Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: HFA 11
Date: Aug 03, 2024

#R1#
Drake tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fat defends well and Drake ends up having to push Fat into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fat scores with a nice hook to the head.
Drake trying to land knees to the body.
Fat is leaning against Drake and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Drake misses with a punch to the body.
Fat looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Drake tries to work over Fat's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fat.
Fat lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Drake letting Fat take a breather here.
Fat is working Drake over against the cage.
Fat has Drake pushed against the cage.
Fat scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Drake has Fat pressed against the cage, preventing Fat from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fat blocks a body shot from Drake.
Fat lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Drake breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Drake pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Drake really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Drake scores with a nice head shot.
Drake works Fat's body with a nice hook.
Drake throws a low kick but Fat moves out of range easily.
Despite the aggression on Fat's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fat throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fat moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT2#It looks like Charles Drake has been cut.
Drake looks to land a right hand but Fat moved out of range.
Drake tries to clinch up but Fat circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
Drake dives in and scores a takedown into Fat's guard.
Drake stops Fat from standing up.
Fat can't keep his opponent in guard - Drake advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Drake is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fat is just riding it out for now. Drake eventually gives up the hold.
Drake trying to control from half guard but Fat is working away. #T2#
Drake stops Fat from getting back to his feet.
Drake thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fat is trying to stand.
Drake trying to control the action but Fat is working from the bottom.
Drake throwing shots but Fat is blocking nicely.
Drake looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3#
Drake thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fat's head.
Fat wants to get back to his feet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Fat changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Drake walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fat checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Drake misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fat looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fat lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Drake slips a jab and a cross from Fat.
Fat lands with an overhand left.
Drake has his takedown stuffed
letting Fat counter with a right hand. #ROC2#Drake is rocked!
Drake slips under a jab.
Oh Drake is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Drake finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Fat's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Drake falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bingo Fat!
In defeat, Charles Drake stepped up to the mic, saying 'Tonight wasn't my night. It's time to go back to the drawing board and figure out what went wrong. I am still young, and I will bounce back'.

Event: HFA 10
Date: Jul 27, 2024

#R1#
Zing drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#TD#
Knight shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Zing's guard.
Zing throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Zing trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Knight throwing strikes but missing.
Knight connects with a couple of short punches.
Zing tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Knight has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Knight lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Knight won't allow Zing to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Knight pushes down on Zing's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Knight is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Zing tries to kick Knight off but Knight keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1#
Knight takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Zing wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Zing looking for submissions off his back.
Knight content to control rather than advance.
Zing taking some punishment here, with Knight in his half guard.
Knight winds up and cracks Zing with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Knight seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #ROC#Zing is rocked!#T2#
Zing looks like he's trying to stand up.
Zing is still in real trouble! Can Knight finish him?
Knight uses his free foot to push down on Zing's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Zing.
Knight postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Zing bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Knight and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Knight!
George Knight bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: HFA 205 R2
Date: Jun 30, 2024

#R1#
Hill tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Drake has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA St Petersburg in the buildup to the fight.
Hill takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hill slaps away a takedown attempt from Drake, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hill throws a counter combo.
Drake swinging wildly here.
Hill closes the distance and clinches up with Drake, looking for a takedown. Hill pushes Drake against the cage but Drake circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hill misses with a double jab.
Charles Drake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drake tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hill paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Drake jabs Hill to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hill looks to score with a jab to the body but Drake is just out of range.
Hill drops his hands momentarily and Drake takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hill swings widly with a right hand
and Drake connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hill walks into a jab.#T1#
Drake is looking to chop away at Hill's legs.
Hill lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hill fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Drake drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hill sprawls and moves away.
Hill circles away from the clinch attempt.
Drake misses with a low kick.
Drake misses with a straight left.
Hill looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hill scores with a head kick.
Hill slips a jab from Drake.
Drake is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Drake moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hill takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hill looks winded!
Drake scoring well with a low kick there.
Drake throws a hook to the side of Hill's head but Hill sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice leg kick from Drake, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hill tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Drake on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Drake throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Drake tries to clinch there but Hill circles away.
Drake lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hill leaves Drake with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by Hill.
Hill unleashes a big counter combination but Drake bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Drake throws a sloppy head kick
and Hill counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Hill shoots in and bounces Drake off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Drake has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Hill is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Hill is trying to force a seperation but Drake has the dominant position.#BC2#
Hill breaks the clinch. #T3#
Drake avoids a punch combination nicely.
Drake misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Drake is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Drake works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Drake throws a lazy right hand but Hill sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hill lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Drake ducks under a wild hook from Hill.
Drake misses with a body kick.
Hill takes one to the chin there.
Drake lands a head shot.
Drake drops Hill with a straight right hand, right on the button! Drake follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Drake!
After the fight, Charles Drake was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Jaylin Hill spoke after the fight, saying 'GOD BLESS AMERICA!!'.

Event: MILF 100 Vargas vs Nguana
Date: Jun 29, 2024

#R1#
Patterson misses with an uppercut. Knockers saw that one coming.
Patterson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Patterson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Knockers makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL#
Knockers instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knockers.
Patterson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knockers misses with a punch on the inside.
Patterson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knockers scores with a hook to the body.
Knockers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knockers blocks an uppercut.
Knockers scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knockers definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Knockers scores with a shot to the side of Patterson's head.
Patterson cracks Knockers with a nice body shot.
Patterson can't find room to land a body shot as Knockers controls the action. #T1#
Knockers lands a right hand that snaps the head of Patterson backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Patterson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short right from Knockers on the inside.
Knockers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knockers pushes Patterson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Patterson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knockers.
Knockers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Patterson backwards.
Knockers lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knockers.
Knockers is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Patterson goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Patterson wants to break free but Knockers has control. #BC2#
Patterson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Patterson throws a poor cross that misses
and Knockers counters with a nice body shot.
Patterson lands with an overhand left.
Patterson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Knockers has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Patterson finds it's way round the side to connect with Knockers's head.
Patterson fails to land with a series of punches.
Knockers throws a big counter combination but Patterson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Patterson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Knockers on the side of the head.
Knockers jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Knockers moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Patterson moves out of range of the strikes.
Patterson pushes Knockers away with a front kick.
Patterson misses with a straight right. #CL#
Knockers instigates a clinch.
A body shot lands from Knockers.
Knockers pushes Patterson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Patterson looks winded!
Knockers lands a shot to the body.
We've been informed that Patterson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Patterson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Knockers lands with a left to the head.
Knockers is leaning against Patterson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Knockers - that landed with a thud.
Knockers scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knockers lands a body shot in the clinch.
Knockers scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Knockers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knockers lands a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Knockers.
Knockers lands a body punch in the clinch.
Knockers controlling the action here for a moment.
Knockers scores with a shot to the side of Patterson's head.
Knockers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knockers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knockers gets through Patterson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knockers is working Patterson over against the cage.
Knockers lands a body punch in the clinch.
Knockers is leaning against Patterson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Knockers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC#Patterson is rocked!
Knockers lands a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jericho Knockers dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Knockers drops Patterson with a naaaaasty hook - Patterson is in real trouble here! Knockers dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jericho Knockers!
A less than humble Jericho Knockers misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
The defeated Joe Patterson had this to say: 'Hats off to my opponent, I would hope to settle the score soon.'.

Event: SSDFN 8
Date: Jun 22, 2024

#R1#
Nikko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Conrad counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nikko's knee momentarily.
Nikko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Conrad is out of range and Nikko settles back down. #CL2#
Nikko closes the distance and pushes Conrad back into the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nikko.
Nikko stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nikko pushes off an throws an elbow but Conrad leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Nikko'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikko effectively controlling the action here.
Nikko dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.#T1#
Conrad avoiding damage as Nikko throws knees to the body.
Conrad avoiding damage as Nikko throws knees to the body.
Nikko trying to land knees to the body.
Conrad on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Nikko.
Nikko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Conrad in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Conrad is looking to control Nikko's arms but Nikko gets an underhook and turns him. Now Conrad has his back to the ropes.
Conrad wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nikko effectively controlling the action here.
Conrad is looking to break free of the clinch but Nikko has double underhooks. #T2#
Nikko content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nikko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nikko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Conrad.
The referee calls for Nikko to work.
Nikko misses with a knee to the head.
Nikko lands with a short shot to the head.
Conrad avoids a wild elbow strike from Nikko.
Nikko looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nikko controlling the action here for a moment.
Conrad blocks an elbow strike.#T3#
Nikko pushes off an throws an elbow but Conrad leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Nikko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Conrad prevents a body shot from Nikko.
Conrad wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nikko has him pressed against the ropes.
A bit of stalling here from Nikko.
Nikko tries a knee to the head but Conrad blocks it.
Nikko scores with a knee to the head.
Nikko can't find room to land a body shot as Conrad controls the action.
Nikko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Conrad avoids it.#T4#
Nikko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Conrad lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Stalling in the clinch from Nikko.
Nikko tries to land a knee to the head but Conrad blocks with his arms.
Nikko is stalling here.
Conrad prevents a body shot from Nikko.
Nikko tries a body shot but Conrad blocks it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nikko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nikko keeps control of Conrad as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Nikko. #T5#
Nikko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Conrad is defending well for now.
Nikko misses with a punch to the body.
Nikko lands a shoulder strike.
Nikko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Conrad is trying to break free.
Nikko looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Nikko fails to land.
Nikko lands an elbow just above Conrad 's eye.
Nikko misses with an elbow over the top.
Conrad is trying to stall.
Conrad has had enough of the clinch but Nikko keeps him there for the moment.#T6#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nikko obliges.
Nikko utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nikko misses with a knee to the head.
Nikko stalling.
Nikko throws an elbow that misses.
Nikko stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Conrad dodges an elbow strike from Nikko.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nikko. #T7#
Conrad is trying to break free.
Nice elbow from Nikko.
Conrad wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nikko has him pressed against the ropes.
Nikko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Conrad wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Conrad wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nikko has him pressed against the ropes.
Conrad wants to get back to striking at distance but Nikko won't allow it.
Nikko lands a right hand.
Conrad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nikko trying to land knees to the body. #T8#
Nikko is struggling to control the position.
Nikko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nikko struggles to land a body shot inside as Conrad controls his hands.
Conrad wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nikko has him pressed against the ropes.
Nikko dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Conrad prevents a body shot from Nikko.
Nikko lands an elbow inside that Conrad shrugs off.
Nikko is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nikko slowing the pace effectively.#T9#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nikko leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Cain Nikko.
Nikko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Conrad counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Conrad slips under a jab.
Conrad feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A punch combination from Nikko misses.
Conrad throws a quick counter head kick but Nikko was just out of range.#CL2#
Nikko clinches.
Conrad is trying to force a seperation but Nikko has the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Conrad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Conrad has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cain Nikko 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. This is the final round!#R2#
Nikko tries to bum rush Conrad with a series of wild strikes but Conrad uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An attempted straight right counter from Conrad misses the target.
Nikko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Nikko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Nikko with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nikko misses with an elbow strike.
Nikko lands with a right to the head.
Conrad avoiding damage as Nikko throws knees to the body.
Nikko lands an elbow just above Conrad 's eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Conrad blocks it with crossed arms.
Nikko throws an elbow that misses.
Conrad trying to control the position but instead, Nikko has worked for underhooks and has pushed Conrad into the ropes.#T1#
Conrad blocks an elbow strike.
Nikko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nikko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Conrad on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Conrad blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nikko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nikko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Conrad.
Conrad is trying to force a seperation but Nikko has the dominant position.
Cain Nikko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nikko is pushing Conrad up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T2#
Nikko throws an elbow that misses.
Nikko prevents Conrad from breaking the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nikko.
Nikko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Conrad stalling in the clinch but Nikko improves position.
Nikko tries to land a knee to the head but Conrad blocks with his arms.
Nikko lands with a short shot to the head.
Nikko missing with knees to the body.
Nikko lands an elbow just above Conrad 's eye. #T3#
Nikko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nikko scores with a shot to the side of Conrad's head.
Nikko swings wildly with an uppercut but Conrad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nikko is pushing Conrad up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nikko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Conrad.
Come on Nikko - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nikko will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Conrad up against the ropes.
Nikko receives a warning from the referee for stalling.#T4#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nikko has Conrad pressed against the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Cain Nikko.
Nikko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Conrad counters with a nice leg kick.
Nikko throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Conrad counter with a right hand.
Nikko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nikko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Conrad counters with a low kick, right behind Nikko 's knee.
Nikko misses with a double jab
and Nikko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T5#
Nikko lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nikko throws a lazy head kick
and Conrad counters with a low kick, right behind Nikko 's knee.
Nikko looks to clinch
and Conrad connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nikko throws a combination that misses
and Conrad counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nikko is breathing heavily.
Nikko throws a sloppy body shot
and Conrad counters with a stiff right hand.
Nikko misses with a right hand
and Conrad counters with a nice uppercut.
Nikko misses with a body shot
and Conrad counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nikko throws a leg kick
and Conrad connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nikko throws a poor cross that misses
and Conrad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nikko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Conrad fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nikko just manages to avoid it.#T6#
A low kick from Nikko misses
and Conrad counters with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nikko misses with a hook to the body
letting Conrad counter with a right hand.
Nikko looks to throw a body kick
and Conrad counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nikko throws a sloppy body shot
and Nikko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nikko misses with a double jab
and Conrad connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Conrad cracks Nikko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nikko misses with a right hand
and Conrad makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nikko throws a leg kick that is checked
and Conrad counters with an inside leg kick.
Nikko swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Conrad counters with an outside leg kick.
Nikko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T7#
Nikko misses with the body kick
and Conrad cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nikko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Conrad counters with an outside leg kick.
Conrad fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nikko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cain Nikko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Conrad is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nikko.
Nikko throws a sloppy body shot
and Conrad counters with a left and a right that stings Nikko.
Nikko throws a leg kick that is checked
and Conrad counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nikko misses with a body kick.
Conrad fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nikko just manages to avoid it.
Nikko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nikko misses with a kick to the body
and Conrad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nikko throws a poor cross that misses
and Conrad counters with a nice leg kick. #T8#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nikko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cain Nikko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nikko throws an off balance right hand
and Conrad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nikko throws a lazy uppercut
and Nikko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nikko misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nikko lands with an uppercut that bounces Conrad off the ropes and back into range.
Conrad fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nikko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nikko throws a lazy uppercut
and Conrad counters with a stiff right hand.
Nikko throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Conrad to counter with a crisp jab.
Nikko tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nikko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T9#
Nikko swinging wildly here.
Nikko misses with a leg kick
and Conrad counters with a stiff right hand.
Nikko throws a leg kick
and Conrad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nikko.
Nikko wants to clinch but Conrad slips to the side
and Conrad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nikko swings widly with a right hand
letting Conrad counter with a right hand.
Darnell Conrad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nikko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Conrad counters with a low kick, right behind Nikko 's knee.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darnell Conrad showed his dominance in that final round.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 18:19
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 18:19
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 18:19

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cain Nikko!
In his post fight interview, Cain Nikko started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: MILF 80 Lopez vs Tanaka
Date: Jun 12, 2024

#R1#
Luna tries for a takedown but Patterson circles away easily
and Patterson counters with a stiff right hand.
Patterson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Patterson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Luna.
Patterson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Luna walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Patterson misses the jab.
Patterson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Luna back to the cage. Patterson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Luna drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Luna tries to clinch up.
Patterson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#TD#
Luna closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luna advances to full mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Patterson can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Luna goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Patterson is on top in guard. #T1#
Luna is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Patterson throws an elbow that misses. Luna uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Patterson's guard. Nice move by Luna!#REVR#
Patterson keeping moving, preventing Luna from controlling successfully.
Luna won't allow Patterson to sweep him here.
Luna looking to pass the guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Luna sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Patterson looking to control. #SUB2#
Patterson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Luna is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Patterson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Patterson pulls Luna in close to his closed guard and prevents Luna from doing any damage or advancing position.
Luna trying to control but Patterson is working from the bottom.
Patterson has Luna pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Patterson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Luna feinted with a counter takedown.
Patterson misses with an uppercut.
Luna gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Patterson counter with a right hand. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Patterson throws a hook but Luna blocks it.
Luna drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Luna takes a swing at Patterson's ribcage but misses.
A low kick from Luna is predictable there
enabling Patterson to counter with a crisp jab.
Patterson's corner calls for a 1-2. Patterson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Patterson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A big right from Patterson misses.
Patterson misses with a wild combination.
Patterson throws a low kick, looking for Luna's leg but Luna calmly moves out of range.
Patterson throws a lazy right hand but Luna sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Patterson 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#
Patterson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Luna uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Patterson.
Patterson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Luna if he has to take too many more of those.
Josue Luna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Patterson lands a jab.
Luna looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Patterson is fending him off so far but Luna persists. Nope, Patterson circles away and we're back to standing.
Patterson throws a leg kick but Luna checks it.
Patterson lands with a nice body punch.
Patterson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Patterson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patterson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Luna throws a lazy head kick
and Patterson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Luna throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Patterson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Luna is in Patterson's guard.

Patterson pushes Luna off and scrambles back to his feet. #T1#
Luna sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Patterson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Luna has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Luna and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Luna takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Good standup being displayed there by Patterson as he connects with a hook.
Luna looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Patterson is fending him off so far but Luna persists. Nope, Patterson circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josue Luna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice uppercut there from Patterson.
Josue Luna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Patterson lands with an uppercut that bounces Luna off the cage and back into range.
Luna doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Luna moves out of range of the body kick from Patterson.
Patterson tests Luna's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Luna slips a straight right by Patterson.
Luna's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Patterson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Luna scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Patterson keeps Luna at a distance using the push kick.
Patterson scores with a nice head shot.
Patterson keeps the fight on the outside.
Jab from Patterson.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Patterson.
Patterson jabs at Luna's body.
Patterson tests Luna's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Patterson throws out a leg kick but Luna moves out of range and Patterson only half commits.
Luna feinted with a counter takedown.
Luna doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Patterson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Luna.#T3#
Luna takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Patterson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Luna throws a head kick but Patterson moves out of range.
Luna doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Patterson to counter with a crisp jab.
Patterson scores with a decent looking hook.
Joe Patterson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Patterson is looking to land body kicks.#CL#
Luna has closed the distance and engaged Patterson in a clinch.
Patterson lands a body shot in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Luna takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC#
Luna breaks the clinch. #T4#
Luna takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Luna shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Patterson defends it nicely.
Patterson misses with a kick to the body.
Patterson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luna looks to clinch
and Patterson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good exchange - Patterson coming out on top.
Luna looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#CL#
Luna instigates a clinch.
Luna has Patterson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Patterson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Patterson is pushing Luna up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Patterson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Luna's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Patterson throws a shot to the body.
Luna finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Luna tries for a takedown but Patterson circles away easily
and Patterson counters with a left to the body.
Luna misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Patterson thuds his right hand into Luna's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL#
Luna closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Luna breaks the clinch.
Patterson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Luna eats them both and turns towards Patterson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nice body kick there by Patterson.
Luna doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Patterson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1##CL#
Luna has Patterson up against the cage in a clinch.
Luna can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josue Luna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Patterson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Luna tries to clinch but Patterson moves out of range.
Patterson throws a low kick but Luna avoids it.
Patterson lands a leg kick that knocks Luna off balance momentarily.
Luna throws a nice looking combination but Patterson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD#
Luna closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Patterson wants to control but Luna postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Patterson trying to control but Luna flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Luna is not going to allow Patterson to sit and survive in this position.
Patterson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Luna haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Patterson is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Luna.
Luna avoiding Patterson 's attempts to control his hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Luna working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Patterson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Luna. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Luna not allowing Patterson to control his hands. #T3#
Luna is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Luna gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Luna gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Luna apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Luna gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Luna shoots in looking for a takedown but Patterson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Luna's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Patterson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Patterson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
Luna tries to clinch
and Patterson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Patterson scores with a shot to the body.
Luna takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Luna misses with a combination
and Patterson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Luna with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Patterson to score with a decent uppercut.
Joe Patterson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Patterson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luna wants to clinch up but Patterson keeps it at a distance.
Patterson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Josue Luna has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Patterson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Luna back to the cage. Patterson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Patterson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Patterson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Patterson!
Joe Patterson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 03, 2024

#R1#
Out gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Patterson.
Patterson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Out is out of range.
Patterson misses with the combination.
Patterson scores with a sloppy right hand. Out should have avoided that one.
Joe Patterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Patterson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Out moves away from the strike by Patterson.
Nice defenses there by Out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patterson misses with a body shot
and Out counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Patterson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Out counters with a stiff right hand.
Patterson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Patterson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Out in his tracks. #T1#
Out is looking to clinch but Patterson is avoiding it.
Patterson swings widly with a right hand
and Out makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Patterson misses with a looping left.
Patterson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Patterson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Patterson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Out moves out of range of the body kick from Patterson.
Out staying out of range there.
Out appears to be looking for a big counter.
Patterson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Patterson throws a hook to the side of Out's head but Out sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Patterson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromOut.
Patterson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Patterson cracks a nice hook into Out's ribs.#T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Out looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Out dodges the punch combination from Patterson.
Out drops down looking for a counter takedown but Patterson sprawls and moves away.
Joe Patterson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Patterson misses with a series of wild punches.
Out blocks a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Patterson.
Patterson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Out seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Patterson throws a body punch but Out moves out of range.
Patterson clobbers Out with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T3#
Patterson scores with a one two! Out had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Patterson punishes Out's body with a nice straight punch.
Patterson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Out.
Patterson throws a shot from downtown. Out moves away and avoids it.
Patterson throws a wild body kick that Out sees coming a mile off.
Patterson throws a hook but Out blocks it.
Patterson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Patterson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Out counters with a three punch combo that has Patterson backing up. Patterson nods at Out to acknowledge the strikes.
Out displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Patterson throws out the jab.
Good shot there by Patterson.#T4#
Patterson misses the body punch
and Out counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Patterson throws the left hand but Out avoids the punch easily.
Patterson throws out a loose jab but Out uses good head movement to avoid it.
Patterson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Out ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Patterson lands a jab to the head.
Patterson looks to land a body kick but Out moved away.
Patterson missing with a left hand there. Out was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Patterson lands with a shot to the body.
Out throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Patterson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Patterson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Out counters with a straight right hand.
Patterson throws the left hand but Out avoids the punch easily.
Out is looking for a counter combo.
A right-left combo lands from Patterson.
Patterson scores with a punch to the head.
Patterson lands with a hook. Out tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Out might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Patterson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Some wild striking there from Patterson.
It looked like Out wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Out keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Patterson lands a jab to the nose.
Out will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T1#
Patterson misses with a two punch combination.
Patterson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Joe Patterson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Patterson throws a looping overhand right but Out ducks down to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Patterson.
Patterson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Patterson throws a chopping leg kick but Out manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Out thinks about countering with a body kick.
Patterson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Patterson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Outs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Out walks into a stiff left hand from Patterson.
Patterson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Patterson lunges at Out with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Out's hand.
Out looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2#
Patterson misses with a low kick.
It looked like Out was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Patterson.
Patterson misses with a combination
and Out counters with a one-two to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Patterson missing with a left hand there. Out was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Joe Patterson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Out on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Patterson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Patterson.
Patterson scores with a kick to the body.
Out blocks the body kick.
Patterson misses with an attempted mid kick. #T3#
Out throws a sloppy head kick and Patterson moves out of range easily.
Patterson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Patterson cracks Out with an open hand slap.
Out takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Patterson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Patterson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Out changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Some bone on bone action there as Patterson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A combination from Patterson does no damage.
Out throwing a counter right hand but Patterson manages to avoid it.
Patterson throws a front kick aimed at Out's knee but Out avoids it well.
Patterson throws a nice looking combination but Out bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Out blocks the body kick. #T4#
Out slips under a jab.
Patterson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice straight punches there by Patterson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Patterson.
Out tries to move into range but Patterson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Patterson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Patterson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromOut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Patterson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Out keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Patterson.
Patterson scores with the left hand. Out knows he should have avoided that one.
Out has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Out there as he acknowledges the shot.
Out with a lazy takedown attempt
and Patterson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Patterson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Out's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Out uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Patterson.
Out drops down looking for a counter takedown but Patterson sprawls and moves away.
Patterson throws a lazy right hand but Out sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Patterson cracks Out with a good jab.
Jab by Patterson.
Patterson misses with a kick to the body.
Patterson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Patterson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patterson throws a big shot that misses.
Patterson punishes Out's body with a nice straight punch.
Patterson scores with a decent looking hook.
Out avoids a kick to the body. #T1#
A low kick from Patterson misses
enabling Out to counter with a crisp jab.
Patterson throws a leg kick but Out sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Out on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Out drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Patterson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Patterson throws a right hand that misses
and Out counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Patterson thinking.
A slow jab from Patterson misses its intended target.
It looked like Out was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Patterson.
Patterson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Patterson throws a body punch but Out moves out of range.
Patterson throws a body kick that misses
and Out counters with a left to the body. #T2#
Patterson throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Out counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Patterson!

Patterson sneaks out the side door and pushes Out away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Patterson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Patterson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Out moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Patterson connects with a jab.
Out closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
No joy there for Patterson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Patterson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Out has time to react.
Out buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Out fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Patterson manages to avoid it.
Patterson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Patterson connects with a crisp jab. #T3#
Patterson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Out counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Patterson thinking.
A big right from Patterson misses.
Out displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Patterson throws out the jab.
Patterson throws a looping overhand right but Out ducks down to avoid it.
Patterson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Out sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Out lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Out tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Patterson digs a good hook to Out's body.
A swing and a miss from Patterson.
An attempted straight right counter from Out misses the target.
Patterson misses with an uppercut. Out saw that one coming.
Patterson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T4#
Patterson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Patterson throws a shot from downtown. Out moves away and avoids it.
Out half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Patterson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Out circles away quickly and effectively.
Out moves out of range as Patterson throws a body kick.
Out swings widly with a right hand
and Patterson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Patterson misses with a hook
and Out counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Joe Patterson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Patterson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Patterson throws a looping overhand right but Out ducks down to avoid it.
Patterson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Out was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Patterson!
After the fight, Joe Patterson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: SSDFN 5
Date: May 26, 2024

#R1##CL#
Nikko closes the distance and clinches.
Nikko manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nikko holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Nikko gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Conrad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Conrad can't break the clinch.
Nikko misses with a knee to the head.
The referee calls for Nikko to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Conrad has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nikko lands with a right to the head. #T1##BC#
Nikko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nikko misses with a jab to the body
and Conrad counters with a series of strikes. Nikko will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nikko tries to clinch up.#CL#
Nikko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nikko has Conrad pushed against the ropes.
Conrad gets underhooks to prevent Nikko's takedown attempt.
Nikko has Conrad pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Conrad manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Nikko wants the takedown. Conrad is fighting it off but Nikko persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Conrad's guard against the ropes.
Nikko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nikko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nikko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Conrad working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nikko.
Nikko has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Conrad working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nikko.
Nikko trying to control the position from guard on top but Conrad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Conrad controlling the position.
Conrad preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nikko throws a strike but Conrad rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Nikko has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Conrad 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 Nikko.
Nikko trying to control but Conrad flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!#T3#
Conrad biding his time, looking for the opening.
Nikko wants to control his opponent's hands but Conrad gets his hands free.
Conrad has the hooks in. Nikko is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Conrad trying to control.
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.
Nikko trying to control but not successfully.
A lull in the action here. #T4#
Conrad is hanging on to Nikko's back as he tries to escape.
Conrad tries to keep control of the position but Nikko is staying busy.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Nikko tries to escape the position. #T5#
Conrad tries to get the hooks in deep but Nikko pushed the leg off.
Nikko just trying to survive but Conrad is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
You can see the frustration on Nikko's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Conrad trying to control.
Nikko looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T6#
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.
Conrad struggling to keep hold of the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Conrad not allowing Nikko to control his hands.
Conrad trying to control.
Nikko trying to control the hands but Conrad breaks the grip.
Nikko is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Conrad wants to control but Nikko is keeping busy.
Conrad has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Nikko's body. #T7#
Nikko rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Conrad is trying to control the action in half guard but Nikko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nikko misses with a double jab
and Conrad counters with a straight right hand.#T8##CL#
Conrad tries to keep at a distance but Nikko has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nikko misses with a knee to the head.
Nikko has a couple of punches blocked by Conrad.
Conrad wants to break free but Nikko has control.
Nikko lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Conrad blocks an elbow strike from Nikko.
Nikko wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Nikko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Conrad is trying to break the clinch but Nikko is controlling him.
Conrad wants to get back to striking at distance but Nikko won't allow it. #T9#
Nikko tries to land a knee to the head but Conrad blocks with his arms.
Nikko lands a nice elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Conrad's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nikko.
Nikko goes for a takedown attempt but Conrad pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nikko throws a sloppy head kick and Conrad moves out of range easily. #CL#
Nikko closes the distance and pushes Conrad back into the ropes.
Conrad tries to break free but Nikko pushes him back against the ropes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Conrad avoids a wild elbow strike from Nikko.
Stalling in the clinch from Nikko.
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 Cain Nikko will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R2#
Conrad misses with a double jab #TD#
and Nikko counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Conrad keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nikko trying to control from Conrad's half guard. Conrad has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Conrad keeping moving, preventing Nikko from controlling successfully.
Conrad utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conrad controlling the position.#SUB#
Nikko is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Conrad is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Conrad has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Conrad wants to control from the top but Nikko keeps moving. #T1#
Conrad pushes down on Nikko's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Conrad is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nikko!
Conrad controlling the position easily from mount.
Nikko is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T2#
Conrad looking to control but Nikko is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Conrad can't control as he wanted to and Nikko manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Conrad trying to pass the guard but Nikko defending well.
Conrad is looking to take a break and control but Nikko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nikko trying to get back to full guard but Conrad takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#T3#
Conrad manages to capitalize on a mistake by Nikko to take his back!
Nikko trying to control the position but Conrad manages to sink in the hooks.
Conrad wants to control but Nikko is keeping busy.
Nikko wants to escape the position.
Conrad is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Conrad trying to control momentarily.
Conrad might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nikko haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
You can see the frustration on Nikko's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Nikko trying to control the position but Conrad manages to sink in the hooks.
Conrad tries to get the hooks in deep but Nikko pushed the leg off.
Nikko is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Nikko looking very determined here, making life difficult for Conrad.
Nikko rolls, trying to escape but Conrad keeps control of the position.
Conrad slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish. #T5#
Nikko tries to roll but Conrad sticks to his back.
Nikko staying busy and making it hard for Conrad to control.
Nikko looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Conrad's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #T6#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Darnell Conrad has got the better of the ground game so far.
Conrad biding his time, looking for the opening.
Conrad controlling well, preventing Nikko from escaping the position.
Nikko is keeping busy. #T7#
Nikko tries to escape but Conrad has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Nikko trying to control the hands but Conrad won't let him.
Nikko is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Conrad is looking to control Nikko but Nikko is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T8#
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.
Nikko wants to escape the position.
Conrad trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Nikko doesn't escape.
Conrad trying to control momentarily.
Conrad is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T9#
Nikko is in bad spot here.
Nikko looking very determined here, making life difficult for Conrad.
Nikko is trying to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Conrad struggling to keep hold of the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darnell Conrad comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 18:20
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 19:19
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 19:19

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: HFA 1
Date: May 25, 2024

#R1#
Drake fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Charles Drake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drake cracks Dabija with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Drake throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dabija.
A right-left combo lands from Drake.
Drake darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A jab from Drake misses.
Drake misses with a wild body shot.
Dabija let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Drake lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dabija circles away quickly and effectively.
Dabija doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Drake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dabija was well out of range. Poor timing from Drake.
Drake has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA St Petersburg in the buildup to the fight.
Drake throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Drake swings for the body but Dabija moves out of range.
Dabija now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drake tests Dabija's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Drake looks to land a left hand but Dabija moved out of range nicely.
Dabija throws out a counter right but Drake avoids it with no problem.
Dabija uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Drake.
Dabija doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dabija takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dabija avoids the head kick by Drake.
Drake takes a swing at Dabija's ribcage but misses.
Drake looks to score with a jab to the body but Dabija is just out of range.
A nice side step and Dabija releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Drake throws a leg kick which misses Dabija's front leg but catches the back leg as Dabija tries to avoid it.
Drake misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Drake takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Drake throws out a loose jab but Dabija uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drake moves into range and connects with a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Dabija 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2#
Drake scores with the left hand. Dabija knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC#Dabija is rocked!
Drake really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Drake lands a hook that stumbles Dabija back into the cage. Drake follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Dabija to the canvas! Drake pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Dabija has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Charles Drake!
Charles Drake bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2024

#R1#
Patterson works the jab nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Patterson, as that shot connected.
Patterson throws a hook but Romero avoids it easily.
Romero misses with a series of wild punches.
Romero misses with a jab, cross combination.
Romero falls off balance throwing a combination
and Patterson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Solomon Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romero looks to land a right hand but Patterson moved out of range.
Patterson lands a nice shot that snaps Romero's head back.
Romero takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Patterson lunges at Romero with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Romero's hand.
Romero's coach down at Cherokees Island Elite Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Romero's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Patterson misses with a body kick.
Romero is looking for the big counter here.
Romero fails to land with a series of punches. #TD2#
Romero shoots in and gets a takedown into Patterson's guard.
Romero sitting in guard here, content to control.
Romero postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Patterson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Romero passes Patterson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Patterson trying to hold on to Romero's head to control him but Romero postures up.
Still in half guard, Romero seems content to control.
Romero throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Romero lands strikes from half guard.
Romero seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Romero seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Patterson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Patterson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Patterson tries to get out of the position.
Patterson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Romero is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Patterson wants to control but Romero passes into side.
Romero in the domination position with Patterson hanging on.
Patterson is not content to let Romero control the position.
Romero working the strikes but Patterson uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Romero sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Patterson defending well though.
Patterson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Romero looking to sit in guard and control but Patterson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Romero really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Patterson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Romero avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Patterson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Patterson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Patterson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Patterson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Patterson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Patterson connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Patterson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Patterson wants to pass the guard but Romero is keeping the position.
Patterson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Patterson trying to control but Romero is working from the bottom.
Patterson stops Romero from standing up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Patterson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Romero manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Patterson has Romero in his guard.#REVB#
Romero stays in close to Patterson's body and controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Patterson 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#
Patterson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Patterson throws an overhand right that lands on Romero's shoulder, as Romero tries to avoid the shot.
Patterson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Romero throws out a counter right but Patterson avoids it with no problem.
Romero moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Romero throws a right and a left that Patterson avoids nicely.
Romero shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Patterson counters with a nice uppercut.
Romero gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Patterson counter with a right hand.
Patterson scores with a jab to the body.
Romero misses with a series of wild punches.
Patterson is looking to counter punch.
Romero moves out of range of the body kick.
Romero unleashes a big counter combination but Patterson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Patterson throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Romero was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Romero scores with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romero fails with a takedown attempt.
Joe Patterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Solomon Romero.#T1#
Patterson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Romero momentarily.
Romero misses with a few strikes there.
Romero just misses with a punch to the body.
A solid body kick from Patterson.
Patterson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Romero misses with a two punch combination.
Romero is breathing heavily.
Patterson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Romero.
Patterson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Romero's head backwards.
Patterson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Romero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Patterson was well out of range. Poor timing from Romero.
A jab lands there for Patterson.
Romero fails with a takedown attempt.
Patterson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romero is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Patterson clobbers Romero with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T2#
Romero misses with a combination
and Patterson counters with a one-two to the body.
Romero doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Patterson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Joe Patterson is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice cross by Patterson.
Romero takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Romero throws a left and a right that both miss
and Patterson counters with a nice body shot.
Patterson thuds his shin into the meat of Romero's side.
Patterson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Romero scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Romero takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Patterson connects with a nice looking jab.
Romero's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Patterson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Romero scrambles back to his feet.
Romero rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Patterson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Patterson scores with a hook.#T3#
Patterson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Romero has time to react.
Patterson's corner calls for a 1-2. Patterson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Patterson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Romero will feel that in the morning.
Romero misses with a jab, cross combination.
Patterson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Joe Patterson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Patterson dips to his left and cracks Romero with an uppercut!
Patterson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Patterson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Patterson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jab from Patterson.
Patterson scores with a jab.
Romero ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Patterson moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Patterson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #ROC#Romero is rocked!
Nice cross by Patterson.
Romero is still on wobbly legs! Can Patterson finish him?
Romero misses with a takedown attempt - Patterson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4#
Romero on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Patterson feints a jab promting Romero to slip. Patterson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Romero slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Patterson drops Romero with a huge uppercut! Romero drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Patterson is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Patterson!
Joe Patterson tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2024

#R1#
Legendary slips under a jab.
Jab, jab by Drake - just one landing.
Drake throws a body shot but no joy.
Legendary throws a big counter combination but Drake scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Legendary slips a jab and a cross from Drake.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drake. Legendary does a little dance to reset his feet.
Legendary moves out of range as Drake strikes.
Some wild striking there from Drake.
As Drake looks to move away, Legendary throws a big counter combo but Drake just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake misses with a hook
and Legendary counters with a two punch combo.
Drake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Legendary manages to avoid it.
It looked like Legendary was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Drake fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T1#
Drake clobbers Legendary with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Drake misses with a hook
and Legendary counters with a three punch combo that has Drake backing up. Drake nods at Legendary to acknowledge the strikes.
Drake swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Legendary counters with a three punch combo that has Drake backing up. Drake nods at Legendary to acknowledge the strikes.
Drake misses the shot to the body.
As Drake looks to move away, Legendary throws a big counter combo but Drake just gets out of the way.
Drake falls off balance throwing a combination
and Legendary counters with a three punch combo that has Drake backing up. Drake nods at Legendary to acknowledge the strikes.
Legendary ducks under a wild hook from Drake.#TD2#
Drake looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drake not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Drake postures up in Legendary's guard and throws a big left but Legendary blocks it.
Drake has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Legendary not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Drake drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Drake jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Drake is looking to work some ground and pound but Legendary has wrist control.
Legendary being controlled here, momentarily.
Drake works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
Still in half guard, Drake seems content to control.
Legendary really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Drake slips a nice elbow through Legendary's hands, connecting with Legendary's forehead.
Drake performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Drake works his foot free and advances to mount.
Drake working Legendary over with strikes here.
Legendary holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Drake tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip. #SUB2#
Drake looking to secure an arm triangle but Legendary defends it well. #T4##SUB2#
Legendary is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Drake locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Legendary is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Charles Drake!
In his post fight interview, Charles Drake started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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