Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: UFF 12: Dje vs Artu
Date: May 10, 2025

#R1#
Monger lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT2#It looks like Brayden Smith has been cut.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Monger doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Monger as Smith shoots in.
Smith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Monger tries to clinch up.
Smith fails with the takedown.
Monger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Monger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Monger scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Monger.
Smith half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Monger dips to his left and cracks Smith with an uppercut!
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt. #T1#
Monger scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one.
Monger is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Smith like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Smith from another fist facial!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). War Monger!
In defeat, Brayden Smith stepped up to the mic, saying 'Bro what the sigma'.

Event: WOVA Fight Night: Bronx Battle
Date: Apr 26, 2025

#R1#
Danga de danga de dang - Birner scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#It looks like Musobek Janbekov has been cut.#TD2#
Janbekov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Birner's guard.
Birner keeping moving, preventing Janbekov from controlling successfully.
Birner can't keep his opponent in guard - Janbekov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Janbekov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Birner is refusing to be controlled, as Janbekov sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Janbekov stalling. #T1#
Janbekov is looking to take a break and control but Birner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Janbekov is trying to work for a kimura but Birner is defending well.
Janbekov is taking a breather. Birner says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Birner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Janbekov on the ground.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Janbekov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Birner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Janbekov lands strikes from half guard.
Birner on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Birner tries to get out of the position.
Janbekov working Birner over with strikes.
Janbekov moves into full mount! Birner won't be happy about that!
Janbekov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Birner?
Janbekov controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Janbekov raining down shots from the mount!
Janbekov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Janbekov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Janbekov misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Janbekov content just to control the position here.
Janbekov tries to control but Birner wriggling away. #T4#
Birner is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Janbekov tries to control but Birner wriggling away.
The referee warns Birner that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Janbekov looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Janbekov punching from mount but Birner doing a good job of avoiding damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Musobek Janbekov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Musobek Janbekov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Janbekov scores with a three punch combo! #CUT2#It looks like Alec Birner has been cut.
Birner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Janbekov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Birner.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#CL2#
Janbekov forces Birner back against the cage and clinches.
Janbekov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Birner breaks from the clinch.
Janbekov shoots in but Birner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Birner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #TD2#
Janbekov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Birner wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Janbekov is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Birner is staying active underneath Janbekov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Janbekov stops Birner from getting back to his feet.
Janbekov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Birner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Janbekov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Birner throws a right hand that Janbekov ducks under and follows up with a left that Janbekov also avoids with ease.
Birner misses with a jab, cross combination. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Birner misses with a few strikes there.
Birner really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
Janbekov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Birner did well to prevent Janbekov getting side control.
Janbekov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Birner defending well though.
Janbekov controlling the action here.
Musobek Janbekov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Janbekov passes the guard and advances to mount!
We've been hearing good reports from Birner's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Janbekov controlling from mount. #T3#
Janbekov trying to control but Birner is having none of it.
Janbekov controlling from mount.
Birner wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here. #SUB2#
Janbekov looking to secure an arm triangle but Birner defends it well. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Janbekov controlling the pace for now.
Janbekov with shots to the head and body - Birner looks very uncomfortable down there.
Birner has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Janbekov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Musobek Janbekov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Birner misses with a combination
and Janbekov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Janbekov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
Janbekov moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Janbekov breaks from the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Birner. That snapped Janbekov's head back.
Birner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Janbekov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Janbekov with the counter takedown but Birner avoids it easily.
Janbekov throws a nice looking combination but Birner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alec Birner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Birner misses with a wild combination.
A nice side step and Janbekov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Birner throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Janbekov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Birner!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Janbekov controlling the position. #SU2#
Janbekov stands up and beckons Birner to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Janbekov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Birner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Janbekov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Birner misses with a hook.
No luck for Janbekov with that takedown attempt.
Birner misses with a double jab
and Janbekov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Birner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Janbekov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Birner defends well and Janbekov ends up having to push Birner into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Alec Birner is winning the standup battle so far.
Janbekov tries to clinch but Birner is having none of it.
Janbekov shoots in for a takedown but Birner shows good takedown defense.
Alec Birner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Musobek Janbekov.
Birner misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
Birner throws a nice looking combination but Janbekov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Janbekov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Birner blocks a head kick by Janbekov.
Birner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Janbekov. #TD2#
Janbekov drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Janbekov is pushing down on Birner's leg trying to pass to half guard. Birner is fighting to maintain full guard but Janbekov has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Janbekov wants to work for an arm triangle but Birner is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Birner is not content to let Janbekov control the position.
Birner won't allow Janbekov to pass to mount. #T3#
Birner tries to kick Janbekov off but Janbekov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Janbekov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Janbekov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Birner! #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Janbekov with the ground and pound from mount.
Janbekov looking to finish with strikes here!
Janbekov controlling the pace for now.
Birner is squirming around, avoiding Janbekov's attempts to control the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Musobek Janbekov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Janbekov 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Musobek Janbekov!
An out of breath and clearly excited Musobek Janbekov thanked Warpath Wear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: UFF 8: Martinez vs Kuznetsov
Date: Apr 12, 2025

#R1#
Dje will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smith looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Dje looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smith throws a counter combo.
Dje shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smith lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moussa Dje. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Smith misses.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dje moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dje tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dje somewhat.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Dje attempts a counter takedown but Smith avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Dje misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dje shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
Dje fails with the takedown.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Dje is just out of range.
Dje appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dje looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Dje shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Dje's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into Dje's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Dje looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Dje is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Smith frees his head nicely. Oh but Dje has switched to an armbar! Smith is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Moussa Dje!
After winning the bout, Moussa Dje thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Brayden Smith spoke after the fight, saying 'Bro what the sigma'.

Event: UFF 6: Dje vs Pollard
Date: Mar 29, 2025

#R1#
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Morales as he avoids it easily.
Smith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Morales shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Smith napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Smith sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Morales really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Morales with the ground and pound but Smith uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Morales 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.
Morales looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morales trying to move into half guard but instead Smith has managed to sweep!#REVR##T1#
Morales wants to control but Smith passes easily into half guard.
Morales is trying to get back to full guard.
Morales wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smith trying to control from half guard but Morales is working away.
Morales looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Morales looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Morales wants to sweep but Smith has passed to side control!
Smith prevents Morales from escaping the position.
Smith working the ground and pound.
Morales is looking to regain half guard here but Smith keeps moving and retains side control.
Morales regains half guard there - taking advantage of Smith's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Morales is concentrating on defense, preventing Smith from advancing position. #T3#
Morales won't allow Smith to pass to mount.
Morales wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Morales is concentrating on defense, preventing Smith from advancing position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morales moves away.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Morales pinned against the cage. Morales gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Morales feints the counter takedown.
Morales misses with an attempted mid kick. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Morales swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Morales rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Morales has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Morales jumps guard and drags Smith to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Morales will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Smith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Morales is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Morales looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Morales is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses.
Morales keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass. #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.

Marlon Morales 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##CL2#
Morales has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Morales manages to break the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
Morales feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Morales shoots in and gets a takedown into Smith's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morales stays in close to Smith's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morales pushing down on Smith's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Smith punching from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Morales wants to free his trapped foot but Smith is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Morales wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it.
Morales thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
Morales has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Morales looking to control and managing it successfully.
Morales is trying to control here but Smith has managed to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Morales is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
Morales tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Smith.
Smith won't allow Morales to pass to mount.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Morales sits in half guard.
Morales content to control rather than advance.
Morales prevents Smith from improving his position.#T3##SUB#
Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smith works his way to full guard. Good work.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Morales sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Smith gets caught napping as Morales dives in and scores a takedown. Smith manages to retain guard.#T4#
Morales tries to stand but Smith is controlling from the bottom.
Morales tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Smith is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Morales has his hands clasped together but Smith extends and breaks Morales's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Smith.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brayden Smith!
Brayden Smith took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 26, 2025

#R1#
Konstantinov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Konstantinov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A jab from Tsering misses.
Nice defenses there by Konstantinov.#TD2#
Konstantinov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tsering was covering up waiting for the punch and Konstantinov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Konstantinov wants to control from the top but Tsering keeps moving.
Konstantinov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Konstantinov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tsering swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Tsering pushes Konstantinov off and scrambles back to his feet. #T1##CL#
Konstantinov tries to keep at a distance but Tsering has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tsering tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Konstantinov can't break the clinch.
Tsering misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tsering tries to throw a body punch but Konstantinov avoids it by throwing Tsering back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tsering tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tsering tries to throw a body punch but Konstantinov avoids it by throwing Tsering back against the cage.
Tsering misses with some punches.
Tsering misses with a punch on the inside.
Tsering lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2##TD2#
Konstantinov decides to pull guard.
Tsering wants to stand but Konstantinov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Tsering has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Konstantinov trying to control the position here.
Tsering wants to get up but he can't break Konstantinov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU#
Tsering gets to his feet - Konstantinov follows without any prompting.
Tsering is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3##CL#
Tsering closes the distance and clinches.
Tsering misses with a body punch.
Konstantinov prevents a body shot from Tsering.
Konstantinov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Konstantinov tries to pull guard but Tsering won't allow it.
Tsering scores with a nice hook to the head.
Konstantinov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tsering gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Konstantinov wants a takedown.
Thubten Tsering has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Konstantinov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tsering.
Tsering working aggressively here.
Konstantinov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tsering fights it off and pushes away nicely. #T4##CL#
Tsering has Konstantinov up against the cage in a clinch.
Konstantinov blocks an uppercut.
Konstantinov has Tsering pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tsering manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Konstantinov is looking to control Tsering's arms but Tsering gets an underhook and turns him. Now Konstantinov has his back to the cage.
Tsering tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Konstantinov.
Konstantinov fails to pull guard.
Tsering gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Konstantinov.
A head punch on the inside from Konstantinov fails to land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tsering has a couple of punches blocked by Konstantinov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thubten Tsering dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Tsering catches Konstantinov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tsering paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tsering lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT#It looks like Boris Konstantinov has been cut.
Konstantinov throws a sloppy head kick and Tsering moves out of range easily.
Konstantinov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Konstantinov shoots for a takedown but Tsering saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tsering throws a big counter combination but Konstantinov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jab, jab by Tsering - just one landing.
Tsering is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Konstantinov can do to turn this around?
Nice sprawl there from Tsering as Konstantinov shoots in.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tsering looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tsering misses with the combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD#
Tsering feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Konstantinov sprawling to the canvas! Konstantinov rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Tsering finish him?! #CL#
Tsering fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Konstantinov, pushing him back against the cage.
Tsering misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tsering prevents the takedown attempt.
Thubten Tsering has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Konstantinov.
Konstantinov blocks a body shot from Tsering. #T1#
Konstantinov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tsering has him pressed against the cage.
Tsering digs a right hand into Konstantinov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Konstantinov's gas tank.
Tsering fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tsering fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tsering misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tsering is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tsering tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Konstantinov's elbow.
Konstantinov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tsering can't find room to land a body shot as Konstantinov controls the action.
Konstantinov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tsering is defending well.
Tsering misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tsering goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tsering keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Konstantinov's efforts to push away.
Tsering working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Tsering lands with a left to the head.
Tsering misses with a short punch on the inside.
Konstantinov prevents a body shot from Tsering.
Tsering swings wildly with an uppercut but Konstantinov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tsering struggles to land a body shot inside as Konstantinov controls his hands.
Konstantinov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tsering to keep the fight standing.
Konstantinov is trying to pull guard but Tsering turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Konstantinov is trying to break the clinch but Tsering is controlling him.
Tsering doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tsering misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Tsering fails to land.
Tsering lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
Konstantinov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Konstantinov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tsering struggles to land a body shot inside as Konstantinov controls his hands.
Tsering tries a body shot but Konstantinov blocks it.
Tsering keeps control of Konstantinov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tsering throws a head punch that misses.
Tsering tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Konstantinov's elbow.
Tsering doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Konstantinov is trying to break the clinch but Tsering is controlling him.
Tsering tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Konstantinov's elbow.
Tsering struggles to land a body shot inside as Konstantinov controls his hands.
Tsering doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Konstantinov prevents a body shot from Tsering. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD2#
Konstantinov decides to pull guard.
Tsering wants to stand and escape but instead Konstantinov has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Konstantinov prevents Tsering from getting back to his feet. #ES#
Tsering has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Konstantinov has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Konstantinov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tsering pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tsering scores with the left hand. Konstantinov knows he should have avoided that one.
Boris Konstantinov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tsering moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Konstantinov circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick misses from Konstantinov.
Konstantinov walks into a left hand.
Konstantinov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Konstantinov is breathing heavily.
Konstantinov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tsering manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thubten Tsering dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Boris Konstantinov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Tsering will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tsering uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Konstantinov has time to react.#CL#
Tsering instigates a clinch.
Konstantinov blocks a body shot from Tsering.
Come on Konstantinov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Konstantinov takes a shot to the head.
Konstantinov blocks a body shot from Tsering.
Konstantinov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tsering gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsering misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tsering goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Konstantinov blocking some punches.
Konstantinov blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Tsering prevents Konstantinov from breaking the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Tsering fails to land.
Tsering tries a body shot but Konstantinov blocks it.
Tsering doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Konstantinov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tsering prevents a takedown attempt there.
Konstantinov is trying to pull guard but Tsering turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Thubten Tsering has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Konstantinov.
Konstantinov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tsering has him pressed against the cage.
Konstantinov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tsering working aggressively here.
Tsering tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tsering misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tsering lands a shot to the body.
Tsering fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tsering on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tsering misses with a punch to the body.
Konstantinov working hard to break the clinch.
Tsering tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Konstantinov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tsering to keep the fight standing.
Tsering misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tsering misses with a body punch.
Konstantinov blocking some punches. #TD2#
Konstantinov pulls guard successfully. #SU#
Tsering decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Konstantinov, up you get! #CL2#
Konstantinov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tsering, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Konstantinov. #T3#
Tsering misses with the head strike. #TD2#
Konstantinov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Tsering regains guard.

Tsering manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Konstantinov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Tsering closes the distance and clinches.
Tsering misses with the head strike.
Konstantinov prevents a body shot from Tsering.
Konstantinov wants a takedown.
Tsering tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Konstantinov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tsering prevents a takedown attempt there.
Konstantinov blocks an uppercut.
Tsering lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Konstantinov backwards. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsering struggles to land a body shot inside as Konstantinov controls his hands.
Konstantinov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Konstantinov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tsering doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tsering tries to throw a body punch but Konstantinov avoids it by throwing Tsering back against the cage.
Tsering misses with the head strike.
Konstantinov blocks an uppercut.
Tsering doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tsering tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Konstantinov's elbow.
Konstantinov blocking some punches.
Konstantinov tries to pull guard but Tsering forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tsering can't find room to land a body shot as Konstantinov controls the action.
Boris Konstantinov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Konstantinov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tsering backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thubten Tsering showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tsering 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thubten Tsering!

Event: WOVA Fight Night: Bloodline
Date: Mar 15, 2025

#R1#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Wolf.
Wolf shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Duke. Wolf shrugs it off though.
Wolf is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wolf rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Duke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wolf looks winded!
Wolf misses with an uppercut.
Duke went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wolf lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Duke circles away quickly and effectively.
Wolf tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wolf throws a head kick but Duke moves out of range.
Wolf lands a head kick. Duke smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Duke swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wolf.
A head kick misses from Duke.
Wolf is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Duke darts in and clinches Wolf up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duke working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Duke digs a right hand into Wolf's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wolf's gas tank.
Wolf blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Duke lands a right hand. #T1#
Wolf blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Duke lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Duke taking a breather.
Duke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Duke tries to throw a body punch but Wolf avoids it by throwing Duke back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Duke.
Duke lands a body shot.
Duke lands with a left to the head.
A right hand to the body from Duke.
Duke misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wolf.
Duke works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Duke lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Duke throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wolfs head.
Duke works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right handed body shot lands from Duke.
Duke scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Duke lands with a light punch inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Duke lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#Wolf is rocked!
Duke lands a shoulder strike.
Wolf is still on wobbly legs! Can Duke finish him?
Duke lands an uppercut.
Duke unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Wolf! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Duke is unloading with more strikes now! Wolf drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ernesto Duke!
Ernesto Duke gave a mention to HARDTACK 160Q in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: WOVA Fight Night: Bloodline
Date: Mar 15, 2025

#R1#
Stepanov throws a series of punches but Janbekov moves out of range.
Stepanov misses with a two punch combination.
A combination from Stepanov does no damage.
Janbekov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Janbekov misses with a body shot.
Stepanov works over Janbekov's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#It looks like Musobek Janbekov has been cut.
Stepanov swinging wildly here.
Stepanov looks winded!
Stepanov throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Janbekov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Stepanov is looking to stand back up but Janbekov counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Stepanov. #REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Janbekov trying to pass the guard but Stepanov defending well. #SUB#
Janbekov wants to work for an arm triangle but Stepanov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T1#
Stepanov has hold of Janbekov's hands but Janbekov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Janbekov passes to side control.
Stepanov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Stepanov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Janbekov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Janbekov tries to advance to mount but Stepanov denies him.
Janbekov is staying tight to Stepanov's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Janbekov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stepanov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Janbekov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stepanov keeps working. #SUB#
Janbekov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
Janbekov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Stepanov some visible discomfort.
Stepanov is not content to let Janbekov control the position.
Janbekov controlling the position from side mount. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stepanov is not content to let Janbekov control the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Janbekov.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stepanov swinging wildly here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stepanov throws a series of punches but Janbekov avoids them all with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Olag Stepanov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Musobek Janbekov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Janbekov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stepanov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stepanov unleashes a big counter combination but Janbekov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Musobek Janbekov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Stepanov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Janbekov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Stepanov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Janbekov.
Stepanov unleashes a big counter combination but Janbekov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Stepanov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stepanov misses with the combination.
Olag Stepanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stepanov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Janbekov.
Stepanov misses with a hook.#TD#
Janbekov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Stepanov's guard.
Stepanov wants to get back to his feet but Janbekov passes into half guard. #REVB#
Janbekov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Janbekov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Stepanov is breathing heavily.
Stepanov wants to get back to his feet. #T1#
Janbekov controlling the action here.
Janbekov lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Janbekov is looking for a kimura but Stepanov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Janbekov to get the leverage.
Janbekov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Janbekov is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Stepanov is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Musobek Janbekov!
Musobek Janbekov made sure to mention his sponsor, Warpath Wear in his post fight interview.

Event: UFF 3: Tavernelli vs Mosley
Date: Mar 08, 2025

#R1#
Dingle misses with a body kick.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dingle.
Smith tries to buck Dingle off but Dingle is having none of it.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.
Dingle working away.#SU2#
Dingle decides to stand back up. Dingle steps back and let's Smith get back to his feet.#TD2#
Dingle looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dingle lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Smith flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #T1#
Dingle tries to stand but can't do so whilst Smith controls his leg. #SUB#
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith is pressing down on Dingle's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Smith on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smith tries to get out of the position.
Dingle trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dingle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dingle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dingle with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Smith trying to control the position.
Dingle has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Smith is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dingle wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving. #SUB#
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dingle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smith working for a triangle but Dingle defends it easily.
Smith is breathing heavily.#T3##SUB#
Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dingle sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dingle trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dingle trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dingle slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Brayden Smith will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
Dingle instigates a clinch.
Smith fails to pull guard. #TD2#
Dingle has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Smith is trying to keep an underhook but Dingle manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ground and pound from Dingle.
Dingle keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Smith looking for submissions off his back.
Dingle is trying to control the action in half guard but Smith is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Desean Dingle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Smith is looking to control Dingle's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smith avoid being mounted?
Smith keeping control of the position.
Smith trying to control but Dingle postures up.
Smith has his hands clasped together around Dingle's back. He's all about the action.
Dingle trying to control from half guard but Smith is working away. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dingle pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dingle pulls his head out easily. #SU2#
Dingle decides to return to a standing position.
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dingle circles away.#TD2#
Dingle feints and as Smith raises his hands in defense, Dingle changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dingle defends well.#T3#
Dingle with a nice head shot there.
Dingle passes into half guard.
Smith pushes Dingle off looking to stand but Dingle dives back in and keeps control. #SU2#
Dingle escapes and gets back to his feet.
A nice combination there by Dingle. #TD2#
Dingle scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dingle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Smith actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Smith tries to get to full guard but Dingle has control of the leg.
Smith trying to control but Dingle postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Desean Dingle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Dingle on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Dingle shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dingle looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Smith with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Dingle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dingle passes to full mount!
Dingle trying to control but Smith is having none of it.
Dingle tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Smith is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Dingle is working for a guillotine from mount but Smith frees his head quite easily.
Smith gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Smith is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Dingle is tapping! Great win for Smith!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Brayden Smith!
Brayden Smith took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 21, 2025

#R1#
Wolf moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wolf with a nice calf kick.
Wolf thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Caldwell if he has to take too many more of those.
Caldwell takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nice sprawl there from Wolf as Caldwell shoots in.
Wolf with a nice calf kick.#CL2#
Caldwell moves into the clinch.
Wolf working hard to break the clinch.
A short left from Caldwell.
Caldwell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wolf or not.
Caldwell lands a body shot in the clinch.
Caldwell is leaning against Wolf and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Caldwell lands a hook that snaps the head of Wolf backwards.
Wolf takes a shot to the head.
Caldwell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wolf's elbow. #BC2#
Caldwell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Quentin Caldwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Caldwell misses with a double jab. #CL2#
Caldwell clinches with his opponent. #T1#
Wolf is trying to break the clinch but Caldwell is controlling him.
Caldwell keeps control of Wolf as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Caldwell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A hook to the body from Caldwell.
Caldwell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Caldwell lands with a left to the head.
Caldwell lands a shot to the body.
Caldwell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Caldwell. #ROC2#Wolf is rocked!
Caldwell lands a right hand.
Oh Wolf is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2#
Caldwell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wolf loses concentration momentarily and Caldwell pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Wolf crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Caldwell finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Quentin Caldwell!
Quentin Caldwell seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 15, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Smith gets caught flat footed, as Brown shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Smith seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Brown is looking to stand up but Smith won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Brown is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Smith on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smith tries to get out of the position.
Smith wants to sweep here but Brown controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith pulls Brown in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T1##TD2#
Brown throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Smith tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Brown is in Smith's guard.

Smith kicks Brown off and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Brown gets a takedown into half guard.
Brown is thwarting Smith's attempts to control the position.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brown prevents Smith from improving his position.#T2#
Smith works his way to full guard. Good work.
Brown preventing the sweep.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Smith is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Smith looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Brown has picked Smith up and slammed him! Smith can't keep hold of the triangle and Brown manages to pass to side control!
Smith tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brown wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Smith regains half guard.
Smith preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T3#
Brown throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smith trying to control from the bottom.
Smith makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Smith.#SUB#
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brown can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smith has his hands on Brown's head, controlling the position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Smith has his foot on Brown's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brown works his way back into a safe position though.
Smith has control of Brown's left arm, preventing Brown from doing any damage. #SUB#
Smith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brown not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brayden Smith dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Brown forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.
Smith drops down looking for an ankle pick but Brown pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL2#
Brown rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Smith has clasped his hands together around Brown's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working.
Smith advances to full mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown really wants to buck Smith off and get back to his feet.
Smith controlling the pace for now. #T1##SUB#
Smith goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Brown is on top in guard.
Brown advances to half guard.
Smith has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brown is working away from the top position though.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Brown sits in half guard.
Smith is controlling Brown's trapped leg to prevent Brown from advancing to side control.
Smith wants to get back to full guard but Brown has mounted him!#T2#
Smith working to try and regain half guard.
Brown really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith wants to hold on but Brown pushes him away.
Brown looking to control and managing it successfully.
Smith regains half guard.
Brown wants to advance to full mount but Smith doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T3#
Brown postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Smith pulls Brown in to control the position. #SUB#
Brown avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smith lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Brown is looking to stand up but Smith isn't so interested in that idea.
Brown can't keep his opponent in guard - Smith advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Smith performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Brown looks like he's trying to stand up.
Brown trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Smith manages to pass to mount!
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 Brayden Smith will probably get the nod.
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##TD#
Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into Brown's guard.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith is really struggling to control Brown but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Brayden Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown is trying to keep Smith in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Brown is working an open guard so Smith takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
Brown gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T1##SU#
Smith decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Brown, up you get!
Left hook, right uppercut from Brown.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brown moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brown lands with a slapping head kick. #CL2#
Brown clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brown stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Brown tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD#
Smith gets a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Smith seems to be looking for submissions. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith slows the pace down in half guard.
Brown is looking to escape.
Smith wants to take a breather but Brown is having none of it.
Brown trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T3#
Ground and pound from Smith.
Brown is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Smith scores with a couple of nice shots.
Brown is trying to control but can't.
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smith seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Brown is pressing down on Smith's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
Smith controls from within his opponent's guard.
Smith is working Brown over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Smith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nate Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brayden Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Smith feints and as Brown raises his hands in defense, Smith changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brayden Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smith, 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:28

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 15, 2025

#R1##CL#
Janbekov moves into range and clinches up with Toretto.#BC2#
Toretto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Toretto rushes Janbekov and presses him up against the cage.
Toretto tries for a takedown. No joy.
Toretto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Janbekov backwards. #CUT2#It looks like Musobek Janbekov has been cut.
Janbekov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Toretto. #TD#
Janbekov pulls guard effortlessly.
Janbekov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Toretto looking to pass the guard.
Toretto stops Janbekov from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Janbekov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Toretto is one step ahead there.
Toretto is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Janbekov looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Janbekov controlling the position.
Janbekov controls Toretto momentarily but Toretto frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Toretto throws a series of strikes that have Janbekov backpedaling. #TD#
Janbekov drives through with a takedown into Toretto's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Toretto wriggles free and stands up.
Nice uppercut there from Toretto.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Janbekov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Toretto counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Toretto cracks Janbekov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Janbekov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Toretto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Janbekov somewhat.
Toretto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Toretto takes a swing at Janbekov's ribcage but misses.
Toretto keeps the fight on the outside.
Toretto throws a looping overhand right but Janbekov ducks down to avoid it.
Toretto digs a good body shot into Janbekov's ribs.
Toretto misses with a few strikes there.
Toretto cracks Janbekov with a right hand to the side of the head.
No luck for Janbekov with that takedown attempt.
Toretto drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Janbekov defends it well.#CL#
Janbekov closes the distance and clinches. #T3#
Janbekov tries to break the clinch but Toretto is controlling the position. #BC2#
Toretto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Janbekov misses.
Toretto lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT2#Musobek Janbekov's cut is getting worse.
Toretto tries to clinch but Janbekov is having none of it.
Janbekov quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#CL#
Janbekov moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Toretto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Toretto circles away from the clinch attempt
and Janbekov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#Janbekov is rocked!
Toretto connects with a stiff jab that staggers Janbekov - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dominic Toretto!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 13, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Smith gets a takedown into half guard.
Visser pushes Smith off but Smith dives into side control.
Visser is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Smith has an Americana. Visser didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Smith is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Smith hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Brayden Smith!
Brayden Smith took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 122
Date: Nov 16, 2024

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

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 12, 2024

#R1#
Florendo pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Florendo clinches up with Tono and pushes him back against the cage.
Florendo stops a takedown attempt from Tono. #TD2#
Florendo jumps into guard, dragging Tono to the mat.
Tono distracts Florendo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tono trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Florendo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tono is aware though and is defending well.
Florendo looking to control.
Florendo keeping moving, preventing Tono from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tono scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tono is looking to work some ground and pound but Florendo has wrist control.
Tono scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Florendo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Florendo wants to sweep but no luck.
Florendo keeping moving, preventing Tono from controlling successfully.
Tono stands up over Florendo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tono controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Florendo keeping moving, preventing Tono from controlling successfully.
Tono looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #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.
Florendo is trying to control the position but Tono postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Florendo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Florendo keeping moving, preventing Tono from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tono slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Tono keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tono throws a sloppy head kick and Florendo moves out of range easily. #TD#
Tono drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tono working the ground and pound.
Tono slows the pace down.
Tono is looking to take a break and control but Florendo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tono cracks Florendo with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T4#
Florendo is looking for a sweep.
Tono in side control lands a decent elbow.
Tono knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Florendo on the ground.
Tono lands some shots froms side control.
Tono connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Florendo some visible discomfort.
Florendo is looking to reverse the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Florendo taking a bit of punishment here - Tono scoring with strikes.
Tono lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #ROC#Florendo is rocked!
Florendo takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Florendo is still in real trouble! Can Tono finish him?
Tono taking a breather here.
Tono in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Florendo looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Tono turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kami Tono!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 10, 2024

#R1#
Ivanov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ellankorpi.
Ellankorpi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ellankorpi checks a leg kick nicely.
Ellankorpi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ivanov swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Ivanov shoots in and gets a takedown into Ellankorpi's guard.

Ellankorpi has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ivanov off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Ellankorpi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ivanov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ellankorpi moves out of range of the body kick.
Ellankorpi goes for a double leg but Ivanov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ivanov continues to drive forward.
An inside leg kick lands from Ellankorpi. #CL2#
Ellankorpi clinches with his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Ivanov successfully pulls guard.
Ivanov is trying to keep Ellankorpi in close. #T1##SU2#
Ellankorpi gets to his feet. Ivanov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Ivanov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ellankorpi doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ellankorpi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ellankorpi controls Ivanov momentarily but Ivanov frees himself. #SUB2#
Ivanov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ivanov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
Ellankorpi is looking to stand back up but Ivanov counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Ellankorpi.
Ellankorpi trying to control but Ivanov postures up.
Ivanov stalling.
Ivanov wants to free his trapped foot but Ellankorpi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ivanov connects with a nice short shot to Ellankorpi's temple. #T3#
Ivanov slows the pace down in half guard.
Ellankorpi trying to control from the bottom.
Ivanov wants to stand up but Ellankorpi is controlling the position.
Ivanov working over Ellankorpi with some ground and pound. Ellankorpi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ivanov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ivanov lands strikes from half guard.
Ivanov passes into side control, despite Ellankorpi's attempt to control the position. #T4##SUB#
Ivanov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ellankorpi, who protects the arm well.
Ivanov wants to stand but Ellankorpi has his arm trapped.
Ellankorpi is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ivanov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ivanov cracks Ellankorpi with a big elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ellankorpi wants to get back to his feet.
Ivanov lands an elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Ivanov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Ivanov slips a jab and a cross from Ellankorpi. #TD2#
Ellankorpi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ivanov trying to control but Ellankorpi postures up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ellankorpi lands a nice short elbow.
Ivanov moves into full guard.
Ivanov pulls Ellankorpi in close to prevent any damage.
Igor Ivanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellankorpi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ivanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ellankorpi can do to turn this around?#T1#
Ellankorpi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ivanov is trying to keep Ellankorpi in close.
Ivanov trying to control the position here. #ES#
Ivanov kicks Ellankorpi off and gets to his feet.
Ellankorpi lands a jab to the head. #CL#
Ivanov clinches up against the cage.
Ellankorpi trying to land knees to the body.
Ivanov wants to break the clinch but can't. #T2#
Ivanov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2#
Ellankorpi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ivanov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ivanov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ivanov wanted to stand there but Ellankorpi had control of the position.
Ellankorpi is adopting a defensive guard.
Ellankorpi being controlled here, momentarily. #T3##SUB2#
Ellankorpi throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ivanov uses it to pass to side control.
Ellankorpi wants to control but Ivanov postures up.
Ivanov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Ivanov cracks Ellankorpi with a big right hand but Ellankorpi just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #CUT#It looks like Samuel Ellankorpi has been cut.
You can see the frustration on Ellankorpi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ellankorpi takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Ellankorpi is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Ivanov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ellankorpi, who protects the arm well.
Ellankorpi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ivanov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ellankorpi wants to get back to full guard.
Ellankorpi trying to control here.
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 Igor Ivanov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Samuel Ellankorpi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Ivanov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ellankorpi darts in looking for a takedown but Ivanov gets double underhooks and turns Ellankorpi into the cage.
Ellankorpi tries to clinch but Ivanov moves out of range.
Ivanov looks for a takedown but Ellankorpi sprawls well.
Ellankorpi throws a right hand that Ivanov ducks under and follows up with a left that Ivanov also avoids with ease.#TD2#
Ellankorpi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ivanov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ellankorpi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Ellankorpi decides to stand back up.
Ellankorpi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Ivanov lands a jab-cross combination. #CL#
Ivanov moves into the clinch successfully.
Ellankorpi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ellankorpi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #TD#
Ivanov jumps guard and drags Ellankorpi to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ellankorpi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ellankorpi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ellankorpi trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ellankorpi showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Ivanov has his foot on Ellankorpi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ellankorpi works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Ivanov wants to sweep but no luck.
Ivanov working a defensive guard here.
Ellankorpi sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ellankorpi throws a nice looking combination but Ivanov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ellankorpi enables Ivanov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ellankorpi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ivanov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ellankorpi trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Ivanov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Ellankorpi 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.
Ellankorpi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ivanov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ellankorpi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ivanov being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ivanov tests Ellankorpi's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#That has opened up Samuel Ellankorpi's cut even more.
Ivanov shoots in for a double leg but Ellankorpi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ivanov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
Ivanov moves into the clinch.#TD#
Ivanov successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ivanov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ellankorpi wants to sweep here but Ivanov controlling him for the moment.
Samuel Ellankorpi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Igor Ivanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Ellankorpi is looking to cinch up a triangle. Ivanov throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Ellankorpi's body to avoid the submission. Ellankorpi has instead reached around Ivanov's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Ellankorpi arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Samuel Ellankorpi!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 09, 2024

#R1#
Bandara throws a head kick but Randall moves out of range.
Bandara dodges the punch combination from Randall.
Randall scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bandara bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ashvik Bandara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Randall scores with a jab to the body.
Randall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bandara closes the distance but Randall moves to the side
and Randall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bandara.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Check out the look on Bandara's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #T1#
Randall tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bandara wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SU#
Bandara decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Randall on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bandara. Bandara obviously looking to wear him down.
Sam Randall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bandara looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Randall slips a jab and a cross from Bandara. #TD#
Bandara drives through with a takedown into guard.
Randall wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Bandara manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Still in half guard, Bandara seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Randall trying to control from the bottom.
Bandara lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bandara is thwarting Randall's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Bandara working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Randall trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Bandara controlling from the full mount.
Randall is looking to improve his position but Bandara isn't that keen on the idea.
Randall is still trying to improve position.
Bandara lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #T4#
Bandara in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bandara controlling from mount.
Bandara 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.
Randall taking shots to the head.
Bandara lands a heavy elbow.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Randall keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bandara avoids the attempt from Randall to control.
Bandara prevents Randall from getting the reversal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ashvik Bandara 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#
Bandara throws a leg kick but Randall moved away.#CL#
Bandara gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Bandara pulls guard successfully.
Bandara looking to hit a scissor sweep but Randall is one step ahead there.
Bandara scores with a nice shot.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bandara holds on and takes a little breather.
Randall really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bandara. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandara throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Bandara keeping full guard, as Randall tries to pass. #T1##ES#
Bandara has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Randall off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Bandara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Randall can do to turn this around?#TD#
Bandara closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Randall's guard.
Bandara content to stall in guard here.
Randall trying to keep a closed guard but Bandara is proving a slippery customer.
Bandara controlling from the top position. #T2#
Bandara landing with the ground and pound.
Randall being controlled here, momentarily.
Bandara throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Randall works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bandara postures up and lands a big shot to Randall's brow.
Bandara will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SU#
Bandara decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T3#
Bandara tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Randall defends well and Bandara ends up having to push Randall into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Randall on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bandara tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Randall just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bandara misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Randall.
Bandara is trying to push Randall away but Randall has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD#
Bandara pulls guard successfully.
Randall trying to control but Bandara is working from the bottom.
Bandara doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #ES#
Bandara is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Randall presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Randall prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ashvik Bandara. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Bandara breaks the clinch. #T4#
Bandara doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Randall counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bandara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Randall fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Randall as he connects with a hook.#KD2#
Randall lands a left and a right that send Bandara crashing to the mat, dazed. Randall thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Bandara is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Randall fakes the body blow, causing Bandara to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Bandara goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sam Randall!
The defeated Ashvik Bandara had this to say: 'na I won'.

Event: HRL88
Date: Jun 15, 2024

#R1#
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Visagie tries to counter by closing the distance.
Visagie displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sanchez.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Visagie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sanchez is looking to clinch but Visagie is avoiding it.
Sanchez misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Visagie holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elliott Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Visagie prevents Sanchez from breaking the clinch.#TD2#
Sanchez is fighting off a takedown attempt but Visagie is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sanchez to the mat. Sanchez regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Visagie sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez is trying to keep Visagie in close.
Visagie advances position into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #T1#
A lull in the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Visagie controlling the position from side mount. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Visagie has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Sanchez is in a horrible position here. Visagie smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Visagie controlling the position easily from mount.
Visagie's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sanchez tries to hold on but Visagie postures up.
Visagie controlling the position easily from mount. #T3##SUB2#
Visagie 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. Sanchez turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Visagie off and cradles Sanchez's limp body as Visagie celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Johagum Visagie!
Elliott Sanchez was interviewed post fight and said 'Erm what the sigma'.

Event: HFA 3
Date: Jun 08, 2024

#R1#
Noor looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Noor scores with a head kick. #CUT2#It looks like Billy Johnson has been cut.
Noor throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Noor avoids them all with ease.
Noor fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Noor counters with a nice kick to the body.
Noor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Noor lands a head kick. Johnson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Noor scores with a head kick. Johnson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#Billy Johnson's cut is getting worse.
Noor stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Noor throws a quick head kick that knocks Johnson silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Noor is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Aziz Noor!
Aziz Noor spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
The defeated Billy Johnson had this to say: 'It is what it is, I will come back better and stronger.'.

Event: HFA 3
Date: Jun 08, 2024

#R1#
Thompson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Licker misses with a series of wild punches. #CL#
Licker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thompson, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Licker breaks from the clinch.
Licker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thompson was well out of range. Poor timing from Licker.
Licker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thompson. Thompson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#It looks like Eric Thompson has been cut.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Licker has knocked Thompson down with a huge combo! Licker steps away and waves a wobbly Thompson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Thompson is rocked!
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!
Licker fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Thompson out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Toe Licker!
Toe Licker took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: MILF 69 Parisini vs Tanaka
Date: May 29, 2024

#R1#
Nice body kick there by Halowel.#CL2#
Halowel clinches up with Lister Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
Halowel goes for a takedown attempt but Lister Jr pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lister Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Halowel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Lister Jr.
Halowel steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lister Jr.
Halowel tries to clinch but Lister Jr moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Lister Jr tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
No luck for Halowel with that takedown attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Lister Jr misses its target.
Lister Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lister Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Halowel was well out of range. Poor timing from Lister Jr.
Lister Jr lands a right hook to the body.
Lister Jr has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad The Island in the buildup to the fight.
Lister Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Halowel's coach down at Cherokees Island Elite Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Halowel's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD#
Lister Jr scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lister Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Halowel preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Halowel is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lister Jr scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lister Jr lands strikes from half guard.
Halowel misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Lister Jr misses with a head shot. Halowel uses the momentum to regain guard.
Lister Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Halowel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Halowel wants to control from the top but Lister Jr keeps moving. #T2#
Lister Jr working a defensive guard but Halowel passes into half guard.
Lister Jr tries to get to full guard but Halowel has control of the leg.
Lister Jr tries to kick Halowel off in order to stand up. Halowel Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Halowel working the head with strikes. #SUB2#
Halowel thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lister Jr wants to control but Halowel postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Lister Jr is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB2#
Halowel is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lister Jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lister Jr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lister Jr tries to get out of the position.
Lister Jr is looking to reverse the position.#SU2#
Halowel stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Halowel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Halowel looks winded!
Halowel tries to move into range but Lister Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT#It looks like Nolan Halowel has been cut.#KD#
Lister Jr lands a big shot that drops Halowel! Can he finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lister Jr trying to control but Halowel is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Halowel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lister Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lister Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Halowel on the ground.
Lister Jr stands up over Halowel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Halowel keeping moving, preventing Lister Jr from controlling successfully.
Lister Jr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Halowel's head.
Lister Jr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Lister Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nolan Halowel's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Lister Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lister Jr lands with an overhand left.#CUT#That has opened up Nolan Halowel's cut even more.
Nolan Halowel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lister Jr misses with an uppercut. Halowel saw that one coming.
Halowel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#KD#
Lister Jr lands a big shot that drops Halowel! Can he finish him? #ROC#Halowel is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halowel wants to stand up but Lister Jr is controlling him.
Halowel throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Lister Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lister Jr landing some decent shots from guard.
Tommy Lister Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lister Jr with a nice head shot there.
Halowel trying to control the position here.
Lister Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Lister Jr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lister Jr lands a couple of digs.#CUT#The cut above Nolan Halowel's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tommy Lister Jr!
In defeat, Nolan Halowel stepped up to the mic, saying 'I want a glizzy'.

Event: SSDFN 5
Date: May 26, 2024

#R1#
A left lands for Strickland.
Strickland scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Randolph tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Strickland counters with an outside leg kick.
Strickland lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Randolph avoids a punch combination nicely.
Strickland throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Strickland lands a nice looking body shot.
Strickland lands with a nice combination. Randolph backs away looking to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strickland with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Randolph's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Strickland connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Randolph scrambles back to his feet.
Strickland lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Randolph shoots in looking for a takedown but Strickland manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Randolph's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T1#
Strickland lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Randolph backs up against the ropes.
Strickland seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Strickland connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Randolph momentarily. #ROC#Randolph is rocked!
Strickland cracks Randolph with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Randolph tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Strickland pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Randolph is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deangelo Strickland!
Remington Randolph was interviewed post fight and said 'This is not very sigma.'.

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