Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: FCL - 63
Date: Nov 13, 2024

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Phintanilyo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Phintanilyo should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Phintanilyo darts in trying to clinch#TD#
so Ellis counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Phintanilyo wriggles free and stands up.
Droga Phintanilyo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ellis walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Phintanilyo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #TD#
Ellis drives through with a takedown into 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ellis postures up and lands a big shot to Phintanilyo's brow.
Ellis advances to half guard.
Ellis landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Phintanilyo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Phintanilyo is trying to stand back up but Ellis is controlling him
Ground and pound from Ellis.
Ellis lands with a punch from half guard.
Phintanilyo pushes Ellis off looking to stand but Ellis dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phintanilyo is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
Ellis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Phintanilyo is just riding it out for now. Ellis eventually gives up the hold.
Phintanilyo is trying to stand back up but Ellis is controlling him #T1#
Ellis moves nicely into side control.
Phintanilyo is pushing Ellis's head away, looking to escape. Ellis manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
Ellis tries for a kimura but Phintanilyo is defending well.
Phintanilyo is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Phintanilyo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Phintanilyo looks winded!
Ellis scoring with punches from side control.
Ellis lands a huge shot from side control! Phintanilyo is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Quinton Ellis!
Droga Phintanilyo was interviewed post fight and said '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 - 52
Date: Sep 15, 2024

#R1#
Zomer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Phintanilyo could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#CL#
Phintanilyo has Zomer up against the cage in a clinch.
Phintanilyo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Phintanilyo working hard to break the clinch.
Zomer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Phintanilyo's efforts to push away.
Phintanilyo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zomer has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Phintanilyo breaks from the clinch.
Phintanilyo tries to clinch up but Zomer circles away and keeps his distance.
A countering left hand to the body from Zomer misses.
Phintanilyo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Phintanilyo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Phintanilyo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Zomer counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zomer keeps the fight on the outside.
Zomer keeps the fight on the outside.
Zomer avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #KD2#
Zomer lands a big right hand that sends Phintanilyo crashing to the mat! Zomer stays standing though and waves Phintanilyo back to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Droga Phintanilyo has been cut.
Phintanilyo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zomer lands with a right hand.
Zomer circles away from the clinch attempt
and Zomer counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Zomer punishes Phintanilyo's body with a nice straight punch.
Zomer lands a big right hook! Phintanilyo looks hurt but is still standing! Zomer lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Phintanilyo falls down and Zomer dives in with a huge hammer fist! Phintanilyo's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Zomer runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Trouble Zomer!
Droga Phintanilyo was interviewed post fight and said '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 - 42
Date: Jul 19, 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.
King lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zayan looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Jab by King.
King throws a right hand that Zayan ducks under and follows up with a left that Zayan also avoids with ease.
Zayan is looking for the big counter here.
King misses with a few strikes there.
Zayan is looking for the big counter here.
King swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zayan counters with a series of strikes. King will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
King throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zayan counters with a one-two to the body. #T1#
King tries to bum rush Zayan with a series of wild strikes but Zayan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sloppy strikes from King. Those never looked like landing.
Despite the aggression on Zayan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
King misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zayan throws a counter combo.
Zayan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
King looks to land a combination but Zayan avoids it well.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
King throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zayan counters with a one-two to the body. #T2#
King swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zayan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
No joy there for King, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zayan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King swinging wildly here.
Zayan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T3#
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! King has cracked Zayan with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! King lands another huge swinging hook and Zayan tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Zayan, before King can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Huntti King!
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 - 40
Date: Jul 05, 2024

#R1#
Hunt misses the shot to the body.
Gardner is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hunt connects with a nice looking jab.
Gardner on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hunt drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Gardner right on the button. Gardner goes down! Hunt follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Hunt gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malig Hunt!
Roderick Gardner spoke after the fight, saying '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 - 38
Date: Jun 29, 2024

#R1#
Som throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zayan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zayan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Zayan slips under a jab from Som.#CL#
Som closes the distance and clinches.
Zayan wants to break free but Som has control.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Som.
Som works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zayan looks winded!
Som makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Som.
Som lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Som lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zayan backwards.
Som leaning against his opponent.
Som lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Som throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zayans head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right handed body shot lands from Som.
Som definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Som lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zayan.
Som lands a left hand.
Som is working Zayan over against the cage.
Som lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zayan backwards.
Som lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Som lands with a right to the head.
Som lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zayan backwards.
Som lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC#Zayan is rocked!
Som throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zayans head.
Zayan is still on wobbly legs! Can Som finish him?
Som lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Som lands a body punch in the clinch.
Som working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Som creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Zayan with a big uppercut! Zayan tries to clinch up but Som pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Zayan to the mat! Zayan covers up and Som unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Trouble Som!
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 - 31
Date: May 24, 2024

#R1#
Phintanilyo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Phintanilyo darts in and clinches Mferi up against the cage.
Mferi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Phintanilyo backwards.
Phintanilyo can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Mferi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Phintanilyo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mferi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab lands there for Mferi.#CUT2#It looks like Droga Phintanilyo has been cut.
Phintanilyo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jab, jab by Mferi - just one landing.
Phintanilyo is breathing heavily.
Mferi connects with a body shot.
Mferi lands a glancing blow to the side of Phintanilyo's head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Phintanilyo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#KD2#
Mferi sends Phintanilyo crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Mferi is motioning to the referee to let Phintanilyo up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Phintanilyo is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mferi darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Phintanilyo's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Mferi before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Mferi!
Droga Phintanilyo was interviewed post fight and said '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 - 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.'.

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