Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: HRL45
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
Noi misses with a body kick.
Noi misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Noi is predictable there
and Noi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Noi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jones's head.
A low kick lands for Noi. #CL#
Jones has Noi up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jones jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Noi walks away with a smile on his face. Jones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Noi follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Noi is out of range.
Noi chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Noi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jones seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Noi.
Noi with a nice calf kick.
Jones throws a hook but Noi avoids it easily.
Noi flicks out a counter leg kick but Jones steps away.
Jones blocks a low kick nicely.
Noi throws a front kick that sends Jones stumbling back into the cage.
Noi misses with a low kick. #CL#
Jones moves into range and clinches up with Noi.#T2#
Noi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Noi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones digs a right hand into Noi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Noi's gas tank.
Jones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Noi trying to stall but Jones improves his position. #TD#
Jones manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Noi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Jones is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Noi has his hands clasped together but Jones extends and breaks Noi's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Jones.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Caleb Jones!

Event: VF 10: Meril Vs. Simon
Date: Dec 22, 2023

#R1#
Walker throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ayako's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Walker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ayako scrambles back to his feet.
Ayako swings for the body but Walker moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Walker misses its target.
Walker keeps the fight on the outside.
Walker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sloppy strikes from Walker. Those never looked like landing.
Sean Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Walker swats away the attempt to clinch by Ayako.
Walker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ayako takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Walker tests Ayako's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ayako on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Walker throws a shot to the body.
Walker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ayako tries to clinch there but Walker circles away.
Walker jabs Ayako to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Walker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ayako at a distance.
Ayako closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ayako with a poor takedown
and Walker makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Walker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ayako on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Walker lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Walker jabs at Ayako's body.
Ayako fails with a takedown attempt.
Walker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Walker just misses with a punch to the body.
Ayako uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Walker.
Ayako wants to counter with a clinch but Walker pushes him away.
Ayako tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Walker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Walker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walker misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Ayako shoots in but no luck this time.
Sean Walker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akari Ayako.
Walker circles away from the clinch attempt.
No joy there for Walker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Walker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ayako with the counter takedown but Walker avoids it easily.
Walker takes a swing at Ayako's ribcage but misses.
Ayako takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ayako closes this distance looking for a takedown but Walker circles away.
Ayako swinging wildly here.
Ayako tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice jab there from Walker.
Walker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ayako has time to react.
Walker is looking to wear down Ayako with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ayako throws a one two combo.
Ayako throws a head kick that misses.
Walker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Ayako tries to clinch but Walker moves out of range.
Walker connects with a right hand. Ayako shakes it off.
Donk. Walker catches Ayako right on the button with a cross.
Walker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ayako.
Ayako will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Walker lands the left hand.
Ayako goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Walker appears to be looking for a big counter.
Walker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Walker lands with a right hand.
Walker connects with the punch.
Walker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ayako.
Ayako misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Walker is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ayako's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Walker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ayako scrambles back to his feet.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ayako takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Walker jabs at Ayako's body.
Walker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Walker moves out of range of the body kick.
Walker stuffs the takedown.
Ayako gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ayako tries to clinch but Walker moves out of range.
Walker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ayako manages to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Ayako's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Walker is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Walker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Walker scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Walker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Walker stuns Ayako with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ayako shoots in looking for a takedown but Walker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ayako's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It looked like Walker was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ayako takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Walker dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Walker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ayako.
Ayako moves in looking to clinch but Walker pushes him off.
Ayako is trying desperately to land a takedown but Walker is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Ayako.
Walker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ayako.
Ayako wants to counter the offense by Walker and move into the clinch position.
Ayako takes one on the button.
Walker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ayako was well out of range. Poor timing from Walker.
Ayako tries to score a power double leg takedown but Walker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ayako somewhat.
Ayako drops his hands momentarily and Walker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Walker catches Ayako right on the button with a cross.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Ayako might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Walker has got the better of the exchanges.
Walker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ayako avoids the body shot from Walker.
Walker misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Walker lands with a cross.
Ayako throws a head kick that misses
and Walker counters with a stiff right hand.
Walker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Walker wants it to stay on the feet.
Walker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ayako's head backwards.
Akari Ayako is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Walker scores with a shot to the body.
Walker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ayako misses with a head kick.
Ayako takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Walker scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Walker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ayako throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Walker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ayako throws a head kick that half lands.
No luck for Ayako with that takedown attempt.
Sean Walker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akari Ayako.#T2#
Walker lands with a shot to the body.
Ayako walks into a stiff left hand from Walker.
Walker scores with a decent looking hook.
That kick from Ayako tenderised Walker's leg. Walker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Walker jabs at Ayako's body.
Walker works over Ayako's head and body with a nice combination.
Ayako moves in looking to clinch but Walker pushes him off.
Walker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ayako under the eye.
Walker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Walker scores with a body shot.
Walker lands with a good body shot.
Ayako will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Walker was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
Ayako takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sean Walker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Walker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ayako throws a right hand that Walker ducks under and follows up with a left that Walker also avoids with ease.
Walker lands a nice looking body shot.
Ayako takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ayako shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Walker as he jumps to the side.
Ayako tries to clinch
and Walker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Walker lands a body shot.
Ayako takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Walker throws a combination. Ayako tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ayako moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Walker tests Ayako's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Walker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ayako can do to turn this around?
Walker scores with a sloppy right hand. Ayako should have avoided that one. #ROC#Ayako is rocked!#T4#
Walker lands with a cross.
Ayako is still on wobbly legs! Can Walker finish him?
Ayako tries to clinch there but Walker circles away.
Walker scores with a hook to the body. Ayako takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Walker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ayako on the side of the head.
Ayako shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ayako is breathing heavily.
Walker cracks Ayako on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Ayako falls backwards against the cage. Walker follows up with more strikes that drop Ayako to his knees. Walker keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Ayako! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean Walker!

Event: VF 8: Richardson Vs. Harrison
Date: Dec 08, 2023

#R1#
Harrison jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Richardson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Harrison throws a nice looking combination but Richardson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Harrison feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Richardsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Harrison throws a looping overhand right but Richardson ducks down to avoid it.
Harrison throws a nice looking combination but Richardson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Harrison slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2#
Richardson gets tackled into the cage by Harrison. Harrison maintains the clinch.
Harrison is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Harrison taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Richardson. #BC2#
Harrison breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harrison takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Richardson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harrison.
A counter left hand to the body from Richardson misses its target.
Richardson lands a body shot.
Harrison swings widly with a right hand
and Richardson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Harrison thinking.
Richardson misses with a double jab.
Richardson throws a hook but Harrison blocks it.
Richardson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Richardson misses with a hook.
Harrison looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Harrison throws a hook but Richardson blocks it.
Harrison swings away with a body shot that misses
and Richardson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harrison lands the left hand.
Harrison connects with a body shot that sends Richardson's belly button to the back.
Harrison tries to clinch up
and Richardson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Walter Harrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harrison fails in his attempt to clinch.
Richardson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Richardson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Harrison takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Richardson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harrison lands a really nice looking cross but Richardson seems unphased.
Richardson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
Harrison pushes Richardson up against the cage in a clinch.
Harrison is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Richardson letting Harrison take a breather here.
Harrison receives a warning from the referee for stalling.#T3#
Richardson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Harrison is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Harrison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Richardson misses.
Harrison throws out a counter right but Richardson avoids it with no problem.
Harrison misses with a looping right.
Richardson loads up on a big right hand but Harrison slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Harrison on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Harrison lands a jab.
Harrison tries to close the distance and clinch but Richardson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Richardson misses the target.
Harrison lands with a nice body punch.
Harrison with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Richardson misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheers as Richardson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Harrison doesn't seem phased though.
Richardson moves out of range as Harrison strikes.
Harrison is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Richardson.
Harrison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harrison jabs at Richardson's body.
Harrison looks to land a combination but Richardson avoids it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Richardson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Harrison.
Harrison tries to clinch but Richardson moves away
and Richardson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sloppy strikes from Harrison. Those never looked like landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Richardson misses its target.
Harrison throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Richardson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A big left from Harrison misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Walter Harrison dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Richardson lands a lovely overhand right.
Harrison connects with a good right hand that stumbles Richardson. Richardson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Harrison misses with a hook.
Richardson throwing a counter right hand but Harrison manages to avoid it.
We've been informed that Harrison has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Harrison tries to clinch
and Richardson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Harrison gets a clinch. #BC2#
Harrison breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big left from Richardson misses.
Richardson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Walter Harrison seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Harrison moves to clinch but Richardson breaks away
and Richardson counters with a stiff right hand.
Harrison tries to clinch up but Richardson circles away and keeps his distance.
Richardson throws a lazy right hand but Harrison sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Harrison misses with a hook to the body
and Richardson counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Richardson takes a jab right on the kisser.
A swing and a miss from Harrison.
Harrison feints a jab promting Richardson to slip. Harrison then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Richardson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Richardson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Harrison finds it's way round the side to connect with Richardson's head.
Harrison misses with a looping right.
Richardson takes a swing at Harrison's ribcage but misses.
Richardson takes one to the side of the head.
Richardson loads up on a big right hand but Harrison slips the punch.
Harrison unleashes a big counter combination but Richardson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Richardson throws a series of strikes that have Harrison backpedaling. #CL2#
Harrison clinches up with Richardson and pushes him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harrison holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Harrison tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Harrison tries to stall but Richardson uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #BC2#
Harrison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Richardson looks to land a combination but Harrison avoids it well.
Harrison misses with a body shot
and Harrison takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Richardson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Harrison looks to land a right hand but Richardson moved out of range.#CL2#
Richardson tries to keep at a distance but Harrison has taken the fight into the clinch.
Harrison trying to stall but Richardson improves his position.
A head punch on the inside from Harrison fails to land. #BC2#
Harrison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Richardson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harrison manages to avoid it.
Richardson cracks a nice hook into Harrison's ribs.
Harrison throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Richardson to counter with a crisp jab.
Harrison scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheers as Harrison lands an impressive looking overhand right. Richardson doesn't seem phased though.
Harrison misses with a right hand
and Richardson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Harrison with a nice cross.
Harrison takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Harrison misses with a left hand
and Richardson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Harrison is breathing heavily.
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!
Harrison doesn't manage to clinch there - Richardson circles away.
Richardson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harrison.
Richardson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harrison.#T4#
Harrison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Richardson.
Harrison takes a swing at Richardson's ribcage but misses.
Harrison misses with a double jab.
Harrison misses with a body punch
letting Richardson counter with a right hand.
Richardson throws a combination. Harrison tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Harrison throws a nice looking combination but Richardson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Richardson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harrison.
It looked like Richardson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Harrison misses with a body shot.
Harrison takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Richardson just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harrison. Richardson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Richardson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Richardson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harrison throws out the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Justin Richardson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Harrison uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Harrison tries to clinch but Richardson moves out of range. #CL2#
Harrison takes the fight into the clinch.
Harrison swings wildly with an uppercut but Richardson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harrison lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Harrison breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrison throws a hook but Richardson blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Richardson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Harrison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Richardson throws out the jab.
Jab from Richardson.
Harrison is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Harrison staying out of range there.#T1#
Harrison swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Harrison misses with a straight right.
Richardson lands a lovely overhand right.
Harrison throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Richardson slips a jab from Harrison.
Harrison connects with a looping right hand.
Harrison takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Richardson throws an overhand right that lands on Harrison's shoulder, as Harrison tries to avoid the shot.
Harrison throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Richardson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Richardson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Richardson looks to land a combination but Harrison avoids it well.
The crowd cheers as Harrison lands an impressive looking overhand right. Richardson doesn't seem phased though.
Richardson cracks Harrison with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harrison looks to land a right hand but Richardson moved out of range.
Richardson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harrison.
Harrison misses with the combination.
Harrison rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Richardson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheers as Harrison lands an impressive looking overhand right. Richardson doesn't seem phased though.
A shot to the liver by Richardson. Beautiful body shot.
Harrison misses the jab.
Harrison swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Richardson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harrison blocks a jab.
Harrison let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Harrison misses with a two punch combination.
Richardson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T3#
A big left from Richardson misses.
Richardson dips to his left and cracks Harrison with an uppercut!#ROC#Harrison is rocked!
Harrison throws a lazy uppercut
and Richardson counters with a stiff right hand.
Harrison is still on wobbly legs! Can Richardson finish him?
Harrison tries to close the distance and clinch but Richardson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Richardson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Richardson cracks a nice hook into Harrison's ribs.
Richardson throws a hook to the side of Harrison's head but Harrison sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Harrison misses with a jab to the body
and Richardson counters with a left to the body.
Harrison just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Richardson. Beautiful body shot.
Richardson lands a nice shot to the body.
Richardson cracks Harrison with a good jab.
Richardson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Richardson drops Harrison with a huge uppercut! Harrison drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Richardson is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Richardson!
Justin Richardson is the new lightweight champion!
Justin Richardson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: HRL39
Date: Dec 02, 2023

#R1#
Pavlovich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baranov.
A lazy left from Baranov finds it's target.
Some wild striking there from Pavlovich.
Pavlovich throws a series of punches but Baranov avoids them all with ease.
Pavlovich missing with a left hand there. Baranov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Baranov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pavlovich throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Baranov.
Pavlovich throws a right hand that misses
and Pavlovich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pavlovich slips under a jab.
Pavlovich connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Baranov connects with the punch.
Pavlovich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Baranov digs a good hook to Pavlovich's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pavlovich lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Pavlovich misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Baranov counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Pavlovich throws a body kick that misses
and Baranov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Baranov tries to bum rush Pavlovich with a series of wild strikes but Pavlovich uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Baranov cracks a nice hook into Pavlovich's ribs.
Baranov dodges the punch combination from Pavlovich.
Pavlovich defending well as Baranov loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Pavlovich finds it's way through Baranov's defenses.
Pavlovich lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baranov circles away quickly and effectively.
Baranov unleashes a big counter combination but Pavlovich bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pavlovich misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Baranov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pavlovich lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baranov circles away quickly and effectively.
Baranov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pavlovich on the side of the head.
Pavlovich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Baranov connects with a body shot.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pavlovich throws a jab when Baranov was well out of range.
Baranov throws a counter combo.
Pavlovich throws a hook to the side of Baranov's head but Baranov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Baranov connects with a body shot that sends Pavlovich's belly button to the back.
A nice combination there by Baranov.
Jan Pavlovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pavlovich throws a nice looking combination but Baranov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Baranov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pavlovich doesn't seem bothered though.
Pavlovich is breathing heavily.
Pavlovich throws a right hand that misses
and Pavlovich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Baranov scores with a three punch combo! #ROC2#Pavlovich is rocked!
Pavlovich misses with a double jab
and Baranov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Oh Pavlovich is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Baranov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Baranov feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Pavlovich crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vladimir Baranov!

Event: VF 7: Khan Vs. Galanis
Date: Dec 01, 2023

#R1#
Walker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Walker takes a swing at Choi's ribcage but misses.
Walker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Walker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Walker does it's job there.
Walker throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A nice combination there by Walker.
Sloppy strikes from Walker. Those never looked like landing.
Walker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Choi manages to avoid it.
Choi shoots in but no luck this time.
Walker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Walker misses with the combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Choi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Walker looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Choi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Walker has escaped the position, nice work there.
Walker is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T1##SU2#
Choi decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Walker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Choi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Walker.
Danga de danga de dang - Walker scores with a four punch combination!
Walker throws a body punch but Choi moves out of range.
Choi tries to close the distance and clinch but Walker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Walker looks to score with a jab to the body but Choi is just out of range.
Sean Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walker blocks the body kick.
Choi moves forwards but Walker connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Choi fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Walker.#T2#
Walker swats away the attempt to clinch by Choi.
Choi throws a chopping leg kick but Walker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Walker is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Choi tries to clinch but Walker is having none of it.
Sean Walker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Choi wants to clinch but Walker slips to the side
and Walker counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Choi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Walker to the ground. Choi is now in Walker's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Choi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Choi looking to sit in guard and control but Walker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SU#
Walker stands up and waves to Choi to follow him. #T3#
Walker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Choi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice cross by Walker.
Walker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Choi shoots in looking for a takedown but Walker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Choi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sean Walker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cyrus Choi.
Choi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Walker avoids it really well and circles away.
Choi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Walker is looking to wear down Choi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Walker stuffs the takedown.
Walker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Walker scores with a punch to the head.
Walker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Choi doesn't seem bothered though.
Left hook, right uppercut from Walker.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Choi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch combination from Walker misses.
Choi tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab lands there for Walker.
Walker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Walker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Walker misses the shot to the body.
Choi shapes to counter with a head kick.
Choi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Walker defends well and Choi ends up having to push Walker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Walker swats away the attempt to clinch by Choi.
Walker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Choi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Walker's waist but Walker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Choi off to one side.
Walker appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Walker dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Choi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Walker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Walker scores with a hook to the body. Choi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Walker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Choi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Walker to score with a decent uppercut.
Walker avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Walker lands a slapping body shot.
Walker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Choi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Choi shoots in for a takedown but Walker shows good takedown defense.
Choi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Choi misses with a takedown
and Walker counters with a stiff right hand.
Choi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Choi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sean Walker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cyrus Choi.
Walker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Choi.
Walker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Choi under the eye.
Walker lands with a shot to the body.
Cyrus Choi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Choi misses with a takedown
and Walker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Choi thinking.
Choi looks to clinch
and Walker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Choi is looking to clinch.
Walker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Choi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Choi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Choi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Walker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Walker misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Walker throws a series of punches but Choi moves out of range.
Choi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Walker defends it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Choi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Choi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Choi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Choi wants to clinch
and Walker makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Walker jabs Choi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Choi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Walker makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice body punch from Walker.
Choi throws a head kick but Walker moves out of range.
Walker lands a jab to the nose.
Walker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Choi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Walker tries to avoid it but Choi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Walker to the ground. Walker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Walker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Choi is breathing heavily.
Walker lands with an overhand left.
Walker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
Choi misses with a takedown
and Walker counters with a right hand to the body.
Choi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Walker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Donk. Walker catches Choi right on the button with a cross.
Sean Walker is winning the standup battle so far.
Walker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Walker lands with a nice body punch.
Choi takes one to the side of the head.
Choi has his takedown stuffed
and Walker counters with a stiff right hand.
A lazy left from Walker finds it's target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Choi.
It looked like Walker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Choi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walker misses with a series of wild punches.
Choi misses with a takedown
and Walker counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Walker leaves Choi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Walker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Walker scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Walker goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Walker just misses with a punch to the body.
Walker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Choi momentarily.
Walker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#ROC#Choi is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Walker dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Walker misses with a double jab.
Choi dodges the punch combination from Walker.
Walker cracks Choi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Choi wants to clinch
and Walker counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Walker.
Walker swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Walker slips a straight right by Choi.
A jab from Walker finds it's way through Choi's defenses. #T1#
Choi shoots in but Walker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Walker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Walker misses the shot to the body.
Choi shoots in for a takedown but Walker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Walker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Walker scores with the left hand. Choi knows he should have avoided that one.
Choi darts in looking for a takedown but Walker gets double underhooks and turns Choi into the cage.
Sean Walker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cyrus Choi.
Choi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Walker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Walker connects with a jab.
Choi darts in looking for a takedown but Walker gets double underhooks and turns Choi into the cage.
Walker pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Choi back to the cage. Walker follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Choi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Choi needs to keep his hands up - Walker had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Choi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Walker defends it nicely.
Sean Walker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Choi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Choi doesn't manage to clinch there - Walker circles away.
Choi wants to clinch up but Walker keeps it at a distance.
Choi tries for a takedown but Walker circles away easily
and Walker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Choi thinking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Choi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Choi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Walker swivels and escapes.
Walker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Choi can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheers as Walker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Choi doesn't seem phased though.
Walker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T3#
Walker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Choi's head backwards.
Walker lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Walker scores with a four punch combination!
Walker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Walker misses with a body shot.
Choi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Choi shoots in but Walker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Walker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Walker lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walker lands a nice hook to Choi's body. Choi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Choi fails with a takedown attempt. #T4#
Walker scores with a sloppy right hand. Choi should have avoided that one.
Walker lands a nice shot to the body.
Walker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Choi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Walker defends it nicely.
Walker jabs Choi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Choi throws a lazy head kick
and Walker makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cyrus Choi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Choi takes one on the chin but seems OK.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:25
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:25
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Walker!

Event: HRL38
Date: Nov 26, 2023

#R1#
Noi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kornel loads up on a big right hand but Noi slips the punch.#CL#
Noi closes the distance and clinches.
Noi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Noi stalling the fight.
Kornel is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kornel looking for a takedown.
Noi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kornels head.
Kornel is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Boon Nam Noi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Szekely Kornel.
Noi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kornel backwards.
Noi lands a hook that snaps the head of Kornel backwards.
Noi has Kornel pushed against the cage.
Noi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Noi lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T1#
Noi is leaning against Kornel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Noi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kornel wants a takedown.
A short right from Noi.
Noi is stalling here.
Noi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Noi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Noi seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Noi digs a right hand into Kornel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kornel's gas tank.
A body shot lands from Noi.
Noi is pushing Kornel up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Noi pushes Kornel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Kornel is working for takedown but Noi is calmly controlling the position for now.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Noi lands a nice shot to the body.
Kornel tries to score a body lock takedown but Noi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kornel changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Noi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kornel misses with a right hand #CL#
and Noi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Noi is struggling to control the position.
A right hand to the body from Noi.
Noi lands a shot to the body.
Kornel looks winded!
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!
Noi stalling.
Noi stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Boon Nam Noi.
Kornel misses with a hook
and Noi counters with a nice kick to the body.
Noi keeps Kornel at a distance using the push kick. #T3#
Noi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kornel takes a step back to recover.
Boon Nam Noi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the body from Kornel misses
and Noi counters with a thumping low kick.
Noi scores with a head kick.
Kornel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Noi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Noi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kornel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Noi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kornel looks to land a left hand but Noi moved out of range nicely.
Noi throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL#
Noi closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noi presses Kornel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Noi stalling the fight. #T4#
Noi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Noi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Noi is struggling to control the position.
A right handed body shot lands from Noi.
Noi leaning against his opponent.
A nice right hand lands inside from Noi.
Noi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Noi is pressed up against the cage. Kornel has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Noi down to the mat. Noi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Noi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kornel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kornel keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Noi clinches up with Kornel and pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Boon Nam Noi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kornel misses with a body shot
and Noi counters with a head kick. That will keep Kornel thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #CL#
Noi has closed the distance and engaged Kornel in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Noi.
Kornel tries to score a body lock takedown but Noi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kornel is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nice body punch from Noi - that landed with a thud.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Noi.
Noi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Noi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Noi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kornel backwards.
Kornel looking for a takedown.
Boon Nam Noi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Szekely Kornel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noi lands a body punch.
Noi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Noi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kornel is breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Noi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kornels head. #T1#
Noi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Noi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Noi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kornel up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Noi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Noi avoiding damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Noi.
Noi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Boon Nam Noi.#CL#
Noi instigates a clinch. #T2#
A left hand lands to the body for Noi.
Kornel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A body shot lands from Noi.
A nice right hand lands inside from Noi.
Noi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Noi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kornel or not.
Noi stalling in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Noi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kornel or not.
Noi presses Kornel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Noi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kornel can do to turn this around?
Kornel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Noi is struggling to control the position.
Noi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
Noi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Noi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Noi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Noi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Noi.
Boon Nam Noi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Noi effectively controlling the action here.
Kornel goes for a takedown in the clinch but Noi prevents it.
Noi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kornel backwards.
A short body shot lands from Noi as the two fighters clinch.
Noi taking a breather.#T4#
Noi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kornel is looking for a takedown.
Noi lands a nice shot to the body.
Noi stops a takedown attempt from Kornel.
Noi stalling.
Noi lands with a short shot to the head.
Noi lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Noi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Noi.
Kornel goes for a takedown attempt but Noi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Noi has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Boon Nam Noi dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Noi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kornel.
A shot to the body from Kornel misses
and Noi counters with a head kick. That will keep Kornel thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kornel misses with a body shot
and Noi counters with a head kick.
Noi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kornel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Noi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kornel on the side of the head.#ROC#Kornel is rocked!
Kornel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noi was well out of range. Poor timing from Kornel.
Noi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kornel steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Noi. That one must have hurt.
Noi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kornel takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kornel is still on wobbly legs! Can Noi finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kornel shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Noi counters with a perfectly timed head kick, knocking Kornel out cold! Wow, that took some serious skill and not a little luck! Noi is taking it in his stride though, strolling around like it's no big deal. What a guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Boon Nam Noi!
After the big win, Boon Nam Noi made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Northern Zombie and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: VF 6: Peto Vs. McTavish
Date: Nov 24, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Shawty tries to sprawl but Johnson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Shawty has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.
Shawty is looking to improve his position. #SU2#
Johnson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #TD2#
Johnson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Shawty looking to control.
Shawty looking for a sweep. Not yet Shawty, not yet.
Shawty pulls Johnson in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Johnson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Shawty, up you get!
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Shawty moves out of range easily.
Shawty changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Johnson closes the distance and pushes Shawty back into the cage.#T1##TD2#
Johnson lands a takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shawty is on top in guard. #REVR#
Johnson wants to sweep here but Shawty controlling him for the moment.
Shawty slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom here.
Shawty works to advance to full mount. Johnson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Johnson is in all sorts of trouble here. #SUB#
Shawty looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Johnson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Shawty. #SUB#
Shawty has hold of Johnson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Johnson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #T2##SUB#
Shawty working for a submission but Johnson is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Shawty with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Shawty has control of Johnson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Johnson regains control of the situation pretty easily. #SUB#
Shawty with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #SUB#
Shawty is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Johnson is surviving well by controlling Shawty's body position as best he can. #T3#
Shawty prevents Johnson from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Shawty with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #SUB#
Shawty looking for a guillotine from mount but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shawty. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson can't escape the position. #SUB#
Shawty looking for a guillotine from mount but Johnson is having none of it. #SUB#
Shawty has control of Johnson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Johnson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Johnson is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Johnson tries to hold on but Shawty pushes him away.
Johnson is looking to improve his position but Shawty isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Johnson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Shawty.
Johnson working to try and regain half guard. #SUB#
Johnson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Shawty. #SUB#
Shawty is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Johnson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Johnson shrugs it off. #SUB#
Johnson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Shawty. #SUB#
Shawty has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Johnson is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Shawty!

Event: SSD 4: Knox's Nightmare
Date: Nov 19, 2023

#R1#
Souza lands a nice hook to Kim's body. Kim takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kim swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Souza counters by moving into the clinch.
Souza cracks Kim with a nice body shot.
Souza lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kim or not.
Souza lands a shot to the body.
Kim changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Souza fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Some wild striking there from Kim.
Souza lands with a straight right. Kim didn't see that one coming.
Souza fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim throws a head kick that misses.
Souza avoids the head kick by Kim.
Kim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Souza connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Kim throws a lazy head kick
and Souza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Souza lands with a good body shot.#CL2#
Souza rushes Kim and presses him up against the ropes.
Kim is looking for a takedown.
Souza gets underhooks to prevent Kim's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Han Seul Kim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Souza lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Souza has Kim pressed against the ropes.
Kim tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Souza smiles and moves away.
Kim takes one on the button.
Kim tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Souza manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Souza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T2#
Souza avoids the head kick by Kim.
Souza throws out a counter right but Kim avoids it with no problem.
Kim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kim throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Souza holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Souza lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kim or not.
Souza gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kim.
Kim is breathing heavily.
Souza lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Souza gets through Kim's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Souza stalls.
Souza lands with a left to the head.
Souza works on Kim's body with a couple of short punches.
Souza stops a takedown attempt from Kim.
Kim tries to score a body lock takedown but Souza shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Souza softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Souza prevents a takedown attempt there. #T3#
Souza scores with a shoulder strike.
Souza leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Souza stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short right from Souza on the inside.
Souza controlling the action here for a moment.
Kim changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Souza fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kim throws a head kick that misses.
A nice side step and Souza releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL2#
Souza gets a clinch.
Souza dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Kim goes for a takedown in the clinch but Souza prevents it. #T4#
A hook to the body from Souza.
Nice body punch from Souza.
Souza lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Souza softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Souza lands a right hand.
Souza working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Souza lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Souza gets through Kim's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kim is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Souza gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kim tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've been informed that Souza has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Souza is struggling to control the position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Souza.#BC2#
Souza breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Souza rushes Kim and presses him up against the ropes.#T5#
A short right from Souza.
Kim is looking for a takedown.
A left hand lands to the body for Souza.
A left hand lands to the body for Souza.
Kim tries for a takedown. No joy.
Souza lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Souza lands with a short shot to the head.
Kim's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kim being controlled against the ropes.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Souza manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Souza receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Souza stalling in the clinch. #T6#
Souza lands with a short shot to the head.
Souza lands a nice uppercut.
Kim is trying to drag Souza to the mat but Souza just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Souza lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
Kim letting Souza take a breather here.
A right hand to the body from Souza.
A frustrated look appears on Kim's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kim letting Souza take a breather here.
Kim is looking to take this one to the mat.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Souza.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rafael Souza.#CL2#
Souza forces Kim back against the ropes and clinches.
Souza lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kim.#T7#
Kim is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Souza pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Souza lands a shoulder strike.
Kim goes for a takedown in the clinch but Souza prevents it. #BC2#
Souza breaks from the clinch.
Souza scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kim doesn't seem bothered though.
Souza connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kim. Kim circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL2#
Souza closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Souza.
Kim being controlled against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Souza.
Kim is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Souza pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short uppercut from Souza. #T8#
Kim has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Souza avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Souza makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Souza creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kim is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Souza lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Souza scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Souza is struggling to control the position.
Kim wants to take the fight to the mat but Souza manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Souza scores with a nice hook to the head.
Souza lands with a light punch inside.
Souza digs a right hand into Kim's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kim's gas tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Souza. #ROC2#Kim is rocked!
Souza throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Souza content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short right from Souza.
Souza stops a takedown attempt from Kim. #T9#
Souza lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kim backwards. #BC2#
Souza breaks from the clinch.
Souza scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
Souza gets a clinch.
Kim has Souza pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Souza manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Souza softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Souza lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Souza content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Souza scores with a shot to the side of Kim's head.
Souza slows down the pace here.
Kim wants a takedown but no success here.
Souza is pushing Kim up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Souza content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rafael Souza dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R2#
A combination from Souza does no damage.
Souza fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kim on the side of the head.
Kim throws a lazy head kick
and Souza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Souza has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kim wants to take the fight to the mat but Souza manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Souza lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Souza taking a breather.
Souza has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kim drops down looking for an ankle pick but Souza pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim tries to clinch but Souza moves away
and Souza counters with a nice uppercut.
Souza has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Souza throws a combination that misses
enabling Kim to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kim moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Souza stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
A low kick from Kim misses #CL2#
and Souza counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Souza makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Souza working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oh Kim is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Souza scores with a hook to the body.
Kim seems to have got his legs back now.
Souza scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kim has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Souza after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Han Seul Kim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Souza is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kim's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A left hand lands to the body for Souza. #BC2#
Souza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Souza has knocked Kim down with a huge combo! Souza steps away and waves a wobbly Kim back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#It looks like Han Seul Kim has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Souza has Kim up against the ropes in a clinch.
Souza lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Souza stops a takedown attempt from Kim. #BC2#
Souza's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Souza works over Kim's head and body with a nice combination.
Kim takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Souza connects with a right hand. Kim shakes it off.
Rafael Souza seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Souza fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kim looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Souza cracks a nice hook into Kim's ribs.
Rafael Souza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
An inside leg kick from Kim misses.
Kim takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice shot by Souza.
Souza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Souza lands a nice shot that snaps Kim's head back.
Kim takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Souza connects with a body shot.
Souza with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2#
Souza closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Rafael Souza seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kim is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Souza lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kim backwards.
Souza stalling the fight.
Kim wants to take the fight to the mat but Souza manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Souza. #T4#
Souza scores with a shoulder strike.
Souza lands a nice uppercut.
Souza is working Kim over against the ropes.
Kim drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Souza is working Kim over against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Souza leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Souza softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Souza lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kim backwards.
Souza stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Souza.#BC2#
Souza breaks the clinch. #T5##CL2#
Souza clinches.
Souza lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Souza breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Souza has Kim up against the ropes in a clinch.
Souza holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Souza lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Souza manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC2#
Souza manages to break the clinch.
Kim takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kim pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T6#
Kim has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Souza counters by moving into the clinch.
Souza lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kim backwards.
Souza leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Souza scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kim is looking for a takedown.
Souza lands a body shot.
Souza is pushing Kim up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Souza lands a left hand.
Souza lands a left hand. #T7#
A short left from Souza.
Kim is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Souza lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Souza lands with a right to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Souza lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Souza breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Souza throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kim gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL2#
Souza pushes Kim up against the ropes in a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Souza.
Rafael Souza is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T8#
Souza is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kim drops down looking for an ankle pick but Souza pulls his leg out and moves away.
Souza connects with a right hand. Kim shakes it off.
Kim tries for a takedown but Souza circles away easily
and Souza counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kim takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Han Seul Kim is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kim with a poor takedown
and Souza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kim takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kim takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Han Seul Kim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T9##CL2#
Souza has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kim drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Souza taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kim looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Souza lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Souza's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Souza is struggling to control the position.
Kim misses with a knee to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rafael Souza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Souza 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 16:20
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 16:20
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 16:20

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafael Souza!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 14, 2023

#R1#
Hopkins tries to clinch up but Baranov circles away and keeps his distance.
Hopkins wants to clinch.
Hopkins tries to clinch there but Baranov circles away.
Hopkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baranov throws out the jab.
Hopkins on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Baranov throws a jab when Hopkins was well out of range.
Hopkins is looking to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Baranov. Those never looked like landing.
Baranov sets himself, and Hopkins steps forward looking for the clinch! Baranov avoids it this time.
Hopkins tries to clinch but Baranov is having none of it.
Izayah Hopkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopkins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2#
Hopkins forces Baranov back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baranov is looking to break free of the clinch but Hopkins has double underhooks.
Baranov just leaning against Hopkins, taking a breather.
Hopkins misses with a body punch.
Baranov tries to break free but Hopkins pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Hopkins working aggressively here.
Hopkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Baranov controls his hands.
Hopkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Baranov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopkins misses with the head strike.
Hopkins tries a body shot but Baranov blocks it.
Baranov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hopkins's elbow.
Hopkins lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopkins.
Hopkins prevents Baranov from breaking the clinch.
Baranov blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Baranov is looking to break free of the clinch but Hopkins has double underhooks.
Hopkins can't find room to land a body shot as Baranov controls the action.
Hopkins tries to throw a body punch but Baranov avoids it by throwing Hopkins back against the cage.
Hopkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Hopkins on the inside.
Hopkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hopkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hopkins tries to work over Baranov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hopkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Baranov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopkins misses with a body punch.
Hopkins can't find room to land a body shot as Baranov controls the action. #T3#
Baranov prevents a body shot from Hopkins.
Hopkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hopkins looks winded!
Hopkins scores with a hook to the body.
Hopkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baranov blocks a body shot from Hopkins.
Hopkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baranov is looking to break free of the clinch but Hopkins has double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Hopkins fails to land.
Baranov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hopkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hopkins tries to work over Baranov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baranov blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Baranov working hard to break the clinch.
Baranov blocking some punches.
Baranov wants to break free but Hopkins has control.
Hopkins can't find room to land a body shot as Baranov controls the action.
Baranov blocking some punches.
Baranov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hopkins keeps control of Baranov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hopkins can't find room to land a body shot as Baranov controls the action.
Hopkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baranov's elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hopkins working aggressively here.
Hopkins has a couple of punches blocked by Baranov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Izayah Hopkins dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Baranov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hopkins avoids the body shot from Baranov.
Hopkins walks into a straight right hand from Baranov.
Hopkins takes one to the side of the head.
Hopkins tries to close the distance and clinch but Baranov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hopkins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baranov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vladimir Baranov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big left from Baranov misses.
Hopkins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Baranov thuds a left hand into Hopkins's body.
Hopkins wants to clinch up but Baranov keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins tries to clinch up
and Baranov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hopkins is breathing heavily.
Baranov misses with a looping right.
Baranov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T1#
Some wild striking there from Baranov.
Baranov misses with an uppercut. Hopkins saw that one coming.
Vladimir Baranov is winning the standup battle so far.
Hopkins is looking to clinch but Baranov is avoiding it.
Baranov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sloppy strikes from Baranov. Those never looked like landing.
Hopkins tries to clinch up but Baranov circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Hopkins pushes Baranov up against the cage in a clinch.
Hopkins has a couple of punches blocked by Baranov.
Baranov prevents a body shot from Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a head punch that misses.
Baranov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hopkins has him pressed against the cage.
Hopkins has a couple of punches blocked by Baranov.
Baranov has had enough of the clinch but Hopkins keeps him there for the moment.
Baranov wants to get back to striking at distance but Hopkins won't allow it. #T2#
Hopkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hopkins misses with a punch to the body.
Baranov prevents a body shot from Hopkins.
Baranov is trying to break the clinch but Hopkins is controlling him.
Baranov wants to break free but Hopkins has control.
Hopkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hopkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baranov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hopkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Hopkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hopkins misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Hopkins tries to work over Baranov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baranov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baranov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hopkins prevents Baranov from breaking the clinch.
Baranov blocks a body shot from Hopkins.
Hopkins has a couple of punches blocked by Baranov.
Baranov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hopkins misses with the head strike.
Hopkins misses with a body punch.
Hopkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Baranov.
Baranov working hard to break the clinch.#T4#
Baranov wants to break free but Hopkins has control.
Hopkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hopkins has a couple of punches blocked by Baranov.
Hopkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hopkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hopkins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Baranov backwards.
Hopkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Baranov.
Hopkins has a couple of punches blocked by Baranov.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hopkins tries to work over Baranov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hopkins misses with a punch to the body.
Hopkins throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Vladimir Baranov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Hopkins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Baranov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hopkins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hopkins moves in looking to clinch but Baranov pushes him off.
Hopkins avoids the body shot from Baranov.
Hopkins now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL2#
Hopkins has closed the distance and engaged Baranov in a clinch.
Baranov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hopkins misses with a punch to the body.
Baranov can't break the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hopkins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hopkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hopkins throws a head punch that misses.
Baranov wants to get back to striking at distance but Hopkins won't allow it. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Hopkins fails to land.
Hopkins working aggressively here.
Hopkins working aggressively here.
Hopkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baranov is trying to break the clinch but Hopkins is controlling him.
Baranov is trying to force a seperation but Hopkins has the dominant position.
Baranov blocking some punches.
Hopkins misses with some punches.
Hopkins lands a shoulder strike.
Hopkins has a couple of punches blocked by Baranov.
Hopkins tries to throw a body punch but Baranov avoids it by throwing Hopkins back against the cage. #T2#
Baranov takes a shot to the head.
Baranov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Baranov is looking to break free of the clinch but Hopkins has double underhooks.
Hopkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hopkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baranov blocks an uppercut.
Hopkins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hopkins misses with some punches.
Hopkins can't find room to land a body shot as Baranov controls the action.
Baranov tries to break the clinch but Hopkins is controlling the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baranov. #T3#
Hopkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hopkins misses with some punches.
Hopkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Baranov.
Hopkins working aggressively here.
Hopkins has Baranov pressed against the cage, preventing Baranov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hopkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baranov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hopkins has him pressed against the cage.
Hopkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hopkins misses with some punches.
Hopkins misses with the head strike.
Hopkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Baranov uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Hopkins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hopkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Baranov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Hopkins fails to land.
Izayah Hopkins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Baranov tries to break the clinch but Hopkins is controlling the position.
Baranov tries to break the clinch but Hopkins is controlling the position.
Hopkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baranov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hopkins has Baranov pressed against the cage, preventing Baranov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hopkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baranov blocks a punch to the side of the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Izayah Hopkins!

Event: ALLSTAR FINAL
Date: Nov 12, 2023

#R1#
Iron Fist scores with a jab. Green acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A head kick misses from Iron Fist.
Iron Fist pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Green connects with a crisp jab.
Iron Fist throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Green counters with a nice uppercut.
Iron Fist dodges the punch combination from Green.
Iron Fist shapes to counter with a head kick.
Iron Fist tries a head kick but it misses.
Green tries to counter with a takedown but Iron Fist is quick to defend against it.
Green getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Green scores with a jab to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Iron Fist. Those never looked like landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Green misses with a series of wild punches.
Green cracks Iron Fist with a good jab.
Green moves away from the strike by Iron Fist.
Green appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Green is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Green avoids the head kick by Iron Fist.
Iron Fist wants to clinch.#T1#
Iron Fist misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Iron Fist has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Green finds it's way round the side to connect with Iron Fist's head.
Sloppy strikes from Iron Fist. Those never looked like landing.
Iron Fist tries a head kick but it misses.
Iron Fist rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Green moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Green.
Green blocks a head kick by Iron Fist.
Iron Fist looks winded!
Green bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Iron Fist's head.#ROC#Iron Fist is rocked!
Green keeps the fight on the outside.
Iron Fist is still on wobbly legs! Can Green finish him?
Green drops Iron Fist with a huge uppercut! Iron Fist drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Green is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jordan Green!

Event: ALLSTAR FINAL
Date: Nov 12, 2023

#R1#
Souza keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Paruzzi with a poor takedown
and Souza counters with a big head kick but Paruzzi shrugs it off.
Souza throws a front kick that sends Paruzzi stumbling back into the ropes.
Nice takedown defense from Souza. No joy for Paruzzi on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manuel Paruzzi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paruzzi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Paruzzi shoots in but Souza avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Paruzzi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Paruzzi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Souza napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Paruzzi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Paruzzi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Souza wants to get back to his feet but Paruzzi drags him back down.#SUB#
Paruzzi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Souza really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Paruzzi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Paruzzi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Paruzzi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Paruzzi is working to tighten his grip on Souza's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Souza has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Paruzzi is really squeezing tight and eventually Souza passes out! Paruzzi breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Manuel Paruzzi!

Event: VF 4: Jack Vs. Perez
Date: Nov 10, 2023

#R1#
Palmer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Palmer shoots in looking for a takedown but Peterson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Palmer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Peterson cracks Palmer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Palmer misses with a takedown attempt - Peterson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Palmer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Peterson.
Peterson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Peterson lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Palmer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #TD#
Palmer closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Palmer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Palmer is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Peterson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Palmer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Peterson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Palmer perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2#
Peterson is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Palmer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Peterson sees it coming and defends easily.
Palmer controlling the pace.
Peterson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Palmer.
Peterson trying to control here.
Palmer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Peterson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Palmer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Palmer drops an elbow to the side of Peterson's head.
Peterson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Palmer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Palmer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Peterson has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Palmer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Palmer has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Peterson defend it? Palmer steps over the head and cranks it - Peterson is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Palmer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Robert Palmer!

Event: VF 4: Jack Vs. Perez
Date: Nov 10, 2023

#R1#
Richardson throws an overhand right that lands on Enlow's shoulder, as Enlow tries to avoid the shot.
Enlow on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Richardson swings for the body but Enlow moves out of range.
Justin Richardson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Richardson. Enlow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Enlow bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Enlow is looking for the big counter here.
Richardson clobbers Enlow with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Richardson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Enlow moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richardson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Enlow shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Richardson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Enlow thinking. #T1#
Enlow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Richardson.
Richardson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Enlow.
Enlow closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Enlow looks for a takedown but Richardson sprawls well.
Justin Richardson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenlow Enlow.
Richardson throws a right and a left that Enlow avoids nicely.
Richardson leaves Enlow with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2#
Enlow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Enlow wants to clinch.
Enlow gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Richardson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Enlow.
Enlow swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Enlow misses with a takedown
and Richardson counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Richardson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Richardson looks to land a combination but Enlow avoids it well.
Enlow will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Enlow closes this distance looking for a takedown but Richardson circles away.
Enlow fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Enlow shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T4#
Richardson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Enlow was well out of range. Poor timing from Richardson.
Richardson throws a poor cross that misses
and Enlow counters with a left and a right that stings Richardson.
Richardson slaps away a takedown attempt from Enlow, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Richardson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Richardson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Enlow fails with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Richardson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Enlow moves to clinch but Richardson breaks away
letting Richardson counter with a right hand.
Richardson lands a nice shot to the body.
Enlow slips a jab and a cross from Richardson.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Enlow might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Richardson has got the better of the exchanges.
Richardson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Enlow.
Enlow is looking for the big counter here.
Justin Richardson is winning the standup battle so far.
Richardson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Enlow keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Richardson.
Enlow tries for a takedown but Richardson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Enlow bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Enlow tries to clinch there but Richardson circles away.
Enlow moves out of range of the strikes.
Enlow wants to counter the offense by Richardson and move into the clinch position.
Richardson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Richardson throws a hook but Enlow avoids it easily.
Enlow tries to clinch there but Richardson circles away.
Enlow tries to clinch there but Richardson circles away.
Enlow fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kenlow Enlow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Enlow slips a jab and a cross from Richardson. #T2#
Enlow shoots in looking for a takedown. Richardson tries to sprawl out of it but Enlow keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Richardson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Justin Richardson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenlow Enlow.
Enlow bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Justin Richardson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Enlow shoots in for a takedown but Richardson shows good takedown defense.
Enlow shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Richardson sprawls well. Richardson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Enlow gets slowly back to his feet.
Richardson misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Richardson leaves Enlow with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Enlow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Richardson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Enlow shoots and misses
and Richardson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Richardson throws a shot from downtown. Enlow moves away and avoids it.
Enlow takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Enlow with a nice cross.
Enlow wants to clinch.#T4#
Enlow tries for a takedown but Richardson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Richardson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Enlow looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Richardson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Enlow.
Enlow appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Richardson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and Richardson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Enlow shoots for a double leg takedown but Richardson sprawls well. He's pushed Enlow's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Enlow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Richardson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Enlow shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Richardson as he jumps to the side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Richardson dominated that second round.
That's time! Richardson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Enlow or perhaps it was just good defense by Richardson, which made it look bad.
Enlow moves out of range as Richardson strikes.
Richardson leaves Enlow with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Richardson looks to throw the jab but Enlow is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Enlow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Richardson.
Enlow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Richardson.
Enlow ducks under a wild hook from Richardson.#T1#
Enlow closes this distance looking for a takedown but Richardson circles away.
Justin Richardson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenlow Enlow.
Enlow closes this distance looking for a takedown but Richardson circles away.
Richardson throws a body shot but no joy.
Richardson misses the shot to the body.
Richardson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Enlow fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Richardson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Richardson sets himself, and Enlow steps forward looking for the clinch! Richardson avoids it this time.
Justin Richardson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Richardson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Enlow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Richardson lands with an uppercut that bounces Enlow off the cage and back into range.
Enlow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Richardson.
Enlow shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Richardson sprawls well. Richardson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Enlow gets slowly back to his feet.
Richardson tries to bum rush Enlow with a series of wild strikes but Enlow uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Enlow wants to clinch
and Richardson counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Richardson misses with a wild body shot.
Enlow wants to clinch.
It looked like Richardson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Enlow fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Enlow on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Richardson lands a jab to the nose.
Enlow changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Richardson tries to avoid it but Enlow manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Richardson to the ground. Richardson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Richardson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Enlow can do to turn this around?
Richardson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Enlow counters with a nice leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Richardson looks to land a right hand but Enlow moved out of range.
Kenlow Enlow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Richardson lands with an uppercut that bounces Enlow off the cage and back into range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Richardson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Richardson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:25
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Richardson!
A victorious Justin Richardson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Kenlow Enlow spoke after the fight, saying 'I want to still thank HXF for the support.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 09, 2023

#R1#
Noi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Noi is trying to counter with his kicks.
Noi scoring well with a low kick there.
Noi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kornel looks for a takedown but Noi sprawls well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kornel. Noi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Noi throws a leg kick which misses Kornel's front leg but catches the back leg as Kornel tries to avoid it.
Kornel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Kornel.
Noi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Kornel.
Noi scores with a head kick.
Kornel misses with a hook
and Noi counters with a nice leg kick.
Noi lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
A nice leg kick from Noi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kornel misses with a left hand
and Noi counters with a leg kick.
Szekely Kornel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kornel moves in looking to clinch but Noi pushes him off.
Kornel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Noi counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kornel is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Kornel throws an off balance right hand
and Noi counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A nice inside leg kick there by Noi. That's going to slow Kornel down.
Noi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kornel falls off balance throwing a combination #CL2#
and Noi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Noi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T2#
Kornel letting Noi take a breather here.
Noi continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Noi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Noi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Noi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Noi is pressed up against the cage. Kornel has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Noi down to the mat. Noi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Noi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kornel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kornel throws a hook but Noi avoids it easily.
Noi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Noi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Noi - that will leave a mark!
Kornel misses with a combination #CL2#
and Noi moves into the clinch.#T3#
Noi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Noi misses with a punch to the body.
Noi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kornel blocks a body shot from Noi.
Noi has a couple of punches blocked by Kornel.
Noi slows down the pace here.
Kornel is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Noi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Szekely Kornel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kornel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kornel has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Noi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Noi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Noi just leaning against Kornel, taking a breather.
Noi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T4#
Noi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kornel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kornel looking for a takedown.
Noi stalling in the clinch.
Noi slowing the pace effectively.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Boon Nam Noi.
Noi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kornel.
Boon Nam Noi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Noi closes the distance and pushes Kornel back into the cage.
A short right from Noi.
Kornel takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Noi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Noi.
Noi stalling the fight.
Noi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Noi misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Boon Nam Noi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kornel lands a body shot.
Noi moves out of range of the strikes.
Noi is trying to counter with his kicks.
Noi feints and then cracks Kornel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kornel down.
Kornel wants to clinch but Noi slips to the side
and Noi counters with a thumping low kick.
Kornel missing with a left hand there. Noi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Noi looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Kornel shoots in looking for a takedown but Noi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kornel's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Noi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Noi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kornel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kornel tries to clinch but Noi moves away
and Noi counters with a thumping low kick.
Noi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kornel misses with a left hand
and Noi counters with a thumping low kick. #CL2#
Noi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kornel is trying to drag Noi to the mat but Noi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T1#
Noi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Noi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kornel backwards.
Kornel has Noi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Noi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Szekely Kornel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Noi lands with a left to the head.
Noi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Noi controlling the action here for a moment.
A left hand lands to the body for Noi.
Noi presses Kornel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Noi.
Kornel is working for takedown but Noi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Noi stalling against the cage. #T2#
Noi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kornel's elbow.
Noi scores with a shot to the side of Kornel's head.
Noi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Noi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Noi scores with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kornel looking for a takedown.
Kornel has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Noi after a bit of a struggle.
Noi gets underhooks to prevent Kornel's takedown attempt.
Still in the clinch, Noi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Noi is stalling here.
Kornel is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Noi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Noi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Noi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T3#
Noi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Noi.
A shot in the inside from Noi.
Kornel is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Noi is defending well.
Boon Nam Noi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A body shot lands from Noi.
A right hand to the body from Noi.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Noi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Noi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Noi.
Noi lands a hook that snaps the head of Kornel backwards.
Noi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Noi.
Noi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kornel backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kornel tries to score a body lock takedown but Noi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Noi lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Noi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Noi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kornel backwards.
Noi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kornel can't get the takedown.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Noi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Noi pressing his opponent against the cage.
Noi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kornel.
A right hook to the body lands for Noi.
Noi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Noi taking a breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Boon Nam Noi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Noi.
Noi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kornel lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kornel misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Noi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Noi lands a head kick!
Kornel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Noi scores with a push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kornel tries for a takedown but Noi circles away easily
and Noi counters with an outside leg kick.
Kornel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Noi counters with a body kick that stops Kornel in his tracks momentarily.
Noi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kornel.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Noi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kornel sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Noi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Noi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kornel.
Noi throws a fast counter high kick but Kornel manages to duck under it in time.
Noi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Noi - that will leave a mark!
Kornel will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kornel has his takedown stuffed
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Noi scores with a push kick.
Noi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kornel is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Noi is looking to slow Kornel down with leg kicks.
Noi scores with a head kick. Kornel tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Noi darts in and clinches Kornel up against the cage.
Noi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Noi stalling against the cage.
Noi stops a takedown attempt from Kornel.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Szekely Kornel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kornel tries for a takedown but Noi manages to get underhooks.
Noi stalling the fight.
Noi scores with a shot to the side of Kornel's head.
Noi stalling in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Noi.
Noi lands a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Noi.
Noi digs a right hand underneath Kornel's ribcage. Kornel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Boon Nam Noi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Noi prevents a takedown attempt there.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Noi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Noi lands with a short shot to the head.
Noi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Noi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Szekely Kornel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee is keeping an eye on Noi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Noi lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Noi.
Noi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kornel.
A right handed body shot lands from Noi. #T4#
Noi avoiding damage.
Noi stalls.
Kornel has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Noi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Noi.
Noi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Noi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Noi.
A body shot lands from Noi.
Noi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kornel backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boon Nam Noi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Noi 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 25:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 26:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boon Nam Noi!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Boon Nam Noi made sure he mentioned Northern Zombie, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 07, 2023

#R1#
Souza lands with a hook. Kerekes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kerekes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Souza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kerekes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kerekes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Souza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A combination from Souza does no damage.
Kerekes misses with a hook to the body
and Souza counters with a series of strikes. Kerekes will be more careful next time no doubt.
Souza tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kerekes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kerekes takes a swing at Souza's ribcage but misses.
Kerekes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kerekes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A punch lands to the side of Souza 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Kerekes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kerekes throws a good cross that connects.
Kerekes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kerekes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Souza stuns Kerekes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kerekes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Souza seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kerekes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Souza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kerekes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Souza was well out of range. Poor timing from Kerekes.
Kerekes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Souza on the side of the head.
Souza tries to clinch there but Kerekes circles away.
Souza's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Souza duly obliges.
Souza slips a straight right by Kerekes.
Souza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kerekes was well out of range. Poor timing from Souza.
Souza throws a hook but Kerekes avoids it easily.
Kerekes cracks Souza with a right hand to the side of the head.
Souza moves out of range as Kerekes strikes.
Souza appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kerekes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Souza.
A shot to the liver by Souza. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kerekes slips a jab and a cross from Souza.
Kerekes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Souza throws out a powerful jab.
Kerekes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Souza looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lorant Kerekes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Souza.
Kerekes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Souza scores with a one two! Kerekes had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Souza takes one to the side of the head.
Souza defending well as Kerekes loads up on a big left hand.
Kerekes misses with a hook to the body
and Souza counters with a straight right hand.
Kerekes jabs Souza to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kerekes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Souza cracks Kerekes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
Kerekes missing with a left hand there. Souza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Souza is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kerekes.
Kerekes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Souza.
Souza throws out a loose jab but Kerekes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Souza dodges the punch combination from Kerekes.
Souza appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kerekes cracks Souza with a good jab.
Kerekes takes a swing at Souza's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Souza on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kerekes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Souza.
It looked like Souza was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kerekes.
Kerekes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kerekes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A jab lands there for Kerekes.
Souza tries to move into range but Kerekes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T4#
Souza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kerekes throws out the jab.
Souza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kerekes moves away.
Kerekes wants to counter the offense by Souza and move into the clinch position.
Kerekes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Souza dodges the punch combination from Kerekes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kerekes takes one to the side of the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kerekes, as that shot connected.
Kerekes misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Souza was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kerekes.
Souza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kerekes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Souza tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kerekes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kerekes looks to land a right hand but Souza moved out of range.
Kerekes misses with a shot to the body
and Souza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lorant Kerekes 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#
Kerekes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kerekes is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Souza.
Kerekes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Souza.
Kerekes blocks a jab.
Souza misses with the combination.
Kerekes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Souza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rafael Souza is winning the standup battle so far.
Souza throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Souza takes a swing at Kerekes's ribcage but misses.
Kerekes throws an off balance right hand
and Souza counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kerekes thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kerekes.
Kerekes blocks a jab.
Kerekes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Souza was well out of range. Poor timing from Kerekes.
A big right from Kerekes misses. #T1#
Souza swings away with a body shot that misses #CL2#
and Kerekes counters by moving into the clinch.
Souza lands with a left to the head.
Kerekes tries a body shot but Souza blocks it.
Souza has a couple of punches blocked by Kerekes.
Souza slowing the pace effectively.
Souza has Kerekes pushed against the cage.
Kerekes misses with some punches.
Stalling in the clinch from Souza.
Kerekes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Souza's elbow.
Souza is trying to push Kerekes away but Kerekes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kerekes struggles to land a body shot inside as Souza controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Souza.
Kerekes blocking some punches.
Souza slows down the pace here. #T2#
Kerekes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kerekes misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Souza creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Souza.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Souza.
Kerekes can't find room to land a body shot as Souza controls the action.
Kerekes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kerekes lands a right hand.
Kerekes digs a right hand underneath Souza's ribcage. Souza let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kerekes blocks a body shot from Souza.
Souza misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kerekes. #T3#
Kerekes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Souza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kerekes being controlled against the cage.
Souza tries to throw a body punch but Kerekes avoids it by throwing Souza back against the cage.
Kerekes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Souza's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kerekes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Souza's elbow.
Souza wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kerekes has him pressed against the cage.
Souza looking to stall.
Nice body punch from Kerekes. #T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Souza.
Souza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kerekes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kerekes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Souza backwards.
Souza just leaning against Kerekes, taking a breather.
Souza misses with a punch on the inside.
Souza blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kerekes letting Souza take a breather here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Souza.
Souza looking to slow down the pace here.
Kerekes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kerekes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Rafael Souza will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Nice defenses there by Souza.
Souza misses with a hook. Kerekes ducked under it nicely.
Kerekes lands a slapping body shot. #CL#
Souza closes the distance and clinches.
Kerekes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kerekes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Souza taking a breather.
Maybe Souza would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Kerekes struggles to land a body shot inside as Souza controls his hands.
Kerekes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza is trying to stall.
Kerekes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Souza struggles to land a body shot inside as Kerekes controls his hands.
Kerekes blocking some punches. #T1#
Souza tries a body shot but Kerekes blocks it.
Kerekes scores with a shot to the side of Souza's head.
Kerekes misses with some punches.
Souza blocks an uppercut.
Kerekes can't find room to land a body shot as Souza controls the action.
Souza stalling.
Kerekes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kerekes pushes Souza back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Souza.
Kerekes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Souza backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kerekes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kerekes.
A shot in the inside from Kerekes. #ROC2#Souza is rocked!
Kerekes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kerekes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kerekes. #T2#
Kerekes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from Kerekes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kerekes.
Kerekes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Souza wants to get back to striking at distance but Kerekes won't allow it.
Kerekes lands with a light punch inside.
Souza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kerekes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Souza wants to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Kerekes fails to land.
Kerekes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Souza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Kerekes.
Kerekes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Souza backwards. #T3#
Souza swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Souza lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kerekes backwards.
Kerekes lands a left hand.
Souza has a couple of punches blocked by Kerekes.
Kerekes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Souza is looking to control Kerekes's arms but Kerekes gets an underhook and turns him. Now Souza has his back to the cage.
Souza blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Souza creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kerekes is leaning against Souza and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kerekes tries to work over Souza's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Kerekes on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Kerekes.
Kerekes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kerekes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kerekes tries to throw a body punch but Souza avoids it by throwing Kerekes back against the cage. #T4#
Kerekes lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short uppercut from Kerekes.
Lorant Kerekes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kerekes has a couple of punches blocked by Souza.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Souza prevents a body shot from Kerekes.
A short left from Kerekes.
Kerekes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kerekes lands a body shot.
Souza is trying to break free.
Nice body punch from Kerekes - that landed with a thud.
Kerekes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kerekes fails to land.
Kerekes tries to throw a body punch but Souza avoids it by throwing Kerekes back against the cage.
Kerekes working aggressively here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lorant Kerekes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kerekes 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 07, 2023

#R1#
Walker lands a jab to the nose.
Walker lands a jab to the nose.
Walker throws a nice looking combination but Key bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Key displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Walker throws out the jab.
Key with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Walker lands with a right hand.
Key waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Walker.
Walker with a hook.
Walker swings for the body but Key moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Key misses the target.
Walker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Key throws a lazy right hand but Walker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Key misses with a hook.
Walker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Key.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walker lands with an uppercut that bounces Key off the cage and back into range.
Walker throws a jab when Key was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Key misses the target.
Key misses with a looping right.
Walker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Key throws out the jab.
Key misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Walker misses with a hook
and Key counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Key tries to move into range but Walker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Walker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Key.
Walker throws out a counter right but Key avoids it with no problem.
Walker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Key clinches.
Key lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Key tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Walker's elbow.
Walker tries to break free but Key pushes him back against the cage.
Key misses with a body punch.
Key lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Key lands an uppercut.
Key misses with a hook from the clinch.
Key working aggressively here. #T2#
Key misses with a short punch on the inside.
Walker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Walker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Walker blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Key tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Key really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Key lands a nice uppercut.
Key misses with a punch on the inside.
Key is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Walker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Walker is trying to push Key away but Key has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Still in the clinch, Key scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Walker blocks a body shot from Key.
Still in the clinch, Walker scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Key on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Key.
Walker is trying to break free.
Walker tries to circle away but Key has him pinned against the cage.
Key tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Key lands a left hand that snaps the head of Walker backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Key.
Key struggles to land a body shot inside as Walker controls his hands.
Key doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Walker prevents a body shot from Key. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Key fails to land.
Key makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Key keeps control of Walker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Walker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Key will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Walker up against the cage.
Key misses with some punches.
Key misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Walker prevents a body shot from Key.
Key goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Turk Key dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Walker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Walker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Walker misses with a left hand #KD#
and Key counters with a crisp right hand that drops Walker! Key lets Walker back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Walker is rocked!
Walker throws a big shot that misses.
Walker is still on wobbly legs! Can Key finish him?
Key throws an overhand right that drops Walker like a sack of potatoes! Key dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Turk Key!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 04, 2023

#R1#
Ferguson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ferguson looks to land a right hand but Rueng moved out of range.
Jab from Ferguson.
Rueng stuns Ferguson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ferguson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rueng.
Rueng quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Ferguson misses with a looping left.
Rueng keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a jab when Rueng was well out of range.
Ferguson throws a jab when Rueng was well out of range.
Rueng really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rueng defending well as Ferguson loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from Ferguson misses.
Rueng takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rueng takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rueng staying out of range there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferguson cracks a nice hook into Rueng's ribs.
Ferguson misses with a hook. Rueng ducked under it nicely.
Ferguson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Rueng on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ferguson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Ferguson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rueng looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice defenses there by Rueng.
Rueng appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rueng moves away from the strike by Ferguson.
An attempted straight right counter from Rueng misses the target.
Ferguson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rueng throws a sloppy head kick and Ferguson moves out of range easily.
Rueng takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ferguson throws a jab but it's blocked by Rueng.
Rueng avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ferguson takes a swing at Rueng's ribcage but misses.
Ferguson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rueng.
Rueng takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab from Ferguson misses.
Rueng fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ferguson just manages to avoid it.
Rueng walks into a jab.
Rueng lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ferguson keeps the fight on the outside.#T2#
Ferguson misses the shot to the body.
Rueng swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rueng displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ferguson throws out the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rueng staying out of range there.
Ferguson misses the body punch
and Rueng counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ferguson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rueng loads up on a big right hand but Ferguson slips the punch.
Ferguson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rueng.
Nice defenses there by Rueng.
Ferguson throws an overhand right that lands on Rueng's shoulder, as Rueng tries to avoid the shot.
Ferguson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ferguson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rueng looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A jab from Ferguson misses.
Rueng wants to clinch up but Ferguson keeps it at a distance.
Ferguson takes a swing at Rueng's ribcage but misses.
Ferguson takes a swing at Rueng's ribcage but misses.
Ferguson lands a nice looking body shot. #T3#
A left lands for Ferguson.
Rueng doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rueng displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ferguson throws out the jab.
Rueng swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rueng is looking to clinch.
Ferguson catches Rueng with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ferguson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rueng moves away.
It looked like Rueng wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ferguson scores with the left hand. Rueng knows he should have avoided that one.
Ferguson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rueng's head.
Ferguson throws a big shot that misses.
Ferguson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ferguson just misses with a punch to the body.
Ferguson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ferguson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rueng takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T4#
Rueng throws a body shot but no joy.
Ferguson jabs Rueng right on the nose. Rueng blinks but takes it well.
Ferguson connects with a right hand. Rueng shakes it off.#ROC2#Rueng is rocked!
Ferguson scores with a shot to the body.
Ferguson takes a swing at Rueng's ribcage but misses.
Rueng feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Rueng uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ferguson.
Rueng misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ferguson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rueng is breathing heavily.
Ferguson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rueng.
Rueng doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ferguson throws a looping overhand right but Rueng ducks down to avoid it.
Ferguson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rueng counters with a good, hard body kick but Ferguson shrugs it off.
Rueng uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferguson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferguson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rueng jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Ferguson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ferguson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jaylin Ferguson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ferguson lands a body shot.
Ferguson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ferguson misses with a looping right.
Rueng moves forwards but Ferguson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ferguson missing with a left hand there. Rueng was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rueng throws the left hand but Ferguson avoids the punch easily.
Rueng throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ferguson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ferguson throws a hook to the side of Rueng's head but Rueng sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ferguson tests Rueng's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ferguson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ferguson throws an overhand right that lands on Rueng's shoulder, as Rueng tries to avoid the shot.
Ferguson scores with a shot to the body.
Ferguson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ferguson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ferguson misses with a straight left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferguson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rueng counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Rueng keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ferguson.#T1#
Ferguson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rueng tries to clinch there but Ferguson circles away.
Jaylin Ferguson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rueng takes one on the button.
Ferguson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rueng walks into a jab.
Rueng bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ferguson throws out a loose jab but Rueng uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferguson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rueng staying out of range there.
Jaylin Ferguson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferguson missing with a left hand there. Rueng was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ferguson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ferguson throws a lazy right hand but Rueng sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ferguson misses with a straight left.
Rueng avoids the body shot from Ferguson.
Rueng thinks about countering with a body kick.#T2#
Rueng blocks a jab.
Rueng steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ferguson.
Nice defenses there by Rueng.
Rueng ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rueng keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ferguson.
Rueng avoids the body shot from Ferguson.
Rueng uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ferguson.
Ferguson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rueng's hands.
Ferguson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rueng tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ferguson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rueng.
Rueng throwing a counter right hand but Ferguson manages to avoid it.
Rueng throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ferguson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Ferguson misses.
Rueng slips a straight right by Ferguson.#T3#
Ferguson throws out a loose jab but Rueng uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rueng is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Good shot there by Ferguson.
Rueng takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ferguson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rueng counters with a nice kick to the body.
Ferguson scores with a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from Ferguson.
Rueng on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ferguson throws out a loose jab but Rueng uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rueng scores with a body shot.
Rueng is looking to clinch.
The fighters circling - Ferguson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rueng is looking to counter punch.
Rueng moves out of range of the strikes.
Rueng slips under a jab.
Ferguson throws a shot from downtown. Rueng moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Ferguson connects with a crisp jab.
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!
Ferguson throws a lazy right hand but Rueng sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rueng is looking to counter punch.
Ferguson lands with a straight right. Rueng didn't see that one coming.
Rueng takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ferguson misses with a hook.
Rueng looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Rueng looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ferguson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ferguson throws a looping overhand right but Rueng ducks down to avoid it.
And Rueng counters with a quick kick to the body but Ferguson blocks it.
Ferguson throws a shot from downtown. Rueng moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Rueng wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rueng takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ferguson misses the jab.
Rueng throwing a counter right hand but Ferguson manages to avoid it.
Ferguson ducks under a wild hook from Rueng.
Ferguson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Ferguson misses the target.
Rueng is looking to counter with head kicks.
Ferguson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rueng cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jaylin Ferguson 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
A cross from Ferguson lands.
Kamon Rueng has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Rueng might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Ferguson throws out a loose jab but Rueng uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rueng on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ferguson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Rueng on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ferguson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rueng manages to avoid it.
Rueng quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Rueng keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ferguson.
Rueng slips under a jab.
Rueng was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ferguson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rueng.
Ferguson misses with a straight right.
A quick step to the side and Rueng tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferguson thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rueng avoids the body shot from Ferguson.
Rueng misses with a head kick.
Rueng goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ferguson keeps the fight on the outside.
Ferguson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rueng was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferguson.
Rueng throws a quick counter head kick but Ferguson was just out of range.#T1#
Ferguson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rueng counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A big right from Ferguson misses.
Ferguson misses with a straight left.
Ferguson misses with a lunging right hand
and Rueng counters with an outside leg kick.
Ferguson cracks Rueng with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ferguson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rueng.
Ferguson looks to throw the jab but Rueng is out of range.
Rueng connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rueng bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rueng looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ferguson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rueng wants to clinch up but Ferguson keeps it at a distance.
Ferguson lands a nice shot to the body.
Ferguson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rueng counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Ferguson lands a nice hook to Rueng's body. Rueng takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rueng ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And Rueng counters with a quick kick to the body but Ferguson blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rueng's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ferguson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rueng scrambles back to his feet.
Ferguson throws a shot from downtown. Rueng moves away and avoids it.
Rueng displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ferguson throws out the jab.
Rueng keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ferguson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rueng.
Rueng throws a hook but Ferguson avoids it easily.
Ferguson looks to land a left hand but Rueng moved out of range nicely.
Ferguson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rueng moves away.
Rueng looks to land a left hand but Ferguson moved out of range nicely.
Ferguson scores with a hook to the body. Rueng takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ferguson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rueng in his tracks.
Ferguson throws a hook but Rueng avoids it easily.#T3#
Rueng keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Rueng.
Ferguson looks to land a left hand but Rueng moved out of range nicely.
Ferguson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rueng stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rueng slips a straight right by Ferguson.
Ferguson misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Rueng.
Rueng lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rueng uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a body shot but no joy.
Rueng lands with a hook. Ferguson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ferguson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rueng quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Rueng uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ferguson.#T4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Ferguson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ferguson throws a jab but it's blocked by Rueng.
Ferguson swats away the attempt to clinch by Rueng.
Rueng is looking to clinch.
Ferguson throws a shot from downtown. Rueng moves away and avoids it.
Rueng is looking to land body kicks.
Ferguson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ferguson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferguson lands a lovely overhand right.
Ferguson misses with a body shot.
Rueng uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferguson.
Rueng thuds his shin into the meat of Ferguson's side.
Ferguson throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Rueng counter with a right hand.
Ferguson throws a lazy uppercut
and Rueng counters with a body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jaylin Ferguson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ferguson 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaylin Ferguson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 03, 2023

#R1#
Both fighters circling a little - Oliveira finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A left lands for Oliveira.
Tanaka shoots in for a double leg but Oliveira sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Oliveira doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Oliveira throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Oliveira pushes Tanaka away with a front kick.
Tanaka is breathing heavily.
Oliveira scoring well with a low kick there.
Oliveira scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tanaka in his tracks.
Tanaka swings for the body but Oliveira moves out of range. #TD#
Tanaka feints and as Oliveira raises his hands in defense, Tanaka changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
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!
Oliveira controls Tanaka momentarily but Tanaka frees himself. #SUB2#
Oliveira is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Tanaka frees his head nicely. Oh but Oliveira has switched to an armbar! Tanaka is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Francisco Oliveira!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 03, 2023

#R1#
Svikstys tries for a takedown but Richardson circles away easily
letting Richardson counter with a right hand.
Richardson slaps away a takedown attempt from Svikstys, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Svikstys shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Richardson defends it nicely.
Justin Richardson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marijus Svikstys.
Richardson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Svikstys under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richardson stuffs the takedown attempt from Svikstys. Svikstys gets slowly back to his feet.
Svikstys takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Richardson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Svikstys misses with a takedown attempt
letting Richardson counter with a right hand.
Svikstys shoots in looking for a takedown. Richardson tries to sprawl out of it but Svikstys keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Richardson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Richardson.#ROC#Svikstys is rocked!
Svikstys with a lazy takedown attempt
and Richardson counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Justin Richardson!
During a confident post fight interview, Justin Richardson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 02, 2023

#R1##TD#
Roy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Garcia trying to control but Roy postures up.
Garcia moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Garcia 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.
Garcia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Roy manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Roy is pulling down on Garcia's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia forces his way into half guard.
Roy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Garcia on the ground.
Garcia stalling. #T1#
Garcia is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Roy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Garcia looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Roy defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Garcia. #T2#
Roy is looking to improve his position but Garcia isn't that keen on the idea.
Garcia looking to control and managing it successfully.
Garcia can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Roy is looking to escape.
Garcia content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Garcia trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Garcia with shots to the head and body - Roy looks very uncomfortable down there.
Roy is looking to get to half guard.
Garcia controlling from the full mount.
Garcia can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Roy is looking to escape.
Garcia raining down shots from the mount!#T4#
Roy is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Garcia controlling his opponent.
Roy in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Garcia lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Roy wants to hold on but Garcia pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garcia lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Roy hang on?#SUB2#
Garcia has hold of Roy's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Roy manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garcia with shots to the head and body - Roy looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adriano Garcia dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Garcia lands with a hook. Roy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD#
Roy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Garcia to the mat! Garcia manages to get full guard.
Roy trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roy stopping the sweep attempt from Garcia.
Garcia lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia controlling from the top position.
Roy keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully. #T1#
Garcia content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Garcia lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Garcia drops back looking for a leg! Roy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Roy manages to kick Garcia off! Garcia jumps back into Roy's guard.
Roy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Roy is looking to sweep but instead, Garcia has passed into half guard. #T2#
Garcia prevents Roy from improving his position.
Garcia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Garcia content to control rather than advance.
Garcia throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Garcia seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nice strikes from Garcia there.
Garcia scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Garcia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Roy sees it coming and defends easily.
Garcia is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Roy!
Garcia pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Roy tries to lock up and control but Garcia gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Garcia is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Roy can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Garcia controlling from mount.
Garcia working Roy over with strikes here.
Roy is wriggling around trying to escape.
Garcia working Roy over with strikes here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roy taking shots to the head.
Garcia lands a big shot there that rocks Roy but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Adriano Garcia has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garcia looking to finish Roy with some ground and pound. This is bad for Roy!#SUB2#
Garcia wants to finish this one by submission but Roy is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Garcia.
Garcia unloading with bombs!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adriano Garcia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Nice shot lands for Garcia.
Garcia connects with a body shot.
Roy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Roy throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Garcia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blake Roy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roy tries to clinch there but Garcia circles away.
Roy throws a hook but Garcia blocks it.
Garcia scores with a sloppy right hand. Roy should have avoided that one. #TD#
Roy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Garcia wants to sweep here but Roy controlling him for the moment.
Garcia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Garcia is looking for a triangle but Roy pushes his legs off easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roy preventing the sweep. #T1#
Garcia has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Garcia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Roy's guard. #REVB#
Garcia slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Garcia passes into half guard.
Garcia wants to free his trapped foot but Roy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Still in half guard, Garcia seems content to control.#T2#
Roy is controlling Garcia's trapped leg to prevent Garcia from advancing to side control.
Still in half guard, Garcia seems content to control.
Garcia missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Roy has hold of Garcia's hands but Garcia slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Garcia slows the pace down in half guard.
Adriano Garcia is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Garcia is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Garcia sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Garcia is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Roy can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roy is in all sorts of trouble here.
Garcia sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Blake Roy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roy is in a horrible position here. Garcia smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adriano Garcia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Garcia 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adriano Garcia!
Our winner, Adriano Garcia, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Blake Roy had this to say: 'We’ll get ‘‘em next time guys. Promise.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 01, 2023

#R1#
Wayne connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zhong takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wayne tried to score with a low kick but Zhong checks it.
Zhong appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wayne tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zhong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wayne is looking to clinch but Zhong is avoiding it.
Zhong appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wayne wants to clinch.
Zhong changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wayne connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Zhong! He's out on his feet! Wayne rushes in and drops Zhong with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bruce Wayne!

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