Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: EFL 3: ??
Date: Oct 15, 2023

#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Sani.
Sani misses with an uppercut. Frost saw that one coming.
Frost tries to counter with a takedown but Sani is quick to defend against it.
Sani throws a head kick that misses #TD#
so Frost counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sani is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Frost trying to control the position from guard on top but Sani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Frost drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Frost seems to have locked his on tight now - Sani screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Frost, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Damon Frost!
An out of breath Damon Frost thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: EFL 3: ??
Date: Oct 15, 2023

#R1#
Don shoots for a double leg takedown but Ali sprawls well. He's pushed Don's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ali defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Don.
Don looks to land a combination. Ali sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ali connects with a right hand. Don shakes it off.
Ali defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Don.
Tyrell Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Don.
Don shoots in looking for a takedown but Ali manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Don's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ali jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ali. Don does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ali avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ali bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Don looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT#It looks like John Don has been cut.
Ali connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Don sizes up Ali with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Ali tries to keep at a distance but Don has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Ali's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Ali throws a body shot but no joy.
Ali tests Don's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ali with a jab.
Don looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ali lands a head shot.
Nice sprawl there from Ali as Don shoots in.
Ali stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ali wants it to stay on the feet.
Don drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Don shoots in for a double leg but Ali sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Don looks winded!
Don lands with a cross. #T2#
Ali scores with a jab to the head.
Ali stuffs the takedown attempt from Don. Don gets slowly back to his feet.
Don shoots and misses
and Ali counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ali connects with a body shot that sends Don's belly button to the back.
Ali is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ali wants to clinch.
Ali lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Don stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Don wants it to stay on the feet.
Ali moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3#
Don is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ali sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Don keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ali wants to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Ali. No joy for Don on that attempt.
Don blocks a low kick nicely.
Don misses with a series of wild punches.
Don walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T4#
Don shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ali defends it nicely.
Ali with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ali dives in for a single leg takedown but Don sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Don looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ali can't break the clinch.
Don tries to pull guard but Ali won't allow it.
Good body shot from Don. #BC#
Ali manages to break the clinch.
Ali motions for Don to come forward. Ali throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ali darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Don tries to clinch
and Ali counters with a series of strikes. Don will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyrell Ali dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Don's cut.
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#
Don throws an overhand right that lands on Ali's shoulder, as Ali tries to avoid the shot.
Ali lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Don shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ali sprawls well. Ali wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Don gets slowly back to his feet.
Ali shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Don sprawls well. Don wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ali gets slowly back to his feet.
Don avoids the head kick by Ali.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Don moves into the clinch.
We've been informed that Don has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ali is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Don can do to turn this around?
Ali can't break the clinch. #BC#
Ali manages to break the clinch. #TD2#
Don drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ali has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
Ali continues to stall.
Ali lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Ali trying to control but Don is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Don can do anything to dispel that myth.
Don is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ali is controlling him.
Ali landing with the ground and pound.
Ali content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Don has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ali has passed into side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ali trying to control the action but Don is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ali is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Don is trying to escape and Ali transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Don is forced to tap! Nice work there by Ali! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tyrell Ali!
John Don spoke after the fight, saying 'It is what it is, I'll be back better.'.

Event: NYF 38: Traumen vs Adams
Date: Oct 14, 2023

#R1#
Jenkins tries to bum rush Beukeboom with a series of wild strikes but Beukeboom uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Beukeboom walks into a straight right hand from Jenkins.
Beukeboom throws a shot from downtown. Jenkins moves away and avoids it.
Beukeboom lands a nice shot that snaps Jenkins's head back. #CUT#It looks like Bean Jenkins has been cut.
Beukeboom scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL#
Beukeboom takes the fight into the clinch.
Beukeboom lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jenkins backwards.
Jenkins throws an elbow but it misses.
Beukeboom has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jenkins is trying to break the clinch but Beukeboom has him pressed against the cage.
Beukeboom is working Jenkins over against the cage.
Beukeboom throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jenkins looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beukeboom scores with a shot to the side of Jenkins's head.
Jenkins working aggressively here.
Beukeboom scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Beukeboom lands with a right to the head.
Beukeboom lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jenkins backwards. #KD#
Beukeboom drops Jenkins onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Jenkins is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Jenkins is rocked!
A right hook to the body lands for Beukeboom.
Jenkins is still on wobbly legs! Can Beukeboom finish him?
A hook to the body from Beukeboom.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Beukeboom.
Beukeboom lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beukeboom working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Beukeboom works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Beukeboom creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Jenkins's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Jenkins drops to his knees and Beukeboom pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Probert Beukeboom!
Probert Beukeboom thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: MMAH 80
Date: Oct 07, 2023

#R1#
Cellini lands with a nice combination. Fontolan backs away looking to recover.
Cellini fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fontolan on the side of the head.
Cellini looks to land a left hand but Fontolan moved out of range nicely.
Cellini misses with an uppercut.
Cellini misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Fontolan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fontolan.
Fontolan pushes Cellini back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cellini throws an elbow that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Fontolan. #TD2#
Fontolan is trying to trip Cellini. He has hold of a leg but Cellini is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Fontolan persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cellini preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fontolan throws a strike but Cellini rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Cellini won't allow Fontolan to get back to his feet.
Fontolan is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T1#
Fontolan wants to get back to his feet but Cellini passes into half guard.
Fontolan tries to kick Cellini off but Cellini keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cellini thows a huge punch but Fontolan 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. Cellini connects with a nice short shot to Fontolan's temple.
Fontolan wants to get back to his feet.
Cellini is nestled in close to Fontolan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cellini trying to control from Fontolan's half guard. Fontolan has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Cellini throws a big elbow that misses.
Cellini stops Fontolan from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cellini throwing strikes but missing.
Fontolan keeping full guard, as Cellini tries to pass. #T2#
Cellini stops Fontolan from standing up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fontolan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cellini throwing strikes from guard but Fontolan blocks nicely.
Cellini 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.
Fontolan wants to stand but Cellini is controlling the position.
Cellini throwing strikes but missing.
Fontolan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Fontolan pushes Cellini up against the cage in a clinch.
Cellini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fontolan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like Abbondanza Cellini has been cut.#BC2#
Fontolan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Fontolan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cellini throws the left hand but Fontolan avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
Cellini gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cellini wants to sweep but no luck.
Fontolan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cellini wants to get back to his feet but Fontolan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cellini utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cellini throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #T4#
Fontolan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cellini avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Cellini working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fontolan. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Cellini moves into range and clinches up with Fontolan.
Fontolan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fontolan works on Cellini's body with a couple of short punches.
Cellini wants to get back to striking at distance but Fontolan won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Fontolan is trying to drag Cellini to the mat but Cellini just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cellini is trying to stall.
A right hand to the body from Fontolan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cellini. #TD2#
Fontolan gets a trip takedown into half guard.
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 Abbondanza Cellini will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Abbondanza Cellini's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Fontolan moves out of range of the strikes.
Fontolan dodges the punch combination from Cellini.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fontolan! But no joy.
Fontolan walks into a left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cellini. Fontolan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cellini looks to land a right hand but Fontolan moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fontolan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fontolan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cellini misses the shot to the body.
Cellini misses with a hook. Fontolan ducked under it nicely.
Fontolan wants to counter with a clinch but Cellini pushes him away.#T1##CL2#
Fontolan clinches up with Cellini and pushes him back against the cage.
Cellini fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fontolan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cellini's efforts to push away.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #TD2#
Fontolan is trying to trip Cellini. He has hold of a leg but Cellini is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Fontolan persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Davide Fontolan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fontolan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fontolan is continuing to stall.#T2#
Cellini trying to keep a closed guard but Fontolan is proving a slippery customer.
Fontolan lands a couple of elbows.
Fontolan throwing strikes but missing.
Fontolan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fontolan content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Cellini has taken the fight to the clinch. #T3#
Cellini taking a breather.
Fontolan lands a shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Fontolan as the two fighters clinch.
Fontolan is working Cellini over against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fontolan scores with a shot to the side of Cellini's head.
Cellini has a couple of punches blocked by Fontolan.
Fontolan lands an uppercut.
Fontolan lands a shoulder strike.
Fontolan blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Cellini fails to land.
Cellini is looking to break free of the clinch but Fontolan has double underhooks.
Cellini tries to break the clinch but Fontolan is controlling the position. #TD2#
Fontolan gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Cellini regains guard.
Fontolan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Fontolan trying to control the position from guard on top but Cellini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fontolan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fontolan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Davide Fontolan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Abbondanza Cellini's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Cellini looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cellini looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Fontolan closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Fontolan has clasped his hands together around Cellini's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Fontolan is chipping away with strikes.
Fontolan postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Fontolan wants to control but Cellini is keeping him busy.
Fontolan working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cellini is being controlled here.
Fontolan working away.
Fontolan working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T1#
Cellini dodges the ground and pound from Fontolan.
Cellini seems a little lost for a moment, as Fontolan dominates the positioning.
Fontolan throws a strike aimed at the side of Cellini's head but Cellini avoids it well.
Fontolan misses with the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fontolan taking a breather here.
Cellini taking punishment in the form of punches.
Cellini on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Fontolan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cellini keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fontolan grinds an elbow into Cellini's temple. #T2#
Fontolan lands a few punches from side control.
Cellini taking punishment in the form of punches.
A lull in the action here.
Cellini is trying to control Fontolan's posture but Fontolan avoids it.
Fontolan is looking to take a break and control but Cellini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Cellini takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Fontolan wants to stand but Cellini is controlling his arm.
Fontolan throws an elbow but Cellini slips to the side and avoids it well.
Fontolan trying to control the action but Cellini is working from the bottom.
Fontolan cracks Cellini with a big elbow.
Fontolan scores with punches from side control.
We've been informed that Fontolan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
The strikes coming from Fontolan are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Fontolan wants to control but Cellini is keeping him busy.
Fontolan working the head and body with strikes.
Fontolan controlling the position from side mount.
Fontolan tries to stand but Cellini is controlling his head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cellini looks to move to half guard but instead Fontolan has passed into mount! Damn!

And that's the end of the fight!
Davide Fontolan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fontolan 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Davide Fontolan!

Event: CFL - The Beginning
Date: Oct 01, 2023

#R1#
Akiyama needs to keep his hands up - Luguano had a free shot at his head there.
Akiyama ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akiyama throws a nice inside leg kick.
Akiyama looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Akiyama throws a head kick that misses.
Kado Akiyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akiyama fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Akiyama ducks under a wild hook from Luguano.
Luguano on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Akiyama. Akiyama obviously looking to wear him down.
Luguano ducks under a wild hook from Akiyama.
Akiyama scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT#It looks like Race Luguano has been cut.
Luguano is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Akiyama bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Luguano's head backwards.#KD#
Akiyama lands a big head kick that sends Luguano tumbling to the mat! Akiyama takes a step backwards and waves Luguano back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Luguano is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That kick from Akiyama tenderised Luguano's leg. Luguano is trying to keep his angry face on.
Akiyama throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Luguano counters by moving into the clinch.
Luguano dodges an elbow strike from Akiyama. #T1#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Luguano just misses with a elbow thrown towards Akiyama's brow.
Akiyama throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Luguano blocks it with crossed arms.
Akiyama tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Akiyama just misses with a elbow thrown towards Luguano's brow.
Akiyama with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Luguano can't get the takedown.
Akiyama looking to stall.
Luguano tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Akiyama smiles and moves away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Akiyama.
The fight stays on the outside here - Luguano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Akiyama waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Luguano.#T2#
A head kick misses from Akiyama.
Akiyama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Luguano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Akiyama darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Akiyama connects with a body shot that sends Luguano's belly button to the back.
Luguano fails with a takedown attempt.
Kado Akiyama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Race Luguano.
Akiyama with a hook.
Akiyama with a nice calf kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akiyama throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Luguano moves forwards but Akiyama connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Akiyama lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Akiyama takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Akiyama connects with a leg kick.
Luguano avoids the body shot from Akiyama.
Akiyama uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Luguano.
Luguano throws a jab when Akiyama was well out of range.
Akiyama feints and then cracks Luguano's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Luguano down.
Akiyama scores with a jab. Luguano acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Akiyama fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Akiyama.
A lazy left from Akiyama finds it's target.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akiyama uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Luguano is still on wobbly legs! Can Akiyama finish him?#CUT#That has opened up Race Luguano's cut even more.
Luguano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Akiyama misses with a looping right.
Luguano seems to have recovered his senses.
Luguano looks to land a right hand but Akiyama moved out of range.
Akiyama throws out a loose jab but Luguano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luguano's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akiyama. Luguano does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Luguano! But no joy.
Akiyama darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Luguano shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Akiyama is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Akiyama misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Akiyama throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Luguano looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice cross by Akiyama.#T5##CL2#
Luguano forces Akiyama back against the cage and clinches.
A body shot lands from Akiyama.
Akiyama misses with a knee to the head.
Akiyama tries a knee to the head but Luguano blocks it.
Akiyama with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Akiyama pushes off an throws an elbow but Luguano leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Akiyama just misses with a elbow thrown towards Luguano's brow. #BC#
Akiyama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Akiyama misses the shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Akiyama.
Akiyama misses with a straight right.
Akiyama fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Luguano.
Luguano throws a hook but Akiyama blocks it.
Luguano just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAkiyama.
A looping hook to the body misses from Luguano. Akiyama does a little dance to reset his feet.#T6#
Luguano fails with the takedown
and Akiyama makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Akiyama tests Luguano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Akiyama.#CUT#The cut above Race Luguano's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luguano tries to clinch but Akiyama is having none of it.
Akiyama lands a glancing blow to the side of Luguano's head.
Luguano misses with a hook. Akiyama ducked under it nicely.
Luguano shoots in for a takedown but Akiyama shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Akiyama throws a good cross that connects.
Akiyama misses with a looping left.#KD#
Akiyama sends Luguano crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Akiyama is motioning to the referee to let Luguano up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT#Race Luguano's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#T7#
Luguano misses the shot to the body.
Luguano on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Akiyama. Akiyama obviously looking to wear him down.
Akiyama lands a nice leg kick that just misses Luguano's sensitive parts.
Luguano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akiyama.
Luguano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Luguano steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Akiyama. That one must have hurt.
Luguano looks winded!
Akiyama lands a right hook to the body.
Akiyama throws a big shot that misses.
Luguano looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A slapping body kick lands there for Akiyama.
Akiyama lands with a straight right. Luguano didn't see that one coming.#T8#
Akiyama scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akiyama's jab looks to have found its range, popping Luguano under the eye.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kado Akiyama!
Our winner, Kado Akiyama, 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: CFL - The Beginning
Date: Oct 01, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Papadopolous gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lewis struggles to land a body shot inside as Papadopolous controls his hands.
Papadopolous keeps control of Lewis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Papadopolous is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lewis to keep the fight standing.
The referee is keeping an eye on Papadopolous - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #TD2#
Papadopolous ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Papadopolous no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lewis postures up.
Lewis wanted to stand there but Papadopolous had control of the position.
Papadopolous seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lewis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papadopolous keeping moving, preventing Lewis from controlling successfully. #T1#
Lewis trying to stand up but can't free himself from Papadopolous's guard.
Lewis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Papadopolous is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lewis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice jab there from Lewis.
Papadopolous fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lewis thinks about countering with a body kick.
Lewis throws a big shot that misses.
Papadopolous uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lewis.
Papadopolous feints the counter takedown.
Papadopolous throws a sloppy head kick
and Lewis counters with a one-two to the body. #T2#
That kick from Papadopolous tenderised Lewis's leg. Lewis is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lewis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Papadopolous misses with a takedown attempt
and Lewis counters with a nice uppercut.
Bubba Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christos Papadopolous.
Lewis throws a body shot but no joy.
Papadopolous defending well as Lewis loads up on a big left hand.
Papadopolous misses with a takedown attempt
and Lewis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Papadopolous misses with a takedown
letting Lewis counter with a right hand.
Lewis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Papadopolous looks winded!
Lewis lands with a nice body kick.
A left lands for Lewis.
Papadopolous moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T3#
Papadopolous misses with a combination #KD#
and Lewis counters with a nice right hand that sends Papadopolous toppling to the canvas! Papadopolous scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Lewis finish him?!#ROC#Papadopolous is rocked!
Lewis lands a glancing blow to the side of Papadopolous's head.
Papadopolous is still on wobbly legs! Can Lewis finish him?
Lewis misses with a low kick as Papadopolous jumps back.
Lewis fails with the takedown.
Papadopolous seems to have recovered his senses.
Lewis throws a lazy right hand but Papadopolous sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lewis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Papadopolous tries to clinch
and Lewis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lewis is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Papadopolous has his takedown stuffed
and Lewis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lewis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Papadopolous lands a high kick!
Lewis lands with a cross.
Papadopolous misses with a leg kick
and Lewis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick misses from Papadopolous.
Lewis jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Lewis looking to land some kicks to the body here. #CL#
Lewis has managed to clinch.
Papadopolous has Lewis pushed against the cage.
Papadopolous is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lewis misses with a punch to the body.
Lewis tries to throw a body punch but Papadopolous avoids it by throwing Lewis back against the cage.
Lewis is trying to pull guard but Papadopolous has him pressed against the cage.#T5#
Lewis tries a body shot but Papadopolous blocks it.
Lewis tries to throw a body punch but Papadopolous avoids it by throwing Lewis back against the cage.
Papadopolous dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#TD#
Lewis successfully pulls guard.
Papadopolous with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Papadopolous accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Papadopolous controlling from the top position.
Lewis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Papadopolous wanted to stand there but Lewis had control of the position. #T6#
Papadopolous controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Papadopolous passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lewis looking for a sweep but Papadopolous has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Papadopolous lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Papadopolous has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T7##SUB2#
Papadopolous jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Lewis is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Lewis and Papadopolous has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Lewis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Papadopolous wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lewis defending against the ground and pound.
Lewis dodges the ground and pound from Papadopolous.
Papadopolous lands some shots froms side control.
Lewis is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Papadopolous is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T8#
Papadopolous tries to control but Lewis wriggling away.
Papadopolous tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Papadopolous throwing strikes here but Lewis is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Lewis is in all sorts of trouble here.
Papadopolous throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Lewis regains half guard.
Papadopolous is taking a breather. Lewis 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.#T9##SU2#
Papadopolous escapes and gets back to his feet.
Papadopolous shoots and misses
and Lewis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Christos Papadopolous seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Papadopolous shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Papadopolous tries to clinch there but Lewis circles away.
Lewis is looking to clinch.
Papadopolous misses with a takedown
enabling Lewis to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Lewis dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Papadopolous wants to clinch
letting Lewis counter with a right hand.
Lewis lands an overhand right.
We've been informed that Papadopolous has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Papadopolous bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice sprawl there from Lewis as Papadopolous shoots in.
Lewis scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lewis wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papadopolous tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lewis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lewis throws a front kick aimed at Papadopolous's knee but Papadopolous avoids it well.
Papadopolous looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lewis is fending him off so far but Papadopolous persists. Nope, Lewis circles away and we're back to standing.#T1##CL2#
Papadopolous moves into the clinch.
Papadopolous has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lewis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bubba Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christos Papadopolous.
Lewis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Papadopolous is breathing heavily.
Papadopolous blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lewis tries to throw a body punch but Papadopolous avoids it by throwing Lewis back against the cage.
Lewis can't find room to land a body shot as Papadopolous controls the action.
Lewis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Papadopolouss head. #BC2#
Papadopolous breaks the clinch.
Lewis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Papadopolous misses with a takedown attempt
and Lewis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A cross from Lewis lands.
Papadopolous tries to bum rush Lewis with a series of wild strikes but Lewis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Lewis was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Papadopolous.
Lewis cracks Papadopolous with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
Lewis cracks Papadopolous with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lewis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bubba Lewis is winning the standup battle so far.
Lewis drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Papadopolous right on the button. Papadopolous goes down! Lewis follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Lewis gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bubba Lewis!
Bubba Lewis gave a mention to Sakura Style in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: EFL 2: Double Main Event
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1#
Barnstein avoids the body shot from Valero.
Barnstein with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Valero to score with a decent uppercut.
Barnstein takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Valero connects with a nice looking jab.
Valero stuns Barnstein with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Valero comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Barnstein is looking to clinch but Valero is avoiding it.
Valero throws out a loose jab but Barnstein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barnstein lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Valero circles away quickly and effectively.
Valero pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Valero looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Barnstein fails with a takedown attempt.
Barnstein moves out of range as Valero strikes.
Valero throws a big shot that misses.
As Valero backs away, Barnstein returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnstein manages to avoid it.#KD2#
Valero lands a big uppercut and Barnstein crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Barnstein looks OK. Valero waves Barnstein back to his feet!#ROC2#Barnstein is rocked!
Valero lands a jab to Barnstein's midsection.
Oh Barnstein is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barnstein is breathing heavily.
Valero throws a shot to the body.
Are you kidding me?! Valero ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Barnstein clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Inca Valero!
Inca Valero thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: EFL 2: Double Main Event
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1#
Backson connects with a looping right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Backson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Backson.
Tennyson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Backson moves away.
It looked like Backson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Backson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tennyson walks into a straight right hand from Backson.
Backson lands a nice shot that snaps Tennyson's head back.
Backson throws a right hand that Tennyson ducks under and follows up with a left that Tennyson also avoids with ease.
Backson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Backson moves out of range as Tennyson strikes.
Backson thuds his right hand into Tennyson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Backson connects with a nice looking jab.
Tennyson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tennyson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Backson at a distance.
Tennyson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Backson swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Backson forces Tennyson back against the cage and clinches.
Backson lands a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Tennyson gets control of Backson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tennyson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Tennyson keeping moving, preventing Backson from controlling successfully.
Backson tries to stand but Tennyson is controlling from the bottom.
Tennyson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Backson trying to control the position from guard on top but Tennyson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tennyson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tennyson keeping moving, preventing Backson from controlling successfully.
Backson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tennyson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#CL#
Backson closes the distance and pushes Tennyson back into the cage.
Backson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Backson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tennyson backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Backson.
Tennyson takes a shot to the head.
Backson scores with a shot to the side of Tennyson's head.
Backson lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Backson.
The referee is keeping an eye on Backson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tennyson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Backson to keep the fight standing.
Tennyson is looking to break free of the clinch but Backson has double underhooks. #BC#
Backson manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Backson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tennyson, pushing him back against the cage.
Backson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tennyson up against the cage.#BC#
Backson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Backson works the jab nicely.
Backson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD2#
Tennyson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Backson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tennyson off and has taken his back!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Backson controlling the positon.
Backson missing with strikes from the back.
Backson not allowing Tennyson to control his hands.
Backson throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Backson slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Tennyson covering up well under a series of strikes from Backson. #T4#
Tennyson is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Backson.
Tennyson wants to escape the position.
Tennyson is trying to get back to his feet but Backson has full control of the position and if anything, Tennyson has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Backson working for the choke. #SUB#
Backson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Backson is looking to control Tennyson but Tennyson is wriggling around and keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jo Backson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Tennyson ducks right into an uppercut from Backson.
Backson lands a nice shot that snaps Tennyson's head back.
Tennyson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Backson.
Tennyson shoots in and drives through. Backson sprawls well.
A head kick misses from Tennyson.
Tennyson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tennyson takes one to the chin there.
Backson lands a jab to the head.
A jab lands there for Backson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Backson fails to land with a series of punches.
Backson tests Tennyson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tennyson walks into a straight right hand from Backson.
Backson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Backson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tennyson can do to turn this around?
Backson moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Backson. That's going to slow Tennyson down.
Backson scores with a three punch combo!
A jab from Backson misses.
Backson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tennyson defending well as Backson loads up on a big left hand.
Tennyson tries to clinch but Backson moves out of range. #CL#
Backson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tennyson looking to stall.
Backson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Backson taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #BC#
Backson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Backson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Backson tries to bum rush Tennyson with a series of wild strikes but Tennyson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tennyson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Backson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tennyson at a distance.
Backson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T2#
A left and a right from Backson both land. Nice combination.
Backson throws a shot from downtown. Tennyson moves away and avoids it.
Tennyson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Backson lands with an uppercut that bounces Tennyson off the cage and back into range.
Backson lands a jab-cross combination.
Tennyson throws a right hand that misses
enabling Backson to counter with a crisp jab.
Tennyson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Backson lands an overhand right.
Jo Backson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Backson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tennyson eats them both and turns towards Backson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Tennyson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Backson manages to avoid it.
Backson lands a head shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Backson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jo Backson is winning the standup battle so far.
Backson scores with a three punch combo!
Backson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jo Backson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Backson lands a nice looking body shot. #T3#
Tennyson misses with a low kick.
Tennyson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tennyson tries to move into range but Backson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Backson cracks Tennyson with an open hand slap.
Tennyson tries to clinch but Backson is having none of it.
Backson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Backson scores with a nice right hand.
Tennyson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tennyson misses with a takedown
and Backson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tennyson is breathing heavily.
Tennyson throws a shot from downtown. Backson moves away and avoids it.
Backson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Backson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tennyson doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Backson takes the fight 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!
Backson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tennyson backwards. #T4#
Backson pushes Tennyson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Backson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tennyson backwards.
Tennyson misses with an elbow strike. #TD2#
Tennyson pulls guard successfully.
Backson 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.
Backson tries to stand but Tennyson is controlling from the bottom.
Tennyson looking for a sweep. Not yet Tennyson, not yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Backson wants to stand but Tennyson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jo Backson 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#
Backson lands with a hook. Tennyson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Backson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tennyson.
A punch combination from Backson misses.
The fighters circling - Backson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Backson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tennysons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Backson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Backson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tennyson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Backson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Backson with a nice cross.
Backson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Backson scores with the left hand. Tennyson knows he should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tennyson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Backson lands with an overhand left.
Tennyson ducks under a wild hook from Backson.
Tennyson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Backson digs a good body shot into Tennyson's ribs.
A head kick misses from Tennyson.
Tennyson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Backson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tennyson doesn't seem bothered though.
Tennyson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Backson.
Backson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Decent striking displayed by Backson there.
Backson works the jab nicely.
Tennyson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Backson throws out a powerful jab.
Tennyson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Backson throws out the jab.
Tennyson raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Tennyson takes one to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab by Backson.#CL#
Backson forces Tennyson back against the cage and clinches.#T2##BC#
Backson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Backson scores with a sloppy right hand. Tennyson should have avoided that one.
Backson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tennyson at a distance.
Tennyson misses with a hook. Backson ducked under it nicely.
Tennyson looks to throw the jab but Backson is out of range.
It looked like Backson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Backson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tennyson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tennyson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Backson moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL#
Backson darts in and clinches Tennyson up against the cage.
Backson gets through Tennyson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Backson lands a left hand.
Backson pushes Tennyson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tennyson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tennyson trying to land knees to the body.
Tennyson trying to land knees to the body.
Backson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T3#
Backson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Backson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Backson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Backson lands with a right to the head. #ROC#Tennyson is rocked!
Backson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tennyson backwards.
Tennyson is still on wobbly legs! Can Backson finish him?
Backson is struggling to control the position.
Tennyson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tennyson seems to have recovered his senses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Backson.
Backson digs a right hand into Tennyson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tennyson's gas tank.
Tennyson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A nice left hand lands by Backson.
Backson scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Backson breaks the clinch. #CL#
Backson rushes Tennyson and presses him up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Backson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Backson gets through Tennyson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jo Backson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Backson is pushing Tennyson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T4#
A short uppercut from Backson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Backson.
Backson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tennyson backwards.
Backson creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Tennyson with a big uppercut! Tennyson tries to clinch up but Backson pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Tennyson to the mat! Tennyson covers up and Backson unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jo Backson!

Event: MMAH 77
Date: Sep 24, 2023

#R1#
Worner is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Worner with a poor takedown
and Cellini counters with a three punch combo that has Worner backing up. Worner nods at Cellini to acknowledge the strikes.
Cellini connects with a solid leg kick.
Worner is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cellini connects with a nice looking jab.
Cellini lands a really nice looking cross but Worner seems unphased.
Worner goes for a double leg but Cellini avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cellini continues to drive forward.
Cellini is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Worner.
Cellini connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Worner momentarily.
Cellini scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mike Worner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Cellini lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cellini dives in and grabs Worner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Worner pushes down on Cellini's head and hops out.
Worner tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Cellini counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Worner scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T1#
Cellini is staying active underneath Worner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Worner is thwarting Cellini's attempts to control the position.
Worner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cellini keeps working. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Worner tries to pass to full mount but Cellini defends it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cellini lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Worner doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Cellini counter with a right hand.
Abbondanza Cellini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Worner.
Cellini keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Worner stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Worner wants it to stay on the feet.
Worner is looking to clinch but Cellini is avoiding it.
Cellini is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Worner misses with a leg kick
and Cellini counters with a straight right hand.
Worner tries to clinch
and Cellini counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Cellini lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Worner takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#ROC#Worner is rocked!
Cellini cracks Worner with a hook to the temple - Worner is on wobbly legs here! Cellini swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Worner falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Cellini wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Abbondanza Cellini!
After the big win, Abbondanza Cellini made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Silverguard Outfitters ðŸ›¡ and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: NYF Fight Night 11
Date: Sep 22, 2023

#R1#
Bender checks a leg kick.
Bender steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jenkins.
Bender doesn't manage to clinch there - Jenkins circles away.
Jenkins swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bender darts in looking for a takedown but Jenkins gets double underhooks and turns Bender into the cage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bender looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jenkins is looking to counter the offense by Bender and move into the clinch.
Bender should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
A head kick misses from Bender.
Jenkins is looking to counter punch.
Jenkins defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bender.
Jenkins throws an overhand right that lands on Bender's shoulder, as Bender tries to avoid the shot.
Bender throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bender shoots in looking for a takedown but Jenkins manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bender's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bean Jenkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Braedon Bender.
Bender shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jenkins but Jenkins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bender shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jenkins as he avoids it easily. #T1#
Bender pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jenkins misses with a hook. Bender ducked under it nicely.
Bender gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jenkins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Braedon Bender has been cut.
Jenkins defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bender.
Jenkins misses with a double jab.
Bender shoots for a takedown but Jenkins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A jab from Jenkins misses.
Bender shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jenkins defends it nicely.#T2#
Jenkins misses with a body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bender.
Jenkins tries to score with a low kick but Bender moves his leg out of the way.
Bender misses with a takedown attempt
and Jenkins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Braedon Bender seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bender throws a lazy body kick #KD#
and Jenkins counters with a nice right hand that sends Bender toppling to the canvas! Bender scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Jenkins finish him?!#ROC#Bender is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Jenkins misses.
Bender wants to clinch.#T3#
Jenkins tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bender swivels and escapes.
Jenkins throws a body shot but no joy.
Jenkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Bender. Those never looked like landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Jenkins misses the target.
Bender fails with the takedown#CL#
and Jenkins moves into the clinch.
Jenkins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bender managing to block the knees to the body from Jenkins.
Jenkins lands a nice elbow. #BC2#
Bender's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big right from Jenkins misses.
Bender shoots and misses #CL#
and Jenkins counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T4#
Jenkins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bender backwards. #CUT#That has opened up Braedon Bender's cut even more.
Jenkins is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bender is defending well.#BC#
Jenkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bender looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bender shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jenkins pinned against the cage. Jenkins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD#
Jenkins feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Bender sprawling to the canvas! Bender rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Jenkins finish him?!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bean Jenkins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Braedon Bender's cut.
That's time! Jenkins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bender pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bender throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jenkins changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bender fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bender darts in looking for a takedown but Jenkins gets double underhooks and turns Bender into the cage.
Bean Jenkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Bender shoots for a double leg takedown but Jenkins sprawls well. He's pushed Bender's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jenkins looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bender looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jenkins is fending him off so far but Bender persists. Nope, Jenkins circles away and we're back to standing.
Bean Jenkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Braedon Bender.
Jenkins throws out a leg kick but Bender moves out of range and Jenkins only half commits.
Bender is looking for the big counter here.
Jenkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bender can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Jenkins as Bender shoots in.
An attempted straight right counter from Jenkins misses the target.
Jenkins fails to land with a series of punches.
Bender fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
Bender ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jenkins clobbers Bender with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jenkins avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jenkins misses with a low kick.
Bender has a takedown stuffed.
Jenkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bender misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
Bender tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jenkins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Bender tries to get set, Jenkins tries to push him back and clinch up but Bender manages to avoid the attempt.
Bender fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bender fails with a takedown attempt.
Bender is breathing heavily.
Bender shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jenkins defends it nicely.
Jenkins throws a body shot but no joy.
Bender misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Jenkins counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jenkins. #BC#
Jenkins breaks the clinch.
Jenkins with the inside leg kick. #T3#
Bender tries for a takedown but Jenkins circles away easily#CL#
and Jenkins counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Jenkins breaks the clinch.
Bender shoots in for a takedown but Jenkins shows good takedown defense.
Bender fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Jenkins pushes Bender up against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Jenkins scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jenkins lands with a light punch inside.
Jenkins lands a hook that snaps the head of Bender backwards. #T4##TD#
Jenkins is trying to trip Bender. He has hold of a leg but Bender is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Jenkins persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bender working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jenkins.
Jenkins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jenkins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jenkins throws a big right hand that misses.
Bender controls Jenkins momentarily but Jenkins frees himself.
Jenkins with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jenkins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jenkins is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jenkins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bender works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bender really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jenkins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jenkins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bean Jenkins dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Braedon Bender's cut.
That's time! Jenkins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Bender misses with a shot to the body #KD#
and Jenkins counters with a nice right hand that sends Bender toppling to the canvas! Bender scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Jenkins finish him?!
Bender is still on wobbly legs! Can Jenkins finish him?
Bender misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bender misses with a takedown attempt - Jenkins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jenkins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bender looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bender seems to have recovered his senses.#TD#
Bender gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jenkins to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bender wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Jenkins manages to pass to side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#REVB#
Jenkins is nestled in close to Bender, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#CUT#The cut above Braedon Bender's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jenkins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Jenkins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bender takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bender has hold of Jenkins's hands but Jenkins slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jenkins unloads with some huge strikes here! Bender is out! Jenkins wins by brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bean Jenkins!
Bean Jenkins seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: EFL 1: Glez Vs Morell
Date: Sep 15, 2023

#R1#
West shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gozlov as he avoids it easily.
West tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
West darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Gozlov counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB#
Gozlov 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.
Gozlov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West has momentary wrist control but Gozlov slips an elbow through the middle.
West preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Gozlov drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Gozlov as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! West screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Gozlov! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Roman Gozlov!

Event: EFL 1: Glez Vs Morell
Date: Sep 15, 2023

#R1#
Sani tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but White paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sani wants to clinch but White slips to the side
and White counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sani is looking to clinch but White is avoiding it.
Sani tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and White counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sani won't be happy with that.

Sani sneaks out the side door and pushes White away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Nneka Sani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
White shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sani lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
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!#CL#
Sani has White up against the cage in a clinch. #TD2#
Sani is fighting off a takedown attempt but White is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sani to the mat. Sani regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
White throws a strike but Sani rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Sani in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
White keeping full guard, as Sani tries to pass. #T1#
White seems keen to control Sani's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sani trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
White manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sani manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
White trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
White working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sani keeping full guard, as White tries to pass.
White landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
White works a leg free and moves into half guard.
White is trying to control. Sani wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
White prevents Sani from improving his position.
White sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sani defending well though.
White is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
White passes to side control.
White working the body and head with strikes.
White lands a nice forearm strike.
White grinds an elbow into Sani's temple. #T3#
Sani is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
White working the ground and pound.
White scores with punches from side control.
Sani is breathing heavily.
White tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
White scores with punches from side control.
White cracks Sani with a big right hand but Sani just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
White is working Sani over with some ground and pound from side control.
White cracks Sani with an elbow. That is naaassty.#CUT2#It looks like Nneka Sani has been cut.
White scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sani to see if he's OK.
White in side control lands a decent elbow.
Sani is not content to let White control the position. #T4#
White lands some shots froms side control.#SU2#
White decides to stand back up. White steps back and let's Sani get back to his feet.#TD2#
White gets the takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sani sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
White wants to pass the guard but Sani is defending well.
White looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
White is looking for a kimura but Sani is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for White to get the leverage. #SUB2#
White is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sani taking some punishment here, with White in his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shane White dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nneka Sani's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Sani blocks a head kick by White.
An attempted straight right counter from Sani misses the target.
White looks to land a combination but Sani avoids it well.
Sani throws a counter high kick but White was just alert enough to avoid it.
Sani tries to clinch there but White circles away.
Sani throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and White decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sani's guard.

Sani manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Sani wants to clinch.#CL2#
White has managed to clinch.
Sani gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from White. #TD2#
White has hold of one of Sani's legs. Sani is fighting the takedown attempt but White gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#T1#
Sani is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst White is controlling him.
White looking to pass the guard.
White postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
White is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sani is on top in guard. #REVR#
Sani looking to pass the guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sani wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
White controlling Sani's posture.
Sani advances position into side control!
An elbow from Sani crashes against the mat.
You can see the frustration on White's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Sani tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sani has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Sani is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, White has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3##SUB#
Sani tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
White is trying to get back to half guard.
Sani 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.
White is looking for a sweep.
White is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
White is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sani's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
White is trying to stand up here but Sani is controlling him well.
White manages to get to full guard.
White looking for a sweep. Not yet White, not yet.
White controlling Sani's posture.
Sani trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shane White has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sani in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Shane White will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nneka Sani's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Sani has White up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Sani breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Sani clinches with his opponent. #TD#
Sani gets control of White's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sani will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sani utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
White throwing strikes from guard but Sani blocks nicely.
White with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White trying to control but Sani is working from the bottom. #T1#
White working some strikes from top position.
White looking to pass the guard.
White wants to control from the top but Sani keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
White working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sani's head.
White is in close to Sani's body, working some short punches and elbows.
White landing with the ground and pound.
White wants to control from the top but Sani keeps moving.
White is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
White scoring with punches to the head and body.
White chips away with some ground and pound.
White must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
White looking to sit in guard and control but Sani gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
White seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sani trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
White trying to control the position.
White lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
White has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Sani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Sani keeping full guard, as White tries to pass.
White wants to control from the top but Sani keeps moving.
White controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
White keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sani's head.
White postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
White working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
White lands a couple of digs.
White landing some decent shots from guard.
White distracts Sani with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
White throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sani works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
White wants to control from the top but Sani keeps moving.
White working some strikes from top position.
White lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
White lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
White landing some decent shots from guard.
White is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shane White comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got White 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane White!

Event: MMAH 73
Date: Sep 14, 2023

#R1#
Pigmy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cellini lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pigmy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pigmy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cellini.
Cellini throws the kick towards the body but Pigmy avoids it.
Pigmy misses with a wild body shot.
A combination from Cellini does no damage.
Pigmy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#It looks like Abbondanza Cellini has been cut.
Pigmy tried to score with a low kick but Cellini checks it.
Pigmy shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cellini eats them both and turns towards Pigmy to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cellini scores with a jab to the head. #T1#
Pigmy walks into a left hand.
Pigmy throws a combination that misses
and Cellini counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#TD2#
Pigmy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cellini's guard.
Pigmy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pigmy trying to control the position from guard on top but Cellini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pigmy won't allow Cellini to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Cellini looking for a guillotine here but Pigmy defends easily.
Cellini working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pigmy. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pigmy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pigmy throws a strike but Cellini rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Cellini throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pigmy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pigmy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cellini trying to control but Pigmy is working from the bottom.
Cellini postures up in Pigmy's guard and throws a big left but Pigmy blocks it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pigmy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cellini landing with the ground and pound.
Cellini with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pigmy striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Cellini in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pigmy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cellini. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Pigmy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pigmy keeping moving, preventing Cellini from controlling successfully.
Cellini scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pigmy controls Cellini momentarily but Cellini frees himself.
Pigmy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cellini. #SU#
Cellini stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Pigmy walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cellini.
Some wild striking there from Pigmy.
Pigmy looks winded!#T4#
Pigmy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cellini moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pigmy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cellini.
Cellini fails with the takedown.
Cellini stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cellini cracks Pigmy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abbondanza Cellini dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abbondanza Cellini's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Cellini on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pigmy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pigmy lands a right hook to the body.
Pigmy throws a nice looking combination but Cellini bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pigmy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cellini's hands.
Brutus Pigmy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pigmy throws out a loose jab but Cellini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pigmy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cellini sprawls well. Cellini wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pigmy gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cellini lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Good work by Pigmy as he checks the leg kick.
Pigmy misses with a combination
enabling Cellini to counter with a crisp jab.
Pigmy throws a body punch but Cellini moves out of range.
Cellini swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pigmy.#TD2#
Pigmy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cellini to the mat! Cellini manages to get full guard.

Cellini pushes Pigmy off and gets back to his feet.
Brutus Pigmy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pigmy is breathing heavily.
Brutus Pigmy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cellini cracks Pigmy with a good jab.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cellini, as that shot connected.
Pigmy throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Cellini counter with a right hand.
Cellini scores with a sloppy right hand. Pigmy should have avoided that one.
Cellini lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cellini pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pigmy misses with a combination
and Cellini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Pigmy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cellini lands a head kick. Pigmy smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Pigmy slaps away a takedown attempt from Cellini, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pigmy is looking for the big counter here.
Pigmy takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Pigmy misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and Cellini tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cellini connects with a crisp jab.
Pigmy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cellini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Cellini works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cellini darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cellini throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pigmy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pigmy throws a leg kick
and Cellini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pigmy throws a right hand that Cellini ducks under and follows up with a left that Cellini also avoids with ease.
Cellini will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cellini slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pigmy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice shot by Cellini.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abbondanza Cellini dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Abbondanza Cellini's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nice uppercut there from Cellini.
Pigmy throws the left hand but Cellini avoids the punch easily.
Pigmy misses with a two punch combination.
Cellini throws a nice head kick!
Cellini throws a hook to the side of Pigmy's head but Pigmy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cellini tries to land a front kick but Pigmy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cellini connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cellini is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pigmy moves out of range of the body kick.
Cellini avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Pigmy misses with a looping right.
Cellini is looking to counter with a body kick.
Pigmy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cellini checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pigmy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pigmy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pigmy misses the body punch
letting Cellini counter with a right hand.
Pigmy throws a leg kick
and Cellini counters with a three punch combo that has Pigmy backing up. Pigmy nods at Cellini to acknowledge the strikes.#ROC#Pigmy is rocked!
Cellini lands a nice looking kick to the body. Pigmy takes a step back to recover.
Pigmy is still on wobbly legs! Can Cellini finish him?
Pigmy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cellini lands with an uppercut that bounces Pigmy off the cage and back into range.
Nice straight punches there by Cellini. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cellini.
Pigmy misses with a looping left.
A counter left hand to the body from Cellini misses its target.#T2##CL#
Cellini takes the fight into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Cellini.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Cellini pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cellini connects with a single shot there.
Cellini throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pigmy on the side of the head.
Cellini misses with a head kick.
Cellini misses with a kick to the body.
Pigmy throws a solid leg kick but Cellini takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pigmy.
Cellini with a nice cross.
Cellini drops Pigmy with a big left hand! Pigmy is injured, injured bad! Cellini jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abbondanza Cellini!
Abbondanza Cellini managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Silverguard Outfitters ðŸ›¡, into his post fight interview.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 31, 2023

#R1#
Rattinsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lamos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rattinsson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Rattinsson fails with a takedown attempt.
Rattinsson checks the leg kick.
Rattinsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Lamos circles away.
Lamos throws a push kick but Rattinsson slaps the foot to one side.
Rattinsson works over Lamos's head and body with a nice combination.
Bonnabengt Rattinsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rattinsson slips a straight right by Lamos.
Rattinsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rattinsson throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Lamos counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SU#
Lamos decides to return to a standing position.
Lamos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rattinsson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lamos defends it well.
Lamos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rattinsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Lamos.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lamos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Rattinsson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rattinsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lamos misses with a looping right.
Lamos scores with a body shot. #TD#
Lamos closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rattinsson quickly recovers to half guard.
Lamos moves nicely into side control.
Rattinsson on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB#
Lamos has an Americana. Rattinsson didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Lamos is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Lamos hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Vincente Lamos!
During a confident post fight interview, Vincente Lamos thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 29, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Myers shoots in and gets a takedown into Jenkins's guard.
Jenkins trying to keep a closed guard but Myers is proving a slippery customer.
Jenkins can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Myers controls the pace.#SUB2#
Myers thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Myers lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jenkins looking for a sweep. Not yet Jenkins, not yet.
Jenkins is breathing heavily.
Myers is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myers trying to control but Jenkins is working from the bottom. #T1#
Myers throws a big right hand that misses.
Myers content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Myers landing with the ground and pound.
Myers passes Jenkins's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Myers lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #ROC2#Jenkins is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Bean Jenkins has been cut.
Jenkins is trying to stand up here but Myers is controlling him well.
Oh Jenkins is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Myers lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #CUT2#Bean Jenkins's cut is getting worse.#T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Myers scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#CUT2#Bean Jenkins's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Myers controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Jenkins is out! Myers gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). MIchael Myers!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 29, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Gozlov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Chikovani's guard.#SUB#
Gozlov has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Chikovani to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Gozlov is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Chikovani pulls down on the head and he's put Gozlov to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Arkady Chikovani!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 24, 2023

#R1#
A punch combination from Lewis misses.
Lewis jabs Verus right on the nose. Verus blinks but takes it well.
Lewis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lewis misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Verus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Lewis shoots in and gets a takedown into Verus's guard.#SU#
Lewis stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Lewis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Verus in his tracks.
Verus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lewis scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#It looks like Tertullian Verus has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Verus misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Lewis feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Veruss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lewis clobbers Verus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Verus scores with a sloppy right hand. Lewis should have avoided that one.
Verus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lewis's sensitive parts.
Bubba Lewis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Verus throws a low kick but Lewis moves out of range easily.
Verus jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice jab there from Lewis. #T2#
Verus tries to clinch but Lewis moves out of range.
Verus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Verus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lewis scores with a jab. Verus acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Good shot there by Lewis.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Verus throws a sloppy head kick and Lewis moves out of range easily.
Lewis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lewis looks to land a body kick but Verus moved away.
Verus was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Lewis misses with a double jab. #T3#
Verus wants to clinch up but Lewis keeps it at a distance.
Verus tries to clinch but Lewis is having none of it.
Verus's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lewis under the eye.
The fight stays on the outside here - Verus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Verus fails to land with a series of punches.
Verus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lewis throws a right hand that misses
and Verus counters with a one-two to the body. #T4#
Verus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lewis throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lewis misses with a kick to the body.
Verus is looking to clinch but Lewis is avoiding it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lewis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Verus misses the jab.
Verus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT#That has opened up Tertullian Verus's cut even more.
Verus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lewis.
Verus tries a quick counter leg kick but Lewis is wise to it.
Verus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Lewis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tertullian Verus's cut.
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#
Lewis misses with a few strikes there.
Verus unleashes a big counter combination but Lewis bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lewis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Verus is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#CL#
Lewis clinches up with Verus and pushes him back against the cage.
Verus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lewis backwards.
Lewis blocking some punches.
Verus throws a punch but it's blocked by Lewis.
Verus swings wildly with an uppercut but Lewis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lewis tries to break free but Verus pushes him back against the cage.
Verus tries a body shot but Lewis blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lewis is trying to break the clinch but Verus is controlling him.
Lewis tries to break the clinch but Verus is controlling the position.
Verus misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Verus.
Lewis is trying to break the clinch but Verus is controlling him.#T1#
Verus keeps control of Lewis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lewis is trying to pull guard but Verus has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Lewis breaks from the clinch.
Verus darts in trying to clinch
and Lewis counters with a one-two to the body.
Verus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Verus moves in looking to clinch but Lewis pushes him off.
Tertullian Verus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lewis misses with a wild body shot.
Lewis scores with the left hand. Verus knows he should have avoided that one.
Lewis throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
Lewis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Verus makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lewis connects with a single shot there.
Verus misses with a wild combination.
A punch combination from Lewis misses. #CL#
Lewis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Verus throws a head punch that misses.
Verus swings wildly with an uppercut but Lewis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lewis blocking some punches. #T3#
Lewis lands a shoulder strike.
Lewis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Verus is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Verus throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lewis.
Verus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lewis blocks an uppercut.
Verus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Verus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lewis's elbow. #BC#
Lewis breaks the clinch.
Lewis checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Verus tries to close the distance and clinch but Lewis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lewis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lewis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Verus can do to turn this around?
Lewis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Verus counters with an outside leg kick.
No joy there for Verus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lewis is looking for a counter combo.#T4#
Verus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lewis has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lewis there as he acknowledges the shot.
No joy there for Lewis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little jabbing left from Verus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Lewis shoots in and gets a takedown into Verus's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lewis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lewis landing some decent shots from guard.
Lewis working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lewis 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.
Lewis is working Verus over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lewis throws a big elbow that misses.
Verus looking for a sweep. Not yet Verus, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Lewis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tertullian Verus's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Verus is looking to clinch but Lewis is avoiding it.
Lewis throws a lazy body kick
and Verus counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Lewis is rocked!#CL2#
Verus moves into the clinch successfully.
Oh Lewis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lewis blocking some punches.
Lewis blocking some punches.
Verus misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Verus fails to land.
Verus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Verus misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Verus.
Tertullian Verus seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Verus working aggressively here.
Lewis blocking some punches.
Verus misses with the head strike.
Verus has a couple of punches blocked by Lewis.
Verus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Verus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Verus works on Lewis's body with a couple of short punches.
Verus throws a head punch that misses.
Verus is leaning against Lewis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Verus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Verus misses with the head strike.
Verus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Verus swings wildly with an uppercut but Lewis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Verus throws a punch but it's blocked by Lewis.
Lewis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Verus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Verus lands a body punch.
Verus misses with the head strike.
Verus misses with some punches.
Verus has a couple of punches blocked by Lewis.
Verus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Verus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Verus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Verus misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lewis.
A body shot lands from Verus.
Verus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Verus working aggressively here.
Verus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Verus misses with some punches. #T1#
Lewis blocking some punches.
Verus swings wildly with an uppercut but Lewis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lewis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lewis blocking some punches.
Verus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Verus swings wildly with an uppercut but Lewis uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Verus digs a right hand into Lewis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lewis's gas tank.
Verus throws a punch but it's blocked by Lewis.
Verus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Verus throws a head punch that misses.
Verus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Verus misses with the head strike.
Verus misses with a punch on the inside.
Verus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Verus misses with the head strike.
Verus misses with some punches.
Verus working aggressively here.
Verus throws a punch but it's blocked by Lewis.
Lewis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Verus fails to land.
Verus misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lewis.
Lewis blocks an uppercut.
Lewis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Verus throws a head punch that misses.
Verus misses with a punch on the inside.
Verus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lewis blocking some punches.
Verus has a couple of punches blocked by Lewis.
Lewis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Verus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Verus throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Verus has a couple of punches blocked by Lewis.
Verus misses with some punches.
Lewis blocking some punches.
Verus misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lewis.
Verus misses with the head strike.
Verus throws a head punch that misses.
Verus swings wildly with an uppercut but Lewis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Verus swings wildly with an uppercut but Lewis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Verus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Verus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Verus lands a body shot in the clinch.
Verus misses with some punches.
Lewis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tertullian Verus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Verus throws a punch but it's blocked by Lewis.
Verus throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Verus fails to land.
Verus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Verus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lewis tries to break the clinch but Verus is controlling the position.
Verus misses with the head strike.
Verus misses with the head strike.
Lewis blocks an uppercut.
Verus throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Verus.
Verus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lewis blocks an uppercut.
Verus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Verus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Verus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Verus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Verus misses with a punch on the inside.
Verus swings wildly with an uppercut but Lewis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Verus throws a punch but it's blocked by Lewis.
Lewis blocking some punches.
Verus has a couple of punches blocked by Lewis.
Verus misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Verus fails to land.
Verus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Verus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Verus misses with a punch on the inside.
Verus working aggressively here.
Verus works on Lewis's body with a couple of short punches.
Verus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Verus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Verus has a couple of punches blocked by Lewis.
Lewis misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Verus.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Verus.
Lewis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lewis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Verus misses with a punch on the inside.
Verus misses with a punch on the inside.
Verus throws a punch but it's blocked by Lewis.
Verus has a couple of punches blocked by Lewis.
Verus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Verus works on Lewis's body with a couple of short punches.
Verus swings wildly with an uppercut but Lewis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Verus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Verus throws a head punch that misses.
Verus swings wildly with an uppercut but Lewis uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Verus fails to land. #T3#
Verus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Verus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Verus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Verus.
Verus throws a head punch that misses.
Verus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Verus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Verus throws a head punch that misses.
Verus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lewis blocking some punches.
Verus misses with some punches.
Lewis seems to have got his legs back now.
Lewis working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Lewis lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Lewis stands up from half guard.
Lewis throws out a powerful jab.
Verus connects with the punch.
Lewis connects with a nice looking jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lewis jabs Verus to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T4#
Lewis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Verus has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
No joy there for Lewis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Verus feints a counter leg kick.
Verus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Verus is looking to clinch but Lewis is avoiding it.
Bubba Lewis is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Verus doesn't manage to clinch there - Lewis circles away.
Verus connects with a superb combination that knocks Lewis out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Verus before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Lewis!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tertullian Verus!
Tertullian Verus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 24, 2023

#R1#
Gunner swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Luguano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gunner drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT#It looks like Phillip Gunner has been cut.#CL#
Luguano has taken the fight to the clinch.
Luguano tries to break the clinch but Gunner is controlling the position.
Luguano is working for takedown but Gunner is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Luguano turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Luguano manages to end up in side control.
Gunner is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Luguano off and has taken his back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luguano is really stuck here.
Will Gunner go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
I would not like to be Luguano right now.
Luguano tries to roll but Gunner sticks to his back.
Luguano looking very determined here, making life difficult for Gunner. #T1#
Gunner controlling the position well here. Luguano rolled but Gunner kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Luguano wants to get back to his feet.
Gunner has good solid back control here.
Gunner softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Gunner trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Luguano is trying to get back to his feet but Gunner has full control of the position and if anything, Luguano has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gunner tries to keep control of the position but Luguano is staying busy.#SUB2#
Luguano defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Will Gunner go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Gunner is not going to allow Luguano to sit and survive in this position. #T3#
Luguano is trying to stand back up. #ES#
Luguano manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Luguano swats away the attempt to clinch by Gunner.#TD2#
Gunner fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Luguano to the ground. Gunner is now in Luguano's guard.#SUB#
Luguano working for a triangle but Gunner defends it easily. #T4#
Gunner with a nice head shot there.
Gunner trying to control the position from guard on top but Luguano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Luguano has his foot on Gunner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gunner works his way back into a safe position though.
Luguano keeping moving, preventing Gunner from controlling successfully.
Gunner looking to sit in guard and control but Luguano gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Luguano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Phillip Gunner will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Phillip Gunner's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A cross from Luguano lands.
Gunner looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Luguano is fending him off so far but Gunner persists. Nope, Luguano circles away and we're back to standing.
Gunner tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Gunner gets the takedown into side control.
Gunner wants to control but Luguano is keeping him busy.
Luguano is looking for a sweep.
Gunner is trying to move to mount but Luguano reverses beautifully and ends up in Gunner's guard. #SUB2#
Gunner has an active guard here but Luguano has managed to pass into half guard.
Luguano throwing shots but Gunner is blocking nicely. #T1#
Luguano is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gunner keeping control of the position.
Luguano knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gunner on the ground.
Gunner makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gunner.
Luguano is pushing down on Gunner's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gunner is fighting to maintain full guard but Luguano has managed to sneak the leg through.
Luguano thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gunner's head.
Gunner wants to improve his position but Luguano is controlling well.
Luguano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gunner keeps working. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Luguano content to control rather than advance.
Luguano is thwarting Gunner's attempts to control the position.
Luguano misses with a head shot. Gunner uses the momentum to regain guard.
Gunner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gunner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gunner can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Luguano controls the pace.
Luguano has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Gunner controls Luguano momentarily but Luguano frees himself.
Luguano being controlled here momentarily.
Gunner is breathing heavily.
Gunner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Luguano trying to control the position here.
Gunner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Luguano swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Luguano looking for a sweep. Not yet Luguano, not yet.
Luguano keeping moving, preventing Gunner from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Luguano throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #ROC#Gunner is rocked!
Gunner get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Gunner stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Luguano runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Race Luguano!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 24, 2023

#R1#
Blueboy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jenkins but Jenkins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jenkins misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Jenkins clinches up against the cage.
Jenkins tries for a takedown but Blueboy manages to get underhooks.
Jenkins tries to land knees in the clinch but Blueboy avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Blueboy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Jenkins clinches up with Blueboy and pushes him back against the cage.
Jenkins is trying to break the clinch but Blueboy has him pressed against the cage.
Blueboy keeps control of Jenkins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jenkins pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T1##TD#
Jenkins jumps into guard, dragging Blueboy to the mat.
Blueboy trying to control the position from guard on top but Jenkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blueboy looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Jenkins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jenkins pulls Blueboy in to control the position. #ES#
Jenkins wriggles free and stands up. #T2#
Blueboy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Blueboy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Blueboy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Blueboy tries to clinch there but Jenkins circles away.
Blueboy dodges the punch combination from Jenkins.
Blueboy replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Jenkins blocks it well.
Nice takedown defense from Jenkins. No joy for Blueboy on that attempt.
Jenkins tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Blueboy manages to circle out of the way.
Jenkins throws a left and a right that both miss #CL2#
and Blueboy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blueboy has Jenkins pressed against the cage, preventing Jenkins from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jenkins leaning against his opponent.
Jenkins is trying to push Blueboy away but Blueboy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jenkins avoiding damage as Blueboy throws knees to the body.
Jenkins is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Blueboy is defending well.#T3#
Jenkins tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Blueboy just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bean Jenkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blueboy stalling against the cage.
Jenkins fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD2#
Blueboy has clasped his hands together around Jenkins's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Jenkins tries to bench press Blueboy off him but Blueboy keeps the position.
Blueboy misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Jenkins tries to bench press Blueboy off him but Blueboy keeps the position.
Jenkins gets back to half guard.
Jenkins taking some punishment here, with Blueboy in his half guard. #T4#
Blueboy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jenkins knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jenkins wants to get back to his feet.
Jenkins holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Blueboy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jenkins keeps working.
Blueboy tries to pass to full mount but Jenkins defends it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jenkins looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bean Jenkins dominated that round.
That's time! Jenkins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Jenkins clinches up against the cage.
Blueboy stops a takedown attempt from Jenkins.
Blueboy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Blueboy tries to pull guard but Jenkins won't allow it.
Blueboy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jenkins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Jenkins breaks the clinch.
Jenkins scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Jenkins coming out on top.
Blueboy needs to keep his hands up - Jenkins had a free shot at his head there.
Blueboy closes the distance but Jenkins moves to the side
and Jenkins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
A big left from Jenkins misses.
Jenkins fails to land with a series of punches. #TD#
Jenkins dives in and scores a takedown into Blueboy's guard.
Jenkins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Blueboy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jenkins postures up in Blueboy's guard and throws a big left but Blueboy blocks it.
Blueboy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jenkins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blueboy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jenkins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jenkins throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Jenkins avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2#
Jenkins with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jenkins throwing strikes but missing. #SU#
Jenkins decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Blueboy, up you get!
Jenkins shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Blueboy eats them both and turns towards Jenkins to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jenkins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Blueboy tries to avoid it but Jenkins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Blueboy to the ground. Blueboy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blueboy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Blueboy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jenkins is looking for a counter combo.
Bean Jenkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Blueboy.
Blueboy fails with a takedown attempt.
Damian Blueboy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jenkins lands a glancing blow to the side of Blueboy's head.
Jenkins throws a shot to the body.
Blueboy has a takedown stuffed.
Jenkins is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Blueboy.
Blueboy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL#
Jenkins has taken the fight to the clinch. #T4#
Jenkins working hard to break the clinch.
Blueboy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jenkins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Blueboy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jenkins drops down looking for an ankle pick but Blueboy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jenkins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blueboy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jenkins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jenkins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blueboy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Blueboy fails with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bean Jenkins 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#
Jenkins throws a sloppy head kick and Blueboy moves out of range easily.
Blueboy with the counter takedown but Jenkins avoids it easily.
Jenkins misses with a two punch combination.
Blueboy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Jenkins counters by clinching up.
Blueboy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jenkins's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Blueboy successfully pulls guard.
Jenkins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blueboy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jenkins.
Jenkins looking to pass the guard.
Jenkins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Jenkins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Blueboy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jenkins is looking to work some ground and pound but Blueboy has wrist control.
Blueboy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jenkins postures up in Blueboy's guard and throws a big left but Blueboy blocks it.
Blueboy looking to control.
Jenkins throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jenkins connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Blueboy momentarily.
Jenkins misses with an uppercut. Blueboy saw that one coming.
Blueboy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jenkins wants to land a leg kick but Blueboy is out of range.
Blueboy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2#
Jenkins misses with a low kick as Blueboy jumps back.
Sloppy strikes from Jenkins. Those never looked like landing.
Blueboy unleashes a big counter combination but Jenkins bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Blueboy shoots in for a takedown but Jenkins shows good takedown defense.
Jenkins is looking to counter punch.
Jenkins cracks Blueboy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jenkins moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jenkins is looking to score with low kicks.
Jenkins throws a sloppy head kick and Blueboy moves out of range easily.
Blueboy misses with a straight left.
Jenkins dips to his left and cracks Blueboy with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jenkins throws a leg kick but Blueboy checks it.
Jenkins throws a leg kick but Blueboy sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T3#
Blueboy tries to clinch there but Jenkins circles away.
Blueboy doesn't manage to clinch there - Jenkins circles away.
Jenkins throwing a counter right hand but Blueboy manages to avoid it.
Jenkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blueboy can do to turn this around?
Jenkins throws a leg kick but Blueboy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jenkins backing away here, and Blueboy unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Blueboy shoots in looking for a takedown but Jenkins manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Blueboy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jenkins seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bean Jenkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Blueboy.
Jenkins throws a nice looking combination but Blueboy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jenkins lands a two punch combo.
Jenkins lands with a hook. Blueboy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Blueboy shoots in for a double leg but Jenkins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jenkins throws a counter high kick but Blueboy was just alert enough to avoid it.
Blueboy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jenkins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Blueboy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jenkins. #T4#
Blueboy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jenkins pinned against the cage. Jenkins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Blueboy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jenkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jenkins stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jenkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blueboy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bean Jenkins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jenkins 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 24, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Tanner moves into the clinch.
Tanner keeps control of Cellini as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tanner prevents the takedown attempt.
Tanner is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Still in the clinch, Cellini scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Cellini manages to break the clinch.
Tanner moves out of range of the body kick from Cellini.
Cellini misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tanner tries to clinch up.
Tanner shoots for a double leg takedown but Cellini sprawls well. He's pushed Tanner's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tanner throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Cellini counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanner tries to score a body lock takedown but Cellini shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Abbondanza Cellini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Tanner.
Tanner is trying to pull guard but Cellini has him pressed against the cage.
Tanner has Cellini pressed against the cage, preventing Cellini from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cellini wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tanner has him pressed against the cage.
Cellini can't break the clinch. #T1##BC2#
Tanner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Cellini clinches.
Cellini is trying to force a seperation but Tanner has the dominant position.
Cellini lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tanner keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cellini's efforts to push away.
Tanner fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cellini working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Tanner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tanner throws a lazy head kick
and Cellini counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cellini goes for a double leg but Tanner avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tanner continues to drive forward.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tanner.
Cellini stops a takedown attempt from Tanner.
Cellini drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tanner stalling against the cage. #T2##BC2#
Tanner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Cellini fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tanner, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Tanner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Cellini drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cellini in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Tanner can't do much from the bottom here.
The ground and pound from Cellini seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T3#
Cellini works to advance to full mount. Tanner defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Tanner looks winded!
Tanner wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Cellini.
BOOM! Cellini connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Tanner is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Tanner holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Cellini tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Cellini thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Cellini looking to finish with strikes here!
Cellini looking to finish with strikes here!
Tanner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cellini. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tanner takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T4#
Tanner working to try and regain half guard.
Poor strikes thrown by Cellini there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Cellini thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
A nice elbow there by Cellini.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cellini content just to control the position here.
Cellini seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tanner for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Cellini looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Cellini is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Tanner is surviving well by controlling Cellini's body position as best he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abbondanza Cellini dominated that round.
That's time! Cellini's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Cellini goes for a double leg but Tanner avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tanner continues to drive forward.
Cellini has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cellini wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tanner has Cellini pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cellini manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tanner gets underhooks to prevent Cellini's takedown attempt.
Tanner keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cellini's efforts to push away.
Cellini working hard to break the clinch.
Tanner is trying to pull guard but Cellini has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Cellini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cellini tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tanner is able to avoid easily.
Tanner tries to clinch there but Cellini circles away.
As Tanner looks to move away, Cellini throws a big counter combo but Tanner just gets out of the way.
Tanner fails with the takedown
and Cellini counters with a left to the body.
Abbondanza Cellini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Tanner.#CL#
Cellini moves into the clinch.#T1##BC2#
Tanner breaks from the clinch.
Abbondanza Cellini is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tanner looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tanner is breathing heavily.
Tanner tries for a takedown but Cellini sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Cellini moves into the clinch.#TD#
Cellini jumps into guard, dragging Tanner to the mat.
Cellini managing to control the position.
Cellini is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T2#
Cellini sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tanner defending well though.
Cellini perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Abbondanza Cellini overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tanner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cellini.
Tanner is trying to stand back up but Cellini is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tanner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Cellini is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Cellini is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tanner is staying active underneath Cellini, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Cellini not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cellini missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cellini not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cellini missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cellini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tanner can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Cellini is looking for a kimura here.
Cellini not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cellini looks to land a strike but Tanner avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Cellini postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cellini is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cellini trying to control the position from guard on top but Tanner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Cellini fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Cellini moves into range and clinches up with Tanner.
Tanner is trying to break the clinch but Cellini has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Cellini escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cellini tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tanner is defended easily by Cellini.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abbondanza Cellini dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Cellini looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cellini fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cellini fails with a takedown attempt.
Tanner is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Tanner misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cellini is defended easily by Tanner.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abbondanza Cellini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanner shoots in and drives through. Cellini sprawls well.
Cellini shoots in looking for a takedown. Tanner tries to sprawl out of it but Cellini keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tanner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tanner raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T1#
Tanner moves in looking to clinch but Cellini pushes him off.
Tanner throws a shot from downtown. Cellini moves away and avoids it.
Tanner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tanner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cellini throws a head kick that misses.
Tanner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cellini.
Cellini tries for a takedown but Tanner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cellini fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Cellini shoots in but no luck this time.
Tanner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cellini swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cellini wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD2#
Tanner throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cellini was covering up waiting for the punch and Tanner finishes the takedown easily into guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Cellini manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Cellini gets control of Tanner's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cellini will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Cellini is trying to control the position but Tanner postures up.
Tanner stands up over Cellini, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tanner trying to control the position from guard on top but Cellini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SU2#
Tanner decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cellini, up you get!
Tanner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cellini paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cellini tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tanner manages to circle out of the way.
Nice sprawl there from Cellini as Tanner shoots in.
Cellini connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tanner fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Cellini forces Tanner back against the cage and clinches.
Tanner letting Cellini take a breather here.
Cellini tries to land knees in the clinch but Tanner avoids the damage to the body. #T4#
Cellini wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tanner has him pressed against the cage.
Cellini displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tanner up against the cage.
Cellini wants to break free but Tanner has control.
Cellini wants a takedown but no success here.
Tanner is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cellini is keeping busy.
Tanner is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cellini to keep the fight standing.
Tanner looking to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tanner has Cellini pressed against the cage, preventing Cellini from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Justin Tanner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cellini has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cellini drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abbondanza Cellini showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cellini 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abbondanza Cellini!

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