Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: SPFT #10
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Lee clinches with his opponent.
Lee is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lee stalling.
Sanchez avoiding damage as Lee throws knees to the body.
A short left from Lee.
Sanchez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lee dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lee lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lee's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Lee.
Sanchez wants to break free but Lee has control.
Lee displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sanchez up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Xavier Lee.#CL2#
Lee gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sanchez is trying to break free.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lee.
Lee using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #T2#
A short right from Lee on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Lee.
Lee lands a hook that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Lee prevents Sanchez from breaking the clinch.
Lee working Sanchez over with knees to the body.
Lee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sanchez avoiding damage as Lee throws knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee tries to land knees in the clinch but Sanchez avoids the damage to the body.
Lee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sanchez avoids it.#T3#
Lee keeps control of Sanchez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sanchez managing to block the knees to the body from Lee.
Lee is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The referee calls for Lee to work.
Lee's coach down at MMA Amsterdam was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lee's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sanchez avoiding damage as Lee throws knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lee.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lee taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Lee scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lee trying to land knees to the body.
Lee lands with a light punch inside.
Lee using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lee scores a nice knee to the body.
A short right from Lee.
Lee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lee missing with knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xavier Lee dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Lee pushes Sanchez up against the cage in a clinch.
Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lee is stalling here.
Lee is stalling here.
Lee lands with a light punch inside.
Come on Lee - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee tries to land knees in the clinch but Sanchez avoids the damage to the body.
Lee stalling the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Xavier Lee.#CL2#
Lee clinches up against the cage.#T1#
Sanchez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sanchez is defending well for now.
Lee stalling against the cage.
Lee lands a right hand.
Lee lands with a right to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lee.
Sanchez managing to block the knees to the body from Lee.
Lee is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lee utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T2#
A frustrated look appears on Sanchez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sanchez is defending well for now.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Lee in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Lee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sanchez.
Sanchez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sanchez tries to circle away but Lee has him pinned against the cage.
Sanchez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lee tries to land knees in the clinch but Sanchez avoids the damage to the body. #T3#
Lee stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lee is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lee scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sanchez avoids it.
Lee crunches a lovely knee into Sanchez's ribcage.
Lee avoiding damage.
Sanchez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T4#
Lee putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sanchez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lee trying to land knees to the body.
Lee lands with a left to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lee.
Lee using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sanchez can't break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee missing with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee keeps control of Sanchez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xavier Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Topo Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sanchez's efforts to push away.
Lee is pushing Sanchez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sanchez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lee's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T1#
Lee using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short right from Lee.
Sanchez tries to break free but Lee pushes him back against the cage.
Sanchez is trying to break the clinch but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Lee.
Lee prevents Sanchez from breaking the clinch.
Sanchez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lee scores with a shot to the side of Sanchez's head. #T2#
Lee missing with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lee.
Sanchez is trying to force a seperation but Lee has the dominant position.
Lee scores a nice knee to the body.
Lee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sanchez.
Sanchez is trying to break the clinch but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Sanchez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sanchez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lee obliges.#T3#
Lee missing with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Lee.
A short left from Lee.
Lee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sanchez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Lee scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sanchez avoiding damage as Lee throws knees to the body.
Lee tries to land knees in the clinch but Sanchez avoids the damage to the body.
Xavier Lee seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
A short left from Lee.
A short right from Lee on the inside.
Sanchez avoiding damage as Lee throws knees to the body.
Lee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lee trying to land knees to the body.
Sanchez is trying to break the clinch but Lee is controlling him.
Lee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee trying to land knees to the body.
Xavier Lee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 24:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 24:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xavier Lee!
Xavier Lee decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: SPFT #9
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
Belingon walks into a left hand.
Flamenco lands with a good body shot.
Belingon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Joker Belingon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Flamenco gets a clinch.
Flamenco definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A right hook to the body lands for Flamenco.
Belingon swings wildly with an uppercut but Flamenco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flamenco pushes Belingon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Flamenco.
Belingon working aggressively here.
Belingon throws a head punch that misses.
Flamenco blocking some punches. #BC2#
Belingon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Belingon throws a hook to the side of Flamenco's head but Flamenco sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belingon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Flamenco blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Belingon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Belingon wants to break the clinch but can't. #T1#
Flamenco digs a right hand into Belingon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Belingon's gas tank.
Flamenco lands an uppercut.
Flamenco is leaning against Belingon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Belingon looks winded!
Flamenco cracks Belingon with a nice body shot.
Flamenco works on Belingon's body with a couple of short punches.
Flamenco lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Flamenco creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Flamenco.
Flamenco lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Belingon backwards.
Flamenco gets through Belingon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Flamenco lands a left hand that snaps the head of Belingon backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flamenco lands a shot to the body.
Good body shot from Flamenco.
Flamenco is working Belingon over against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Flamenco.
Flamenco lands a right hand that snaps the head of Belingon backwards.
Flamenco dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Flamenco lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Flamenco lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC#Belingon is rocked!
Flamenco lands a right hand.
Belingon is still on wobbly legs! Can Flamenco finish him?
Flamenco misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Flamenco fails to land.
Flamenco lands a right hand that snaps the head of Belingon backwards.
Flamenco lands a right hand that snaps the head of Belingon backwards.
Flamenco tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Flamenco misses with some punches.
Flamenco makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Flamenco pushes Belingon against the cage. Flamenco is working some dirty boxing. Flamenco pushes off with a quick right hook! Belingon goes down! Belingon tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Flamenco moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Flamenco!
Don Flamenco is the new featherweight champion!
A relieved looking Don Flamenco thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Tancred vs Borisov - SPFT #8
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Umbaku.
Nelson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Umbaku fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nelson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT2#It looks like Atticus Nelson has been cut.
Nelson looks to score with a jab to the body but Umbaku is just out of range.
Nelson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Umbaku lands with a shot to the body.
Umbaku sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Nelson's defenses. It connects perfectly with Nelson's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Moses Umbaku!

Event: Tancred vs Borisov - SPFT #8
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1#
The crowd cheers as Covington lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sanchez doesn't seem phased though.#TD2#
Covington closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Covington has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Sanchez defend it? Covington steps over the head and cranks it - Sanchez is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Covington!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ashley Covington!
A less than humble Ashley Covington misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Drago vs Morimoto - SPFT #7
Date: Dec 02, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Musashi has managed to clinch.
Musashi lands with a left to the head.
Musashi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Belingon backwards.
Musashi lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Belingon.
Belingon blocking some punches.
Belingon can't break the clinch.
Musashi misses with a punch on the inside.
Musashi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Belingon.
Musashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Belingon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Belingon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Musashi backwards.
Belingon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Belingon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Musashi has a couple of punches blocked by Belingon.
Belingon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Belingon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Belingon swats away the attempt to clinch by Musashi.
Musashi tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Musashi instigates a clinch.
Belingon blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
A frustrated look appears on Belingon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Belingon.
A short uppercut from Belingon.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Musashi.
Belingon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Belingon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Belingon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Belingon blocks an uppercut.
Musashi throws a head punch that misses.
Musashi misses with a punch on the inside.
Belingon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Belingon blocks an uppercut.
Musashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Belingon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Musashi backwards.
Belingon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Belingon blocking some punches. #BC#
Belingon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Musashi moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Musashi.
Musashi misses with the head strike. #BC#
Belingon manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Belingon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Musashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Musashi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Belingon misses with a hook.
Miyamoto Musashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Belingon.
Musashi tries to clinch but Belingon is having none of it.
Belingon lands with a nice body punch.
Belingon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Musashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Musashi doesn't manage to clinch there - Belingon circles away.
Belingon tries to counter by clinching up but Musashi breaks away and moves out of range.
Musashi tries to clinch up but Belingon circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Musashi rushes Belingon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Belingon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Musashi lands a left hand.
Belingon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Musashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Belingon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Belingon misses with some punches.
Musashi lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Belingon is trying to push Musashi away but Musashi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Musashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Belingon misses with a punch on the inside.
Belingon blocks an uppercut.
Belingon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Belingon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Belingon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Musashi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Belingon digs a good body shot into Musashi's ribs.
Belingon misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Musashi moves into the clinch successfully.
Belingon has had enough of the clinch but Musashi keeps him there for the moment.
Belingon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Belingon tries to circle away but Musashi has him pinned against the cage.
Musashi has Belingon pressed against the cage, preventing Belingon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Belingon.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Belingon.
Belingon blocks an uppercut.
Belingon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Musashi misses with some punches. #T4#
Musashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Belingon blocks an uppercut.
Musashi keeps control of Belingon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Belingon breaks the clinch.
Belingon is looking to wear down Musashi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL2#
Musashi moves into the clinch successfully.
Musashi scores with a shot to the side of Belingon's head.
Musashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Belingon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Belingon breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Belingon tries to keep at a distance but Musashi has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Musashi fails to land.
Musashi blocks an uppercut. #BC#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Belingon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Musashi moves into the clinch successfully.
Belingon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Musashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Musashi has a couple of punches blocked by Belingon.
Musashi prevents Belingon from breaking the clinch.
Musashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miyamoto Musashi 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##CL2#
Musashi pushes Belingon up against the cage in a clinch.
Musashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Belingon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Musashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Belingon uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Belingon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Musashi tries to clinch up.
Belingon misses the shot to the body.
Musashi tries to clinch there but Belingon circles away.
Belingon keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Musashi gets a clinch.
Belingon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Musashi throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Belingon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belingon pushes Musashi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Musashi has a couple of punches blocked by Belingon.
Belingon blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Belingon.
Musashi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Belingon backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Musashi fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Belingon. #T1##BC#
Belingon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Joker Belingon is winning the standup battle so far.
Belingon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Musashi.#CL2#
Musashi has closed the distance and engaged Belingon in a clinch. #BC#
Belingon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Belingon drops Musashi with a naaaaasty hook - Musashi is in real trouble here! Belingon dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joker Belingon!

Event: SPFT #5
Date: Nov 04, 2023

#R1#
Sanchez slips a jab from Morrell.
Sanchez throws a fast counter high kick but Morrell manages to duck under it in time.
Morrell scores with a jab.
Sanchez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Morrell backing away here, and Sanchez unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sanchez moves out of range as Morrell strikes.
Sanchez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Morrell lands a nice hook to Sanchez's body. Sanchez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sanchez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Morrell looks to land a right hand but Sanchez moved out of range.
Sanchez throws a fast counter high kick but Morrell manages to duck under it in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrell loads up on a big right hand but Sanchez slips the punch.
Sanchez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morrell throws out the jab.
Sanchez flicks out a counter leg kick but Morrell steps away.
A big left from Morrell misses.
Morrell moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSanchez.
Sanchez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanchez throws out a counter right but Morrell avoids it with no problem.
Morrell definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
David Morrell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Morrell throws a hook to the side of Sanchez's head but Sanchez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanchez flicks out a counter leg kick but Morrell steps away.
Sanchez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Morrell misses.
Sanchez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sanchez staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Sanchez.
Sanchez tries a quick counter leg kick but Morrell is wise to it.
Nice uppercut lands for Morrell. That snapped Sanchez's head back.
Morrell swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sanchez.
Morrell just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez flicks out a counter leg kick but Morrell steps away.
Morrell with a nice cross.
Morrell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morrell throws a body shot but no joy.
Morrell backing away here, and Sanchez unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Sanchez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Morrell misses with a wild body shot.
Morrell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanchez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morrell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanchez looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Morrell swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sanchez makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Morrell blocks a leg kick.
A slow jab from Morrell misses its intended target.
Sanchez throws a fast counter high kick but Morrell manages to duck under it in time.
Morrell misses with a looping left.
Morrell throws a body shot but no joy.
Morrell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sanchez counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T3#
Sanchez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morrell.
Morrell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanchez flicks out a counter leg kick but Morrell steps away.
Morrell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Morrell looks to land a right hand but Sanchez moved out of range.
Nice shot by Morrell.
Morrell missing with a left hand there. Sanchez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sanchez tries a quick counter leg kick but Morrell is wise to it.
Morrell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morrell throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Morrell backing away here, and Sanchez unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Morrell scores with a decent looking hook.
Morrell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanchez feints a counter leg kick.
Morrell scores with a sloppy right hand. Sanchez should have avoided that one. #T4#
Morrell throws a lazy right hand but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Morrell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanchez tries a quick counter leg kick but Morrell is wise to it.
Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morrell.
Morrell throws a jab when Sanchez was well out of range.
Sanchez flicks out a counter leg kick but Morrell steps away.
Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morrell.
Morrell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morrell lands a nice shot 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!
Morrell lands with a hook. Sanchez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Morrell feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sanchezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sanchez takes one on the button.
A swing and a miss from Morrell.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David Morrell dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Morrell misses with a right hand
letting Sanchez counter with a right hand.
Morrell misses with a wild body shot.
Sanchez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sanchez moves away from the strike by Morrell.
Morrell backing away here, and Sanchez unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Morrell lands with an uppercut that bounces Sanchez off the cage and back into range.
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morrell.
Sanchez only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Morrell misses with a body punch
and Sanchez counters with a straight right hand.
Morrell just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrell looks to land a right hand but Sanchez moved out of range.
Sanchez only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Morrell just misses with a punch to the body.
Morrell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sanchez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
David Morrell is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Morrell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sanchez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Morrell.
Morrell misses with a body punch
and Sanchez counters with a nice body shot.
Morrell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanchez.
Sanchez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morrell.
Sanchez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Morrell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanchez can do to turn this around?
Morrell throws a hook to the side of Sanchez's head but Sanchez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Morrell throws an overhand right that lands on Sanchez's shoulder, as Sanchez tries to avoid the shot.
Sanchez feints a counter leg kick.
Morrell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A countering left hand to the body from Sanchez misses.
Morrell connects with a body shot.#T2#
Sanchez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morrell.
Morrell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Morrell takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
Sanchez appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Morrell connects with a crisp jab.
Morrell swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morrell lands with a shot to the body.
Sanchez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Morrell scores with a body shot.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
Morrell bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sanchez's head.
Morrell stuns Sanchez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3#
Sanchez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#ROC#Sanchez is rocked!
Morrell cracks Sanchez on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Sanchez falls backwards against the cage. Morrell follows up with more strikes that drop Sanchez to his knees. Morrell keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Sanchez! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Morrell!
An out of breath David Morrell thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SPFT #5
Date: Nov 04, 2023

#R1#
Drago with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Drago throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from Drago does it's job there.
Drago lands a nice looking body shot.
Nelson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Drago throws a good cross that connects. #CUT#It looks like Atticus Nelson has been cut.#KD#
Drago feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Nelson sprawling to the canvas! Nelson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Drago finish him?! #ROC#Nelson is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Drago is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Nelson flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Nelson is out cold! Drago holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ivan Drago!
Ivan Drago is the new light heavyweight champion!

Event: SPFT #5
Date: Nov 04, 2023

#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Belingon.
Belingon scores with a shot to the body.
Belingon lands a nice shot to the body.
Belingon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vaughan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheers as Belingon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vaughan doesn't seem phased though.#ROC#Vaughan is rocked!
Belingon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vaughan is still on wobbly legs! Can Belingon finish him?
Vaughan looks winded!
Belingon knocks out Vaughan with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Belingon before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Belingon picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joker Belingon!

Event: SPFT #4
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Gan closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gan.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gimenez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gan's brow.
Gan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gimenez after a bit of a struggle.
Gimenez working hard to break the clinch.
Gimenez throws a head punch that misses.
Gimenez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gimenez blocks it with crossed arms.
Gan throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Gan breaks from the clinch.
Gan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gimenez.
Gan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T1#
Gan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gimenez.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eugenio Gimenez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gan or perhaps it was just good defense by Gimenez, which made it look bad.
Gimenez looks for a takedown but Gan sprawls well.
Gimenez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gan sprawls well. Gan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gimenez gets slowly back to his feet.
Gimenez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gan avoids it really well and circles away.
Gimenez just misses with a punch to the body.
Gimenez blocks the body kick.
Gimenez throws a quick counter head kick but Gan was just out of range.#T2#
Gimenez shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Gan closes the distance and pushes Gimenez back into the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gan obliges.
Gan lands a knee to the body.
Gimenez is breathing heavily.
Gimenez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gan walks away with a smile on his face. Gimenez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gimenez stuffs the takedown.
Gan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gimenez shoots in looking for a takedown. Gan tries to sprawl out of it but Gimenez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gimenez defends well and Gan ends up having to push Gimenez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gimenez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3#
Nice takedown defense from Gimenez. No joy for Gan on that attempt.
Gan throws a leg kick that misses.
Gimenez slaps away a takedown attempt from Gan, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Gimenez closes the distance and clinches.
Gimenez fails to pull guard.
Gimenez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gan pulls his leg out and moves away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gan.#CL2#
Gan clinches up with Gimenez and pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Gimenez has Gan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gimenez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gimenez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gan to keep the fight standing.
Stalling in the clinch from Gimenez.
Gan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gimenez tries to pull guard but Gan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Gan jumps into guard, dragging Gimenez to the mat.
Gimenez looking to sit in guard and control but Gan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Gimenez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gimenez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Han Gan 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#
Gimenez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Gan clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Gan pulls guard.
Gan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gimenez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gan keeping moving, preventing Gimenez from controlling successfully.
Gimenez won't allow Gan to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gimenez.
Gimenez sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1##SUB2#
Gan working for a triangle but Gimenez defends it easily.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gimenez trying to control the position from guard on top but Gan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gan moves out of range of the body kick.
Gimenez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gan is fending him off so far but Gimenez persists. Nope, Gan circles away and we're back to standing.
Gan keeps the fight on the outside.
Despite the aggression on Gan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gan stuffs the takedown.
Gimenez fails with the takedown
letting Gan counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eugenio Gimenez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Gimenez goes for a double leg but Gan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gan continues to drive forward.
Gan throws a counter combo.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gan has Gimenez pushed against the cage.
Gimenez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gimenez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gan walks away with a smile on his face. Gimenez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gan avoids the head kick by Gimenez. #CL2#
Gan clinches with his opponent.
Gimenez wants a takedown but no success here.
Gimenez tries to score a body lock takedown but Gan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gimenez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gan lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Eugenio Gimenez has been cut.
Han Gan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gimenez up against the cage.
Gan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gimenez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T3#
Gimenez is trying to break the clinch but Gan has him pressed against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD2#
Gan drags the fight down to the ground. #ES2#
Gan has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Gimenez off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Gan throws a leg kick which misses Gimenez's front leg but catches the back leg as Gimenez tries to avoid it. #CL2#
Gan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gimenez, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Gan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gan scores with a decent looking hook.
Gan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gimenez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gimenez backing away here, and Gan unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T4##CL2#
Gan has managed to clinch. #TD2#
Gan pulls guard successfully.
Gimenez trying to control but Gan is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gimenez trying to move into half guard but instead Gan has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Gimenez trying to control the position.
Gimenez thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gimenez wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Gan is now in half guard.
Gimenez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gimenez tries to get out of the position.#SU2#
Gan gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Han Gan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eugenio Gimenez's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Gimenez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gan sprawls well. Gan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gimenez gets slowly back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Gan.
Gimenez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gan counters with a nice uppercut.
No luck for Gan with that takedown attempt.
Gimenez tries to counter by clinching up but Gan breaks away and moves out of range.
Gimenez slaps away a takedown attempt from Gan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Gan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gimenez is trying to force a seperation but Gan has the dominant position.
Gan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gimenez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Eugenio Gimenez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Han Gan.#T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gan.
It looked like Gimenez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gan stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Gan moves into the clinch successfully.
Gimenez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #TD2#
Gan jumps guard.
Gan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Gimenez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gimenez has Gan in his guard.#REVB#
Gimenez keeping moving, preventing Gan from controlling successfully. #T2#
Gan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gimenez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Gimenez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SU2#
Gan decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Gan stuffs the takedown attempt from Gimenez. Gimenez gets slowly back to his feet. #T3#
Gan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gimenez as he avoids it easily.
Gimenez throws a head kick but Gan moves out of range.
Eugenio Gimenez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gimenez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gimenez tries to clinch but Gan moves out of range.
Gimenez tries to clinch there but Gan circles away.
Gan fails to land with a series of punches.
Gimenez appears to be looking for a big counter.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gimenez.
Nice takedown defense from Gan. No joy for Gimenez on that attempt. #CL2#
Gan closes the distance and pushes Gimenez back into the cage.
Gimenez looking to throw knees to the head but Gan is blocking nicely.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T4#
Gan gets underhooks to prevent Gimenez's takedown attempt. #BC2#
Gan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Gimenez drives through and clinches with Gan against the cage.
Gan pushes Gimenez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Gan successfully pulls guard.
Gan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gimenez's guard. #REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Gimenez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Gimenez throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gan escapes and throws Gimenez's legs to the side, diving into side control!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Schmidt vs Morrell - SPFT #3
Date: Oct 21, 2023

#R1##TD#
Morimoto drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nelson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Morimoto.
Morimoto is pushing down on Nelson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nelson is fighting to maintain full guard but Morimoto has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nelson has his hands clasped together around Morimoto's back. He's all about the action.
Nelson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Morimoto.
Nelson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Morimoto postures up in Nelson's guard and throws a big left but Nelson blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morimoto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nelson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Morimoto throws a strike but Nelson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Morimoto striking off his back but it's not causing Nelson any problems.
Nelson tries to free his leg and advance position but Morimoto is retaining full guard. #T1#
Morimoto has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Nelson has passed into side control.
Morimoto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here as Nelson stalls from top position.
Morimoto is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Elevation Fight Team, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Morimoto is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morimoto is trying to control but can't.
Morimoto wants to control but Nelson passes into side.
Morimoto is looking to regain half guard here but Nelson keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Morimoto tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Nelson presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Morimoto tries to hold on but Nelson pushes him away.
Morimoto swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Morimoto tries to reverse the position but Nelson maintains control.
Morimoto is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Morimoto tries to hold on but Nelson pushes him away.
Morimoto is looking to improve his position but Nelson isn't that keen on the idea.
Morimoto on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Morimoto tries to get out of the position.
Nelson controlling his opponent.
Morimoto flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Nelson controlling from the full mount.
Morimoto is in all sorts of trouble here. #T4#
Nelson controlling from the full mount.
Morimoto is in a horrible position here. Nelson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Nelson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Morimoto is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nelson blocks Morimoto's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Nelson avoids the attempt from Morimoto to control.
Morimoto is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Atticus Nelson dominated that round.
That's time! Morimoto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Morimoto darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Morimoto throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Nelson to regain full guard.
Nelson wants to sweep here but Morimoto controlling him for the moment.
Morimoto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Morimoto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Morimoto throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morimoto throws an elbow that misses. Nelson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Morimoto's guard. Nice move by Nelson!#REVB#
Morimoto 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.
Morimoto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Morimoto wants to control but Nelson passes easily into half guard.
Morimoto wants to improve his position but Nelson is controlling well.
Morimoto is trying to maintain the position but Nelson is very close to passing his half guard.
Morimoto moves into full guard.
Morimoto looking for a sweep. Not yet Morimoto, not yet. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Morimoto keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Morimoto tries to strike from the bottom.
Morimoto thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Morimoto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nelson is one step ahead there.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Morimoto manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Nelson on his heels. He'll look to pass Nelson's guard now, I'm sure.
Morimoto cracks Nelson with a solid left hand.#T3#
Nelson is adopting a defensive guard.
Morimoto throws a big elbow that misses.
Morimoto is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nelson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Nelson controlling the action here.
Morimoto tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T4#
Nelson stalling.
Morimoto strikes from the bottom but Nelson passes into mount!
Morimoto is looking to improve his position but Nelson isn't that keen on the idea.
Morimoto slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morimoto flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Nelson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Morimoto wants to improve his position but Nelson is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Takashi Morimoto dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD#
Morimoto bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Morimoto tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Nelson defending against the ground and pound.
Morimoto throws a strike aimed at the side of Nelson's head but Nelson avoids it well.
Morimoto throws an elbow but Nelson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Nelson sneaks back into half guard.
Nelson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nelson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Morimoto throws a strike but Nelson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T1#
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Morimoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nelson lands a couple of digs.
Nelson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Morimoto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nelson is one step ahead there.
Nelson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Morimoto wants to sweep here but Nelson controlling him for the moment. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nelson trying to control but Morimoto is working from the bottom.
Morimoto throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morimoto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Nelson is trying to control but can't.
Morimoto winds up and cracks Nelson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Morimoto lands a nice short elbow.
Nelson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nelson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Nelson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Morimoto manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Morimoto wants to control but Nelson passes easily into half guard.
Morimoto is trying to control but can't.
Morimoto strikes from the bottom but Nelson uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Morimoto is looking for a sweep.
Morimoto tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Nelson working the ground and pound effectively. #T4#
Morimoto is looking to improve his position but Nelson isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morimoto is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nelson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Atticus Nelson.
Well Nelson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Atticus Nelson!

Event: Schmidt vs Morrell - SPFT #3
Date: Oct 21, 2023

#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Sanchez. That snapped Huntsman's head back. #CUT2#It looks like John Huntsman has been cut.#CL#
Huntsman takes the fight into the clinch.
Sanchez prevents a body shot from Huntsman.
Huntsman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanchez tries to break free but Huntsman pushes him back against the cage.
Huntsman lands a body punch.
Sanchez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Huntsman misses with the head strike. #TD#
Huntsman wants the takedown. Sanchez is fighting it off but Huntsman persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sanchez's guard against the cage.
Huntsman prevents Sanchez from getting back to his feet.
Sanchez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sanchez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Huntsman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Huntsman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huntsman seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sanchez for as long as he can get away with.#T1#
Huntsman cracks Sanchez with a solid left hand.
Sanchez wants to sweep here but Huntsman controlling him for the moment.
Huntsman lands a couple of digs.
Huntsman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Huntsman landing some decent shots from guard.
Huntsman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sanchez's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huntsman postures up.
Huntsman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sanchez's guard.
Huntsman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
Sanchez is trying to get back to full guard.
Sanchez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Huntsman scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sanchez wants to control but Huntsman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Huntsman is nestled in close to Sanchez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sanchez has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA New York. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Huntsman drops an elbow to the side of Sanchez's head.
Huntsman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Huntsman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Huntsman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
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. Huntsman connects with a nice short shot to Sanchez's temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez has hold of Huntsman's hands but Huntsman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nice strikes from Huntsman there.
Huntsman working over Sanchez with some ground and pound. Sanchez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3#
Huntsman lands strikes from half guard.
Huntsman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Huntsman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sanchez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Still in half guard, Huntsman seems content to control.
Huntsman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Huntsman working Sanchez over with strikes.
Huntsman working the head and body with strikes.
Huntsman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sanchez wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
Huntsman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sanchez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sanchez taking some punishment here, with Huntsman in his half guard.
Huntsman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Huntsman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Huntsman working the head and body with strikes.
Huntsman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Huntsman slips a nice elbow through Sanchez's hands, connecting with Sanchez's forehead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Huntsman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Huntsman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Huntsman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Huntsman 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.

John Huntsman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Huntsman's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Huntsman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#TD#
Huntsman feints and as Sanchez raises his hands in defense, Huntsman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Huntsman landing some decent shots from guard.
Huntsman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Huntsman pushes down on Sanchez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Huntsman prevents Sanchez from improving his position.
Huntsman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Huntsman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanchez can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huntsman 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.
Huntsman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sanchez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sanchez wants to get back to his feet.
Huntsman is nestled in close to Sanchez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T1#
Huntsman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Huntsman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Huntsman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Huntsman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sanchez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Huntsman scores with a couple of nice shots.
Huntsman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sanchez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Huntsman scores with a couple of nice shots.
Huntsman prevents Sanchez from improving his position.
Sanchez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Sanchez is trying to stand back up but Huntsman is controlling him
Huntsman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Huntsman lands a nice short elbow.
Still in half guard, Huntsman seems content to control.
Huntsman lands with a punch from half guard.
Huntsman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sanchez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Huntsman content to control rather than advance.
Sanchez taking some punishment here, with Huntsman in his half guard.
Huntsman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Huntsman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Huntsman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Huntsman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Huntsman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Huntsman lands a nice short elbow.
Huntsman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sanchez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Huntsman scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sanchez is trying to stand up here but Huntsman is controlling him well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Huntsman lands a nice short elbow.
Sanchez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Huntsman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Huntsman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Huntsman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Huntsman works his way into full mount!
Sanchez taking shots to the head.
Huntsman with the ground and pound from mount.
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!
Huntsman unloading with bombs!
Huntsman lands a big elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Huntsman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Huntsman'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##TD#
Sanchez gets caught napping as Huntsman dives in and scores a takedown. Sanchez manages to retain guard.
Topo Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Huntsman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Huntsman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Huntsman with a nice head shot there.
Huntsman content to stall in guard here.
Sanchez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Huntsman is one step ahead there.
Huntsman stays in close to Sanchez's body and controls the position.
Huntsman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Huntsman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Sanchez wants to sweep here but Huntsman controlling him for the moment.
Sanchez is still trying to improve position.
Huntsman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Huntsman connects with a couple of short punches.
Huntsman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Huntsman lands a couple of elbows.
Sanchez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Huntsman works over Sanchez with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
Huntsman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Huntsman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sanchez's head.
John Huntsman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Huntsman cracks Sanchez with a solid left hand.
Huntsman landing with the ground and pound.
Huntsman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sanchez's head.
Huntsman landing some decent shots from guard.
Sanchez looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanchez, not yet.
Huntsman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sanchez's head.
Huntsman works over Sanchez with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Huntsman is in close to Sanchez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Huntsman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#ROC#Sanchez is rocked!
Huntsman postures up and lands a big shot to Sanchez's brow.
Sanchez is still in real trouble! Can Huntsman finish him?
Huntsman works over Sanchez with some ground and pound from guard.
Huntsman 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.
Huntsman is in close to Sanchez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Huntsman arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Sanchez'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 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). John Huntsman!

Event: SPFT #2
Date: Oct 13, 2023

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Chikovani looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Belingon is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Belingon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chikovani doesn't manage to clinch there - Belingon circles away.
Chikovani shoots in looking for a takedown. Belingon tries to sprawl out of it but Chikovani keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Belingon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chikovani wants to clinch up but Belingon keeps it at a distance.
Belingon connects with a looping right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Belingon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Chikovani clinches up with Belingon and pushes him back against the cage.
Chikovani definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chikovani.
Chikovani tries to work over Belingon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Belingon lands with a right to the head.
Chikovani misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Belingon breaks from the clinch.
Belingon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Belingon throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belingon lands a really nice looking cross but Chikovani seems unphased.
Belingon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chikovani wants to clinch.
Belingon is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T1#
Chikovani tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Belingon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chikovani fails with the takedown.
A lazy left from Belingon finds it's target.
Chikovani wants to clinch up but Belingon keeps it at a distance.
Nice body punch from Belingon.
Chikovani gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chikovani fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chikovani tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Belingon defends well and Chikovani ends up having to push Belingon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arkady Chikovani. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chikovani has a couple of punches blocked by Belingon.
Chikovani tries to throw a body punch but Belingon avoids it by throwing Chikovani back against the cage.
Belingon lands a shoulder strike.
Belingon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Belingon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chikovani misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Belingon.
Belingon blocks an uppercut. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Belingon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chikovani misses with a short punch on the inside.
Belingon working aggressively here. #BC2#
Belingon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Belingon works Chikovani's body with a nice hook.
Chikovani is looking to clinch but Belingon is avoiding it.
Belingon connects with a body shot that sends Chikovani's belly button to the back.
Chikovani tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chikovani looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chikovani sets himself, and Belingon steps forward looking for the clinch! Chikovani avoids it this time.
Chikovani fails in his attempt to clinch.
Belingon tries to counter by closing the distance.
Chikovani tries to close the distance and clinch but Belingon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chikovani wants to clinch.
Belingon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Belingon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Belingon is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Chikovani had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Belingon swats away the attempt to clinch by Chikovani.
Belingon wants to counter the offense by Chikovani and move into the clinch position.#T3#
Belingon connects with a nice looking jab.
Belingon connects with a crisp jab.
Chikovani is trying hard to land a takedown here. Belingon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Belingon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL#
Chikovani moves into the clinch.
Belingon lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Belingon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Belingon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Belingon's corner calls for a 1-2. Belingon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Donk. Belingon catches Chikovani right on the button with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belingon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Chikovani is looking to clinch.
Belingon tries to counter with a clinch but Chikovani shakes him off and moves away.
Belingon punishes Chikovani's body with a nice straight punch.
Chikovani fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chikovani is defended easily by Belingon.#T4#
Belingon stuns Chikovani with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Belingon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Belingon throws out a powerful jab.
Chikovani shoots in looking for a takedown. Belingon tries to sprawl out of it but Chikovani keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Belingon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Belingon keeps the fight on the outside.
Chikovani wants to clinch up but Belingon keeps it at a distance.
Chikovani on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chikovani wants to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chikovani tries to close the distance and clinch but Belingon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chikovani wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joker Belingon dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Chikovani tries to clinch but Belingon is having none of it.
Belingon connects with a looping right hand.
Chikovani walks into a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Belingon.
Chikovani on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chikovani looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Belingon lunges at Chikovani with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chikovani's hand.
Chikovani throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Belingon's waist but Belingon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chikovani off to one side.
Nice sprawl there from Belingon as Chikovani shoots in.
Chikovani tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chikovani with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Belingon to score with a decent uppercut.
Belingon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Chikovani gets a clinch.
Belingon blocks a body shot from Chikovani.
Belingon wants to break free but Chikovani has control.
Chikovani misses with a punch on the inside.
Chikovani looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Chikovani doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Belingon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1##BC2#
Belingon breaks the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nice straight punches there by Belingon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Belingon.
Belingon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Belingon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Belingon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chikovani doesn't manage to clinch there - Belingon circles away.
Chikovani shoots for a double leg takedown but Belingon sprawls well. He's pushed Chikovani's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arkady Chikovani. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chikovani looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Belingon wants to counter with a clinch but Chikovani pushes him away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Belingon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chikovani fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chikovani sets himself, and Belingon steps forward looking for the clinch! Chikovani avoids it this time.
Joker Belingon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Belingon lands with a right hand.
Belingon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Arkady Chikovani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice cross by Belingon.#ROC2#Chikovani is rocked!
Chikovani darts in looking for a takedown but Belingon gets double underhooks and turns Chikovani into the cage.
Belingon tries to counter with a clinch but Chikovani shakes him off and moves away.
Arkady Chikovani has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A shot in the inside from Belingon. #BC2#
Belingon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No luck for Chikovani with that takedown attempt. #T2#
Chikovani is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chikovani drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL#
Chikovani has Belingon up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Belingon breaks the clinch.
Chikovani tries to clinch but Belingon is having none of it.
Chikovani gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Belingon lands with a shot to the body.
Chikovani tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Belingon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chikovani takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Chikovani. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Chikovani tries to clinch but Belingon is having none of it.
Chikovani gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chikovani on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Oh Chikovani is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Belingon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Belingon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chikovani looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Belingon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chikovani fails with the takedown.
Chikovani takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Good standup being displayed there by Belingon as he connects with a hook.
Chikovani tries to clinch up but Belingon circles away and keeps his distance.
Chikovani tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Belingon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chikovani takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chikovani seems to have got his legs back now.
Chikovani has a takedown stuffed.
Belingon wants to counter the offense by Chikovani and move into the clinch position.
Chikovani is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Belingon connects with a crisp jab.
Belingon cracks Chikovani with a right hand to the side of the head.
Belingon scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belingon scores with a shot to the body.
Belingon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Belingon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Belingon cracks Chikovani with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Chikovani falls to his knees and Belingon doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joker Belingon!

Event: SPFT #1
Date: Sep 28, 2023

#R1#
Hernandez lands with a shot to the body.
Hernandez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hernandez lands with a good body shot.#KD2#
Hernandez feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Gracie sprawling to the canvas! Gracie rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hernandez finish him?! #ROC2#Gracie is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hernandez is stalking Gracie. Gracie circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Hernandez, and it's lights out! Gracie really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pilin Hernandez!
A victorious Pilin Hernandez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SPFT #1
Date: Sep 28, 2023

#R1#
King moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#KD#
King lands a big right hand that sends Crespo crashing to the mat! King stays standing though and waves Crespo back to his feet!#ROC#Crespo is rocked!
King weaves into range and cracks Crespo right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Crespo goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! King is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Duglas King!

Event: SPFT #1
Date: Sep 28, 2023

#R1#
Reyes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
and Sanchez counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Reyes! He's just covering up as Sanchez starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Topo Sanchez!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 13, 2023

#R1#
Gracie takes a swing at Stevenson's ribcage but misses.
Stevenson thumps Gracie with a low kick.
Stevenson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stevenson catches Gracie with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#ROC2#Gracie is rocked!
Stevenson lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Gracie head around and knocks him out cold! Stevenson hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Teofilo Stevenson!
Our winner, Teofilo Stevenson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 11, 2023

#R1#
Davis lands with a good body shot.
Davis lunges at Gracie with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gracie's hand.
Gracie misses with an uppercut. Davis saw that one coming.
Davis's corner calls for a 1-2. Davis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Davis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gracie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Davis throws a good cross that connects.
Davis lands a jab to the nose.
Gracie takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davis's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gracie under the eye.
A jab from Davis finds it's way through Gracie's defenses.
Davis scores with a nice head shot.
Davis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Davis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Davis lands a jab to Gracie's midsection.
Davis connects with a body shot that sends Gracie's belly button to the back.
Davis is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gracie had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Gracie walks into a stiff left hand from Davis.
Davis lands a right hook to the body.
Davis with a nice cross.
Davis cracks a nice hook into Gracie's ribs.
Davis scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Davis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie misses with a left hand
letting Davis counter with a right hand.
Gracie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Davis cracks Gracie with a good jab.#T2#
Gracie on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Davis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Davis cracks Gracie with an open hand slap.
Davis lands a jab to the head. #ROC2#Gracie is rocked!
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Davis.
Gracie on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Oh Gracie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gracie is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Davis doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Gracie crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Gracie's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gervonta Davis!
A very excited looking Gervonta Davis 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 11, 2023

#R1#
Nice body punch from Slice.
Slice scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT2#It looks like Raul Gracie has been cut.
Kimbo Slice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie walks into a stiff left hand from Slice.#KD2#
Slice cracks Gracie with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Gracie looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Slice finish him? #ROC2#Gracie is rocked!
Gracie could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oh Gracie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Slice slips a straight right by Gracie.
Gracie seems to have got his legs back now.
Slice scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Slice! Gracie is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kimbo Slice!
Kimbo Slice decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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