Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 07, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Onana closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Surz's guard.
Onana postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Onana content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Onana is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Surz is trying to keep Onana in close.
Onana works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Surz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Surz wants to control but Onana is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Onana working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T1#
Onana prevents Surz from improving his position.
Onana stalling.
Onana working over Surz with some ground and pound. Surz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Surz is trying to control Onana's posture. Onana takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Surz! Onana is rotating here... this could be the end... Surz is out! Onana has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Andre Onana!
After the fight, Andre Onana was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 07, 2023

#R1##TD#
Loo gets a double leg takedown into Kimura's guard.
Loo controlling from the top position.
Our spies down at at Ocean Ripples inform us that Kimura has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Loo connects with a couple of short punches.
Loo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kimura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Loo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Loo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kimura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Loo 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.#SUB#
Loo drops back looking for a leg! Kimura is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kimura manages to kick Loo off! Loo jumps back into Kimura's guard.
Loo stands and throws Kimura's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1##SUB#
Loo is trying to get an arm triangle but Kimura is defending well.
Loo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Loo tries for a kimura but Kimura is defending well.
Kimura is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Loo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kimura rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Loo's guard! Nice work there by Kimura! #SUB2#
Kimura drops back, looking for a kneebar! Loo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Loo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Loo! #REVR#
Kimura is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loo controlling from side mount. #T2##SUB#
Loo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kimura tries to buck Loo off but Loo is having none of it.
Loo controlling from side mount.
Kimura is looking for a sweep.#T3##SUB#
Loo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kimura has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kimura is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Loo is trying to get an arm triangle but Kimura is defending well.
Kimura being controlled for a moment. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Loo advances to mount.
Kimura is trying to escape the mount.
Loo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kimura can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #SUB#
Loo looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Kimura keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Loo scoring with strikes but Kimura is staying in there. #SUB#
Loo looking for a guillotine from mount but Kimura is having none of it.
Loo controlling his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kimura is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwong Loo dominated that 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.#R2#
Kimura looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Loo is fending him off so far but Kimura persists. Nope, Loo circles away and we're back to standing.
Loo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kimura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Loo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kimura has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kimura and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kimura shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Loo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Loo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kimura doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Loo.
Loo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Loo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kimura sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Loo is looking to advance position but Kimura won't allow it.
Loo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kimura is looking for a sweep. Loo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kwong Loo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kimura is trying to stand back up but Loo is controlling him
Loo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kimura has hold of Loo's hands but Loo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Kimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Loo seems to be working for a kimura but Kimura defends the submission attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Loo in particular looking to stall.
Kimura taking some punishment here, with Loo in his half guard. #SUB#
Loo in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Kimura tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Loo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kwong Loo!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 07, 2023

#R1#
Morales throws a nice head kick!
Tom Morales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Morales tries to keep at a distance but White has taken the fight into the clinch.
White is pushing Morales up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD2#
White pulls Morales into guard.
White scores with a short punch from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morales postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
White keeping moving, preventing Morales from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
White throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1#
White keeping moving, preventing Morales from controlling successfully.
Morales wanted to stand there but White had control of the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
White wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Morales drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
White pulls Morales in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Morales drops back looking for a leg! White is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and White manages to kick Morales off! Morales jumps back into White's guard. #T2#
Morales is looking to pass into half guard but White pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now White is in guard.#REVB#
White keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Morales's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells White's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
White works over Morales with some ground and pound from guard.
White throws a big elbow that misses.
White looking to pass the guard.
White connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
White working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
White scoring with punches to the head and body.
White lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Morales controls White momentarily but White frees himself.
Morales 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.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Morales is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
White landing some decent shots from guard.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Morales is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
White lands a couple of digs.#T4#
White keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Morales's head.
White works over Morales with some ground and pound from guard.
White trying to control but Morales is working from the bottom.
White won't allow Morales to sweep him here.
White distracts Morales with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Morales is trying to control the position from the bottom.
White must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
White stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morales swivels though and keeps the full guard.
White lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Morales is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
White postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Morales keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shane White dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Morales shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. White manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Shane White has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Morales got a little sloppy there for a moment and White has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Morales has managed to get both his arms back between White's legs - danger averted.#SU#
Morales stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Morales scores with a takedown into White's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morales wants to stand but White is controlling his posture from full guard.
White keeping moving, preventing Morales from controlling successfully. #T1#
White looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Morales is fighting to break White's control of his arms but White is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
White is continuing to stall.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Morales wanted to stand there but White had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#CL2#
White clinches.
Morales gets underhooks to prevent White's takedown attempt.
Morales scores a nice knee to the body.
Morales is trying to break free.#TD#
Morales has hold of one of White's legs. White is fighting the takedown attempt but Morales gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

White manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Morales can't break the clinch. #T3#
White can't get the takedown. #TD#
Morales is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. White can't fight it off and eventually Morales manages to take the fight to the floor. White looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Morales trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
White utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Morales passes White's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
White is looking to control Morales's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can White avoid being mounted?#T4#
Morales looks to land a strike but White avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
White is pulling down on Morales's head. It's preventing any offense from Morales, at least for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The adventures of White the control monster continue. Boring.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Morales dominated that second round.
That's time! Morales's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##TD#
Morales shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Morales showed some decent athleticism there.
White is doing well to control the position and prevent Morales from advancing to side control.
Morales is keen to just control but White is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morales is thwarting White's attempts to control the position.
White keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T1#
White wants to get back to full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Morales blocks the strikes from White. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
White tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Morales defends well and White ends up having to push Morales into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
White feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
White wants to pass the guard but Morales is keeping the position.
White keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Morales's head.#T2#
White throwing strikes but missing.
Morales has momentary wrist control but White slips an elbow through the middle.
Morales is trying to control the position from the bottom.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Morales is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morales preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Morales is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morales has momentary wrist control but White slips an elbow through the middle.#T3##ES#
Morales has his feet on White's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD2#
White shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Morales has momentary wrist control but White slips an elbow through the middle.
White lands a couple of decent looking shots.
White lands a couple of elbows.
White is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
White connects with a couple of short punches.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Morales is on top in guard. #REVR#
Morales working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
White is pulling down on Morales's head. It's preventing any offense from Morales, at least for the moment.
White tries to land a sweep but no joy.
White has his hands on Morales's head, controlling the position.
Morales stands and throws White's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
White tries to get back to half guard but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tom Morales.
I think Morales has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tom Morales!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 03, 2023

#R1#
Surz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bhosle with the counter takedown but Surz avoids it easily.
Surz thumps Bhosle with a low kick.
Bhosle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Surz was well out of range. Poor timing from Bhosle.
Surz shoots in looking for a takedown but Bhosle manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Surz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bhosle now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#KD2#
A jab-cross combination lands for Bhosle and sends Surz crashing to the mat! Bhosle follows him down to the mat - Surz regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC2#Surz is rocked!
Surz is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bhosle is controlling the pace.
Oh Surz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Surz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bhosle is working away from the top position though.
Surz seems to have got his legs back now.#SU2#
Bhosle stands up and beckons Surz to join him on the feet. #T1#
Bhosle throws a right and a left that Surz avoids nicely.
Surz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bhosle manages to avoid it.
Bhosle lands a right hook to the body.
Surz throws a lazy head kick
and Surz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bhosle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bhosle misses with a wild combination.
Surz is looking to counter with head kicks.
Surz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bhosle is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Surz tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Surz checks a low kick from Bhosle.
Bhosle cracks Surz with a good jab.
Bhosle connects with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bhosle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Surz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bhosle sprawls and moves away.
Bhosle lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bhosle misses with a low kick as Surz jumps back.
Bhosle circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Surz to the canvas! Surz doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Bhosle keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shivaji Bhosle!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 30, 2023

#R1#
Surz throws a leg kick which misses Parker's front leg but catches the back leg as Parker tries to avoid it. #CL2#
Parker clinches up against the cage.
Parker tries for a takedown. No joy.
Surz tries to break free but Parker pushes him back against the cage.
Parker drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Surz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A frustrated look appears on Surz's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Parker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Parker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Surz looks to land a left hand but Parker moved out of range nicely.
Parker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Surz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Haiden Surz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Parker.
Surz fails with the takedown#KD2#
and Parker counters with a crisp one two that drops Surz! Parker thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Surz to his feet! Surz is in big trouble!#T1#
Parker with a poor takedown
and Surz counters with a big head kick but Parker shrugs it off.
Surz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It appears Surz was looking to counter with a kick there.
Surz throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Parker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Surz pinned against the cage. Surz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Parker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Surz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Parker somewhat.#T2#
Parker throws a nice looking combination but Surz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Parker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Surz.
Parker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Surz lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Surz looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Parker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Surz counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Parker is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Parker looks winded!
Surz tries to clinch there but Parker circles away.
Parker is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Surz plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Surz pushes Parker away with a front kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parker takes a kick to the side of the head.
Parker tries to work over Surz's front leg with a kick but Surz checks it.
John Parker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Surz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parker.
Surz scores with a nice body kick.
Parker 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.#T3#
Surz delivers a nice body kick.
Parker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Surz swivels and escapes.
Surz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Surz throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A thudding body kick lands there by Surz!
Surz keeps the fight on the outside.
Surz lands a head kick. Parker smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Parker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Surz finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Parker takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Parker takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Surz throws a nice head kick! #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Surz lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Surz throws a body punch but Parker moves out of range.
Parker is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Surz pushes Parker away with a front kick.
Surz tries a head kick but it misses.
Parker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Parker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Surz counters with a head kick.
Surz throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Surz lands a high kick!
Surz scores with a head kick. Parker tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Haiden Surz dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Surz wants to clinch.
Surz looks to score with a jab to the body but Parker is just out of range.
Surz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Parker can do to turn this around?
Parker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Surz counters with a body kick that stops Parker in his tracks momentarily.
Parker shoots in for a takedown but Surz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Parker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Surz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good leg kick by Surz.
Parker shoots in but Surz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Haiden Surz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Parker.#T1#
Surz scores with a head kick.
Parker fails with a takedown attempt.
Surz feinted with a counter takedown.
Parker is breathing heavily.
Surz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Parker has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Surz.
Parker tries to clinch up.
Parker darts in looking for a takedown but Surz gets double underhooks and turns Parker into the cage.
Surz throws a body shot but no joy.
Parker throws a combination that misses
and Surz counters with a solid body kick.
Surz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T2#
Surz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Surz throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Surz is looking to wear down Parker with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Parker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Surz.
Surz plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Surz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Surz scores with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Surz lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Surz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Parker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Surz closes the distance and pushes Parker back into the cage.#TD2#
Parker has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Surz regains guard immediately.

Surz scrambles and gets back to his feet. #T3#
Surz tries to close the distance and clinch but Parker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Surz scores with a head kick.
Parker tries for a takedown but Surz circles away easily
and Surz counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Parker is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Haiden Surz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Surz lands a high kick!
Surz throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Surz wants to clinch.#T4#
Parker shoots for a double leg takedown but Surz sprawls well. He's pushed Parker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Surz scores with a head kick.
Surz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Parker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parker throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Surz lands a nice looking kick to the body. Parker takes a step back to recover.
Parker takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Parker shoots for a double leg takedown but Surz sprawls well. He's pushed Parker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Parker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Surz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Parker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Surz lands with a slapping head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Haiden Surz dominated that second round.
That's time! Surz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Surz - that will leave a mark!
A thudding body kick lands there by Surz!
Surz throws a head kick that Parker semi-blocks.
Surz lands with a slapping head kick.
Parker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And Parker responds with a good body kick, but Surz manages to step out the way in time.
Parker takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Parker takes a kick to the side of the head.
Parker fails to land the takedown.
And Surz counters with a quick kick to the body but Parker blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Surz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Surz fakes the leg kick and cracks Parker in the body. #T1#
Parker tries to clinch but Surz moves out of range.
Surz doesn't manage to clinch there - Parker circles away.
Parker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Surz counters with a head kick. That will keep Parker thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Parker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2#
Parker gets a clinch.
Surz jumps guard but Parker stands there with Surz around his waist. Surz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Surz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Surz can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Parker manages to break the clinch.
Surz leaves Parker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Haiden Surz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Parker.#T2#
Parker steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Surz. That one must have hurt.
Surz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Parker manages to avoid it.
Surz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Surz pushes Parker away with a front kick.
Surz lands a leg kick that knocks Parker off balance momentarily.
Surz misses with a hook.
Parker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Parker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Surz counters with a head kick. That will keep Parker thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #T3#
Parker closes the distance but Surz moves to the side
and Surz counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Parker is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Parker misses with a takedown attempt
and Surz counters with a head kick.
Surz tries to bum rush Parker with a series of wild strikes but Parker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Surz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Parker throws a head kick but Surz moves out of range.
Surz lands a nice looking body kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Surz.#T4#
Parker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Surz avoids it really well and circles away.
Haiden Surz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Surz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Surz lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Parker throws a big shot that misses.
Surz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Surz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Surz wants it to stay on the feet.
Surz goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
John Parker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A low kick from Parker misses
and Surz counters with a flying knee. Nice.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Haiden Surz!
Haiden Surz was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

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: EFL Live | 1
Date: Oct 07, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Kimura shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. White is trying to defend but Kimura finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
White keeping control of the position.
Kimura not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kimura trying to mount his opponent but White defends it. #SUB2#
Kimura seems to be working for a kimura but White defends the submission attempt.
White knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kimura on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura is thwarting White's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Kimura is working for a submission of some sort. #T1#
White has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kimura is working away from the top position though.
White desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
White looking for submissions off his back.
White is pressing down on Kimura's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
White controlling the position.
White keeping moving, preventing Kimura from controlling successfully.
White pulls Kimura in close to his closed guard and prevents Kimura from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimura has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of White is proving hard to escape from.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as White holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
White drives through with a takedown into guard. #T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
White working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
White avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
White trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells White's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Kimura looking for a guillotine here but White defends easily. #SUB2#
Kimura is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
White is in close to Kimura's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Kimura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. White doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. White manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
White wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving. #T4##SUB2#
Kimura looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Kimura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. White doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. White manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kimura looks winded!
White scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kimura will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
White stands up over Kimura, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kimura has momentary wrist control but White slips an elbow through the middle.
White advances to half guard.
White tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kimura knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
White lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jin Kimura will probably get the nod.
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##TD#
White shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. White showed some decent athleticism there.
White lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
White is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
White scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kimura wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
White trying to control from half guard but Kimura is working away.
Kimura on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T1#
White wants to stand up but Kimura manages to regain full guard. #SUB2#
Kimura looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Kimura is looking for a triangle but White pushes his legs off easily.
Our spies down at at Ocean Ripples inform us that Kimura has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
White lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
White makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Shane White overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
White content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
White makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kimura throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
White postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kimura can't keep his opponent in guard - White advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
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. White connects with a nice short shot to Kimura's temple. #ROC#Kimura is rocked!#T2#
White content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kimura trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
White is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
White looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kimura is still in real trouble! Can White finish him?
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
White passes to full mount!
Kimura seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kimura gets back to half guard.
White is looking to take a break and control but Kimura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kimura is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of White's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take White's back!
You can see the frustration on White's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T3##SUB2#
Kimura is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. White knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften White for a finish.
Kimura is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Kimura tightening his grip on White, looking for the choke.
Kimura avoiding White 's attempts to control his hands.
White is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kimura is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T4#
Kimura misses with punches from the back.
White is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB2#
Kimura working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Kimura throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
White needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Kimura trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position. #SUB2#
Kimura has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jin Kimura will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Kimura closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kimura tries to stand but White is controlling his head.
White avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kimura.
White tries to buck Kimura off but Kimura is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
White on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if White tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Kimura is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
White trying to control but Kimura postures up. #T1#
White is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Kimura sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. White defending well though.
White is looking to get back to is feet but Kimura passes into side control. #SU2#
Kimura stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD2#
Kimura shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. White is trying to defend but Kimura finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
White blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kimura. #T2##ES#
White kicks off Kimura and gets to his feet. #TD#
White dives in and scores a takedown into Kimura's guard.
Kimura has momentary wrist control but White slips an elbow through the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Kimura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kimura takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
White distracts Kimura with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
White cracks Kimura with a solid left hand.
White not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Kimura looking for a guillotine here but White defends easily. #T3#
White is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
White looking to pass the guard.
White lands a couple of digs.
White with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Kimura had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. White defends it easily.
White postures up and lands a big shot to Kimura's brow.
White makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
White drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and White jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T4#
White stands up over Kimura, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
White wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving. #SUB2#
White content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Kimura has locked up a guillotine! Kimura's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? White is holding on here and Kimura must be using up a lot of energy. White has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Kimura gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jin Kimura!
Jin Kimura thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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

#R1#
Knutsson fails with a takedown attempt.
Surz replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Knutsson blocks it well.#TD#
Knutsson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Surz napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Surz bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Surz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Knutsson has managed to clinch. #TD#
Knutsson decides to pull guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Surz stopping the sweep attempt from Knutsson.
Surz wants to stand but Knutsson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Surz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Knutsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Surz trying to control the position from guard on top but Knutsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU2#
Surz gets to his feet. Knutsson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Knutsson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Surz swivels and escapes.#T1#
Surz lands a head kick!
Knutsson shoots in but Surz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sigurd Knutsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Surz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Knutsson fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD#
Knutsson successfully pulls guard.
Knutsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Knutsson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Surz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Knutsson is tightening it up a little... Surz has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Surz reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Surz taps out! Nice BJJ there by Knutsson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Sigurd Knutsson!
A very excited looking Sigurd Knutsson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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

#R1#
Don misses with a looping left.
Morgan throws an overhand right that lands on Don's shoulder, as Don tries to avoid the shot.
Don keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morgan.
Don has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA Las Vegas in the buildup to the fight.
Morgan tries to clinch up.#TD#
Don feints and as Morgan raises his hands in defense, Don changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Don engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Don might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Morgan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Don is controlling him.
Don tries to free his leg and advance position but Morgan is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Don won't allow Morgan to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Don prevents Morgan from getting back to his feet.
Don seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Morgan wants to get back to his feet but Don passes into half guard. #T1#
Morgan wants to get back to full guard.
Don working over Morgan with some ground and pound. Morgan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SU#
Don decides to stand and escape the position.
Don slips a jab from Morgan.
Don tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Morgan swivels and escapes.
Morgan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Don uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morgan.
Don throwing a counter right hand but Morgan manages to avoid it.
Don takes a swing at Morgan's ribcage but misses.
Morgan lands a nice hook to Don's body. Don takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Morgan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Morgan throws a leg kick but Don sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Morgan lands with a nice body kick.
Morgan connects with a right hand. Don shakes it off.
Don keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morgan.
An attempted straight right counter from Don misses the target.#T2#
Morgan moves out of range of the strikes.
Morgan dodges the punch combination from Don.
Don lands a head shot.
Morgan misses with a hook. Don ducked under it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morgan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morgan misses the shot to the body.
Morgan slips under a jab.
Don is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Morgan's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Morgan tries a low kick but Don avoids it.
Don throws a low kick but Morgan avoids it.
Don fails to land with a series of punches.
Don checks a leg kick.
Morgan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Don throws a body shot but no joy.
Morgan misses with a looping right.
A quick step to the side and Don tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Morgan misses with a hook #KD#
and Don counters with a crisp one two that drops Morgan! Don thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Morgan to his feet! Morgan is in big trouble!#ROC#Morgan is rocked!
A leg kick checked by Don.
Morgan is still on wobbly legs! Can Don finish him?
Don misses with a hook. Morgan ducked under it nicely.
Morgan seems to have recovered his senses.
Morgan throws out a leg kick but Don moves out of range and Morgan only half commits.
An inside leg kick from Morgan misses.
Don checks a leg kick.
Don throws a looping overhand right but Morgan ducks down to avoid it.
Morgan feints a counter leg kick.
Morgan's coach down at Cozad Amsterdam was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Morgan's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Morgan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Don is out of range and Morgan settles back down.
Don throws a big counter combination but Morgan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Morgan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Don.#CL#
Don darts in and clinches Morgan up against the cage.
Morgan tries to circle away but Don has him pinned against the cage.
Morgan tries to land knees in the clinch but Don avoids the damage to the body.
Don taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Morgan misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Don manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Morgan gets tackled into the cage by Don. Don maintains the clinch. #T4##BC#
Don breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Morgan just misses with a punch to the body.
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!
Morgan throws a jab when Don was well out of range.
Don was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Morgan throws a series of strikes that have Don backpedaling.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Don is defended easily by Morgan.
Don tries for a takedown but Morgan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Don. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morgan just misses with a punch to the body.
Royce Morgan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morgan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morgan. Don does a little dance to reset his feet.
Don shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Morgan sprawls well. Morgan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Don gets slowly back to his feet.
Morgan misses with a hook. Don ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Royce Morgan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Morgan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morgan tries to clinch but Don is having none of it.
Morgan misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Don holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Don breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Don moves into the clinch.#TD#
Don jumps guard and drags Morgan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Morgan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Morgan tries to free his leg and advance position but Don is retaining full guard.
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Don is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Don bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Morgan's guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan is trying to control the position but Don postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Don is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Morgan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Morgan wants to stand but Don is controlling the position.
Don slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Morgan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Don wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Don working away.#SUB#
Don is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Morgan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Don controlling the position from side mount.
Don seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Morgan for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Don's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Don is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Morgan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Don taking a breather here.
Morgan tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
You can see the frustration on Morgan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Morgan tries to buck Don off but Don is having none of it.
Morgan is trying to control Don's posture but Don avoids it. #SU#
Don decides to stand up, so the ref orders Morgan to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morgan. Don does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morgan misses with a head kick.
Don just misses with a punch to the body.
Morgan tries to work over Don's front leg with a kick but Don checks it.
It looked like Don wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Royce Morgan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Don blocks a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Don dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Morgan doesn't manage to clinch there - Don circles away.
Morgan throws a body shot but no joy.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Don checks a leg kick.
Morgan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A jab from Don misses.
Don lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice shot by Morgan.
Don moves away from the strike by Morgan.
Don uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morgan.
Don appears to be looking for a big counter.
John Don is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Don shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Morgan as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan tries to clinch up.#CL#
Don clinches up with Morgan and pushes him back against the cage.
Morgan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Morgan missing with knees to the body.
Don stalling the fight. #BC2#
Morgan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Morgan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Morgan misses with a two punch combination.
Morgan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Don manages to avoid it.
Don uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morgan.
Don wants to clinch up but Morgan keeps it at a distance.
Morgan misses with an uppercut.
Morgan throws a hook but Don blocks it.
Don looks to land a left hand but Morgan moved out of range nicely.
Don throws a hook but Morgan blocks it.
Morgan goes for a double leg but Don avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Don continues to drive forward.#CL#
Don darts in and clinches Morgan up against the cage.
Morgan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Don has him pressed against the cage.
Morgan is trying to push Don away but Don has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Don landing knees to the head.
Morgan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Don misses with an elbow over the top.#BC#
Don breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Morgan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Don moves out of range as Morgan strikes.
Don dives in for a single leg takedown but Morgan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Don slowing the pace effectively.#BC#
Don pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Don tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Morgan defends well and Don ends up having to push Morgan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Don. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Don has Morgan pressed against the cage, preventing Morgan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Morgan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Morgan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Don keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Morgan's efforts to push away.
Morgan wants to get back to striking at distance but Don won't allow it.
Don dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Don has Morgan pushed against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Don has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Morgan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T3#
Morgan is looking to break free of the clinch but Don has double underhooks.
Morgan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD#
Don jumps guard and drags Morgan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SU2#
Morgan decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Morgan misses with a low kick.
Don shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Morgan but Morgan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Don throws a right and a left that Morgan avoids nicely.
Morgan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Morgan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Morgan takes a swing at Don's ribcage but misses.
Morgan throws a solid leg kick but Don takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Morgan.
Don takes one to the chin there.
Don takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Morgan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Don is out of range. #T4#
Morgan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Don. Don circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice sprawl there from Morgan as Don shoots in.
Don wants to clinch up but Morgan keeps it at a distance.
Morgan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Don is out of range.
Morgan misses with a wild body shot.
Morgan is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Good standup being displayed there by Morgan as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Morgan misses.
Don is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Morgan misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Morgan misses.
Don throwing a counter right hand but Morgan manages to avoid it.
Don rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morgan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Morgan throws out a counter right but Don avoids it with no problem.
Morgan misses with a wild combination.
Don ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Royce Morgan!
John Don was interviewed post fight and said 'It is what it is, I'll be back better.'.

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

#R1#
White shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Surz as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
White moves into the clinch.
Surz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as White walks away with a smile on his face. Surz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
No luck for White with that takedown attempt.
Surz looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#CL2#
White closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White is trying to pull guard but Surz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Haiden Surz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TreShon White.#BC2#
White breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Surz lands a nice looking kick to the body. White takes a step back to recover. #T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from White.
Surz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but White paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Surz lands with a kick to the ribs. #TD#
Surz looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Surz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Surz in particular looking to stall.
White is staying active underneath Surz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
White wants to improve his position but Surz is controlling well.
White is refusing to be controlled, as Surz sits in half guard. #T2#
White keeping hold of Surz's head, controlling as best he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Surz prevents White from standing back up. #SUB2#
White actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
White looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Surz blocks the strikes from White. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##CL2#
White has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
White's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
White shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Surz sprawls well. Surz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. White gets slowly back to his feet.
Surz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Surz throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CL#
Surz takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
White escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4##CL2#
White moves into range and clinches up with Surz.
Surz tries to break free but White pushes him back against the cage.
Surz is trying to push White away but White has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
White fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC2#
White manages to break the clinch.
Surz lands a head kick!
White takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
White shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Surz defends it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Haiden Surz dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Surz is looking to clinch but White is avoiding it.
White shoots in looking for a takedown but Surz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing White's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
White looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Haiden Surz is winning the standup battle so far.
Surz checks a leg kick.
White blocks a head kick by Surz.
White fails with the takedown
and Surz counters with a head kick.
Haiden Surz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TreShon White.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for White with that takedown attempt.
White is breathing heavily.
White misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
White looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
A good leg kick by Surz.
Surz pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
White breaks from the clinch.
White avoids the head kick by Surz.
White changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Surz tries to avoid it but White manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Surz to the ground. Surz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
White throws a wild body kick that Surz sees coming a mile off.
Surz tries to clinch but White moves out of range. #T2#
White swats away the attempt to clinch by Surz.
White pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Surz back to the cage. White follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Surz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
White tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Surz defends well and White ends up having to push Surz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Surz tries to counter by moving into the clinch but White manages to circle out of the way.
Surz misses with a wild body shot.
White ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Surz moves away.
Surz thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on White if he has to take too many more of those.
Surz lands a head 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!
White steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Surz. That one must have hurt.#T3##CL2#
White clinches up against the cage.
White jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Surz walks away with a smile on his face. White gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Surz leaves White with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
White with a poor takedown
and Surz counters with a leg kick. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Surz wants to break free but White has control. #BC2#
White breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Surz shoots for a double leg takedown but White sprawls well. He's pushed Surz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Surz wants to clinch up but White keeps it at a distance.
Surz blocks a head kick by White.
Surz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Surz throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
White takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Surz. White shrugs it off though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Surz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Surz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Haiden Surz dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
White is trying hard to land a takedown here. Surz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
White throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
White rushes Surz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
White leaning his opponent against the cage.
Surz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but White has him pressed against the cage.
Surz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but White has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
White pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Surz throws a head kick that half lands. #CL2#
White moves into the clinch.#T1#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
White working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Surz has had enough of the clinch but White keeps him there for the moment.
Surz is trying to break the clinch but White is controlling him.#BC2#
White's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Surz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Surz scores with a head kick.
Surz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from White. #T2#
Surz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
White takes a head kick and keeps coming.
White fails to land the takedown.
Haiden Surz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TreShon White.
White takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
White tries to clinch up but Surz circles away and keeps his distance.
Surz throws a counter high kick but White was just alert enough to avoid it.
TreShon White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
White takes a head kick and keeps coming.
White misses with a low kick.
Surz seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
White fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Surz, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Surz tries to pull guard but White won't allow it.
White has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Surz.#T3##BC2#
White breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
White dives in and grabs Surz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Surz pushes down on White's head and hops out.
Surz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from White.
Haiden Surz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Surz tries to clinch but White is having none of it.
Surz doesn't manage to clinch there - White circles away.
Surz fails with the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Surz. No joy for White on that attempt.
White shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Surz pinned against the cage. Surz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Haiden Surz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Surz connects with a high kick.
Surz's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Surz lands a head kick!
White throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Surz wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
White throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Surz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

White has his feet on Surz's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
TreShon White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Surz throws a quick head kick that skims the top of White's head.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Haiden Surz!

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

#R1#
A lazy left from Clop finds it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Clop is defended easily by Kimura.#CL#
Clop moves into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kimura is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Clop is defending well.
The referee is keeping an eye on Clop - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clop tries to break the clinch but Kimura is controlling the position.
Clop tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kimura avoids it.
Clop is struggling to control the position.#T1##TD#
Clop pulls guard effortlessly.
Kimura working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Clop has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Clop continues to stall.
Clop keeping moving, preventing Kimura from controlling successfully. #ES#
Clop has his feet on Kimura's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T2#
Clop fails with the takedown.#CL#
Clop has closed the distance and engaged Kimura in a clinch.
Clop tries to score a body lock takedown but Kimura shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yorup Clop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kimura tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Clop smiles and moves away.
Kimura gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kimura throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL#
Clop drives through and clinches with Kimura against the cage. #T3##TD#
Kimura is fighting off a takedown attempt but Clop is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kimura to the mat. Kimura regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Clop content to stall in guard here.
Clop really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Kimura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Clop gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Clop 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. #SU#
Clop stands and steps away. Kimura gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Clop throws a half hearted mid kick.#TD#
Clop shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kimura napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Kimura bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T4#
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!
Clop throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kimura's waist but Kimura gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Clop off to one side.
Clop is breathing heavily.
Clop throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Kimura counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Clop!

Clop sneaks out the side door and pushes Kimura away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kimura.
Clop closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kimura circles away.
Clop throws out a leg kick but Kimura moves out of range and Clop only half commits.
Clop dives in and grabs Kimura's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kimura pushes down on Clop's head and hops out.
Clop stuffs the takedown.
Clop throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kimura's waist but Kimura gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Clop off to one side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yorup Clop dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Kimura bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Kimura is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Clop looks calm but he's in trouble here. Kimura gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Clop is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Kimura lets go of the hold and Clop can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jin Kimura!

Event: QFC Tournament 1163 Round 2
Date: Aug 28, 2023

#R1#
Lo Chie misses with a takedown attempt - Kimura sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lo Chie shoots for a takedown but Kimura saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lo Chie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tin Ping Lo Chie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kimura dives in and grabs Lo Chie's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lo Chie pushes down on Kimura's head and hops out.
Kimura avoids the head kick by Lo Chie.
Lo Chie shoots in looking for a takedown. Kimura tries to sprawl out of it but Lo Chie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kimura manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Lo Chie bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kimura throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Kimura tries to buck Lo Chie off but Lo Chie is having none of it.#T1#
Kimura is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lo Chie's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lo Chie is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lo Chie scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lo Chie lands with a punch from half guard.
Kimura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kimura moves into full guard.
Lo Chie content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Kimura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lo Chie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lo Chie distracts Kimura with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kimura being controlled here, momentarily.
Lo Chie chips away with some ground and pound.
Lo Chie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kimura had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lo Chie defends it easily.
Kimura keeping full guard, as Lo Chie tries to pass. #T3#
Lo Chie is in close to Kimura's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lo Chie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lo Chie landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Kimura has his foot on Lo Chie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lo Chie works his way back into a safe position though.
Kimura striking off his back but it's not causing Lo Chie any problems.
Lo Chie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Lo Chie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lo Chie distracts Kimura with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Kimura is looking for a triangle but Lo Chie pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Kimura has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lo Chie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kimura looks winded!
Lo Chie is pushing down on Kimura's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kimura is fighting to maintain full guard but Lo Chie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lo Chie takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tin Ping Lo Chie dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Lo Chie shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kimura manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lo Chie is working Kimura over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lo Chie lands a couple of digs.#ROC#Kimura is rocked!
Lo Chie is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kimura is still in real trouble! Can Lo Chie finish him?
Lo Chie arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Kimura's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tin Ping Lo Chie!

Event: QFC Tournament 1163 Round 1
Date: Aug 27, 2023

#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A right hand to the body from Yamazaki.
A short right from Yamazaki.
Yamazaki lands with a left to the head.
Surz is trying to pull guard but Yamazaki turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#KD2#
Yamazaki drops Surz onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Surz is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#Surz is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yamazaki pushes Surz against the cage. Yamazaki is working some dirty boxing. Yamazaki pushes off with a quick right hook! Surz goes down! Surz tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Yamazaki moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenji Yamazaki!
A very excited looking Kenji Yamazaki made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: QFC Tournament 1163 Round 1
Date: Aug 27, 2023

#R1#
White takes one on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Shane White has been cut.
Igwe scores with a nice head shot.#KD2#
Igwe feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends White sprawling to the canvas! White rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Igwe finish him?!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
White looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
White working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
White with a nice head shot there.
White missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Igwe has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Igwe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
White might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
White loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as White accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as White accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
White cracks Igwe with a solid left hand.#T1#
Igwe has White pulled in close to control his posture.
White in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
White drops back looking for a leg! Igwe is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Igwe manages to kick White off! White jumps back into Igwe's guard.
White postures up in Igwe's guard and throws a big left but Igwe blocks it.
White missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
White throwing strikes from guard but Igwe blocks nicely.
White lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
White makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Igwe can't keep his opponent in guard - White advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
White thows a huge punch but Igwe dodges it nicely.
White 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.
White moves nicely into side control.
Igwe is working to avoid the ground and pound but White connects with a decent elbow.
Igwe is trying to improve his position.
Igwe on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
White misses with the ground and pound.
White wants to lay and pray for a moment but Igwe keeps working.
Sloppy strikes there by White.#T3#
White is chipping away with strikes.
White in side control, throwing shots but Igwe defends.
White misses with the ground and pound.
Igwe wants to control but White postures up.
White scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Igwe to see if he's OK.
White creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Igwe sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SUB#
White wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Igwe, who protects the arm well.
White is chipping away with strikes.
White misses with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Igwe parries the strikes from White easily there. White is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Igwe to escape.
White scoring with punches from side control.
Igwe struggling a bit here.
Igwe tries to buck White off but White is having none of it.#T4#
White in side control, throwing shots but Igwe defends.
White in side control lands a decent elbow.
White misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Igwe can't do much from the bottom here.
Igwe tries to buck White off but White is having none of it.
White in side control, throwing shots but Igwe defends.
Igwe is trying to control White's posture but White avoids it.
Igwe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
White wants to control but Igwe is keeping him busy.
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 Shane White's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Igwe lands a nice shot that snaps White's head back.
White on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Igwe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Whites jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Igwe moves into range and connects with a jab.
White changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Igwe tries to avoid it but White manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Igwe to the ground. Igwe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
White takes one to the chin there.#CUT2#Shane White's cut is getting worse.#KD2#
Igwe feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends White sprawling to the canvas! White rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Igwe finish him?! #ROC2#White is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Igwe connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks White out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ogunkeye Igwe!

Event: QFC Tournament 1163 Round 1
Date: Aug 27, 2023

#R1##CL#
Fury rushes Kimura and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Kimura jumps guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fury controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fury knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kimura on the ground.
Fury scoring with some ground and pound.
Kimura working a defensive guard here. #SU#
Fury stands and steps away. Kimura gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kimura stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kimura wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kimura is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Fury scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD#
Fury lands a takedown into guard.
Fury is looking to stand up but Kimura won't let him. #T1#
Fury stays in close to Kimura's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Kimura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fury gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kimura doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #SUB2#
Fury got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kimura has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fury has managed to get both his arms back between Kimura's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Fury looking to improve position, pressing down on Kimura's thigh with his hand. Kimura seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Fury paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Fury's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Kimura picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

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

Event: QFC Tournament 1163 Round 1
Date: Aug 27, 2023

#R1##TD#
Uzumaki looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Don is trying to control the position but Uzumaki postures up.
Don working a defensive guard but Uzumaki manages to pass into side control anyway.
Don manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Uzumaki could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Don is looking to improve his position.
Uzumaki controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Don wants to control but Uzumaki is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Don tries to get to full guard but Uzumaki has control of the leg.
Don has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Uzumaki is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Uzumaki working Don over with strikes.
Don is trying to control but can't.
Uzumaki takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Don wants to control but Uzumaki is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Don is trying to stand back up but Uzumaki is controlling him #SU#
Uzumaki stands up out of the half guard.
Don tries to clinch but Uzumaki is having none of it.
Uzumaki is looking to counter with head kicks.
John Don seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Uzumaki drives through with a takedown into guard.
Uzumaki distracts Don with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Uzumaki postures up.
Don wants to stand up but Uzumaki is controlling him. #T2#
Uzumaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Uzumaki chips away with some ground and pound.
Don throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Uzumaki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Don trying to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Uzumaki postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Uzumaki looking to pass the guard.
Uzumaki stays in close to Don's body and controls the position. #T3#
Don is looking to stand up but Uzumaki isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Uzumaki feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Uzumaki looking to pass the guard.
Uzumaki postures up.
Uzumaki lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Uzumaki stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Don throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Uzumaki has closed the distance and engaged Don in a clinch.
Don stalling in the clinch. #T4#
A short right from Don on the inside.
Uzumaki managing to block the knees to the body from Don.
Don looks winded!
Don effectively controlling the action here.#TD#
Uzumaki jumps into guard, dragging Don to the mat.
Don trying to control but Uzumaki is working from the bottom.
Don is fighting to break Uzumaki's control of his arms but Uzumaki is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Don prevents Uzumaki from getting back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Uzumaki being controlled here, momentarily.
Don 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.

Nagato Uzumaki dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Don gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Don misses with an elbow over the top.#TD2#
Don ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Don no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Uzumaki is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Don is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Uzumaki is aware though and is defending well.
Uzumaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Don looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Don is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Uzumaki is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uzumaki won't allow Don to sweep him here. #T1##SU#
Uzumaki stands and steps away. Don gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Don stuns Uzumaki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Don tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Uzumaki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Don fails with the takedown#CL#
and Uzumaki counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Don is breathing heavily.
Don tries to stall but Uzumaki uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #BC#
Uzumaki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice body kick from Uzumaki.#CL#
Uzumaki darts in and clinches Don up against the cage.#TD2#
Don pulls guard successfully.
Uzumaki wants to control from the top but Don keeps moving.
Don keeping full guard, as Uzumaki tries to pass. #T2#
Uzumaki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Don wants to control the position but Uzumaki says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SU#
Uzumaki decides to stand and escape the position.
Don stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Uzumaki closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Don quickly recovers to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Don is looking to escape.
Uzumaki wants to free his trapped foot but Don is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Uzumaki takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Don wants to control but Uzumaki is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Don is trying to stand. #SUB#
Uzumaki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Don has managed to free his arm - good work.
Uzumaki wants to pass the guard but Don is defending well.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB#
Uzumaki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Uzumaki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Uzumaki is trying to pull guard but Don turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Don tries to pull guard but Uzumaki forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Don displaying some good clinch control by pressing Uzumaki up against the cage.
Don working hard to break the clinch.
Don drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Uzumaki gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nagato Uzumaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Don.
Don misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Uzumaki breaks from the clinch. #TD#
Uzumaki drives through with a takedown into guard.
Don wants to get back to his feet but Uzumaki passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REVB#
Uzumaki content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nagato Uzumaki dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##TD#
Uzumaki drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Don manages to work his way to half guard, despite Uzumaki's best efforts.
Nagato Uzumaki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Don is refusing to be controlled, as Uzumaki sits in half guard.
Uzumaki wants to pass to mount but Don is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from Uzumaki.
Don is looking for a sweep. Uzumaki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Uzumaki is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Uzumaki trying to control from half guard but Don is working away.
Uzumaki working Don over with strikes. #ES2#
Don has one foot on Uzumaki's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD#
Uzumaki shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Don's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Uzumaki controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Don is trying to keep Uzumaki in close.
Don being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Uzumaki scoring with punches to the head and body.
Don is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Don is looking to sweep but instead, Uzumaki has passed into half guard.
Uzumaki is just content to waste time from the top position. Don takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Don is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Don has his hands on Uzumaki's head, controlling the position.
Uzumaki showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Don not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Uzumaki wants to pass the guard but Don is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Don fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Uzumaki closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Uzumaki lands in his opponent's guard.#T4##SU#
Uzumaki gets to his feet. Don looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Don shoots in for a double leg but Uzumaki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
John Don has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Uzumaki bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Uzumaki looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Uzumaki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Don can do to turn this around?
Don gets back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Uzumaki trying to control the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nagato Uzumaki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Uzumaki 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Nagato Uzumaki!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Nagato Uzumaki!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Nagato Uzumaki!

Nagato Uzumaki wins by unanimous decision!
In defeat, John Don stepped up to the mic, saying 'It is what it is, I'll be back better.'.

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