Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 22
Date: Jan 29, 2025

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Noda.
Yoshiaki Noda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Noda is defended easily by Pogie.
Noda misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
An attempted straight right counter from Pogie misses the target.
Noda leaves Pogie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Noda.
George Pogie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshiaki Noda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Noda misses.
Noda is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL2#
Noda rushes Pogie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Noda lands a left hand. #T1#
Noda lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pogie backwards.
A short uppercut from Noda.
Noda throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pogie is breathing heavily.
Noda lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Noda lands a shot to the body.
Noda lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Noda lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Noda breaks from the clinch.
Noda throws an overhand right that has Pogie reeling! Noda follows up with more punches and Pogie is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Yoshiaki Noda!

Event: MMA Hype -29-
Date: Jan 29, 2025

#R1#
Sabe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab lands there for Sabe.
Sabe takes a swing at Farmer's ribcage but misses.
Sabe connects with the punch.#CL#
Farmer rushes Sabe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Farmer dodges an elbow strike from Sabe.
Sabe scores with a shoulder strike.
Sabe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sabe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sabe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sabe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sabe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sabe lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Farmer.
Sabe swings wildly with an uppercut but Farmer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sabe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Farmer's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sabe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Farmer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Sabe misses with a punch on the inside.
Farmer throws a punch but it's blocked by Sabe.
Sabe lands a left hand.
Sabe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Farmer fails to land.
Farmer throws a punch but it's blocked by Sabe.
Sabe takes a shot to the head.
Farmer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Farmer can't find room to land a body shot as Sabe controls the action.
Sabe misses with a punch to the body.
Farmer blocking some punches.
Farmer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sabe backwards.
Farmer misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Sabe fails to land.
Farmer swings wildly with an uppercut but Sabe uses good head movement to avoid it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sabe swings wildly with an uppercut but Farmer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Farmer prevents a body shot from Sabe. #T2#
Sabe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Farmer tries to throw a body punch but Sabe avoids it by throwing Farmer back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sabe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Farmer.
Sabe throws a head punch that misses.
Farmer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sabe stalling in the clinch.
Farmer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Farmer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sabe backwards.
Sabe blocks an uppercut.
Sabe misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Farmer.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Farmer.
Sabe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Farmer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Farmer throws a punch but it's blocked by Sabe.
Farmer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sabe misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Farmer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Farmer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sabe throws a punch but it's blocked by Farmer.
Farmer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Farmer tries a body shot but Sabe blocks it.
Sabe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sabe tries to throw a body punch but Farmer avoids it by throwing Sabe back against the cage.
Farmer trying to land knees to the body.
Sabe tries to throw a body punch but Farmer avoids it by throwing Sabe back against the cage.
Farmer throws a punch but it's blocked by Sabe.
Farmer looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Farmer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Farmer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Farmer.
Sabe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Farmer has a couple of punches blocked by Sabe.
Sabe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sabe misses with a body punch.
Farmer misses with a punch on the inside.
Farmer blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Farmer lands an uppercut.
Sabe throws a head punch that misses.
Farmer gets through Sabe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sabe looking to stall.
Sabe has a couple of punches blocked by Farmer.
Sabe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Sabe misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Farmer.
A short body shot lands from Sabe as the two fighters clinch.
Sabe throws a punch but it's blocked by Farmer.
Sabe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Farmer.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Farmer.
Farmer scores with a shot to the side of Sabe's head.
Sabe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Farmer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT#It looks like Kimo Sabe has been cut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Farmer.
Farmer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kolby Farmer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kimo Sabe's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL#
Farmer clinches up with Sabe and pushes him back against the cage.
Farmer swings wildly with an uppercut but Sabe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Farmer tries to work over Sabe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Farmer pushes Sabe back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sabe.
Farmer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sabe can do to turn this around?
Farmer tries to work over Sabe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sabe has a couple of punches blocked by Farmer.
A shot in the inside from Farmer.
A short uppercut from Farmer.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sabe.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sabe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Kolby Farmer has been cut.
Sabe throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sabe tries a body shot but Farmer blocks it.
Sabe tries to throw a body punch but Farmer avoids it by throwing Sabe back against the cage.
Sabe manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Farmer misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Sabe working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sabe.
Sabe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Farmer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Farmer is leaning against Sabe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sabe working aggressively here.
Farmer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sabe blocking some punches.
Sabe misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Farmer.
Farmer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Farmer lands a shoulder strike.
Farmer has a couple of punches blocked by Sabe.
Farmer scores with a hook to the body.
Sabe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Farmer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sabe.
Sabe is breathing heavily.
Sabe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Farmer misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
A body shot lands from Farmer.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sabe.
A short right from Farmer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sabe.
Farmer misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Farmer.
Farmer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Farmer throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Farmer fails to land.
Farmer misses with some punches.
Farmer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Farmer.
Sabe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Farmer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sabe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Farmer has a couple of punches blocked by Sabe.
Farmer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sabe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Farmer blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Farmer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Farmer.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Farmer lands a body punch.
Sabe tries to throw a body punch but Farmer avoids it by throwing Sabe back against the cage.
Farmer tries to work over Sabe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Farmer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sabe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sabe tries a body shot but Farmer blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sabe.
Farmer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Farmer misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Farmer.
Farmer blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Farmer.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Farmer.
Farmer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sabe misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Sabe tries to work over Farmer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Farmer prevents a body shot from Sabe.
Sabe misses with a body punch.
Sabe blocks the elbow strike.
Farmer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT#That has opened up Kimo Sabe's cut even more.
Farmer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Farmer.
Farmer misses with a hook from the clinch.
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!
Farmer cracks Sabe with a nice body shot.
Sabe struggles to land a body shot inside as Farmer controls his hands.
Farmer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sabe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sabe looking to slow down the pace here.
Sabe looking to stall.
Sabe misses with a punch to the body.
Farmer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Farmer throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kolby Farmer dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Sabe gets tackled into the cage by Farmer. Farmer maintains the clinch.
Kimo Sabe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A right handed body shot lands from Farmer.
Farmer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sabe backwards.
Farmer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Farmer.
A nice right hand lands inside from Farmer.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sabe - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Farmer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Farmer misses with a punch on the inside.
Farmer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Farmer.
Farmer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sabe backwards.
Farmer lands a hook that snaps the head of Sabe backwards.
Farmer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Farmer.
A short uppercut from Farmer.
Sabe tries to work over Farmer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sabe blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
A nice left hand lands by Sabe.
Sabe tries to work over Farmer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sabe blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Farmer.
A short uppercut from Sabe.
Still in the clinch, Farmer scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Farmer.
Farmer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sabe misses with the head strike.
Farmer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sabe tries to throw a body punch but Farmer avoids it by throwing Sabe back against the cage.
Sabe blocking some punches.
Farmer pushes Sabe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sabe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sabe blocks an uppercut.
Sabe tries to work over Farmer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Farmer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sabe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sabe misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Sabe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Farmer's elbow.
Sabe tries to work over Farmer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sabe tries a body shot but Farmer blocks it.
Farmer has a couple of punches blocked by Sabe.
Sabe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Farmer fails to land.
Sabe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sabe misses with a punch to the body.
Farmer blocks a body shot from Sabe.
Sabe tries to land a knee to the head but Farmer blocks with his arms.
Sabe lands a shoulder strike.
Farmer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sabe can't find room to land a body shot as Farmer controls the action.
Farmer lands a shoulder strike.
Farmer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sabe backwards.
Farmer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sabe backwards.
Sabe is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kolby Farmer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Farmer pushes Sabe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Farmer can't find room to land a body shot as Sabe controls the action.
Farmer working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sabe.
Sabe misses with a punch on the inside.
Sabe throws a head punch that misses.
Sabe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sabe tries to work over Farmer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Farmer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Farmer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sabe tries to throw a body punch but Farmer avoids it by throwing Sabe back against the cage.
Farmer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Farmer misses with the head strike.
Farmer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sabe backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Farmer.
Sabe misses with a punch on the inside.
Sabe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kolby Farmer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Farmer blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Farmer misses with some punches.
Sabe throws an elbow that misses.
Farmer throws a punch but it's blocked by Sabe.
Farmer misses with some punches.
Sabe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sabe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sabe misses with some punches.
Sabe misses with a punch to the body.
Farmer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Farmer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sabe's elbow.
Sabe takes a shot to the head.
Sabe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Farmer blocks a body shot from Sabe.
Sabe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sabe working aggressively here.
Farmer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kolby Farmer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Farmer, 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kolby Farmer!
Kolby Farmer took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Bloodbath MMA Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: 3SD 5
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1##CL#
Asjes moves into range and clinches up with Porter.
Porter takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Harold Porter has been cut.
Asjes lands with a short shot to the head.
Porter is trying to pull guard but Asjes has him pressed against the ropes.
Asjes cracks Porter with a nice body shot.
Asjes stalling in the clinch but Porter improves position.
Porter looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Porter wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Asjes has him pressed against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Asjes lands a damaging elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asjes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Porter taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Asjes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Asjes trying to control the position but instead, Porter has worked for underhooks and has pushed Asjes into the ropes.#T1#
Asjes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Porter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Porter is looking to break free of the clinch but Asjes has double underhooks.
Porter is trying to maintain a safe position but Asjes gets an underhook and turns Porter into the ropes.
Asjes looking to stall.
Porter is trying to pull guard but Asjes has him pressed against the ropes.
Porter can't break the clinch. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Asjes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Come on Asjes - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Asjes is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Porter is keeping busy.
Porter changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Asjes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Guus Asjes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Porter.
Asjes misses with a wild body shot.
A combination from Asjes does no damage.
Porter throws a series of punches but Asjes moves out of range.
Asjes throws a hook but Porter blocks it.
And Porter tries to counter it with a takedown but Asjes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Porter throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Porter has Asjes up against the ropes in a clinch.
Porter is trying to break the clinch but Asjes is controlling him.#T3#
Porter is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Asjes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Porter is trying to stall. #BC2#
Porter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Asjes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Porter shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Asjes pinned against the ropes. Asjes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Porter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick misses from Porter.
Porter misses with a double jab.
Asjes seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T4#
Porter will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Asjes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Porter takes a swing at Asjes's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Asjes misses the target.#CL#
Asjes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Porter, pushing him back against the ropes.
Porter tries to break the clinch but Asjes is controlling the position.
Porter tries to break the clinch but Asjes is controlling the position.
Asjes is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Porter is keeping busy.
Porter takes an elbow to the temple.
Porter has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Asjes after a bit of a struggle.
The referee calls for Porter to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Asjes misses with a body punch.
Porter wants to get back to striking at distance but Asjes won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Guus Asjes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harold Porter's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Porter moves into the clinch.
Asjes is trying to maintain a safe position but Porter gets an underhook and turns Asjes into the ropes.
Porter fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Porter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asjes tries to stall but Porter uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Porter wants to take the fight to the mat but Asjes manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Porter looking for a takedown.
Guus Asjes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Porter.
Asjes looking to slow down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asjes trying to stall but Porter improves his position.
Asjes stalling against the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Guus Asjes.#CL#
Asjes has Porter up against the ropes in a clinch. #T1#
Porter tries to pull guard but Asjes won't allow it.
Porter is trying to pull guard but Asjes turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Asjes tries to throw a body punch but Porter avoids it by throwing Asjes back against the ropes.
Asjes taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Asjes is trying to maintain a safe position but Porter gets an underhook and turns Asjes into the ropes.
Porter is trying to push Asjes away but Asjes has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Asjes stops a takedown attempt from Porter.
Porter is looking to break free of the clinch but Asjes has double underhooks.
Porter tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Asjes just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Porter as Asjes tries to tie him up. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Asjes wants to stall.
Porter is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Asjes is trying to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Guus Asjes.#CL2#
Porter clinches.
Porter tries to score a body lock takedown but Asjes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Porter looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Porter taking a breather.
Asjes lands a right hand. #T3#
Asjes presses Porter against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Asjes is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Porter is keeping busy.
Asjes looking to slow down the pace here.
Porter wants to break free but Asjes has control.
Asjes is trying to stall.
Asjes will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Porter up against the ropes.
Porter wants a takedown.
Asjes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Porter can do to turn this around?#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Guus Asjes.
Asjes looks to land a combination but Porter avoids it well.
Asjes lands a jab to the head. #CL#
Asjes moves into range and clinches up with Porter.
Asjes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Porter or not.
Porter wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Porter is trying to force a seperation but Asjes has the dominant position.
Porter throws a head punch that misses.
Porter is looking to break free of the clinch but Asjes has double underhooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in the clinch, Porter scores with a nice short uppercut.
Asjes prevents Porter from breaking the clinch.
Porter can't get the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Guus Asjes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Harold Porter's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Asjes moves out of range of the leg kick from Porter.
Porter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Asjes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Porter walks into a straight right hand from Asjes.
Asjes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short body shot lands from Asjes as the two fighters clinch.
Asjes holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Porter is trying to push Asjes away but Asjes has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asjes looking to stall.
Asjes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Asjes has Porter pressed against the ropes.
Porter is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Porter tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Asjes has Porter pushed against the ropes.
Asjes displaying some good clinch control by pressing Porter up against the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Guus Asjes.#CL#
Asjes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Asjes tries to stall but Porter uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Asjes tries to stall but Porter uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Asjes is looking to control Porter's arms but Porter gets an underhook and turns him. Now Asjes has his back to the ropes.
Asjes seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Porter is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Asjes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asjes misses with a body punch.
Asjes prevents the takedown attempt.
Porter is trying to break the clinch but Asjes is controlling him.
Asjes tries to stall but Porter uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Asjes tries to stall but Porter uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Porter looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Porter tries to pull guard but Asjes forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Guus Asjes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Porter.
Asjes slowing the pace effectively.#T3#
Asjes lands an elbow inside that Porter shrugs off.
Porter tries to pull guard but Asjes won't allow it.
Porter has had enough of the clinch but Asjes keeps him there for the moment.
Asjes lands a hook that snaps the head of Porter backwards.
Porter tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Asjes slows down the pace here.
Porter is trying to break the clinch but Asjes is controlling him.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Asjes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Porter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Asjes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asjes prevents the takedown attempt.
Asjes trying to stall but Porter improves his position.
Porter is looking to break free of the clinch but Asjes has double underhooks.
Porter is looking to break free of the clinch but Asjes has double underhooks.
Porter tries to break free but Asjes pushes him back against the ropes.
Asjes is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Asjes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Porter or not.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Porter tries to break free but Asjes pushes him back against the ropes.
Asjes lands an elbow just above Porter 's eye.
Harold Porter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Guus Asjes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Asjes is trying to maintain a safe position but Porter gets an underhook and turns Asjes into the ropes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Guus Asjes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Asjes 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guus Asjes!

Event: 3SD 4
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Grogan.
Jumper tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Grogan presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Grogan throws a wild left hand from mount and Jumper manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Grogan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grogan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Jumper tries to kick Grogan off but Grogan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Well, if Grogan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB2#
Grogan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jumper sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Grogan is working for a kimura but Jumper is defending it quite comfortably.
Jumper is looking to improve his position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jumper has hold of Grogan's hands but Grogan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Grogan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jumper trying to control from the bottom.
Grogan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Grogan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jumper defending well though.
Jumper looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Grogan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jumper knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Grogan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jumper sees it coming and defends easily.
Jumper on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jumper tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Grogan wants to pass to mount but Jumper is defending the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jumper slaps away a takedown attempt from Grogan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jumper tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Grogan counters with a straight right hand.
Jumper leaves Grogan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jumper tries to clinch up but Grogan circles away and keeps his distance.
Jumper tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grogan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grogan lands a slapping body shot. #T4#
Jumper tries to clinch but Grogan is having none of it.
Grogan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Grogan throws a nice looking combination but Jumper bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Jumper closes the distance and clinches.
Jumper misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
Grogan pulls Jumper into guard.
Grogan controlling Jumper's posture.
Let's hope that Grogan has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Borck Grogan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Grogan.
Jumper misses with a series of wild punches.
Jumper wants to clinch up but Grogan keeps it at a distance.
Jumper throws a nice looking combination but Grogan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Grogan has Jumper up against the cage in a clinch.
Jumper misses with the head strike.
Jumper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grogan blocking some punches.
Jumper throws a punch but it's blocked by Grogan.
Grogan is looking for a takedown.
Grogan is working for takedown but Jumper is calmly controlling the position for now.
Walter Jumper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Borck Grogan.
Grogan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1#
Grogan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jumper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grogan's elbow.
Grogan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Grogan blocks an uppercut.
Jumper gets through Grogan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jumper lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jumper misses with some punches.
Jumper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grogan fails to pull guard.
Jumper lands with a light punch inside. #CUT#It looks like Borck Grogan has been cut.
Grogan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jumper tries a body shot but Grogan blocks it.
Grogan wants to get back to striking at distance but Jumper won't allow it.
Grogan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jumper walks away with a smile on his face. Grogan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jumper displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Grogan. #T2#
Grogan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jumper.
Jumper fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Grogan gets a clinch.
Jumper lands with a light punch inside.
Grogan is trying to break free.
Jumper tries to work over Grogan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grogan prevents a body shot from Jumper.
Jumper working aggressively here.
Jumper is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Grogan tries to throw a body punch but Jumper avoids it by throwing Grogan back against the cage.
Grogan is looking to break free of the clinch but Jumper has double underhooks.
Grogan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jumper struggles to land a body shot inside as Grogan controls his hands. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jumper.
Jumper working aggressively here.
Walter Jumper has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grogan.
Grogan is looking to control Jumper's arms but Jumper gets an underhook and turns him. Now Grogan has his back to the cage.
Grogan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jumper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jumper prevents Grogan from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jumper.
Jumper lands an uppercut.
Jumper misses with the head strike.
Jumper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grogan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jumper smiles and moves away.
Grogan walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jumper.#T4#
Grogan misses with a straight right.
Grogan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Jumper as Grogan shoots in.
Jumper falls off balance throwing a combination
and Grogan counters with a one-two to the body.
Grogan looks for a takedown but Jumper sprawls well.
Grogan shoots in looking for a takedown. Jumper tries to sprawl out of it but Grogan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jumper manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jumper scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Borck Grogan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jumper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Walter Jumper dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Borck Grogan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Grogan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jumper.
Jumper tries to clinch but Grogan moves out of range.
Grogan tries to close the distance and clinch but Jumper swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Grogan tries to bum rush Jumper with a series of wild strikes but Jumper uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jumper moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Grogan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jumper defends well and Grogan ends up having to push Jumper into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Grogan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jumper to score with a decent uppercut.
Grogan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Grogan takes the fight into the clinch.
Grogan is trying to push Jumper away but Jumper has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jumper stalling in the clinch.
Jumper lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grogan.
Jumper has a couple of punches blocked by Grogan.
Grogan blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Jumper throws a head punch that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Grogan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Grogan is trying to break the clinch but Jumper has him pressed against the cage.
Grogan is trying to push Jumper away but Jumper has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jumper misses with some punches.
Jumper is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jumper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jumper throws a head punch that misses.
Jumper swings wildly with an uppercut but Grogan uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grogan.
Jumper misses with some punches.
Jumper has a couple of punches blocked by Grogan. #T2#
Grogan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jumper cracks Grogan with a nice body shot.
Jumper misses with some punches.
Jumper has a couple of punches blocked by Grogan.
Jumper throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Jumper fails to land.
Grogan blocks a body shot from Jumper.
Jumper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jumper is pressed up against the cage. Grogan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jumper down to the mat. Jumper avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jumper stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jumper wants it to stay on the feet.
Walter Jumper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Borck Grogan.
Grogan shoots in looking for a takedown. Jumper tries to sprawl out of it but Grogan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jumper manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Jumper pushes Grogan up against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Jumper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jumper misses with a body punch.
Grogan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grogan can't break the clinch.
Jumper tries to throw a body punch but Grogan avoids it by throwing Jumper back against the cage.
Jumper misses with the head strike.
Grogan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grogan tries to break the clinch but Jumper is controlling the position.
Jumper working aggressively here.
Grogan working hard to break the clinch.
Grogan gets through Jumper's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Jumper fails to land. #T4#
Jumper can't find room to land a body shot as Grogan controls the action.
Jumper keeps control of Grogan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nice body punch from Jumper.
Grogan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jumper misses with a punch on the inside.
Grogan blocking some punches.
Jumper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jumper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grogan blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jumper.
Grogan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Grogan is trying to pull guard but Jumper has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jumper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jumper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grogan slows down the pace here.
Jumper misses with the head strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Walter Jumper showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jumper has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Walter Jumper!

Event: MMA Hype -24-
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1#
Ioannidis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hodges's sensitive parts.
Hodges pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hodges avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL#
Hodges has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ioannidis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hodges working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#CUT#It looks like Anastasios Ioannidis has been cut.#TD#
Hodges gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Ioannidis looking for submissions off his back.
Hodges knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ioannidis on the ground.
Ioannidis wants to control but Hodges is keeping busy.
Hodges is looking to take a break and control but Ioannidis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ioannidis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ioannidis.
Ioannidis pulls Hodges in close to prevent any damage.
Hodges pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ioannidis is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Ioannidis looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hodges is posturing up here but Ioannidis has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Hodges tries to roll out but it's too tight and Hodges has to tap! Slick submission there by Ioannidis!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anastasios Ioannidis!

Event: MMA Hype -24-
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1#
Franklin dodges the punch combination from Hammond.
Hammond wants to clinch up but Franklin keeps it at a distance.
Joel Franklin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammond throws a series of punches but Franklin avoids them all with ease.
Hammond takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hammond uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Franklin. #TD#
Hammond gets caught flat footed, as Franklin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Franklin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Franklin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hammond can do anything to dispel that myth.
Franklin throwing strikes but missing.
Hammond lands a decent punch to the body there.
Hammond working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Franklin.
Hammond really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Franklin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Franklin is working Hammond over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Franklin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Franklin distracts Hammond with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Franklin is in close to Hammond's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franklin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hammond's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Franklin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Franklin scoring with some ground and pound.
Franklin chips away with some ground and pound.
Hammond looking to hit a scissor sweep but Franklin is one step ahead there.
Hammond not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Franklin throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franklin lands a couple of digs.
Franklin distracts Hammond with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Franklin stops Hammond from standing up.
Franklin connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Franklin scoring with some ground and pound.
Franklin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Franklin with a nice head shot there.
Franklin with a nice head shot there.
Franklin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammond has momentary wrist control but Franklin slips an elbow through the middle.
Franklin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Franklin is looking to work some ground and pound but Hammond has wrist control.
Franklin connects with a couple of short punches.
Franklin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Franklin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammond has momentary wrist control but Franklin slips an elbow through the middle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Franklin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Franklin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Franklin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hammond is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Franklin is controlling him. #T3#
Franklin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Franklin landing with the ground and pound.
Franklin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Franklin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hammond 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.
Franklin stands up over Hammond, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hammond looking to control.
Franklin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Franklin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Franklin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Franklin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Franklin landing with the ground and pound.
Franklin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Franklin landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammond is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Franklin is working Hammond over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Franklin with a nice head shot there.
Franklin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Franklin working some strikes from top position.
Hammond working a defensive guard here.
Franklin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Franklin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Franklin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joel Franklin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hammond takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Franklin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jab from Franklin.
Hammond throws a combination that misses
and Franklin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hammond tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Franklin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Franklin lands a head shot.
Franklin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hammond can do to turn this around?
Franklin tests Hammond's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Franklin connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Hammond drives through and clinches with Franklin against the cage.
Hammond gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Franklin.
Franklin misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Hammond blocks a body shot from Franklin.
Hammond throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hammond misses with a knee to the head.
Franklin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Franklin tries to work over Hammond's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hammond has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Franklin blocks a body shot from Hammond.
Hammond lands a shoulder strike.
Franklin is pressed up against the cage. Hammond has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Franklin down to the mat. Franklin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Franklin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hammond gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Franklin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Hammond has taken the fight to the clinch. #T2#
Hammond is looking to take this one to the mat.
Joel Franklin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Hammond.
Franklin cracks Hammond with a nice body shot.
Hammond is breathing heavily.
Franklin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Franklin.
Hammond prevents a body shot from Franklin.
Hammond taking a breather.
A hook to the body from Franklin.
Hammond tries to throw a body punch but Franklin avoids it by throwing Hammond back against the cage.
Franklin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Franklin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hammond gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hammond is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Franklin to keep the fight standing.
Hammond lands a left hand that snaps the head of Franklin backwards. #T3#
Franklin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hammond's elbow.
Franklin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hammond's elbow.
Franklin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The referee calls for Hammond to work.
Hammond presses Franklin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Franklin misses with a body punch.
Franklin struggles to land a body shot inside as Hammond controls his hands.
Franklin tries to throw a body punch but Hammond avoids it by throwing Franklin back against the cage.
Hammond drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Franklin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Franklin lands a body punch. #T4#
Franklin struggles to land a body shot inside as Hammond controls his hands.
Hammond fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Franklin tries to throw a body punch but Hammond avoids it by throwing Franklin back against the cage.
Franklin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hammond prevents it.
Hammond tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hammond drops down looking for an ankle pick but Franklin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Franklin scores with a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Franklin scores with a jab to the body.
Franklin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hammond tries to counter with a clinch but Franklin shakes him off and moves away.
Hammond tries to clinch up
and Hammond takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joel Franklin dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hammond avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Franklin scores with a jab.
Joel Franklin is winning the standup battle so far.
Hammond tries to close the distance and clinch but Franklin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Franklin jabs at Hammond's body.
Nice cross by Franklin.
Franklin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hammond on the side of the head.
Hammond tries to close the distance and clinch up but Franklin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A looping hook to the body misses from Franklin. Hammond does a little dance to reset his feet.
Franklin slaps away a takedown attempt from Hammond, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franklin keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Franklin shoots in and bounces Hammond off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Franklin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Joel Franklin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Franklin landing some decent shots from guard.
Franklin 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.
Hammond looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Franklin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Franklin is working Hammond over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hammond takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Franklin slips nicely into half guard.
Franklin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Franklin is thwarting Hammond's attempts to control the position.
Franklin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hammond trying to control but Franklin postures up.
Franklin slips a nice elbow through Hammond's hands, connecting with Hammond's forehead.#T2#
Franklin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hammond has hold of Franklin's hands but Franklin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Franklin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Franklin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ROC#Hammond is rocked!
Franklin lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Hammond! More strikes land and this one is all over! Franklin jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joel Franklin!

Event: RFL - New Years Revolution
Date: Jan 04, 2025

#R1#
Justice misses the jab.#TD#
Justice drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Justice tries to stand but Kangasmaki is controlling from the bottom.
Justice trying to control but Kangasmaki is working from the bottom.
Kangasmaki trying to control the position.
Justice is working Kangasmaki over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Justice wanted to stand there but Kangasmaki had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Justice postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kangasmaki is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Justice, into his guard. #REVB#
Kangasmaki is looking to stand up but Justice won't let him. #T1##SU2#
Kangasmaki gets to his feet. Justice looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kangasmaki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Justice half committed to a counter leg kick.#TD#
Kangasmaki gets caught napping as Justice dives in and scores a takedown. Kangasmaki manages to retain guard.
Justice scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
Justice is stalling in the full guard.
Kangasmaki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Justice avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Justice throws a big elbow that misses.
Justice lands a couple of elbows.
Justice tries to stand but Kangasmaki is controlling from the bottom.
Justice trying to control the position from guard on top but Kangasmaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Kangasmaki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3#
Justice pushing down on Kangasmaki's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Justice is pressing down on Kangasmaki's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kangasmaki is holding on for now.
Kangasmaki tries to roll over but Justice keeps him under control.
Kangasmaki has a hand on Justice's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Justice takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Justice looking to finish Kangasmaki with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kangasmaki!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Justice has hold of Kangasmaki's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kangasmaki manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kangasmaki is looking to improve his position but Justice isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Justice 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.
Justice can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kangasmaki is looking to escape.
Kangasmaki tries to hold on but Justice pushes him away.
Justice raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Justice jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kangasmaki manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Justice is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kangasmaki knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gunner Justice dominated that round.
That's time! Justice's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kangasmaki misses with the combination. #TD#
Justice throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kangasmaki tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Justice is in Kangasmaki's guard.#SUB2#
Kangasmaki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Justice can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Kangasmaki looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Justice passes into half guard.
Justice looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Justice seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justice seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kangasmaki is trying to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB#
Justice is looking for a kimura but Kangasmaki is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Justice to get the leverage.
Kangasmaki is not content to let Justice control the position.
Justice is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped. #SUB2#
Kangasmaki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Justice looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kangasmaki with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Justice lands strikes from half guard.
Kangasmaki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Justice's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Justice's back!
Justice wants to escape the position. #T2#
Kangasmaki controlling from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Justice rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Gunner Justice overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kangasmaki prevents Justice from improving his position.
Kangasmaki wants to stand up but Justice is controlling the position. #SU2#
Kangasmaki decides to stand up.
Justice is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kangasmaki can do to turn this around?#T3#
Kangasmaki throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD#
Justice drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Justice working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Justice lands a decent elbow from side control.
Justice tries to advance to mount but Kangasmaki denies him.
Kangasmaki is working to avoid the ground and pound but Justice connects with a decent elbow.
Kangasmaki tries to buck Justice off but Justice is having none of it.#T4##SUB#
Justice tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Justice working the ground and pound from side control.
Kangasmaki taking punishment in the form of punches.
Justice is looking to take a break and control but Kangasmaki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kangasmaki manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gunner Justice dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Kangasmaki misses with a head kick.
Justice slips under a jab from Kangasmaki.#TD#
Justice closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kangasmaki to the mat! Kangasmaki manages to get full guard.
Justice slips nicely into half guard.
Justice seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Justice takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Justice wants to work for an arm triangle but Kangasmaki is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Justice takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Justice seems to be looking for submissions.
Justice prevents Kangasmaki from improving his position.#T1#
Kangasmaki is still trying to improve position.
Justice has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
You get the feeling that Kangasmaki really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Kangasmaki in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Justice trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Justice scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Justice in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #ROC#Kangasmaki is rocked!
Justice with a couple of short strikes.
Kangasmaki is still in real trouble! Can Justice finish him?#T2##SUB#
Justice jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kangasmaki manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Justice tries for a kimura but Kangasmaki is defending well. #SUB#
Justice is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Kangasmaki looks calm but he's in trouble here. Justice gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Kangasmaki is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Justice lets go of the hold and Kangasmaki can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gunner Justice!
Gunner Justice made sure to mention his sponsor, Hype Nutrition in his post fight interview.

Event: Conquest 17
Date: Jan 04, 2025

#R1##TD2#
James manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Okada on his heels. He'll look to pass Okada's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
James throws a sloppy strike and Okada has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! James is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Okada!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yuki Okada!
Yuki Okada decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: MMA Hype -20-
Date: Dec 28, 2024

#R1#
Farmer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Naught swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Naught gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Farmer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Naught.
Farmer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Naught blocks an uppercut.
Naught's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Naught working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farmer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Naught blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Naught lands a hook that snaps the head of Farmer backwards.
Farmer misses with the head strike.
Naught displaying some good clinch control by pressing Farmer up against the cage.
Naught stalling.
Naught has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Farmer seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Naught can turn it around.
Come on Naught - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Farmer working aggressively here.
Naught taking a breather.#T2#
Farmer misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Farmer fails to land.
Farmer swings wildly with an uppercut but Naught uses good head movement to avoid it.
Farmer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Naught.
Farmer struggles to land a body shot inside as Naught controls his hands.
Farmer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Naught.
Naught taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T3#
Farmer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Naught blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Naught holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Naught.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tee Naught.
Farmer avoids the head kick by Naught.
Naught throws a head kick but Farmer moves out of range.
Farmer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Farmer shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Naught eats them both and turns towards Farmer to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Crunch! Naught slams his shin into Farmer's torso.
Naught scores with a head kick. #CL#
Farmer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Naught.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Farmer. #T4#
Farmer tries to throw a body punch but Naught avoids it by throwing Farmer back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Farmer misses with some punches.
Farmer throws a head punch that misses.
Farmer blocks a body shot from Naught.
Naught leaning his opponent against the cage.
Farmer working aggressively here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Farmer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Naught misses with the head strike.
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 Kolby Farmer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Farmer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Farmer tries to clinch up but Naught circles away and keeps his distance.
Farmer tries to clinch there but Naught circles away.
Farmer tries to clinch up but Naught circles away and keeps his distance.
Farmer tries to clinch but Naught moves out of range.
Naught misses with a head kick.
As Naught looks to move away, Farmer throws a big counter combo but Naught just gets out of the way.
Naught throws a head kick that misses.
Farmer shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Naught eats them both and turns towards Farmer to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Naught throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Naught tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Farmer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Farmer looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A head kick misses from Naught.
Farmer wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naught moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #T1#
Naught tries a head kick but it misses.
Farmer tries to clinch there but Naught circles away.
Tee Naught seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Farmer blocks a head kick by Naught. #CL#
Farmer clinches with his opponent.
Naught goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Naught.
Farmer swings wildly with an uppercut but Naught uses good head movement to avoid it.
Farmer misses with a punch on the inside.
Farmer working aggressively here.
Farmer has a couple of punches blocked by Naught.
Farmer tries to throw a body punch but Naught avoids it by throwing Farmer back against the cage. #T2#
Naught blocking some punches.
Farmer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Farmer misses with the head strike.
Naught blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Naught stalling in the clinch.
Naught fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Naught tries a body shot but Farmer blocks it.
Farmer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kolby Farmer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Naught doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Naught. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Naught.
Farmer tries to throw a body punch but Naught avoids it by throwing Farmer back against the cage.
Farmer misses with a punch to the body.
Farmer tries to land knees in the clinch but Naught avoids the damage to the body.
Naught leaning against his opponent.
Naught prevents a body shot from Farmer.
Naught blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Farmer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Naught blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Naught to work. #T4#
Naught has Farmer pressed against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Naught's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Farmer swings wildly with an uppercut but Naught uses good head movement to avoid it.
Farmer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Farmer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Farmer misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Farmer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Farmer has a couple of punches blocked by Naught.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kolby Farmer dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Naught throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tee Naught has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Naught throws a head kick that misses.
Naught throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Naught throws a sloppy head kick and Farmer moves out of range easily.
Naught lands a head kick. Farmer smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tee Naught seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Naught rushes Farmer and presses him up against the cage.
Farmer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Naught blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Farmer fails to land.
Farmer misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farmer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Farmer letting Naught take a breather here.
Farmer swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Naught blocks an uppercut.
Farmer throws a punch but it's blocked by Naught.
Farmer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Farmer being controlled against the cage.
Farmer struggles to land a body shot inside as Naught controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Farmer.
Naught looking to stall. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Farmer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Naught blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Farmer pushes Naught back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Farmer.
Naught blocking some punches.
Farmer swings wildly with an uppercut but Naught uses good head movement to avoid it.
Farmer misses with some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T3#
Naught stalling in the clinch.
Farmer misses with a punch on the inside.
Farmer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Farmer throws a punch but it's blocked by Naught.
Naught blocking some punches.
Naught doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Farmer working aggressively here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Naught blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Farmer fails to land. #T4#
Naught blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Naught manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Farmer swings wildly with an uppercut but Naught uses good head movement to avoid it.
Farmer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Farmer lands with a light punch inside.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Farmer throws a head punch that misses.
Farmer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kolby Farmer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head punch on the inside from Farmer fails to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kolby Farmer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Farmer, 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kolby Farmer!
Kolby Farmer gave a mention to Bloodbath MMA Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: MMA Hype -21-
Date: Dec 28, 2024

#R1#
Kirby lands with a nice combination. Randolph backs away looking to recover.
Randolph looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kirby is fending him off so far but Randolph persists. Nope, Kirby circles away and we're back to standing.
Kirby circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kirby counters with a nice body shot.
Randolph tries to clinch there but Kirby circles away.
Randolph tries for a takedown but Kirby circles away easily
letting Kirby counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Randolph clinches up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Kirby's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Randolph controlling the action here for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Kirby manages to break the clinch.
Kirby keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Matthew Michael Kirby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Allan Randolph.#T1#
Randolph tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Matthew Michael Kirby is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Randolph tries to clinch
and Kirby counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Randolph has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Randolph there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kirby throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Randolph looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kirby tries to bum rush Randolph with a series of wild strikes but Randolph uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Randolph clinches.
A shot in the inside from Kirby.
Kirby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Randolph lands a left hand. #CUT2#It looks like Matthew Michael Kirby has been cut.
Kirby tries to break free but Randolph pushes him back against the cage.
Randolph has Kirby pushed against the cage.
Kirby swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Kirby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Randolph tries to pull guard but Kirby won't allow it.
Kirby has a couple of punches blocked by Randolph.
Randolph throws a punch but it's blocked by Kirby.
Kirby holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Randolph prevents Kirby from breaking the clinch.
Randolph lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Randolph lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kirby backwards.
Randolph is trying to pull guard but Kirby turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T3#
Randolph has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kirby avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short right from Randolph on the inside.
Kirby throws a punch but it's blocked by Randolph.
Kirby managing to block the knees to the body from Randolph.
Randolph working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Randolph is trying to break the clinch but Kirby has him pressed against the cage.
Randolph misses with some punches.
Randolph blocks a body shot from Kirby.
Randolph is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Randolph blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Randolph pressing his opponent against the cage.
Randolph lands a hook that snaps the head of Kirby backwards.
Kirby working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Kirby pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Allan Randolph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Randolph is looking to clinch.
Randolph takes a jab right on the kisser.
Randolph tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kirby paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Randolph tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kirby avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kirby circles away from the clinch attempt.
Randolph tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kirby manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matthew Michael Kirby dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matthew Michael Kirby's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Randolph wants to clinch up but Kirby keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Randolph has closed the distance and engaged Kirby in a clinch.
Kirby wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Randolph has him pressed against the cage.
Kirby wants to break free but Randolph has control.
Kirby blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kirby misses with a punch on the inside.
Randolph lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kirby swings wildly with an uppercut but Randolph uses good head movement to avoid it.
Allan Randolph seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirby blocks an elbow strike from Randolph.
Randolph fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Randolph has Kirby pressed against the cage, preventing Kirby from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1##BC#
Kirby breaks from the clinch.
Randolph fails with a takedown attempt.
Kirby misses with a looping right.
Randolph ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kirby moves away.
Kirby fires out a quick counter leg kick but Randolph just manages to avoid it.
Kirby looks to land a combination but Randolph avoids it well. #CL2#
Randolph closes the distance and clinches.
Kirby working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Kirby pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Randolph tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Randolph wants to clinch.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Kirby.
Randolph wants to clinch but Kirby slips to the side
and Kirby counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Randolph thinking.
Randolph tries to clinch but Kirby is having none of it.
Matthew Michael Kirby is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Randolph clinches up with Kirby and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Kirby breaks from the clinch.
Kirby with the inside leg kick.
Randolph misses with a two punch combination.
Kirby was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2#
Randolph drives through and clinches with Kirby against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kirby has had enough of the clinch but Randolph keeps him there for the moment.
Randolph avoiding damage.
Randolph tries to land knees in the clinch but Kirby avoids the damage to the body. #T3#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Randolph scores with a shoulder strike.
Randolph lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT2#Matthew Michael Kirby's cut is getting worse.
Randolph throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kirby blocks it with crossed arms.
Kirby misses with a body punch. #BC#
Kirby escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kirby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Randolph fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kirby, pushing him back against the cage.
Randolph prevents Kirby from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Kirby breaks the clinch.
Kirby misses with the combination. #T4#
Kirby shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Randolph eats them both and turns towards Kirby to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL2#
Randolph drives through and clinches with Kirby against the cage.
Kirby is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Randolph.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kirby taking a breather.
Randolph lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Kirby manages to break the clinch.
Randolph shoots in looking for a takedown but Kirby manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Randolph's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kirby swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kirby looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Randolph tries for a takedown but Kirby circles away easily
enabling Kirby to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Allan Randolph will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Matthew Michael Kirby's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Kirby as Randolph shoots in.
An attempted straight right counter from Kirby misses the target.
Kirby swats away the attempt to clinch by Randolph.
Kirby feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Randolph tries to close the distance and clinch but Kirby swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kirby went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Randolph dodges the punch combination from Kirby. #CL2#
Kirby gets tackled into the cage by Randolph. Randolph maintains the clinch.
Kirby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirby works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Randolph is stalling here.
Kirby on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T1#
Kirby on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Randolph taking a breather.
Randolph missing with knees to the body.
Randolph tries to pull guard but Kirby won't allow it.
Kirby takes a shot to the head.
Randolph keeps control of Kirby as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kirby has a couple of punches blocked by Randolph. #BC#
Kirby pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Randolph clinches.
Randolph working aggressively here. #T2#
Kirby is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Randolph taking a breather.
Randolph looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Randolph swings wildly with an uppercut but Kirby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kirby struggles to land a body shot inside as Randolph controls his hands. #BC#
Kirby breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Randolph tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kirby swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kirby circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Randolph closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Kirby breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kirby swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T3#
Randolph has his takedown stuffed
and Kirby counters with a stiff right hand.
Matthew Michael Kirby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Allan Randolph.
A bone on bone clash there as Kirby blocks the leg kick.
Randolph tries to clinch there but Kirby circles away.
Randolph shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kirby counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Randolph ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Randolph is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
No joy there for Kirby, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Randolph wants to clinch.
Kirby throwing a counter right hand but Randolph manages to avoid it.
Kirby circles away from the clinch attempt
and Randolph takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Randolph fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Randolph tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kirby paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kirby misses with a series of wild punches. #CL2#
Randolph rushes Kirby and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Randolph tries to land knees in the clinch but Kirby avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Randolph keeps control of Kirby as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Randolph keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kirby's efforts to push away.
Kirby avoiding damage as Randolph throws knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matthew Michael Kirby showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kirby 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Michael Kirby!
A pretty intense looking Matthew Michael Kirby took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: FCL 69- Islay vs Kowalczyk
Date: Dec 21, 2024

#R1#
Tranny Savage takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL#
Tranny Savage has closed the distance and engaged Turtle in a clinch.
Tranny Savage tries to pull guard but Turtle holds him up against the cage and eventually Tranny Savage drops back down to his feet. #TD2#
Turtle pulls guard successfully.
Turtle wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Turtle working for a triangle but Tranny Savage defends it easily.
Tranny Savage definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tranny Savage showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tranny Savage tries to free his leg and advance position but Turtle is retaining full guard.
Turtle is trying to keep Tranny Savage in close.
Tranny Savage trying to control but Turtle is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Tranny Savage trying to stand up but can't free himself from Turtle's guard.
Tranny Savage trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Turtle 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.
Tranny Savage controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Turtle lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Turtle postures up in Tranny Savage's guard and throws a big left but Tranny Savage blocks it. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tranny Savage wants to get back to his feet but Turtle is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Turtle with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tranny Savage pulls Turtle in close to prevent any damage.
Turtle is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Turtle stopping the sweep attempt from Tranny Savage.
Turtle throwing strikes but missing.
Tranny Savage looking to control but Turtle passes into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Turtle working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Turtle with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Turtle scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Turtle prevents Tranny Savage from improving his position.
Tranny Savage wants to control but Turtle is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tranny Savage is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Turtle looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Turtle not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tranny Savage wants to control but Turtle is keeping busy. #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.
Turtle stalling away here and it's allowed Tranny Savage to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Turtle works over Tranny Savage with some ground and pound from guard.
Turtle distracts Tranny Savage with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Turtle throws a big right hand that misses.
Turtle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Turtle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Turtle slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Turtle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tranny Savage works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turtle being controlled here momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

War Turtle dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Tranny Savage works over Turtle's head and body with a nice combination.#TD#
Tranny Savage drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tranny Savage looks up at the clock and then as Turtle takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Tranny Savage smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Turtle sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Tranny Savage is working for a submission of some sort.
Tranny Savage wants to stand up but Turtle is controlling the position.
Turtle moves into full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Turtle working for a triangle but Tranny Savage defends it easily.
Tranny Savage wants to control from the top but Turtle keeps moving.
Turtle is pulling down on Tranny Savage's head. It's preventing any offense from Tranny Savage, at least for the moment.
Tranny Savage tries to stand but Turtle is controlling from the bottom.
Tranny Savage trying to control but Turtle is working from the bottom. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tranny Savage throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Turtle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Turtle 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.#SUB2#
Turtle is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Turtle escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tranny Savage gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tranny Savage sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Turtle looking to control. #T3#
Tranny Savage sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tranny Savage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Turtle with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tranny Savage closes this distance looking for a takedown but Turtle circles away.
A shot to the liver by Turtle. Beautiful body shot.
Tranny Savage walks forward, straight into a front kick from Turtle.
Tranny Savage closes this distance looking for a takedown but Turtle circles away.
Turtle tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Turtle keeps the fight on the outside.
A combination from Tranny Savage does no damage.
Turtle throws a body punch but Tranny Savage moves out of range. #T4#
Tranny Savage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turtle wants to counter the offense by Tranny Savage and move into the clinch position.
Tranny Savage darts in trying to clinch
and Turtle counters with a stiff right hand.
Tranny Savage moves out of range as Turtle strikes.
Nice body punch from Turtle.
Turtle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tranny Savage half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Tranny Savage gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Tranny Savage jumps guard.
Turtle wants to pass the guard but Tranny Savage is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turtle is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but War Turtle will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Turtle connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tranny Savage. Tranny Savage circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tranny Savage is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL#
Tranny Savage moves into range and clinches up with Turtle.
Turtle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tranny Savage backwards.
Turtle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tranny Savage tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Turtle smiles and moves away.
Turtle tests Tranny Savage's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tranny Savage wants to clinch up but Turtle keeps it at a distance.
Tranny Savage fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Turtle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tranny Savage manages to avoid it.
Tranny Savage swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Turtle to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Macho Maam Tranny Savage has been cut.#CL#
Tranny Savage closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Tranny Savage decides to pull guard.
Tranny Savage seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Turtle slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Turtle is looking to work some ground and pound but Tranny Savage has wrist control.
Tranny Savage is adopting a defensive guard.
Turtle slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Tranny Savage wants to sweep but no luck.
Tranny Savage utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Tranny Savage is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tranny Savage tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turtle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tranny Savage closes the distance looking to clinch
and Turtle makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tranny Savage tries to clinch but Turtle is having none of it.
Jab, jab by Turtle - just one landing. #T3#
Tranny Savage closes the distance and clinches up with Turtle, looking for a takedown. Tranny Savage pushes Turtle against the cage but Turtle circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Macho Maam Tranny Savage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tranny Savage tries to clinch but Turtle moves out of range.
Turtle is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Tranny Savage tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Turtle moves into range and connects with a jab.
Turtle takes a kick to the side of the head.
War Turtle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turtle throws a nice looking combination but Tranny Savage bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Tranny Savage closes the distance and pushes Turtle back into the cage.
Tranny Savage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tranny Savage tries to score a body lock takedown but Turtle shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Turtle lands a hook that snaps the head of Tranny Savage backwards.
Tranny Savage misses with some punches.
Turtle working aggressively here. #TD2#
Turtle manages to pull guard. #T4#
Turtle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Turtle is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Macho Maam Tranny Savage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tranny Savage is working Turtle over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Tranny Savage has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Turtle to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Tranny Savage is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Turtle pulls down on the head and he's put Tranny Savage to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). War Turtle!

Event: MMA Hype -15-
Date: Dec 07, 2024

#R1#
Flores throws a hook but Hammond avoids it easily.
Hammond throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Hammond moves into the clinch successfully.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD2#
Flores wants the takedown. Hammond is fighting it off but Flores persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hammond's guard against the cage.#SU2#
Flores gets to his feet. Hammond looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hammond fails to land the takedown.
Flores stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Flores wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Flores throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hammond tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Flores is in Hammond's guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Hammond manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Hammond breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Hammond gets a clinch. #T1##BC#
Hammond breaks the clinch.
Flores keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hammond seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Hammond. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Hammond bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Flores is not content to let Hammond control the position.
Hammond is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Flores is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T2##SU#
Hammond decides to stand back up.
Flores doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hammond counters with a two punch combo.
Flores slaps away a takedown attempt from Hammond, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Hammond fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Flores, pushing him back against the cage.
Hammond is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Flores is defending well.
Flores on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T3##BC#
Hammond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hammond tried to score with a low kick but Flores checks it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Flores is defended easily by Hammond.#CL#
Hammond rushes Flores and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hammond missing with knees to the body.
Hammond leaning his opponent against the cage.
Flores jumps guard but Hammond turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T4#
Hammond's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hammond tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Flores just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hammond wants to take the fight to the mat but Flores manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Hammond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Hammond has taken the fight to the clinch.
Flores has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hammond seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Flores can turn it around.
Hammond works on Flores's body with a couple of short punches.
Hammond slowing the pace effectively.
Flores is trying to pull guard but Hammond has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Hammond breaks the clinch. #CL#
Hammond gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Flores's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Hammond dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Hammond keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Hammond gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hammond lands with a left to the head. #TD#
Hammond manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammond wants to control the position but Flores says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Flores is taking a breather. Hammond 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.
Hammond is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flores content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Hammond is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hammond is trying is best to control the position here.
Still in half guard, Flores seems content to control.
Flores prevents Hammond from standing back up.
Flores is thwarting Hammond's attempts to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hammond wants to sweep but Flores has passed to side control!#SU2#
Flores decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hammond throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Flores.
Flores goes for a double leg but Hammond avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hammond continues to drive forward.
Billy Hammond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Hammond clinches up with Flores and pushes him back against the cage.
Hammond is stalling here.
Hammond misses with an elbow strike.
Hammond stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Flores tries to break free but Hammond pushes him back against the cage.
Hammond gets through Flores's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hammond is trying to pull guard but Flores has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Flores blocks the elbow strike.
Hammond lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Flores letting Hammond take a breather here.
Hammond lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hammond lands a nice uppercut.
Flores has Hammond pushed against the cage.
Hammond is pushing Flores up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hammond cracks Flores with a nice body shot.
Flores stalling in the clinch but Hammond improves position. #T4##BC#
Hammond breaks from the clinch.
Flores shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hammond as he avoids it easily.
Billy Hammond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marquis Flores.
Flores is breathing heavily.#CL#
Hammond clinches up against the cage.
Hammond is trying to pull guard but Flores has him pressed against the cage.
Hammond missing with knees to the body.
Hammond just leaning against Flores, taking a breather.
Hammond wants a takedown but no success here. #TD#
Hammond gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flores tries to roll over but Hammond keeps him under control.
Hammond knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Flores on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Flores is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hammond pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Hammond dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hammond feints a jab promting Flores to slip. Hammond then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Flores slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Marquis Flores has been cut.#TD#
Hammond closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hammond lands in his opponent's guard.
Hammond stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flores swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hammond trying to control the position from guard on top but Flores is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammond throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Flores works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Hammond lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Flores working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hammond.
Billy Hammond overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Flores can't keep his opponent in guard - Hammond advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Flores takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hammond is trying to control the action in half guard but Flores is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Flores trying to control here. #SU#
Hammond gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #TD2#
Flores closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Flores lands in his opponent's guard.
Flores trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Hammond looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammond pulls Flores in close to prevent any damage.
Hammond 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.
Flores loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Hammond has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Flores 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 Hammond.#ES#
Hammond sneaks out the side door and pushes Flores away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T3#
Flores shoots in for a double leg but Hammond sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hammond throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Flores with the counter takedown but Hammond avoids it easily.
Hammond lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jab by Hammond.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Hammond has knocked Flores down with a huge combo! Hammond steps away and waves a wobbly Flores back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Flores is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Hammond changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Flores looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Flores is still in real trouble! Can Hammond finish him?#SUB#
Hammond is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Flores knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SU#
Hammond decides to stand up, so the ref orders Flores to his feet. #T4#
Hammond throws a head kick that misses.
Flores seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
Hammond darts in and clinches Flores up against the cage.
Flores dodges an elbow strike from Hammond. #BC#
Hammond pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hammond dives in for a single leg takedown but Flores sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Flores is trying to pull guard but Hammond has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Hammond has Flores pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hammond pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Flores tumbling to the mat - Hammond dives into Flores's guard.#SU#
Hammond gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Hammond showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hammond 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Hammond!
Billy Hammond gave a mention to Bloodbath MMA Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: MMA Hype -13-
Date: Dec 01, 2024

#R1#
Clark scores with a jab to the head.
Clark connects with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Lance Hodges has been cut.
Nice shot by Clark.
Jab from Clark.
Clark moves out of range of the body kick from Hodges.
Hodges misses with a jab to the body #KD2#
and Hodges is countered with a crisp right hand from Clark that sends him to the canvas! Clark follows him to the mat into side control. #ROC2#Hodges is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hodges tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Oh Hodges is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Clark is working to tighten his grip on Hodges's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Hodges has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Clark is really squeezing tight and eventually Hodges passes out! Clark breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Douglas Clark!
Douglas Clark decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: MMA Hype -12-
Date: Nov 24, 2024

#R1#
Farmer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Burns manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Farmer tries to clinch up.
Burns connects with a body shot.
A jab from Burns finds it's way through Farmer's defenses. #CL2#
Farmer moves into range and clinches up with Burns.
Burns misses with a punch on the inside.
Burns tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Burns tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Farmer fails to land.
Burns swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Burns fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Burns fails to land.
Burns can't find room to land a body shot as Farmer controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns digs a right hand underneath Farmer's ribcage. Farmer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Burns definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Burns misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Burns.
Burns lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Burns misses with a punch to the body.
Farmer throws a punch but it's blocked by Burns. #T1#
Burns blocks an uppercut.
Burns scores with a shoulder strike.
Farmer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Burns blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burns tries to throw a body punch but Farmer avoids it by throwing Burns back against the cage.
Farmer misses with some punches.
Farmer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Burns lands a hook that snaps the head of Farmer backwards.
Still in the clinch, Burns scores with a nice short uppercut.
Farmer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Burns lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Farmer backwards.
Farmer tries to throw a body punch but Burns avoids it by throwing Farmer back against the cage.
Burns scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC#Farmer is rocked!
Burns lands a big right hand that drops Farmer! The killer instinct kicks in and Burns finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Burns!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gage Burns!

Event: MMA Hype -12-
Date: Nov 24, 2024

#R1#
Randolph tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rojas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rojas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Rojas backs off Randolph throws a huge counter combo but Rojas manages to avoid it all.
Randolph takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rojas jabs Randolph to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Randolph throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rojas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rojas lands a lovely overhand right.
Rojas scores with a leg kick.
Randolph takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2#
Randolph clinches up against the cage.
Rojas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Randolph scores with a nice hook to the head.#CUT2#It looks like Derrick Rojas has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rojas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Randolph or not.
A left hand lands to the body for Rojas.
Rojas can't find room to land a body shot as Randolph controls the action.
Randolph is trying to force a seperation but Rojas has the dominant position.#T1#
Randolph goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Randolph tries to circle away but Rojas has him pinned against the cage.
Rojas misses with a punch on the inside.
Rojas misses with a punch to the body.
Randolph tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rojas smiles and moves away.
Donk. Rojas catches Randolph right on the button with a cross.
Rojas thuds a left hand into Randolph's body.
Randolph closes the distance and clinches up with Rojas, looking for a takedown. Randolph pushes Rojas against the cage but Rojas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rojas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Randolph takes one on the button.
Rojas looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A good leg kick by Rojas.
Rojas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Randolph was well out of range. Poor timing from Rojas.
Rojas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Derrick Rojas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Allan Randolph.#T2##CL#
Rojas moves into the clinch successfully.
Rojas tries to throw a body punch but Randolph avoids it by throwing Rojas back against the cage. #TD2#
Randolph pulls guard effortlessly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Randolph looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rojas has picked Randolph up and slammed him! Randolph can't keep hold of the triangle and Rojas manages to pass to side control!
Randolph tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rojas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rojas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SU#
Rojas decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Randolph throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rojas.
Rojas bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rojas scores with a nice strike.
Rojas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Randolph's head.
Randolph tries to clinch but Rojas is having none of it. #T3##CL2#
Randolph gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rojas takes a shot to the head.
Rojas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Randolph pulls guard.
Rojas sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SU#
Randolph is working an open guard so Rojas takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Rojas is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Randolph avoids a punch combination nicely.
A left and a right from Rojas both land. Nice combination. #T4#
Rojas scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Randolph misses with a wild combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rojas circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Randolph has closed the distance and engaged Rojas in a clinch.
Randolph with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rojas throws a punch but it's blocked by Randolph.
Rojas works on Randolph's body with a couple of short punches.
Rojas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Randolph prevents a body shot from Rojas.
Randolph tries to pull guard but Rojas won't allow it.
Rojas lands an uppercut.
Randolph blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Derrick Rojas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Derrick Rojas's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Rojas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rojas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rojas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Randolph's head.
Randolph is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL2#
Randolph clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Randolph.
A short uppercut from Rojas.
Rojas misses with a punch to the body.
Randolph is looking to break free of the clinch but Rojas has double underhooks.
Allan Randolph seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rojas misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Randolph jumps guard but Rojas stands there with Randolph around his waist. Randolph gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Randolph looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Randolph blocks a body shot from Rojas. #T1#
Randolph blocks a body shot from Rojas.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rojas.
Rojas has a couple of punches blocked by Randolph.
Rojas has a couple of punches blocked by Randolph.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Randolph.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rojas.
Randolph blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rojas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rojas misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rojas.
Rojas swings wildly with an uppercut but Randolph uses good head movement to avoid it.
Randolph blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Randolph trying to control the position but instead, Rojas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Randolph into the cage.
Rojas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rojas swings wildly with an uppercut but Randolph uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rojas tries a body shot but Randolph blocks it.
Rojas prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rojas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rojas misses with a punch on the inside.
Rojas tries a body shot but Randolph blocks it.
Randolph tries to pull guard but Rojas forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Derrick Rojas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Allan Randolph.#T3#
Rojas misses with a punch on the inside.
Rojas lands a shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Rojas.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rojas.
Rojas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Randolph tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rojas smiles and moves away.
Randolph fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Randolph backs away, Rojas returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rojas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rojas misses with a series of wild punches.
Randolph tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Randolph tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rojas is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Randolph tries to clinch up but Rojas circles away and keeps his distance.
Rojas looks to score with a jab to the body but Randolph is just out of range.
Rojas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Randolph stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Derrick Rojas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Randolph gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL#
Rojas clinches with his opponent.
Rojas misses with some punches.
Rojas tries a body shot but Randolph blocks it.
Randolph jumps guard but Rojas stands there with Randolph around his waist. Randolph gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rojas has a couple of punches blocked by Randolph.
Rojas misses with a body punch.
Rojas lands with a left to the head.
Randolph tries to break free but Rojas pushes him back against the cage.
Rojas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Randolph takes a shot to the head.
Rojas lands with a light punch inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Derrick Rojas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Derrick Rojas's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Randolph shoots and misses
and Rojas counters with a low kick, right behind Randolph 's knee.
Rojas catches Randolph with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rojas lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice shot lands for Rojas.#CL#
Rojas moves into the clinch successfully.
Rojas throws a head punch that misses.
Rojas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Randolph fails to land.
Rojas has a couple of punches blocked by Randolph.
Randolph has a couple of punches blocked by Rojas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rojas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rojas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rojas lands a nice uppercut.
Rojas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Randolph can do to turn this around?
Rojas misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Randolph takes a shot to the head.
Randolph has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rojas after a bit of a struggle.
Rojas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Randolph backwards.
Rojas misses with a punch on the inside.
Rojas lands a body shot.
Randolph blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rojas.
Rojas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rojas working aggressively here.
Rojas is working Randolph over against the cage.
Rojas swings wildly with an uppercut but Randolph uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rojas working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Randolph presses Rojas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Randolph is trying to pull guard but Rojas has him pressed against the cage.
Derrick Rojas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Allan Randolph.
Rojas swings wildly with an uppercut but Randolph uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rojas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Randolph is trying to break the clinch but Rojas is controlling him.
Rojas has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Rojas tries to work over Randolph's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Randolph jumps guard but Rojas stands there with Randolph around his waist. Randolph gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Randolph is trying to drag Rojas to the mat but Rojas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Randolph blocking some punches. #T3#
Rojas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rojas misses with a body punch.
Randolph swings wildly with an uppercut but Rojas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rojas lands a body punch.
Rojas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Randolph scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rojas struggles to land a body shot inside as Randolph controls his hands.
Randolph prevents a body shot from Rojas.
Rojas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rojas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Randolph misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rojas. #T4#
Rojas tries to throw a body punch but Randolph avoids it by throwing Rojas back against the cage.
Randolph looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Randolph tries to land knees in the clinch but Rojas avoids the damage to the body.
Rojas lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short left from Rojas.
Rojas throws a head punch that misses.
Rojas misses with some punches.
Randolph swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rojas prevents Randolph from breaking the clinch.
Rojas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Randolph tries to pull guard but Rojas won't allow it.
Randolph wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rojas has him pressed against the cage.
Allan Randolph has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Derrick Rojas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Randolph is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rojas to keep the fight standing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Derrick Rojas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rojas, 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derrick Rojas!
Our winner, Derrick Rojas, 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: Nov 16, 2024

#R1#
McDonalds lands with a right hand.
McDonalds connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
De Boise throws a jab when McDonalds was well out of range.
De Boise takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McDonalds moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL#
De Boise drives through and clinches with McDonalds against the cage.
De Boise wants to break the clinch but can't.
McDonalds lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Boise misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Boise gets through McDonalds's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
De Boise throws an elbow that misses.
A nice left hand lands by McDonalds.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from McDonalds.
De Boise wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice right hand lands inside from McDonalds.
McDonalds lands a hook that snaps the head of De Boise backwards.
De Boise goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McDonalds pushes De Boise back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from McDonalds.
De Boise is breathing heavily.
McDonalds can't find room to land a body shot as De Boise controls the action.
A short right from McDonalds on the inside.
McDonalds misses with a body punch. #T1##KD2#
McDonalds drops De Boise onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! De Boise is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#De Boise is rocked!
A nice left hand lands by McDonalds.
Oh De Boise is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McDonalds is leaning against De Boise and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
De Boise seems to have got his legs back now.
McDonalds blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McDonalds lands with a short shot to the head.
McDonalds lands with a light punch inside.
McDonalds lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD2#
McDonalds drops De Boise onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! De Boise is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
McDonalds lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops De Boise to his knees! McDonalds keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt McDonalds!
Matt McDonalds decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: 3SD 3
Date: Nov 09, 2024

#R1#
A head kick misses from Grogan.
It seemed like Kirby was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice sprawl there from Kirby as Grogan shoots in.
Kirby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grogan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Grogan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kirby counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Borck Grogan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Kirby has knocked Grogan down with a huge combo! Kirby steps away and waves a wobbly Grogan back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#It looks like Borck Grogan has been cut.
Grogan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grogan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kirby.
Kirby lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Grogan falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Matthew Michael Kirby!
A relieved looking Matthew Michael Kirby 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: Nov 04, 2024

#R1##CL2#
De Boise moves into the clinch successfully.
De Boise lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
De Boise manages to break the clinch.
Cedric De Boise seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
De Boise closes the distance and pushes Benton back into the cage.#BC2#
De Boise breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
De Boise gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
De Boise trying to stand up but can't free himself from Benton's guard.
Benton is trying to control the position but De Boise postures up. #SU2#
Benton is working an open guard so De Boise takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2#
De Boise drives through and clinches with Benton against the cage. #TD2#
De Boise has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Benton clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benton is really stuck here.
De Boise seems like he's trying to stand.
Benton tries to escape the position. #T1#
De Boise is trying to stand.
De Boise has the hooks in. Benton is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
De Boise gets to his feet and calls for his opponent to stand and trade! Heeeere we go! #CL2#
De Boise instigates a clinch.
Benton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Benton jumps guard and drags De Boise to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
De Boise wants to get up but he can't break Benton's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Benton is trying to control the position but De Boise postures up. #SUB#
Benton is looking for a triangle but De Boise pushes his legs off easily. #SU2#
De Boise stands up and waves to Benton to follow him. #CL2#
De Boise moves into the clinch successfully. #T2#
De Boise throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bentons head.
De Boise lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Boise throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Benton tries to score a body lock takedown but De Boise shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Benton gets control of De Boise's arms and successfully pulls guard. Benton will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
De Boise has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Benton is proving hard to escape from.
Benton trying to control the position.
Benton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Benton is looking for a kimura but De Boise is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Benton to get the leverage.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Benton stops De Boise from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Benton seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. De Boise is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ezekiel Benton!

Event: MMA Hype -8-
Date: Nov 03, 2024

#R1#
A nice leg kick from Everett, right into the meat of the thigh. #CL#
Randolph gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Everett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Everett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Randolph's elbow.
Everett is struggling to control the position.#BC2#
Everett breaks from the clinch.
Randolph takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#CL#
Randolph moves into the clinch successfully.
Randolph lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Everett pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Randolph pushes Everett up against the cage in a clinch.
Randolph lands with a light punch inside.
Randolph has Everett pressed against the cage, preventing Everett from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Randolph blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD#
Randolph gets control of Everett's arms and successfully pulls guard. Randolph will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
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!
Everett wants to control from the top but Randolph keeps moving.
Everett stopping the sweep attempt from Randolph.#T1##SUB#
Randolph is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Everett defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Randolph keeping moving, preventing Everett from controlling successfully.
Randolph will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Randolph looking to hit a scissor sweep but Everett is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Everett is pushing down on Randolph's leg trying to pass to half guard. Randolph is fighting to maintain full guard but Everett has managed to sneak the leg through.
Randolph is refusing to be controlled, as Everett sits in half guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Everett moves nicely into side control.
Everett just content to control the position.
Everett working away.
Everett gets to mount! Randolph was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Everett tries to control but Randolph wriggling away.
Randolph is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Everett fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Everett won't let Randolph get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Everett landing strikes from the mount and Randolph is in trouble!
Everett trying to control but Randolph is having none of it.
Randolph is trying to escape the mount.
Everett lands a nice shot to the head.
Randolph is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T4#
Everett dominating with strikes here.
Everett controlling from the full mount.
Randolph is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Randolph is in a horrible position here. Everett smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Everett lands with some strikes.
Randolph is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Everett can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Randolph is looking to escape.
Randolph is trying desperately to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kyson Everett dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Randolph checks a leg kick.
Randolph swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Randolph clinches up against the cage.
Everett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Randolph scores with a shoulder strike.
A frustrated look appears on Randolph's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Everett pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Randolph moves into the clinch.
Randolph blocking some punches.
Everett working aggressively here.
Everett tries to break the clinch but Randolph is controlling the position.
Everett looking to slow down the pace here.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Everett has eaten all the pies!
Everett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Everett breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Randolph clinches up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Randolph looking to throw knees to the head but Everett is blocking nicely.
Everett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Everett tries to break free but Randolph pushes him back against the cage.
Randolph jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Everett walks away with a smile on his face. Randolph gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Randolph keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Everett.
Allan Randolph is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Randolph has closed the distance and engaged Everett in a clinch. #BC2#
Everett pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Everett just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Randolph instigates a clinch.
Randolph lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Randolph jumps guard but Everett turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Everett wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Everett pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Randolph clinches up with Everett and pushes him back against the cage.
Everett wants to break free but Randolph has control.
Everett lands a hook to the side of the head.
Randolph fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allan Randolph. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Everett misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Everett tries to throw a body punch but Randolph avoids it by throwing Everett back against the cage.
A short left from Everett.
Randolph scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Everett tries to work over Randolph's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Everett fails to land.
Randolph effectively controlling the action here.
Everett is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Everett tries a body shot but Randolph blocks it.
Everett takes a shot to the head.
Randolph tries to pull guard but Everett holds him up against the cage and eventually Randolph drops back down to his feet.
Everett is looking to control Randolph's arms but Randolph gets an underhook and turns him. Now Everett has his back to the cage.
Randolph lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Randolph leaning his opponent against the cage.
Allan Randolph has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A frustrated look appears on Randolph's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Randolph definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T3#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Everett wants to break free but Randolph has control. #BC2#
Everett breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Randolph has taken the fight to the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Randolph.
Everett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Everett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Randolph is trying to break the clinch but Everett has him pressed against the cage.
Everett has a couple of punches blocked by Randolph.
Everett can't break the clinch.
Everett is trying to push Randolph away but Randolph has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Everett slows down the pace here.
Everett throws a punch but it's blocked by Randolph. #T4#
Randolph blocks a body shot from Everett. #BC#
Randolph manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Randolph gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Everett - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Randolph has Everett pressed against the cage, preventing Everett from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Everett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Everett.
Randolph controlling the action here for a moment.
Everett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Everett on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Everett tries to throw a body punch but Randolph avoids it by throwing Everett back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Randolph scores with a nice short uppercut.
Randolph blocks a body shot from Everett.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Allan Randolph dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Randolph fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Kyson Everett has been cut.#CL#
Everett tries to keep at a distance but Randolph has taken the fight into the clinch.
Randolph pushes off an throws an elbow but Everett leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Everett working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Everett.
Everett misses with a punch to the body.
Randolph scores with a shoulder strike.
Everett throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Everett.
Everett misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Everett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Randolph misses with an elbow strike.
Randolph tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Everett just stands there and leans against the cage.
Everett tries to break the clinch but Randolph is controlling the position.
Randolph tries to pull guard but Everett holds him up against the cage and eventually Randolph drops back down to his feet.
Everett throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Randolph lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Everett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Randolph's elbow.
Everett misses with a body punch.
Randolph stalling against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Everett takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Everett is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Randolph is keeping busy.
Everett just leaning against Randolph, taking a breather.
Everett is working Randolph over against the cage.
Everett lands a shoulder strike.
Everett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Everett wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Randolph has him pressed against the cage.
Everett avoids the elbow strike from Randolph, against the cage.
Randolph is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T2#
Everett is trying to force a seperation but Randolph has the dominant position.
Everett lands a left hand.
Randolph keeps control of Everett as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Randolph tries for a takedown but Everett manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allan Randolph. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Everett manages to break the clinch.
Everett throws out a loose jab but Randolph uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Randolph moves into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Everett is trying to maintain a safe position but Randolph gets an underhook and turns Everett into the cage.
Everett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Randolph's elbow.
Everett blocks an elbow strike.
Randolph just leaning against Everett, taking a breather. #T3#
Randolph blocking some punches.
Everett is trying to break the clinch but Randolph has him pressed against the cage.
Everett goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Everett manages to break the clinch.
Everett looks to land a right hand but Randolph moved out of range.#CL#
Randolph has closed the distance and engaged Everett in a clinch.
Randolph trying to land knees to the body.
Everett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Randolph.
Randolph stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Everett wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Everett is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Everett working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Randolph scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Randolph keeps control of Everett as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Everett has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Randolph tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Everett just stands there and leans against the cage.
Randolph controlling the action here for a moment.
Randolph lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Randolph scores with a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Randolph.
Everett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A frustrated look appears on Everett's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Randolph tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Everett avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Everett tries to work over Randolph's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Everett.
Everett tries to work over Randolph's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Randolph lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Randolph blocks a body shot from Everett.

And that's the end of the fight!
Allan Randolph showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Randolph 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Allan Randolph!

Event: JFC 9
Date: Nov 02, 2024

#R1#
Grayce has his takedown stuffed
and Grayce takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Grayce .
Grayce connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lloyd. Lloyd circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lloyd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grayce .
As Grayce backs off Lloyd throws a huge counter combo but Grayce manages to avoid it all.
Grayce gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lloyd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grayce doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Grayce takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Early Grayce . 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.
Grayce rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lloyd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grayce throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Lloyd to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Grayce throws a right hand that misses
and Lloyd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grayce shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lloyd counters with a straight right hand.
Grayce misses with a left hand
and Lloyd counters with a stiff right hand.
Grayce falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lloyd counters with a nice body shot.
Grayce tries for a takedown but Lloyd circles away easily
and Lloyd counters with a straight right hand.
Grayce rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lloyd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grayce with a poor takedown
and Lloyd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grayce fails with the takedown
and Lloyd counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Grayce misses with an uppercut
and Lloyd counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grayce has his takedown stuffed
and Lloyd counters with a nice uppercut.
Grayce doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lloyd counters with a straight right hand.
Lloyd's coach down at Xtreme Fighting Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lloyd's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Grayce throws a right hand that misses
and Lloyd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grayce throws a right hand that misses
and Lloyd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grayce with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lloyd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grayce tries for a takedown but Lloyd circles away easily
and Lloyd counters with a nice uppercut.
Grayce is breathing heavily.#T3#
Grayce throws a lazy uppercut
and Lloyd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grayce misses with a takedown attempt
and Lloyd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grayce swings widly with a right hand
and Lloyd counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lloyd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grayce .
Grayce is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Grayce throws an off balance right hand
and Lloyd counters with a straight right hand.
Grayce connects with the punch.
Grayce misses with a takedown attempt
and Lloyd counters with a stiff right hand.
Grayce throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grayce takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Early Grayce seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grayce fails with the takedown
and Grayce takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
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!
Grayce misses with a takedown
and Lloyd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grayce misses with a takedown attempt
and Lloyd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grayce with a poor takedown
and Lloyd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grayce gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Lloyd counter with a right hand.
Grayce with a poor takedown
enabling Lloyd to counter with a crisp jab.
Grayce rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lloyd counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Grayce misses with a hook
and Lloyd counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Grayce gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lloyd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aled Lloyd dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Grayce swings widly with a right hand
and Lloyd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grayce gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lloyd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grayce misses with a left hand
and Lloyd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grayce looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Grayce misses with a takedown
and Grayce takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grayce has his takedown stuffed
and Lloyd counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Early Grayce . 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.
Grayce looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Despite the aggression on Lloyd's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grayce throws an off balance right hand
and Lloyd counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Grayce throws an off balance right hand
and Lloyd counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Grayce throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lloyd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grayce doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lloyd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grayce misses with a left hand
enabling Lloyd to counter with a crisp jab.
Grayce with a lazy takedown attempt
and Grayce takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grayce shoots in but no luck this time.
Grayce fails with the takedown
letting Lloyd counter with a right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Lloyd as Grayce shoots in.#T2#
Lloyd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grayce .
Aled Lloyd seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grayce throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lloyd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lloyd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grayce misses with a hook. Lloyd ducked under it nicely.
Despite the aggression on Lloyd's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Grayce misses with an uppercut
and Lloyd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grayce fails with the takedown
and Lloyd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grayce misses with a takedown
and Lloyd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grayce rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Lloyd to counter with a crisp jab.
Grayce throws a right hand that misses
and Lloyd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Grayce misses with a takedown
and Lloyd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grayce misses with a left hand
and Lloyd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grayce fails with the takedown
and Lloyd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aled Lloyd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grayce doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lloyd counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Grayce rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lloyd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grayce misses with an uppercut
and Lloyd counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Grayce thinking.
Grayce doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Lloyd counter with a right hand. #T4#
Grayce throws an off balance right hand
and Lloyd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grayce misses with a right hand
and Lloyd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grayce gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lloyd counters with a two punch combo.
Grayce throws an off balance right hand
and Lloyd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grayce has been working on his balance at Xtreme Fighting Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Lloyd.
Grayce tries for a takedown but Lloyd circles away easily
enabling Lloyd to counter with a crisp jab.
Grayce shoots and misses
and Lloyd counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Grayce tries for a takedown but Lloyd circles away easily
and Lloyd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aled Lloyd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Grayce falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lloyd counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Grayce swings widly with a right hand
and Lloyd counters with a nice uppercut.
Grayce gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lloyd counters with a series of strikes. Grayce will be more careful next time no doubt.
Grayce tries for a takedown but Lloyd circles away easily
and Lloyd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grayce gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lloyd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Early Grayce . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grayce throws a right hand that misses
and Lloyd counters with a left to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Grayce might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Grayce doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lloyd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Grayce throws a lazy uppercut
letting Lloyd counter with a right hand.
Grayce misses with a right hand
and Grayce takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grayce misses with a lunging right hand
letting Lloyd counter with a right hand.
Grayce closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lloyd circles away.
Despite the aggression on Lloyd's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Grayce throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lloyd counters with a one-two to the body.
Grayce gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lloyd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grayce shoots and misses
and Grayce takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grayce throws a combination that misses
and Lloyd counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Grayce fails with the takedown
and Grayce takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grayce throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grayce takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grayce throws a poor cross that misses
and Lloyd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grayce throws a poor cross that misses
and Lloyd counters with a straight right hand.
Grayce with a poor takedown
and Lloyd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grayce misses with a hook
and Lloyd counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lloyd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lloyd lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Grayce gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lloyd counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Grayce misses with a takedown attempt
and Lloyd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grayce with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Lloyd to counter with a crisp jab.
Grayce thows a leg kick but Lloyd checks it
and Lloyd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grayce with a poor takedown
and Lloyd counters with a nice uppercut.
Grayce doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Lloyd to counter with a crisp jab.
Grayce shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lloyd counters with a left and a right that stings Grayce .
Grayce tries for a takedown but Lloyd circles away easily
letting Lloyd counter with a right hand. #T4#
Grayce misses with a lunging right hand
and Lloyd counters with a left and a right that stings Grayce .
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!
Grayce misses with a takedown attempt
and Lloyd counters with a stiff right hand.
Grayce throws a jab when Lloyd was well out of range.
Lloyd is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Grayce throws a lazy right hand but Lloyd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grayce misses with a hook
and Lloyd counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Grayce throws a poor cross that misses
and Lloyd counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Grayce misses with a hook
letting Lloyd counter with a right hand.
Grayce throws an off balance right hand
and Lloyd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grayce gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lloyd counters with a series of strikes. Grayce will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC2#Grayce is rocked!

And that's the end of the fight!
Aled Lloyd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lloyd has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 25:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 25:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aled Lloyd!

Event: MMA Hype -6-
Date: Oct 27, 2024

#R1#
Lucas fails to land with a series of punches.
Lucas moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hammond misses with a double jab.
Lucas has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hammond throws a wild body kick that Lucas sees coming a mile off.
Lucas misses with a two punch combination.
Hammond takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #TD#
Hammond fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lucas to the ground. Hammond is now in Lucas's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammond is fighting to break Lucas's control of his arms but Lucas is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Let's hope that Lucas has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hammond might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hammond looking to pass the guard.
Hammond trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Lucas controlling the position.
Hammond trying to move into half guard but instead Lucas has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Hammond has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Hammond looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hammond looking to control but Lucas passes into half guard. #T2#
Hammond is trying to get back to full guard.
Hammond misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Lucas not doing much here.
Lucas trying to mount his opponent but Hammond defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Hammond is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lucas pulls his head out easily.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hammond has his hands clasped together around Lucas's back. He's all about the action.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lucas clobbers Hammond with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lucas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lucas is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hammond shoots in looking for a takedown. Lucas tries to sprawl out of it but Hammond keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lucas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice straight punches there by Lucas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lucas.#T4#
Hammond fails with a takedown attempt.
Lucas connects with a right hand. Hammond shakes it off.
Lucas's corner calls for a 1-2. Lucas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #KD2#
Lucas lands a left and a right that send Hammond crashing to the mat, dazed. Lucas thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Hammond is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Billy Hammond has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lucas shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Hammond takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Lucas sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Hammond bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rory Lucas!

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