Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: New Dawn - King Gibbs vs Boone
Date: Dec 13, 2024

#R1#
Waters's corner calls for a 1-2. Waters obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #TD2#
Waters shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Waters was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Price sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Price is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Waters is tapping! Great win for Price!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chad Price!
Chad Price bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: IFA 9: Blizzard
Date: Dec 07, 2024

#R1#
Owens throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Dream counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Owens!
Dream working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Dream lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SUB#
Dream has hold of Owens's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Owens tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Dream cranks the arm and Owens screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Owens, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Pipe Dream!
Pipe Dream very nearly forgot to thank Tokzik Dope L.A. amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: JF 28 - Revenge for Gibbs
Date: Dec 04, 2024

#R1#
Hanma changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Waters tries to avoid it but Hanma manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Waters to the ground. Waters escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hanma shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Waters sprawls well. Waters wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hanma gets slowly back to his feet.
Hanma displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Waters.
Nice takedown defense from Hanma. No joy for Waters on that attempt.
Hanma feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Hanma is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Waters's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanma sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Waters defending well though.
Hanma has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hanma is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hanma lands strikes from half guard.
Waters really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Hanma seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Waters is looking to improve his position.
Waters on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanma frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hanma tries to control but Waters wriggling away.
The referee warns Waters that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hanma with shots to the head and body - Waters looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hanma putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#ROC2#Waters is rocked!
Hanma working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Oh Waters is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Waters wants to control but Hanma is having none of it.#T2#
Waters seems to have got his legs back now.
Hanma scoring with strikes but Waters is staying in there.
A big strike lands for Hanma! That's really hurt Waters and he's turned his back - Hanma keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Hanma jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baki Hanma!

Event: JF 29 - Salinas vs Ramirez
Date: Dec 04, 2024

#R1#
Gates misses with a takedown attempt - Mckee sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Gates has closed the distance and engaged Mckee in a clinch. #TD#
Gates lands a takedown into guard.
Gates slips nicely into half guard.
Gates missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mckee wants to control but Gates is keeping busy. #SUB#
Gates maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Mckee could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Gates has cracked it and Mckee is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Gates!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jason Gates!

Event: JF 24 - Hickman vs Mora
Date: Nov 27, 2024

#R1#
Fletcher defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mondale.
Fletcher tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mondale sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fletcher somewhat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fletcher is defended easily by Mondale.
Mondale changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fletcher tries to clinch up but Mondale circles away and keeps his distance.
Mondale tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fletcher defends well and Mondale ends up having to push Fletcher into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mondale'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mondale wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Mondale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mondale stops a takedown attempt from Fletcher.
Fletcher has had enough of the clinch but Mondale keeps him there for the moment.#T1#
The referee calls for Fletcher to work.
Fletcher prevents the takedown attempt.
Fletcher pushes Mondale back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fletcher jumps guard but Mondale stands there with Fletcher around his waist. Fletcher gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD#
Mondale pulls guard effortlessly.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mondale throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Fletcher content to stall in guard here.
Mondale is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T2##SUB2#
Fletcher looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SU#
Mondale decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #CL#
Mondale takes the fight into the clinch.
Fletcher can't break the clinch.
Mondale stalling. #TD#
Mondale pulls Fletcher into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mondale is on top in guard. #REVR#
Mondale advances position into side control!#T3#
Mondale is trying to ground and pound but Fletcher uses the momentary lack of control by Mondale to regain half guard.
Mondale is trying to control the action in half guard but Fletcher is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fletcher trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Mondale is looking for a kimura but Fletcher is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mondale to get the leverage.
Mondale is trying to control. Fletcher wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mondale in particular looking to stall.
Mondale is keen to just control but Fletcher is a slippery customer.
Mondale is controlling the pace.
Mondale throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mondale seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Mondale dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mondale.
Nice takedown defense from Mondale. No joy for Fletcher on that attempt.
Mondale looks to land a combination but Fletcher avoids it well. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fletcher trying to land knees to the body.
Mondale is looking for a takedown.
Mondale is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fletcher can do to turn this around?
Mondale stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mondale stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mondale is struggling to control the position.
Fletcher is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mondale is defending well.#T1#
Mondale has Fletcher pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fletcher manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Mondale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fletcher tries to pull guard but Mondale forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Mondale breaks the clinch.
Jack Mondale is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mondale changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fletcher tries to avoid it but Mondale manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fletcher to the ground. Fletcher escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mondale changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fletcher tries to avoid it but Mondale manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fletcher to the ground. Fletcher escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fletcher shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mondale as he avoids it easily.
Fletcher throws a head kick that misses.
Fletcher is breathing heavily.
Mondale swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mondale shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mondale tries to close the distance and clinch but Fletcher swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mondale shoots in looking for a takedown. Fletcher tries to sprawl out of it but Mondale keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fletcher manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2##CL2#
Fletcher pushes Mondale up against the cage in a clinch.
Mondale prevents the takedown attempt. #TD#
Mondale decides to pull guard.
Mondale trying to keep a closed guard but Fletcher is proving a slippery customer.
Mondale will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #T3#
Mondale is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mondale will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Mondale trying to keep a closed guard but Fletcher is proving a slippery customer.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mondale throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mondale fails with the takedown.#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.
Fletcher looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mondale will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mondale is defended easily by Fletcher.
Fletcher stuffs the takedown attempt from Mondale. Mondale gets slowly back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mondale.
Fletcher tries to counter with a clinch but Mondale shakes him off and moves away.
Fletcher closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mondale circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jaron Fletcher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Mondale fails with a takedown attempt.
Mondale is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fletcher sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Fletcher gets a clinch. #TD#
Mondale jumps into guard, dragging Fletcher to the mat. #SUB#
Mondale working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fletcher doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fletcher manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mondale is trying to keep Fletcher in close.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mondale 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.#T1#
Fletcher stopping the sweep attempt from Mondale.
Mondale utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mondale is looking to clinch but Fletcher is avoiding it.
Fletcher tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mondale sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fletcher somewhat.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mondale swinging wildly here.
Fletcher throws a one two combo.
A head kick misses from Fletcher. #CL#
Mondale rushes Fletcher and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mondale has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fletcher is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Mondale. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Mondale breaks from the clinch.
Mondale goes for a double leg but Fletcher avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fletcher continues to drive forward.#T3#
Mondale can't get the takedown.
Fletcher is looking to break free of the clinch but Mondale has double underhooks.
Fletcher wants to take the fight to the mat but Mondale manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fletcher looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fletcher wants a takedown. #TD#
Mondale pulls Fletcher into guard.
Mondale manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fletcher manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Fletcher being controlled here, momentarily.
Mondale with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Mondale slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fletcher avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mondale.
Mondale trying to control the action but Fletcher is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mondale is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Mondale showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mondale 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Mondale!
An out of breath Jack Mondale thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: JF 24 - Hickman vs Mora
Date: Nov 27, 2024

#R1#
Waters shoots in looking for a takedown. Cleaver tries to sprawl out of it but Waters keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cleaver manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Waters is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cleaver throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Waters uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cleaver.
Cleaver misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Waters counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cleaver throws a poor cross that misses
and Cleaver takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Waters shoots in looking for a takedown but Cleaver manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Waters's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cleaver throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Waters looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Nice takedown defense from Cleaver. No joy for Waters on that attempt.
Mervin Cleaver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phoenix Waters.
Cleaver looks to land a right hand but Waters moved out of range.
Cleaver misses with a straight left.
Cleaver leaves Waters with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cleaver throws the left hand but Waters avoids the punch easily.
Cleaver throws a hook to the side of Waters's head but Waters sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Waters shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cleaver as he avoids it easily.
Waters is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cleaver sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cleaver throws a hook but Waters blocks it.#T1#
Cleaver misses the jab.
Waters uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cleaver.#CL2#
Waters moves into the clinch successfully.
Waters tries to break the clinch but Cleaver is controlling the position.
Cleaver is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Waters's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Cleaver misses with some punches.
Cleaver throws a punch but it's blocked by Waters.
Waters controlling the action here for a moment.
Waters blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Cleaver escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Waters gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Cleaver.
Waters has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cleaver after a bit of a struggle.
Waters looks winded!
Cleaver working aggressively here.
Cleaver can't get the takedown.
Cleaver misses with the head strike. #T2#
Waters blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cleaver has Waters pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Waters manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Waters tries to break the clinch but Cleaver is controlling the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cleaver.
Waters blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cleaver prevents the takedown attempt.
Waters tries to circle away but Cleaver has him pinned against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Cleaver scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Waters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Waters blocks an uppercut.
Cleaver fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cleaver misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cleaver misses with a body punch.
Cleaver presses Waters against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cleaver is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Waters is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T3#
Cleaver tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Cleaver breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cleaver misses with a hook. Waters ducked under it nicely.
Mervin Cleaver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cleaver misses with a hook. Waters ducked under it nicely.
Cleaver misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Cleaver misses its intended target.
Waters displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cleaver throws out the jab.
And Waters tries to counter it with a takedown but Cleaver pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cleaver swings for the body but Waters moves out of range.
Cleaver throws a series of punches but Waters avoids them all with ease.
Cleaver is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cleaver lands a jab.
Cleaver has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CL2#
Waters rushes Cleaver and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cleaver lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Waters backwards. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Waters can't get the takedown.
Waters fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cleaver misses with the head strike.
Waters tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cleaver tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Cleaver decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cleaver striking off his back but it's not causing Waters any problems.
Cleaver manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Waters manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Cleaver trying to control the position from guard on top but Waters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cleaver pushes down on Waters's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cleaver drops an elbow to the side of Waters's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mervin Cleaver dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Cleaver ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Waters moves away.
Waters ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cleaver throws a right hand that misses
enabling Waters to counter with a crisp jab.
Cleaver throws an overhand right that lands on Waters's shoulder, as Waters tries to avoid the shot.
Waters tries to counter with a clinch but Cleaver shakes him off and moves away.
Waters slips a jab from Cleaver.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Waters shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cleaver but Cleaver pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Waters slips a jab from Cleaver.
Waters is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Cleaver scores with a hook.
Cleaver is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Waters can do to turn this around?
Cleaver is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Waters.
Cleaver sets himself, and Waters steps forward looking for the clinch! Cleaver avoids it this time.
Cleaver fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Waters manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waters shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Waters staying out of range there.
Waters tries a quick counter leg kick but Cleaver is wise to it.
Waters defending well as Cleaver loads up on a big left hand.
Waters slips under a jab.
Cleaver throws an overhand right that lands on Waters's shoulder, as Waters tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Cleaver misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Waters.
Cleaver sets himself, and Waters steps forward looking for the clinch! Cleaver avoids it this time.
Cleaver keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cleaver swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mervin Cleaver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phoenix Waters.
Waters is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Waters takes the fight into the clinch.
Waters blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Cleaver.
Waters tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cleaver just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Cleaver pulls Waters into guard.
Waters wanted to stand there but Cleaver had control of the position.
Cleaver is trying to control the position but Waters postures up.
Cleaver bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Waters's guard. #REVR#
Cleaver wants to control from the top but Waters keeps moving. #T2#
Waters is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cleaver passes Waters's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Waters taking some punishment here, with Cleaver in his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cleaver lands a nice short elbow.
Cleaver frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Cleaver landing strikes from the mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Waters tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cleaver throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier. #T3#
Cleaver connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Cleaver working Waters over with strikes here.
Cleaver controlling his opponent.
Cleaver lands a couple of good shots and Waters has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB#
Cleaver is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Waters defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Cleaver lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Waters.
Cleaver misses with punches from the back. #SUB#
Cleaver is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Waters knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Waters for a finish.
Cleaver is looking to control Waters but Waters is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T4#
Cleaver thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Cleaver gets his hands free as Waters looks to control.
Waters avoids the strikes from Cleaver.
Waters really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cleaver. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cleaver lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Cleaver.
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!
Cleaver lands punches and elbows.
Waters covering up well under a series of strikes from Cleaver.
Mervin Cleaver overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cleaver is not going to allow Waters to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Waters preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Cleaver.
Cleaver softening up his opponent with strikes here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mervin Cleaver dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Waters tries for a takedown but Cleaver sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cleaver looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Waters has Cleaver up against the cage in a clinch.
Waters blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cleaver is trying to pull guard but Waters has him pressed against the cage.
Cleaver digs a right hand into Waters's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Waters's gas tank.
A frustrated look appears on Waters's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cleaver tries to pull guard but Waters won't allow it. #BC#
Cleaver breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Waters takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cleaver swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Waters looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cleaver is looking to counter punch.
Mervin Cleaver is winning the standup battle so far.
Waters takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Waters throws a sloppy head kick and Cleaver moves out of range easily.
Nice defenses there by Waters.#T1#
Cleaver loads up on a big right hand but Waters slips the punch.
Nice straight punches there by Cleaver. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cleaver.
Cleaver throws a sloppy body shot #CL2#
and Waters counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Waters tries to break free but Cleaver pushes him back against the cage.
Cleaver wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mervin Cleaver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Waters blocks an uppercut. #TD2#
Waters manages to pull guard.
Cleaver wants to control from the top but Waters keeps moving.
Cleaver distracts Waters with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2##SUB#
Cleaver thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cleaver passes Waters's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cleaver thows a huge punch but Waters dodges it nicely.
Cleaver lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ground and pound from Cleaver.
Cleaver works his way into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Waters can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cleaver tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Cleaver throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Cleaver is trying to get an arm triangle but Waters is defending well.
Cleaver throws an elbow but Waters slips to the side and avoids it well.#T3#
Cleaver wants to lay and pray for a moment but Waters keeps working. #SUB#
Cleaver tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cleaver has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Waters is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Waters is looking to reverse the position.
Cleaver scoring with punches and elbows.
Cleaver passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Waters!
Cleaver pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T4#
Cleaver working the ground and pound effectively.
Cleaver throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Cleaver is landing with some decent strikes but Waters is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#SUB#
Cleaver working for a submission but Waters is keeping him at bay.
Cleaver thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Cleaver looking to ground and pound but Waters is blocking nicely.
Waters avoids a series of strikes thrown by Cleaver.
Cleaver tries to control but Waters wriggling away.
Waters tries to lock up and control but Cleaver gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Phoenix Waters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cleaver working away from the top, dropping strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mervin Cleaver showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cleaver 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mervin Cleaver!
An out of breath Mervin Cleaver thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Mikael Li Ascends to the Hall
Date: Nov 16, 2024

#R1##TD#
Rignold looking to score a takedown here. Waters is defending well but Rignold drives through and ends up in Waters's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rignold slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Waters is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Rignold drops back looking for a leg! Waters is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Waters manages to kick Rignold off! Rignold jumps back into Waters's guard.
Rignold 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.
Waters wants to control the position but Rignold says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Waters is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Waters punching from the bottom. #T1#
Rignold seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rignold works his way into full mount!
Rignold takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Waters defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Rignold.
Rignold controlling from mount. #T2#
Rignold seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Waters for as long as he can get away with.
Waters is trying to escape the mount.
Waters flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Waters tries to hold on but Rignold postures up.
Waters really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rignold looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rignold controlling his opponent.
Rignold lands a big shot there that rocks Waters but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #T3#
Waters tries to hold on but Rignold postures up.
Rignold takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Waters is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rignold controlling from the full mount.
Waters wants to control but Rignold is having none of it.
Rignold unloading with bombs!
Rignold with the ground and pound from mount.
Rignold controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Rignold in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #SUB#
Rignold is working for a guillotine from mount but Waters frees his head quite easily.
Rignold lands a heavy elbow.
Rignold lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Waters hang on?
Rignold controlling from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rignold has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Waters tries to lock up and control but Rignold gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alfea Rignold dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Waters decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rignold regains full guard. Nicely done.
Waters is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Waters avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rignold throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rignold had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Waters defends it easily.#SUB#
Rignold escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Waters gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1##SUB#
Rignold is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Waters rolls with it to try and escape but Rignold cranks on the arm and Waters is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alfea Rignold!

Event: JF 18 - Franco vs BJ
Date: Nov 16, 2024

#R1##CL#
Mondale forces Fletcher back against the cage and clinches.
Fletcher takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Jaron Fletcher has been cut.
Fletcher avoiding damage. #TD#
Mondale manages to pull guard.
Fletcher prevents Mondale from getting back to his feet.
Mondale controlling the position.
Mondale is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fletcher wants to pass the guard but Mondale is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mondale has a closed guard, preventing Fletcher from standing up.
Mondale keeping moving, preventing Fletcher from controlling successfully. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mondale is on top in guard. #REVR#
Mondale pushes down on Fletcher's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mondale sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fletcher defending well though.
Mondale wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fletcher keeps working.
Mondale passes to full mount! #T2##SUB#
Mondale is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Fletcher has managed to escape the submission attempt. #SUB#
Mondale is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Fletcher is surviving well by controlling Mondale's body position as best he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fletcher is squirming around, avoiding Mondale's attempts to control the action.
Mondale takes Fletcher's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Fletcher is in trouble.
Fletcher staying busy and making it hard for Mondale to control. #T3#
Fletcher wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Fletcher prevents Mondale from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Fletcher showing good submission defense here. #SUB#
Mondale looking for the RNC.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fletcher is keeping busy.
Mondale is really struggling to control Fletcher but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mondale throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Mondale biding his time, looking for the opening.
Fletcher tries to roll but Mondale sticks to his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Will Mondale go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Mondale dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jaron Fletcher'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#
Fletcher tries for a takedown but Mondale circles away easily
and Mondale cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mondale fails to land the takedown.
And Fletcher responds with a good body kick, but Mondale manages to step out the way in time.
Fletcher will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mondale went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mondale shoots in for a double leg but Fletcher sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fletcher with the counter takedown but Mondale avoids it easily.
Mondale shoots for a takedown but Fletcher saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fletcher tries to counter with a clinch but Mondale shakes him off and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Mondale. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Mondale gets tackled into the cage by Fletcher. Fletcher maintains the clinch.
Mondale is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Mondale manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mondale bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fletcher's guard. #REVR#
Fletcher is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Mondale dives into side control.
Fletcher is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Mondale is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Mondale is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fletcher can do to turn this around?#T1#
Fletcher looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Mondale trying to control.#SUB#
Mondale looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Mondale is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Fletcher defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #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.
Mondale is hanging on to Fletcher's back as he tries to escape.
Mondale struggling to land strikes to the head as Fletcher covers up. #SUB#
Fletcher fending off the submission attempt from Mondale. #SUB#
Mondale looking for the choke but no joy. #T3##SUB#
Mondale is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Fletcher knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Fletcher for a finish.
Fletcher trying to control the hands but Mondale won't let him. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mondale controlling from the back.#SUB#
Fletcher fending off the submission attempt from Mondale.
Mondale is looking to control Fletcher but Fletcher is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Mondale dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jaron Fletcher's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Mondale moves into range and clinches up with Fletcher.
Mondale jumps guard but Fletcher stands there with Mondale around his waist. Mondale gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fletcher with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mondale prevents Fletcher from breaking the clinch.
Fletcher tries to pull guard but Mondale forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mondale fails to pull guard.
Mondale is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fletcher is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Mondale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mondale drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fletcher is looking to take this one to the mat.#T1#
Fletcher is looking to break free of the clinch but Mondale has double underhooks. #TD#
Mondale has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fletcher uses from the top position.
Mondale is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fletcher accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #ES#
Mondale is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Fletcher presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Fletcher gets underhooks to prevent Mondale's takedown attempt.
Fletcher jumps guard but Mondale stands there with Fletcher around his waist. Fletcher gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fletcher drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mondale pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mondale fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T2#
Mondale tries for a takedown but Fletcher sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fletcher is looking for the big counter here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fletcher looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fletcher shoots for a takedown but Mondale saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mondale fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mondale darts in looking for a takedown but Fletcher gets double underhooks and turns Mondale into the cage.
Mondale jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fletcher walks away with a smile on his face. Mondale gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mondale shoots in for a double leg but Fletcher sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fletcher displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mondale. #T3##CL2#
Fletcher forces Mondale back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Mondale manages to break the clinch.
Fletcher tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mondale paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fletcher fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mondale avoids it really well and circles away.
Mondale went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Fletcher wants to clinch but Mondale slips to the side
and Mondale counters with a nice uppercut.
Mondale throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CL#
Mondale instigates a clinch. #T4#
Knees in the clinch landing for Mondale.
Fletcher takes a knee right on the jaw! #BC#
Mondale manages to break the clinch.
Fletcher stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fletcher wants it to stay on the feet.
Fletcher misses with a takedown attempt
and Mondale counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mondale shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mondale fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mondale dives in for a single leg takedown but Fletcher sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fletcher fails to pull guard.
Jaron Fletcher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jack Mondale is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fletcher creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Mondale showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mondale 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Mondale!
Jack Mondale thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 06, 2024

#R1#
Fletcher fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Li. No joy for Fletcher on that attempt.
Fletcher tries to clinch but Li moves out of range.
Jaron Fletcher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Li fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fletcher sprawls well initially but Li persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Li scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fletcher has hold of Li's hands but Li slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fletcher avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Li.
Fletcher keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fletcher trying to control from the bottom.
Li lands with a punch from half guard.
Li lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Li is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Li landing strikes, looking to finish! #ROC#Fletcher is rocked!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fletcher can do anything to dispel that myth.
Li softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Fletcher is out cold! Li jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jun Li!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 06, 2024

#R1#
Owens tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bryant manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Owens could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Owens throws a sloppy head kick and Bryant moves out of range easily.
Owens scores with a shot to the body. #TD#
Owens looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Owens wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bryant keeps working.
Bryant trying to control from the bottom.
Bryant is looking for a sweep. Owens is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant gets back to full guard.
Owens working some strikes from top position.#T1##SU#
Owens stands up and waves to Bryant to follow him. #TD#
Owens shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bryant manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Owens trying to control but Bryant is working from the bottom.
Owens 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.
Owens prevents Bryant from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Bryant is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Owens defends well.#T2#
Owens keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bryant's head.#SUB#
Owens thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Owens engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SU#
Owens decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bryant looks winded!#T3##TD#
Bryant gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Owens looking to pass the guard.
Owens wants to stand but Bryant has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Owens pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bryant is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Owens scoring with punches to the head and body.
Owens is stalling in the full guard.
Bryant trying to keep a closed guard but Owens is proving a slippery customer.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Owens gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mohammad Owens dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leandro Bryant's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Owens throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bryant's head.
Owens looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Bryant gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Owens to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Owens won't allow Bryant to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owens wants to stand but Bryant is controlling his posture from full guard.
Owens wants to control from the top but Bryant keeps moving. #T1#
Owens postures up in Bryant's guard and throws a big left but Bryant blocks it. #SUB2#
Bryant looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Owens passes into side control.
Bryant is breathing heavily.
Owens controls the position.
Bryant struggling a bit here.
Bryant wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Owens landing a few strikes.
Bryant is trying to escape the position but Owens is controlling the position. #SUB#
Owens thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Owens is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bryant can do to turn this around?
Bryant takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SUB#
Owens tries for a kimura but Bryant is defending well.
Owens looking to control but instead Bryant has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T3##SU#
Owens decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Bryant is trying hard to land a takedown here. Owens sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Owens has closed the distance and engaged Bryant in a clinch.
Owens is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Owens can't break the clinch.
Owens is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bryant is defending well.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bryant is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Owens gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Owens is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bryant is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohammad Owens. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Bryant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Owens will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bryant finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bryant closes this distance looking for a takedown but Owens circles away.
Owens moves in looking to clinch but Bryant pushes him off.
Owens fails to land the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Owens decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mohammad Owens dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Leandro Bryant's cut.
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. 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#
Bryant shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Owens sprawls well. Owens wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bryant gets slowly back to his feet.
Owens lands with a slapping head kick.
Owens wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owens stuffs the takedown attempt from Bryant. Bryant gets slowly back to his feet.
Bryant takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Owens looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
Owens fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL#
Owens moves into range and clinches up with Bryant.
Owens trying to land knees to the body.
Owens is trying to drag Bryant to the mat but Bryant just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Owens fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohammad Owens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Owens tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bryant smiles and moves away.
Owens shoots in and drives through. Bryant sprawls well.#T2#
Bryant fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bryant lands a body shot.
Owens displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bryant. #CL2#
Bryant clinches up with Owens and pushes him back against the cage.
Bryant stops a takedown attempt from Owens.
Owens is trying to pull guard but Bryant has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Bryant successfully pulls guard.
Mohammad Owens overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Owens wants to control from the top but Bryant keeps moving.
Owens stopping the sweep attempt from Bryant.#SUB2#
Bryant working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Owens doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Owens manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bryant keeping moving, preventing Owens from controlling successfully.
Owens keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bryant's head.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Owens is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bryant is trying to control the position but Owens postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bryant fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Owens drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bryant wants to get back to his feet but Owens is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Owens pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bryant is keeping the position for now.
Leandro Bryant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mohammad Owens is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Bryant looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

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 Mohammad Owens.
Well Owens 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mohammad Owens!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 06, 2024

#R1#
The fighters circling - Nakamura throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Nakamura enables Mckee to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nakamura manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mckee trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nakamura's guard.
Nakamura trying to control the position.
Mckee slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mckee postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mckee lands a couple of elbows.
Mckee looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Nakamura controls Mckee momentarily but Mckee frees himself.
Mckee is stalling in the full guard.
Mckee has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nakamura is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nakamura fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nakamura looks winded!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mckee 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 Nakamura has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nakamura and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mckee tries to clinch but Nakamura is having none of it.
Mckee blocks a head kick by Nakamura.
Mckee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mckee tries to clinch but Nakamura is having none of it. #TD#
Mckee closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nakamura to the mat! Nakamura manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mckee distracts Nakamura with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mckee is stalling in the full guard.
Mckee wants to stand but Nakamura has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Nakamura keeping full guard, as Mckee tries to pass. #T3#
Mckee is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mckee would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've been informed that Nakamura has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mckee has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mckee 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.
Nakamura keeping full guard, as Mckee tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD#
Mckee darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Mckee is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mckee scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mckee perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Mckee dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Nakamura has Mckee up against the cage in a clinch.
Mckee could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mckee is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mckee wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nakamura prevents the takedown attempt.
Mckee keeps control of Nakamura as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mckee jumps guard but Nakamura turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mckee has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nakamura is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Mckee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mckee jumps guard but Nakamura stands there with Mckee around his waist. Mckee gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nakamura wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nakamura tries a knee to the head but Mckee blocks it. #T1#
Nakamura is pressed up against the cage. Mckee has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nakamura down to the mat. Nakamura avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mckee is looking to clinch.
Nakamura tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mckee tries to close the distance and clinch but Nakamura swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nakamura.
Nakamura is breathing heavily.
Mckee moves out of range of the body kick from Nakamura.
Nakamura swats away the attempt to clinch by Mckee.#TD#
Mckee shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mckee showed some decent athleticism there.
Antonio Mckee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nakamura works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
Mckee is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nakamura managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Nakamura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mckee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mckee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mckee tries to free his leg and advance position but Nakamura is retaining full guard. #T3#
Nakamura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mckee stays in close to Nakamura's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Mckee drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mckee content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SUB#
Mckee tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mckee has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
Mckee taking a breather here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Mckee looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kenji Nakamura will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Mckee scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mckee wants to stand up but Nakamura has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Nakamura works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Mckee postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nakamura is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mckee, into his guard. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mckee wants to sweep here but Nakamura controlling him for the moment.
Nakamura takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Mckee is controlling Nakamura's posture.
Mckee wants to sweep but no luck.
Mckee is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Nakamura trying to control but Mckee is working from the bottom.
Nakamura won't allow Mckee to sweep him here. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mckee pulls Nakamura in to control the position. #SUB#
Mckee has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Nakamura is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mckee.
Mckee struggling a bit here.
Mckee tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Nakamura working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T3#
Nakamura postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Mckee drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Mckee has gone for a leg lock! Nakamura slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mckee's guard.#REVB#
Mckee has Nakamura pulled in close to control his posture. #T4##SUB#
Mckee is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Mckee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nakamura passes Mckee's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kenji Nakamura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nakamura 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenji Nakamura!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 06, 2024

#R1#
Spekmanis connects with an inside leg kick.
Spekmanis stuffs the takedown.
Waters will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Spekmanis fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Spekmanis tries to keep at a distance but Waters has taken the fight into the clinch.
Waters cracks Spekmanis with a nice body shot.
Waters is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Spekmanis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Waters will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Spekmanis up against the cage.
Waters lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waters is pressed up against the cage. Spekmanis has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Waters down to the mat. Waters avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Phoenix Waters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gideons Spekmanis.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spekmanis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Waters has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Spekmanis counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2#
Spekmanis successfully pulls guard.
Waters engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Spekmanis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Waters defends it easily.
Waters is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Waters trying to control but Spekmanis is working from the bottom. #T2#
Waters slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Waters would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Waters controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spekmanis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Waters throws a combination. Spekmanis tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Waters takes a kick to the side of the head.
Spekmanis tries to clinch up but Waters circles away and keeps his distance.
Spekmanis moves in looking to clinch but Waters pushes him off.
Waters is looking to counter with a body kick.
Waters displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Spekmanis.
Waters seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Waters moves into the clinch.
Waters with an attempt at a knee that misses. #TD#
Waters drags the fight down to the ground.
Waters on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Waters tries to get out of the position.#T4#
Spekmanis trying to control the position from guard on top but Waters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Waters has his hands on Spekmanis's head, controlling the position.
Waters knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Spekmanis on the ground.
Waters looking to control.
Waters really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Waters looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spekmanis is one step ahead there.
Waters throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Spekmanis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Spekmanis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Phoenix Waters dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Waters darts in looking for a takedown but Spekmanis gets double underhooks and turns Waters into the cage.
Waters looking to throw knees to the head but Spekmanis is blocking nicely.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
Waters breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Waters clinches up with Spekmanis and pushes him back against the cage.
Waters drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A frustrated look appears on Waters's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spekmanis. #BC2#
Spekmanis breaks from the clinch.
Spekmanis is looking to clinch. #T1#
Waters fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phoenix Waters. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Waters gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spekmanis stops Waters from passing to mount.
Spekmanis can't do much from the bottom here.
Spekmanis sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Spekmanis landing strikes from the bottom.
Spekmanis is pressing down on Waters's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Waters has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Spekmanis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Spekmanis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Waters's guard. #REVB#
Waters preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Spekmanis is looking to work some ground and pound but Waters has wrist control.
Spekmanis wants to control from the top but Waters keeps moving.
Waters is looking to sweep but instead, Spekmanis has passed into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spekmanis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Waters does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3##SUB2#
Spekmanis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Waters throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Spekmanis is trying to control the action in half guard but Waters is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Spekmanis prevents Waters from improving his position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Spekmanis uses his free foot to push down on Waters's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Waters. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Waters is squirming around, avoiding Spekmanis's attempts to control the action.
Waters is in a horrible position here. Spekmanis smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Spekmanis avoids the attempt from Waters to control.
Spekmanis working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Spekmanis working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gideons Spekmanis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Spekmanis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Waters is fending him off so far but Spekmanis persists. Nope, Waters circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Spekmanis tries to sprawl but Waters drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Spekmanis manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD#
Waters feints and as Spekmanis raises his hands in defense, Waters changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Waters not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spekmanis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Waters's guard. #REVB#
Waters is trying to control the position but Spekmanis postures up.
Waters is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SU2#
Waters is working an open guard so Spekmanis takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T1#
Waters shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Spekmanis sprawls well. Spekmanis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Waters gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Waters is defended easily by Spekmanis.
Nice takedown defense from Waters. No joy for Spekmanis on that attempt. #CL#
Waters gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Waters scores with a nice short uppercut.
Spekmanis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Phoenix Waters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gideons Spekmanis.
Spekmanis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Waters gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T2#
Spekmanis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Waters is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Waters jumps into guard, dragging Spekmanis to the mat.
Spekmanis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Spekmanis is stalling in the full guard.
Waters wants to hit a sweep here but Spekmanis passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Waters there!
Spekmanis sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Waters wants to control but Spekmanis is having none of it.
Waters is trying to escape the mount.
Waters is working hard here to advance position.
Spekmanis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Waters is looking to escape. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Spekmanis lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Waters hang on?
Spekmanis controlling the position easily from mount.
Spekmanis misses with a head shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Waters is in all sorts of trouble here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gideons Spekmanis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Spekmanis 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gideons Spekmanis!

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