Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: FCL - 27
Date: May 03, 2024

#R1#
MyCock misses with a hook. Zayan ducked under it nicely.
MyCock lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice shot by MyCock.
Zayan's coach down at Cozad MMA Los Angeles was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Zayan's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
MyCock ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
MyCock comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zayan looks winded!
MyCock throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
MyCock feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Zayan sprawling to the canvas! Zayan rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can MyCock finish him?! #ROC#Zayan is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MyCock cracks Zayan with a left hook right on the temple and Zayan goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! MyCock lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Zayan is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Holdin MyCock!
Post fight, Holdin MyCock took to the microphone: 'I beat up a retard today. Hopefully my next opponent is more worthy. You Will Never Stop Holdin MyCock!!!'.
In defeat, Radd Zayan stepped up to the mic, saying 'This is one-sided, the game is fixed!!! it's all game programming manipulation. I got robbed!!!'.

Event: FCL - 26
Date: Apr 27, 2024

Roderick Gardner really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 140.9, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Lucian Lindsey was cancelled.

Event: FCL - 24
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dukes scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Dukes.
I was talking to Zayan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Zayan managing to block the knees to the body from Dukes.
Dukes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dukes effectively controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Dukes gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Zayan kicks off Dukes and gets to his feet. #T1#
Good exchange - Dukes coming out on top.
Dukes swinging wildly here.
Dukes throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dukes.
A lazy left from Dukes finds it's target.#KD2#
Dukes feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Zayan sprawling to the canvas! Zayan rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Dukes finish him?! #ROC2#Zayan is rocked!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dukes tries a head kick but it misses.
As Dukes looks to move away, Zayan throws a big counter combo but Dukes just gets out of the way.
Oh Zayan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Dukes closes the distance and clinches.
Zayan seems to have got his legs back now.
Dukes cracks Zayan with a nice body shot.
Zayan is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Dukes manages to break the clinch.
Zayan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dukes throws a head kick but Zayan moves out of range.
Zayan throws a big counter combination but Dukes scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dukes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3##CL2#
Dukes closes the distance and pushes Zayan back into the cage.#BC2#
Dukes breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Dukes clinches up against the cage.
Dukes misses with a punch on the inside.
Zayan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zayan blocks an elbow strike.
Dukes lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Dukes turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Dukes manages to end up in side control.#T4#
Dukes controls the position.#SUB2#
Dukes is trying to get an arm triangle but Zayan is defending well.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Dukes's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Dukes dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Zayan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zayan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Radd Zayan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dukes tried to score with a low kick but Zayan checks it.#CL2#
Dukes moves into the clinch.
Dukes pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dukes throws a punch but it's blocked by Zayan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukes stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dukes trying to land knees to the body. #T1#
Zayan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters up against the cage, Dukes throws an elbow but misses.
Dukes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zayan or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zayan takes a shot to the head.
Dukes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Zayan breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Dukes moves into the clinch.
Dukes lands a good knee to the midsection. Zayan won't want to take too many of those.
Dukes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zayan backwards.
Dukes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zayan.
Dukes is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T2#
Dukes works on Zayan's body with a couple of short punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Zayan takes an elbow to the forehead. #TD2#
Dukes gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dukes sitting in guard here, content to control.
Zayan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dukes on the ground.#T3##SU2#
Dukes gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dukes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zayan manages to avoid it.
It looked like Zayan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Zayan blocks a head kick by Dukes.
Dukes lands with a cross. #CL2#
Dukes moves into range and clinches up with Zayan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A short right from Dukes.
Dukes scores with a hook to the body.#TD2#
Dukes gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Dukes 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Dukes throws a right and a left that Zayan avoids nicely.
A cross from Dukes lands.#CL2#
Dukes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dukes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zayan's brow.
Dukes is stalling here. #TD2#
Dukes tightens his grip and picks Zayan up, before dumping him to the ground. Zayan manages to land in guard.
Zayan is wriggling around but Dukes manages to pass to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVR##SU2#
Dukes stands up from half guard. #T1#
Dukes connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Dukes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dukes lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Dukes.
Dukes scores with a shot to the side of Zayan's head.
Zayan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stalling in the clinch from Dukes. #T2#
Dukes effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd are getting on Dukes's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Dukes taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Zayan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Dukes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dukes lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Johnny Dukes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Dukes gets a trip takedown into half guard.#T3##SU2#
Dukes escapes and gets back to his feet.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dukes.
Radd Zayan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zayan blocks a head kick by Dukes.
Zayan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Zayan blocks a head kick by Dukes.
Sloppy strikes from Dukes. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Dukes moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Dukes gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Zayan regains guard.
Zayan wants to get back to his feet but Dukes passes into half guard.
Johnny Dukes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4##REVR#
Dukes not doing much here. #SU2#
Dukes stands up from half guard.
Dukes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zayan is looking for a counter combo.
Dukes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Dukes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dukes 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Dukes!
Post fight, an emotional Johnny Dukes said 'The belt is staying with me.'.
Radd Zayan spoke after the fight, saying 'This is one-sided, the game is fixed!!! it's all game programming manipulation. I got robbed!!!'.

Event: FCL - 23
Date: Apr 17, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Phintanilyo pushes Agito up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Phintanilyo manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Phintanilyo closes the distance and clinches.
Phintanilyo wants to get back to striking at distance but Agito won't allow it.
Agito tries a knee to the head but Phintanilyo blocks it. #BC2#
Phintanilyo manages to break the clinch.
Phintanilyo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Agito fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2#
Phintanilyo moves into the clinch.
Agito tries to work over Phintanilyo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Phintanilyo blocks an uppercut.
Agito trying to land knees to the body.
Agito can't find room to land a body shot as Phintanilyo controls the action.
Phintanilyo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Agito has him pressed against the cage.
Phintanilyo tries to break free but Agito pushes him back against the cage.
Agito works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Phintanilyo told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Phintanilyo looks winded!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Agito creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Agito lands a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Agito landing some nice looking knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Agito.
Agito looking to stall.
Agito throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Phintanilyos head. #T1#
Agito gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Agito.
Phintanilyo can't break the clinch.
Agito pushes Phintanilyo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Agito misses with a punch to the body.
Agito lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Phintanilyo backwards.
Agito lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Agito creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Phintanilyo's defenses.
Agito lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Droga Phintanilyo has been cut.
Agito lands an elbow inside.
Agito lands a damaging elbow. #ROC#Phintanilyo is rocked!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Agito.
Phintanilyo is still on wobbly legs! Can Agito finish him?
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!
Agito lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Agito landing knees to the body.
Phintanilyo seems to have recovered his senses.
A hook to the body from Agito.
Phintanilyo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Agito misses with a hook to the ribs.
Agito unloads a knee to the mid-section. Phintanilyo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Agito lands a damaging elbow. #T2#
Agito lands an elbow that stopped Phintanilyo in his tracks for a moment.
Agito softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Agito jerks Phintanilyo to the side and lands a massive knee to the head that knocks him out cold! Phintanilyo's lifeless body is proped up only by the cage. Agito steps back, hand raised, as the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Kanoh Agito!
In defeat, Droga Phintanilyo stepped up to the mic, saying 'WHERE ARE YOU TAKING ME?! I SHOULD BE BACK HOME IN DAVAO CITY AFTER THIS TOURNAMENT, BUT YOU'RE SENDING ME TO DAVOS SWITZERLAND!!! YOU'RE ALL CONNIVING WITH MY MORTAL ENEMY THE ICC! BONG BONG MARCOS, USE YOUR PRESIDENTIAL POWERS TO STOP THIS SINISTER PLOT TO CAPTURE ME! HELP ME MAMA! HELP ME!'.

Event: FCL - 22
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1##TD#
Chambers looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cock Felt!
Cock Felt is looking to regain half guard here but Chambers keeps moving and retains side control.
Cock Felt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chambers. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cock Felt manages to get back to half guard.
Chambers is just content to waste time from the top position. Cock Felt takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SU#
Chambers gets to his feet. Cock Felt looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Chambers clinches with his opponent.
Cock Felt jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Chambers walks away with a smile on his face. Cock Felt gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Chambers moves into range and clinches up with Cock Felt.#T1##TD#
Chambers pulls Cock Felt into guard.
Chambers is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Chambers has his feet on Cock Felt's thighs here. He's pushed Cock Felt off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Cock Felt screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alex Chambers!
In his post fight interview, Alex Chambers started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Butt Hart Cock Felt had this to say: 'well at least i got a -good feel- on my opponent.'.

Event: FCL - 21
Date: Apr 12, 2024

#R1##KD#
McCurtney drops Gardner with a beautiful combination! Gardner stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - McCurtney is looking for the KO!#ROC#Gardner is rocked!
BOOM! McCurtney lands a beautiful left hook that drops Gardner. Gardner tries to recover but McCurtney is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Gardner lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bernard McCurtney!
A very excited looking Bernard McCurtney 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.
The defeated Roderick Gardner had this to say: 'it's all LIES!!!!! LIES!!!!!! like some guy i know who's always claiming he's creating original art, but it's all LIES!!!!'.

Event: FCL - 20
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Cool misses with a straight right.
Cool fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zayan unleashes a big counter combination but Cool bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cool keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cool looks to score with a jab to the body but Zayan is just out of range.
As Cool backs off Zayan throws a huge counter combo but Cool manages to avoid it all.
Cool definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cool misses with a hook. Zayan ducked under it nicely.
Zayan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Zayan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cool.
Zayan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL#
Cool clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cool misses with a punch to the body.
Cool tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cool tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Cool.
Cool lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Cool swings wildly with an uppercut but Zayan uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Cool is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Zayan can't fight it off and eventually Cool manages to take the fight to the floor. Zayan looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in 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.
Cool wants to control from the top but Zayan keeps moving.
Zayan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cool engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cool advances to half guard. #T2##SUB#
Cool is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Cool is working for a kimura but Zayan is defending it quite comfortably.
Cool has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3##SUB#
Cool looking for a guillotine from mount but Zayan is having none of it.
Cool controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Cool is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Cool!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Isduby Cool!
A victorious Isduby Cool thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Radd Zayan was interviewed post fight and said 'This is one-sided, the game is fixed!!! it's all game programming manipulation. I got robbed!!!'.

Event: FCL - 18
Date: Mar 31, 2024

#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Losses there.#CUT#It looks like Droga Phintanilyo has been cut.
Losses connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Phintanilyo drops his hands momentarily. Losses doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Phintanilyo staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Phintanilyo doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). No Losses!
The defeated Droga Phintanilyo had this to say: 'WHERE ARE YOU TAKING ME?! I SHOULD BE BACK HOME IN DAVAO CITY AFTER THIS TOURNAMENT, BUT YOU'RE SENDING ME TO DAVOS SWITZERLAND!!! YOU'RE ALL CONNIVING WITH MY MORTAL ENEMY THE ICC! BONG BONG MARCOS, USE YOUR PRESIDENTIAL POWERS TO STOP THIS SINISTER PLOT TO CAPTURE ME! HELP ME MAMA! HELP ME!'.

Event: FCL - 18
Date: Mar 31, 2024

#R1#
Gardner has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Junior counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Junior's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Junior throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gardner tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Junior is in Gardner's guard.
Gardner keeping full guard, as Junior tries to pass.
Junior preventing the sweep.
Junior trying to control the position from guard on top but Gardner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardner wants to hit a sweep here but Junior passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gardner there!
Gardner is wriggling around trying to escape. #T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Junior tries to control but Gardner wriggling away.
Junior is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gardner is looking to improve his position but Junior isn't that keen on the idea.
Gardner wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Junior.
Junior trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gardner tries to reverse the position but Junior maintains control.#T2#
Junior controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Junior is working for a guillotine from mount but Gardner frees his head quite easily.
Gardner is trying desperately to improve position.
Gardner has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T3#
Junior wants to control the pace but Gardner is squirming around nicely.
Gardner tries to hold on but Junior postures up.
Junior can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gardner is looking to escape.
Gardner is working to get back to half guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gardner is working hard here to advance position.
Gardner is trying to reverse the position but instead Junior has taken his back - oops!
Gardner looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
I really don't envy Gardner right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Junior trying to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gardner rolls, trying to escape but Junior keeps control of the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Denzel Junior dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Junior has Gardner up against the cage in a clinch. #TD2#
Junior pulls guard successfully.
Junior being controlled here, momentarily.
Gardner stopping the sweep attempt from Junior.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardner controlling from the top position. #T1#
Junior is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gardner lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Junior is trying to control the position but Gardner postures up.
Junior wants to sweep here but Gardner controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Junior fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gardner, pushing him back against the cage.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD2#
Junior ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Junior no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SU#
Gardner decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Junior, up you get! #TD2#
Junior drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Gardner has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Junior off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Junior is breathing heavily.
Junior throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gardner drops down looking for a counter takedown but Junior sprawls and moves away.
Roderick Gardner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Gardner scores with a takedown into Junior's guard.
Gardner engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Gardner drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Junior manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gardner has Junior in his guard.#REVB##T3#
Gardner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Junior's guard. #REVR#
Junior is trying to keep Gardner in close.
Gardner stopping the sweep attempt from Junior.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Gardner drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gardner jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gardner looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gardner postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gardner won't allow Junior to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Roderick Gardner will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A head kick misses from Junior.
Gardner changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Junior scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gardner doesn't seem bothered though. #TD#
Gardner fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Junior sprawls well initially but Gardner persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Gardner seems to be working for a kimura but Junior defends the submission attempt.
Junior is trying to control but Gardner passes into side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T1#
You can see the frustration on Junior's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Junior sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Gardner is trying to work for a kimura but Junior is defending well.
Junior tries to get to full guard but Gardner has control of the leg. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SU#
Gardner decides to stand and escape the position.
Gardner shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Junior but Junior pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Junior tries a low kick but Gardner avoids it.#CL2#
Junior gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Gardner wants the takedown. Junior is fighting it off but Gardner persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Junior's guard against the cage.#T3#
Gardner's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Junior preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SU#
Gardner decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Junior misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gardner half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
Junior gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gardner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Junior is defending well for now.#TD#
Gardner has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Junior is trying to keep an underhook but Gardner manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Junior is looking to escape.
Gardner sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
Junior is looking for a sweep. Gardner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SU#
Gardner escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD#
Gardner gets the takedown into side control.
Junior wants to get back to his feet but Gardner is dominant here and he's now got Junior's back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Junior looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Junior is in bad spot here.

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 Roderick Gardner.
I think Gardner 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roderick Gardner!
Post fight, an emotional Roderick Gardner said 'i dedicate this fight to the one true king and queen of the universe, whose name is none other than Elvis and Marilyn Monroe. And let's not forget the great red Dragon... Barry White, and Aretha franklin. the Woman clothed with the sun'.

Event: FCL - 16
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Cock Felt ducks under a wild hook from Mfer.
Cock Felt tries to counter with a takedown but Mfer is quick to defend against it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Mfer throws a series of punches but Cock Felt moves out of range. #CL2#
Mfer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mfer misses with a body punch.
Mfer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cock Felt backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Mfer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#CUT2#It looks like Butt Hart Cock Felt has been cut.
Mfer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC2#Cock Felt is rocked!
Mfer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cock Felt backwards.
Oh Cock Felt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mfer works on Cock Felt's body with a couple of short punches.
Mfer dips a shoulder and cracks Cock Felt with a mighty uppercut! Cock Felt falls back against the cage and Mfer unloads with a barrage of strikes! Cock Felt is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Mfer screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mickey Mfer!
Butt Hart Cock Felt was interviewed post fight and said 'well at least i got a -good feel- on my opponent.'.

Event: FCL - 14
Date: Mar 13, 2024

#R1#
Dukes throws a shot from downtown. Zayan moves away and avoids it.
Zayan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dukes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Zayan backs up against the cage. #TD#
Dukes scores with a takedown into Zayan's guard.
Dukes throws a big right hand that misses.
Dukes 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.
Dukes trying to control the position from guard on top but Zayan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Zayan wants to stand and escape but Dukes is having none of it.
Dukes trying to control the position from guard on top but Zayan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Dukes throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Zayan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dukes is in Zayan's guard.
Dukes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zayan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zayan keeping moving, preventing Dukes from controlling successfully.
Zayan has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Los Angeles. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T2##SU#
Dukes stands and steps away. Zayan gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Dukes misses with a wild body shot.
Zayan throws a counter combo.
A telegraphed right hand from Dukes misses the target.
Zayan is looking for the big counter here.
Zayan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dukes.
Dukes looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#TD#
Dukes bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dukes is looking to take a break and control but Zayan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zayan is trying to buck Dukes off.#T3##SUB#
Dukes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dukes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zayan keeps working.
Zayan is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Dukes goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Zayan rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dukes's guard! Nice work there by Zayan! #SUB#
Dukes working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Zayan has passed into half guard! #SU2#
Zayan stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Dukes to get to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zayan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dukes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zayan unleashes a big counter combination but Dukes bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eli Dukes dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Dukes misses with a lunging right hand
and Zayan counters with a left and a right that stings Dukes.
Dukes misses with a head kick.
Zayan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Zayan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dukes.
Zayan unleashes a big counter combination but Dukes bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dukes throws a lazy head kick
and Zayan counters with a two punch combo.
Dukes misses with a left hand
and Zayan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dukes scores with a nice strike.
Zayan blocks a jab.
Dukes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zayan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dukes misses with a two punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dukes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zayan.
Dukes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zayan can do to turn this around?
Dukes misses with a double jab
and Zayan counters with a three punch combo that has Dukes backing up. Dukes nods at Zayan to acknowledge the strikes.#T1##TD#
Dukes looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#ES2#
Zayan pushes Dukes off and gets back to his feet.
Dukes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zayan with the counter takedown but Dukes avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Dukes.
Dukes misses with a wild combination.
A head kick by Dukes misses
and Zayan counters with a left and a right that stings Dukes.
Dukes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the body from Dukes misses
and Zayan counters with a two punch combo. #T2#
Dukes misses with a lunging right hand
and Zayan counters with a two punch combo. #TD#
Dukes closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Zayan quickly recovers to half guard.

Zayan manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Radd Zayan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dukes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zayan counters with a two punch combo.
Zayan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dukes.
Dukes throws a lazy head kick
and Zayan counters with a left and a right that stings Dukes.
Dukes swings for the body but Zayan moves out of range.
Dukes throws a head kick that misses.
Zayan is looking for the big counter here.#TD#
Dukes throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Zayan was covering up waiting for the punch and Dukes finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Zayan wriggles free and stands up. #T3#
Dukes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zayan counters with a three punch combo that has Dukes backing up. Dukes nods at Zayan to acknowledge the strikes.
Dukes throws a combination that misses
and Zayan counters with a series of strikes. Dukes will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dukes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zayan is looking for the big counter here.
Eli Dukes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zayan slips a straight right by Dukes.
Zayan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dukes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zayan.
Dukes throws a looping overhand right but Zayan ducks down to avoid it.
As Dukes backs off Zayan throws a huge counter combo but Dukes manages to avoid it all.
Zayan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dukes.
As Dukes backs off Zayan throws a huge counter combo but Dukes manages to avoid it all.
Dukes misses with a hook
and Zayan counters with a three punch combo that has Dukes backing up. Dukes nods at Zayan to acknowledge the strikes.#T4#
Dukes throws out a loose jab but Zayan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zayan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dukes throws the left hand but Zayan avoids the punch easily.
Zayan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dukes throws a poor cross that misses
and Zayan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dukes misses with a series of wild punches.
Dukes misses with an uppercut
and Zayan counters with a one-two to the body.
Dukes misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dukes throws a leg kick
and Zayan counters with a left and a right that stings Dukes.
Dukes swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Zayan counters with a two punch combo.
Radd Zayan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dukes throws a shot from downtown. Zayan moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Radd Zayan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Dukes shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Zayan is looking to get back to is feet but Dukes passes into side control. #ES2#
Zayan throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Dukes swings for the body but Zayan moves out of range. #TD#
Dukes drives through with a takedown into guard.

Zayan has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Dukes is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Dukes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Eli Dukes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dukes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Dukes throws a sloppy head kick and Zayan moves out of range easily.
Zayan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dukes.
Dukes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dukes throws a jab but it's blocked by Zayan.
Dukes throws a series of punches but Zayan avoids them all with ease.
A low kick from Dukes is predictable there
and Zayan counters with a two punch combo.
Dukes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dukes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Dukes backs off Zayan throws a huge counter combo but Dukes manages to avoid it all.#TD#
Dukes gets a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Zayan has one foot on Dukes's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zayan blocks a head kick by Dukes.
Zayan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dukes misses with a left hand
and Zayan counters with a one-two to the body.
Zayan ducks under a wild hook from Dukes.
Dukes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zayan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dukes misses with a hook to the body
and Zayan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dukes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zayan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dukes throws a right hand that misses
and Zayan counters with a left and a right that stings Dukes. #T3#
Dukes misses with an uppercut
and Zayan counters with a series of strikes. Dukes will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dukes misses with a straight right.
Dukes throws a sloppy head kick
and Zayan counters with a left and a right that stings Dukes. #TD#
Dukes feints and as Zayan raises his hands in defense, Dukes changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES2#
Zayan pushes Dukes off and gets back to his feet.
Dukes misses with a left hand
and Zayan counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Dukes gets the takedown into side control.

Zayan explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #TD#
Dukes looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Zayan regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Dukes. #T4##ES2#
Zayan has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Dukes has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Dukes misses with a knee strike. #BC#
Dukes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zayan is working the combinations to good effect here.
Dukes connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zayan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dukes to score with a decent uppercut.
Dukes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

And that's the end of the fight!
Radd Zayan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zayan 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Radd Zayan!
Radd Zayan looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I'm going to expose game programming manipulation that the public will know the truth!!! The more I win, the more I gain more support!!! And we will become a massive force to be reckoned. Now I have to take my meds.:)'.

Event: FCL - 11
Date: Mar 02, 2024

#R1##TD#
Bunghole shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gardner's guard.#SU#
Bunghole stands and steps away. Gardner gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD#
Bunghole is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gardner's half guard.
Gardner wants to get back to full guard.
Gardner is controlling Bunghole's trapped leg to prevent Bunghole from advancing to side control.
Gardner makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gardner.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gardner holds on and takes a little breather.
Gardner wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gardner keeping moving, preventing Bunghole from controlling successfully. #T1#
Gardner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Gardner has his foot on Bunghole's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bunghole works his way back into a safe position though.#SU#
Bunghole gets to his feet - Gardner follows without any prompting.
Bunghole closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CL#
Bunghole clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Gardner has clasped his hands together around Bunghole's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Gardner controlling the position from side mount. #SUB2#
Bunghole reaches up around Gardner's neck trying to control. But Gardner takes advantage instantly and he's locked on an arm triangle! Big trouble for Bunghole! Oh that looks nasty! A human being's head is not meant to turn that color! Bunghole is out! He's gone limp! The ref steps in to break the fighters up and Gardner celebrates the victory with the fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Roderick Gardner!
Roderick Gardner looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'i dedicate this fight to the one true king and queen of the universe, whose name is none other than Elvis and Marilyn Monroe. And let's not forget the great red Dragon... Barry White, and Aretha franklin. the Woman clothed with the sun'.

Event: FCL - 11
Date: Mar 02, 2024

#R1#
Phintanilyo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT#It looks like Droga Phintanilyo has been cut.
Phintanilyo looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Mfer lands a jab to Phintanilyo's midsection.
Mfer circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Phintanilyo to the canvas! Phintanilyo doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Mfer keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Mfer!
In defeat, Droga Phintanilyo stepped up to the mic, saying 'WHERE ARE YOU TAKING ME?! I SHOULD BE BACK HOME IN DAVAO CITY AFTER THIS TOURNAMENT, BUT YOU'RE SENDING ME TO DAVOS SWITZERLAND!!! YOU'RE ALL CONNIVING WITH MY MORTAL ENEMY THE ICC! BONG BONG MARCOS, USE YOUR PRESIDENTIAL POWERS TO STOP THIS SINISTER PLOT TO CAPTURE ME! HELP ME MAMA! HELP ME!'.

Event: FCL - 9
Date: Feb 16, 2024

#R1#
Smith throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Phintanilyo crashing down! Phintanilyo tries to stagger back to his feet but Smith just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Phintanilyo asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andre Smith!
In defeat, Droga Phintanilyo stepped up to the mic, saying 'WHERE ARE YOU TAKING ME?! I SHOULD BE BACK HOME IN DAVAO CITY AFTER THIS TOURNAMENT, BUT YOU'RE SENDING ME TO DAVOS SWITZERLAND!!! YOU'RE ALL CONNIVING WITH MY MORTAL ENEMY THE ICC! BONG BONG MARCOS, USE YOUR PRESIDENTIAL POWERS TO STOP THIS SINISTER PLOT TO CAPTURE ME! HELP ME MAMA! HELP ME!'.

Event: FCL - 8
Date: Feb 12, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD2#
Cock Felt gets caught flat footed, as ONeil shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
ONeil drops back looking for a leg! Cock Felt is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cock Felt manages to kick ONeil off! ONeil jumps back into Cock Felt's guard. #SUB#
ONeil got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cock Felt has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, ONeil has managed to get both his arms back between Cock Felt's legs - danger averted.
ONeil slips nicely into half guard.
Nice strikes from ONeil there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cock Felt's coaches at London MMA Club have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
ONeil's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
It looks like ONeil might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
ONeil winds up and cracks Cock Felt with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
ONeil lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
ONeil working over Cock Felt with some ground and pound. Cock Felt looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
ONeil working Cock Felt over with strikes.
ONeil not doing much here. #T3##SUB#
Cock Felt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
ONeil is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. ONeil lands a nice short elbow.#ROC2#Cock Felt is rocked!
Cock Felt is breathing heavily.
ONeil lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Oh Cock Felt is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
ONeil has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
ONeil is controlling the pace.
ONeil lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Cock Felt! More strikes land and this one is all over! ONeil jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wyatt ONeil!
Butt Hart Cock Felt was interviewed post fight and said 'well at least i got a -good feel- on my opponent.'.

Event: FCL - 7
Date: Feb 11, 2024

#R1##TD#
Barker fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Zayan sprawls well initially but Barker persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Zayan taking some punishment here, with Barker in his half guard.
Barker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zayan is trying to stand.
Well, if Barker is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T1#
Barker 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.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Barker prevents Zayan from standing back up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Zayan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Barker to score an easy takedown into full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barker 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.#T2#
Zayan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zayan wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Barker manages to pass to side control. #SU#
Barker stands up and beckons Zayan to join him on the feet. #TD#
Barker is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Zayan's half guard.
Barker is controlling the pace. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barker has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Barker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Barker seems to be working for a kimura but Zayan defends the submission attempt.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zayan has hold of Barker's hands but Barker slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Barker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Barker not doing much here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jakobe Barker dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Barker closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Zayan to the mat! Zayan manages to get full guard.
Barker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barker slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1#
Barker controlling the position.
Barker prevents Zayan from escaping the position.#SU#
Barker stands up and beckons Zayan to his feet. #TD#
Barker drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Zayan is looking to stand back up but Barker counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Zayan. #T2##REVB#
We've been informed that Zayan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Barker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zayan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Zayan is breathing heavily.#SU#
Barker decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #TD#
Barker shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Zayan's guard.
Barker 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.
Jakobe Barker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Zayan wants to get back to his feet but Barker is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Barker is stalling in the full guard.
Barker landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zayan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Barker is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Zayan's half guard.
Barker performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Barker is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jakobe Barker dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Zayan enables Barker to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Zayan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Zayan wants to get back to his feet but Barker passes into half guard. #REVB#
Barker has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Barker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barker looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Zayan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Barker controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zayan takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Zayan in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Barker landing strikes from the mount and Zayan is in trouble!
Barker controlling the pace for now. #SU#
Barker get's back to his feet.
Jakobe Barker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2##TD#
Barker manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Zayan on his heels. He'll look to pass Zayan's guard now, I'm sure.
Barker is stalling in the full guard.
Barker landing some decent shots from guard.
Barker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Radd Zayan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SU#
Barker decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Zayan, up you get! #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD#
Barker looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Zayan wants to get back to his feet but Barker passes into half guard. #REVB#
Barker 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Barker in particular looking to stall.
Jakobe Barker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jakobe Barker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barker 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jakobe Barker!
The defeated Radd Zayan had this to say: 'This is one-sided, the game is fixed!!! it's all game programming manipulation. I got robbed!!!'.

Event: FCL - 5
Date: Feb 03, 2024

#R1##CL#
Carney moves into the clinch.
Phintanilyo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Carney to keep the fight standing.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Phintanilyo jumps guard but Carney stands there with Phintanilyo around his waist. Phintanilyo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Carney lands a hook that snaps the head of Phintanilyo backwards.
Phintanilyo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Carney smiles and moves away.
Kyson Carney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Droga Phintanilyo.#KD#
Carney lands a left and a right that send Phintanilyo crashing to the mat, dazed. Carney thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Droga Phintanilyo has been cut.
Phintanilyo throws a right and a left that Carney avoids nicely.
Carney definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Phintanilyo looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carney bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phintanilyo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Carney pushes Phintanilyo up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Carney. #KD#
Carney drops Phintanilyo onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Phintanilyo is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Phintanilyo is rocked!
Carney working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Phintanilyo is still on wobbly legs! Can Carney finish him?
Carney mutters something to Phintanilyo before pushing him back against the cage. As Phintanilyo comes back towards him, Carney unloads a hook from the very depths of hell that knocks Phintanilyo clean out! Oh. My. God. That is some seriously brutal stuff right there! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kyson Carney!
The defeated Droga Phintanilyo had this to say: 'WHERE ARE YOU TAKING ME?! I SHOULD BE BACK HOME IN DAVAO CITY AFTER THIS TOURNAMENT, BUT YOU'RE SENDING ME TO DAVOS SWITZERLAND!!! YOU'RE ALL CONNIVING WITH MY MORTAL ENEMY THE ICC! BONG BONG MARCOS, USE YOUR PRESIDENTIAL POWERS TO STOP THIS SINISTER PLOT TO CAPTURE ME! HELP ME MAMA! HELP ME!'.

Event: FCL - 4
Date: Feb 02, 2024

#R1##CL#
Britten rushes Cock Felt and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Britten breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
RJ Britten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Britten clinches. #TD2#
Cock Felt pulls guard.
Britten throwing strikes from guard but Cock Felt blocks nicely.
Britten wants to control from the top but Cock Felt keeps moving.
Britten knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cock Felt on the ground.
Britten is really struggling to control Cock Felt but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cock Felt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SU#
Britten stands up from Cock Felt's guard - Britten perhaps looking for a knockout. #T1#
Britten misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Cock Felt counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cock Felt.
Britten is wriggling around but Cock Felt manages to pass to half guard. #REVR#
Britten has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cock Felt is working away from the top position though.
Britten is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cock Felt is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Cock Felt passes to full mount! #T2#
Britten really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB2#
Britten tries to improve his position but Cock Felt has taken his back! Cock Felt has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Britten tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Cock Felt pushes Britten away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Butt Hart Cock Felt!
In his post fight interview, Butt Hart Cock Felt gave a big smile as he said 'I'm looking for my evil twin brother who stole all my family inheritance. Hey, Zacazz Cockfelt, i'm calling you out!!!! I know you're here brother!! And i'll find you!!!'.

Event: FCL - 3
Date: Jan 19, 2024

#R1#
LeBlanc fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gardner on the side of the head.
Gardner slips a jab from LeBlanc.
Gardner misses with a lunging right hand
and LeBlanc counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice jab there from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc sizes up Gardner with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL#
Gardner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gardner blocks a body shot from LeBlanc. #BC#
Gardner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gardner takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
LeBlanc misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gardner half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gardner on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
LeBlanc scores with a jab. Gardner acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd cheers as LeBlanc lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gardner doesn't seem phased though.
LeBlanc lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
LeBlanc lands with a cross. #T1#
LeBlanc scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
LeBlanc moves into range and connects with a jab.
LeBlanc scores with a jab.
Gardner has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gardner there as he acknowledges the shot.
LeBlanc is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gardner had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Gardner walks into a straight right hand from LeBlanc.
Gardner moves out of range of the strikes.
Gardner tries to counter by moving into the clinch but LeBlanc manages to circle out of the way.
LeBlanc takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Good standup being displayed there by LeBlanc as he connects with a hook.
LeBlanc scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab lands there for LeBlanc.
LeBlanc thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gardner takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T2#
Gardner tries to move into range but LeBlanc moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
LeBlanc bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gardner's head backwards.
LeBlanc connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gardner throws a poor cross that misses
and LeBlanc counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gardner thinking.
Darius LeBlanc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LeBlanc scores with a one two! Gardner had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
LeBlanc with a nice cross.
LeBlanc lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gardner circles away quickly and effectively.
Gardner looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
LeBlanc bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
LeBlanc lands a right hook to the body.
LeBlanc scores with a nice head shot.
LeBlanc connects with a crisp jab. #T3#
Gardner is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
LeBlanc throws a right and a left that Gardner avoids nicely.
Gardner tries to counter with a takedown but LeBlanc is quick to defend against it.
Gardner swinging wildly here.
LeBlanc connects with a looping right hand.
Gardner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gardner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
LeBlanc dips to his left and cracks Gardner with an uppercut!
LeBlanc scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
LeBlanc lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gardner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by LeBlanc.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
LeBlanc dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
LeBlanc scores with a punch to the head.
LeBlanc lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
LeBlanc works the jab nicely.
LeBlanc cracks Gardner with a good jab.
LeBlanc goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
LeBlanc ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gardner moves away.
It appears Gardner was looking to counter with a kick there.
Gardner tries to clinch there but LeBlanc circles away.
LeBlanc has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LeBlanc connects with a body shot.
Good exchange - LeBlanc coming out on top.
Gardner takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darius LeBlanc dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Gardner pushes LeBlanc up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Gardner has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics LeBlanc uses from the top position.
Gardner is adopting a defensive guard.
Gardner 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##SUB#
Gardner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gardner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
LeBlanc pushes Gardner off looking to stand but Gardner dives back in and keeps control. #T1##ES2#
LeBlanc pushes Gardner off and gets back to his feet.
Gardner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Darius LeBlanc is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
LeBlanc's corner calls for a 1-2. LeBlanc obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL#
Gardner gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
LeBlanc breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
LeBlanc fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gardner on the side of the head.
Gardner lands with a nice combination. LeBlanc backs away looking to recover.#CUT#It looks like Darius LeBlanc has been cut.
LeBlanc connects with a nice looking jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LeBlanc throws a good cross that connects.
LeBlanc fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gardner on the side of the head.
Gardner is looking to clinch.
LeBlanc might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T2#
Good exchange - LeBlanc coming out on top.
LeBlanc's corner calls for a 1-2. LeBlanc obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts LeBlanc, as that shot connected.
LeBlanc lands a jab.
LeBlanc avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gardner takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
LeBlanc scores with a nice strike.
Darius LeBlanc seems to be getting the better of the standup.
LeBlanc connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gardner momentarily.
LeBlanc lands a jab to the head.
LeBlanc works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
LeBlanc cracks Gardner with a good jab.
LeBlanc with a nice cross.#T3#
LeBlanc lands an overhand right.
Gardner takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gardner takes a jab right on the kisser.
LeBlanc has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab from LeBlanc finds it's way through Gardner's defenses.
LeBlanc lands the left hand.
LeBlanc throws a nice looking combination but Gardner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gardner changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
LeBlanc lands a body shot.
Gardner walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gardner has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gardner there as he acknowledges the shot.
LeBlanc lands a really nice looking cross but Gardner seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LeBlanc lands with an uppercut that bounces Gardner off the cage and back into range.#T4#
LeBlanc lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
LeBlanc lands with an overhand left.
LeBlanc stuffs the takedown attempt from Gardner. Gardner gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gardner takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A cross from LeBlanc lands.
The fighters circle momentarily. LeBlanc darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gardner has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gardner there as he acknowledges the shot.
A left lands for LeBlanc.
LeBlanc tests Gardner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darius LeBlanc showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Darius LeBlanc's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
LeBlanc lands a head shot.
Gardner shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
LeBlanc scores with a decent looking hook.
Gardner dodges the punch combination from LeBlanc.
Gardner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. LeBlanc manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
LeBlanc lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeBlanc scores with a jab to the jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts LeBlanc, as that shot connected.
LeBlanc misses with a two punch combination.
LeBlanc cracks Gardner with a good jab.#T1#
Gardner has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from LeBlanc finds it's way round the side to connect with Gardner's head.
LeBlanc connects with a body shot.
Roderick Gardner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
LeBlanc throws a lazy uppercut
and Gardner counters with a nice uppercut.
A left lands for LeBlanc.
Gardner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says LeBlanc as he avoids it easily.
LeBlanc lands a jab to the head.
LeBlanc ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
LeBlanc is looking for the big counter here.
The crowd cheers as LeBlanc lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gardner doesn't seem phased though.
Gardner on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gardner takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
LeBlanc uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gardner throws a shot from downtown. LeBlanc moves away and avoids it.
LeBlanc thuds his right hand into Gardner's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
LeBlanc catches Gardner with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A looping hook to the body misses from LeBlanc. Gardner does a little dance to reset his feet.
LeBlanc uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gardner has time to react.
LeBlanc lands a jab to the head.
Gardner misses with a right hand
and LeBlanc counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gardner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Roderick Gardner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
LeBlanc throws a nice looking combination but Gardner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gardner tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but LeBlanc swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gardner takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T3#
LeBlanc moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
LeBlanc with a hook.
Some wild striking there from LeBlanc.
Gardner half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
LeBlanc takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Darius LeBlanc is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
LeBlanc throws a good cross that connects.
Gardner walks into a stiff left hand from LeBlanc.
Gardner shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gardner takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T4#
LeBlanc lands with an overhand left.
LeBlanc wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gardner throws a shot from downtown. LeBlanc moves away and avoids it.
LeBlanc rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gardner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gardner tries to counter with a takedown but LeBlanc is quick to defend against it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LeBlanc dips to his left and cracks Gardner with an uppercut!
LeBlanc throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gardner wants to slow LeBlanc down by chopping away at his legs.
Gardner tries to close the distance and clinch but LeBlanc swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
LeBlanc scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
LeBlanc throws out a powerful jab.
LeBlanc smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Darius LeBlanc!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Darius LeBlanc!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Darius LeBlanc!

Darius LeBlanc wins by unanimous decision!
The defeated Roderick Gardner had this to say: 'it's all LIES!!!!! LIES!!!!!! like some guy i know who's always claiming he's creating original art, but it's all LIES!!!!'.

Event: FCL - 3
Date: Jan 19, 2024

#R1##CL#
McMick clinches.
Zayan fails to pull guard.
Zayan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zayan scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Mick McMick has been cut.#BC2#
Zayan manages to break the clinch. #TD#
Zayan gets caught flat footed, as McMick shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McMick scoring with some ground and pound.
McMick with a nice head shot there.
Zayan working a defensive guard here. #SU#
McMick stands up and waves to Zayan to follow him. #T1##CL2#
Zayan moves into the clinch successfully.
McMick tries to work over Zayan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
McMick has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Zayan uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zayan trying to control but McMick is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zayan throws an elbow that misses. McMick uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zayan's guard. Nice move by McMick!#REVR##SUB2#
Zayan looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! McMick has picked Zayan up and slammed him! Zayan can't keep hold of the triangle and McMick manages to pass to side control!#T2#
Zayan can't do much from the bottom here.
McMick in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB#
McMick is trying to get an arm triangle but Zayan is defending well.
Zayan tries to bench press McMick off him but McMick keeps the position. #T3##SUB#
McMick tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
McMick working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McMick wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zayan, who protects the arm well. #T4#
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.#SUB#
McMick goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Zayan rolls with the submission and now he's on top in McMick's guard! Nice work there by Zayan!
Zayan trying to control but McMick is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McMick has control of Zayan's left arm, preventing Zayan from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mick McMick dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mick McMick's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
McMick shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Zayan is trying to defend but McMick finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Zayan trying to control here.
McMick missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zayan moves into full guard.
Zayan keeping full guard, as McMick tries to pass. #T1#
McMick slips nicely into half guard.
McMick seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zayan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zayan gets full guard.
Zayan keeping moving, preventing McMick from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zayan is on top in guard. #REVB#
Zayan wants to pass the guard but McMick is keeping the position.
McMick knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zayan on the ground.#T2#
Zayan trying to stand up but can't free himself from McMick's guard.
McMick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zayan can do to turn this around?
McMick avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McMick looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zayan is one step ahead there. #SU2#
Zayan stands up from McMick's guard - Zayan perhaps looking for a knockout. #T3##CL2#
McMick tries to keep at a distance but Zayan has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
McMick pulls guard effortlessly.
Zayan passes into half guard.
McMick moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McMick on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McMick tries to get out of the position.#T4#
Zayan wants to stand but McMick has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
McMick pulls Zayan in close to prevent any damage.
McMick looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zayan is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McMick pulls Zayan in close to prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Radd Zayan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mick McMick'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. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Zayan gets caught flat footed, as McMick shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McMick throws a big elbow that misses.
McMick with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
McMick avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Zayan wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and McMick is now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McMick trying to control the action but Zayan is working from the bottom. #T1##SU#
McMick stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Zayan to get to his feet. #CL#
McMick rushes Zayan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zayan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zayan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zayan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McMick fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Zayan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
McMick shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T2##SUB#
McMick is looking for a kimura here.
McMick lands with a punch from half guard. #T3#
McMick is looking to advance position but Zayan won't allow it. #SUB#
McMick is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zayan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McMick.
Zayan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McMick's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McMick's back!
Radd Zayan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Zayan has the hooks in. McMick is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Zayan looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Zayan looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Zayan patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Zayan looking for the RNC.
McMick manages to reverse the position and now he's in Zayan's guard. Nice work there by McMick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mick McMick showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McMick 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Mick McMick!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Mick McMick!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Mick McMick!

Mick McMick wins by unanimous decision!
Radd Zayan was interviewed post fight and said 'This is one-sided, the game is fixed!!! it's all game programming manipulation. I got robbed!!!'.

Event: QFC Tournament 1178 Round 2
Date: Jan 16, 2024

#R1#
Cock Felt doesn't manage to clinch there - Herzing circles away.
Cock Felt just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHerzing.#TD#
Herzing throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cock Felt was covering up waiting for the punch and Herzing finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Herzing pushes down on Cock Felt's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Herzing keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Herzing seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Cock Felt is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tony Herzing!
Butt Hart Cock Felt spoke after the fight, saying 'well at least i got a "good feel" of my opponent.'.

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