Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 08, 2024

#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Frost there.
Tseung shoots in looking for a takedown but Frost manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tseung's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tseung misses with a two punch combination.
Frost bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Frost scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Frost bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL#
Frost drives through and clinches with Tseung against the cage. #BC#
Frost breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tseung is defended easily by Frost.
Frost throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Tseung drives through and clinches with Frost against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frost gets underhooks to prevent Tseung's takedown attempt.
Jadiel Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinji Tseung.#T1#
A short right from Frost on the inside.
Tseung is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tseung has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tseung fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tseung looking for a takedown. #BC#
Frost escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Frost thuds his shin into the meat of Tseung's side.
Tseung looks winded!
Tseung drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Frost dips to his left and cracks Tseung with an uppercut!
Frost looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nice cross by Frost.
Tseung takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tseung tries to clinch up
and Frost counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tseung's knee momentarily.#T2##CL#
Frost forces Tseung back against the cage and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Frost breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Frost connects with a body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Frost scores with a four punch combination!
Nice straight punches there by Frost. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Frost.#ROC#Tseung is rocked!
Frost throws a head kick that half lands.
Tseung is still on wobbly legs! Can Frost finish him?
Frost plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Tseung swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Tseung face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jadiel Frost!
A relieved looking Jadiel Frost 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 07, 2024

#R1#
Kwebbeck looks to land a left hand but Thompson moved out of range nicely.
Thompson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL2#
Thompson pushes Kwebbeck up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Kwebbeck escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Kwebbeck misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Kwebbeck misses
and Thompson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thompson goes for a double leg but Kwebbeck avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kwebbeck continues to drive forward.
Kwebbeck throwing a counter right hand but Thompson manages to avoid it.
Thompson ducks under a wild hook from Kwebbeck.
Thompson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kwebbeck defends it well.#T1#
Thompson shoots in looking for a takedown but Kwebbeck manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thompson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kwebbeck takes a swing at Thompson's ribcage but misses.
Thompson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kwebbeck defends well and Thompson ends up having to push Kwebbeck into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kwebbeck throwing a counter right hand but Thompson manages to avoid it.
Bubs Kwebbeck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wesley Thompson.
Thompson moves out of range as Kwebbeck strikes.
Thompson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kwebbeck sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thompson somewhat.
Thompson doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Kwebbeck moves into the clinch.
Thompson jumps guard but Kwebbeck turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kwebbeck is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Thompson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#T2#
Kwebbeck missing with knees to the body.
Thompson tries a body shot but Kwebbeck blocks it.
Kwebbeck lands an elbow just above Thompson 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Wesley Thompson has been cut.
Thompson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kwebbeck after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Kwebbeck breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Thompson closes the distance and clinches.
Nice elbow from Kwebbeck. #CUT#That has opened up Wesley Thompson's cut even more.
Thompson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kwebbeck lands an elbow inside that Thompson shrugs off. #T3##BC#
Kwebbeck breaks from the clinch.
Thompson shoots in but no luck this time.
Kwebbeck throws a predictable looking body shot #TD2#
and Thompson counters with a takedown into side control.
Kwebbeck is looking for a sweep.
Kwebbeck looks to move to half guard but instead Thompson has passed into mount! Damn!
Thompson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kwebbeck tries to hold on but Thompson pushes him away.
Kwebbeck looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kwebbeck really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kwebbeck tries to lock up and control but Thompson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kwebbeck on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kwebbeck tries to get out of the position.#T4#
Kwebbeck is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Thompson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SU2#
Thompson stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Thompson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kwebbeck swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch combination from Thompson misses.
Thompson looks winded!
Kwebbeck takes a swing at Thompson's ribcage but misses.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kwebbeck but Kwebbeck pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kwebbeck throwing a counter right hand but Thompson manages to avoid it.
Kwebbeck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
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 Bubs Kwebbeck will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wesley Thompson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Thompson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thompson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kwebbeck just stands there and leans against the cage.
Thompson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thompson goes for a takedown attempt but Kwebbeck pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Thompson darts in looking for a takedown but Kwebbeck gets double underhooks and turns Thompson into the cage.
Bubs Kwebbeck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wesley Thompson.
Thompson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kwebbeck appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Thompson clinches up with Kwebbeck and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Thompson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kwebbeck. #T1#
Knees to the body from Kwebbeck.
Bubs Kwebbeck has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Kwebbeck pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Thompson gets a clinch.
Kwebbeck comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Wesley Thompson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bubs Kwebbeck!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 07, 2024

#R1##CL#
Perez instigates a clinch.
Tovar is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD2#
Tovar pulls guard successfully.
Tovar is looking to stand up but Perez isn't so interested in that idea.
Tovar trying to keep a closed guard but Perez is proving a slippery customer. #SU#
Perez stands up and waves to Tovar to follow him. #CL#
Perez has closed the distance and engaged Tovar in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tovar has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Perez after a bit of a struggle.
Perez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Perez prevents a body shot from Tovar. #BC#
Perez manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Perez lands a jab-cross combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Perez scores with a four punch combination!#ROC#Tovar is rocked!
Perez misses with a two punch combination.
Tovar is still on wobbly legs! Can Perez finish him?#CL#
Perez clinches up with Tovar and pushes him back against the cage.
Perez is trying to break free.
Perez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tovar has him pressed against the cage.
Tovar looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Perez can't break the clinch.
Perez is looking to break free of the clinch but Tovar has double underhooks.
Perez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tovar seems to have recovered his senses.#BC#
Perez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tovar throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL#
Perez rushes Tovar and presses him up against the cage.
Perez is trying to push Tovar away but Tovar has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tovar is trying to pull guard but Perez has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tovar backwards.
Tovar keeps control of Perez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tovar tries to pull guard but Perez holds him up against the cage and eventually Tovar drops back down to his feet.
Santiago Perez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francisco Tovar.
Tovar has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Perez after a bit of a struggle. #T2#
Tovar is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Perez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Perez tries to circle away but Tovar has him pinned against the cage.
Tovar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tovar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Perez fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Perez clinches up with Tovar and pushes him back against the cage.
Tovar keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Perez's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Tovar pulls guard. #SU#
Perez decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tovar, up you get! #CL#
Perez moves into the clinch successfully. #T3#
Knees to the body from Tovar.
Perez tries to break the clinch but Tovar is controlling the position.
Perez is trying to break the clinch but Tovar is controlling him.
Perez scores with a shot to the side of Tovar's head.
Perez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Perez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Perez takes the fight into the clinch.
Tovar has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Perez after a bit of a struggle.
Perez is trying to break the clinch but Tovar has him pressed against the cage.
Perez is trying to break the clinch but Tovar is controlling him.
Perez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Perez working hard to break the clinch.
Perez is trying to break the clinch but Tovar has him pressed against the cage.
Perez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tovar backwards. #T4#
Perez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tovar looking for a takedown.
Perez is trying to break the clinch but Tovar has him pressed against the cage.
Perez lands with a light punch inside.
Tovar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Perez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Perez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Perez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Perez slips a straight right by Tovar.
It looked like Perez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Perez takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Perez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tovar dives in for a single leg takedown but Perez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tovar looks winded!#CL#
Perez pushes Tovar up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perez lands with a right to the head.
Perez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Perez is trying to push Tovar away but Tovar has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Santiago Perez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Perez looks to land a combination. Tovar sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tovar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Perez sprawls well. Perez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tovar gets slowly back to his feet.
Perez throwing a counter right hand but Tovar manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Tovar has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tovar tries to score a body lock takedown but Perez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tovar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Perez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Santiago Perez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francisco Tovar.
Perez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL#
Perez instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Perez has Tovar pushed against the cage.
Perez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tovar has him pressed against the cage.
Perez lands a left hand. #T1##BC2#
Tovar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Perez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Perez pushes Tovar up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Tovar manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Perez drives through and clinches with Tovar against the cage.
Perez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Perez wants to break free but Tovar has control.
Tovar has had enough of the clinch but Perez keeps him there for the moment.
Tovar has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Perez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Perez is trying to push Tovar away but Tovar has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tovar fails to pull guard.
Perez tries to break free but Tovar pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Perez breaks the clinch. #CL#
Perez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tovar, pushing him back against the cage.
Perez prevents Tovar from breaking the clinch.#T2#
Perez wants to break free but Tovar has control.
Tovar tries to pull guard but Perez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short left from Perez.
Tovar is trying to pull guard but Perez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tovar is breathing heavily.
Perez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tovar has him pressed against the cage.
Perez is trying to push Tovar away but Tovar has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Perez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tovar can do to turn this around?
Perez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tovar is trying to pull guard but Perez has him pressed against the cage.
Perez wants to get back to striking at distance but Tovar won't allow it.
Perez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tovar has him pressed against the cage.
Perez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Perez wants to get back to striking at distance but Tovar won't allow it.
Perez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tovar keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Perez's efforts to push away.
Perez working hard to break the clinch.#T3#
Perez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tovar up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Perez.
Tovar prevents Perez from breaking the clinch.
Perez holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Perez is trying to push Tovar away but Tovar has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Perez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Perez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Perez is looking to clinch but Tovar is avoiding it. #CL2#
Perez tries to keep at a distance but Tovar has taken the fight into the clinch.
Perez is trying to force a seperation but Tovar has the dominant position.
Tovar is looking to take this one to the mat.#T4#
Tovar is looking to break free of the clinch but Perez has double underhooks.
Perez can't break the clinch.
Tovar has Perez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Perez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Perez is trying to break the clinch but Tovar is controlling him.
Santiago Perez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Perez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tovar tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tovar has Perez pressed against the cage, preventing Perez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Perez tries to break the clinch but Tovar is controlling the position.
Tovar keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Perez's efforts to push away.
Perez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tovar has Perez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Perez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Perez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Tovar clinches up with Perez and pushes him back against the cage.
Perez is trying to force a seperation but Tovar has the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Santiago Perez dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Tovar tries for a takedown but Perez circles away easily
letting Perez counter with a right hand.
Perez throws an off balance right hand
and Tovar makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#CL#
Perez closes the distance and clinches.
Tovar prevents Perez from breaking the clinch.
Perez has had enough of the clinch but Tovar keeps him there for the moment.
Tovar tries for a takedown but Perez manages to get underhooks.
Tovar keeps control of Perez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Perez is trying to break the clinch but Tovar is controlling him.
Tovar is trying to drag Perez to the mat but Perez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Santiago Perez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francisco Tovar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez lands with a short shot to the head.
Perez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Perez lands a hook that snaps the head of Tovar backwards.
Perez is trying to push Tovar away but Tovar has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T1#
Perez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Perez working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Perez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Perez has managed to clinch.
Tovar has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Perez is trying to break free.
Tovar keeps control of Perez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tovar has Perez pressed against the cage, preventing Perez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Perez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tovar shoots in and drives through. Perez sprawls well.
Tovar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tovar seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Perez shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Tovar is backing up but Perez catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Tovar covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Perez Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santiago Perez!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 07, 2024

#R1#
Mwinshehe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sym throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mwinshehe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mwinshehe. Sym does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mwinshehe checks a low kick from Sym.
Mwinshehe swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#TD2#
Sym shoots in and gets a takedown into Mwinshehe's guard.
Sym stands up over Mwinshehe, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mwinshehe is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sym is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sym trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mwinshehe being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Let's hope that Sym 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.
Mwinshehe is looking to stand up but Sym isn't so interested in that idea.
Sym tries to free his leg and advance position but Mwinshehe is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mwinshehe throws a poor cross that misses
and Sym counters with a right hand to the body.
Kobe Mwinshehe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mwinshehe slaps away a takedown attempt from Sym, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Sym shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T2#
Mwinshehe is trying to stand.
Mwinshehe tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Sym manages to move to mount!
Sym takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mwinshehe squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Sym pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Sym sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Mwinshehe tries to buck Sym off but he can't manage it.
BOOM! Sym connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Mwinshehe's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Sym landing strikes from the mount.
Sym fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
You get the feeling that Mwinshehe really doesn't like being in this position too much. #T4#
Sym putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Mwinshehe is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#SUB2#
Sym is working for a guillotine from mount but Mwinshehe frees his head quite easily.
Sym controlling his opponent.
Sym working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Mwinshehe is trying to stand up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sym content just to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Himan Sym dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Sym shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mwinshehe's guard.
Mwinshehe wants to stand but Sym is controlling the position.
Mwinshehe trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sym wants to pass the guard but Mwinshehe is keeping the position.
Mwinshehe wants to stand and escape but Sym is having none of it. #T1#
Sym slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mwinshehe throws a poor cross that misses
and Sym counters with a series of strikes. Mwinshehe will be more careful next time no doubt. #TD2#
Sym shoots in and bounces Mwinshehe off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sym content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sym passes Mwinshehe's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
Sym stops Mwinshehe from getting back to his feet.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sym has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sym thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mwinshehe pushes Sym off looking to stand but Sym dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sym has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sym tries to pass to full mount but Mwinshehe defends it.
Sym working Mwinshehe over with strikes. #T3#
Mwinshehe tries to kick Sym off but Sym keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Sym is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mwinshehe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sym.
Sym is taking a breather. Mwinshehe 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.
Mwinshehe is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mwinshehe swings widly with a right hand
and Sym counters with a stiff right hand.
Himan Sym is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mwinshehe misses the jab.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mwinshehe misses with a left hand
enabling Sym to counter with a crisp jab.
Sym looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mwinshehe is fending him off so far but Sym persists. Nope, Mwinshehe circles away and we're back to standing.
Mwinshehe throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Sym counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sym is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mwinshehe pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mwinshehe lands with a light punch inside. #TD2#
Sym turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Mwinshehe is trying to get back to his feet.
Sym looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mwinshehe is avoiding damage well.
Sym working the body and head with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Sym stands up.
Sym throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mwinshehe misses with a double jab #CL2#
and Sym moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Himan Sym showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Sym ducks under a wild hook from Mwinshehe.#CL2#
Sym has closed the distance and engaged Mwinshehe in a clinch.
Mwinshehe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mwinshehe can't find room to land a body shot as Sym controls the action.
Sym jumps guard but Mwinshehe turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sym will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mwinshehe up against the cage.#TD2#
Sym is trying to trip Mwinshehe. He has hold of a leg but Mwinshehe is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Sym persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Mwinshehe wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Sym manages to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVR#
Mwinshehe is trying to stand back up but Sym is controlling him #T1#
Sym frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sym scoring with strikes but Mwinshehe is staying in there.
Sym takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mwinshehe in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Sym lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #SUB2#
Sym jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mwinshehe manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Sym moves into full mount! #T2#
Mwinshehe wants to get back to his feet.
Sym controlling from the full mount.
Sym fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Sym working the ground and pound effectively.
Sym content just to control the position here. #T3#
Sym has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mwinshehe's face.
Mwinshehe is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Sym has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mwinshehe's face.
Mwinshehe is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet. #T4#
Sym landing strikes, looking to finish!
Mwinshehe wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Kobe Mwinshehe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice elbow there by Sym.#SUB2#
Sym wants to finish this one by submission but Mwinshehe is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sym.
Mwinshehe squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sym landing punches.
Sym tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Himan Sym comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sym 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Himan Sym!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 84
Date: Aug 24, 2024

#R1#
Tovar keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ayo Kakongkong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tovar tries to move into range but Kakongkong moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kakongkong really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A big left from Kakongkong misses.
Tovar throws a series of strikes that have Kakongkong backpedaling.
Kakongkong throws out a leg kick but Tovar moves out of range and Kakongkong only half commits.
Tovar unleashes a big counter combination but Kakongkong bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#KD#
Tovar ducks straight into an uppercut from Kakongkong and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Tovar manages to regain guard straight away. #ROC#Tovar is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Francisco Tovar has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tovar working a defensive guard here.
Tovar is still in real trouble! Can Kakongkong finish him?
Tovar wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tovar seems to have recovered his senses.
Let's hope that Tovar 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#
Tovar is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Kakongkong frees his head nicely. Oh but Tovar has switched to an armbar! Kakongkong is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Francisco Tovar!
Francisco Tovar looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Easiest fight of my life , this kid should just retire and flip parties at McDonald’s , all the real ones here are invited to the after party at my place tonight let’s get it'.

Event: NextGen 1
Date: Aug 24, 2024

#R1#
Crisanni tries to bum rush Sym with a series of wild strikes but Sym uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Sym forces Crisanni back against the cage and clinches.
Sym has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Crisanni is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sym jumps guard but Crisanni turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Sym manages to pull guard. #SU#
Crisanni stands up and waves to Sym to follow him.
Sym shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Crisanni sprawls well. Crisanni wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sym gets slowly back to his feet.
Alexander Crisanni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Himan Sym.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sym fails with a takedown attempt.
Sym keeps the fight on the outside.
Sym looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1##CL2#
Sym gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sym tries to break free but Crisanni pushes him back against the cage.
Crisanni is looking to break free of the clinch but Sym has double underhooks.
Crisanni tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sym smiles and moves away.
Sym moves away from the strike by Crisanni.
Crisanni throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
Sym rushes Crisanni and presses him up against the cage.
Sym tries to circle away but Crisanni has him pinned against the cage.#TD#
Crisanni jumps into guard, dragging Sym to the mat.
Sym wants to pass the guard but Crisanni is keeping the position.
Sym must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Crisanni keeping moving, preventing Sym from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Crisanni is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Sym rolls with it to try and escape but Crisanni cranks on the arm and Sym is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexander Crisanni!
Alexander Crisanni thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: HFA FIGHT NIGHT 3
Date: Aug 14, 2024

#R1#
Tseung misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kidd stuffs the takedown attempt from Tseung. Tseung gets slowly back to his feet.
Tseung shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kidd pinned against the cage. Kidd gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kidd lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinji Tseung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kidd with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kidd looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick from Kidd, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tseung tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kidd swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tseung gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kidd counters with a three punch combo that has Tseung backing up. Tseung nods at Kidd to acknowledge the strikes.#T1#
Kidd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A combination from Tseung does no damage.
Tseung walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kidd stuffs the takedown.
Tseung tries to clinch
and Kidd counters with a stiff right hand.
Kidd swats away the attempt to clinch by Tseung.
Kidd fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tseung throws a big counter combination but Kidd scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A swing and a miss from Kidd.
Kidd fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tseung.#T2#
Tseung tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kidd swivels and escapes.
Tseung tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kidd only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kidd stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kidd wants it to stay on the feet.
Tseung is breathing heavily.
No joy there for Kidd, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tseung changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kidd looks to score with a jab to the body but Tseung is just out of range.
Tseung wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kidd scores with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tseung dives in for a single leg takedown but Kidd sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tseung tries to pull guard but Kidd won't allow it.
Tseung has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kidd avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Kidd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#KD2#
Nice combo by Kidd! Oh, that's hurt him - Tseung falls to the canvas and Kidd follows him into side control. #T3#
Sloppy strikes there by Kidd.#SU2#
Kidd decides to stand back up. Kidd steps back and let's Tseung get back to his feet.#KD2#
Kidd drops Tseung with a left right combo! Kidd follows him down to the ground into side control. #ROC2#Tseung is rocked!
The referee asks Kidd politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kidd prefers to stall for the moment though.
Oh Tseung is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tseung wants to control but Kidd postures up.#SU2#
Kidd stands up and beckons Tseung to his feet.
Tseung seems to have got his legs back now.
Shinji Tseung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tseung on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good standup being displayed there by Kidd as he connects with a hook.
Tseung gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T4#
Kidd throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Edgar Kidd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kidd throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tseung.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kidd, as that shot connected.
Kidd lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tseung circles away quickly and effectively.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kidd - that will leave a mark!
A low kick lands for Kidd.
Kidd throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tseung.
Kidd blocks a head kick by Tseung.
Kidd scoring well with a low kick there.
Kidd connects with a looping right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edgar Kidd dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kidd defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tseung.
Kidd lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kidd misses with a series of wild punches.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kidd lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tseung has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tseung and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tseung shoots in for a takedown but Kidd shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kidd scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kidd throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Tseung decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kidd's guard.

Kidd has his feet on Tseung's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tseung throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kidd's waist but Kidd gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tseung off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinji Tseung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tseung shoots in looking for a takedown. Kidd tries to sprawl out of it but Tseung keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kidd manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##KD2#
Kidd throws a left that rocks Tseung and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Kidd dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Tseung regain composure!
The strikes coming from Kidd are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Tseung gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tseung wants to control but Kidd is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Kidd stalling.
Edgar Kidd has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tseung trying to control but Kidd postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Tseung connecting with a few gentle strikes. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kidd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kidd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tseung tries to land a front kick but Kidd steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tseung or perhaps it was just good defense by Kidd, which made it look bad. #T3#
Kidd throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A low kick lands for Kidd.
Kidd throws a head kick that misses.
Tseung is looking for a counter combo.
Tseung fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kidd throws a body shot but no joy.
Kidd slaps away a takedown attempt from Tseung, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Decent striking displayed by Kidd there.#T4#
Kidd throws a looping overhand right but Tseung ducks down to avoid it.
Tseung tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kidd swivels and escapes.
Kidd lands a really nice looking cross but Tseung seems unphased.
Kidd is looking to slow Tseung down with leg kicks.
Tseung has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kidd.
Kidd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kidd scores with a one two! Tseung had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice leg kick from Kidd, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tseung takes a body punch but keeps moving. #KD2#
Kidd knocks Tseung to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Tseung tries to strike but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edgar Kidd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Kidd lands a jab to the head.
Tseung has his takedown stuffed
and Kidd counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
BOOM! Kidd lands a beautiful left hook that drops Tseung. Tseung tries to recover but Kidd is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Tseung lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edgar Kidd!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 06, 2024

#R1#
Rojas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rojas works the jab nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rojas. Thompson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thompson moves out of range of the body kick.
Rojas fails to land with a series of punches.
Rojas stuffs the takedown.
Thompson moves out of range of the body kick.
Thompson looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rojas as he avoids it easily.
Thompson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thompson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rojas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thompson.
Derrick Rojas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wesley Thompson.
Rojas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rojas as he avoids it easily.
Thompson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Rojas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rojas cracks a nice hook into Thompson's ribs.
Thompson tries for a takedown but Rojas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thompson takes one to the side of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rojas.
Rojas punishes Thompson's body with a nice straight punch.
Rojas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Derrick Rojas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rojas. Thompson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rojas is looking to wear down Thompson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rojas throws a one two combo.
Thompson fails with the takedown
and Rojas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rojas scores with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd cheers as Rojas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thompson doesn't seem phased though.
Rojas is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T2#
Thompson shoots and misses
and Rojas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rojas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thompson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rojas is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rojas is breathing heavily.
A low kick from Rojas misses #TD2#
so Thompson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Thompson controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Rojas wants to hit a sweep here but Thompson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rojas there!
Thompson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Rojas is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rojas swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. #T4#
A nice elbow there by Thompson.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Thompson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Thompson looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Thompson working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Rojas turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Thompson off and cradles Rojas's limp body as Thompson celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Wesley Thompson!
Wesley Thompson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 31, 2024

#R1#
Tseung misses with a takedown attempt - Gerber sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tseung tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gerber paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tseung tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tseung takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gerber lands a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gerber.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Gerber sends Tseung crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Gerber is motioning to the referee to let Tseung up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Tseung is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gerber connects with an inside leg kick.
Tseung misses with a takedown #KD2#
and Gerber counters with a nice right hand that sends Tseung toppling to the canvas! Tseung scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Gerber finish him?!
Oh Tseung is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Gerber ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Tseung's jaw. Tseung's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Gerber does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Romulus Gerber!
During a confident post fight interview, Romulus Gerber thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: OPG: Fight Night 4
Date: Jul 30, 2024

#R1#
Sym throws a nice looking combination but Haynes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Haynes blocks a head kick by Sym.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sym.
Haynes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Haynes connects with a high kick.
Sym keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sym shoots for a takedown but Haynes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Haynes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sym sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sym went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Haynes has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Haynes. That's going to slow Sym down. #TD2#
Haynes looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sym!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sym wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T1#
Sym tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Haynes presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sym has given up his back here.
Sym can't escape the position. #SUB2#
Haynes is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Sym knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Sym for a finish.
Haynes is hanging on to Sym's back as he tries to escape.
Haynes slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish. #T2#
Sym is in bad spot here.
Sym wants to control his opponent's hands but Haynes gets his hands free.
Sym breaks Haynes's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Haynes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sym being controlled here momentarily.
Sym postures up in Haynes's guard and throws a big left but Haynes blocks it. #T3#
Haynes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Haynes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sym wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Haynes drops back looking for a leg! Sym is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sym manages to kick Haynes off! Haynes jumps back into Sym's guard.
Haynes stops Sym from standing up. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Haynes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sym wants to improve his position but instead Haynes has moved into half guard.
Haynes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sym is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sym keeps control of the position for the meantime. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Sym moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rojesterman Haynes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Sym shoots in but Haynes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Haynes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sym defends it well.#CL#
Sym forces Haynes back against the cage and clinches.
Sym fails to pull guard. #TD#
Sym successfully pulls guard.
Sym is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Haynes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sym has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Haynes has managed to get both his arms back between Sym's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haynes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Haynes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Haynes throwing strikes from guard but Sym blocks nicely. #T1#
Sym keeping moving, preventing Haynes from controlling successfully.
Sym looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rojesterman Haynes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Haynes trying to control the position from guard on top but Sym is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sym fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sym pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Sym closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2#
Haynes blocks a body shot from Sym.
Haynes is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sym to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Haynes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Haynes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sym paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sym stuns Haynes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
Sym moves into the clinch successfully. #TD#
Sym successfully pulls guard.
Haynes slips nicely into half guard.
Sym is trying to control but Haynes manages to pass to mount!
Haynes lands with some strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Haynes dominating with strikes here.
Haynes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sym is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Haynes with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Sym keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sym tries to lock up and control but Haynes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Haynes trying to control but Sym is having none of it.
Sym is desperately trying to improve his position but Haynes has a good base and remains in mount.
Haynes thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Sym wants to get back to his feet.
Sym keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Haynes controlling from the full mount.
Sym tries to reverse the position but Haynes maintains control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rojesterman Haynes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Sym shoots in and drives through. Haynes sprawls well.
Sym darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That kick from Haynes tenderised Sym's leg. Sym is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sym blocks a head kick by Haynes.
Haynes tries to clinch there but Sym circles away. #CL#
Sym darts in and clinches Haynes up against the cage.#BC#
Sym breaks the clinch.
Haynes throws a low kick but Sym avoids it.
Haynes tries for a takedown but Sym sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haynes plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CL#
Sym has Haynes up against the cage in a clinch.
Haynes keeps control of Sym as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1##TD2#
Haynes jumps into guard, dragging Sym to the mat.
Sym tries to stand but Haynes is controlling from the bottom.
Haynes looking for a sweep. Not yet Haynes, not yet. #SUB2#
Haynes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Haynes working a defensive guard here.
Sym wants to stand but Haynes is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sym controlling from the top position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Haynes is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Haynes dives in and grabs Sym's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sym pushes down on Haynes's head and hops out.
Sym tries to clinch there but Haynes circles away.
Sym tries for a takedown but Haynes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sym dives in and grabs Haynes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Haynes pushes down on Sym's head and hops out.
Haynes appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Himan Sym. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sym fails with a takedown attempt.
Haynes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T3#
Sym avoids the head kick by Haynes.
Sym throws a big counter combination but Haynes scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Haynes moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sym shoots in but Haynes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sym tries to clinch there but Haynes circles away.
Rojesterman Haynes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sym throws a sloppy head kick and Haynes moves out of range easily.
Sym goes for a double leg but Haynes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Haynes continues to drive forward.
Sym working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sym tries to land knees in the clinch but Haynes avoids the damage to the body. #TD2#
Haynes drags the fight down to the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Haynes is on top in guard. #REVB##T4##SU2#
Haynes gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Haynes lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nice sprawl there from Haynes as Sym shoots in.
Sym uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haynes.
Haynes shoots in for a takedown but Sym shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haynes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sym.
Haynes has a takedown stuffed.
Sym thinks about countering with a body kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haynes dives in for a single leg takedown but Sym sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Himan Sym has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rojesterman Haynes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Himan Sym is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sym.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rojesterman Haynes!

Event: HFA 10
Date: Jul 27, 2024

#R1##CL#
Juan Pablo moves into range and clinches up with Tseung.#TD2#
Tseung manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Tseung looking to control.
Tseung is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Tseung tries to strike from the bottom.
Juan Pablo tries to free his leg and advance position but Tseung is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tseung controls Juan Pablo momentarily but Juan Pablo frees himself.
Juan Pablo won't allow Tseung to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juan Pablo postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Juan Pablo sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Tseung shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Juan Pablo is trying to defend but Tseung finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T1#
Juan Pablo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Juan Pablo.#SUB#
Juan Pablo has an active guard here but Tseung has managed to pass into half guard.
Tseung moves into full mount! Juan Pablo won't be happy about that!
Juan Pablo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tseung prevents Juan Pablo from getting the reversal.#T2#
Tseung tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Juan Pablo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Juan Pablo is desperately trying to improve his position but Tseung has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Tseung jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Juan Pablo is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Juan Pablo and Tseung has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Tseung wants to control but Juan Pablo is keeping him busy. #T3#
Juan Pablo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Juan Pablo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Juan Pablo tries to pass to full mount but Tseung defends it.
Tseung holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T4#
Juan Pablo is taking a breather. Tseung 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.#SUB2#
Tseung looking for a kimura from the bottom but Juan Pablo passes into side control!
Juan Pablo controlling the position from side mount.
Tseung is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tseung tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Shinji Tseung will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Tseung tries to keep at a distance but Juan Pablo has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Tseung gets control of Juan Pablo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tseung will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Tseung working a defensive guard here.
Juan Pablo passes into half guard.
Juan Pablo is looking to advance position but Tseung won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tseung is trying to maintain the position but Juan Pablo is very close to passing his half guard.
Tseung is trying to stand. #T1#
Juan Pablo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tseung is looking for a sweep. Juan Pablo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tseung is still trying to improve position.
Juan Pablo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Juan Pablo wants to pass to mount but Tseung is defending the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#CL#
Juan Pablo clinches with his opponent. #TD#
Juan Pablo decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Juan Pablo looking for a guillotine here but Tseung defends easily.
Juan Pablo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tseung's guard. #REVR#
Juan Pablo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tseung is keeping the position for now.
Juan Pablo is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Tseung can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Juan Pablo controls the pace.
Tseung wants to control but Juan Pablo passes easily into half guard.
Tseung is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tseung is trying to control but Juan Pablo passes into side control!
Juan Pablo moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
A control attempt from Tseung but he's now mounted!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tseung is trying desperately to improve position.
Juan Pablo looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dario Juan Pablo dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Juan Pablo closes the distance and pushes Tseung back into the cage.#TD2#
Juan Pablo is fighting off a takedown attempt but Tseung is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Juan Pablo to the mat. Juan Pablo regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Juan Pablo working for a triangle but Tseung defends it easily.
Tseung wants to pass the guard but Juan Pablo is keeping the position.
Tseung stopping the sweep attempt from Juan Pablo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Juan Pablo looking for a triangle here. Tseung is fighting it but it looks tight! Juan Pablo pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Tseung is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dario Juan Pablo!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 27, 2024

#R1##TD#
Tovar shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tovar was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Thibodeaux is looking for a sweep.
Tovar controls the position from side control.
Thibodeaux is trying to control Tovar's posture but Tovar avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thibodeaux regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Thibodeaux has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tovar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Tovar wants to pass the guard but Thibodeaux is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Thibodeaux has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Tovar doesn't defend quickly enough and Thibodeaux has managed to lock this one up! Can Tovar escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Thibodeaux on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sincere Thibodeaux!
Sincere Thibodeaux thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 22, 2024

#R1#
Avila is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Tovar moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Tovar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD2#
Tovar shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Avila napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tovar is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tovar is staying tight to Avila's torso, preventing him from escaping.
It looks like Tovar 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.
Tovar landing a few strikes.
Tovar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tovar lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Avila down. #SUB2#
Tovar is working to tighten his grip on Avila's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Avila has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Tovar is really squeezing tight and eventually Avila passes out! Tovar breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Francisco Tovar!
Post fight, Francisco Tovar took to the microphone: 'Easiest fight of my life , this kid should just retire and flip parties at McDonald’s , all the real ones here are invited to the after party at my place tonight let’s get it'.

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

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

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

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

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gabriel Dalton.
I think Tovar has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: SSDFN 10: First Kings
Date: Jul 13, 2024

#R1##CL#
Mbare closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Mbare misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mbare lands a right hand.
Thompson takes a shot to the head.
Thompson is trying to drag Mbare to the mat but Mbare just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Mbare misses with some punches.
Thompson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mbare misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mbare.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mbare.
Mbare is working Thompson over against the ropes.
Thompson looks winded!
Thompson tries to break free but Mbare pushes him back against the ropes.
Mbare lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mbare throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thompsons head.
Mbare lands on the inside with 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!
Thompson swings wildly with an uppercut but Mbare uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Thompson tries to circle away but Mbare has him pinned against the ropes.
Mbare works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mbare definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mbare scores with a shot to the side of Thompson's head.
Nice body punch from Mbare.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mbare.
A nice left hand lands by Mbare.
Mbare lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Nice body punch from Mbare - that landed with a thud.
Mbare lands a left hand.
Mbare really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A short right from Mbare on the inside.
A short left from Mbare.
Mbare lands with a light punch inside.
Mbare gets through Thompson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mbare lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mbare lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT#It looks like Wesley Thompson has been cut.
Mbare lands with a right to the head. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mbare.
Mbare lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mbare gets through Thompson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mbare lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Mbare lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mbare makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mbare lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mbare.
Mbare lands a right hand.
Mbare lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mbare gets through Thompson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mbare lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mbare softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Mbare throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thompsons head.
Mbare lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Mbare lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thompson backwards. #T3#
Mbare lands a nice uppercut.
Mbare lands with a light punch inside.
Mbare lands a shot to the body.
Mbare lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mbare lands a right hand.
Mbare lands with a left to the head. #ROC#Thompson is rocked!
A body shot lands from Mbare.
Mbare scores with a shoulder strike.
Thompson tries to circle away but Mbare has him pinned against the ropes.
Mbare is leaning against Thompson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mbare lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thompson takes a shot to the head.
Mbare lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mbare lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mbare scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Mbare scores with a shoulder strike.
Mbare lands a hook that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Mbare lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thompson is still on wobbly legs! Can Mbare finish him?
Thompson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mbare seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Thompson can turn it around.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mbare.
Mbare scores with a shoulder strike.
Mbare pushes Thompson back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mbare scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mbare.
A nice left hand lands by Mbare.
A short right from Mbare.
A short right from Mbare on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Mbare.
Mbare works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T5#
Mbare lands with a short shot to the head.
Thompson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mbare lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Mbare creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thompson seems to have recovered his senses.
Mbare gets through Thompson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Mbare.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mbare.
Mbare lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Mbare lands an uppercut.
Mbare lands with a light punch inside.
Mbare works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mbare scores with a shot to the side of Thompson's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mbare works on Thompson's body with a couple of short punches.
Mbare scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mbare is working Thompson over against the ropes.#T6#
Mbare lands with a left to the head.
Mbare lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Mbare creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Mbare.
A short left from Mbare.
Mbare throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thompsons head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mbare.
Mbare lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mbare lands a hook that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Mbare unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Thompson! He's leaning against the ropes trying to keep his feet but Mbare is unloading with more strikes now! Thompson drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sidi Mbare!

Event: OPG: Fight Night 2
Date: Jul 10, 2024

#R1#
Sym fails with a takedown attempt.
Franklin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sym gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Franklin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sym is looking to score with low kicks.
Sym misses with a takedown attempt - Franklin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Himan Sym. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sym gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Franklin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sym is breathing heavily.
Sym throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T1#
Franklin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Franklin throws the left hand but Sym avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sym is defended easily by Franklin.
Good standup being displayed there by Franklin as he connects with a hook.
Sym fails with an attempt to clinch.
Franklin lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Sym throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sym looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Himan Sym seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sym tries for a takedown but Franklin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sym keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Franklin.
Sym seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rudy Franklin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Franklin throws a shot to the body.
Franklin throws a looping overhand right but Sym ducks down to avoid it.
Sym lands with an uppercut that bounces Franklin off the cage and back into range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD2#
Franklin lands a big right hand that sends Sym crashing to the mat! Franklin stays standing though and waves Sym back to his feet!#ROC2#Sym is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Himan Sym has been cut.
Sym tries to clinch up but Franklin circles away and keeps his distance.
Franklin jabs Sym to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
Franklin fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Sym to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Sym looks to clinch but Franklin throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Sym taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Rudy Franklin!

Event: HFA 7
Date: Jul 06, 2024

#R1#
Fukado shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tseung pinned against the cage. Tseung gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tseung has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fukado finds it's way round the side to connect with Tseung's head. #TD#
Tseung shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fukado napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tseung misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Fukado takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Fukado looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tseung tries to stand but Fukado is controlling his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Tseung is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fukado knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tseung wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fukado keeps working. #T1#
Fukado is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tseung's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Tseung is pressing down on Fukado's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fukado is holding on for now.
Fukado moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tseung wants to control from the top but Fukado keeps moving. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fukado has a closed guard, preventing Tseung from standing up.
Fukado is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tseung wants to control from the top but Fukado keeps moving.
Tseung throws a strike but Fukado rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Fukado advances position into side control!
Fukado wants to stand but Tseung has his arm trapped. #T3#
Tseung is trying to get back to half guard.
Fukado is working Tseung over with some ground and pound from side control.
Tseung looking for a sweep but Fukado has passed into full mount! Oh no!
A nice elbow there by Fukado.
Fukado controlling the pace for now.
Tseung tries to hold on but Fukado postures up.#T4#
Tseung is looking to improve his position but Fukado isn't that keen on the idea.
Tseung is working hard here to advance position.
Fukado putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Tseung reaches up to try and control the position but Fukado seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Tseung rolls and tries to escape and now Fukado has his back!
Tseung is in bad spot here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fukado controlling the position well here. Tseung rolled but Fukado kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryota Fukado 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#
Tseung looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fukado is fending him off so far but Tseung persists. Nope, Fukado circles away and we're back to standing.
Tseung blocks a head kick by Fukado. #CL2#
Fukado darts in and clinches Tseung up against the cage.
Tseung looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2#
Fukado pulls guard.
Fukado has a closed guard, preventing Tseung from standing up.
Tseung tries to free his leg and advance position but Fukado is retaining full guard.
Fukado bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tseung's guard. #REVB#
Fukado has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tseung controls Fukado momentarily but Fukado frees himself.
Fukado tries to free his leg and advance position but Tseung is retaining full guard. #T1#
Tseung trying to keep a closed guard but Fukado is proving a slippery customer.
Tseung wants to improve his position but instead Fukado has moved into half guard.
Fukado sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Fukado wants to pass the guard but Tseung is defending well. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tseung is looking to improve his position.
Fukado tries to stand and escape but Tseung is controlling the position.
Ryota Fukado has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fukado controlling the action here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Fukado looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fukado is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
We've been hearing good reports from Tseung's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Tseung controls Fukado momentarily but Fukado frees himself.
Fukado controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Tseung escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fukado gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fukado stands up over Tseung, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fukado tries to free his leg and advance position but Tseung is retaining full guard.
Fukado stopping the sweep attempt from Tseung.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fukado wants to stand but Tseung has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Fukado closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fukado lands in his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryota Fukado showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL#
Tseung moves into the clinch.
Tseung blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tseung swings wildly with an uppercut but Fukado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fukado has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tseung avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Fukado lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tseung backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Fukado breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tseung wants to clinch up but Fukado keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Tseung throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fukado cracks a nice hook into Tseung's ribs.
Fukado throws a leg kick but Tseung sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tseung tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fukado swivels and escapes.
Fukado misses with a head kick.
Tseung fails to land the takedown.
Fukado lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tseung backs up against the cage.
Tseung throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fukado's waist but Fukado gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tseung off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinji Tseung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fukado avoids the head kick by Tseung. #TD2#
Fukado changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tseung looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lull in the action here as Fukado stalls from top position.
Fukado looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tseung is avoiding damage well.
Fukado has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Tseung!
Tseung tries to hold on but Fukado pushes him away.
Fukado controlling the position easily from mount.
Tseung is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Fukado content just to control the position here.
Fukado fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Tseung tries to lock up and control but Fukado gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fukado landing shots from mount.
Tseung is bucking up trying to escape but Fukado cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Fukado raining down shots from the mount!
Fukado wants to get back to his feet but Tseung is holding on tight. #T4#
Fukado looking to control and managing it successfully.
Let's hope that Fukado 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.
Fukado is landing with some decent strikes but Tseung is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Shinji Tseung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryota Fukado is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fukado tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryota Fukado comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fukado has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryota Fukado!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 30, 2024

#R1#
Oswin dives in and grabs Tovar's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tovar pushes down on Oswin's head and hops out.
Tovar is looking to counter punch.#TD#
Tovar scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Oswin is trying to control Tovar's posture but Tovar avoids it.
Tovar misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #ES2#
Oswin sneaks out the side door and pushes Tovar away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD2#
Oswin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tovar!
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!
Tovar tries to bench press Oswin off him but Oswin keeps the position. #SUB2#
Oswin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tovar is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Oswin taking a break here but Tovar is having none of it and regains half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Oswin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tovar defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tovar is trying to get back to full guard.
Tovar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Oswin on the ground.#SUB2#
Oswin is trying for a kimura here. Tovar looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Oswin wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joel Oswin!

Event: OPG: Fight Night 1
Date: Jun 29, 2024

#R1#
Darren fails to land with a series of punches.
Sym is looking to counter the offense by Darren and move into the clinch.
Darren throws a lazy right hand but Sym sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sym throws a lazy head kick
and Darren counters with a one-two to the body.
Sym slips a jab and a cross from Darren.
Sym fails to land the takedown.
Darren is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Darren throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Darren displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Darren tests Sym's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Sym clinches up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Darren pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Darren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Darren lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1##CL#
Sym has Darren up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Darren manages to break the clinch.
Sym shoots in but no luck this time.
Sym shoots in and drives through. Darren sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Himan Sym. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Darren tries to land a leg kick but Sym saw it coming and moves away.
Darren moves in looking to clinch but Sym pushes him off.
Darren throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sym.
Darren scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sym staying out of range there.
Ali Darren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sym pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sym closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
Darren fails to land with a series of punches.
Darren slaps away a takedown attempt from Sym, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sym blocks a jab.#CL#
Sym fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Darren, pushing him back against the cage.
Darren tries to break the clinch but Sym is controlling the position. #BC#
Sym pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Darren throws a right and a left that both miss.
Darren misses with an attempted mid kick. #CL#
Sym rushes Darren and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Darren tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sym avoids it.
Sym jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Darren walks away with a smile on his face. Sym gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sym tries a head kick but it misses. #T3##CL#
Sym moves into the clinch successfully.
Darren can't break the clinch.
Darren lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
Sym pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Himan Sym seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sym avoids a punch combination nicely.
Darren fails to land with a series of punches.
Sym throws a wild body kick that Darren sees coming a mile off.
Sym just misses with a punch to the body.
Sym shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Darren as he jumps to the side. #T4##CL#
Sym has Darren up against the cage in a clinch.
Sym leaning against his opponent.
Sym leaning against his opponent.
Sym blocking some punches.
Darren looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Darren misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Darren breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Darren takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Darren pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sym is out of range and Darren settles back down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ali Darren dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Sym swats away the attempt to clinch by Darren.
Darren moves to clinch but Sym breaks away
letting Sym counter with a right hand.
Sym wants to clinch
and Darren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Darren lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Darren.#CL#
Sym has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Darren pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Darren misses the jab.
Darren misses with a series of wild punches.
Darren looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Darren throws a series of punches but Sym avoids them all with ease.
Darren tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Darren takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sym fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Sym rushes Darren and presses him up against the cage.
Sym misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Darren.
Sym is trying to break the clinch but Darren is controlling him.
Sym is trying to force a seperation but Darren has the dominant position.
Darren wants to break free but Sym has control. #BC2#
Darren breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sym dodges the punch combination from Darren. #T2#
Sloppy strikes from Darren. Those never looked like landing.
Sym tries to close the distance and clinch up but Darren swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sym throws a head kick but Darren moves out of range.
Darren tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Darren throws a right hand that Sym ducks under and follows up with a left that Sym also avoids with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from Darren misses the target.
Sym misses with a kick to the body.
Darren misses with a double jab.
Sym closes the distance and clinches up with Darren, looking for a takedown. Sym pushes Darren against the cage but Darren circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sym throws a head kick that misses. #T3##CL2#
Darren clinches with his opponent.
Darren is trying to maintain a safe position but Sym gets an underhook and turns Darren into the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sym throws an elbow but misses.
Sym has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Darren after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Himan Sym. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Darren tries to circle away but Sym has him pinned against the cage.
Darren tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sym avoids it.
Sym looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sym tries to score a body lock takedown but Darren shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sym effectively controlling the action here.
Darren tries to land a knee to the head but Sym blocks with his arms.
Sym blocks an uppercut.
Darren stalling the fight. #BC2#
Darren breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Nice sprawl there from Darren as Sym shoots in.
Sym shoots in for a double leg but Darren sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Darren scores with a one two! Sym had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Himan Sym is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Darren misses with a wild combination.
Darren is breathing heavily.#CL#
Sym moves into range and clinches up with Darren.
Sym avoiding damage as Darren throws knees to the body.
Darren swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Darren blocks the elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sym fails to pull guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sym is trying to break the clinch but Darren is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ali Darren 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#
Darren misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Darren lands a really nice looking cross but Sym seems unphased.
Darren throws a jab when Sym was well out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sym looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sym shoots and misses
and Sym takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Darren slaps away a takedown attempt from Sym, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sym is looking to clinch.
Darren works the jab nicely.
Sym fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Darren avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Himan Sym. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Darren scores with a jab to the body.
Darren fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sym fails with the takedown
and Darren counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No joy there for Darren, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Darren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Darren looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sym thinks about countering with a head kick.
Sym tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Darren defends well and Sym ends up having to push Darren into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Darren is trying to break free.
Darren prevents a takedown attempt there. #T2#
Darren can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Darren breaks from the clinch.
Darren misses with a few strikes there.
Sym fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sym gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Darren counters with a straight right hand.
Sym blocks a leg kick.
Sym scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd cheers as Darren lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sym doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sym shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Darren counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Sym throws a head kick but Darren moves out of range.
Darren tries to clinch up.#CL#
Sym closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Darren breaks from the clinch.
Sym tries a head kick but it misses.
Sym is trying hard to land a takedown here. Darren sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sym moves out of range of the body kick.
Darren misses with a two punch combination.
Darren misses with a jab, cross combination.
Darren misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Sym has his takedown stuffed
and Darren connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Darren throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It appears Sym was looking to counter with a kick there.
A big left from Darren misses.
Darren doesn't manage to clinch there - Sym circles away.
Sym jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#CL#
Sym closes the distance and pushes Darren back into the cage.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Sym. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Sym is looking to break free of the clinch but Darren has double underhooks.
Sym is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Darren swings wildly with an uppercut but Sym uses good head movement to avoid it.
Himan Sym has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ali Darren is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#BC2#
Darren breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ali Darren!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2024

#R1##TD#
Tovar bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Beltran is trying to control Tovar's posture but Tovar avoids it.
Beltran tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Beltran bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Beltran slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Beltran drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tovar manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Beltran has Tovar in his guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Beltran is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Tovar has his hands clasped together but Beltran extends and breaks Tovar's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Beltran.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rhett Beltran!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 25, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Khadziev looking to score a takedown here. Tovar is defending well but Khadziev drives through and ends up in Tovar's guard.
Tovar is trying to control the position but Khadziev postures up.
Tovar 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.
Tovar really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tovar is breathing heavily.
Khadziev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Let's hope that Khadziev 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.
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.#T1#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Khadziev.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kamil Khadziev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Khadziev feints and as Tovar raises his hands in defense, Khadziev changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Khadziev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Khadziev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Khadziev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tovar is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Tovar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Khadziev controls the pace.
Tovar working a defensive guard here.
Tovar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Khadziev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tovar is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3##TD2#
Khadziev throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tovar tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Khadziev is in Tovar's guard.
Khadziev controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Yet more stalling tactics from Khadziev.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Khadziev scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Tovar bucks up and tries to throw Khadziev off but instead Khadziev has got his back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khadziev trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Tovar doesn't escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kamil Khadziev dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Khadziev shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Tovar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Khadziev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Khadziev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tovar can't keep his opponent in guard - Khadziev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Khadziev takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tovar is looking for a sweep. Khadziev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Khadziev trying to control the pace. #T1#
Tovar misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Khadziev performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tovar enables Khadziev to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tovar manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T2#
Khadziev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tovar wants to sweep here but Khadziev controlling him for the moment.
Khadziev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tovar swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Khadziev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tovar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Francisco Tovar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Khadziev scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Khadziev is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Tovar is trying to get back to half guard.
Khadziev is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Tovar will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T4#
Khadziev is continuing to stall.
Tovar is looking to regain half guard here but Khadziev keeps moving and retains side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kamil Khadziev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Khadziev drives through with a takedown into guard.

Tovar pushes Khadziev off and scrambles back to his feet. #TD2#
Khadziev looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tovar!
You can see the frustration on Tovar's face as Khadziev controls the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tovar tries to buck Khadziev off but Khadziev is having none of it.
Khadziev is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Tovar's shoulder. That is not cool.
Tovar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Khadziev in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T1##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Khadziev dives in and scores a takedown into Tovar's guard.#SUB#
Khadziev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tovar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Khadziev has managed to get both his arms back between Tovar's legs - danger averted.
Tovar keeping full guard, as Khadziev tries to pass. #T2#
Khadziev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3#
Tovar wants to stand and escape but Khadziev is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Khadziev changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tovar looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Khadziev controls the position.#T4#
Kamil Khadziev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Francisco Tovar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kamil Khadziev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kamil Khadziev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Khadziev 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kamil Khadziev!

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