Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 31, 2025

#R1#
Gracie takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gracie looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Baxxter sprawls well. Baxxter wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Gracie walks into a stiff left hand from Baxxter.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Baxxter counters with a left to the body.
Good exchange - Baxxter coming out on top.#CUT#It looks like Rafael Gracie has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baxxter lands with a nice body punch.
Rafael Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baxxter is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Baxxter shuts the power down on Gracie. Lights out, game over! Baxxter is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hans Peter Baxxter!
A relieved looking Hans Peter Baxxter thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 30, 2025

#R1#
Daerji tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Buktot defends well and Daerji ends up having to push Buktot into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Daerji looking to score a takedown here. Buktot is defending well but Daerji drives through and ends up in Buktot's guard.
Buktot is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Daerji postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Daerji showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Daerji advances position into side control!
Buktot parries the strikes from Daerji easily there. Daerji is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Buktot to escape. #SUB2#
Daerji swings around for an armbar but Buktot sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Daerji's guard.#SUB2#
Daerji escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Buktot gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Daerji controlling Buktot's posture. #SUB2#
Daerji has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Buktot is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Daerji.
Daerji sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Daerji makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Daerji.#T3##SUB2#
Daerji is looking for a triangle but Buktot pushes his legs off easily.
Buktot knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Daerji on the ground.
Daerji is adopting a defensive guard.
Daerji has a closed guard, preventing Buktot from standing up. #SUB2#
Buktot got a little sloppy there for a moment and Daerji has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Buktot has managed to get both his arms back between Daerji's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Daerji looking for a sweep. Not yet Daerji, not yet.
Daerji is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Daerji landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Daerji throwing shots but Buktot is blocking nicely.
Daerji missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Daerji controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xi Daerji dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Daerji fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Buktot quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Buktot keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Buktot swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Daerji throws a sloppy head kick
and Buktot counters with a solid body kick. #TD#
Buktot throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Daerji tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Buktot is in Daerji's guard.

Daerji scrambles and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daerji shoots in for a double leg but Buktot sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Buktot is looking to counter with a body kick.
Dawindi Buktot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xi Daerji.
Buktot defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Daerji.
Daerji closes the distance but Buktot moves to the side
and Buktot counters with a nice body kick. #T1#
Buktot keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Buktot thinks about countering with a body kick.
Some wild striking there from Daerji.
Buktot quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Daerji.
Daerji is breathing heavily.
Buktot defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Daerji.
Buktot quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Daerji misses with a body kick.#T2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Daerji is defended easily by Buktot.
Daerji misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Buktot is looking to counter with a body kick.
Daerji tries to land a front kick but Buktot steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Daerji shoots in but no luck this time.
Daerji dives in for a single leg takedown but Buktot sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T3#
Buktot fails with a takedown attempt.
Buktot shoots in and drives through. Daerji sprawls well.
Daerji fails with a takedown attempt.
Daerji tries to clinch up.
It looked like Buktot was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Buktot fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Daerji steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Buktot.
Buktot stuffs the takedown attempt from Daerji. Daerji gets slowly back to his feet.
Buktot thinks about countering with a body kick.#T4#
Nice takedown defense from Buktot. No joy for Daerji on that attempt.
Daerji throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Buktot counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Buktot.
Buktot lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Buktot advances to half guard.
Daerji is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Buktot trying to control from half guard but Daerji is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dawindi Buktot dominated that second round.
That's time! Buktot's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Daerji lands a two punch combo.
Daerji shoots for a takedown but Buktot saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Daerji shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Daerji shoots in but Buktot avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dawindi Buktot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xi Daerji.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daerji shoots in looking for a takedown. Buktot tries to sprawl out of it but Daerji keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Buktot manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1##TD#
Daerji gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Buktot has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Daerji takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Daerji is trying to control the position but Buktot postures up.
Daerji keeping moving, preventing Buktot from controlling successfully.
Buktot won't allow Daerji to sweep him here.
Daerji keeping moving, preventing Buktot from controlling successfully. #T2#
Daerji is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Buktot wants to control from the top but Daerji keeps moving.
Daerji is controlling Buktot's posture.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Daerji.
And Buktot counters with a quick kick to the body but Daerji blocks it.
Daerji tries to bum rush Buktot with a series of wild strikes but Buktot uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Buktot tried to counter with a leg kick but Daerji avoided it.#T3#
Daerji fails with a takedown attempt.
Buktot jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Buktot avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It appears Buktot was looking to counter with a kick there.
Buktot stuffs the takedown.
Xi Daerji seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Daerji closes the distance and clinches.
Buktot is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Daerji is defending well.
Buktot tries to score a body lock takedown but Daerji shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T4#
Stalling in the clinch from Daerji.
Daerji with an attempt at a knee that misses. #TD2#
Daerji pulls guard effortlessly.
Daerji keeping moving, preventing Buktot from controlling successfully.
Daerji looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Buktot got a little sloppy there for a moment and Daerji has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Buktot has managed to get both his arms back between Daerji's legs - danger averted.
Daerji keeping moving, preventing Buktot from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Xi Daerji.
I think Daerji 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xi Daerji!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 29, 2025

#R1#
Fairtex misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yurchon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Yurchon tests Fairtex's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yurchon lands an overhand right.#ROC#Fairtex is rocked!
Yurchon connects with a body shot.
Fairtex is still on wobbly legs! Can Yurchon finish him?
Yurchon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yurchon lands a nice shot to the body.
Fairtex looks winded!
Yurchon throws an uppercut from hell that sends Fairtex clean off his feet! He's out cold! Yurchon stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sumar Yurchon!
Sumar Yurchon took some time post fight to say the following; 'This idiot Yael Raymond thought he could beat me. Get wrecked kid. I'm not even close to the best Yurchon around, just imagine if you fought Kenny, bitch.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 29, 2025

#R1##KD#
Drake drops Magomedsharipov with a left and a right! Oh, Magomedsharipov is hurt - Drake dives into side control looking to finish!
Magomedsharipov looks winded!
Drake in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drake taking a breather here.
Magomedsharipov on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #ROC#Magomedsharipov is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drake scoring with punches and elbows.
Magomedsharipov is still in real trouble! Can Drake finish him?
Drake scoring with punches and elbows.
Drake cracks Magomedsharipov with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Drake immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Magomedsharipov is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Drake!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Drake!
Bobby Drake thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 28, 2025

#R1##TD#
Gracie looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gracie looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Duck is looking to escape.
Duck makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Duck.
Gracie prevents Duck from getting back to his feet.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Duck holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Duck wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Duck wants to stand up but Gracie is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Duck closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Duck connects with a combination that backs up Gracie into the cage. Duck lands a flurry of punches that gets past Gracie's guard. Gracie is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Duck bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Long Duck!
Long Duck took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 26, 2025

#R1#
Bryant shoots and misses
and Fairtex counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Bryant misses.
Fairtex fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bryant goes for a double leg but Fairtex avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fairtex continues to drive forward.
Bryant misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Fairtex counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fairtex.
Saekenpai Fairtex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugo Bryant.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fairtex misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bryant.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Fairtex's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bryant tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fairtex manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bryant. #T1#
Fairtex shoots in but Bryant avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A head kick misses from Bryant.
Bryant looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fairtex changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bryant fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Bryant gets tackled into the cage by Fairtex. Fairtex maintains the clinch.
Fairtex landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bryant misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2##TD#
Fairtex pulls guard successfully.
Fairtex lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Fairtex sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fairtex throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bryant works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Fairtex stands and throws Bryant's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bryant looks winded!#SU#
Fairtex decides to stand up, so the ref orders Bryant to his feet.
Bryant misses with a wild combination.
Fairtex went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bryant shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Fairtex counters by moving into the clinch.
Fairtex stalling.
Bryant jumps guard but Fairtex turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Fairtex manages to pull guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fairtex is on top in guard. #REVR#
Fairtex sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
Fairtex'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.#SUB#
Fairtex drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fairtex jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fairtex controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fairtex pushes down on Bryant's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fairtex controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Saekenpai Fairtex dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
No luck for Fairtex with that takedown attempt.
Bryant stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bryant wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Bryant. No joy for Fairtex on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saekenpai Fairtex. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bryant is looking to clinch but Fairtex is avoiding it.
Fairtex shoots in but no luck this time.
Bryant misses with a series of wild punches.
As Bryant tries to get set, Fairtex tries to push him back and clinch up but Bryant manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Fairtex forces Bryant back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Fairtex jumps into guard, dragging Bryant to the mat. #SUB#
Fairtex is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bryant defends well.
Bryant really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fairtex. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fairtex trying to control the position here. #T1#
Bryant must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Fairtex has his foot on Bryant's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bryant works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fairtex manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bryant manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Fairtex controls from within his opponent's guard.
Further stalling from Fairtex.
Bryant is breathing heavily.#T3##SU#
Fairtex decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fairtex.
Bryant closes the distance and clinches up with Fairtex, looking for a takedown. Bryant pushes Fairtex against the cage but Fairtex circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bryant tries for a takedown but Fairtex circles away easily#CL#
and Fairtex counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Fairtex jumps into guard, dragging Bryant to the mat. #SUB#
Fairtex has his foot on Bryant's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bryant works his way back into a safe position though.
Bryant throws an elbow that misses. Fairtex uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bryant's guard. Nice move by Fairtex!#REVR##T4#
Bryant being controlled here, momentarily.
Fairtex works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fairtex sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Fairtex is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bryant sees it coming and defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Saekenpai Fairtex dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Fairtex shoots in for a double leg but Bryant sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bryant misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bryant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bryant throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Fairtex counters by clinching up. #BC#
Fairtex escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fairtex tries for a takedown but Bryant sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bryant let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bryant tries to move into range but Fairtex moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fairtex tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bryant sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fairtex somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saekenpai Fairtex. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant tries to clinch there but Fairtex circles away.
Fairtex pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bryant takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fairtex will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T1#
Fairtex fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bryant throws a head kick that Fairtex semi-blocks.
Saekenpai Fairtex is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Fairtex has closed the distance and engaged Bryant in a clinch. #TD#
Fairtex manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fairtex is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Fairtex is taking a breather. Bryant says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Saekenpai Fairtex overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bryant wants to sweep but Fairtex has passed to side control!
Fairtex will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Bryant avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Fairtex.
Fairtex staying calm.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Fairtex is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T3#
Fairtex really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fairtex misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Fairtex throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB#
Fairtex looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fairtex is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fairtex shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fairtex throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bryant's waist but Bryant gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fairtex off to one side. #CL#
Fairtex rushes Bryant and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hugo Bryant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saekenpai Fairtex is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bryant tries to pull guard but Fairtex won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Saekenpai Fairtex showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fairtex, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saekenpai Fairtex!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 26, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Magomedsharipov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Grappling is breathing heavily.
Magomedsharipov trying to control the position but Grappling is working away.
Grappling prevents Magomedsharipov from moving into mount.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Magomedsharipov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Magomedsharipov working the ground and pound.
Magomedsharipov controls the position.
Grappling is looking to reverse the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Magomedsharipov.
Magomedsharipov working away.#SUB2#
Magomedsharipov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Magomedsharipov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedsharipov grinds an elbow into Grappling's temple.
Magomedsharipov wants to control but Grappling is keeping him busy. #T1##SUB2#
Magomedsharipov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Grappling, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Magomedsharipov is trying to get an arm triangle but Grappling is defending well.
Grappling is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Magomedsharipov off and has taken his back!
Grappling has the hooks in. Magomedsharipov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Grappling looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Magomedsharipov trying to control the action but Grappling just sinks the hooks in. #T2#
Grappling keeps control of the position as Magomedsharipov tries to break free.
Grappling gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Grappling throwing damaging strikes from the back! Magomedsharipov could be in trouble here!
Grappling is punishing Magomedsharipov with strikes - can he finish him?!
Grappling 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.
Magomedsharipov wants to control his opponent's hands but Grappling gets his hands free.
Grappling scores with strikes from the back.
Grappling cracks Magomedsharipov with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Magomedsharipov from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Grappling. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Grappling lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T3#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Grappling controlling the positon.
Magomedsharipov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Grappling lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Grappling punches Magomedsharipov on the ear.
Magomedsharipov trying to get back to his feet but Grappling is in full control for now.
Grappling lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Grappling scores with strikes from the back.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Grappling. #T4#
Grappling is landing with strikes from the back.
Grappling throwing damaging strikes from the back! Magomedsharipov could be in trouble here!
Grappling connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Magomedsharipov to escape the position.
The referee is taking a good look at Magomedsharipov as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Grappling!
Magomedsharipov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grappling. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Magomedsharipov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Grappling drops an elbow to the side of Magomedsharipov's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grappling lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Magomedsharipov is trying to stand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Old Grappling dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Old Grappling's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Grappling gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Grappling is working for a kimura but Magomedsharipov is defending it quite comfortably.
Magomedsharipov tries to get to full guard but Grappling has control of the leg.
Magomedsharipov is trying to stand back up but Grappling is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedsharipov moves into full guard.
Grappling trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedsharipov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Grappling throwing strikes from guard but Magomedsharipov blocks nicely.
Magomedsharipov looking to control. #SUB2#
Magomedsharipov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grappling defends well.#SUB2#
Magomedsharipov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Grappling working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Magomedsharipov looking to control.
Grappling is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magomedsharipov can do to turn this around?
Grappling is in close to Magomedsharipov's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Grappling postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Grappling wants to control from the top but Magomedsharipov keeps moving.
Grappling postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Grappling with a nice head shot there.
Grappling passes into half guard.
Grappling drops an elbow to the side of Magomedsharipov's head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Magomedsharipov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ground and pound from Grappling.
Grappling trying to pass the guard but Magomedsharipov defending well.
Magomedsharipov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Magomedsharipov.#T3##SUB2#
Magomedsharipov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Grappling is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Grappling is in close to Magomedsharipov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Magomedsharipov keeping moving, preventing Grappling from controlling successfully.
Grappling stands up over Magomedsharipov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Grappling is working Magomedsharipov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Grappling working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedsharipov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Grappling trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Magomedsharipov is pulling down on Grappling's head. It's preventing any offense from Grappling, at least for the moment.
Grappling throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Grappling gets caught flat footed, as Magomedsharipov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Grappling throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grappling is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Magomedsharipov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Grappling working for a triangle but Magomedsharipov defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Old Grappling dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Old Grappling's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Magomedsharipov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Magomedsharipov trying to mount his opponent but Grappling defends it.
Magomedsharipov is looking to take a break and control but Grappling is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grappling misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Magomedsharipov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Grappling punching from the bottom.
Magomedsharipov is keen to just control but Grappling is a slippery customer.#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Grappling manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Grappling keeping moving, preventing Magomedsharipov from controlling successfully.
Old Grappling overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Grappling lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Magomedsharipov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Magomedsharipov looking to control.
Grappling working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Magomedsharipov's head.
Magomedsharipov keeping moving, preventing Grappling from controlling successfully.
Grappling trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Grappling preventing the sweep.
Old Grappling is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Grappling 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.
Grappling has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Grappling looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Magomedsharipov is fending him off so far but Grappling persists. Nope, Magomedsharipov circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Magomedsharipov shoots in and gets a takedown into Grappling's guard.
Grappling keeping full guard, as Magomedsharipov tries to pass.
Magomedsharipov is still trying to improve position.#T3#
Magomedsharipov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Magomedsharipov throwing strikes from guard but Grappling blocks nicely.
Magomedsharipov throws a big elbow that misses.
Magomedsharipov trying to control the position from guard on top but Grappling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedsharipov stays in close to Grappling's body and controls the position.
Magomedsharipov wants to control from the top but Grappling keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Magomedsharipov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Grappling looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Grappling closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Grappling lands in his opponent's guard.
Magomedsharipov wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Grappling manages to pass to side control. #T4##REVB#
Magomedsharipov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Grappling looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Magomedsharipov desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Grappling is taking a breather. Magomedsharipov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Magomed Magomedsharipov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Magomed Magomedsharipov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Grappling 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Old Grappling!
Old Grappling really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Hype Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Daerji is defended easily by Soibler.
Daerji doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Daerji walks into a jab.
Soibler misses with a jab, cross combination.
Soibler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Daerji stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Daerji keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Daerji moves into the clinch.
Soibler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Soibler working hard to break the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Soibler has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Soibler drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Daerji gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Daerji keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Soibler's efforts to push away.#T1#
Soibler tries to circle away but Daerji has him pinned against the cage.
Soibler can't break the clinch.
Soibler really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Daerji can't break the clinch.
Soibler wants to break the clinch but can't.
Daerji displaying some good clinch control by pressing Soibler up against the cage.
Soibler can't get the takedown. #BC2#
Daerji breaks from the clinch.
Daerji takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Daerji looks winded!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Soibler lands with a nice combination. Daerji backs away looking to recover.
Soibler scores with a crisp jab that stopped Daerji in his tracks.
Soibler lands a glancing blow to the side of Daerji's head.
Soibler misses with a straight left.
Daerji is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Soibler throws a hook but Daerji blocks it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Soibler, as that shot connected.
The crowd cheers as Soibler lands an impressive looking overhand right. Daerji doesn't seem phased though.
Daerji with a poor takedown
and Soibler counters with a straight right hand.
Daerji tries to land a front kick but Soibler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Daerji uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Soibler.
Daerji takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Soibler lands a right hook to the body.
Daerji on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T3#
Soibler missing with a left hand there. Daerji was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Soibler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daerji manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Soibler.
Soibler misses with an uppercut. Daerji saw that one coming.
A big right from Soibler misses.
Soibler clobbers Daerji with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Soibler lands a jab to the head.
Soibler throws out a loose jab but Daerji uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soibler throws a series of punches but Daerji avoids them all with ease.
Soibler misses with a body shot.
Soibler catches Daerji with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Daerji takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
Daerji drops his hands momentarily and Soibler takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Soibler connects with a right hand. Daerji shakes it off.
Soibler paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice takedown defense from Soibler. No joy for Daerji on that attempt.
Jordan Soibler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xi Daerji.
Daerji throws the kick towards the body but Soibler avoids it.
Daerji takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Soibler is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Soibler throws a series of punches but Daerji moves out of range.
Soibler stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Daerji misses with an uppercut.
Daerji takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A jab lands there for Soibler.#ROC#Daerji is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jordan Soibler dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Soibler scores with a punch to the head.
Daerji is still on wobbly legs! Can Soibler finish him?
Soibler throws an overhand right that drops Daerji like a sack of potatoes! Soibler dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jordan Soibler!
Jordan Soibler spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 24, 2025

#R1#
Beckley with a hook.
Gracie looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Beckley throws a leg kick which misses Gracie's front leg but catches the back leg as Gracie tries to avoid it.
Beckley drops Gracie with a big left hand! Gracie is injured, injured bad! Beckley jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benson Beckley!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 23, 2025

#R1#
Magomedsharipov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bissoma.
Magomed Magomedsharipov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Bissoma.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Magomedsharipov is defended easily by Bissoma.
Bissoma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Magomedsharipov is breathing heavily.
Magomedsharipov takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #KD2#
Bissoma lands a big uppercut and Magomedsharipov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Magomedsharipov looks OK. Bissoma waves Magomedsharipov back to his feet!#ROC2#Magomedsharipov is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bissoma lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Magomedsharipov up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Bissoma from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Magomedsharipov's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yossi Bissoma!
Yossi Bissoma was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 23, 2025

#R1#
Daerji misses with a takedown attempt
and Amiga counters with a nice body kick.
Daerji is breathing heavily.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Amiga enables Daerji to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Amiga manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Amiga working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T1##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Daerji shoots in but no luck this time.
Amiga is trying to counter with his kicks.
Amiga goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Daerji throws a body shot but no joy.
Amiga shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Daerji sprawls well. Daerji wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Amiga gets slowly back to his feet.
Daerji seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Daerji is defended easily by Amiga.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xi Daerji. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Amiga looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Daerji throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Amiga's waist but Amiga gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Daerji off to one side.
Amiga follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Xi Daerji seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Amiga drives through with a takedown into guard.
Daerji is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Amiga dives into side control. #REVR#
Amiga controls the position.#T3#
Amiga trying to control the position but Daerji is working away.
Daerji tries to improve position but can't.
Amiga wants to lay and pray for a moment but Daerji keeps working.
Amiga tries to score with some ground and pound. Daerji controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #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.
Amiga wants to lay and pray for a moment but Daerji keeps working.
Daerji is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Daerji's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Amiga lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amiga content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Amiga is working Daerji over with some ground and pound from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tapad Amiga will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Amiga shoots in for a takedown but Daerji shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Daerji closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Daerji is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Amiga changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Daerji fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Amiga looks for a takedown but Daerji sprawls well.
Xi Daerji has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tapad Amiga.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Amiga changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Daerji looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Amiga working away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Daerji tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here.
Daerji tries to bench press Amiga off him but Amiga keeps the position.
Amiga trying to control the action but Daerji is working from the bottom.
Amiga might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Daerji haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Daerji is trying hard to land a takedown here. Amiga sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Amiga steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Amiga fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Amiga darts in looking for a takedown but Daerji gets double underhooks and turns Amiga into the cage.
Some wild striking there from Daerji. #T3##TD2#
Amiga shoots in and bounces Daerji off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Daerji is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Amiga is looking to work some ground and pound but Daerji has wrist control.#SUB#
Daerji looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tapad Amiga has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Amiga wants to control from the top but Daerji keeps moving.
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!
Amiga shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Daerji pinned against the cage. Daerji gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Xi Daerji will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Daerji throws the kick towards the body but Amiga avoids it.
Daerji just misses with a punch to the body.
Amiga follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#TD2#
Daerji gets caught flat footed, as Amiga shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Daerji manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Amiga has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Daerji after a bit of a struggle.
Amiga is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Daerji is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga goes for a takedown in the clinch but Daerji prevents it.
Xi Daerji has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tapad Amiga.
Daerji tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Amiga smiles and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Nice sprawl there from Daerji as Amiga shoots in.
Amiga shoots in but Daerji avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice takedown defense from Amiga. No joy for Daerji on that attempt.
Amiga replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Daerji blocks it well.
Amiga fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Amiga shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Daerji napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on Daerji's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Daerji throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage. #T2#
Daerji tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Amiga wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Amiga wants to lay and pray for a moment but Daerji keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Daerji throws a right and a left that both miss.
Amiga thinks about the counter body kick.#TD2#
Amiga closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Daerji is trying to get back to his feet.
Daerji tries to bench press Amiga off him but Amiga keeps the position.
Amiga wants to stand but Daerji has his arm trapped. #T4#
Daerji wants to control but Amiga postures up.
Daerji is looking to reverse the position.
Daerji is trying to control Amiga's posture but Amiga avoids it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Daerji misses with an uppercut.
Amiga looks for a takedown but Daerji sprawls well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Xi Daerji showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Daerji 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xi Daerji!

Event: QFC Tournament 1214 Round 2
Date: Jan 23, 2025

#R1#
Fairtex has a takedown stuffed.
Fairtex fails with the takedown.
Raymond misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fairtex unleashes a big counter combination but Raymond bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fairtex showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Raymond.
Fairtex uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raymond.
Fairtex looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Raymond is fending him off so far but Fairtex persists. Nope, Raymond circles away and we're back to standing.
Yael Raymond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saekenpai Fairtex.
Raymond swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fairtex is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A shot to the liver by Fairtex. Beautiful body shot.
Yael Raymond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raymond misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raymond misses with a low kick.
Fairtex throws out a counter right but Raymond avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Fairtex closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Fairtex pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Fairtex shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Raymond is trying to defend but Fairtex finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raymond is looking for a sweep. Fairtex is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Fairtex is stalling here. Raymond is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Fairtex seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Raymond has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Raymond working away.
Raymond controls the position.
Fairtex tries to buck Raymond off but Raymond is having none of it.
Raymond remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Fairtex is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Raymond's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Raymond is working for a submission of some sort. #T2#
Fairtex is trying to stand back up but Raymond is controlling him
Fairtex has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Raymond is working away from the top position though.
Raymond is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Fairtex is looking for a sweep. Raymond is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Raymond stops Fairtex from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Raymond performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Raymond is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fairtex has managed to free his arm - good work.
Raymond is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fairtex trying to control but Raymond postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Raymond takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raymond. Fairtex does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raymond scores with a hook.#TD#
Raymond decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Fairtex manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Raymond keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raymond is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fairtex pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Raymond wants a takedown.
Raymond is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Fairtex escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Raymond throws a series of punches but Fairtex moves out of range. #TD#
Raymond shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fairtex manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fairtex looking for a sweep. Not yet Fairtex, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fairtex bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Raymond's guard. #REVB#
Fairtex trying to control but Raymond is working from the bottom.
Raymond on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Raymond tries to get out of the position.
Fairtex stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Raymond swivels though and keeps the full 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 Yael Raymond will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Raymond circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fairtex dodges the punch combination from Raymond.
Raymond fails to land with a series of punches.
Fairtex fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fairtex is defended easily by Raymond.
Raymond throws a nice looking combination but Fairtex bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raymond scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #ROC#Fairtex is rocked!#CL#
Raymond has managed to clinch.
Fairtex is still on wobbly legs! Can Raymond finish him?
Raymond gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fairtex.
Yael Raymond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saekenpai Fairtex.#BC2#
Fairtex escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Raymond stuffs the takedown attempt from Fairtex. Fairtex gets slowly back to his feet.
Raymond tries to counter with a takedown but Fairtex is quick to defend against it.
Fairtex seems to have recovered his senses.
Fairtex is breathing heavily.
Raymond punishes Fairtex's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
A bone on bone clash there as Fairtex blocks the leg kick.
Raymond fails in his attempt to clinch.
Raymond misses with a low kick as Fairtex jumps back.
Raymond drops his hands momentarily and Fairtex takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fairtex shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Raymond defends it nicely.
Raymond jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice combination there by Fairtex.
Raymond rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fairtex moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Raymond throws a series of punches but Fairtex avoids them all with ease.
Fairtex is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Raymond lands a jab to Fairtex's midsection.#T2#
Fairtex fails with a takedown attempt.
Fairtex moves to clinch but Raymond breaks away
and Raymond counters with a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fairtex lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Raymond will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Raymond tries to clinch but Fairtex is having none of it.
Fairtex shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Raymond sprawls well. Raymond wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fairtex gets slowly back to his feet.
Raymond tries to counter by clinching up but Fairtex breaks away and moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Raymond.
Fairtex is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T3#
Raymond misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Raymond misses with a few strikes there.
Fairtex scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fairtex shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Raymond as he jumps to the side.
Yael Raymond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Raymond. No joy for Fairtex on that attempt.
A combination from Raymond does no damage. #CL2#
Fairtex fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Raymond, pushing him back against the cage.
Fairtex scores with a shoulder strike.
Fairtex is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Raymond is defending well.
Raymond tries to pull guard but Fairtex won't allow it. #TD2#
Fairtex ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Fairtex no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Raymond is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Fairtex trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Raymond controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Fairtex looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Raymond controlling from the top position.
Fairtex looking to control.
Fairtex can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Raymond controls the pace.
Raymond has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yael Raymond dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Raymond throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Fairtex gets a clinch.
Raymond is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fairtex can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Fairtex gets control of Raymond's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fairtex will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Fairtex looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Fairtex has his foot on Raymond's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Raymond works his way back into a safe position though.
Fairtex controls Raymond momentarily but Raymond frees himself.
Raymond is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fairtex takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Raymond stopping the sweep attempt from Fairtex.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Raymond tries to bum rush Fairtex with a series of wild strikes but Fairtex uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fairtex looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Raymond is fending him off so far but Fairtex persists. Nope, Raymond circles away and we're back to standing.
Raymond swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Fairtex counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fairtex.
Fairtex is trying to pull guard but Raymond turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Raymond tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fairtex jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Raymond walks away with a smile on his face. Fairtex gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Yael Raymond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saekenpai Fairtex.#TD#
Raymond darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Raymond is controlling the pace. #T2##SUB#
Raymond is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fairtex sees it coming and defends easily.
Raymond is looking to advance position but Fairtex won't allow it.
Raymond is controlling the pace.
Fairtex wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Raymond wants to pass the guard but Fairtex is defending well. #SUB2#
Fairtex looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Raymond pushes past his half guard into mount!
Raymond controlling the pace for now.
Raymond prevents Fairtex from getting the reversal.
Raymond controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Fairtex has given up his back here.
Raymond just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Raymond not allowing Fairtex to control his hands.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Raymond is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Fairtex has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yael Raymond showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Raymond, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Yael Raymond!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Yael Raymond!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Yael Raymond!

Yael Raymond wins by unanimous decision!
Yael Raymond took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'First I wanna say thank you Squirrel Sports Nutrition. Next I wanna say im winning this fucking tournament!!!! I don't give a fuck what everyones saying I'll fight everyone today and win every fight! All this motha fuckers are bums! Had me against this bum! Get the next fight lined up Im coming for'.

Event: QFC Tournament 1214 Round 1
Date: Jan 22, 2025

#R1##CL#
Fairtex gets a clinch. #BC#
Fairtex escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fairtex keeps the fight on the outside.
Fairtex throws a body shot but no joy.
Fairtex circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Lee drives through and clinches with Fairtex against the cage. #BC#
Fairtex breaks the clinch.
Fairtex shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lee pinned against the cage. Lee gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairtex dives in and grabs Lee's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lee pushes down on Fairtex's head and hops out.
Fairtex throws a sloppy head kick
and Lee counters with a series of strikes. Fairtex will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fairtex lands a high kick!
Nice sprawl there from Fairtex as Lee shoots in.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fairtex slaps away a takedown attempt from Lee, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Nice sprawl there from Fairtex as Lee shoots in.
Saekenpai Fairtex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hwang Lee.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Fairtex - that will leave a mark!
Fairtex throws a head kick that half lands.
Lee throws the kick towards the body but Fairtex avoids it.#CL#
Fairtex moves into the clinch.
Lee is trying to break the clinch but Fairtex has him pressed against the cage.
Fairtex is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lee pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lee tries for a takedown. No joy. #TD#
Fairtex jumps guard and drags Lee to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Lee got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fairtex has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lee has managed to get both his arms back between Fairtex's legs - danger averted.
Fairtex pulls Lee in to control the position. #T2#
Fairtex keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Fairtex is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lee is aware though and is defending well.
Fairtex seems keen to control Lee's posture.
Lee must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#ES#
Fairtex kicks Lee off and gets to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fairtex is defended easily by Lee.#T3#
Fairtex shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lee as he jumps to the side.
Fairtex misses the shot to the body.
Fairtex circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lee tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fairtex sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lee somewhat.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt.
Fairtex throws a combination. Lee tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T4#
Lee on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lee takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lee throws a head kick that misses
and Fairtex counters with a series of strikes. Lee will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lee looks winded!
Fairtex will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
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!
Lee shoots in and drives through. Fairtex sprawls well.
Fairtex changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lee tries to avoid it but Fairtex manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lee to the ground. Lee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fairtex connects with a high kick.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fairtex as he avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Lee. No joy for Fairtex on that attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Saekenpai Fairtex dominated that round.
That's time! Fairtex's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Fairtex has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Lee counters by clinching up.
Lee has had enough of the clinch but Fairtex keeps him there for the moment.
Lee trying to stall but Fairtex improves his position.
Lee jumps guard but Fairtex stands there with Lee around his waist. Lee gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fairtex is trying to pull guard but Lee has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Fairtex breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Fairtex with that takedown attempt.
Lee tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saekenpai Fairtex. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fairtex looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fairtex really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Lee shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fairtex as he avoids it easily.
Lee tries to clinch but Fairtex moves out of range. #CL#
Fairtex takes the fight into the clinch.
Lee fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lee is trying to break free.
Lee is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lee jumps guard but Fairtex stands there with Lee around his waist. Lee gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lee is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fairtex has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lee after a bit of a struggle.
Fairtex is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T2##TD2#
Lee pulls guard effortlessly.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fairtex is one step ahead there.
Lee working a defensive guard but Fairtex manages to pass into side control anyway.
Lee is trying to improve his position.#T3##SUB#
Fairtex tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fairtex has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lee can't do much from the bottom here.
The strikes coming from Fairtex are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Fairtex stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Fairtex dives in for a single leg takedown but Lee sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lee lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD#
Fairtex has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lee uses from the top position.
Fairtex trying to keep a closed guard but Lee is proving a slippery customer.
Lee has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fairtex is proving hard to escape from.
Fairtex keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fairtex controls Lee momentarily but Lee frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Saekenpai Fairtex will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Fairtex goes for a double leg but Lee avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lee continues to drive forward.#BC#
Fairtex escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fairtex shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lee is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt.
Fairtex tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lee swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saekenpai Fairtex. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fairtex is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lee can do to turn this around?
Lee shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fairtex as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee with a poor takedown
and Fairtex counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fairtex shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fairtex is looking to slow Lee down with leg kicks. #T1#
Lee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Fairtex has closed the distance and engaged Lee in a clinch.
Lee goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fairtex prevents it.
Fairtex can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
Fairtex drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lee gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A bit of stalling here from Lee.
Lee tries to pull guard but Fairtex holds him up against the cage and eventually Lee drops back down to his feet. #BC#
Fairtex's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Lee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fairtex manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Saekenpai Fairtex is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lee tries a low kick but Fairtex avoids it.
Fairtex misses with a body kick.#CL2#
Lee takes the fight into the clinch.
Lee is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lee tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fairtex just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Fairtex manages to break the clinch.
Fairtex shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T3##CL#
Fairtex darts in and clinches Lee up against the cage.
Lee drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fairtex gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fairtex tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lee just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fairtex is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lee to keep the fight standing.
Lee wants to stall. #BC#
Fairtex's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Lee forces Fairtex back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Fairtex decides to pull guard. #T4##SU2#
Lee decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Fairtex, up you get!
Lee throws a leg kick which misses Fairtex's front leg but catches the back leg as Fairtex tries to avoid it. #CL#
Fairtex forces Lee back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Fairtex escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Lee closes the distance and clinches.
Lee is trying to pull guard but Fairtex has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Fairtex pulls guard successfully.
Lee won't allow Fairtex to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Fairtex looking for a guillotine here but Lee defends easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Saekenpai Fairtex showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fairtex has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Saekenpai Fairtex!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Saekenpai Fairtex!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Saekenpai Fairtex!

Saekenpai Fairtex wins by unanimous decision!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 21, 2025

#R1#
Good shot there by Johnson.#CUT2#It looks like Xi Daerji has been cut.
Johnson cracks Daerji with an open hand slap.#ROC2#Daerji is rocked!
Johnson connects with a leg kick.
Oh Daerji is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Daerji ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
A little jabbing left from Johnson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Daerji shoots and misses
and Johnson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Johnson sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Daerji's defenses. It connects perfectly with Daerji's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rahim Johnson!
After the fight, Rahim Johnson 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 20, 2025

#R1#
Hammerov tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Magomedsharipov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Magomedsharipov looks winded!
Hammerov gets full guard.#SUB#
Hammerov has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Magomedsharipov should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Hammerov has tightened it up now! Magomedsharipov should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Arkadiy Hammerov!
Arkadiy Hammerov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 19, 2025

#R1#
Chief tries for a takedown but Daerji circles away easily
and Daerji makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#TD2#
Chief 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.
Daerji can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chief controls the pace.
Chief missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chief throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chief lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Daerji knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chief on the ground.
Daerji is trying to keep Chief in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daerji being controlled here, momentarily.
Chief content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Chief throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Daerji works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chief passes easily into side control. Nice work.
A lull in the action here as Chief stalls from top position.#SUB2#
Chief is working to tighten his grip on Daerji's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Daerji has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Chief is really squeezing tight and eventually Daerji passes out! Chief breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tribal Chief!
Post fight, an emotional Tribal Chief said 'Acknowledge me'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 19, 2025

#R1##TD#
Robinson looking to score a takedown here. Gracie is defending well but Robinson drives through and ends up in Gracie's guard.
Gracie looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#SUB2#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Robinson defends easily.
Robinson pushes down on Gracie's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Robinson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Robinson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gracie!
Robinson wants to take Gracie's back here but Gracie is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Robinson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gracie has managed to escape the submission attempt. #SUB#
Robinson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Gracie can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #T1#
Robinson controlling from the full mount.
Robinson is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Gracie is in real trouble. #SUB#
Robinson is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Gracie is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jamie Robinson!
Our winner, Jamie Robinson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 17, 2025

#R1#
Magomedsharipov shoots and misses #TD2#
and Cassidy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Magomedsharipov wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Cassidy is now in half guard. #SU2#
Cassidy decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Cassidy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cassidy thows a body kick. Magomedsharipov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Magomedsharipov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cassidy tries to avoid it but Magomedsharipov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cassidy to the ground. Cassidy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cassidy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Cassidy's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cassidy duly obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedsharipov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cassidy counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magomed Magomedsharipov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magomedsharipov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T1#
Magomedsharipov fails with the takedown
and Cassidy counters with a series of strikes. Magomedsharipov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Magomedsharipov is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Cassidy gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Cassidy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Magomedsharipov tries for a takedown but Cassidy circles away easily
and Cassidy counters with a two punch combo.
A nice leg kick from Cassidy, right into the meat of the thigh.
Magomedsharipov shoots and misses
and Cassidy counters with a series of strikes. Magomedsharipov will be more careful next time no doubt. #KD2#
Cassidy lands a big head kick that sends Magomedsharipov tumbling to the mat! Cassidy takes a step backwards and waves Magomedsharipov back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Magomedsharipov is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Cassidy has cracked Magomedsharipov with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Cassidy lands another huge swinging hook and Magomedsharipov tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Magomedsharipov, before Cassidy can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Butch Cassidy!
An out of breath Butch Cassidy thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 17, 2025

#R1#
Beckley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Beckley keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT#It looks like Rafael Gracie has been cut.
Beckley seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Beckley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gracie feints the counter takedown.
Beckley ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Beckley connects with a nice cross there... Gracie is looking wobbly and Beckley recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Gracie to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Beckley jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Benson Beckley!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 17, 2025

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Onigawa.
Daerji fires out a quick counter leg kick but Onigawa just manages to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Onigawa.
Daerji misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Daerji shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Onigawa eats them both and turns towards Daerji to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right-left combo lands from Daerji.
Horrible takedown attempt by Daerji or perhaps it was just good defense by Onigawa, which made it look bad.
Onigawa is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Daerji fails with a takedown attempt.
Onigawa tries to counter with a clinch but Daerji shakes him off and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xi Daerji. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Daerji dives in for a single leg takedown but Onigawa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Onigawa drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB2#
Onigawa working for a triangle but Daerji defends it easily.
Onigawa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Onigawa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Daerji tries to stand but Onigawa is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Onigawa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Daerji defends well.
Daerji sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Onigawa has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Daerji doesn't defend quickly enough and Onigawa has managed to lock this one up! Can Daerji escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Onigawa on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tatsura Onigawa!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 15, 2025

#R1#
Legend closes this distance looking for a takedown but Daerji circles away.
Legend dives in and grabs Daerji's left leg, looking for a takedown. Daerji pushes down on Legend's head and hops out.#CL#
Daerji moves into the clinch successfully.
Legend is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Daerji pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Xi Daerji has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Legend.#TD#
Daerji manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Legend trying to control the position from guard on top but Daerji is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Legend pushing down on Daerji's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Legend sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Legend has eaten all the pies!#T1##SUB2#
Legend is working for a kimura but Daerji is defending it quite comfortably.
Daerji knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Legend on the ground.#SUB2#
Legend has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Daerji defend it? Legend steps over the head and cranks it - Daerji is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Legend!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jacob Legend!
Jacob Legend decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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