walks into a straight right hand from Smalls.#T1#
Riverriei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smalls keeps the fight on the outside.
Smalls misses with an uppercut. Riverriei saw that one coming.
Riverriei throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smalls's waist but Smalls gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Riverriei off to one side.
A big left from Smalls misses.
Riverriei wants to clinch.
Smalls swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smalls misses with a looping left.
Riverriei is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Smalls lands with a cross.
Smalls throws a poor cross that misses
and Riverriei counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
No luck for Riverriei with that takedown attempt.
Jose Smalls has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexanda Riverriei.
Riverriei takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Riverriei tries to move into range but Smalls moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Riverriei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Riverriei tries to clinch but Smalls moves out of range.
Smalls scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Riverriei throws a head kick that misses.
Riverriei is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Riverriei blocks a jab.
Smalls scores with a nice strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Smalls.
Riverriei keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smalls.
Smalls waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Riverriei.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Riverriei.
Smalls connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Riverriei on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big right from Smalls misses. #T3#
Smalls throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Riverriei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Riverriei is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Riverriei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smalls.
Smalls scores with a decent looking hook.
Riverriei fails with the takedown.
Smalls swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Riverriei.
Riverriei moves out of range as Smalls strikes.
Riverriei on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Smalls scores with a decent looking hook.
Smalls swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smalls misses with a looping left.
Smalls misses with an uppercut.
Riverriei blocks a jab.
Riverriei ducks under a wild hook from Smalls.
Smalls cracks Riverriei with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Riverriei on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T4#
Smalls throws a looping overhand right but Riverriei ducks down to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riverriei ducks under a wild hook from Smalls.
Smalls throws a shot from downtown. Riverriei moves away and avoids it.
Smalls throws a good cross that connects.
Riverriei gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Riverriei takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Riverriei looks for a takedown but Smalls sprawls well.
Smalls throws a looping overhand right but Riverriei ducks down to avoid it.
Smalls avoids the head kick by Riverriei.
Smalls throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Riverriei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smalls lands with a cross.
Smalls scores with a sloppy right hand. Riverriei should have avoided that one.
Riverriei shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Alexanda Riverriei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smalls misses with a looping right.
Riverriei tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Smalls showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smalls, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:25
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:25
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Smalls!

Event: AFC #14
Date: Jul 15, 2023

#R1##KD#
Bonelli lands a left and a right that send Olivera crashing to the mat, dazed. Bonelli thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Moses Olivera has been cut.
Bonelli definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bonelli flashes Olivera a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Olivera's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Olivera crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Bonelli punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tyson Bonelli!
A victorious Tyson Bonelli 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: Ajax Friday Fight Night 3
Date: Jun 30, 2023

#R1##CL#
Olivera moves into the clinch.#TD#
Olivera pulls guard.
Siberian looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Siberian advances to half guard.
Olivera is looking for a sweep. Siberian is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Siberian seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Olivera is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ninja Siberian!
A victorious Ninja Siberian thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: AFC #10
Date: Jun 17, 2023

#R1#
Olivera dives in and grabs Borg's left leg, looking for a takedown. Borg pushes down on Olivera's head and hops out.#CL2#
Olivera moves into the clinch.
Borg changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Olivera fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Borg dips to his left and cracks Olivera with an uppercut!#TD#
Borg looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Olivera!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borg misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Olivera is trying to control Borg's posture but Borg avoids it.
Olivera tries to bench press Borg off him but Borg keeps the position.
The ground and pound from Borg seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Borg working the ground and pound but Olivera is defending the strikes. #T1#
Borg creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Olivera sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Olivera regains half guard.
Borg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Borg seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Borg is trying to work for a kimura but Olivera is defending well.
Olivera wants to control but Borg is keeping busy.
Borg definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Olivera is controlling Borg's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Borg will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Olivera wants to control but Borg is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Olivera keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Olivera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Borg knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Olivera on the ground.
Olivera keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Olivera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Olivera blocking the ground and pound attempt from Borg.
Olivera trying to control from the bottom.
Borg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Olivera is not content to let Borg control the position.
Olivera avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Borg. #T3#
Borg lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Olivera looking for submissions off his back.
Olivera has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Borg is working away from the top position though.
Borg is nestled in close to Olivera, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Borg throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Olivera wants to control but Borg is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Olivera is defending against the submission attempts here by Borg.
Borg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Olivera's head. #T4##SUB#
Borg is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Borg sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Olivera defending well though. #ES2#
Olivera kicks off Borg and gets to his feet. #TD#
Borg dives in and scores a takedown into Olivera's guard.#SUB2#
Borg sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Olivera doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Borg paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Olivera - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Moses Olivera!
A victorious Moses Olivera thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Da Borg spoke after the fight, saying '01001001 00100000 01101011 01101110 01101111 01110111 00100000 01110111 01101000 01100101 01110010 01100101 00100000 01111001 01101111 01110101 00100000 01101100 01101001 01110110 01100101'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 11, 2023

#R1##CL#
Pletnev pushes Zullu up against the cage in a clinch.
Pletnev taking a breather.
Pletnev leaning against his opponent.
Pletnev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pletnev dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Pletnev works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pletnev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zullu 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.
Pletnev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pletnev.
A short right from Pletnev.
Pletnev is leaning against Zullu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pletnev lands an uppercut.
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!
Pletnev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zullu with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T1#
Pletnev lands with a short shot to the head.
Pletnev stalling in the clinch.
Zullu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Pletnev scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pletnev prevents Zullu from breaking the clinch.
Pletnev lands with a left to the head.
Zullu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Zullu is trying to pull guard but Pletnev turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pletnev lands a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Zullu.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pletnev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zullu takes a shot to the head. #ROC#Zullu is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pletnev slows down the pace here.
Zullu is still on wobbly legs! Can Pletnev finish him?
Pletnev avoids the elbow strike from Zullu, against the cage.
Zullu seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Zullu can't get the takedown.
A short left from Pletnev.
Pletnev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zullu backwards.
Zullu takes a shot to the head.
Pletnev blocks an elbow strike from Zullu.
Pletnev lands a nice uppercut.
Zullu fails to pull guard.
Nikolay Pletnev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaka Zullu.
Pletnev is pushing Zullu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The referee calls for Pletnev to work.
Pletnev gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Pletnev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Pletnev taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Zullu working hard to break the clinch.
Pletnev holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Pletnev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zullu backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pletnev taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nikolay Pletnev.
Zullu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zullu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL#
Pletnev closes the distance and clinches. #T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pletnev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pletnev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zullu backwards.
A short left from Pletnev.
Pletnev lands a hook that snaps the head of Zullu backwards.
Pletnev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zullu backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pletnev is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A shot in the inside from Pletnev.
Pletnev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zullu backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pletnev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pletnev taking a breather.
Pletnev has Zullu pressed against the cage, preventing Zullu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolay Pletnev dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Zullu fails with the takedown.#KD#
Pletnev waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Zullu. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Zullu to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Pletnev wants to stand but Zullu is controlling his posture from full guard.
Pletnev slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pletnev wants to stand but Zullu has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1#
Pletnev wants to stand and escape but instead Zullu has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##SU2#
Zullu gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pletnev, as that shot connected. #TD2#
Zullu shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pletnev manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Pletnev wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Zullu manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Pletnev holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Zullu wants to free his trapped foot but Pletnev is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Pletnev trying to control here.
Pletnev controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Zullu trying to control from half guard but Pletnev is working away.
Pletnev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zullu on the ground.
Pletnev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pletnev is staying active underneath Zullu, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Pletnev is trying to stand back up but Zullu is controlling him #SU2#
Zullu decides to stand and escape the position.
Pletnev throws a jab when Zullu was well out of range.
And Zullu tries to counter it with a takedown but Pletnev pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pletnev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice side step and Zullu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice cross by Pletnev.
Zullu tries a head kick but it misses.
Zullu tries to clinch but Pletnev moves out of range. #CL#
Pletnev gets a clinch.
Pletnev works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zullu is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Good body shot from Pletnev.
Zullu is breathing heavily.
Pletnev lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Pletnev lands a left hand.
Pletnev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zullu can do to turn this around?
Pletnev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pletnev stalling.
Pletnev is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pletnev lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Pletnev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zullu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pletnev pushes Zullu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pletnev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pletnev lands with a short shot to the head.
Pletnev dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Pletnev.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolay Pletnev dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Pletnev feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zullus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pletnev throws out a powerful jab.#CL#
Pletnev takes the fight into the clinch.
Pletnev scores with a shot to the side of Zullu's head.
Pletnev holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Pletnev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zullu backwards.
Zullu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pletnev smiles and moves away.
Pletnev circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Zullu to the canvas! Zullu doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Pletnev keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikolay Pletnev!
A relieved looking Nikolay Pletnev thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: AFC #9
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1#
Cherki tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Poison counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cherki moves in looking to clinch but Poison pushes him off.#CL2#
Cherki darts in and clinches Poison up against the cage.
Poison'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.#BC#
Poison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Cherki gets a clinch. #BC#
Poison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Poison shoots in but Cherki avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Poison keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Poison gets tackled into the cage by Cherki. Cherki maintains the clinch.
Cherki tries to throw a body punch but Poison avoids it by throwing Cherki back against the cage.
Cherki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Poison backwards.
I was talking to Poison's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Poison drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cherki gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cherki pushes Poison back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1##BC2#
Cherki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Danga de danga de dang - Cherki scores with a four punch combination!
Cherki swings for the body but Poison moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Poison misses the target.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Cherki has cracked Poison with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Cherki lands another huge swinging hook and Poison tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Poison, before Cherki can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Medhi Cherki!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1#
Mpungose tries to clinch but Sanders moves away #TD2#
and Sanders counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mpungose is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Sanders dives into side control. #REVR##SUB2#
Sanders is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mpungose knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Sanders goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mpungose has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sanders but great work by Mpungose .
Mpungose tries to advance to mount but can't.
Mpungose tries to get to his feet but Sanders is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Mpungose in his guard.
Mpungose tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanders is retaining full guard. #T1#
Sanders keeping moving, preventing Mpungose from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mpungose accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mpungose is looking to stand up but Sanders won't let him.
Mpungose passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sanders parries the strikes from Mpungose easily there. Mpungose is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Sanders to escape.
Mpungose trying to control the position but Sanders is working away. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mpungose just content to control the position. #SUB#
Mpungose is trying to get an arm triangle but Sanders is defending well.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Sanders tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Mpungose sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Sanders is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mpungose trying to control the position but Sanders is working away.
Mpungose working away.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mpungose tries to clinch up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mpungose is defended easily by Sanders.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mpungose throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Sanders decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mpungose 's guard.
Sanders won't allow Mpungose to sweep him here.
Mpungose will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Mpungose throwing short punches from the bottom.
Sanders stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mpungose swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mpungose will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Sanders is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mpungose lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanders has a closed guard, preventing Mpungose from standing up.
Mpungose pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanders is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ntokozo Mpungose will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Sanders or perhaps it was just good defense by Mpungose , which made it look bad.
Mpungose misses with a takedown attempt - Sanders sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mpungose is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sanders sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sanders is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mpungose sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Sanders feints and as Mpungose raises his hands in defense, Sanders changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Mpungose is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Sanders presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Mpungose tries to pull guard but Sanders forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ntokozo Mpungose . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanders can't get the takedown.
Mpungose goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sanders prevents it.
Sanders is trying to drag Mpungose to the mat but Mpungose just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T1#
Mpungose tries to pull guard but Sanders forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mpungose scores with a shot to the side of Sanders's head.
Mpungose tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mpungose tries to pull guard but Sanders forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mpungose is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sanders to keep the fight standing.
Mpungose is trying to force a seperation but Sanders has the dominant position.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#TD2#
Sanders decides to pull guard.
Mpungose would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Sanders keeping moving, preventing Mpungose from controlling successfully.
Sanders is pulling down on Mpungose 's head. It's preventing any offense from Mpungose , at least for the moment.
Sanders wants to stand up but Mpungose is controlling him. #T3#
Sanders is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mpungose is looking to work some ground and pound but Sanders has wrist control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sanders can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mpungose wants to control from the top but Sanders keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Sanders darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sanders tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mpungose knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mpungose gets full guard.#T4#
Mpungose wants to stand up but Sanders is controlling him.
Mpungose keeping moving, preventing Sanders from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Mpungose is looking for a triangle but Sanders pushes his legs off easily.
Mpungose bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sanders's guard. #REVR#
Mpungose trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sanders 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#
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanders tries to pass to full mount but Mpungose defends it.
Mpungose is pressing down on Sanders's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
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 Ntokozo Mpungose will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Mpungose throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sanders's waist but Sanders gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mpungose off to one side.
Mpungose tries for a takedown but Sanders circles away easily#TD2#
and Sanders counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mpungose trying to control here.
Sanders works his way into full mount!
Sanders can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mpungose is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanders with the ground and pound from mount.
Mpungose has given up his back here. Will Sanders look for the submission or keep pounding away? #SUB2#
Sanders working for a choke but Mpungose is defending well. #T1##SUB2#
Sanders is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB2#
Sanders is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Mpungose has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Mpungose breaks Sanders's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Mpungose trying to control but Sanders is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mpungose avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sanders takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Mpungose wants to stand and escape but instead Sanders has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Sanders stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mpungose swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sanders looking to sit in guard and control but Mpungose gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Mpungose is looking to advance position but Sanders has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Mpungose wants to hold on but Sanders pushes him away.#T3#
Mpungose regains half guard.
Sanders is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Mpungose looking to control.
Mpungose can't keep his opponent in guard - Sanders advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mpungose is trying to control but can't.
Sanders tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Mpungose tries to get to full guard but Sanders has control of the leg.
Sanders works his foot free and advances to mount. #T4##SUB2#
Sanders goes for an armbar but Mpungose turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Mpungose .
Mpungose looking to sit in guard and control but Sanders gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SU2#
Sanders stands and steps away. Mpungose gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Mpungose clinches up against the cage.
Sanders tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mpungose just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bob Sanders has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ntokozo Mpungose is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sanders tries to throw a body punch but Mpungose avoids it by throwing Sanders back against the cage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ntokozo Mpungose !
An out of breath Ntokozo Mpungose thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1#
Lingo dives in and grabs Marlow's left leg, looking for a takedown. Marlow pushes down on Lingo's head and hops out.
Marlow misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Marlow keeps the fight on the outside.
Lingo closes the distance and clinches up with Marlow, looking for a takedown. Lingo pushes Marlow against the cage but Marlow circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lingo leaves Marlow with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Marlow pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD#
Marlow closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lingo to the mat! Lingo manages to get full guard.
Marlow lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Marlow is working Lingo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
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.
Lingo keeping moving, preventing Marlow from controlling successfully.
Lingo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lingo looking for a sweep. Not yet Lingo, not yet. #T1#
Marlow scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Marlow with a flurry of punches that miss.
Marlow looking to pass the guard.
Lingo throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #SUB#
Marlow drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lingo dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Lingo wants to stand but Marlow is controlling his posture from full guard.
Marlow keeping moving, preventing Lingo from controlling successfully.
Lingo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Lingo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marlow is keeping the position for now.
Lingo trying to control but Marlow is working from the bottom.
Marlow controls Lingo momentarily but Lingo frees himself.
Marlow looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lingo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Lingo passes into half guard.
Lingo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Marlow wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Lingo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Marlow with a poor takedown
and Lingo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Marlow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lingo shoots in looking for a takedown. Marlow tries to sprawl out of it but Lingo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Marlow manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
Lingo dives in for a single leg takedown but Marlow sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lingo moves out of range as Marlow strikes.#CL#
Marlow closes the distance and clinches.
Lingo blocks an elbow strike.
Lingo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lingo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Marlow just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lingo's brow.
Lingo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Marlow up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lingo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marlow's efforts to push away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that James Marlow will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A punch combination from Marlow misses.
Lingo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Marlow shoots and misses
and Lingo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lingo misses with a takedown attempt
and Marlow counters with a three punch combo that has Lingo backing up. Lingo nods at Marlow to acknowledge the strikes.
Lingo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Marlow's head.#CL2#
Lingo has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Lingo breaks from the clinch.
James Marlow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marlow fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Marlow looks to land a right hand but Lingo moved out of range.
Marlow swinging wildly here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Lingo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Marlow tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lingo is in Marlow's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lingo throwing strikes from guard but Marlow blocks nicely. #T1#
Marlow is trying to keep Lingo in close.
Lingo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Marlow is trying to control but can't.
Lingo not doing much here.
Lingo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lingo is looking to take a break and control but Marlow is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Still in half guard, Lingo seems content to control.
Marlow is looking for a sweep. Lingo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lingo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lingo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lingo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Marlow tries to avoid it but Lingo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Marlow to the ground. Marlow escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T3#
Marlow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marlow fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marlow slaps away a takedown attempt from Lingo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
James Marlow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mzeke Lingo.
Lingo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
James Marlow is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Lingo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Marlow tries to roll over but Lingo keeps him under control.
Well, if Lingo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lingo trying to advance position but Marlow counters by regaining guard. #T4#
Lingo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Marlow bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lingo's guard. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lingo is trying to keep Marlow in close.
Marlow has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lingo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mzeke Lingo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Marlow stuffs the takedown attempt from Lingo. Lingo gets slowly back to his feet.
James Marlow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marlow shoots for a takedown but Lingo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lingo fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Marlow 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.
Marlow chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lingo can pounce on him. #CL2#
Lingo forces Marlow back against the cage and clinches.
Lingo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Marlow to keep the fight standing.
James Marlow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mzeke Lingo.#T1#
Lingo slows down the pace here.
Lingo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marlow throws an elbow but it misses.
Marlow is trying to break the clinch but Lingo is controlling him.
Marlow tries for a takedown but Lingo manages to get underhooks.
Marlow has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Marlow misses with a punch on the inside.
Marlow jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lingo walks away with a smile on his face. Marlow gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Lingo closes the distance and pushes Marlow back into the cage.
Lingo tries to pull guard but Marlow holds him up against the cage and eventually Lingo drops back down to his feet.
A frustrated look appears on Marlow's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
Lingo is trying to pull guard but Marlow turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lingo has Marlow pressed against the cage.
Lingo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lingo jumps guard but Marlow stands there with Lingo around his waist. Lingo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lingo looking to stall.
Lingo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lingo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Marlow in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lingo jumps guard but Marlow stands there with Lingo around his waist. Lingo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Marlow is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lingo to keep the fight standing.#T3#
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Marlow breaks from the clinch.
Lingo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lingo is looking to clinch. #CL#
Marlow forces Lingo back against the cage and clinches.
Lingo avoiding damage as Marlow throws knees to the body.
Marlow is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Marlow misses with a knee strike. #T4#
Marlow has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lingo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Marlow tries to break the clinch but Lingo is controlling the position.
Marlow goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lingo prevents it.
Lingo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Marlow gets underhooks to prevent Lingo's takedown attempt. #BC2#
Lingo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marlow misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Lingo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Lingo manages to pull guard.
Mzeke Lingo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Marlow won't allow Lingo to sweep him here.
Lingo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mzeke Lingo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lingo 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 Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... James Marlow!
In defeat, Mzeke Lingo stepped up to the mic, saying 'This is only a learning curve and I'll be back in the gym tomorrow to work on my mistakes. I'm sorry for disappointing my fans and thank you for the Loyalty '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2023

#R1#
Tofan leaves Zullu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tofan wants to counter with a clinch but Zullu pushes him away.
Zullu scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tofan avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Zullu drives through and clinches with Tofan against the cage. #TD#
Zullu ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Zullu no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Zullu keeping moving, preventing Tofan from controlling successfully. #SU2#
Tofan stands up from guard. Let's bang!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tofan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Zullu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zullu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zullu tries to counter with a takedown but Tofan is quick to defend against it.
Zullu shoots in for a takedown but Tofan shows good takedown defense.
Tofan wants to counter the offense by Zullu and move into the clinch position.#TD2#
Tofan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Zullu's guard.
Zullu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Tofan trying to control but Zullu is working from the bottom. #ES#
Zullu has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Tofan off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
No luck for Tofan with that takedown attempt.
Zullu throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tofan avoids it.#CL#
Zullu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zullu lands a shoulder strike.
Zullu prevents the takedown attempt.
Tofan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zullu is defending well for now.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tofan tries to score a body lock takedown but Zullu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shaka Zullu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tristan Tofan.#T2##TD#
Zullu pulls guard.
Zullu 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.
Zullu keeping moving, preventing Tofan from controlling successfully.
Zullu wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tofan wants to stand but Zullu is controlling his posture from full guard.
Tofan trying to control but Zullu is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Zullu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zullu wants to sweep here but Tofan controlling him for the moment.
Zullu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Tofan is sitting in close to Zullu's body. Zullu has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Tofan is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Tofan is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Zullu.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shaka Zullu!
Shaka Zullu decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2023

#R1#
Eko darts in looking for a takedown but Mpungose gets double underhooks and turns Eko into the cage.
Mpungose throwing a counter right hand but Eko manages to avoid it.
Mpungose misses with a low kick.#CL#
Mpungose moves into the clinch successfully.
Eko is trying to drag Mpungose to the mat but Mpungose just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Eko has Mpungose pressed against the cage, preventing Mpungose from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Eko is trying to pull guard but Mpungose turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ntokozo Mpungose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mister Eko.
Eko tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mpungose smiles and moves away. #TD2#
Eko shoots in and gets a takedown into Mpungose 's guard.
Eko working some strikes from top position.
Mpungose is trying to control the position but Eko postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eko looking to sit in guard and control but Mpungose gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Eko wants to sweep but no luck.
Eko looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Mpungose won't allow Eko to sweep him here.
Eko has control of Mpungose 's left arm, preventing Mpungose from doing any damage.
Mpungose wants to stand but Eko is controlling his posture from full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Eko can do anything to dispel that myth.
Eko seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mpungose trying to control but Eko is working from the bottom. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mpungose won't allow Eko to sweep him here.
Eko keeping moving, preventing Mpungose from controlling successfully.
Eko is pulling down on Mpungose 's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Eko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mpungose avoids it really well and circles away.
Eko fails with a takedown attempt.
Eko stuffs the takedown attempt from Mpungose . Mpungose gets slowly back to his feet. #T3#
Eko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Eko leaves Mpungose with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Mpungose as Eko shoots in.#TD2#
Eko shoots in and gets a takedown into Mpungose 's guard.
Eko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Eko cracks Mpungose with a solid left hand.
Eko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Eko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Eko scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Eko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Eko tries to free his leg and advance position but Mpungose is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Mpungose is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Eko cracks Mpungose with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Eko distracts Mpungose with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mpungose 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.
Eko slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Eko is looking to take a break and control but Mpungose is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Eko controlling from side mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eko working the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mister Eko dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Eko scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Eko lands a decent elbow from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eko lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mpungose struggling a bit here.
Mister Eko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Eko looks up at the clock and then as Mpungose takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Eko smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Eko working the head and body with strikes.
Eko landing a few strikes.
Eko lands a decent elbow from side control.
Eko cracks Mpungose with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Mpungose tries to bench press Eko off him but Eko keeps the position.
Eko remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Mpungose is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Eko lands an elbow.
Check out the look on Eko's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #ROC2#Mpungose is rocked!
Mpungose takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Oh Mpungose is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Eko scores with a couple of short elbows.
The crowd goes nuts as Eko knocks Mpungose out cold with a massive hammerfist! Eko Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mister Eko!

Event: TL Fight Night 2
Date: May 13, 2023

#R1#
Amokrane slaps away a takedown attempt from Riverriei, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Amokrane looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Amokrane tries to clinch there but Riverriei circles away.
Amokrane lands a really nice looking cross but Riverriei seems unphased.
Sloppy strikes from Amokrane. Those never looked like landing.
Riverriei tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Amokrane defends well and Riverriei ends up having to push Amokrane into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Riverriei could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Riverriei struggles to land a body shot inside as Amokrane controls his hands.
Amokrane is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Riverriei breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Amokrane lands a head kick! #CL2#
Amokrane moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amokrane tries to pull guard but Riverriei won't allow it.
Riverriei is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexanda Riverriei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Amokrane gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Riverriei. #T1##BC#
Riverriei's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Amokrane is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Riverriei fails with the takedown.
Amokrane pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Riverriei back to the cage. Amokrane follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#It looks like Alexanda Riverriei has been cut.
Amokrane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Riverriei tries to counter by clinching up but Amokrane breaks away and moves out of range.
Riverriei looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Riverriei moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Amokrane throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Amokrane scores with a jab to the head. #CL2#
Amokrane gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Amokrane manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Riverriei clinches with his opponent. #T2##TD#
Riverriei lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amokrane is trying to stand.
Amokrane has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Riverriei is working away from the top position though.
Riverriei thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Riverriei stands up and beckons Amokrane to join him on the feet. #CL2#
Amokrane pushes Riverriei up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Amokrane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Amokrane shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Amokrane scores with a jab.#T3#
Riverriei walks into a jab.
Riverriei fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Riverriei avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Riverriei was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Riverriei shoots in looking for a takedown. Amokrane tries to sprawl out of it but Riverriei keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Amokrane manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Amokrane throws a big counter head kick but Riverriei avoids it with no problem.
Amokrane throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Amokrane connects with a right hand. Riverriei shakes it off.
Amokrane misses with a series of wild punches.
Amokrane misses with a body shot.
Riverriei tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Amokrane with the counter takedown but Riverriei avoids it easily.#T4#
Amokrane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Riverriei showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Amokrane.
Amokrane looks winded!
Amokrane misses with a series of wild punches.
As Amokrane tries to get set, Riverriei tries to push him back and clinch up but Amokrane manages to avoid the attempt.#CL2#
Riverriei tries to keep at a distance but Amokrane has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Amokrane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Amokrane tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Riverriei manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Amokrane keeps the fight on the outside.
Amokrane moves in looking to clinch but Riverriei pushes him off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Amokrane lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Amokrane swings away with a body shot that misses #CL#
and Riverriei counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Riverriei.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yacine Amokrane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexanda Riverriei's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Amokrane clinches.
Riverriei fails to pull guard.
Amokrane has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Riverriei keeps control of Amokrane as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2#
Amokrane decides to pull guard.
Amokrane trying to keep a closed guard but Riverriei is proving a slippery customer.
Riverriei trying to control the position from guard on top but Amokrane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Amokrane looking to hit a scissor sweep but Riverriei is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Riverriei decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Yacine Amokrane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Riverriei takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Amokrane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Riverriei moves away.
Riverriei throws a counter high kick but Amokrane was just alert enough to avoid it.
Amokrane moves out of range as Riverriei throws a body kick.
Amokrane throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Amokrane has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Alexanda Riverriei is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Riverriei misses with a takedown attempt - Amokrane sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Riverriei closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Amokrane has one foot on Riverriei's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amokrane fails to land with a series of punches.
Amokrane is breathing heavily.
Amokrane lands with a right hand. #CL#
Riverriei has taken the fight to the clinch.
Amokrane is trying to force a seperation but Riverriei has the dominant position.#T2#
Riverriei is working for takedown but Amokrane is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexanda Riverriei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Amokrane is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Riverriei is defending well.
Riverriei wants a takedown.
Amokrane wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Riverriei wants to take the fight to the mat but Amokrane manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Amokrane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Amokrane throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Amokrane rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Riverriei moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Amokrane throws a shot from downtown. Riverriei moves away and avoids it.
Amokrane missing with a left hand there. Riverriei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Amokrane throws a solid leg kick but Riverriei takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Amokrane.
Riverriei darts in looking for a takedown but Amokrane gets double underhooks and turns Riverriei into the cage. #T3##BC#
Riverriei breaks the clinch.
Amokrane throws a sloppy head kick and Riverriei moves out of range easily.
Riverriei walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Riverriei shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Riverriei misses with a series of wild punches.
Amokrane moves into range and connects with a jab.
Amokrane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Amokrane is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Amokrane circles away from the clinch attempt.
Amokrane lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CL2#
Amokrane clinches with his opponent. #T4#
A right hook to the body lands for Amokrane.
Riverriei displaying some good clinch control by pressing Amokrane up against the cage.
Amokrane wants to break the clinch but can't.
The referee calls for Riverriei to work. #BC#
Riverriei manages to break the clinch.
Amokrane works over Riverriei's head and body with a nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riverriei tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Amokrane manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Riverriei gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yacine Amokrane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alexanda Riverriei's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Amokrane rushes Riverriei and presses him up against the cage.
Amokrane wants to get back to striking at distance but Riverriei won't allow it.
Riverriei fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Amokrane is trying to break free.
Amokrane jumps guard but Riverriei turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Riverriei is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Amokrane to keep the fight standing.
Amokrane jumps guard but Riverriei stands there with Amokrane around his waist. Amokrane gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC#
Riverriei breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Riverriei closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Amokrane's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Riverriei drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Amokrane gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexanda Riverriei. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Riverriei breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yacine Amokrane seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Amokrane avoids a punch combination nicely.
Riverriei shoots in for a double leg but Amokrane sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Amokrane lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Amokrane misses with the combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Riverriei.
Riverriei on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
Amokrane tries to clinch but Riverriei moves out of range.
Amokrane avoids the head kick by Riverriei.
Amokrane throws out a counter right but Riverriei avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Riverriei tries to keep at a distance but Amokrane has taken the fight into the clinch.
Riverriei tries for a takedown. No joy.
Riverriei has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Amokrane is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Amokrane decides to pull guard. #ES2#
Amokrane is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amokrane can't get the takedown.
Amokrane is trying to break free.
Riverriei blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3#
Riverriei tries to pull guard but Amokrane forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Riverriei breaks from the clinch.
Amokrane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Amokrane wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fight stays on the outside here - Amokrane looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Riverriei blocks a leg kick.
Riverriei throws a quick counter head kick but Amokrane was just out of range.
Good shot there by Amokrane.#CL2#
Amokrane gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Amokrane is trying to break the clinch but Riverriei has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Amokrane manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Riverriei moves into the clinch.#BC#
Riverriei pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Riverriei swats away the attempt to clinch by Amokrane.
Riverriei throws a head kick that misses.
Riverriei takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #TD#
Riverriei 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.

Amokrane has his feet on Riverriei's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riverriei takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Riverriei is looking to clinch.
Amokrane looks to land a combination. Riverriei sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Alexanda Riverriei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yacine Amokrane is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A jab from Amokrane does it's job there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yacine Amokrane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Amokrane 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 Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yacine Amokrane!
Yacine Amokrane took some time post fight to say the following; 'IM COMING FOR EVERYBODY, KILL EVERYBODY, ALLAHU AKBAR'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 12, 2023

#R1#
Sylvia tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mpungose swivels and escapes.#TD#
Sylvia drives through with a takedown into Mpungose 's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Mpungose looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sylvia looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mpungose controls Sylvia momentarily but Sylvia frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mpungose is on top in guard. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sylvia lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Sylvia with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Mpungose tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sylvia with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mpungose is trying to control the position but Sylvia postures up.
Sylvia lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sylvia controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sylvia works over Mpungose with some ground and pound from guard.
Sylvia stands up over Mpungose , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sylvia has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sylvia looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sylvia prevents Mpungose from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Sylvia connects with a couple of short punches.
Sylvia makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sylvia slips nicely into half guard.
Mpungose is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mpungose on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mpungose is trying to stand back up but Sylvia is controlling him
Sylvia is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Sylvia looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sylvia slows the pace down in half guard.
Sylvia seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mpungose for as long as he can get away with.
Sylvia winds up and cracks Mpungose with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sylvia in particular looking to stall.
Sylvia wants to pass the guard but Mpungose is defending well.
Sylvia looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mpungose with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4#
Well, if Sylvia is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Sylvia continues to stall.
Sylvia working over Mpungose with some ground and pound. Mpungose looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sylvia looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sylvia scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sylvia lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sylvia slips a nice elbow through Mpungose 's hands, connecting with Mpungose 's forehead.
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. Sylvia connects with a nice short shot to Mpungose 's temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Sylvia dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Sylvia shoots in for a double leg but Mpungose sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mpungose drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sylvia defends it well.
Mpungose fails to land the takedown.
Mpungose tries to clinch there but Sylvia circles away.
Sylvia shoots in for a takedown but Mpungose shows good takedown defense.
Sylvia fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Sylvia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mpungose throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mpungose displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sylvia. #TD#
Mpungose gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sylvia trying to control the position from guard on top but Mpungose is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Mpungose had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sylvia defends it easily.
Mpungose looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sylvia is one step ahead there. #T1#
Mpungose can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sylvia controls the pace.
Sylvia sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mpungose 's guard.
Sylvia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mpungose can do to turn this around?
Sylvia lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Still in half guard, Sylvia seems content to control.
Sylvia scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sylvia controlling the action here.
Sylvia lands strikes from half guard.#T2#
Mpungose trying to hold on to Sylvia's head to control him but Sylvia postures up.
Sylvia is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mpungose is breathing heavily.
Sylvia looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mpungose with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Well, if Sylvia is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sylvia lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Mpungose is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sylvia scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sylvia performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sylvia looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mpungose tries to roll over but Sylvia keeps him under control.
Sylvia is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sylvia content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sylvia working Mpungose over with strikes. #T4#
Sylvia winds up and cracks Mpungose with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sylvia passes to side control.
Mpungose taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sylvia working the head with strikes.
Sylvia cracks Mpungose with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Sylvia works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sylvia landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sylvia lands an elbow. #ROC#Mpungose is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big shot lands for Sylvia! That's hurt Mpungose ! Will he recover? Sylvia fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Sylvia!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 11, 2023

#R1#
Fury showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lingo. #CL#
Lingo rushes Fury and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Fury successfully pulls guard. #SUB2#
Fury looking for a triangle here. Lingo is fighting it but it looks tight! Fury pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Lingo is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tommy Fury!
In defeat, Mzeke Lingo stepped up to the mic, saying 'This is only a learning curve and I'll be back in the gym tomorrow to work on my mistakes. I'm sorry for disappointing my fans and thank you for the Loyalty '.

Event: AFC #5
Date: May 06, 2023

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Poison looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Poison drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Poison must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Poison trying to stand up but can't free himself from Apollo's guard.#SUB#
Apollo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poison chips away with some ground and pound.
Apollo has his hands on Poison's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Apollo is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Poison has his hands clasped together but Apollo extends and breaks Poison's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Apollo.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ray Apollo!
A relieved looking Ray Apollo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: AFC #5
Date: May 06, 2023

#R1#
Siberian fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Olivera avoids it really well and circles away.
Olivera lands a leg kick that knocks Siberian off balance momentarily.
Siberian fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Olivera counters with a shoot takedown. Siberian fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB#
Siberian looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Olivera slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Siberian has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Olivera gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Siberian keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Siberian attempts a counter takedown but Olivera avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Siberian shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Olivera as he avoids it easily.
Olivera wants to counter with a clinch but Siberian pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ninja Siberian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Siberian fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Olivera changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Siberian looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Olivera working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Olivera slows the pace down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Olivera working away.
Olivera working the ground and pound.
Siberian is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Siberian struggling a bit here.
Olivera cracks Siberian with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Olivera lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Siberian down. #T2#
Olivera works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Siberian can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB2#
Olivera tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Olivera has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Siberian tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Olivera easily slips into full mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Olivera has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Siberian's face.
Olivera scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Siberian?
Olivera landing shots from mount.
Olivera controlling his opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Siberian takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T3#
Olivera landing shots from mount.
Olivera wants to take Siberian's back but he can't do it this time.
Siberian is wriggling around trying to escape.
Siberian tries to hold on but Olivera pushes him away.
Olivera fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Siberian is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Olivera working for a guillotine from mount but Siberian is in no mood to give up.
Siberian just holding on.
Olivera landing strikes, looking to finish! #T4#
Olivera wants to take Siberian's back but he can't do it this time.
Siberian is desperately trying to improve his position but Olivera has a good base and remains in mount.
Olivera controlling his opponent.
It looks like Olivera might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Olivera looks winded!
Siberian is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Olivera manages to capitalize on a mistake by Siberian to take his back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Moses Olivera dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Siberian looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Olivera closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Siberian did well to prevent Olivera getting side control.#SUB#
Siberian is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Olivera pulls his head out easily.
Siberian has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Olivera is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Siberian looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Olivera is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siberian is looking to control Olivera's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Siberian avoid being mounted?#T1#
Olivera trying to control the pace.
Olivera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice strikes from Olivera there.
Olivera really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Siberian. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Siberian is positioning himself well to prevent Olivera advancing to mount.
Olivera looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Siberian looking for submissions off his back.
Siberian trying to hold on to Olivera's head to control him but Olivera postures up. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Siberian looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Siberian trying to control here.
Olivera wants to stand but Siberian has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Siberian is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Olivera scores with a couple of nice shots.
Olivera working the head and body with strikes.
Siberian trying to control here.
Siberian wants to control but Olivera passes into side.
Olivera connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Siberian some visible discomfort. #T3#
Siberian struggling a bit here.#SU2#
Olivera has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Olivera shoots in but Siberian avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Siberian closes this distance looking for a takedown but Olivera circles away.
Siberian gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Olivera.
Siberian shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Olivera as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ninja Siberian. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Olivera drives through with a takedown into Siberian's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Siberian not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Olivera is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Olivera is working Siberian over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
Siberian controls Olivera momentarily but Olivera frees himself. #SUB#
Siberian looking for a guillotine here but Olivera defends easily.
Olivera is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Olivera advances to half guard.
Siberian trying to control here.
Moses Olivera has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Siberian is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Olivera pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Olivera slows the pace down in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Moses Olivera 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Olivera displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #TD2#
Olivera shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Siberian napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Siberian is trying to control Olivera's posture but Olivera avoids it.
Siberian is trying to improve his position.
Siberian wants to control but Olivera postures up.
Siberian stops Olivera from passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olivera lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Siberian down. #T1##SU2#
Olivera stands up. #CL2#
Olivera moves into the clinch successfully.
Olivera just leaning against Siberian, taking a breather.
Olivera effectively controlling the action here.#TD2#
Olivera tightens his grip and picks Siberian up, before dumping him to the ground. Siberian manages to land in guard.
Olivera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Olivera looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Siberian looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Olivera has picked Siberian up and slammed him! Siberian can't keep hold of the triangle and Olivera manages to pass to side control!#T2#
You can see the frustration on Siberian's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Siberian is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Olivera's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Olivera is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Siberian doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Olivera.
Siberian is trying to maintain the position but Olivera is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Siberian looking for submissions off his back.
Olivera keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Siberian trying to control but Olivera postures up. #SUB#
Siberian actively working from the bottom here.
Olivera perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Olivera's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Siberian looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Siberian actively working from the bottom here.
Siberian wants to get back to full guard.
Siberian moves into full guard.
Olivera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Siberian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Olivera showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Let's hope that Olivera has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

And that's the end of the fight!
Moses Olivera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Olivera 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moses Olivera!
Our winner, Moses Olivera, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2023

#R1#
Mpungose tries to clinch up but Sanders circles away and keeps his distance.
Mpungose tries to bum rush Sanders with a series of wild strikes but Sanders uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sanders throws a counter combo.
Mpungose misses with a head kick.
Sanders misses with a takedown attempt - Mpungose sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mpungose doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanders circles away.
Mpungose throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Sanders counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mpungose is looking to stand back up but Sanders counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Mpungose .
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REVR#
Mpungose has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sanders is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanders wants to free his trapped foot but Mpungose is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Mpungose is looking to improve his position.
Sanders content to control rather than advance.
Mpungose looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mpungose is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #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.
Sanders is pressing down on Mpungose 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mpungose is holding on for now.
Sanders controlling the action here.
Sanders lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Sanders is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mpungose doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sanders.
Mpungose wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
Sanders seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mpungose lands a body shot.
Mpungose fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mpungose fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mpungose tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sanders manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters circling a little - Mpungose finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A punch combination from Mpungose misses.
Mpungose looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T4##CL2#
Sanders clinches up with Mpungose and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Mpungose pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mpungose shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mpungose pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mpungose shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sanders but Sanders pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ntokozo Mpungose . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mpungose is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Sanders clinches up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanders has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mpungose after a bit of a struggle.
Mpungose lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sanders backwards.
Mpungose wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bob Sanders will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Mpungose tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanders swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mpungose wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#TD2#
Sanders shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mpungose manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sanders must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Mpungose has his foot on Sanders's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sanders works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Sanders drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mpungose dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Mpungose forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mpungose wants to control but Sanders is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Mpungose is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1##SUB#
Mpungose is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Mpungose is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sanders is just riding it out for now. Mpungose eventually gives up the hold.
Mpungose trying to control from Sanders's half guard. Sanders has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mpungose passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Mpungose swings around for an armbar but Sanders sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mpungose 's guard.
Mpungose keeping full guard, as Sanders tries to pass.
Mpungose wants to stand up but Sanders is controlling him. #T3##SUB#
Mpungose looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bob Sanders has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mpungose looking to control but Sanders passes into half guard. #ES#
Mpungose manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Sanders uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mpungose .
Sanders follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
No joy there for Mpungose , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mpungose looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Sanders gets the takedown into side control. #T4#
Mpungose is looking to reverse the position.
Sanders wants to stand but Mpungose has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Sanders slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanders trying to control the action but Mpungose is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mpungose can't do much from the bottom here.
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 Ntokozo Mpungose will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Mpungose throws a predictable looking body shot #TD2#
and Sanders counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Mpungose uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Sanders stuffs the takedown attempt from Mpungose . Mpungose gets slowly back to his feet.
Mpungose throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sanders.
Sanders is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mpungose tries to clinch up.
Mpungose tries to clinch but Sanders is having none of it.
Mpungose lands a jab to Sanders's midsection.
Sanders throws a jab but it's blocked by Mpungose . #TD2#
Sanders shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanders wants to free his trapped foot but Mpungose is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Sanders has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Mpungose works to full guard.
Sanders won't allow Mpungose to sweep him here.
Sanders advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Sanders wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mpungose , who protects the arm well.
Sanders advances nicely into full mount. #SUB2#
Sanders jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Mpungose is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Mpungose and Sanders has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #T2#
Mpungose wants to control but Sanders postures up.
Sanders tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #SUB2#
Sanders wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mpungose , who protects the arm well.
Mpungose manages to get back to half guard.
Sanders prevents Mpungose from standing back up. #T3#
Sanders wants to control but Mpungose is keeping him busy.
Sanders has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mpungose slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sanders is keen to just control but Mpungose is a slippery customer.
Sanders wants to pass to mount but Mpungose is defending the position.
Mpungose wants to get back to full guard but Sanders has passed into side control.#SUB2#
Sanders tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sanders has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
Mpungose is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Sanders tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Sanders thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanders tries to advance to mount but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Sanders comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sanders 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Sanders!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2023

#R1#
Lingo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gunn fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lingo checks it well.
Lingo shoots in for a takedown but Gunn shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Lingo gets a clinch. #BC#
Lingo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lingo tries for a takedown but Gunn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gunn lands a jab to the nose.
Gunn leaves Lingo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mzeke Lingo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lingo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gunn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circling - Gunn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gunn misses with an uppercut
and Lingo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lingo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL#
Lingo moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lingo keeps control of Gunn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lingo looking for a takedown.
Gunn is trying to break the clinch but Lingo has him pressed against the cage. #T1#
Gunn working hard to break the clinch.
Gunn tries a body shot but Lingo blocks it.
Gunn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lingo stalling the fight.
Gunn has had enough of the clinch but Lingo keeps him there for the moment.
Gunn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gunn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lingo can't find room to land a body shot as Gunn controls the action. #BC#
Lingo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick by Lingo misses
letting Gunn counter with a right hand.
Good leg kick by Lingo. #CL#
Lingo moves into the clinch.
Gunn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lingo has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Lingo breaks the clinch.
Lingo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT2#It looks like Mzeke Lingo has been cut.
Gunn throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lingo counters with a nice body kick. #T2#
Lingo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gunn counters with a three punch combo that has Lingo backing up. Lingo nods at Gunn to acknowledge the strikes.
Max Gunn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gunn throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gunn scores with a hook.#CL#
Lingo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gunn wants to get back to striking at distance but Lingo won't allow it.
Knees to the body from Lingo.
A left hand lands to the body for Lingo. #BC#
Lingo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lingo ducks under a wild hook from Gunn.
Gunn throws a hook to the side of Lingo's head but Lingo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lingo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lingo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lingo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T3#
The crowd cheers as Gunn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lingo doesn't seem phased though.
Gunn slaps away a takedown attempt from Lingo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lingo slips under a jab.
Lingo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gunn counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#Lingo is rocked!
Lingo is breathing heavily.
Gunn tries a low kick but Lingo avoids it.
Max Gunn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gunn connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Lingo! He's out on his feet! Gunn rushes in and drops Lingo with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Max Gunn!
In defeat, Mzeke Lingo stepped up to the mic, saying 'This is only a learning curve and I'll be back in the gym tomorrow to work on my mistakes. I'm sorry for disappointing my fans and thank you for the Loyalty '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 19, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Loktus shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Zullu preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Loktus is taking a breather. Zullu 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zullu is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Loktus jumps into side control!
Zullu tries to buck Loktus off but Loktus is having none of it.
Zullu could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Zullu takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB2#
Loktus goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Zullu has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Loktus but great work by Zullu.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Loktus can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Zullu controlling the position from side mount.
Loktus is looking to reverse the position.
Loktus is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Zullu off and has taken his back!
Will Loktus go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zullu just trying to survive but Loktus is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
What can Zullu do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Loktus trying to control momentarily. #T2##SUB2#
Loktus working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Zullu is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Loktus struggling to land strikes to the head as Zullu covers up. #SUB2#
Zullu defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Loktus's arms.
Zullu wants to control his opponent's hands but Loktus gets his hands free.
Zullu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Zullu breaks Loktus's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Loktus wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Zullu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Loktus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zullu defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Zullu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Zullu 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. #T4##SUB2#
Loktus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zullu content to stall in guard here. #SU#
Zullu stands up and waves to Loktus to follow him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zullu darts in looking for a takedown but Loktus gets double underhooks and turns Zullu into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raphael Loktus dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Zullu scores with a hook to the body. Loktus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zullu shoots in looking for a takedown. Loktus tries to sprawl out of it but Zullu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Loktus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zullu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Loktus as he jumps to the side.
A good leg kick by Zullu. #CL2#
Loktus moves into range and clinches up with Zullu.
Zullu is trying to push Loktus away but Loktus has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Loktus manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Zullu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Loktus is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Loktus throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #SUB2#
Zullu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Loktus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zullu has managed to get both his arms back between Loktus's legs - danger averted.
Zullu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Loktus seems keen to control Zullu's posture.
Zullu trying to control but Loktus is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Loktus is defended easily by Zullu.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Zullu enables Loktus to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Zullu manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Zullu wriggles free and stands up.
Zullu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#TD2#
Loktus shoots in and bounces Zullu off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Zullu manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Loktus is breathing heavily.#T3#
Loktus missing with knees to the body.
Zullu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Loktus smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shaka Zullu. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Loktus gets tackled into the cage by Zullu. Zullu maintains the clinch.
Loktus prevents the takedown attempt.
Zullu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD2#
Loktus gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Zullu kicks off Loktus and gets to his feet.
Shaka Zullu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Loktus clinches up with Zullu and pushes him back against the cage.#T4##TD2#
Loktus works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB#
Zullu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Loktus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zullu throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Zullu wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Zullu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Loktus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Zullu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shaka Zullu dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Loktus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zullu doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Loktus counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Loktus.
Loktus fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Loktus tries to pull guard but Zullu holds him up against the cage and eventually Loktus drops back down to his feet.
Loktus is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Zullu is defending well.
Shaka Zullu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raphael Loktus.
Zullu presses Loktus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Zullu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Loktus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zullu. Zullu obviously looking to wear him down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zullu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
A head kick from Zullu lands but Loktus takes it in his stride. #TD#
Zullu drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Zullu trying to control the action but Loktus is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Loktus struggling a bit here.
Loktus is working to avoid the ground and pound but Zullu connects with a decent elbow. #T2#
Loktus is trying to work for a sweep but Zullu has mounted him!
Loktus wants to control but Zullu is having none of it.
Loktus keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Loktus is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Loktus keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Zullu wants to finish this one by submission but Loktus is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Zullu.
Loktus is trying desperately to improve position.
Shaka Zullu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Zullu lands a heavy elbow.
Zullu looking to control and managing it successfully.
Loktus is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Loktus is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Loktus is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #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.
Zullu controlling from mount.
Loktus wants to control but Zullu is having none of it.
Loktus swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Loktus is looking to improve his position but Zullu isn't that keen on the idea.
Zullu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zullu avoids the attempt from Loktus to control.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shaka Zullu!
Shaka Zullu tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 16, 2023

#R1#
Nice body kick from Lingo.#CL#
Alverz has closed the distance and engaged Lingo in a clinch. #TD2#
Lingo manages to pull guard.
Lingo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Let's hope that Lingo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB2#
Lingo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lingo wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Lingo is controlling Alverz's posture.#SUB2#
Lingo working for a triangle but Alverz defends it easily.
Alverz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lingo is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Alverz forces Lingo back against the cage and clinches.
Alverz tries to land knees in the clinch but Lingo avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Alverz breaks from the clinch.
Alverz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lingo's waist but Lingo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alverz off to one side.
Alverz pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2##CL#
Alverz has Lingo up against the cage in a clinch.
Lingo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Alverz tries to pull guard but Lingo won't allow it.
Lingo lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Lingo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lingo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Alverz misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#CL2#
Lingo moves into range and clinches up with Alverz.#BC#
Alverz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lingo goes for a double leg but Alverz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Alverz continues to drive forward.
Lingo looks winded!
Lingo throws a head kick that misses.
Alverz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lingo defends it nicely.
As Alverz backs off Lingo throws a huge counter combo but Alverz manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin Alverz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Alverz.
Lingo is trying to control Alverz's posture but Alverz avoids it.
Lingo stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Alverz wants to stand but Lingo has his arm trapped. #T4#
Lingo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lingo is trying to control Alverz's posture but Alverz avoids it. #SU#
Alverz decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Lingo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alverz.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alverz throws a series of punches but Lingo moves out of range.
Alverz throws a right hand that Lingo ducks under and follows up with a left that Lingo also avoids with ease.
Lingo misses with a wild combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Martin Alverz will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Alverz misses with a few strikes there. #CL2#
Lingo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alverz, pushing him back against the cage.
Alverz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Alverz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lingo walks away with a smile on his face. Alverz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Alverz fails with the takedown.
Lingo shoots in looking for a takedown but Alverz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lingo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Alverz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Lingo pushes Alverz off and scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Alverz moves into the clinch.
Lingo is breathing heavily.
Alverz trying to stall but Lingo improves his position. #BC2#
Lingo breaks the clinch. #T1#
A thudding body kick lands there by Alverz!
Lingo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lingo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alverz as he avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Alverz misses its target.
Lingo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alverz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lingo somewhat.
Martin Alverz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mzeke Lingo.#CL#
Alverz moves into the clinch.
Alverz pushes Lingo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lingo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T2#
Lingo tries to pull guard but Alverz won't allow it.
Lingo stops a takedown attempt from Alverz. #TD#
Alverz turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Lingo explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Alverz clinches up with Lingo and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Alverz pulls guard.
Alverz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lingo trying to control but Alverz is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lingo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lingo with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Alverz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Alverz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lingo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lingo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lingo controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lingo with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Alverz holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lingo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Alverz gets the underhooks and prevents it. #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.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Alverz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lingo's brow.
Alverz is trying to force a seperation but Lingo has the dominant position.
Alverz misses with a punch to the body.
Lingo scores with a knee to the head. #TD#
Alverz lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Lingo kicks Alverz off and gets back to his feet.
Alverz misses with a takedown
and Lingo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Alverz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lingo avoids it really well and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mzeke Lingo 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Alverz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As Lingo backs away, Alverz returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Alverz is defended easily by Lingo.
Alverz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lingo tries to avoid it but Alverz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lingo to the ground. Lingo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Lingo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alverz, pushing him back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lingo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Martin Alverz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alverz wants to break the clinch but can't. #T1#
Lingo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Alverz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Lingo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Alverz closes the distance and clinches.
Lingo lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Lingo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alverz doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Lingo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Alverz's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin Alverz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lingo passes Alverz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Alverz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lingo controlling the pace.
Lingo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2##SUB#
Alverz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lingo pulls his head out easily.
Alverz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lingo on the ground.
Lingo performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SU2#
Lingo decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T3##CL2#
Lingo closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Lingo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lingo is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Lingo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lingo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lingo 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#
Lingo controlling the action here.
Lingo not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
Lingo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lingo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Alverz is trying to stand back up but Lingo is controlling him
Alverz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lingo.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Alverz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lingo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mzeke Lingo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lingo 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mzeke Lingo!
An out of breath Mzeke Lingo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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