Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 46
Date: Jun 22, 2024

#R1#
Rim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rim keeps the fight on the outside.
Rim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Emmett throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rim counters with a big head kick but Emmett shrugs it off.
Emmett takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rim leaves Emmett with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emmett fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Emmett feints and as Rim raises his hands in defense, Emmett changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T1#
Rim is looking to stand up but Emmett isn't so interested in that idea. #SU2#
Emmett stands up and waves to Rim to follow him.
Rim shoots for a takedown but Emmett saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Emmett throws a head kick that misses
and Rim counters with a head kick.
Whack! Rim lands a heavy head kick that drops Emmett. The ref tackles Rim to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Emmett was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Shant Rim!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 47
Date: Jun 22, 2024

#R1#
Lovell stalks Cooke and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cooke's face. Cooke staggers backwards, shaken.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lovell. Cooke shrugs it off though.
Cooke tries to clinch up.#CL#
Cooke takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Lovell works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB#
Cooke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cooke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lovell is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Cooke looking for a guillotine here but Lovell defends easily. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cooke is on top in guard. #REVR#
Cooke stops Lovell from standing up.
Cooke tries to free his leg and advance position but Lovell is retaining full guard.
Lovell keeping moving, preventing Cooke from controlling successfully.
Cooke looking to sit in guard and control but Lovell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Cooke is looking to sweep but instead, Lovell has passed into half guard.
Cooke is staying active underneath Lovell, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Cooke is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lovell's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lovell's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Cooke is looking for the choke from the back position but Lovell is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Cooke is persistently looking for the submission but Lovell is defending it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Lovell is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB#
Lovell defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB#
Cooke tightening his grip on Lovell, looking for the choke.
Cooke is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lovell looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T3##SUB#
Cooke working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Lovell is doing well to defend. Cooke seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Lovell is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Enzo Cooke!

Event: NYF Fight Night 32
Date: Jun 07, 2024

#R1#
Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Miklotov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Miklotov, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes Miklotov against the cage but Miklotov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Miklotov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Miklotov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Silva walks into a left hand.
Miklotov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Miklotov throws a head kick that Silva semi-blocks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Miklotov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miklotov lands with a straight right. Silva didn't see that one coming.#TD2#
Silva gets a takedown into half guard.
Miklotov is trying to escape back to his feet but Silva uses the scramble to pass into side control. #T1#
Miklotov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Silva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Miklotov, who protects the arm well.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Miklotov is trying to get back to his feet.
Miklotov trying to remain calm as Silva controls from the top position.
Silva working away.
Miklotov is pushing Silva's head away, looking to escape. Silva manages to hold on to the position though.#T2#
Silva has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Miklotov!
Miklotov prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Silva avoids the attempt from Miklotov to control.
Silva controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miklotov tries to improve his position but instead Silva has taken his back! #SUB2#
Miklotov showing good submission defense here. #T3#
Silva just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Miklotov is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Silva tightening his grip on Miklotov, looking for the choke.
Miklotov tries to escape but Silva has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Miklotov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #T4#
Miklotov wants to control his opponent's hands but Silva gets his hands free.
Miklotov is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB2#
Miklotov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Miklotov is really stuck here.
Miklotov wants to get back to his feet.
Miklotov looking to control the position.
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 Camus Miklotov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown but Miklotov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Silva's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Miklotov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Miklotov to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick from Miklotov lands but Silva takes it in his stride.
Silva takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Miklotov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Miklotov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Silva.#TD2#
Silva changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Miklotov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva wants to control but Miklotov is keeping him busy.
Miklotov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
Miklotov is trying to get back to his feet.
Miklotov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Silva wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Miklotov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T1#
Silva wants to control but Miklotov is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Silva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Miklotov is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Silva working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
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.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Miklotov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Miklotov tries to buck Silva off but Silva is having none of it.
Silva tries to move into full mount but can't pass Miklotov's legs.
Miklotov wants to control but Silva postures up.#T3#
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miklotov keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Miklotov connects with an inside leg kick.
A solid body kick from Miklotov.
Miklotov connects with a body shot.#TD2#
Miklotov tries to sprawl but Silva drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Silva performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Miklotov wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
Well, if Silva 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.
Gilbert Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Miklotov wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
Miklotov gets full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Camus Miklotov 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#
Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Miklotov finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A nice combination there by Miklotov.
Silva with a poor takedown
and Miklotov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A solid body kick from Miklotov.
Miklotov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Miklotov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Silva under the eye.
Both fighters circling a little - Miklotov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Miklotov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miklotov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Miklotov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gilbert Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt
and Miklotov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Camus Miklotov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilbert Silva.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Silva tries for a takedown but Miklotov circles away easily
and Miklotov counters with a low kick, right behind Silva 's knee. #T1#
Miklotov connects with an inside leg kick.
Miklotov thuds his shin into the meat of Silva's side.
Miklotov scores with a jab to the body.
Miklotov jabs Silva to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Miklotov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Silva fails with the takedown
and Miklotov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Miklotov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Silva doesn't seem bothered though.
Silva takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Silva takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miklotov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Miklotov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Camus Miklotov is winning the standup battle so far.
Miklotov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Silva takes one on the button.
Miklotov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Camus Miklotov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Silva crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Miklotov - the referee stops the clock and Silva gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Miklotov. Silva manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Miklotov counter with a right hand.
Miklotov works Silva's body with a nice hook.
Miklotov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A slapping leg kick lands for Miklotov.
Miklotov throws a nice head kick! #T3#
Silva on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Miklotov. Miklotov obviously looking to wear him down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Miklotov.
Silva shoots and misses
and Miklotov counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That kick from Miklotov tenderised Silva's leg. Silva is trying to keep his angry face on.
Miklotov throws a head kick that half lands.
Silva takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Silva's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Miklotov delivers a nice body kick.
Silva has his takedown stuffed
and Miklotov counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Silva is rocked!
Miklotov lands a brutal head kick. Silva looks out on his feet and Miklotov throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Camus Miklotov!

Event: SMASH: Tryastsyn vs Veainu
Date: Jun 02, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Barrels gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Barrels 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#
Barrels prevents Thorgard from improving his position.
Thorgard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barrels is working away from the top position though.
Barrels has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Barrels not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Thorgard is not content to let Barrels control the position.
Thorgard is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrels takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Barrels prevents Thorgard from improving his position.
Barrels wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thorgard keeps working. #T1#
Thorgard is trying is best to control the position here.
Barrels prevents Thorgard from improving his position.
Barrels looks to land a strike but Thorgard avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Barrels postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Barrels 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.
Barrels lands a couple of elbows.
Barrels trying to control but Thorgard is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thorgard trying to strike off his back.
Thorgard keeping moving, preventing Barrels from controlling successfully.
Barrels postures up and lands a big shot to Thorgard's brow.
Barrels throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thorgard works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Barrels is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Barrels trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thorgard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barrels throwing strikes from guard but Thorgard blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Thorgard is looking for a triangle but Barrels pushes his legs off easily.
Barrels throws a big elbow that misses.
Barrels trying to control but Thorgard is working from the bottom.
Barrels controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Barrels scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Barrels is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Barrels lands a couple of elbows.
Thorgard doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Barrels won't allow Thorgard to sweep him here. #ES2#
Thorgard has his feet on Barrels's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD2#
Thorgard closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Thorgard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barrels keeps working.
Barrels manages to work his way to half guard, despite Thorgard's best efforts.
Thorgard tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Barrels wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Barrels manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Barrels 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.
Barrels pulls Thorgard in close to prevent any damage.
Barrels controls Thorgard momentarily but Thorgard frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thorgard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barrels is trying to control the position but Thorgard postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alexei Thorgard will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Thorgard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barrels fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thorgard shoots in for a takedown but Barrels shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Barrels lands with a kick to the temple. Thorgard shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #TD2#
Thorgard looking to score a takedown here. Barrels is defending well but Thorgard drives through and ends up in Barrels's guard.
Thorgard works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Thorgard in particular looking to stall.
Barrels is pressing down on Thorgard's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrels utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Barrels throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Thorgard escapes and throws Barrels's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T1#
Barrels is not content to let Thorgard control the position.
Barrels regains half guard.
Thorgard is keen to just control but Barrels is a slippery customer.
Thorgard is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Alexei Thorgard has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Thorgard is working for a submission of some sort. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Thorgard controlling the action here.
Barrels won't allow Thorgard to pass to mount.
Thorgard is looking to stall here but Barrels recovers full guard.
Barrels keeping moving, preventing Thorgard from controlling successfully.
Thorgard must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Barrels looking for a sweep. Not yet Barrels, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Thorgard avoids the body shot from Barrels.
Barrels chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thorgard misses with a takedown attempt
and Barrels cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Barrels gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Barrels managing to control the position.
Thorgard wants to pass the guard but Barrels is keeping the position.#T4#
Barrels working a defensive guard here.
Thorgard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barrels works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Barrels working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thorgard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thorgard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Barrels keeping full guard, as Thorgard tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Thorgard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Barrels throws out a loose jab but Thorgard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barrels swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barrels lands a body shot.
Thorgard tries to clinch there but Barrels circles away. #TD#
Barrels closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Thorgard's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barrels's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Barrels working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Barrels slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Barrels stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thorgard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrels missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barrels distracts Thorgard with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Barrels throws a big elbow that misses. #T1##SUB2#
Barrels got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thorgard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barrels has managed to get both his arms back between Thorgard's legs - danger averted.
Thorgard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barrels.
Barrels trying to control the position from guard on top but Thorgard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barrels showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Barrels wants to control from the top but Thorgard keeps moving.
Thorgard wants to sweep but no luck.
Barrels postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Thorgard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thorgard wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Barrels manages to pass to side control. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thorgard trying to control here.
Thorgard is trying to get back to full guard.
Barrels wants to take a breather but Thorgard is having none of it.
Thorgard tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Barrels trying to advance position but Thorgard counters by regaining guard.
Barrels trying to control but Thorgard is working from the bottom. #T3#
Tu Barrels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barrels 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.
Thorgard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barrels.
Barrels is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thorgard tries to move into range but Barrels moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Barrels takes a swing at Thorgard's ribcage but misses.
Barrels swats away the attempt to clinch by Thorgard.
Barrels throws a series of punches but Thorgard avoids them all with ease.
Thorgard throws a lazy head kick
and Barrels counters with a nice body shot.
Thorgard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barrels as he avoids it easily.
Barrels appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T4#
Thorgard is looking to clinch.
Barrels misses with a hook.
Thorgard gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tu Barrels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorgard throws a wild body kick that Barrels sees coming a mile off.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Thorgard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barrels regains half guard.
Thorgard controlling the pace.
Barrels is looking to improve his position.
Alexei Thorgard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thorgard trying to mount his opponent but Barrels defends it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tu Barrels showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Thorgard has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexei Thorgard!

Event: SSDFN 6
Date: Jun 02, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Wheeler.
Wheeler slows the pace down. #SU2#
Wheeler has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Wheeler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wheeler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Matsuyama scores with a head kick. Wheeler tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wheeler dodges the punch combination from Matsuyama. #CL2#
Matsuyama tries to keep at a distance but Wheeler has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Matsuyama obliges.
Wheeler looks winded!
Matsuyama misses with a punch to the body.
Matsuyama works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Matsuyama utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Matsuyama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matsuyama scores a nice knee to the body.
Matsuyama works on Wheeler's body with a couple of short punches.
Wheeler takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Ryan Wheeler has been cut.
Matsuyama utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wheeler takes an elbow to the temple.
Matsuyama is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Matsuyama lands a nice elbow. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Matsuyama.
Matsuyama swings wildly with an uppercut but Wheeler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wheeler takes an elbow to the forehead.
Matsuyama lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Matsuyama landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Matsuyama putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wheeler in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Matsuyama landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wheeler takes an elbow to the forehead.
Matsuyama scores with a knee to the head.
Matsuyama connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wheeler's face. #ROC#Wheeler is rocked!
A knee to the head by Matsuyama.
Wheeler is still on wobbly legs! Can Matsuyama finish him?
Matsuyama lands a damaging elbow.
Matsuyama lands a good knee to the midsection. Wheeler won't want to take too many of those.
Matsuyama cracks Wheeler with a nice body shot.
Matsuyama working the clinch nicely. Wheeler is working for position but Matsuyama cracks him with a big knee to the head! Wheeler crumples up against the ropes and Matsuyama lands two more shots before the ref can save Wheeler! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Daisuke Matsuyama!
A relieved looking Daisuke Matsuyama thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Ryan Wheeler spoke after the fight, saying 'You know man, this fight game is tough. No excuses I will train harder and get back after it.'.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 38
Date: Jun 01, 2024

#R1#
Stanton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stanton throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Santana decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stanton's guard.
Santana trying to stand up but can't free himself from Stanton's guard.
Santana trying to control but Stanton is working from the bottom.
Stanton pulls Santana in close to his closed guard and prevents Santana from doing any damage or advancing position.
Stanton's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santana has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stanton is proving hard to escape from.
Stanton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Santana on the ground.#T1#
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Stanton keeping full guard, as Santana tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stanton throws out a powerful jab.
Santana slips under a jab.
Maxi Stanton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Santana fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Santana stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stanton.
Santana takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
Santana fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stanton is looking to slow Santana down with leg kicks.
Good leg kick by Stanton.
Santana ducks under a wild hook from Stanton.
Santana is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Santana takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Santana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stanton slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santana shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stanton defends it nicely.
Maxi Stanton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joelinton Santana.
Crunch! Stanton slams his shin into Santana's torso.
Stanton looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3#
Santana shoots in for a double leg but Stanton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A nice leg kick from Stanton, right into the meat of the thigh.
Santana is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stanton misses with an uppercut. Santana saw that one coming.
Stanton misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Santana counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Stanton moves into full guard.
Santana advances to half guard.
Stanton wants to control but Santana is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Santana is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
Stanton trying to hold on to Santana's head to control him but Santana postures up.
Santana is keen to just control but Stanton is a slippery customer.
Santana stops Stanton from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Santana is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stanton is just riding it out for now. Santana eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stanton preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maxi Stanton dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Stanton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Santana doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Santana fails with a takedown attempt.
Stanton connects with a good right hand that stumbles Santana. Santana circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stanton throws a monster overhand right that drops Santana! Stanton follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maxi Stanton!
Maxi Stanton decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: NYF 69: Arnolds vs Hicks
Date: Jun 01, 2024

#R1#
Jacobson throws a jab when Waterman was well out of range.
Jacobson scores with a hook.
Waterman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Waterman there as he acknowledges the shot.
A slow jab from Jacobson misses its intended target.
Waterman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Jacobson gets caught napping as Waterman dives in and scores a takedown. Jacobson manages to retain guard.
Jacobson wants to stand but Waterman is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Waterman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Waterman tries to free his leg and advance position but Jacobson is retaining full guard.
Jacobson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jacobson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Waterman on the ground.
Waterman advances position into side control!
Waterman working away.#SUB2#
Waterman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jacobson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
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!#SUB2#
Waterman is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Jacobson is trying to escape and Waterman transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Jacobson is forced to tap! Nice work there by Waterman! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Henry Waterman!
Henry Waterman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 10
Date: May 29, 2024

#R1#
Halo works Jordan's body with a nice hook.
Halo misses with a wild body shot.
Jordan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Halo stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Halo darts in and clinches Jordan up against the cage.
Jordan is trying to pull guard but Halo has him pressed against the cage.
Halo lands a left hand.
Halo lands with a right to the head.
A right hand to the body from Halo.
Halo lands a body punch.
Halo scores with a shoulder strike.
Halo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Halo pushes Jordan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jordan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Halo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Halo Halo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adonis Jordan.
A nice left hand lands by Halo. #T1#
Halo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jordan backwards.
Halo stalling.
I was talking to Halo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jordan is looking to take this one to the mat.
A shot in the inside from Halo.
Halo lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Halo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Halo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jordan looks winded!
Halo lands an uppercut.
Halo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Halo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Halo lands an uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Halo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T2#
Halo lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Halo.
Halo presses Jordan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Halo.
Halo'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.
Halo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Halo scores with a shot to the side of Jordan's head.
Halo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Halo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Jordan takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Halo.
Halo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jordans head.
Halo stalls.
Halo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Halo gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Jordan letting Halo take a breather here.
Halo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Halo.
Halo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Halo scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
A short left from Halo.
Halo scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halo lands a hook that snaps the head of Jordan backwards.
Halo lands a right hand.
A body shot lands from Halo.
Halo scores with a shot to the side of Jordan's head.
Halo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Halo lands a hook that snaps the head of Jordan backwards.
Halo lands with a short shot to the head.
Halo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jordan.
A right hook to the body lands for Halo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Halo Halo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Halo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Halo clinches with his opponent.
Jordan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Halo walks away with a smile on his face. Jordan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jordan drops his hands momentarily and Halo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jordan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Halo avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Halo clinches with his opponent.
Halo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jordan can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jordan is breathing heavily.
Jordan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Halo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jordans head.
A short right from Halo. #T1#
A short right from Halo on the inside.
Halo is struggling to control the position.
A right handed body shot lands from Halo.
Halo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Halo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short uppercut from Halo.
A short right from Halo on the inside.
Halo pushes Jordan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Halo gets through Jordan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Halo leaning against his opponent.
Halo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jordan or not. #T2#
Halo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jordan takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Halo.
Halo cracks Jordan with a nice body shot.
Halo Halo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Halo pushes Jordan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Halo lands with a right to the head.
Halo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Halo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC#Jordan is rocked!#KD#
Halo lands a big uppercut and Jordan is down! He's in big trouble - Halo follows him to the mat!
Jordan is still in real trouble! Can Halo finish him?
Ground and pound from Halo.
Halo lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Jordan! More strikes land and this one is all over! Halo jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Halo Halo!

Event: UCF 32: Abrazos v Hanma
Date: May 25, 2024

#R1#
Lopes dives in and grabs Schwarzenegger's left leg, looking for a takedown. Schwarzenegger pushes down on Lopes's head and hops out.
Schwarzenegger bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lopes's head backwards.
Nice sprawl there from Schwarzenegger as Lopes shoots in.
Schwarzenegger scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Schwarzenegger swinging wildly here.
Schwarzenegger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lopes walks forward, straight into a front kick from Schwarzenegger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Lopes clinches.
Schwarzenegger throws a head punch that misses.
Schwarzenegger lands with a right to the head.
We've been hearing reports that Lopes has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lopes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Lopes prevents a body shot from Schwarzenegger.
Lopes is trying to pull guard but Schwarzenegger turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Lopes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schwarzenegger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Schwarzenegger can't find room to land a body shot as Lopes controls the action.
Schwarzenegger stops a takedown attempt from Lopes.
Lopes tries to pull guard but Schwarzenegger won't allow it.
Schwarzenegger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lopes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Schwarzenegger just stands there and leans against the cage.
Schwarzenegger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lopes's elbow.
Lopes jumps guard but Schwarzenegger turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Schwarzenegger lands a nice shot to the body.
Schwarzenegger lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Schwarzenegger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Schwarzenegger lands a body shot.
Lopes blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Schwarzenegger lands with a light punch inside.
Lopes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Schwarzenegger.
Lopes is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Schwarzenegger to keep the fight standing.
Lopes blocks a body shot from Schwarzenegger.
Lopes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Schwarzenegger tries to work over Lopes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Schwarzenegger struggles to land a body shot inside as Lopes controls his hands.
Schwarzenegger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lopes tries to pull guard but Schwarzenegger holds him up against the cage and eventually Lopes drops back down to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schwarzenegger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lopes jumps guard but Schwarzenegger turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A nice right hand lands inside from Schwarzenegger.
Nice body punch from Schwarzenegger - that landed with a thud. #T3#
Lopes is trying to pull guard but Schwarzenegger has him pressed against the cage.
Lopes takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Schwarzenegger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Lopes ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lopes no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Schwarzenegger not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Schwarzenegger's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Schwarzenegger trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schwarzenegger tries to free his leg and advance position but Lopes is retaining full guard. #T4##SUB2#
Schwarzenegger thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Schwarzenegger drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Schwarzenegger jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Schwarzenegger must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Lopes has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Schwarzenegger 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 Lopes.
Lopes tries to improve position but can't.
Lopes is not content to let Schwarzenegger control the position. #SUB2#
Schwarzenegger thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Archibald Schwarzenegger dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Schwarzenegger. Lopes shrugs it off though.
Lopes tries to close the distance and clinch but Schwarzenegger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Schwarzenegger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Schwarzenegger bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Schwarzenegger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters circling a little - Schwarzenegger finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Schwarzenegger scores with a push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Lopes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Schwarzenegger can't find room to land a body shot as Lopes controls the action.
Lopes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Schwarzenegger walks away with a smile on his face. Lopes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lopes tries to clinch but Schwarzenegger moves out of range. #T1#
Schwarzenegger lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Schwarzenegger throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lopes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Schwarzenegger!
Archibald Schwarzenegger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Schwarzenegger counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Lopes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schwarzenegger scores with a kick to the body.
Lopes needs to keep his hands up - Schwarzenegger had a free shot at his head there.
Archibald Schwarzenegger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lopes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lopes sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T2#
Lopes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Schwarzenegger counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schwarzenegger scores with a nice head shot.#ROC2#Lopes is rocked!
Schwarzenegger lands with a big right hook that stumbles Lopes - he's out on his feet here! Schwarzenegger follows up with another monster hook that separates Lopes from consciousness! Lopes falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Schwarzenegger stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Archibald Schwarzenegger!
A very excited looking Archibald Schwarzenegger made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: MILF 63 Vinkovic vs Noda
Date: May 22, 2024

#R1#
Romanov misses with a shot to the body
and Lighter counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD#
Lighter gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Romanov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Romanov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Romanov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lighter has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Romanov has passed into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lighter trying to remain calm as Romanov controls from the top position.
Lighter tries to buck Romanov off but Romanov is having none of it.
Lighter can't do much from the bottom here.
Romanov wants to control but Lighter is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Lighter is trying to control Romanov's posture but Romanov avoids it.
Romanov just content to control the position.
Romanov trying to control the action but Lighter is working from the bottom.
Romanov taking a breather here. #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.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lighter can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lighter wants to control but Romanov postures up.#SUB#
Romanov tries for a kimura but Lighter is defending well.
Romanov controlling from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Romanov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lighter, who protects the arm well. #T3#
Lighter is not content to let Romanov control the position. #SUB#
Romanov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lighter is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Romanov is controlling him well.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Romanov has an Americana. Lighter didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Romanov is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Romanov hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Seregei Romanov!
In defeat, First Lighter stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back!'.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 33
Date: May 18, 2024

#R1#
Irwinivitch fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Emmett closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Emmett lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emmett trying to control the position from guard on top but Irwinivitch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Emmett might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emmett is looking to stand up but Irwinivitch won't let him.
Emmett slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1#
Emmett remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #SUB#
Emmett is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Irwinivitch knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Irwinivitch gets back to half guard.#T2#
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.
Emmett trying to control from half guard but Irwinivitch is working away.
Irwinivitch wants to improve his position but Emmett is controlling well.
Emmett trying to control from half guard but Irwinivitch is working away.
Irwinivitch moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Emmett looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
No luck for Emmett with that takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Emmett. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Irwinivitch fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Irwinivitch is trying hard to land a takedown here. Emmett sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Trent Emmett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damionivitch Irwinivitch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Irwinivitch.
Emmett is looking for a counter combo.
Irwinivitch fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Emmett shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Emmett was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Irwinivitch looks winded!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Irwinivitch regains half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Trent Emmett 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#
Irwinivitch shoots in but no luck this time.
Emmett appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Emmett tries to sprawl but Irwinivitch drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Emmett is looking to escape.
Irwinivitch is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Irwinivitch throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Emmett tries to roll over but Irwinivitch keeps him under control.
Emmett on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irwinivitch seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Emmett does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Irwinivitch looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Irwinivitch is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T1#
Irwinivitch avoids the attempt from Emmett to control.
Irwinivitch trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Irwinivitch moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Emmett has worked his arm free - good work by Emmett!
Irwinivitch is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Irwinivitch tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Emmett is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#SUB2#
Irwinivitch working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
Emmett is looking for a sweep.
Emmett struggling a bit here.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Irwinivitch with a poor takedown #TD#
and Emmett counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Irwinivitch!
Emmett scores with a couple of short elbows.
Irwinivitch is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Irwinivitch gets back to half guard.
Irwinivitch tries to get to full guard but Emmett has control of the leg.
Emmett is controlling the pace.
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.

That was a close second round but I would say that Trent Emmett will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Irwinivitch decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Irwinivitch thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Emmett wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Emmett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Irwinivitch wants to advance to full mount but Emmett doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Irwinivitch trying to control but Emmett is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Irwinivitch shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Emmett counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Emmett.
Emmett stalling the fight.
Irwinivitch drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Emmett working hard to break the clinch.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Emmett stops a takedown attempt from Irwinivitch.
Trent Emmett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damionivitch Irwinivitch.#TD#
Emmett gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Irwinivitch regains guard. #SUB2#
Irwinivitch is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Irwinivitch is trying to keep Emmett in close. #SUB2#
Irwinivitch working for a triangle but Emmett defends it easily. #T3#
Emmett looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Emmett has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Irwinivitch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Emmett shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Damionivitch Irwinivitch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Emmett controlling the action here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Trent Emmett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Emmett 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trent Emmett!
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Event: NYF Fight Night 30
Date: May 17, 2024

#R1##CL#
Braccianti moves into the clinch.
Braccianti lands a nice knee to the body.
Braccianti working Waterman over with knees to the body.
Waterman looks winded!
Waterman takes a knee to the side of the body.
Braccianti misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Waterman.
Braccianti tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Waterman avoids it.
Knees to the body from Braccianti.
Braccianti putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Waterman in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Braccianti lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#It looks like Henry Waterman has been cut.
Braccianti is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Braccianti.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Braccianti lands an elbow that stopped Waterman in his tracks for a moment. #T1#
Braccianti crunches a lovely knee into Waterman's ribcage.
Waterman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Braccianti creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Waterman's defenses.
Braccianti crunches a lovely knee into Waterman's ribcage.
Braccianti lands a good knee to the midsection. Waterman won't want to take too many of those.
Braccianti lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#That has opened up Henry Waterman's cut even more.
Braccianti lands a nice knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Braccianti.
Braccianti lands an elbow inside that Waterman shrugs off. #CUT#The cut above Henry Waterman's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Braccianti gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#Henry Waterman's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Henry Waterman's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mauro Braccianti!

Event: SSDFN 3
Date: May 05, 2024

#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Wheeler enables Marakmanov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wheeler manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wheeler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marakmanov's guard. #REVR#
Wheeler is fighting to break Marakmanov's control of his arms but Marakmanov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Wheeler trying to control the position from guard on top but Marakmanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marakmanov looks winded!
Wheeler is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wheeler tries to free his leg and advance position but Marakmanov is retaining full guard.
Marakmanov pulls Wheeler in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marakmanov keeping moving, preventing Wheeler from controlling successfully.
Wheeler is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Marakmanov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T1#
Wheeler throws a big elbow that misses.
Wheeler stays in close to Marakmanov's body and controls the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Wheeler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marakmanov is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Marakmanov has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Wheeler defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Marakmanov.
Marakmanov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wheeler sprawls well. Wheeler wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marakmanov gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wheeler tries to clinch but Marakmanov moves out of range.
Marakmanov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wheeler counters with a straight right hand.
Ryan Wheeler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Videl Marakmanov.
Wheeler tests Marakmanov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wheeler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marakmanov circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice uppercut there from Wheeler.
Wheeler throws a head kick that half lands.
Wheeler tries a head kick but it misses.
Marakmanov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wheeler tries to avoid it but Marakmanov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wheeler to the ground. Wheeler escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wheeler misses with a head kick.
Wheeler misses with a head kick.
Wheeler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Marakmanov shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like Wheeler was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wheeler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marakmanov doesn't seem bothered though.
Wheeler throws a sloppy head kick and Marakmanov moves out of range easily.
Wheeler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wheeler lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wheeler.
Marakmanov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wheeler.
Wheeler looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wheeler stuffs the takedown.
Wheeler stalks Marakmanov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Marakmanov's face. Marakmanov staggers backwards, shaken.
Marakmanov avoids the head kick by Wheeler.
Videl Marakmanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wheeler's corner calls for a 1-2. Wheeler obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T4#
Wheeler moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
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!
Marakmanov shoots in for a takedown but Wheeler shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Wheeler darts in and clinches Marakmanov up against the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wheeler drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Marakmanov gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD#
Wheeler jumps into guard, dragging Marakmanov to the mat.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Marakmanov tries to free his leg and advance position but Wheeler is retaining full guard.
Wheeler controls Marakmanov momentarily but Marakmanov frees himself. #T5##SUB#
Wheeler working for a triangle but Marakmanov defends it easily. #SUB2#
Marakmanov has gone for a leg lock! Wheeler slips out almost immediately though and dives into Marakmanov's guard.#REVR#
Marakmanov trying to keep a closed guard but Wheeler is proving a slippery customer. #T6##SUB#
Wheeler drops back looking for a leg! Marakmanov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Marakmanov manages to kick Wheeler off! Wheeler jumps back into Marakmanov's guard. #SU#
Wheeler decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Marakmanov, up you get!
Wheeler throws a sloppy head kick and Marakmanov moves out of range easily.
Marakmanov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wheeler falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Marakmanov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T7#
Wheeler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marakmanov's guard. #REVR#
Wheeler trying to control the position from guard on top but Marakmanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wheeler wants to pass the guard but Marakmanov is keeping the position.
Wheeler wants to control from the top but Marakmanov keeps moving.
Marakmanov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wheeler content to stall in guard here. #T8#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Marakmanov working a defensive guard but Wheeler manages to pass into side control anyway.
Wheeler moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Wheeler working away.
Marakmanov seems a little lost for a moment, as Wheeler dominates the positioning.
Wheeler wants to control but Marakmanov is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Wheeler looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T9#
Wheeler remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Wheeler trying to control the action but Marakmanov is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wheeler working away.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Wheeler dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R2##TD#
Marakmanov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Marakmanov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wheeler is controlling him.
Marakmanov keeping full guard, as Wheeler tries to pass.
Marakmanov trying to control the position here.
Wheeler trying to control but Marakmanov is working from the bottom.
Marakmanov is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wheeler looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Marakmanov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wheeler's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Wheeler stopping the sweep attempt from Marakmanov.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wheeler misses with a series of wild punches. #CL#
Marakmanov gets tackled into the ropes by Wheeler. Wheeler maintains the clinch.
Marakmanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marakmanov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wheeler pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Wheeler jumps into guard, dragging Marakmanov to the mat. #T2#
Wheeler wants to get back to his feet but Marakmanov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wheeler pulls Marakmanov in to control the position. #SUB2#
Marakmanov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wheeler dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Wheeler trying to stand up but can't free himself from Marakmanov's guard.
Wheeler advances to half guard.
Wheeler is trying to control the action in half guard but Marakmanov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Wheeler trying to mount his opponent but Marakmanov defends it.
Ryan Wheeler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wheeler is trying to control. Marakmanov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Wheeler seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Marakmanov is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ryan Wheeler!
After winning the bout, Ryan Wheeler thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: MILF 51 Dan vs Noda
Date: May 05, 2024

#R1#
Ogunkoya changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Romanov tries to avoid it but Ogunkoya manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Romanov to the ground. Romanov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Romanov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A countering left hand to the body from Ogunkoya misses.
Ogunkoya shoots in looking for a takedown but Romanov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ogunkoya's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A combination from Romanov does no damage.
Romanov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ogunkoya counters with a series of strikes. Romanov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ogunkoya fails with a takedown attempt.
Seregei Romanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ekon Ogunkoya.#TD2#
Ogunkoya dives in and scores a takedown into Romanov's guard.
Romanov controlling the position.
Ogunkoya trying to move into half guard but instead Romanov has managed to sweep!#REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romanov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ogunkoya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Ogunkoya trying to keep a closed guard but Romanov is proving a slippery customer.
Ogunkoya keeping full guard, as Romanov tries to pass.
Ogunkoya looking to control.
Romanov is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romanov trying to control but Ogunkoya is working from the bottom.
Ogunkoya wants to get back to his feet but Romanov is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ogunkoya wants to sweep but no luck.
Ogunkoya can't keep his opponent in guard - Romanov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Romanov controlling the pace. #SUB#
Romanov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ogunkoya has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Ogunkoya is in trouble now - Romanov has advanced to mount!
Ogunkoya is trying to escape the mount but Romanov keeps good control and instead manages to take Ogunkoya's back.
Romanov struggling to keep hold of the position.
Romanov controls the position.
Ogunkoya looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Romanov controlling well, preventing Ogunkoya from escaping the position. #T4#
Ogunkoya trying to control the position but Romanov manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Ogunkoya showing good submission defense here.
Romanov missing with strikes.
Ogunkoya trying to get back to his feet but Romanov is in full control for now.
Romanov gets his hands free as Ogunkoya looks to control. #SUB#
Romanov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ogunkoya knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ogunkoya for a finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ogunkoya tries to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Seregei Romanov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Romanov moves into the clinch.
Ogunkoya looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Ogunkoya has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Romanov is trying to keep an underhook but Ogunkoya manages to get the takedown into half guard.

Romanov manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Ogunkoya keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Ogunkoya can't get the takedown.
Romanov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ogunkoya avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Romanov gets control of Ogunkoya's arms and successfully pulls guard. Romanov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ogunkoya is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ogunkoya trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ogunkoya is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Romanov 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##SU#
Romanov gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Romanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ogunkoya lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Romanov.
Romanov misses with a series of wild punches.
Ogunkoya shoots in for a takedown but Romanov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Seregei Romanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ekon Ogunkoya.
Romanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Ogunkoya shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Seregei Romanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ogunkoya keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romanov lands a nice looking body shot.
Ogunkoya keeps the fight on the outside.
Romanov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ogunkoya as he jumps to the side.
Ogunkoya tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Romanov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ogunkoya fails to land the takedown.
Romanov throws a shot to the body. #T3#
Romanov tries to clinch there but Ogunkoya circles away.
Ogunkoya drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Romanov defends it well.
Romanov misses with a hook #CL2#
and Ogunkoya counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ogunkoya.
Romanov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ogunkoya avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ogunkoya drops down looking for an ankle pick but Romanov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Romanov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ogunkoya sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Romanov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ogunkoya gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Romanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ogunkoya can do to turn this around?
Romanov tries to throw a body punch but Ogunkoya avoids it by throwing Romanov back against the cage. #BC2#
Ogunkoya breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ogunkoya shoots for a takedown but Romanov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T4##CL#
Romanov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Romanov goes for a takedown attempt but Ogunkoya pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ogunkoya shoots in looking for a takedown but Romanov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ogunkoya's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Romanov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ogunkoya.
Romanov is looking to clinch but Ogunkoya is avoiding it.
Romanov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ogunkoya throws a fast counter high kick but Romanov manages to duck under it in time.
A combination from Romanov does no damage. #TD#
Romanov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romanov passes to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Seregei Romanov dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Ogunkoya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Ogunkoya looks to move away, Romanov throws a big counter combo but Ogunkoya just gets out of the way.
Romanov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Ogunkoya forces Romanov back against the cage and clinches.
Ogunkoya tries to pull guard but Romanov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Romanov has Ogunkoya pressed against the cage, preventing Ogunkoya from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ogunkoya drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Seregei Romanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ekon Ogunkoya.
Romanov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ogunkoya tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Romanov is trying to pull guard but Ogunkoya turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ogunkoya is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T1##TD#
Romanov jumps guard.
Romanov is trying to keep Ogunkoya in close. #SUB#
Romanov looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Ogunkoya is defending well. Romanov quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Ogunkoya has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Romanov celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Seregei Romanov!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1##TD#
Emmett darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Lee manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Lee fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lee looks winded!#CL#
Emmett drives through and clinches with Lee against the cage.
Emmett drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lee wants to take the fight to the mat but Emmett manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Emmett pulls guard. #SUB#
Emmett looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee wants to control from the top but Emmett keeps moving. #T1#
Lee might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Emmett haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Emmett bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lee's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Lee throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lee looking to control. #T2#
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.#SU#
Emmett gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD#
Emmett drives through with a takedown into guard.
Emmett sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lee's guard.
Emmett with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lee is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Emmett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Emmett content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Emmett prevents Lee from improving his position.#SUB2#
Lee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Emmett lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Emmett is looking for a kimura here. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SU#
Emmett decides to return to a standing position. #TD#
Emmett drives through with a takedown into Lee's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SU#
Emmett gets to his feet. Lee looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Lee shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Emmett sprawls well. Emmett wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lee gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Trent Emmett dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD#
Lee tries to sprawl but Emmett drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Lee has one foot on Emmett's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Lee tries to score a power double leg takedown but Emmett sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lee somewhat.
Emmett is looking for a counter combo.#TD#
Emmett gets the takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Emmett working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Emmett remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Emmett works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Emmett takes a little break here. Lee wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB#
Emmett tries for a kimura but Lee is defending well. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Emmett working away.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Emmett working away.
Emmett lands a few punches from side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T3##SUB#
Lee is wriggling around trying to escape but Emmett has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! Lee taps out and Emmett picks up the big win! Great work there by Emmett!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Trent Emmett!

Event: The Matt Dammon Invitational
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Jordan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dammon napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dammon looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Jordan is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Dammon's shoulder. That is not cool.
Dammon gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Jordan controlling his opponent.
Jordan lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Jordan controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Jordan working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Dammon turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Jordan off and cradles Dammon's limp body as Jordan celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Adonis Jordan!
Adonis Jordan is the new super heavyweight champion!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2024

#R1#
Mountain connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rountree Jr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mountain avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Mountain. No joy for Rountree Jr on that attempt.
Rountree Jr wants to clinch.#CL#
Mountain clinches.
Mountain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mountain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mountain.
Mountain misses with a punch to the body.
Mountain working aggressively here.
Mountain swings wildly with an uppercut but Rountree Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mountain swings wildly with an uppercut but Rountree Jr uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Mountain presses Rountree Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mountain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rountree Jr is trying to pull guard but Mountain turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jamahal Mountain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jahlil Rountree Jr.
A shot in the inside from Mountain.
A shot in the inside from Mountain.
Mountain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rountree Jr is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mountain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rountree Jr tries to circle away but Mountain has him pinned against the cage.
Rountree Jr blocking some punches.
Mountain is pressed up against the cage. Rountree Jr has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mountain down to the mat. Mountain avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Rountree Jr. #T2##CL#
Mountain gets a clinch.
A body shot lands from Mountain.
Mountain throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rountree Jr looks winded!
Mountain lands a shoulder strike.
Mountain lands a body punch.
Mountain lands a hook that snaps the head of Rountree Jr backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mountain lands a hook that snaps the head of Rountree Jr backwards.
Rountree Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mountain.
Rountree Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rountree Jr tries to break the clinch but Mountain is controlling the position.
Rountree Jr has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mountain after a bit of a struggle.
Rountree Jr is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mountain lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rountree Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rountree Jr drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mountain gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T3#
Mountain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rountree Jr takes a shot to the head.
Mountain misses with a punch on the inside.
Mountain misses with some punches.
Rountree Jr blocks a body shot from Mountain.
Mountain scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rountree Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mountain lands a nice uppercut.
Rountree Jr is trying to drag Mountain to the mat but Mountain just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mountain is pressed up against the cage. Rountree Jr has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mountain down to the mat. Mountain avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mountain stuffs the takedown attempt from Rountree Jr. Rountree Jr gets slowly back to his feet. #T4##CL#
Mountain closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Rountree Jr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mountain lands with a light punch inside.
Mountain throws a head punch that misses.
Mountain stops a takedown attempt from Rountree Jr.
Mountain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rountree Jr is trying to pull guard but Mountain has him pressed against the cage.
Good body shot from Mountain.
Mountain swings wildly with an uppercut but Rountree Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rountree Jr goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mountain prevents it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rountree Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mountain to keep the fight standing.
Rountree Jr has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mountain after a bit of a struggle.
Rountree Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jamahal Mountain 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#
Rountree Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mountain lands a lovely overhand right.
Mountain lands with a good body shot.
OH! Rountree Jr has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Mountain smells blood and charges in for the finish! Mountain unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Rountree Jr sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jamahal Mountain!
Jamahal Mountain took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'A win on my debut? I knew I was good, just didn’t know i was this good!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2024

#R1#
The fighters circling - Freeman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Freeman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Joshua counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL#
Freeman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Joshua blocks an elbow strike.
Freeman blocks a body shot from Joshua.
Freeman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Joshua is defending well for now.
A short right from Joshua on the inside. #ROC2#Freeman is rocked!#BC#
Freeman breaks the clinch.
Oh Freeman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Freeman tries to clinch up but Joshua circles away and keeps his distance.
Joshua looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Freeman seems to have got his legs back now.
Freeman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Joshua counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Joshua displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Freeman.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jordyn Freeman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Freeman tries to clinch but Joshua moves away
and Joshua counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthone Joshua!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2024

#R1#
Emmett looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Reo looking to score a takedown here. Emmett is defending well but Reo drives through and ends up in Emmett's guard.
Emmett managing to control the position.
Reo won't allow Emmett to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reo won't allow Emmett to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emmett not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reo stopping the sweep attempt from Emmett.#T1#
Reo wants to stand but Emmett has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Emmett wants to stand but Reo is controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Reo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Emmett scores with a takedown into Reo's guard.#SUB2#
Reo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Emmett passes Reo's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SU#
Emmett decides to return to a standing position. #T2##TD2#
Emmett gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Reo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Reo tries to stand but Emmett is controlling from the bottom.
Emmett keeping moving, preventing Reo from controlling successfully.
Emmett 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.
Reo stays in close to Emmett's body and controls the position. #T3#
Reo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Emmett swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Reo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Emmett is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Emmett has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Emmett got a little sloppy there for a moment and Reo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Emmett has managed to get both his arms back between Reo's legs - danger averted.
Emmett trying to control the position from guard on top but Reo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Emmett stands and throws Reo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Emmett sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Reo is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Emmett remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Reo wants to get back to his feet but Emmett drags him back down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Trent Emmett dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Emmett closes the distance and clinches up with Reo, looking for a takedown. Emmett pushes Reo against the cage but Reo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Reo goes for a double leg but Emmett avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Emmett continues to drive forward.
No joy there for Reo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Emmett closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reo circles away.
Reo stuffs the takedown attempt from Emmett. Emmett gets slowly back to his feet.
Reo wants to counter with a clinch but Emmett pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trent Emmett. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Reo dives in and scores a takedown into Emmett's guard.

Emmett manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Emmett blocks the body kick.
Reo throws a series of punches but Emmett moves out of range.
Trent Emmett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Emmett fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Reo avoids it really well and circles away.
Reo tries to land a front kick but Emmett steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Emmett was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Emmett shoots in for a double leg but Reo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Emmett tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reo swivels and escapes.
Reo raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Reo shoots for a takedown but Emmett saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Reo throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Emmett counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Emmett is looking to take a break and control but Reo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Reo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Emmett trying to control the position from guard on top but Reo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Emmett wants to stand and escape but instead Reo has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Trent Emmett overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Emmett is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
Emmett 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.
Reo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Reo wants to pass the guard but Emmett is keeping the position.
Reo trying to control the position from guard on top but Emmett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#ES#
Emmett pushes Reo off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Reo throws a combination that misses
and Emmett counters with a three punch combo that has Reo backing up. Reo nods at Emmett to acknowledge the strikes.
Emmett avoids the body shot from Reo.
Reo misses with an uppercut
enabling Emmett to counter with a crisp jab.
No luck for Emmett with that takedown attempt.
Emmett shoots for a double leg takedown but Reo sprawls well. He's pushed Emmett's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Reo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Emmett's guard.

Emmett scrambles and gets back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Trent Emmett will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Emmett avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Emmett.#TD2#
Reo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Emmett manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Ricardo Reo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emmett cracks Reo with a right hand to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emmett tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reo swivels and escapes.
Reo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Emmett throws a front kick aimed at Reo's knee but Reo avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Emmett takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Reo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Emmett defends it nicely.#T1#
Nice takedown defense from Reo. No joy for Emmett on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trent Emmett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Reo wants it to stay on the feet.
Emmett tries to clinch but Reo moves out of range. #CL2#
Reo takes the fight into the clinch.
Emmett is trying to break the clinch but Reo has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Reo breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Reo has closed the distance and engaged Emmett in a clinch. #BC2#
Reo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Reo clinches with his opponent. #T2##TD2#
Reo pulls guard.
Reo is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Reo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Reo keeping moving, preventing Emmett from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Reo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Reo will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Reo is looking to stand up but Emmett isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Emmett stopping the sweep attempt from Reo.
Emmett wants to control from the top but Reo keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Reo tries to clinch but Emmett moves away #TD#
so Emmett counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Emmett trying to control but Reo is working from the bottom.
Reo trying to keep a closed guard but Emmett is proving a slippery customer.
Emmett prevents Reo from getting back to his feet. #T4#
Reo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Emmett controls the pace.
Reo is looking to sweep but instead, Emmett has passed into half guard.
Emmett passes the guard and advances to mount!
Reo reaches up to try and control the position but Emmett seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Reo rolls and tries to escape and now Emmett has his back!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Trent Emmett.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Emmett, 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trent Emmett!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2024

#R1#
Dawson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Romanov sprawls well. Romanov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dawson gets slowly back to his feet.
Romanov throws a series of punches but Dawson moves out of range.
Romanov scores with a jab to the head. #CL#
Romanov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dawson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Romanov prevents it.
Dawson can't get the takedown.
Seregei Romanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaydin Dawson.
Dawson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Romanov gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD#
Romanov gets control of Dawson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Romanov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Romanov keeping full guard, as Dawson tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romanov 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.
Romanov is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Romanov keeping full guard, as Dawson tries to pass.
Dawson throws a big elbow that misses.
Romanov keeping moving, preventing Dawson from controlling successfully.
Dawson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dawson throwing strikes from guard but Romanov blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dawson shoots in but no luck this time.
Romanov tries to bum rush Dawson with a series of wild strikes but Dawson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
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.
Romanov stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Dawson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Romanov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dawson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Romanov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dawson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dawson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dawson throwing strikes but missing.
Dawson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dawson trying to control the position from guard on top but Romanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dawson advances position into side control!#T3#
Dawson working the strikes but Romanov uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Dawson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Romanov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dawson.
Dawson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dawson is controlling the pace.
Dawson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#ES#
Romanov pushes Dawson off and gets back to his feet.#T4##TD#
Romanov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Dawson struggling a bit here.
Dawson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
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Dawson is not content to let Romanov control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dawson is looking to regain half guard here but Romanov keeps moving and retains side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Seregei Romanov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Romanov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dawson shoots in for a takedown but Romanov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Romanov feints and as Dawson raises his hands in defense, Romanov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dawson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Romanov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dawson has his hands on Romanov's head, controlling the position.
Romanov throws a strike but Dawson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Dawson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dawson tries to free his leg and advance position but Romanov is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson wants to control from the top but Romanov keeps moving.
Dawson is in close to Romanov's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Dawson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Romanov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Dawson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dawson pulls Romanov in close to his closed guard and prevents Romanov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dawson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Romanov.
Seregei Romanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dawson can't keep his opponent in guard - Romanov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dawson keeping control of the position. #T2#
Romanov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dawson keeps working.
Romanov is looking to stall here but Dawson recovers full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Dawson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dawson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Romanov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dawson chips away with some ground and pound.
Dawson pushing down on Romanov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Dawson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Romanov's head. #ES#
Romanov has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Dawson is on him like a limpet, forcing Romanov back against the cage.
Romanov is pressed up against the cage. Dawson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Romanov down to the mat. Romanov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dawson shoots for a double leg takedown but Romanov sprawls well. He's pushed Dawson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Seregei Romanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaydin Dawson.
Romanov shoots in looking for a takedown but Dawson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Romanov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dawson misses with a takedown attempt - Romanov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Romanov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dawson.
Romanov leaves Dawson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dawson shoots for a double leg takedown but Romanov sprawls well. He's pushed Dawson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Romanov closes the distance and pushes Dawson back into the cage.
Romanov lands a nice elbow. #TD#
Romanov gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dawson is looking to improve his position. #T4#
Romanov trying to control from Dawson's half guard. Dawson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Dawson wants to sweep but no luck.
Dawson keeping moving, preventing Romanov from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dawson is on top in guard. #REVB#
Romanov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dawson is controlling him.
Romanov keeping full guard, as Dawson tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Seregei Romanov dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Romanov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dawson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Romanov.
Dawson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Romanov sprawls well. Romanov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dawson gets slowly back to his feet.
Romanov wants to clinch.#TD2#
Dawson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Romanov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dawson trying to control the position but Romanov is working away.
Romanov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson grinds an elbow into Romanov's temple.
Dawson taking a breather here.
Dawson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T1#
Dawson scoring with punches and elbows.
Dawson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Romanov defending against the ground and pound.
Romanov is looking for a sweep.
Dawson is putting a hurting on Romanov here, landing some big shots from side control.
Dawson is working Romanov over with some ground and pound from side control.
Dawson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dawson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #T2#
Dawson working the ground and pound.
Dawson scores with punches from side control.
Dawson landing strikes.
Dawson is putting a hurting on Romanov here, landing some big shots from side control.
Dawson lands a nice forearm strike.
Dawson scoring with punches from side control.
Dawson lands a few punches from side control.
Romanov is not content to let Dawson control the position.
Dawson working the head with strikes.
Dawson working the ground and pound.
Romanov is trying to escape the position but Dawson is controlling the position. #T3#
Romanov taking punishment in the form of punches.
Dawson landing strikes.
Dawson working the ground and pound.
Dawson working the head with strikes.
Dawson lands an elbow.
Romanov on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Dawson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Dawson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Dawson lands an elbow.
Dawson trying to control the position but Romanov is working away.
Dawson scores with punches from side control. #ROC2#Romanov is rocked!#T4#
Romanov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Oh Romanov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Romanov is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Dawson cracks Romanov with an elbow. That is naaassty.
A lull in the action here as Dawson stalls from top position.
Dawson scoring with punches from side control.
Romanov seems to have got his legs back now.
Dawson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Romanov down.
Dawson lands a few punches from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Romanov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Dawson working the head and body with strikes.
Jaydin Dawson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Seregei Romanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dawson happy to just control the position for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jaydin Dawson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Romanov 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seregei Romanov!

Event: QFC Tournament 1187 Round 1
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1#
Emmett gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Boss counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Emmett is trying to pull guard but Boss has him pressed against the cage.
Boss lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Boss working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Emmett fails to pull guard.
Big Boss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trent Emmett.
Boss lands a left hand that snaps the head of Emmett backwards.
Boss softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Emmett with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Emmett has Boss pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Boss manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Emmett is trying to break the clinch but Boss has him pressed against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Emmett tries to pull guard but Boss holds him up against the cage and eventually Emmett drops back down to his feet. #T1#
Boss misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Boss fails to land.
Boss has Emmett pushed against the cage.
Boss gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Emmett.
Boss lands a nice uppercut.
Emmett is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Boss to keep the fight standing.
Emmett being controlled against the cage.
Emmett is trying to stall. #T2#
Emmett is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Boss gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Boss could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Boss lands a right hand.
Boss lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Boss lands with a left to the head.
Boss lands with a left to the head.
Emmett has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Emmett wants to get back to striking at distance but Boss won't allow it.
Boss lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Emmett backwards.
Emmett drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Boss gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Boss lands a body shot.
Boss blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3#
Emmett tries a body shot but Boss blocks it.
Boss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Emmett wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boss lands a body shot.
Boss just leaning against Emmett, taking a breather.
A shot in the inside from Boss.
Boss lands an uppercut.
Boss makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boss creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Boss pushes Emmett back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Boss pressing his opponent against the cage.
Emmett wants to get back to striking at distance but Boss won't allow it.
A hook to the body from Boss.
Emmett tries to pull guard but Boss won't allow it.
Emmett is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Boss gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Boss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Emmett tries to pull guard but Boss won't allow it.
A short right from Boss on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short left from Boss.
Emmett's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Boss lands with a right to the head.
Boss lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Emmett backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Big Boss dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Boss gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Boss digs a right hand into Emmett's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Emmett's gas tank.
Boss stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Boss is struggling to control the position.
Boss gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Emmett.
Boss lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Emmett has had enough of the clinch but Boss keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emmett is trying to pull guard but Boss has him pressed against the cage.
Boss has a couple of punches blocked by Emmett.
Boss lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Emmett backwards.
A short right from Boss.
Boss is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Emmett can do to turn this around?#T1#
Boss lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Emmett tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Big Boss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trent Emmett.
Boss lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#Emmett is rocked!
Boss lands a nice shot to the body.
Emmett is still on wobbly legs! Can Boss finish him?
Boss lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Boss creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Emmett's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Emmett drops to his knees and Boss pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Big Boss!

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