Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: HFA 29
Date: Dec 07, 2024

#R1#
Duncan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brooks as he avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Brooks on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brooks looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Duncan loads up on a big right hand but Brooks slips the punch.
Duncan fails with the takedown#CL#
and Brooks counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Duncan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Brooks is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Terrell Brooks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Duncan.
Duncan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Duncan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Duncan tries for a takedown but Brooks manages to get underhooks.
Brooks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brooks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duncan's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duncan tries to score a body lock takedown but Brooks shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Duncan tries for a takedown but Brooks manages to get underhooks.
Duncan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Brooks gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Brooks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Duncan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Brooks definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Brooks misses with the head strike.
Duncan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brooks pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Duncan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Brooks gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Brooks lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Duncan backwards.
Duncan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brooks prevents a takedown attempt there.
Brooks lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brooks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brooks is pressed up against the cage. Duncan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brooks down to the mat. Brooks avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Duncan throws a body shot but no joy.
Brooks seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Duncan jabs Brooks right on the nose. Brooks blinks but takes it well.
Brooks slips under a jab.
Duncan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brooks seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Duncan. Brooks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brooks is looking to counter the offense by Duncan and move into the clinch.
Duncan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Duncan with a poor takedown
and Brooks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brooks on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Duncan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brooks was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Duncan throws an off balance right hand
and Brooks counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duncan misses the shot to the body.
Duncan misses with a takedown attempt - Brooks sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T3#
Brooks slips under a jab from Duncan.
Duncan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brooks sprawls well. Brooks wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Duncan gets slowly back to his feet.
Brooks was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Duncan misses with a looping left.
Duncan throws a jab but it's blocked by Brooks.
Brooks stuffs the takedown.
Brooks seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Duncan throws a big shot that misses.
Brooks was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Brooks enables Duncan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Brooks manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Brooks throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Brooks 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.
Duncan throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Duncan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brooks works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Duncan lands a couple of digs.
Duncan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brooks. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Duncan content to stall in guard here.
Duncan stands up over Brooks, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Duncan landing some decent shots from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Terrell Brooks 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.#R2#
Duncan throws an off balance right hand
and Brooks counters with a straight right hand.
Duncan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Duncan dives in for a single leg takedown but Brooks sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Duncan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've been informed that Duncan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Duncan chips away with some ground and pound.
Duncan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brooks's head.
Duncan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Duncan stands up over Brooks, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duncan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Duncan distracts Brooks with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Brooks on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brooks tries to get out of the position.
Duncan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Duncan cracks Brooks with a solid left hand.#T1#
Duncan stands up over Brooks, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Duncan landing with the ground and pound.
Duncan connects with a couple of short punches.
Duncan trying to control the position from guard on top but Brooks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brooks will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Duncan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Brooks keeping moving, preventing Duncan from controlling successfully.
Duncan is working Brooks over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Duncan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Duncan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brooks's head.
Duncan chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
Duncan passes into half guard.
Duncan slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duncan slips a nice elbow through Brooks's hands, connecting with Brooks's forehead.
Duncan is nestled in close to Brooks, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Duncan slips a nice elbow through Brooks's hands, connecting with Brooks's forehead.
Duncan working over Brooks with some ground and pound. Brooks looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Duncan lands a nice short elbow.
Duncan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Duncan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Duncan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3#
Duncan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Duncan lands a nice short elbow.
Duncan winds up and cracks Brooks with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #ROC2#Brooks is rocked!
Duncan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Oh Brooks is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Duncan controlling the action here.
Duncan scores with a big shot! Brooks's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Brooks! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brock Duncan!

Event: ENIGMA 230
Date: Dec 07, 2024

#R1#
Irwin tries to clinch but Burns moves away
and Burns counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Burns swats away the attempt to clinch by Irwin.
Burns lands a head shot.
Burns takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Irwin throws a leg kick
enabling Burns to counter with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Irwin misses
and Burns counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irwin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Burns counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Burns. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Burns.
Irwin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1##CL2#
Irwin instigates a clinch.
Burns lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Irwin backwards. #BC#
Burns breaks from the clinch.
Irwin tries to clinch but Burns moves away
and Burns counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Irwin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burns swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Irwin darts in trying to clinch
and Burns counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Burns circles away from the clinch attempt
and Burns counters with a straight right hand.
Burns scores with the left hand. Irwin knows he should have avoided that one. #T2##KD#
Burns lands a big uppercut and Irwin crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Irwin looks OK. Burns waves Irwin back to his feet!
Burns is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irwin connects with an inside leg kick.
Burns blocks a leg kick.
Irwin throws out a leg kick but Burns moves out of range and Irwin only half commits.
Shawn Irwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Irwin moves into the clinch.#BC#
Burns manages to break the clinch.
Burns scores with a body shot.
Burns lands with a straight right. Irwin didn't see that one coming.
Irwin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A head kick by Irwin misses
and Irwin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Irwin tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Burns to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Irwin closes the distance looking to clinch #KD#
and Burns counters with a nice right hand that sends Irwin toppling to the canvas! Irwin scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Burns finish him?!#ROC#Irwin is rocked!
Irwin tries to clinch but Burns moves away #KD#
and Burns counters with a nice right hand that sends Irwin toppling to the canvas! Irwin scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Burns finish him?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burns drops Irwin with a straight right hand, right on the button! Burns follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andreas Burns!
After the fight, Andreas Burns was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: JF 27 - BJ vs Cobb
Date: Dec 04, 2024

#R1#
Hayes throws a leg kick
and Inoue counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hayes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Inoue swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A good leg kick by Hayes.
Hayes throws a chopping leg kick but Inoue manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hayes lands a leg kick that knocks Inoue off balance momentarily.
Hayes tries to land a front kick but Inoue steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hayes throws a head kick that misses
and Inoue connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hayes throws a leg kick
enabling Inoue to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Inoue blocks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Inoue on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hayes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hayes thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Inoue if he has to take too many more of those.
Hayes thows a leg kick but Inoue checks it
letting Inoue counter with a right hand. #T1#
Hayes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hayes throws a leg kick that is checked
and Inoue counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hayes throws a head kick that misses
and Inoue counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hayes throws a solid leg kick but Inoue takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hayes.
Hayes throws a leg kick
and Inoue counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC#Hayes is rocked!
Hayes darts in trying to clinch
and Inoue counters with a nice uppercut.
Hayes is still on wobbly legs! Can Inoue finish him?
A low kick from Hayes misses
and Inoue cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hayes throws a leg kick that misses.
Inoue is looking for a counter combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hayes throws a chopping leg kick but Inoue manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It looked like Inoue was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hayes seems to have recovered his senses.
Hayes throws a body kick that misses
and Inoue counters with a stiff right hand.
Hayes looks to land a body kick but Inoue moved away.
Inoue swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Hayes throws a leg kick
and Inoue counters with a straight right hand.
Hayes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good work by Inoue as he checks the leg kick.
Inoue was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hayes throws a leg kick but Inoue sees it coming and moves out of range.
Inoue is looking for a counter combo.
Hayes throws a leg kick that is checked
and Inoue counters with a straight right hand.
Good leg kick by Hayes.
Hayes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Inoue is looking to counter punch.
Inoue keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Inoue throwing a counter right hand but Hayes manages to avoid it.
Hayes tries to close the distance and clinch but Inoue swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Korbin Hayes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hayes throws a leg kick that is checked
and Inoue counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Hayes throws a leg kick that is checked
and Inoue counters with a nice uppercut.
Inoue moves out of range of the leg kick from Hayes.
Inoue throwing a counter right hand but Hayes manages to avoid it.
Hayes misses with a low kick.
Hayes misses with a leg kick
and Inoue counters with a straight right hand.
A leg kick checked by Inoue.
Hayes thows a leg kick but Inoue checks it
enabling Inoue to counter with a crisp jab.
Hayes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Inoue is out of range and Hayes settles back down.
Inoue seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hayes throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hayes throws a leg kick
and Inoue counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hayes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A low kick from Hayes misses
and Inoue counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Hayes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Inoue was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Inoue takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A solid body kick from Hayes.
That kick from Hayes tenderised Inoue's leg. Inoue is trying to keep his angry face on.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hayes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Inoue is out of range.
Inoue seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hayes looks to clinch
and Inoue counters with a left and a right that stings Hayes.
Hayes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A good leg kick by Hayes.
Hayes misses with a leg kick.
Hayes lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Naoki Inoue dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Inoue keeps the fight on the outside.
Hayes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hayes misses with a low kick.
Inoue is looking to counter punch.
Inoue on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hayes. Hayes obviously looking to wear him down.
A low kick from Hayes misses
and Inoue counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hayes tries to clinch
and Inoue counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Inoue has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hayes.
An inside leg kick from Hayes misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Inoue misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inoue checks a leg kick.
Inoue swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Hayes might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Inoue has got the better of the exchanges.
Hayes is looking to chop away at Inoue's legs.
Hayes misses with a leg kick
letting Inoue counter with a right hand. #T1#
Hayes tries to clinch but Inoue moves out of range.
Hayes looks to clinch
enabling Inoue to counter with a crisp jab.
Inoue takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hayes thows a leg kick but Inoue checks it
letting Inoue counter with a right hand.
Hayes misses with a leg kick
and Inoue connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hayes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Inoue is out of range.
Hayes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Inoue wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Inoue is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hayes throws a leg kick that is checked
and Inoue counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Inoue is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hayes moves in looking to clinch but Inoue pushes him off.
Naoki Inoue is winning the standup battle so far.
Hayes closes the distance but Inoue moves to the side
and Inoue counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Hayes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hayes darts in trying to clinch
and Inoue counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hayes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Inoue paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Inoue swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A leg kick checked by Inoue.
A little feinted left hand from Inoue on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hayes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hayes misses with a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Inoue on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A low kick from Hayes misses
enabling Inoue to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hayes throws a leg kick that misses.
Inoue throws a big counter combination but Hayes scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A low kick from Hayes is predictable there
and Inoue cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hayes.
Hayes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hayes tried to score with a low kick but Inoue checks it.
Inoue swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hayes thumps Inoue with a low kick.
Hayes thows a leg kick but Inoue checks it
and Inoue counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Inoue takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hayes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hayes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Inoue seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hayes throws a head kick but Inoue moves out of range.
Inoue is looking to counter punch.
Hayes throws a body kick that misses
and Inoue counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Hayes misses with a leg kick
and Inoue counters with a left and a right that stings Hayes.
Hayes throws the kick towards the body but Inoue avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Inoue keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Inoue swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hayes throws a head kick that misses.
Good work by Inoue as he checks the leg kick.
Inoue avoids the head kick by Hayes.
It looked like Inoue wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hayes misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Inoue on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Inoue moves out of range of the leg kick from Hayes.
It looked like Inoue was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hayes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Inoue.
Inoue throwing a counter right hand but Hayes manages to avoid it.
Hayes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Inoue swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Naoki Inoue dominated that second round.
That's time! Inoue's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Hayes is looking to score with low kicks.
Hayes misses with a kick to the body
and Inoue counters with a stiff right hand.
A low kick from Hayes is predictable there
and Inoue connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hayes tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Inoue counters with a stiff right hand.
Inoue moves out of range of the leg kick from Hayes.
Inoue was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hayes throws a leg kick but Inoue checks it.
Inoue is looking to counter punch.
Hayes throws a sloppy head kick
and Inoue counters with a stiff right hand.
Inoue is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hayes can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inoue circles away from the clinch attempt.
A low kick from Hayes is predictable there
and Inoue counters with a crisp right that sends Hayes to the canvas! Inoue follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Naoki Inoue!
During a confident post fight interview, Naoki Inoue thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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

#R1#
Gibbs shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Li as he jumps to the side.
Gibbs tries to score a power double leg takedown but Li sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gibbs somewhat.
Gibbs shoots for a takedown but Li saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Li feinted with a counter takedown.
Mikael Li has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunner Gibbs.#TD2#
Li tries to sprawl but Gibbs drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibbs trying to control the action but Li is working from the bottom.
Li blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gibbs.
Li is trying to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB#
Li actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Li actively working from the bottom here.
Li moves into full guard.
Gibbs chips away with some ground and pound.
Gibbs works over Li with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gibbs's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gibbs postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gibbs chips away with some ground and pound.
Li wants to sweep but no luck.
Gibbs postures up and lands a big shot to Li's brow. #T2#
Li is trying to control the position but Gibbs postures up.
Gibbs working some strikes from top position.
Gibbs not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gibbs stands up over Li, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ROC2#Li is rocked!
Gibbs must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Li looking for a guillotine here but Gibbs defends easily.
Gibbs chips away with some ground and pound.
Gibbs scoring with punches to the head and body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gibbs scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gibbs trying to control the position from guard on top but Li is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gibbs really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Li. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gibbs stays in close to Li's body and controls the position. #T3#
Gibbs keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Li's head.
Gibbs working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Li's head.
Gibbs landing with the ground and pound.
Gibbs landing some decent shots from guard.
Oh Li is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gibbs chips away with some ground and pound.
Gibbs lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Li throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gibbs working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Li looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Li seems to have got his legs back now.
Li is breathing heavily.#T4#
Gibbs keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Li's head.
Gibbs gets to his feet and stands over Li, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Li felt that one! Gibbs unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Li from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunner Gibbs!
Gunner Gibbs is the new bantamweight champion!

Event: HFA 28
Date: Nov 30, 2024

#R1#
Erickson misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Gun was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Erickson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gun uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Erickson.
Erickson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gun lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Erickson circles away quickly and effectively.
Gun darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Erickson swats away the attempt to clinch by Gun.
Erickson misses with a hook. Gun ducked under it nicely.
Gun sizes up Erickson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gun throws a body shot but no joy.
Gun misses with a hook
and Erickson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice uppercut lands for Gun. That snapped Erickson's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gun jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T1#
Erickson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A telegraphed right hand from Erickson misses the target.
Erickson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Guns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've been told by Erickson's head coaches at BANZAI COMBAT ACADEMY HELSINKI that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gun ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice jab there from Gun.
No joy there for Gun, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gun throws a series of punches but Erickson avoids them all with ease.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gun.
Erickson lands a body shot.
Gun tries to clinch but Erickson is having none of it.
Erickson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gun is looking to clinch.
Erickson swings for the body but Gun moves out of range.
Gun has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T2#
Erickson ducks under a wild hook from Gun.
Gun fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gun misses with a looping right.
Erickson throws an overhand right that lands on Gun's shoulder, as Gun tries to avoid the shot.
Gun uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Erickson.
Gun misses with an uppercut
and Erickson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gun is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Erickson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Erickson swings for the body but Gun moves out of range. #KD2#
Gun drops Erickson with a beautiful combination! Erickson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Gun is looking for the KO!
A looping hook to the body misses from Gun. Erickson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gun misses with a body shot.
Erickson throwing a counter right hand but Gun manages to avoid it.
Gun takes a swing at Erickson's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Erickson misses the target.
Erickson misses with a looping right.#T3#
Erickson misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Erickson.
Gun staying out of range there.
Gun avoids the body shot from Erickson.
Erickson staying out of range there.
Gun keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Erickson.#CL2#
Gun darts in and clinches Erickson up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Gun.
Still in the clinch, Gun scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gun misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Erickson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gun content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Erickson prevents a body shot from Gun.
Gun misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gun struggles to land a body shot inside as Erickson controls his hands. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gun.
Gun tries a body shot but Erickson blocks it.
Erickson blocks a body shot from Gun.
Erickson blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Erickson manages to break the clinch.
Erickson keeps the fight on the outside.
Erickson throws a lazy uppercut
and Gun makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Erickson misses with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Erickson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A left lands for Gun.
Gun misses with a shot to the body
and Erickson counters with a stiff right hand.
Gun throws a big shot that misses.
Erickson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Erickson avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Walter Gun dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Erickson misses with a hook.
Gun getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Erickson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gun with a jab.
Erickson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gun moves away.
A swing and a miss from Gun.
Gun uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Erickson.
Walter Gun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Erickson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gun.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erickson misses with an uppercut. Gun saw that one coming.
A nice side step and Gun releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Erickson drops his hands momentarily and Gun takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Erickson throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Erickson misses. #T1#
Gun lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Erickson misses with a lunging right hand
letting Gun counter with a right hand.
Erickson throws a lazy right hand but Gun sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Erickson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gun.
Gun jabs at Erickson's body.
Gun lands a nice looking body shot.
Erickson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Erickson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gun counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gun swings widly with a right hand
enabling Erickson to counter with a crisp jab.
Gun lunges at Erickson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Erickson's hand.
Gun lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD2#
Gun drops Erickson with a beautiful combination! Erickson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Gun is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Erickson is rocked!
Gun cracks Erickson's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Erickson slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Gun can do further damage! This one is done, son!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Walter Gun!

Event: HFA 28
Date: Nov 30, 2024

#R1#
Huynh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Char.
Nice defenses there by Char.
Huynh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Char manages to avoid it.
Char misses with a body shot.
Huynh fails to land with a series of punches.
A counter left hand to the body from Char misses its target.
Char takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Char misses the shot to the body.
Huynh lands the left hand.
Char has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Aquarium in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huynh on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Huynh throws a left and a right that both miss
and Char counters with a straight right hand.
Huynh will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Huynh rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Char moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Char lands a lovely overhand right.
Char throws a body shot but no joy.
Huynh throws a hook but Char avoids it easily.
Char throws a shot from downtown. Huynh moves away and avoids it.
Huynh takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Char lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Char fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Char just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Huynh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Huynh slips under a jab from Char.#T2#
Huynh throws a lazy uppercut
and Char counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Huynh rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Char moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big left from Char misses.
Huynh throws out a counter right but Char avoids it with no problem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Huynh misses with a body shot.
Huynh looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Huynh looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Char moves out of range as Huynh strikes.#CL#
Huynh tries to keep at a distance but Char has taken the fight into the clinch.
Char lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Huynh backwards.
Char lands with a light punch inside.
Huynh is trying to break the clinch but Char is controlling him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Char.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Char creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Char blocks an uppercut.
Char tries to work over Huynh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Char lands a right hand.
Char blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Char lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Char cracks Huynh with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Huynh.
A head punch on the inside from Huynh fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Char.
A head punch on the inside from Huynh fails to land.
Huynh throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Char.
Char lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Huynh.
Huynh looks winded!
Char lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Char.
Char cracks Huynh with a nice body shot.
Char stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short left from Char.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Char.
Char stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Char lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Huynh.
Char lands a shot to the body.
Char scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Char. #T4#
Char lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Huynh.
Nice body punch from Char.
Char lands a body punch.
Char works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hand to the body from Char.
A body shot lands from Char.
Char presses Huynh against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Char lands a left hand.
Char scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Char cracks Huynh with a nice body shot.
A shot in the inside from Char.
Char works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Char lands a body punch.
Char lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Huynh backwards.
Char lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Char.
A nice right hand lands inside from Char.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Char lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC#Huynh is rocked!
A body shot lands from Char.
Huynh is still on wobbly legs! Can Char finish him?
A short body shot lands from Char as the two fighters clinch.
Char is leaning against Huynh and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Huynh seems to have recovered his senses.
Char is leaning against Huynh and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arctic Char dominated that round.
That's time! Char's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##KD#
Char lands a big right hand that sends Huynh crashing to the mat! Char stays standing though and waves Huynh back to his feet!
Char staying out of range there.
Char displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Huynh throws out the jab.
Huynh swings widly with a right hand
letting Char counter with a right hand.
Huynh gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Char gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Huynh is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arctic Char!
During a confident post fight interview, Arctic Char thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HFA FIGHT NIGHT 9
Date: Nov 27, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Smith drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Smith wants to get up but he can't break Prawira's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith won't allow Prawira to sweep him here.
Smith wants to stand but Prawira is controlling his posture from full guard.
Smith looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Prawira has an active guard here but Smith has managed to pass into half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Smith working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Smith tries to stand but can't do so whilst Prawira controls his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Smith connects with a nice short shot to Prawira's temple.
Prawira is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Smith keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Smith wants to stand but Prawira has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Prawira's coaches at Vancouver Island Fight 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.
Smith is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Prawira flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Prawira trying to control here. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Smith slips a nice elbow through Prawira's hands, connecting with Prawira's forehead.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smith not doing much here. #SUB#
Prawira actively working from the bottom here.
Prawira tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Smith tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Smith drives through with a takedown into guard. #T3#
Smith 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.
Smith working some strikes from top position.
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Prawira trying to control the position.
Smith forces his way into half guard.#SU2#
Smith decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #TD2#
Smith shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Prawira's guard.
Prawira is looking to stand back up but Smith counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Prawira. #T4##REVR#
Smith content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura but Prawira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smith to get the leverage.
Smith working Prawira over with strikes.
Smith drops an elbow to the side of Prawira's head. #SUB2#
Smith is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Prawira sees it coming and defends easily.
Smith tries to stand but can't do so whilst Prawira controls his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Smith connects with a nice short shot to Prawira's temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Smith dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Prawira gets caught flat footed, as Smith shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Prawira scrambles and gets back to his feet. #TD2#
Smith dives in and scores a takedown into Prawira's guard.
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Prawira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Prawira has a closed guard, preventing Smith from standing up.
Smith is in close to Prawira's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Smith tries to stand but Prawira is controlling from the bottom.
Smith controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T1#
Smith makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smith is in close to Prawira's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Smith is stalling in the full guard.
James Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith tries to stand but Prawira is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Smith scores with a takedown into Prawira's guard.
Prawira will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Prawira keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. #T2#
Smith is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Smith sitting in guard here, content to control.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Prawira's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smith's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Prawira wants to improve his position but instead Smith has moved into half guard.
Smith controlling the action here.
Smith winds up and cracks Prawira with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Smith wants to stand up but Prawira has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T3#
Smith looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Smith scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Smith takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Smith with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
It looks like Smith is going to stand back up. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Smith is controlling the pace.
Smith tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Prawira.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Smith slips a nice elbow through Prawira's hands, connecting with Prawira's forehead.
Smith tries to stand and escape but Prawira is controlling the position.
Prawira is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Smith scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Prawira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Prawira is trying to control but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Smith looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Prawira wants to get back to full guard.
Prawira trying to control but Smith postures up.
Still in half guard, Smith seems content to control.
Nice strikes from Smith there.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Smith scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Smith's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Smith lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Smith lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Prawira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Smith seems content to control.
Smith wants to stand but Prawira has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smith lands a nice short elbow.
Prawira is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Smith scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Smith landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Prawira does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smith controlling the action here.
More stalling from Smith.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T3##SUB#
Prawira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Smith tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
James Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smith slows the pace down in half guard.
Prawira makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Prawira.
Prawira being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jaka Prawira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith works a leg free and moves into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smith 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Smith!
In defeat, Jaka Prawira stepped up to the mic, saying 'This is not a loss, it's just a lesson on how to get better'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 27, 2024

#R1#
Shine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shine is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Shine shuts the power down on Grant. Lights out, game over! Shine is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sonny Shine!
After winning the bout, Sonny Shine thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: JF 23 - Li vs Bobo
Date: Nov 24, 2024

#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Contreras enables Gibbs to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Contreras manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gibbs postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gibbs is in close to Contreras's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Contreras not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Contreras bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gibbs's guard. #REVR#
Gibbs has a closed guard, preventing Contreras from standing up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gibbs is on top in guard. #REVB#
Gibbs lands a couple of elbows.
Gibbs is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Contreras is trying to keep Gibbs in close.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gibbs's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #ROC2#Contreras is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gibbs controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Oh Contreras is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gibbs wants to pass the guard but Contreras is keeping the position.
Gibbs with a nice head shot there.
Contreras really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gibbs distracts Contreras with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gibbs postures up.
Gibbs is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gibbs arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Contreras's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gunner Gibbs!

Event: HFA 27
Date: Nov 23, 2024

#R1#
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Williams scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Williams swings for the body but Mahoney moves out of range.
Mahoney uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
As Williams tries to get set, Mahoney tries to push him back and clinch up but Williams manages to avoid the attempt.
Mahoney moves in looking to clinch but Williams pushes him off.
Mahoney doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahoney moves away.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mahoney.
Williams has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mahoney is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahoney moves away.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Mahoney is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Mahoney fails with an attempt to clinch.
Williams avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mahoney. #T1#
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mahoney was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Mahoney is just out of range.
Williams is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mahoney rather than just go for the knockout.
Mahoney fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mahoney tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Williams manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mahoney uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Mahoney tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Williams manages to circle out of the way.
Mahoney tries to clinch but Williams moves out of range.
Mahoney tries to clinch but Williams is having none of it.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahoney moves away.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Mahoney uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Willis Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams throws a body punch but Mahoney moves out of range.
Mahoney keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams throws a body punch but Mahoney moves out of range. #T2#
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mahoney was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
Mahoney tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Williams paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mahoney looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mahoney wants to clinch up but Williams keeps it at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Mahoney does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mahoney seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mahoney seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
Mahoney doesn't manage to clinch there - Williams circles away.
Williams throws a body punch but Mahoney moves out of range.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Mahoney has Williams up against the cage in a clinch.
Mahoney tries a knee to the head but Williams blocks it. #T3#
Mahoney throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Williams blocks it with crossed arms.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Williams as Mahoney tries to tie him up.
Mahoney throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Williams blocks it with crossed arms.
Mahoney is looking to control Williams's arms but Williams gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mahoney has his back to the cage.
Mahoney prevents the takedown attempt.
Mahoney stalling the fight.
Mahoney crunches a lovely knee into Williams's ribcage.
Mahoney stops a takedown attempt from Williams.
Williams blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Williams blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4#
Mahoney with a knee to the head.
Williams throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mahoney with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Williams looking for a takedown.
Logan Mahoney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willis Williams.
Williams wants to take the fight to the mat but Mahoney manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Williams looking for a takedown.
Mahoney working Williams over with knees to the body.
Mahoney using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mahoney is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Williams is keeping busy.
Mahoney using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Williams has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Williams goes for a takedown attempt but Mahoney pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Williams throws a body punch but Mahoney moves out of range.
Mahoney is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Williams.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Willis Williams dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Williams misses with a body shot.
Mahoney tries to counter by clinching up but Williams breaks away and moves out of range.
Williams swings for the body but Mahoney moves out of range.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mahoney avoids the body shot from Williams.
Mahoney is looking to counter the offense by Williams and move into the clinch.
Williams works Mahoney's body with a nice hook.
Logan Mahoney is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mahoney staying out of range there.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahoney moves away.
Mahoney takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Williams thuds a left hand into Mahoney's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mahoney is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Williams.#CL#
Mahoney clinches with his opponent.
Mahoney will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Williams up against the cage.
Mahoney is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T1#
Mahoney is pushing Williams up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mahoney trying to control the position but instead, Williams has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mahoney into the cage.
Mahoney trying to land knees to the body.
Mahoney stalling.
Mahoney is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Williams working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Williams drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mahoney gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Logan Mahoney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willis Williams.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mahoney tries to stall but Williams uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Williams tries to score a body lock takedown but Mahoney shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mahoney tries a knee to the head but Williams blocks it.
Mahoney tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Williams as Mahoney tries to tie him up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Williams wants to take the fight to the mat but Mahoney manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mahoney controlling the action here for a moment.
Mahoney missing with knees to the body. #T3#
Mahoney trying to stall but Williams improves his position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Logan Mahoney.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahoney moves away.
Mahoney fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mahoney avoids the body shot from Williams.
Mahoney tries to counter by clinching up but Williams breaks away and moves out of range.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mahoney uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahoney moves away.#CL#
Mahoney has Williams up against the cage in a clinch.
Williams misses with a knee to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Mahoney.
Mahoney tries to stall but Williams uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T4#
Mahoney taking a breather.
Mahoney throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Williams blocks it with crossed arms.
Mahoney just leaning against Williams, taking a breather.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Logan Mahoney.
Williams comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahoney moves away.
Mahoney is looking to counter the offense by Williams and move into the clinch.
Mahoney takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mahoney takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Willis Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mahoney wants to clinch up but Williams keeps it at a distance.
Mahoney on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Mahoney uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Mahoney tries to counter by clinching up but Williams breaks away and moves out of range.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mahoney keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mahoney was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Mahoney ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Mahoney is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahoney doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mahoney wants to clinch.#T1#
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Williams tries to get set, Mahoney tries to push him back and clinch up but Williams manages to avoid the attempt.
Mahoney doesn't manage to clinch there - Williams circles away.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahoney moves away.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Mahoney is just out of range.
Williams takes a swing at Mahoney's ribcage but misses.
Mahoney doesn't manage to clinch there - Williams circles away.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Mahoney is just out of range.
Mahoney seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Williams throws a body punch but Mahoney moves out of range.
Mahoney takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Williams takes a swing at Mahoney's ribcage but misses.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mahoney manages to avoid it.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahoney moves away.
Mahoney wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mahoney takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mahoney tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Williams paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mahoney fails in his attempt to clinch.
Williams wants to counter with a clinch but Mahoney pushes him away.
Williams swings for the body but Mahoney moves out of range.
Williams avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mahoney avoids the body shot from Williams.
Williams misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL#
and Mahoney counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mahoney connects with a nasty looking knee right to Williams's face.
Williams looks to throw an elbow but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams can't get the takedown.
Mahoney tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mahoney misses with a knee strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T3#
Mahoney is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Williams is keeping busy.
Mahoney tries to stall but Williams uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mahoney throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Williams blocks it with crossed arms.
Williams throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mahoney.
Williams jumps guard but Mahoney turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Williams wants a takedown but no success here.
Logan Mahoney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willis Williams.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Logan Mahoney.
Williams scores with a punch to the head.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Mahoney does a little dance to reset his feet.
Williams swings for the body but Mahoney moves out of range.
Williams cracks a nice hook into Mahoney's ribs.
Mahoney uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Mahoney is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Williams.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Williams tries to get set, Mahoney tries to push him back and clinch up but Williams manages to avoid the attempt.
Mahoney keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mahoney was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Mahoney keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mahoney is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Williams.
Logan Mahoney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mahoney uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Mahoney wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Willis Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Williams 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 Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willis Williams!

Event: IFA 7: Beach Bash
Date: Nov 23, 2024

#R1#
McCallum lands a leg kick that knocks Parker off balance momentarily.
Parker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McCallum lands a two punch combo. #CUT2#It looks like Samuel Parker has been cut.
Decent striking displayed by McCallum there.
Parker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McCallum throws a series of punches but Parker moves out of range.
Parker tries to counter by clinching up but McCallum breaks away and moves out of range.#CL2#
McCallum clinches up with Parker and pushes him back against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Parker has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
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!
McCallum blocks the elbow strike.
Parker throws an elbow that misses.
Parker leaning against his opponent.
McCallum blocks an elbow strike.
Parker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Parker pushes off an throws an elbow but McCallum leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T1#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Parker.
Parker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McCallum avoids a wild elbow strike from Parker.
Parker throws an elbow that misses. #TD#
Parker jumps into guard, dragging McCallum to the mat.
McCallum is fighting to break Parker's control of his arms but Parker is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SU2#
McCallum stands and steps away. Parker gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
McCallum looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McCallum takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Danga de danga de dang - McCallum scores with a four punch combination!
Parker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Parker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McCallum is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCallum works over Parker's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#Samuel Parker's cut is getting worse.
Danga de danga de dang - McCallum scores with a four punch combination!#CL#
Parker moves into the clinch.
Parker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McCallum letting Parker take a breather here.
McCallum is trying to break the clinch but Parker has him pressed against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Parker misses with an elbow over the top.#T3#
Parker lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Ryan McCallum has been cut.
Parker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Parker misses with an elbow over the top.
Parker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McCallum walks away with a smile on his face. Parker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Parker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parker tries to clinch there but McCallum circles away.
McCallum tries to bum rush Parker with a series of wild strikes but Parker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McCallum lands with a nice combination. Parker backs away looking to recover.
A jab from McCallum finds it's way through Parker's defenses. #CUT2#Samuel Parker's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
McCallum lands with a right hand.
McCallum scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice jab there from McCallum. #T4#
McCallum lands a really nice looking cross but Parker seems unphased. #CUT2#Jeez, Samuel Parker's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
McCallum throws a right and a left that both miss.
Parker tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McCallum manages to circle out of the way.
Parker tries a low kick but McCallum avoids it.
McCallum lands an overhand right.
A nice combination there by McCallum.
McCallum lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McCallum.
Parker dodges the punch combination from McCallum.
McCallum looks winded!
McCallum throws a predictable looking body shot #CL#
and Parker moves into the clinch.
McCallum is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCallum avoids a wild elbow strike from Parker.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan McCallum dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Parker dodges the punch combination from McCallum.
McCallum cracks Parker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Parker lands a nice looking kick to the body. McCallum takes a step back to recover.
Ryan McCallum seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCallum goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McCallum is working the combinations to good effect here.
Parker ducks right into an uppercut from McCallum.
McCallum lands a jab.
McCallum lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McCallum has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCallum swinging wildly here.
McCallum is breathing heavily.#TD#
Parker looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T1#
Parker sitting in guard here, content to control.
Parker's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Parker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCallum swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Parker 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Parker drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Parker jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Parker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McCallum has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
McCallum has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Parker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Parker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McCallum throws a right and a left that both miss.
Parker takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T3#
McCallum rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Parker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Parker is looking to counter the offense by McCallum and move into the clinch.
McCallum lands a lovely overhand right.
Parker tries to move into range but McCallum moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McCallum misses with a jab, cross combination.
McCallum is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
McCallum lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Parker circles away quickly and effectively.
McCallum lands an overhand right.
McCallum misses with a double jab #CL#
and Parker holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Parker content to slow the pace in the clinch. #TD#
Parker manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Parker is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but McCallum frees his head nicely. Oh but Parker has switched to an armbar! McCallum is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Samuel Parker!

Event: ENIGMA 228
Date: Nov 23, 2024

#R1#
Frost walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Walsh misses with a body kick.
Walsh looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Frost wants to counter the offense by Walsh and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Frost moves into range and clinches up with Walsh.
Frost misses with an elbow over the top.
Nice elbow from Frost. #CUT2#It looks like Darcy Walsh has been cut.
Walsh wants to break the clinch but can't.
Walsh scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Walsh leaning against his opponent.
Walsh is trying to force a seperation but Frost has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Frost gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Walsh wants to get back to striking at distance but Frost won't allow it.
Walsh managing to block the knees to the body from Frost. #T1#
Walsh working hard to break the clinch.
Frost stalling in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Frost blocks an uppercut.
Walsh tries to circle away but Frost has him pinned against the cage.
Frost is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Walsh wants to break the clinch but can't.
Frost throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Frost blocks the elbow strike.
Walsh is trying to force a seperation but Frost has the dominant position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
Walsh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2##CL2#
Frost closes the distance and clinches.
Frost lands an elbow inside.
Frost throws an elbow that misses.
Walsh managing to block the knees to the body from Frost.
Come on Frost - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Frost stalling the fight.
Walsh blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Frost misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Walsh.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Frost lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T3#
Walsh scores with a hook to the body.
Walsh avoids a wild elbow strike from Frost.
Frost leaning his opponent against the cage.
Frost lands an elbow inside that Walsh shrugs off.
Frost tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Frost. #CUT2#Darcy Walsh's cut is getting worse.
Walsh throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Frost just misses with a elbow thrown towards Walsh's brow.
Frost taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Frost tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Walsh on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Walsh's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T4#
Walsh avoids a wild elbow strike from Frost.
Walsh is trying to break the clinch but Frost is controlling him.
Frost lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #BC#
Walsh breaks from the clinch.
Walsh misses with a straight right.
Frost has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut lands for Walsh. That snapped Frost's head back.
A big left from Walsh misses.
Frost tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Frost clinches with his opponent.
Walsh wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abram Frost dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darcy Walsh's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Frost tries to clinch but Walsh is having none of it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Frost in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Frost needs to keep his hands up - Walsh had a free shot at his head there.
Darcy Walsh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Walsh looks to land a left hand but Frost moved out of range nicely.
Walsh misses with a looping right.
Frost tries to counter with a clinch but Walsh shakes him off and moves away.
Walsh looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Frost instigates a clinch. #BC#
Walsh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Frost clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost leaning against his opponent.
Frost has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Walsh seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Frost can turn it around.
Walsh taking a breather. #BC#
Walsh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Walsh falls off balance throwing a combination #CL2#
and Frost counters by clinching up. #T1#
Knees in the clinch landing for Frost.
Walsh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Frost is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Walsh looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Frost stalling against the cage.
Frost slowing the pace effectively.
Frost leaning his opponent against the cage.
Frost receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Frost pushes off an throws an elbow but Walsh leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T2#
Walsh can't break the clinch.
Walsh takes a knee right on the jaw!
Frost with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Frost is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Walsh on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Walsh pressing his opponent against the cage.
Frost pressing his opponent against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Walsh takes a knee to the side of the body. #T3#
Walsh blocks an elbow strike from Frost.
Walsh blocks an elbow strike.
A short body shot lands from Walsh as the two fighters clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Frost.
Frost pressing his opponent against the cage.
Walsh has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Walsh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Walsh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Walsh misses with a looping left.
Crunch! Walsh slams his shin into Frost's torso.#T4#
No joy there for Walsh, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL2#
Frost closes the distance and clinches.
Walsh can't break the clinch.
Walsh wants to get back to striking at distance but Frost won't allow it.
Frost misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Walsh.
Frost pressing his opponent against the cage.
Frost misses with an elbow over the top.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frost has Walsh pushed against the cage.
Frost trying to land knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abram Frost showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Darcy Walsh'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Walsh thows a left - swing and a miss!
Frost steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Walsh.
Walsh throws a jab but it's blocked by Frost.
Walsh looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Walsh sets himself, and Frost steps forward looking for the clinch! Walsh avoids it this time.
Walsh with a hook.
Walsh misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost blocks a head kick by Walsh.
Frost tries to counter with a clinch but Walsh shakes him off and moves away.
Walsh throws a left and a right that both miss #CL2#
and Frost counters by clinching up.
Frost landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Frost tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Walsh avoids it.#T1#
Frost dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Frost is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Frost trying to land knees to the body.
Walsh takes a knee right on the jaw!
Frost holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Frost tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Frost is stalling here.
Frost lands an elbow that stopped Walsh in his tracks for a moment.
Walsh avoids a wild elbow strike from Frost.#T2#
Walsh scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Frost pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Frost lands a knee to the head.
Frost keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Walsh's efforts to push away.
Walsh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Walsh is trying to force a seperation but Frost has the dominant position.
Stalling in the clinch from Frost.
Walsh blocks an elbow strike from Frost. #T3#
Walsh on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Frost throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Walsh blocks it with crossed arms.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC#
Walsh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Frost darts in trying to clinch
and Walsh counters with a straight right hand.
Walsh connects with a nice looking jab.
Walsh throws a looping overhand right but Frost ducks down to avoid it.
Frost tries to counter with a clinch but Walsh shakes him off and moves away.
Walsh looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T4##CL2#
Frost moves into range and clinches up with Walsh.
Walsh avoids the elbow strike from Frost, against the cage.
Frost blocks a body shot from Walsh.
Frost lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Frost is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Walsh is defending well for now.
Walsh tries a body shot but Frost blocks it.
Darcy Walsh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Walsh working hard to break the clinch.
Walsh blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
Walsh breaks from the clinch.
Darcy Walsh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A punch combination from Walsh misses. #CL2#
Frost gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Abram Frost is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walsh tries to break the clinch but Frost is controlling the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abram Frost comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Frost 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abram Frost!
In defeat, Darcy Walsh stepped up to the mic, saying 'I aint even know I had a fight today so it don't count you slurry. Time for some nangs'.

Event: JF 21 - Watcher vs Jacobs
Date: Nov 23, 2024

#R1#
Hayes misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Boone counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hayes!
Hayes is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Boone is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Hayes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee warns Hayes that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hayes is looking to get to half guard.
Boone avoids the attempt from Hayes to control.
A nice elbow there by Boone.
Hayes sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Boone drops an elbow to the side of Hayes's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Boone in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Boone is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hayes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boone. #T1##SUB#
Hayes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boone content to control rather than advance.
Hayes trying to control from the bottom.
Hayes is looking for a sweep. Boone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Hayes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Hayes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boone pulls his head out easily. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Boone frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hayes regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boone has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Boone unloading with bombs!
Hayes is trying desperately to improve position.
Boone content just to control the position here.
Hayes is in all sorts of trouble here. #T3#
Boone controlling the position easily from mount.
Hayes reaches up to try and control the position but Boone seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Hayes rolls and tries to escape and now Boone has his back!
Boone punishes Hayes with strikes from the back mount. #SUB2#
Hayes defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Boone keeps control of the position easily here as Hayes tries to buck him off. #T4#
Hayes can't escape the position.
Boone lands punches and elbows. #SUB2#
Boone working for the choke.
Hayes is really stuck here. #SUB2#
Boone has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Hayes is defending well but eventually Boone manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Hayes has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ben Boone!
Ben Boone bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: FCL66 Kowalski v Nurmagomedov
Date: Nov 22, 2024

#R1#
Harris shoots in looking for a takedown but Rank manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Harris's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And Rank tries to counter it with a takedown but Harris pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Harris changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rank tries to avoid it but Harris manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rank to the ground. Rank escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Rank. That snapped Harris's head back.
Rank misses with a hook. Harris ducked under it nicely.
Harris moves away from the strike by Rank.
Harris attempts a counter takedown but Rank avoids it well and moves away.
Harris shoots in for a takedown but Rank shows good takedown defense.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rank! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Harris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rank scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Harris misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rank throws out a counter right but Harris avoids it with no problem.
Harris seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Rank shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Harris really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rank advances position into side control!
Rank controls the position from side control.#T1#
Harris is looking for a sweep.
Harris is pushing Rank's head away, looking to escape. Rank manages to hold on to the position though.
Harris being controlled for a moment. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Let's hope that Rank has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
It looks like Rank 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.#SUB2#
Rank wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Harris, who protects the arm well.
Rank wants to control but Harris is keeping him busy. #T3#
Harris gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Rank is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Harris has managed to free his arm - good work.
Harris tries to kick Rank off but Rank keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rank displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Harris. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rank throws the left hand but Harris avoids the punch easily.
Rank showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Harris.
Rank changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Harris shoots in for a takedown but Rank shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Rank looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Harris!
Harris tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rank wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rank is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harris struggling a bit here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ftank Rank dominated that round.
That's time! Harris's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Harris looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A low kick from Harris misses #TD2#
and Rank counters with a nice double leg into side control. Harris won't be happy with that.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Rank is continuing to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rank wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Harris wants to control but Rank postures up.#SUB2#
Rank tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rank has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
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.
Rank is breathing heavily.
Harris is looking to regain half guard here but Rank keeps moving and retains side control.
Harris seems a little lost for a moment, as Rank dominates the positioning.
Harris is trying to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rank thows a left - swing and a miss!
Harris changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Harris with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Rank to counter with a crisp jab.
Harris throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rank counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Rank as he connects with a hook.#TD2#
Rank shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Harris manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
Harris looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rank controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Harris tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Harris can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rank controls the pace.#SUB#
Harris looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rank works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Harris is looking to control Rank's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Harris avoid being mounted?
Harris missing with punches from the bottom.
Harris won't allow Rank to pass to mount. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Harris looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB2#
Rank is looking for a kimura here.
Harris is looking for a sweep. Rank is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rank stops Harris from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Harris pushes Rank up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Harris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ftank Rank showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Harris closes the distance and clinches up with Rank, looking for a takedown. Harris pushes Rank against the cage but Rank circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ftank Rank is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Harris shoots for a double leg takedown but Rank sprawls well. He's pushed Harris's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Harris takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Frank Harris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rank lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Harris closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Rank counters with a takedown into side control.
Harris is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris trying to remain calm as Rank controls from the top position.
Rank's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Harris is trying to buck Rank off.
Rank taking a breather here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Frank Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
Rank shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rank showed some decent athleticism there.
Rank takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rank is controlling the pace.
Rank wants to pass the guard but Harris is defending well. #T3#
Harris pushes Rank off looking to stand but Rank dives back in and keeps control.
Rank sitting and controlling from the half guard. #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.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Rank.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Harris misses with a wild body shot.
Rank tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Harris wants to clinch.
Harris tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rank manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harris looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Frank Harris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Harris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Harris or perhaps it was just good defense by Rank, which made it look bad.
Rank feints the counter takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ftank Rank comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rank 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ftank Rank!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 122
Date: Nov 16, 2024

#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Conner.
Taer Florendo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Florendo looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Florendo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Florendo or perhaps it was just good defense by Conner, which made it look bad.
Conner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A low kick lands for Conner.
Conner connects with a leg kick.
Florendo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Conner scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Conner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conner thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Florendo if he has to take too many more of those. #CL2#
Conner instigates a clinch.
Conner taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Conner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Florendo backwards. #T1#
Conner lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Conner scores with a shot to the side of Florendo's head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Conner obliges.
Conner scores with a knee to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Conner - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Conner.
The referee calls for Conner to work.
A nice right hand lands inside from Conner.
Conner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Conner tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Conner stalls.
Florendo jumps guard but Conner turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
A short right from Conner on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Florendo takes an elbow to the temple.
A hook to the body from Conner.
Conner avoiding damage.
Conner tries a body shot but Florendo blocks it.
Conner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Conner displaying some good clinch control by pressing Florendo up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Conner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Conner stalling in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Conner.
Conner controlling the action here for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nikolas Conner.
That kick from Conner tenderised Florendo's leg. Florendo is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
Florendo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Conner chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Conner. That's going to slow Florendo down.
Conner scores with a nice head shot.
Conner throws a series of punches but Florendo avoids them all with ease.
Florendo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Conner counters with a low kick, right behind Florendo 's knee.
We've been informed that Conner has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taer Florendo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Florendo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #ROC2#Florendo is rocked!
Conner throws a head kick that half lands.
Oh Florendo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Florendo is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Conner Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Florendo is out cold, face down on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Nikolas Conner!

Event: ENIGMA 227
Date: Nov 16, 2024

#R1#
Irwin connects with a leg kick.
Irwin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lang tries a quick counter leg kick but Irwin is wise to it.
Irwin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Irwin wants it to stay on the feet.
Irwin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Irwin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lang can pounce on him.
Lang goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lang lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Irwin throws a leg kick
and Lang counters with a slapping leg kick. #CL#
Irwin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Irwin pushes off an throws an elbow but Lang leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lang blocks an elbow strike.
Irwin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lang's face. #CUT#It looks like Van Lang has been cut.
Irwin keeps control of Lang as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Irwin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lang leaning against his opponent. #T1#
Lang blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lang with a knee to the head.
Irwin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lang on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lang avoiding damage as Irwin throws knees to the body.
Lang has had enough of the clinch but Irwin keeps him there for the moment.
Lang blocks the elbow strike.
Lang slows down the pace here.
Lang being controlled against the cage.#T2#
Irwin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lang avoids a wild elbow strike from Irwin.
Irwin avoiding damage.
Lang misses with an elbow strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lang takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Irwin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Irwin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lang has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lang is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T3#
Irwin misses with an elbow strike.
Lang looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Irwin avoids a wild elbow strike from Lang.
Lang wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lang blocks an elbow strike.
Lang blocks the elbow strike.
Lang is trying to maintain a safe position but Irwin gets an underhook and turns Lang into the cage.
Irwin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lang.
Irwin stalls.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Irwin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T4#
Irwin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Irwin throws an elbow but it misses.
Irwin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lang managing to block the knees to the body from Irwin.
Lang avoids the elbow strike from Irwin, against the cage.
Irwin effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Irwin pushes off an throws an elbow but Lang leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Irwin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shawn Irwin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Van Lang's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Lang circles away from the clinch attempt.
Irwin blocks a head kick by Lang.
Irwin has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#CL#
Irwin moves into range and clinches up with Lang.
Lang dodges an elbow strike from Irwin.
Lang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Irwin avoids it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Irwin.
Irwin's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Irwin for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Irwin misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irwin scores a nice knee to the body.
Irwin stalling in the clinch. #T1#
Irwin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Irwin's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Shawn Irwin.
Irwin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lang feints a counter leg kick.
Irwin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lang.
Irwin tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lang counters with a leg kick.
Irwin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lang.
Irwin tries a head kick but it misses.
Lang thumps Irwin with a low kick.#CL#
Irwin rushes Lang and presses him up against the cage.
Irwin content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lang dodges an elbow strike from Irwin.
Irwin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lang can do to turn this around?#T2#
Irwin throws an elbow that misses.
The referee calls for Irwin to work.
Irwin tries to land a knee to the head but Lang blocks with his arms.
Irwin taking a breather.
Lang blocks an elbow strike from Irwin.
Lang dodges an elbow strike from Irwin.
Lang managing to block the knees to the body from Irwin.
Lang trying to stall but Irwin improves his position.
Stalling in the clinch from Lang. #T3#
The referee is keeping an eye on Irwin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Irwin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lang is defending well for now.
Irwin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Irwin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lang avoids it.
Lang slowing the pace effectively.
With the fighters up against the cage, Irwin throws an elbow but misses.
Shawn Irwin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Irwin misses with a knee strike.
Lang is trying to break the clinch but Irwin has him pressed against the cage.
Irwin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lang.
A bit of stalling here from Lang. #T4#
Irwin misses with a knee to the head.
Irwin throws an elbow but it misses.
Lang misses with a knee strike.
Irwin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Irwin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Lang's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Irwin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Irwin leaning against his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lang dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Irwin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lang is defending well for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shawn Irwin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Van Lang's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Lang scores with a kick to the midsection.
Irwin doesn't manage to clinch there - Lang circles away.
Irwin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lang appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lang lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Irwin tries to clinch up
and Lang counters with a slapping leg kick.
Irwin wants to clinch up but Lang keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lang throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Irwin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lang feints a counter leg kick.
Irwin moves in looking to clinch but Lang pushes him off.#T1#
Irwin moves in looking to clinch but Lang pushes him off.
Irwin lands with a nice body kick.
Irwin looks to clinch
and Lang counters with an inside leg kick.
Van Lang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Irwin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Irwin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lang counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Irwin tries to close the distance and clinch but Lang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lang moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lang only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Irwin doesn't manage to clinch there - Lang circles away. #T2#
Irwin checks a leg kick.#CL#
Irwin moves into the clinch.
Lang dodges an elbow strike from Irwin.
Irwin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lang avoids it.
Irwin pressing his opponent against the cage.
Lang trying to stall but Irwin improves his position.
Irwin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lang is defending well for now.
Irwin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lang wants to get back to striking at distance but Irwin won't allow it. #T3#
Irwin throws an elbow but it misses.
Lang is struggling to control the position.
Irwin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lang is defending well for now.
Van Lang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Irwin lands an elbow just above Lang 's eye.
Irwin misses with an elbow strike.
Irwin trying to land knees to the body.
Irwin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lang avoids it.
Stalling in the clinch from Lang.
Irwin's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Irwin slowing the pace effectively.#T4#
Irwin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lang wants to stall.
Lang tries to land knees in the clinch but Irwin avoids the damage to the body.
Lang is trying to break free.
The referee calls for Irwin to work.
Irwin looking to throw knees to the head but Lang is blocking nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lang trying to land knees to the body.
Shawn Irwin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lang using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Irwin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Van Lang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Irwin 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Irwin!

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

#R1##TD2#
Bubu feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Gibbs is looking to stand back up but Bubu counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Gibbs. #REVR#
Gibbs tries to roll over but Bubu keeps him under control.
Gibbs wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Bubu has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Gibbs defend it? Bubu steps over the head and cranks it - Gibbs is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Bubu!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Phisi Bubu!
Phisi Bubu decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 16, 2024

#R1#
Mcclain throws a head kick but Bonga moves out of range.
Bonga with the counter takedown but Mcclain avoids it easily.
Bonga looks to score with a jab to the body but Mcclain is just out of range.#TD2#
Bonga fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mcclain sprawls well initially but Bonga persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Mcclain looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bonga lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bonga lands strikes from half guard.
Bonga is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bonga prevents Mcclain from improving his position.
Bonga working over Mcclain with some ground and pound. Mcclain looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mcclain is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bonga pulls his head out easily.
Bonga scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bonga has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Bonga looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcclain tries to roll over but Bonga keeps him under control.#T1#
Mcclain won't allow Bonga to pass to mount. #SUB#
Mcclain looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Mcclain looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bonga stalling.
Bonga is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mcclain!
Bonga manages to capitalize on a mistake by Mcclain to take his back!
Mcclain is trying to break free.
Well, with Bonga on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Mcclain is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Bonga is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Mcclain defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T2#
Bonga lands a shot to the body. #SUB2#
Bonga is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Mcclain knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Mcclain for a finish.
Bonga scores with punches to the body.
Bonga really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Mcclain.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcclain is really stuck here.
Bonga is landing with strikes from the back.
Mcclain is really stuck here. #SUB2#
Bonga has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Mcclain is in real trouble here. Bonga gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Mcclain is tapping out! Bonga wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Omar Bonga!

Event: FCL - 64
Date: Nov 14, 2024

#R1#
Rank takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rank fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sutherland avoids it really well and circles away.
Sutherland shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rank as he avoids it easily.
Rank changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Laddy Sutherland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body kick there by Sutherland.
Sutherland scores with a spinning back kick!#TD#
Rank fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sutherland sprawls well initially but Rank persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Sutherland kicks off Rank and gets to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rank crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sutherland - the referee stops the clock and Rank gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sutherland. Rank manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Rank takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice defenses there by Sutherland.
Sutherland stuns Rank with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Sutherland lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sutherland lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sutherland comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sutherland stuns Rank with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Good leg kick by Sutherland.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sutherland! #CUT2#It looks like Ftank Rank has been cut.
Rank throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sutherland sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sutherland let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rank shoots and misses
enabling Sutherland to counter with a crisp jab.
Sutherland defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rank.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ftank Rank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rank is breathing heavily.
Sutherland paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sutherland comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sutherland throws a head kick that Rank semi-blocks.
Sutherland looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sutherland buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sutherland delivers a nice body kick.
Sutherland closes the distance and lands a one-two.#TD#
Rank closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rank lands in his opponent's guard.

Sutherland has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Rank has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Sutherland lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rank backwards. #BC2#
Sutherland's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Rank throws the left hand but Sutherland avoids the punch easily.
Sutherland scores with a jab to the body.
Rank throws an off balance right hand
and Sutherland counters with a nice leg kick.
Rank looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sutherland slips a straight right by Rank.
Sutherland fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Sutherland finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #CL2#
Sutherland gets a clinch.
A short right from Sutherland.
Sutherland throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sutherland's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Come on Sutherland - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T4#
Stalling in the clinch from Sutherland.
Sutherland receives a warning from the referee for stalling.#BC2#
Sutherland manages to break the clinch.
Sutherland keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CL2#
Sutherland pushes Rank up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Sutherland escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sutherland slips under a jab.
Rank swings widly with a right hand
and Sutherland cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rank is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Sutherland's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sutherland works Rank's body with a nice hook.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sutherland.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Laddy Sutherland dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ftank Rank's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Rank with a poor takedown
and Sutherland counters with an outside leg kick.
A solid body kick from Sutherland.
Sutherland throws a front kick that sends Rank stumbling back into the cage.
Rank will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Crunch! Sutherland slams his shin into Rank's torso.
Sutherland lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rank takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sutherland has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sutherland, as that shot connected.
Rank shoots and misses
and Sutherland counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sutherland lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rank backs up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sutherland throws out a powerful jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sutherland closes the distance and lands a one-two.#ROC2#Rank is rocked!#T1#
Sutherland ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Oh Rank is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Sutherland forces Rank back against the cage and clinches.
Rank seems to have got his legs back now.
Sutherland stalling in the clinch.
Sutherland stops a takedown attempt from Rank.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ftank Rank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sutherland taking a breather.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sutherland.
Sutherland pushes Rank back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rank has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sutherland after a bit of a struggle.
Sutherland is pressed up against the cage. Rank has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sutherland down to the mat. Sutherland avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sutherland has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rank takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sutherland lands a really nice looking cross but Rank seems unphased. #T2#
Sutherland works Rank's body with a nice hook.
Sutherland throws a front kick that sends Rank stumbling back into the cage.
Danga de danga de dang - Sutherland scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sutherland lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rank will feel that in the morning.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rank crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sutherland - the referee stops the clock and Rank gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sutherland. Rank manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Laddy Sutherland seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sutherland lands with a kick to the temple. Rank shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The fighters circle, before Sutherland throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Rank's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Sutherland lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Laddy Sutherland!
Laddy Sutherland decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: JF 17 - Rey vs Silva
Date: Nov 13, 2024

#R1#
Hayes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Malone seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hayes tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Malone counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hayes!
You can see the frustration on Hayes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Malone stalls from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayes is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Hayes manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hayes prevents Malone from improving his position.
Malone keeping control of the position.
Hayes thows a huge punch but Malone dodges it nicely.
Malone controlling the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malone wants to get back to full guard.
Hayes trying to control from half guard but Malone is working away.
Malone keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T2#
Malone has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Malone gets full guard.
Malone keeping moving, preventing Hayes from controlling successfully.
Malone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Malone pulls Hayes in close to prevent any damage.
Malone continues to stall.#T3#
Malone can't keep his opponent in guard - Hayes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Malone is holding on to half guard well.
Malone tries to get to full guard but Hayes has control of the leg.
Malone is doing well to control the position and prevent Hayes from advancing to side control.
Malone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Malone is positioning himself well to prevent Hayes advancing to mount. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hayes tries to clinch there but Malone circles away.
Malone moves out of range of the leg kick from Hayes.
Malone lands a two punch combo.
Hayes moves in looking to clinch but Malone pushes him off.#TD#
Malone manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hayes on his heels. He'll look to pass Hayes's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB2#
Hayes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Malone avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hayes being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Hayes pushes a forearm under Malone's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Malone is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Korbin Hayes!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 118
Date: Nov 09, 2024

#R1##TD#
Smith shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Log is trying to defend but Smith finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Smith takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Log felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SU#
Smith decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #TD2#
Log gets a double leg takedown into Smith's guard.
Log has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Smith is proving hard to escape from.
Smith definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Smith keeping full guard, as Log tries to pass.
Log working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Log throws a big right hand that misses. #SU2#
Log stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Log. #T1##SU2#
Log decides to stand up, so the ref orders Smith to his feet. #TD2#
Log closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Smith did well to prevent Log getting side control.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Log.
Log is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Smith manages to get to full guard.
Log throws an elbow that misses. Smith uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Log's guard. Nice move by Smith!#REVR##SU#
Smith stands up from Log's guard - Smith perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Log decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T2#
Log stops Smith from getting back to his feet.
Smith keeping hold of Log's head, controlling as best he can.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Log throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Log missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Log is trying to control the action in half guard but Smith is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Log not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Smith is doing well to control the position and prevent Log from advancing to side control.
Log passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Smith!
Smith manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Log looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Smith keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Log thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
Smith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Log tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Smith.
Log throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Log sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.
Log not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Log throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Log throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Log thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Log thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SU2#
Log stands up from half guard. #TD2#
Log manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Smith on his heels. He'll look to pass Smith's guard now, I'm sure.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Log is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hotsi Log dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Smith shoots for a takedown but Log saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Log fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Smith gets a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Log pushes Smith off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Log shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Smith napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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!
The strikes coming from Log are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Log sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Smith is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #SU2#
Log stands up and beckons Smith to his feet.
Smith tries for a takedown but Log sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Log scores with a head kick.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Log sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Log dives in and scores a takedown into Smith's guard.
Log loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Log wants to stand and escape but instead Smith has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##SU#
Smith decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Danga de danga de dang - Log scores with a four punch combination!
Log looks to clinch #TD#
and Smith counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smith.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU#
Smith stands and steps away. Log gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Smith. #T2#
Smith moves into full mount!
Smith with a couple of short strikes.
Smith takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Log has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smith lands a big elbow.
Smith cracks Log with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Smith lands a couple of good shots and Log has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB#
Log showing good submission defense here. #SUB#
Smith working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T3##SUB#
Smith working for a choke but Log is defending well.
Smith scores with punches and elbows. #SUB#
Smith is persistently looking for the submission but Log is defending it well.
Smith cracks Log with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Log from the back mount here, looking to soften him up. #T4#
Log is trapped and Smith is scoring with shots to the head and body.
James Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith is landing with strikes from the back.
Log is trying to get back to his feet but Smith has full control of the position and if anything, Log has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Smith lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Log is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Log is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Log covers up after that shot from Smith.
Log tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Smith dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Log sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Log tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Horrible takedown attempt by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Log, which made it look bad. #TD#
Smith darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Smith with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Log punching from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Log is looking to escape.
Log trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up.
Smith not doing much here. #T1##ES2#
Log kicks off Smith and gets to his feet. #TD#
Smith closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Smith lands in his opponent's guard.
Log is looking to stand back up but Smith counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Log. #REVB##SUB#
Smith is trying to work for a kimura but Log is defending well. #ES2#
Log kicks Smith off and gets back to his feet.#T2#
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Log sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Log lands with a kick to the temple. Smith shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Log throws a head kick that half lands.
Log takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Smith. #SUB#
Smith is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Log is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Smith takes a little break here. Log wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SU#
Smith stands up and beckons Log to his feet. #T3#
Smith goes for a double leg but Log avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Log continues to drive forward.
Log throws a counter combo.
Log lands a nice elbow. #BC2#
Log escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Smith enables Log to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Smith manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Smith is adopting a defensive guard.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck. #SU2#
Log decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Smith, up you get! #T4#
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Log circles away.
A nice combination there by Log.
Smith takes a kick to the side of the head.
Log feints and then cracks Smith's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith goes for a double leg but Log avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Log continues to drive forward.
Despite the aggression on Log's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Log lands an elbow inside.
Log lands an elbow inside.
Smith is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Log is defending well.#BC2#
Log breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Log stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Log wants it to stay on the feet.
Log scores with a head kick. Smith tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CL2#
Log closes the distance and clinches.
Smith is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Log is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hotsi Log comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Log 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hotsi Log!

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