Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 114
Date: Oct 26, 2024

#R1##TD#
Shappens looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ryans!
Shappens tries to advance to mount but Ryans denies him.
Ryans manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SU2#
Ryans stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Shappens to get to his feet.
Ryans connects with an inside leg kick.#TD#
Shappens looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ryans is controlling Shappens's posture.
Ryans avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ryans lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Ryans controlling from the top position. #T1#
Ryans preventing the sweep.
Ryans is looking to stand up but Shappens won't let him. #SUB#
Shappens is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ryans defends well.
Shappens trying to keep a closed guard but Ryans is proving a slippery customer.
Ryans sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shappens's guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ryans takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Shappens wants to improve his position but Ryans is controlling well.
Ryans performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Shappens taking some punishment here, with Ryans in his half guard.
Shappens is not content to let Ryans control the position.
Shappens slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Shappens is trying to control the position but Ryans postures up.
Ryans controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
It looks like Ryans might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Shappens tries to clinch up but Ryans circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
Ryans gets caught napping as Shappens dives in and scores a takedown. Ryans manages to retain guard.
Shappens wants to control from the top but Ryans keeps moving.
Ryans looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Ryans looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T4#
Ryans keeping moving, preventing Shappens from controlling successfully.
Ryans working a defensive guard here.
Ryans preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ryans trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shappens wants to get up but he can't break Ryans's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ryans working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Ryans dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Shappens shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ryans defends it nicely.
Ryans wants to counter the offense by Shappens and move into the clinch position.
Ryans shoots in for a takedown but Shappens shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rich Shappens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Ryans scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ryans advances to full mount.
Ryans trying to control but Shappens is having none of it.
Jake Ryans has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryans looking to finish Shappens with some ground and pound. This is bad for Shappens!#T1#
Ryans looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ryans trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ryans moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Shappens has worked his arm free - good work by Shappens!
Shappens prevents Ryans from improving position. #SUB2#
Ryans tries for a kimura but Shappens is defending well. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ryans is looking to take a break and control but Shappens is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SU2#
Ryans decides to stand up, so the ref orders Shappens to his feet.
Shappens looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#CL2#
Ryans gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ryans tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shappens avoids it.
Ryans trying to stall but Shappens improves his position. #T3#
Ryans tries to pull guard but Shappens won't allow it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shappens.
Ryans jumps guard but Shappens turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rich Shappens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Ryans.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ryans tries to break free but Shappens pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Ryans ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ryans no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ryans has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ryans is breathing heavily.
Shappens postures up in Ryans's guard and throws a big left but Ryans blocks it.
Shappens has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shappens trying to control but Ryans is working from the bottom.
Shappens wants to get up but he can't break Ryans's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Shappens won't allow Ryans to sweep him here.
Ryans is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU#
Shappens stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T4#
Ryans tries to close the distance and clinch but Shappens swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rich Shappens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shappens misses with a takedown attempt - Ryans sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ryans is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Shappens scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Shappens has Ryans up against the cage in a clinch.
Shappens prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shappens works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Shappens has hold of one of Ryans's legs. Ryans is fighting the takedown attempt but Shappens gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ryans trying to keep a closed guard but Shappens is proving a slippery customer.
Shappens working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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 Rich Shappens will probably get the nod.
That's time! Shappens's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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##TD#
Shappens shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ryans is trying to defend but Shappens finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Shappens is keen to just control but Ryans is a slippery customer.
Ryans is trying to control but can't. #SU#
Shappens stands up out of the half guard. #TD#
Ryans gets caught napping as Shappens dives in and scores a takedown. Ryans manages to retain guard.#SU#
Shappens decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL#
Shappens closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Shappens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ryans has his takedown stuffed
and Shappens counters with an inside leg kick. #T1##TD#
Ryans gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Ryans has his feet on Shappens's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Ryans takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Shappens fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ryans, pushing him back against the cage.
Ryans can't get the takedown. #TD#
Shappens successfully pulls guard.
Ryans wants to control from the top but Shappens keeps moving.
Shappens manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ryans manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Shappens cracks Ryans with a solid left hand.
Shappens knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ryans on the ground.#T2#
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!
Shappens throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shappens loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shappens stopping the sweep attempt from Ryans.
Shappens throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Ryans working for a triangle but Shappens defends it easily. #SU#
Shappens decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ryans, up you get!
Shappens shoots in but no luck this time.
Shappens throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Ryans crashing down! Ryans tries to stagger back to his feet but Shappens just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Ryans asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rich Shappens!

Event: SMASH: Fleshou vs Magabi
Date: Oct 20, 2024

#R1#
Riendeau loads up on a big right hand but Holy slips the punch.#CL#
Holy clinches up with Riendeau and pushes him back against the cage.
Holy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Riendeau just stands there and leans against the cage.
Holy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Riendeau walks away with a smile on his face. Holy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Holy clinches up against the cage.
Holy jumps guard but Riendeau stands there with Holy around his waist. Holy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olly Holy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riendeau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Riendeau smiles and moves away.
Riendeau misses with the combination.
Holy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Riendeau has Holy up against the cage in a clinch.
Riendeau lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riendeau misses with a body punch.
Holy jumps guard but Riendeau stands there with Holy around his waist. Holy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Holy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Riendeau lands a body punch in the clinch.
Holy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Riendeau smiles and moves away. #CL#
Holy gets a clinch. #T1#
Riendeau misses with a body punch.
Holy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Riendeau tries to throw a body punch but Holy avoids it by throwing Riendeau back against the cage.
Riendeau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Holy tries to pull guard but Riendeau holds him up against the cage and eventually Holy drops back down to his feet.
Riendeau scores with a shot to the side of Holy's head.
Holy takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Riendeau scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD#
Holy manages to pull guard.
Riendeau pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holy is keeping the position for now.
Holy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Riendeau stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Riendeau pushes down on Holy's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2#
Riendeau perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Riendeau wants to control but Holy is keeping him busy.
Riendeau trying to control the pace.
Holy manages to get to full guard.
Holy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Holy keeping moving, preventing Riendeau from controlling successfully.
Riendeau really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Holy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Holy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Holy keeping moving, preventing Riendeau from controlling successfully.
Riendeau controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Riendeau trying to control but Holy is working from the bottom.
Riendeau throws a big right hand that misses.
Riendeau sitting in guard here, content to control.
Holy trying to control the position here.
Holy keeping moving, preventing Riendeau from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Holy moves into the clinch successfully. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Riendeau lands a body shot in the clinch.
Riendeau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holy tries to pull guard but Riendeau forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Holy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Holy fails to pull guard.
Riendeau misses with a punch on the inside.
Riendeau tries a body shot but Holy blocks it.
Riendeau lands a nice uppercut.
Riendeau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Riendeau lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Holy.
Riendeau working aggressively here.
Riendeau lands a right hand.
Good body shot from Riendeau.
Holy blocks a body shot from Riendeau.
Holy is trying to pull guard but Riendeau turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Holy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Riendeau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Riendeau lands a right hand.
Holy jumps guard but Riendeau turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Holy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Riendeau smiles and moves away.
Holy is breathing heavily.
Riendeau takes a swing at Holy's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Riendeau dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Riendeau works Holy's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Riendeau rushes Holy and presses him up against the cage.
Riendeau has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holy.
Riendeau pushes Holy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Holy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Riendeau just stands there and leans against the cage.
Eric Riendeau seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holy.
Still in the clinch, Riendeau scores with a nice short uppercut.
Holy fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD#
Holy drags the fight down to the ground.
Riendeau pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holy is keeping the position for now.
Holy seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Riendeau is still trying to improve position.
Holy looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holy keeping moving, preventing Riendeau from controlling successfully.
Riendeau is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T1#
Riendeau might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Holy haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Riendeau must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Riendeau tries to keep at a distance but Holy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Riendeau lands a body shot.
Riendeau makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Holy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Riendeau walks away with a smile on his face. Holy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olly Holy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Holy gets tackled into the cage by Riendeau. Riendeau maintains the clinch.
Riendeau throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Riendeau has a couple of punches blocked by Holy.
A nice left hand lands by Riendeau.
Riendeau works on Holy's body with a couple of short punches.
Riendeau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Riendeau is leaning against Holy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Riendeau swings wildly with an uppercut but Holy uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Riendeau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Holy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Riendeau smiles and moves away. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Holy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Riendeau pushes Holy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Riendeau.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riendeau is working Holy over against the cage.
Riendeau lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Holy or not.
Riendeau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Riendeau lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Riendeau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Riendeau gets through Holy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Riendeau on the inside.
Riendeau lands a right hand that snaps the head of Holy backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Riendeau.
Holy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Riendeau misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Riendeau.
Riendeau lands a body shot in the clinch.
Riendeau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Riendeau on the inside.
Riendeau pushes Holy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Holy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short body shot lands from Riendeau as the two fighters clinch.
Riendeau lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Riendeau throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Riendeau lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Holy backwards.
Riendeau lands a nice uppercut.#ROC2#Holy is rocked!
Riendeau throws a punch but it's blocked by Holy.
Riendeau lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oh Holy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Riendeau throws a punch but it's blocked by Holy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riendeau lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Riendeau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Riendeau scores with a shoulder strike. #TD#
Holy pulls Riendeau into guard. #SU2#
Riendeau gets to his feet - Holy follows without any prompting. #T4##CL2#
Riendeau clinches with his opponent.
Holy seems to have got his legs back now.
Riendeau lands a left hand that snaps the head of Holy backwards.
Holy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Riendeau to keep the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Riendeau.
Riendeau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Riendeau lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Holy backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Riendeau.
Holy jumps guard but Riendeau stands there with Holy around his waist. Holy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Riendeau working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Holy is trying to pull guard but Riendeau turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Riendeau lands a shot to the body.
Riendeau working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Riendeau as the two fighters clinch.
Riendeau throws a punch but it's blocked by Holy.
Riendeau lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Riendeau.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Riendeau cracks Holy with a nice body shot.
Holy blocking some punches.
Riendeau lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Holy backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Riendeau 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Riendeau misses the target.
Riendeau lands with an overhand left.#CL2#
Riendeau rushes Holy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Holy jumps guard but Riendeau stands there with Holy around his waist. Holy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Holy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Riendeau walks away with a smile on his face. Holy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Holy instigates a clinch.
Holy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Riendeau walks away with a smile on his face. Holy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olly Holy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Holy moves into range and clinches up with Riendeau.
Riendeau misses with a punch on the inside.
Riendeau lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Holy blocks an uppercut.
Holy fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riendeau works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Riendeau working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Riendeau.
Riendeau lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riendeau throws a punch but it's blocked by Holy.
Nice body punch from Riendeau.
Holy tries to pull guard but Riendeau holds him up against the cage and eventually Holy drops back down to his feet. #T1#
Good body shot from Riendeau.
Riendeau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holy blocks an uppercut.
Riendeau misses with a body punch.
Riendeau is working Holy over against the cage.
Riendeau can't find room to land a body shot as Holy controls the action.
Riendeau stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Riendeau creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Riendeau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Riendeau lands a right hand that snaps the head of Holy backwards.
Riendeau misses with some punches.
Riendeau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Riendeau lands with a light punch inside.
Riendeau works on Holy's body with a couple of short punches.
Riendeau lands a body punch in the clinch.
Riendeau softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Riendeau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Riendeau lands a right hand that snaps the head of Holy backwards.
Riendeau softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riendeau lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Holy is trying to pull guard but Riendeau has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Riendeau lands a body punch in the clinch.
Riendeau throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Holys head.
Riendeau lands a big right hand that drops Holy! The killer instinct kicks in and Riendeau finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Riendeau!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Riendeau!
In his post fight interview, Eric Riendeau started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: SMASH: Hohenthal vs Richard
Date: Oct 19, 2024

#R1##TD#
Korppila decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Korppila throwing shots but Walsh is blocking nicely.
Korppila throwing shots but Walsh is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Korppila is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Korppila throwing shots but Walsh is blocking nicely.
Korppila thows a huge punch but Walsh dodges it nicely.
Korppila throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Korppila scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Korppila missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Walsh has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korppila working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Walsh's thigh. Walsh counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Korppila looking to sit in guard and control but Walsh gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1#
Korppila throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Korppila looking for a sweep. Not yet Korppila, not yet. #SUB#
Korppila looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Korppila has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Korppila working for a triangle but Walsh defends it easily.
Walsh won't allow Korppila to sweep him here.
Walsh really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Korppila. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Korppila looking for a triangle here. Walsh is fighting it but it looks tight! Korppila pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Walsh is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tom Korppila!

Event: HFA FIGHT NIGHT 7
Date: Oct 02, 2024

#R1#
Watson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Simmons throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Simmons tries to clinch up but Watson circles away and keeps his distance.
Watson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Simmons with the inside leg kick.
A head kick by Simmons misses
and Watson counters with a nice body shot.
Watson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Watson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons feints a jab promting Watson to slip. Simmons then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Watson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CL#
Watson gets tackled into the cage by Simmons. Simmons maintains the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T1#
Watson throws a head punch that misses.
Simmons tries to stall but Watson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch on the inside from Watson fails to land.
Watson wants to break free but Simmons has control.
Watson struggles to land a body shot inside as Simmons controls his hands.
Watson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Watson looking to slow down the pace here.
Watson swings wildly with an uppercut but Simmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Watson tries to throw a body punch but Simmons avoids it by throwing Watson back against the cage.
Watson misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Simmons.
Watson wants to break free but Simmons has control.
Simmons keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Watson's efforts to push away.#T2#
Watson misses with a punch on the inside.
Watson swings wildly with an uppercut but Simmons uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Simmons pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Watson.
Simmons has his takedown stuffed
and Watson counters with a right hand to the body.
Simmons throws a combination that misses
and Watson counters with a nice uppercut.
Simmons is breathing heavily.
Watson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Simmons is fending him off so far but Watson persists. Nope, Simmons circles away and we're back to standing.
Simmons with a poor takedown
and Watson counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Simmons tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Simmons dives in for a single leg takedown but Watson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Simmons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Watson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Watson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Watson tries a body shot but Simmons blocks it.
Watson tries to break the clinch but Simmons is controlling the position.
Simmons blocking some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Watson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Watson working aggressively here.
Simmons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Watson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Watson letting Simmons take a breather here.#BC#
Simmons breaks the clinch. #T4#
Simmons throws a right hand that misses
enabling Watson to counter with a crisp jab.
Simmons shoots in looking for a takedown. Watson tries to sprawl out of it but Simmons keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Watson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Watson fails with a takedown attempt.
Simmons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Watson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Watson counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Avery Watson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Watson stuffs the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Watson is defended easily by Simmons.
A head kick by Simmons misses
and Watson counters with a nice uppercut.
Simmons lands a high kick!
Simmons throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Watson on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Watson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Watson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Simmons avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Simmons uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Watson.
Watson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Simmons misses with a combination
and Watson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Simmons shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Watson pinned against the cage. Watson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Simmons. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Watson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Watson lands in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Simmons preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Watson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Watson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Watson drops back looking for a leg! Simmons is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Simmons manages to kick Watson off! Watson jumps back into Simmons's guard.
Watson throwing strikes but missing.
Watson landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Watson throwing strikes but missing.
Watson landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Watson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Watson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Watson throws a big elbow that misses.
Simmons utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Watson drops back looking for a leg! Simmons is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Simmons manages to kick Watson off! Watson jumps back into Simmons's guard.
Watson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Simmons's head.#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.
Watson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Watson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Simmons sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Watson somewhat.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Simmons enables Watson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Simmons manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Watson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Watson postures up in Simmons's guard and throws a big left but Simmons blocks it.
Watson is in close to Simmons's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Simmons preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Avery Watson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Simmons stuffs the takedown attempt from Watson. Watson gets slowly back to his feet.
Watson fails with a takedown attempt.
As Watson looks to move away, Simmons throws a big counter combo but Watson just gets out of the way.
Simmons misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons jabs at Watson's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Simmons misses with a kick to the body
and Watson counters with a straight right hand.
Mike Simmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watson shoots for a takedown but Simmons saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mike Simmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Avery Watson.
Watson blocks a jab.#TD2#
Watson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Simmons tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Watson is in Simmons's guard.
Watson chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Watson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Simmons manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Watson has Simmons in his guard.#REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Watson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Watson is adopting a defensive guard.
Watson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simmons is one step ahead there. #T2#
Watson is pulling down on Simmons's head to control his posture.
Simmons won't allow Watson to sweep him here.
Watson seems keen to control Simmons's posture.
Simmons wants to control from the top but Watson keeps moving.
Watson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Watson 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.#T3#
Watson is still trying to improve position.#ES2#
Watson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Simmons off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Simmons misses with a low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Watson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Simmons misses the body punch
and Watson counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Simmons looks to clinch
letting Watson counter with a right hand.
Watson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Simmons avoids it really well and circles away.
Watson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simmons moves away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Simmons or perhaps it was just good defense by Watson, which made it look bad.
Watson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mike Simmons is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice body punch from Watson.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Avery Watson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 20, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Nydere shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Simmons is trying to defend but Nydere finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Nydere controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like Nydere might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Simmons preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons trying to control but Nydere postures up. #T1#
Nydere passes to side control.
Simmons is not content to let Nydere control the position.
Nydere is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Simmons's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB2#
Nydere tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nydere remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nydere cracks Simmons with a big right hand but Simmons just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Simmons gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Simmons is looking to control Nydere's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Simmons avoid being mounted?
Simmons is breathing heavily.
Nydere trying to control the pace. #T3#
Nydere thows a huge punch but Simmons dodges it nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nydere connects with a nice short shot to Simmons's temple.
Nydere moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Simmons.
Simmons wants to control but Nydere postures up.#SU2#
Nydere decides to stand up, so the ref orders Simmons to his feet.
Nydere tries to clinch but Simmons is having none of it.
Nydere displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Simmons. #T4##TD2#
Nydere drives through with a takedown into guard. #SU2#
Nydere stands and steps away. Simmons gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nydere fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nydere takes a swing at Simmons's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Nydere closes the distance and clinches.
Nydere is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Simmons to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Nydere breaks the clinch. #TD2#
Nydere closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nydere lands in his opponent's guard.
Simmons is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Nydere dives into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nico Nydere dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Mike Simmons is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Nydere closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Simmons did well to prevent Nydere getting side control.#SU2#
Nydere gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #TD2#
Nydere closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nydere has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nydere controlling the action here.
Simmons wants to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nydere is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SU2#
Nydere decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #T1#
Nydere wants to clinch up but Simmons keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Nydere closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Nico Nydere has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nydere connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Simmons some visible discomfort.
Simmons is trying to escape the position but Nydere is controlling the position.
Simmons is not content to let Nydere control the position.
Nydere creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SU2#
Nydere decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Nydere looks for a takedown but Simmons sprawls well.#T2#
Some wild striking there from Nydere.
Nydere tries to clinch up but Simmons circles away and keeps his distance.
Nydere tries to clinch up
and Simmons counters with a left and a right that stings Nydere.
Nydere waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simmons.
Simmons sizes up Nydere with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simmons misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nydere looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Simmons is fending him off so far but Nydere persists. Nope, Simmons circles away and we're back to standing.#T3#
Nydere misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simmons. #TD2#
Nydere throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Simmons was covering up waiting for the punch and Nydere finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Simmons is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nydere is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Simmons is looking to stand up but Nydere isn't so interested in that idea. #SU2#
Nydere stands up from Simmons's guard - Nydere perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nydere doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Simmons counters with a two punch combo.
Mike Simmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nico Nydere.#TD2#
Nydere throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Simmons tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nydere is in Simmons's guard.
Nydere controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Simmons tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nico Nydere will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Simmons's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Nydere shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Nydere is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Simmons has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nydere sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nydere scores with a couple of nice shots.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Simmons is not content to let Nydere control the position.#ES#
Simmons kicks off Nydere and gets to his feet.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nydere - that will leave a mark!
Simmons misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nydere.
Nydere trying to control the action but Simmons is working from the bottom.
Nydere taking a breather here. #T2#
Simmons takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Nydere landing strikes.
Simmons stops Nydere from passing to mount.
Simmons is looking for a sweep.
Nydere moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T3##SUB2#
Nydere tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nydere has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Simmons can't do much from the bottom here.
Nydere tries to move into full mount but can't pass Simmons's legs.
Simmons taking punishment in the form of punches. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nydere landing strikes.
Simmons on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Nydere tries to move into full mount but can't pass Simmons's legs.
Nydere working the head and body with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Simmons's face as Nydere controls the position.
Mike Simmons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nico Nydere is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nico Nydere!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 14, 2024

#R1##CL#
Beair clinches.
Beair prevents a takedown attempt there.
Simmons lands a knee to the body.
Beair will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Simmons up against the cage.
Simmons tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Beair just stands there and leans against the cage.
Simmons stalling in the clinch.
Simmons prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC#
Beair breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beair throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL#
Beair closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Simmons pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Simmons gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Beair counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cody Beair has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Simmons.#BC#
Beair pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Beair takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Beair keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Simmons doesn't manage to clinch there - Beair circles away.
Simmons showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beair.
Simmons chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Simmons blocks a head kick by Beair. #T2#
Beair throws a nice looking combination but Simmons bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Simmons misses with a double jab #TD#
and Beair decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Simmons's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simmons looks winded!
Beair sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Beair loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Beair's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Beair has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#ES2#
Simmons has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Beair has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T3#
Simmons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Simmons looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Simmons has Beair pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Beair manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Beair drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Simmons gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD#
Beair ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Beair no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Simmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Beair is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Beair has his foot on Simmons's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Simmons works his way back into a safe position though.#T4##ES#
Beair has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Simmons off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Simmons tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Beair paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beair is looking for a counter combo.
Beair shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Simmons defends it nicely.
Simmons unleashes a big counter combination but Beair bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Simmons wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cody Beair dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Beair misses with the combination.
Simmons shoots in for a takedown but Beair shows good takedown defense.
A low kick from Beair misses
and Simmons counters with a one-two to the body. #CL2#
Simmons clinches. #TD#
Beair decides to pull guard.
Beair looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons is looking to work some ground and pound but Beair has wrist control.
Simmons looking to sit in guard and control but Beair gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SU#
Beair decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Simmons, up you get!
Simmons is breathing heavily.#T1#
Beair looks to land a combination but Simmons avoids it well.
Beair throws a head kick that misses.
Beair closes this distance looking for a takedown but Simmons circles away.#CL2#
Simmons darts in and clinches Beair up against the cage.
Beair is trying to push Simmons away but Simmons has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Simmons working Beair over with knees to the body.
Simmons stalling the fight.
Beair has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Simmons is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nice body punch from Simmons - that landed with a thud. #TD#
Beair ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Beair no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T2#
Simmons postures up in Beair's guard and throws a big left but Beair blocks it. #SUB#
Beair has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Simmons can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Simmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Beair is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Beair is on top in guard. #REVR##T3#
Simmons trying to keep a closed guard but Beair is proving a slippery customer.
Beair trying to control but Simmons is working from the bottom.
Beair stands and throws Simmons's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Beair misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Simmons is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Beair is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Beair working Simmons over with strikes here.
Beair takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Beair dominating with strikes here.
Beair controlling from the full mount.
Beair looking to control but Simmons is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Beair takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beair raining down shots from the mount!
Beair can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Simmons is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cody Beair dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Beair as Simmons shoots in.#TD#
Beair shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Beair was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Beair scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Simmons to see if he's OK.#SUB#
Beair is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Simmons has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Beair is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Simmons is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beair is looking to take a break and control but Simmons is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Simmons takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Simmons tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Beair easily slips into full mount!
Beair punishing his opponent with strikes.
Beair breaks from Simmons's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Beair can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Simmons is looking to escape.
Simmons is looking to get to half guard.
Beair with a couple of short strikes.#T2#
Beair controlling his opponent.
Simmons tries to reverse the position but Beair maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beair controlling his opponent.
Simmons is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Beair tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Beair in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #T3#
Beair controlling the pace for now.
Beair landing punches.
Simmons takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Beair looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Beair is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Simmons has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Beair lands a heavy elbow. #T4#
Beair is landing with some decent strikes but Simmons is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC#Simmons is rocked!
Beair controlling the position easily from mount.
Simmons is still in real trouble! Can Beair finish him?
Beair looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Simmons covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cody Beair!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 14, 2024

#R1##CL#
Makhachev closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Ryans escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Makhachev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Makhachev wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Makhachev. No joy for Ryans on that attempt.
Makhachev blocks a head kick by Ryans.
Makhachev changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Ryans gets caught napping as Makhachev dives in and scores a takedown. Ryans manages to retain guard.
Ryans wants to get back to his feet but Makhachev passes into half guard. #REVB#
Makhachev seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ryans can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ryans is not content to let Makhachev control the position.
Makhachev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Makhachev is looking to take a break and control but Ryans is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Well, if Makhachev is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Makhachev wants to take a breather but Ryans is having none of it.
Makhachev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ryans tries to get to full guard but Makhachev has control of the leg.
Ryans trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Makhachev manages to pass to mount!
Makhachev connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Makhachev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Makhachev controlling the pace for now. #SU#
Makhachev is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! #T3#
Ryans goes for a double leg but Makhachev avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Makhachev continues to drive forward.
Islam Makhachev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Ryans.
Ryans misses with a takedown attempt - Makhachev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ryans looks winded!
Ryans avoids the head kick by Makhachev. #CL#
Makhachev takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Makhachev jumps guard.
Ryans postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Makhachev is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Ryans frees his head nicely. Oh but Makhachev has switched to an armbar! Ryans is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Islam Makhachev!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 09, 2024

#R1#
Ryans swats away the attempt to clinch by Nurzhan.
Ryans clobbers Nurzhan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nurzhan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ryans defends it nicely.
A lazy body kick from Nurzhan #TD#
and Ryans counters with a shoot takedown. Nurzhan fights it but they end up in guard.

Nurzhan is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Ryans presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The referee calls for Ryans to work. #BC#
Ryans pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Ryans moves into 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!#TD#
Ryans gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Nurzhan trying to keep a closed guard but Ryans is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Ryans controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ryans knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nurzhan on the ground.
Ryans tries to free his leg and advance position but Nurzhan is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Nurzhan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ryans doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ryans manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SU#
Ryans stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nurzhan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ryans circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nurzhan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2##TD#
Ryans gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Nurzhan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Nurzhan looking for submissions off his back.
Ryans perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nurzhan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ryans is working away from the top position though.
Ryans seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3##SUB2#
Nurzhan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ryans pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryans is taking a breather. Nurzhan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Nurzhan wants to get back to his feet.
Ryans performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nurzhan is trying to control but can't. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nurzhan tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ryans has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Ryans controlling his opponent.
Nurzhan tries to lock up and control but Ryans gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ryans with the ground and pound from mount.
Ryans looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ryans tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nurzhan is trying desperately to improve position.
Ryans lands a big shot there that rocks Nurzhan but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Ryans dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Ryans misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Ryans as Nurzhan shoots in.
Nurzhan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Ryans gets a double leg takedown into Nurzhan's guard.

Nurzhan pushes Ryans off and scrambles back to his feet.
Nurzhan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Ryans shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Nurzhan manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ryans postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Ryans stands up from Nurzhan's guard - Ryans perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
Ryans looking to score a takedown here. Nurzhan is defending well but Ryans drives through and ends up in Nurzhan's guard.
Jake Ryans overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1##SU#
Ryans gets to his feet. Nurzhan looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Ryans scores with a takedown into Nurzhan's guard.#SUB2#
Nurzhan throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ryans escapes and throws Nurzhan's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Nurzhan looks to move to half guard but instead Ryans has passed into mount! Damn!
Ryans putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Nurzhan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ryans tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Nurzhan sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Nurzhan trying to control from the bottom.
Nurzhan won't allow Ryans to pass to mount.
Nurzhan looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nurzhan manages to get to full guard.
Ryans is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nurzhan can do to turn this around?
Nurzhan wants to stand up but Ryans is controlling him. #T3##SUB2#
Ryans avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nurzhan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Ryans got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nurzhan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ryans has managed to get both his arms back between Nurzhan's legs - danger averted.
Ryans seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ryans stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nurzhan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ryans's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SU#
Ryans decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Nurzhan, up you get!
Nurzhan with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Ryans counters by moving into the clinch.
Jake Ryans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ibrahim Nurzhan.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ryans as Nurzhan tries to tie him up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ryans.
Nurzhan lands an elbow inside that Ryans shrugs off. #CUT2#It looks like Jake Ryans has been cut.
Nurzhan stalling in the clinch but Ryans improves position.
Nurzhan is looking to control Ryans's arms but Ryans gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nurzhan has his back to the cage.
Ryans tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nurzhan smiles and moves away.
Nurzhan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nurzhan lands with a kick to the temple. Ryans shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A head kick misses from Nurzhan.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Ryans dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jake Ryans's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ryans throws a sloppy head kick and Nurzhan moves out of range easily.
Jake Ryans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ryans blocks the body kick. #TD#
Ryans gets a double leg takedown into Nurzhan's guard.
Ryans has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ryans is in close to Nurzhan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ryans is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Nurzhan is looking for a triangle but Ryans pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Ryans decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Nurzhan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nurzhan moves to clinch but Ryans breaks away
enabling Ryans to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Nurzhan closes the distance but Ryans moves to the side #TD#
and Ryans counters with a shoot takedown. Nurzhan fights it but they end up in guard.
Ryans controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Nurzhan looking for a guillotine here but Ryans defends easily. #SUB2#
Ryans looking to improve position, pressing down on Nurzhan's thigh with his hand. Nurzhan seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Ryans paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Ryans's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Nurzhan picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ibrahim Nurzhan!
As Ibrahim Nurzhan got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Blya ïä'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 09, 2024

#R1#
Simmons displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gold.
Gold tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Simmons swivels and escapes.
Simmons tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gold manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Simmons tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Simmons shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gold is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gold darts in looking for a takedown but Simmons gets double underhooks and turns Gold into the cage.
Mike Simmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam Gold.#CL2#
Gold gets a clinch.
Gold keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Simmons's efforts to push away.
Gold tries to pull guard but Simmons forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gold blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Simmons on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gold tries to pull guard but Simmons forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Gold breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Simmons lands a jab-cross combination.
Simmons scores with a hook to the body. Gold takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
Simmons takes the fight into the clinch.
Simmons drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC#
Simmons pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Simmons misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck for Gold with that takedown attempt. #T2#
Simmons misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gold throws a counter combo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gold is defended easily by Simmons.#CL#
Simmons has managed to clinch.
Simmons has had enough of the clinch but Gold keeps him there for the moment.
Gold taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gold being controlled against the cage.
Gold lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
Gold is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gold changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Simmons fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gold tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Gold clinches with his opponent.
Gold tries to score a body lock takedown but Simmons shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Simmons is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gold is defending well.
Simmons tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gold is looking to control Simmons's arms but Simmons gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gold has his back to the cage.
Simmons tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gold smiles and moves away.
Simmons is looking to land body kicks.
Nice takedown defense from Gold. No joy for Simmons on that attempt.
Simmons throws a one two combo. #T4#
Simmons shoots for a double leg takedown but Gold sprawls well. He's pushed Simmons's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Simmons is breathing heavily.
Gold misses with a takedown
and Simmons counters with a slapping leg kick.
Simmons leaves Gold with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gold or perhaps it was just good defense by Simmons, which made it look bad. #CL#
Gold gets tackled into the cage by Simmons. Simmons maintains the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Gold jumps guard and drags Simmons to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gold keeping moving, preventing Simmons from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Simmons dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Gold shoots in for a double leg but Simmons sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Simmons shoots in for a takedown but Gold shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Gold gets a clinch.
Gold is leaning against Simmons and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#TD2#
Gold gets control of Simmons's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gold will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Simmons wants to control from the top but Gold keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons forces his way into half guard.
Gold controlling the position well. #T1#
Gold is not content to let Simmons control the position.
Gold won't allow Simmons to pass to mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gold trying to get back to full guard but Simmons takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Gold keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Simmons tries to push Gold's head away but Gold is holding on tight.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Simmons lands a heavy elbow.
Simmons looking to ground and pound but Gold is blocking nicely.
Simmons trying to control but Gold is having none of it.
Gold blocking the ground and pound.
Simmons wants to control the pace but Gold is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Gold tries to hold on but Simmons pushes him away.
Simmons tries to control but Gold wriggling away.
Gold has given up his back here.
Gold trying to control the hands but Simmons breaks the grip.
Simmons misses with a punch to the head.
Simmons misses with a punch to the head.
Simmons gets his hands free as Gold looks to control. #SUB#
Simmons looking for the choke from the back. #T4#
Gold trying to control the hands but Simmons won't let him.
Simmons struggling to keep hold of the position. #SUB#
Simmons goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Gold escapes and is now in half guard on top. #SU2#
Gold escapes and gets back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Gold gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Simmons dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Gold takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Simmons throws a leg kick that misses.
Simmons shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gold but Gold pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Simmons tries to close the distance and clinch but Gold swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gold let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gold lands a high kick!
Gold shoots in for a takedown but Simmons shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Simmons is looking to counter punch.
Simmons shoots for a double leg takedown but Gold sprawls well. He's pushed Simmons's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Simmons has Gold up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gold changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Simmons fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gold.
Mike Simmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam Gold.#T1##CL#
Simmons rushes Gold and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Simmons escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Simmons fails with a takedown attempt.
Simmons sets himself, and Gold steps forward looking for the clinch! Simmons avoids it this time.
Gold wants to clinch up but Simmons keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Simmons changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gold looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gold wants to get back to his feet but Simmons is dominant here and he's now got Gold's back!
Gold trying to get back to his feet but Simmons is in full control for now.
Gold takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Simmons has the hooks in. Gold is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Simmons is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gold can do to turn this around?#T2#
Gold biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
Simmons throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Simmons gets his hands free as Gold looks to control.
Simmons somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
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!
Simmons tries to get the hooks in deep but Gold pushed the leg off.
Simmons missing with strikes. #T3#
A lull in the action here.
Simmons not allowing Gold to control his hands.
Gold might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Simmons haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Simmons looking to break Gold's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Gold remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Simmons will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Simmons working for the choke.
You can see the frustration on Gold's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gold trying to get back to his feet but Simmons is in full control for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simmons is trying to control but Gold is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Simmons showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Simmons 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Simmons!

Event: UCF 8: Bjornsson v Hendricks
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
McKenna throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Qwerty's waist but Qwerty gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McKenna off to one side.
Qwerty is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McKenna.
Qwerty looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Qwerty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McKenna misses with a kick to the body.
Qwerty lands a nice shot to the body.
McKenna looks winded!
Qwerty lands a jab to McKenna's midsection.
McKenna takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McKenna takes one on the button.
Qwerty cracks McKenna with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends McKenna tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Qwerty pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! McKenna is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phil Qwerty!
A victorious Phil Qwerty thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1#
Uche darts in looking for a takedown but Ganu gets double underhooks and turns Uche into the cage.
As Uche backs off Ganu throws a huge counter combo but Uche manages to avoid it all.
Ganu wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Ganu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ganu wants to get back to striking at distance but Uche won't allow it.
Ganu is trying to force a seperation but Uche has the dominant position.#BC2#
Ganu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ganu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Uche.
Uche definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Ganu has Uche up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uche has Ganu pressed against the cage, preventing Ganu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Uche is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ganu pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Uche. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##BC2#
Ganu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Ganu rushes Uche and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Uche keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ganu's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Ganu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Uche fails with an attempt to clinch.
Frank Ganu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uche. Ganu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uche tries to clinch
and Ganu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ganu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #TD#
Uche drives through with a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ganu keeping full guard, as Uche tries to pass.
Ganu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Uche. #T2#
Ganu trying to control the position here.
Uche wants to control from the top but Ganu keeps moving.
Ganu trying to control the position.
Uche wants to control from the top but Ganu keeps moving.
Ganu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Uche looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Uche shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ganu defends it nicely.#TD#
Uche looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ganu!
Uche scores with a couple of short elbows.
Uche has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ganu on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB#
Uche is trying to get an arm triangle but Ganu is defending well.
Ganu struggling a bit here.#T4#
Ganu is looking to reverse the position.
Ganu is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
You can see the frustration on Ganu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Uche trying to control the position but Ganu is working away.
Ganu is trying to control Uche's posture but Uche avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ganu is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Uche is controlling him well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Frank Ganu will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Uche or perhaps it was just good defense by Ganu, which made it look bad.
Uche tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ganu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Uche is looking to clinch.
Ganu unleashes a big counter combination but Uche bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've been informed that Ganu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Uche swings for the body but Ganu moves out of range.
Ganu throws out a counter right but Uche avoids it with no problem.
Ganu lands a jab to the head.
Ganu throws a combination. Uche tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ganu stuffs the takedown.
Ganu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ganu lands with an uppercut that bounces Uche off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uche has his takedown stuffed
and Ganu counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Uche. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ganu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Uche is able to avoid easily.
Ganu misses with a two punch combination.
Uche seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ganu feints a jab promting Uche to slip. Ganu then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Uche slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#ROC2#Uche is rocked!#T1#
Uche falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ganu counters with a huge left! Uche is in big trouble! He's backing up but Ganu isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Uche from any more damage. A dominating finish by Ganu!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Ganu!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 29, 2024

#R1#
Greenhart closes the distance but Rizzo moves to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rizzo lands a nice shot that snaps Greenhart's head back.
Greenhart misses with a takedown attempt
and Rizzo counters with a leg kick.
Greenhart looks to score with a jab to the body but Rizzo is just out of range.
Rizzo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Greenhart gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Greenhart fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rizzo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greenhart tries to clinch but Rizzo moves out of range.
Rizzo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Greenhart in his tracks.
Greenhart fails with the takedown
and Rizzo counters with a left to the body.
Frank Rizzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cody Greenhart.#T1#
Greenhart takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Greenhart shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rizzo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Greenhart looks winded!
Rizzo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Greenhart shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rizzo counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#Greenhart is rocked!
Cody Greenhart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by Rizzo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rizzo.
Rizzo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Greenhart swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #KD#
and Rizzo counters with a crisp right hand that drops Greenhart! Rizzo lets Greenhart back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Greenhart is still on wobbly legs! Can Rizzo finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Greenhart has his takedown stuffed
and Rizzo counters with a big left hand that crumples Greenhart! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frank Rizzo!
Our winner, Frank Rizzo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 22, 2024

#R1#
Uche keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Uche decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Uche seems content to control.
Uche stops McGee from getting back to his feet.
Uche with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
McGee knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Uche on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uche passes the guard and advances to mount! #T1##SU2#
Uche stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Uche wants to clinch.
McGee wants to clinch up but Uche keeps it at a distance.
McGee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Uche clinches up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Uche blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Uche is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McGee pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McGee throws a head punch that misses.
McGee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Uche has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McGee is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McGee stops a takedown attempt from Uche.
Cash McGee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Uche.
McGee is looking to break free of the clinch but Uche has double underhooks.
McGee digs a right hand underneath Uche's ribcage. Uche let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Uche blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for McGee.
Uche blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGee is looking to break free of the clinch but Uche has double underhooks.
Uche is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McGee gets through Uche's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGee.
McGee wants to stall.
Uche jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McGee walks away with a smile on his face. Uche gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T3#
Uche misses with a body kick.
McGee goes for a double leg but Uche avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Uche continues to drive forward.#BC#
McGee manages to break the clinch.
Uche is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
McGee instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Uche has clasped his hands together around McGee's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Uche working the ground and pound but McGee is defending the strikes.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Uche throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T4##SUB2#
Uche working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The referee asks Uche politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Uche prefers to stall for the moment though.
McGee bucks up and tries to throw Uche off but instead Uche has got his back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Uche is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged McGee with him. McGee is trying to defend but Uche has an arm under the chin now! McGee grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Patrick Uche!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 12, 2024

#R1#
A low kick from Greenhart misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Greenhart fails with the takedown
and Whitlock counters with a straight right hand.
Whitlock keeps the fight on the outside.
Whitlock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Greenhart takes one to the side of the head.
Greenhart shoots and misses
and Whitlock counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Greenhart thinking.
Greenhart with a lazy takedown attempt
and Whitlock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Joshua Whitlock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cody Greenhart.
Whitlock works Greenhart's body with a nice hook.
Greenhart lands with a straight right. Whitlock didn't see that one coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Whitlock.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD#
Whitlock drops Greenhart with a beautiful combination! Greenhart stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Whitlock is looking for the KO!#ROC#Greenhart is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Cody Greenhart has been cut.
Greenhart looks winded!#CL#
Greenhart gets tackled into the cage by Whitlock. Whitlock maintains the clinch.
Greenhart is still on wobbly legs! Can Whitlock finish him?
Whitlock softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Greenhart dodges an elbow strike from Whitlock. #T1#
Good body shot from Whitlock.
Whitlock lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Greenhart to his knees! Whitlock keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joshua Whitlock!
An out of breath Joshua Whitlock thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 12, 2024

#R1#
Uche tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nardo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Nardo.
Uche looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nardo with the inside leg kick.
Nardo tries to clinch but Uche moves out of range.
Uche is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Uche keeps the fight on the outside.
Nardo stuffs the takedown.
Uche fails to land the takedown.
Uche wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nardo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CL#
Nardo forces Uche back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
Nardo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A knee to the head by Nardo.
Uche tries to pull guard but Nardo holds him up against the cage and eventually Uche drops back down to his feet.
Leo Nardo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Uche.
Uche is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Uche looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nardo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nardo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Uche is trying to force a seperation but Nardo has the dominant position.
Uche is trying to break the clinch but Nardo has him pressed against the cage. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Uche has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nardo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nardo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nardo lands an elbow just above Uche 's eye.
Uche takes a knee right on the jaw!
Uche fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nardo tries to throw a body punch but Uche avoids it by throwing Nardo back against the cage.
Nardo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Uche managing to block the knees to the body from Nardo.
Uche is trying to break the clinch but Nardo is controlling him.#T3#
Uche pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nardo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nardo is pressed up against the cage. Uche has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nardo down to the mat. Nardo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nardo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Uche.
Uche tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nardo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nardo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Uche tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nardo swivels and escapes.
Nardo thinks about countering with a body kick.
Nardo moves in looking to clinch but Uche pushes him off.
Nardo moves in looking to clinch but Uche pushes him off.#T4#
Uche tries to clinch up but Nardo circles away and keeps his distance.
Nardo lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Uche fails with the takedown.
Uche avoids the head kick by Nardo.
Nardo doesn't manage to clinch there - Uche circles away.
Uche stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nardo.
Nardo scoring well with a low kick there.
Nardo misses with a head kick.
Nardo tries to clinch but Uche moves out of range.
Nardo sets himself, and Uche steps forward looking for the clinch! Nardo avoids it this time.
Nardo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nardo looks to clinch
and Uche counters with a two punch combo.
Leo Nardo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uche fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leo Nardo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nardo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nardo scores with a head kick. Uche tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Uche tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nardo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Uche somewhat.
A nice leg kick from Nardo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nardo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Uche can do to turn this around?
Nardo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uche throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Uche takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Uche fails in his attempt to clinch.
Uche shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nardo as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Uche takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nardo scores with a push kick.
Uche shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Leo Nardo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Uche.
Uche fails in his attempt to clinch.
Uche fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nardo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Uche fails to land the takedown.
Uche fails to land the takedown.
Uche throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2##CL2#
Nardo gets tackled into the cage by Uche. Uche maintains the clinch.
Nardo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Uche is defending well for now.
Nardo throws a punch but it's blocked by Uche.
Uche is trying to drag Nardo to the mat but Nardo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nardo throws a head punch that misses.
Nardo has Uche pressed against the cage, preventing Uche from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nardo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Uche blocks it with crossed arms. #T3#
Nardo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Uche trying to land knees to the body.
Nardo lands an uppercut.
Uche trying to land knees to the body.
Nardo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Uche lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Uche tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Uche is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nardo pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Uche breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Uche shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nardo counters with a head kick. That will keep Uche thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A head kick from Nardo lands but Uche takes it in his stride.
Nardo scores with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nardo throws a head kick that misses.
Nardo lands with a kick to the temple. Uche shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nardo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Uche.
Uche misses with a kick to the body.
Uche tries for a takedown but Nardo circles away easily
and Nardo counters with a low kick, right behind Uche 's knee.
Uche keeps the fight on the outside.
Nardo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Uche.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leo Nardo dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Uche fails with an attempt to clinch.
Uche scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nardo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Uche manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nardo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Uche avoids the head kick by Nardo.
Nardo throws a head kick but Uche moves out of range.
Uche shoots for a double leg takedown but Nardo sprawls well. He's pushed Uche's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nardo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nardo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Uche.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nardo slaps away a takedown attempt from Uche, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Nardo gets tackled into the cage by Uche. Uche maintains the clinch. #T1#
Uche looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Uche tries to score a body lock takedown but Nardo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Leo Nardo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Uche.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nardo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Uche's brow.
Uche tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nardo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Uche's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Uche lands with a light punch inside.
Nardo can't find room to land a body shot as Uche controls the action.
Leo Nardo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nardo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Uche fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T2#
Nardo tries to work over Uche's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Uche is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nardo tries to throw a body punch but Uche avoids it by throwing Nardo back against the cage. #TD2#
Uche successfully pulls guard.
Uche throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #SUB2#
Uche is looking to cinch up a triangle. Nardo throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Uche's body to avoid the submission. Uche has instead reached around Nardo's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Uche arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Patrick Uche!

Event: UCF 3: Peterson v Spartan
Date: Feb 11, 2024

#R1#
Kurtovic with a poor takedown #CL2#
and McKenna moves into the clinch.#TD2#
McKenna pulls guard effortlessly.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
McKenna is pulling down on Kurtovic's head to control his posture.
Kurtovic prevents McKenna from getting back to his feet.
McKenna controlling the position.
McKenna throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
McKenna looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kurtovic wants to control from the top but McKenna keeps moving.
Kurtovic is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McKenna controls Kurtovic momentarily but Kurtovic frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurtovic sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
McKenna closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McKenna.#T1#
McKenna pressing his opponent against the cage.
McKenna prevents the takedown attempt.
Kurtovic has McKenna pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McKenna manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ismet Kurtovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
McKenna manages to break the clinch. #TD#
Kurtovic drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kurtovic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kurtovic tries to move into full mount but can't pass McKenna's legs.
Kurtovic wants to control for a moment but McKenna uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
McKenna flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Kurtovic scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2#
Kurtovic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Kurtovic is looking for a kimura but McKenna is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kurtovic to get the leverage.
McKenna is refusing to be controlled, as Kurtovic sits in half guard.
McKenna is trying to control but can't.
Well, if Kurtovic is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
McKenna is trying to get back to full guard.
Kurtovic drops an elbow to the side of McKenna's head.
Kurtovic is trying to control. McKenna wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Kurtovic is working for a submission of some sort.
McKenna works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
Kurtovic sitting in guard, not really doing much. #ES2#
McKenna pushes Kurtovic off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
A combination from McKenna does no damage. #TD2#
McKenna shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kurtovic manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
McKenna drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kurtovic dives on top into guard.#REVR##T4#
McKenna tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kurtovic sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kurtovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McKenna swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kurtovic looking to sit in guard and control but McKenna gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McKenna looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kurtovic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle McKenna dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
McKenna 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.
Kyle McKenna has got the better of the ground game so far.
McKenna trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kurtovic's guard.
McKenna looking to pass the guard.
McKenna stopping the sweep attempt from Kurtovic.
Kurtovic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McKenna controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Kurtovic controls McKenna momentarily but McKenna frees himself.
Kurtovic wants to sweep here but McKenna controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kurtovic is trying hard to land a takedown here. McKenna sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kurtovic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McKenna throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #TD2#
McKenna shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kurtovic manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
McKenna content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Kurtovic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McKenna is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Kurtovic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kurtovic is trying to control the position but McKenna postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Kurtovic closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. McKenna quickly recovers to half guard.
McKenna is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kurtovic seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kurtovic is trying to control. McKenna wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kurtovic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kurtovic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kurtovic trying to control the action but McKenna is working from the bottom.
Kurtovic is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McKenna is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T4#
McKenna trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Kurtovic is looking for a kimura but McKenna is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kurtovic to get the leverage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McKenna makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McKenna.
McKenna wants to stand and escape but Kurtovic is having none of it.
McKenna trying to keep a closed guard but Kurtovic is proving a slippery customer.
McKenna is looking to stand up but Kurtovic isn't so interested in that idea.
Kurtovic postures up.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA Las Vegas inform us that McKenna has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McKenna avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Kurtovic changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McKenna looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kurtovic working the head with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle McKenna showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kurtovic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
McKenna forces Kurtovic back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
McKenna is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kurtovic can't fight it off and eventually McKenna manages to take the fight to the floor. Kurtovic looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kurtovic is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and McKenna dives into side control.
McKenna has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#REVR#
McKenna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kurtovic keeps working.
Kurtovic regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKenna tries to stand and escape but Kurtovic is controlling the position.
McKenna throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kurtovic to regain full guard. #T1#
McKenna wants to stand and escape but instead Kurtovic has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Kurtovic throwing strikes from guard but McKenna blocks nicely.
McKenna looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kurtovic is one step ahead there.
McKenna keeping moving, preventing Kurtovic from controlling successfully.
McKenna has momentary wrist control but Kurtovic slips an elbow through the middle.
McKenna keeping moving, preventing Kurtovic from controlling successfully.
Kurtovic stopping the sweep attempt from McKenna.
McKenna striking off his back but it's not causing Kurtovic any problems. #T2#
Kurtovic being controlled here momentarily.
McKenna keeping moving, preventing Kurtovic from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
McKenna is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kurtovic defends well.
McKenna takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kurtovic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kurtovic slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kurtovic creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kurtovic is looking to take a break and control but McKenna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McKenna struggling a bit here.#T3#
Kurtovic in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
McKenna is not content to let Kurtovic control the position.
Kurtovic tries to move to mount but McKenna blocks the move with his legs. #SUB#
Kurtovic looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kurtovic looks up at the clock and then as McKenna takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kurtovic smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
McKenna tries to bench press Kurtovic off him but Kurtovic keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on McKenna's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Kurtovic is trying to get an arm triangle but McKenna is defending well. #T4#
McKenna manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kurtovic's best efforts.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kurtovic lands a nice short elbow.
McKenna is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kurtovic looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kurtovic moves into full mount! McKenna won't be happy about that!
Kurtovic wants to control the pace but McKenna is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McKenna is trying desperately to improve position.
Ismet Kurtovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kyle McKenna is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McKenna taking shots to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ismet Kurtovic showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McKenna 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle McKenna!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 12, 2024

#R1#
Braxton takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #KD#
Hoodwell lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Braxton sprawling to the canvas. Hoodwell follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Braxton hang on? #CUT#It looks like Kyrie Braxton has been cut.
Braxton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoodwell wants to pass to mount but Braxton is defending the position.
Hoodwell looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Braxton with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ROC#Braxton is rocked!
Hoodwell lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Braxton! More strikes land and this one is all over! Hoodwell jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). KJ Hoodwell!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 08, 2024

#R1#
Greenhart tries to clinch but OBrien is having none of it.
OBrien scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL#
OBrien moves into the clinch.
Greenhart is looking to break free of the clinch but OBrien has double underhooks.
Greenhart looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, OBrien creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
OBrien softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Greenhart's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
OBrien tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
OBrien lands an uppercut.
OBrien lands an uppercut.
OBrien lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot in the inside from OBrien.
OBrien misses with a knee to the head.
OBrien really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
OBrien lands a hook to the side of the head.
Greenhart tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
OBrien prevents Greenhart from breaking the clinch.
OBrien lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
OBrien is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Greenhart looks winded!
OBrien scores a nice knee to the body. #T1##TD#
OBrien pulls guard effortlessly.
OBrien seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now OBrien is on top in guard. #REVR#
OBrien definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
OBrien with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OBrien is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
OBrien is working Greenhart over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
OBrien lands a couple of digs.
OBrien cracks Greenhart with a solid left hand.
OBrien working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
OBrien engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
OBrien connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
OBrien's corner is telling him to maintain position.
OBrien slips nicely into half guard.
OBrien will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Greenhart is trying to defend against the ground and pound but OBrien scores with a couple of nice shots.
OBrien controlling the action here.
Greenhart has hold of OBrien's hands but OBrien slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
OBrien has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OBrien looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Greenhart has hold of OBrien's hands but OBrien slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nice strikes from OBrien there.
OBrien takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
OBrien is nestled in close to Greenhart, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
OBrien scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Still in half guard, OBrien seems content to control.#T3#
OBrien scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OBrien landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
OBrien controlling the action here.
OBrien winds up and cracks Greenhart with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
OBrien working over Greenhart with some ground and pound. Greenhart looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
OBrien working over Greenhart with some ground and pound. Greenhart looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. OBrien connects with a nice short shot to Greenhart's temple.
Greenhart is trying to defend against the ground and pound but OBrien scores with a couple of nice shots.
OBrien lands strikes from half guard.#ROC#Greenhart is rocked!
OBrien moves nicely into side control.
Greenhart is still in real trouble! Can OBrien finish him?
Greenhart taking a bit of punishment here - OBrien scoring with strikes.
Greenhart seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Greenhart takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OBrien lands some shots froms side control.
OBrien working the ground and pound from side control.
OBrien lands an elbow.
OBrien lands a decent elbow from side control.
OBrien lands an elbow.
OBrien grinds an elbow into Greenhart's temple.
Greenhart taking punishment in the form of punches.
Greenhart taking punishment in the form of punches.
Greenhart takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OBrien lands a strong strike to the head of Greenhart. That's dazed him! OBrien looking to finish here. Greenhart is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - OBrien lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lochlain OBrien!
An out of breath Lochlain OBrien thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 01, 2024

#R1#
McKenna pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD#
Burns shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
McKenna can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Burns controls the pace.
McKenna looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burns is one step ahead there.
Burns looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Burns tries to free his leg and advance position but McKenna is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns won't allow McKenna to sweep him here. #T1#
Burns works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McKenna missing with punches from the bottom.
Burns moves into full mount! McKenna won't be happy about that!
McKenna wants to get back to his feet.
McKenna is trying desperately to improve position.
McKenna keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Burns has hold of McKenna's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and McKenna manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #T2#
Burns tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McKenna is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Burns looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Burns tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Burns is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But McKenna has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from McKenna!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
McKenna scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McKenna trying to control the position from guard on top but Burns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McKenna looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Burns is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! McKenna rolls with it to try and escape but Burns cranks on the arm and McKenna is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Martin Burns!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 31, 2023

#R1#
Benjamin goes for a double leg but Uche avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Uche continues to drive forward.#CL#
Uche drives through and clinches with Benjamin against the cage.
Uche lands a left hand.
Benjamin is trying to pull guard but Uche has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Benjamin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Uche fails with a takedown attempt.
Uche misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Benjamin counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2#
Benjamin jumps guard.
Uche wants to control from the top but Benjamin keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uche is looking to stand up but Benjamin won't let him.
Benjamin has control of Uche's left arm, preventing Uche from doing any damage.
Benjamin is looking to sweep but instead, Uche has passed into half guard.
Uche will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Benjamin is trying to control but can't.
Uche is looking to take a break and control but Benjamin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Uche prevents Benjamin from standing back up.
Benjamin is trying to maintain the position but Uche is very close to passing his half guard.
Benjamin is looking to improve his position.
Benjamin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Uche. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Benjamin wants to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Uche throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Benjamin shoots in for a takedown but Uche shows good takedown defense.
Uche thinks about countering with a head kick.
Patrick Uche has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nickolas Benjamin.
Uche wants to clinch up but Benjamin keeps it at a distance.
Benjamin closes the distance and clinches up with Uche, looking for a takedown. Benjamin pushes Uche against the cage but Uche circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Benjamin forces Uche back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Benjamin gets control of Uche's arms and successfully pulls guard. Benjamin will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Benjamin managing to control the position.
Uche 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.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Benjamin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Benjamin is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
Benjamin can't keep his opponent in guard - Uche advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Benjamin is looking for a sweep. Uche is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Uche missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SU#
Uche stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Benjamin throws a low kick, looking for Uche's leg but Uche calmly moves out of range.
Uche fails with an attempt to clinch.
And Benjamin tries to counter it with a takedown but Uche pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Uche moves in looking to clinch but Benjamin pushes him off.
Benjamin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Uche. #T4##CL2#
Benjamin rushes Uche and presses him up against the cage.
Benjamin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Uche pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Benjamin tries a knee to the head but Uche blocks it. #TD2#
Benjamin turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Uche sneaks out the side door and pushes Benjamin away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benjamin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Benjamin blocks a head kick by Uche.
Uche doesn't manage to clinch there - Benjamin circles away.
Benjamin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Benjamin dives in for a single leg takedown but Uche sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Patrick Uche will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Uche tries to clinch there but Benjamin circles away.
Benjamin shoots in and drives through. Uche sprawls well.
Benjamin shoots for a takedown but Uche saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Uche looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Uche throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Uche throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Benjamin steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Uche.
Uche leaves Benjamin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Patrick Uche has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nickolas Benjamin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benjamin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Uche defends it nicely.
Uche seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Benjamin lands a jab.#T1#
Uche slaps away a takedown attempt from Benjamin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Benjamin stuffs the takedown attempt from Uche. Uche gets slowly back to his feet.
Benjamin tries to counter with a clinch but Uche shakes him off and moves away.
Uche gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Benjamin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Benjamin throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Uche stumbling backwards into the cage! Uche bounces back off the cage towards Benjamin, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Benjamin lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Benjamin celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nickolas Benjamin!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 20, 2023

#R1#
Pande fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McKenna misses with a body shot.
Pande misses with a double jab.
McKenna is looking to counter the offense by Pande and move into the clinch.
Pande misses with a series of wild punches. #TD#
McKenna shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Pande is looking to get back to is feet but McKenna passes into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pande tries to bench press McKenna off him but McKenna keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Pande keeps trying to improve his position.
McKenna advances to full mount.
Pande is in a horrible position here. McKenna smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
McKenna can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pande is looking to escape.
McKenna content just to control the position here. #T2#
Pande is squirming around, avoiding McKenna's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pande regains half guard.#SUB#
McKenna is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pande is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McKenna wants to take a breather but Pande is having none of it. #T3##SUB#
McKenna is trying to work for a kimura but Pande is defending well.
Pande is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McKenna scores with a couple of nice shots.
McKenna is trying to control the action in half guard but Pande is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pande trying to control here.
Pande wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pande has his hands clasped together around McKenna's back. He's all about the action.
McKenna not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McKenna misses with a takedown attempt - Pande sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pande is looking for the big counter here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Pande gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McKenna to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Pande is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McKenna is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle McKenna 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#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McKenna is defended easily by Pande.#TD2#
Pande shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pande was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
McKenna is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pande's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Pande is working for a submission of some sort.
McKenna is staying active underneath Pande, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
McKenna is looking to control Pande's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McKenna avoid being mounted?
Pande wants to stand up but McKenna is controlling the position.
Pande landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
McKenna actively working from the bottom here.
Pande is controlling the pace. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pande is looking to take a break and control but McKenna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McKenna is trying to maintain the position but Pande is very close to passing his half guard.
Pande tries to stand and escape but McKenna is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McKenna swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McKenna lands a nice looking kick to the body. Pande takes a step back to recover. #T3#
McKenna swinging wildly here.
Pande circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick misses from Pande.
Pande shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McKenna as he avoids it easily. #TD#
McKenna shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pande manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McKenna wants to control from the top but Pande keeps moving. #T4##SUB2#
Pande is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McKenna defends well.
Pande is looking to stand back up but McKenna counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Pande.
McKenna takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pande is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute McKenna jumps into side control!#SUB#
McKenna is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pande knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pande struggling a bit here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle McKenna dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
McKenna swats away the attempt to clinch by Pande.
Pande closes the distance but McKenna moves to the side #TD#
and McKenna counters with a shoot takedown. Pande fights it but they end up in guard.

Pande has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. McKenna has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Pande is pressed up against the cage. McKenna has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pande down to the mat. Pande avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pande will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kyle McKenna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pande tries to clinch but McKenna moves out of range.
A low kick from Pande is predictable there #TD#
and McKenna counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pande can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McKenna stops Pande from getting back to his feet.
McKenna is keen to just control but Pande is a slippery customer.#T1#
Pande wants to control but McKenna is keeping busy.
Pande takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pande wants to control but McKenna passes into side.
Pande is pushing McKenna's head away, looking to escape. McKenna manages to hold on to the position though.
Kyle McKenna overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pande tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but McKenna presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #SUB#
McKenna is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Pande has managed to escape the submission attempt.
McKenna connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #T2#
McKenna wants to control the pace but Pande is squirming around nicely.
Pande tries to control the position but McKenna now has his back. #SUB#
McKenna looking to break Pande's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Pande remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise McKenna will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
What can Pande do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight! #SUB#
McKenna working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Pande is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and McKenna has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Pande taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kyle McKenna!

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