Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 30, 2024

#R1#
Jones throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT#It looks like Jack Lace has been cut.
Lace looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Lace tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Lace takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lace shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
Jones closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jones throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jones keeps Lace at a distance using the push kick.
Jones lands a front kick.
Whack! Jones lands a heavy head kick that drops Lace. The ref tackles Jones to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Lace was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Trent Jones!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 29, 2024

#R1#
Lawson misses with the combination.
Quantou fails with a takedown attempt.
Lawson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Quantou checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lawson misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Quantou counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lawson won't be happy with that.
Lawson tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Lawson is breathing heavily.
Quantou really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Lawson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Quantou is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Lawson has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Quantou has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Lawson taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Quantou doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Zhandouji Quantou!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 29, 2024

#R1#
Alverez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #TD#
Kasun shoots in and bounces Alverez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kasun not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kasun slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Alverez is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kasun is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kasun is looking to take a break and control but Alverez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alverez is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kasun is controlling him well.#T1##SU#
Kasun stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Alverez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kasun shoots for a double leg takedown but Alverez sprawls well. He's pushed Kasun's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kasun connects with a solid leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Alverez blocks the leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Alverez!
Alverez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
An inside leg kick from Kasun misses.
As Kasun backs off Alverez throws a huge counter combo but Kasun manages to avoid it all.
Javier Alverez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kasun fails to land the takedown.
Kasun is breathing heavily.#T2#
Alverez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Alverez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Alverez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kasun tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alverez swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khalil Kasun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kasun takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Alverez throws a sloppy head kick and Kasun moves out of range easily.
Alverez stuns Kasun with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kasun shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alverez lands a jab-cross combination.
Kasun walks into a jab.
Alverez lands a nice hook to Kasun's body. Kasun takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Alverez throws a one two combo.
Alverez throws a one two combo. #T3#
Alverez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Kasun counters with a shoot takedown. Alverez fights it but they end up in guard.
Alverez wants to stand up but Kasun is controlling him.
Kasun trying to control the position from guard on top but Alverez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kasun accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Kasun chips away with some ground and pound.
Kasun loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Alverez throws a series of strikes that have Kasun backpedaling.
Alverez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kasun back to the cage. Alverez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Alverez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Alverez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kasun looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Alverez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kasun in his tracks.
Kasun shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Alverez sprawls well. Alverez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kasun gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Javier Alverez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kasun walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Khalil Kasun is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Left hook, right uppercut from Alverez.
Kasun misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Despite the aggression on Alverez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Alverez, as that shot connected.
Alverez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Kasun has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alverez is trying to force a seperation but Kasun has the dominant position.
Our sources have told us that Kasun has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Kasun stalling in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC#
Kasun breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kasun fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alverez stalks Kasun and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kasun's face. Kasun staggers backwards, shaken.#T1#
Alverez is looking to chop away at Kasun's legs.
Javier Alverez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danga de danga de dang - Alverez scores with a four punch combination!
Kasun dodges the punch combination from Alverez.
As Alverez tries to get set, Kasun tries to push him back and clinch up but Alverez manages to avoid the attempt.
Alverez's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Alverez duly obliges.
Alverez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Alverez shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kasun eats them both and turns towards Alverez to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kasun tries to clinch up but Alverez circles away and keeps his distance.
Alverez throws a series of punches but Kasun avoids them all with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kasun throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kasun closes the distance and clinches up with Alverez, looking for a takedown. Kasun pushes Alverez against the cage but Alverez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Alverez! #T2#
Jab, jab by Alverez - just one landing.
Alverez works over Kasun's head and body with a nice combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kasun is defended easily by Alverez.
Alverez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khalil Kasun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alverez throws a series of strikes that have Kasun backpedaling.
Alverez lands with a nice combination. Kasun backs away looking to recover.
Kasun takes one on the button.
Alverez misses with a series of wild punches.
Kasun is looking to counter the offense by Alverez and move into the clinch.#T3#
Kasun fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alverez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Alverez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Alverez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Alverez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Alverez cracks Kasun with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Javier Alverez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alverez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alverez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kasun checks a leg kick.
Alverez throws a one two combo.
Alverez's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Alverez duly obliges.
Kasun looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kasun tries to clinch up
and Alverez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T4#
Alverez swings for the body but Kasun moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alverez.
Alverez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alverez throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Kasun has managed to clinch.
Alverez is trying to break the clinch but Kasun has him pressed against the cage. #TD#
Kasun gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Alverez has one foot on Kasun's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alverez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kasun back to the cage. Alverez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kasun slips a jab and a cross from Alverez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Javier Alverez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kasun's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Kasun tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Alverez defends well and Kasun ends up having to push Alverez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Alverez wants to get back to striking at distance but Kasun won't allow it. #TD#
Kasun jumps guard.
Alverez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alverez tries to stand but Kasun is controlling from the bottom.
Kasun working a defensive guard here. #SU2#
Alverez stands and steps away. Kasun gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Alverez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasun throws a lazy head kick
and Alverez counters with a three punch combo that has Kasun backing up. Kasun nods at Alverez to acknowledge the strikes.
Alverez's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Alverez duly obliges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kasun is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Alverez.
Alverez misses with a head kick. #T1#
Alverez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kasun back to the cage. Alverez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kasun misses with a few strikes there.
Alverez feints a jab promting Kasun to slip. Alverez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kasun slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Alverez swinging wildly here.
Alverez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alverez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alverez misses with the combination.
Alverez throws a head kick but Kasun moves out of range.
Kasun has a takedown stuffed.#T2#
Alverez tries to work over Kasun's front leg with a kick but Kasun checks it.
Kasun seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kasun tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alverez's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Alverez duly obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kasun shoots for a double leg takedown but Alverez sprawls well. He's pushed Kasun's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khalil Kasun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alverez feints a jab promting Kasun to slip. Alverez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kasun slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Alverez throws a leg kick but Kasun sees it coming and moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Alverez.
Alverez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #TD#
Kasun closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Alverez quickly recovers to half guard.
Still in half guard, Kasun seems content to control.#SUB#
Kasun is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Kasun trying to control from half guard but Alverez is working away.
Kasun controlling the pace.
Alverez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kasun.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Alverez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kasun wants to take a breather but Alverez is having none of it. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kasun thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Alverez's head.
Kasun missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kasun seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alverez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kasun takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kasun goes for a double leg but Alverez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Alverez continues to drive forward.
Kasun prevents Alverez from breaking the clinch.
Kasun is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Alverez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Javier Alverez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Alverez 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Javier Alverez!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 29, 2024

#R1#
Archer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Volkov tries to avoid it but Archer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Volkov to the ground. Volkov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Archer moves in looking to clinch but Volkov pushes him off.
Volkov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Archer doesn't seem bothered though.
Good shot there by Volkov.
Volkov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Volkov lands a body shot.
Archer looks winded!
Volkov throws a good cross that connects.
Volkov digs a good hook to Archer's body.
A jab from Volkov finds it's way through Archer's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Volkov drops Archer with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Archer looks back up at him and smiles so Volkov waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Archer is rocked!
Volkov stuns Archer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Archer is still on wobbly legs! Can Volkov finish him?
Volkov ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Archer out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ratibor Volkov!
After winning the bout, Ratibor Volkov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 21, 2024

#R1#
Bridges scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kasun doesn't seem bothered though.
Bridges throws a body shot but no joy.
Kasun moves to clinch but Bridges breaks away
and Bridges counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Khalil Kasun has been cut.
Kasun throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Bridges counter with a right hand.
Bridges connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kasun shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bridges as he avoids it easily.
Kasun gets cracked there but stands up to it. #KD2#
Bridges lands a left and a right that send Kasun crashing to the mat, dazed. Bridges thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Kasun is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kasun with a poor takedown
and Bridges counters with a big right hand! Oh Kasun is in trouble here! Bridges follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryland Bridges!
An out of breath Ryland Bridges thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 21, 2024

#R1#
A left lands for Mills.#CL2#
Mills takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Mills breaks from the clinch.
A low kick from Lawson misses
and Mills counters with a good, hard body kick but Lawson shrugs it off. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mills. #SUB2#
Mills is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lawson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lawson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mills.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mills slows the pace down.
Mills throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T1#
Mills misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Mills taking a breather here.
Mills advances to full mount. #SUB2#
Mills is working for a guillotine from mount but Lawson frees his head quite easily.
Mills misses with a head shot.
Mills throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #SUB2#
Mills looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Mills thowing shots but they're missing. #T2#
Mills misses with a head shot.
Mills throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mills takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mills punching from mount but Lawson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Mills throwing strikes here but Lawson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mills throwing strikes here but Lawson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
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!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mills content just to control the position here.
Mills 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. #T3#
Mills throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Mills throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Mills controlling the pace for now.
Mills 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.
Lawson is breathing heavily.
Mills thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Mills throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Mills looking to finish with strikes here! #SUB2#
Mills is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Lawson is surviving well by controlling Mills's body position as best he can.
Mills throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T4#
Mills misses with a head shot.
Mills thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Mills throwing strikes here but Lawson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Lawson blocking the ground and pound.
Mills looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mills unloads with some shots from mount but Lawson bucks and avoids them well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lawson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Mills.
Mills content just to control the position here.
Mills thowing shots but they're missing.
Lawson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mills on the ground.
Mills unloads with some shots from mount but Lawson bucks and avoids them well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Mills dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Lawson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#KD2#
Oooh a lovely combination from Mills sends Lawson down but not out. Mills dives into side control looking to finish. #ROC2#Lawson is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Wyatt Lawson has been cut.
Mills moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Oh Lawson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lawson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mills advances to mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mills tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lawson seems to have got his legs back now.
Lawson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Mills.
Mills has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Mills thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Mills throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Lawson because Mills loaded up on that one.
Mills looking to finish with strikes here!
Mills punching from mount but Lawson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Lawson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Mills.
Mills controlling the pace for now.
Mills throwing strikes but Lawson recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Mills thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lawson's head. #T2#
Mills thows a huge punch but Lawson dodges it nicely.
Mills passes the guard and advances to mount!
Mills thowing shots but they're missing.
Mills takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Lawson has left one of his arms exposed and Mills doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Lawson screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Edward Mills!
Post fight, Edward Mills took to the microphone: 'Da Honest Consumption uf Pickles is good fur all! Long live da Pickles!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 21, 2024

#R1#
Lamotta works Lace's body with a nice hook.
Lace looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Lace throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
so Lamotta counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lamotta works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Lamotta has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Lace defend it? Lamotta steps over the head and cranks it - Lace is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Lamotta!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jon Lamotta!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 21, 2024

#R1##CL#
Oper rushes Archer and presses him up against the cage.
Oper tries to land knees in the clinch but Archer avoids the damage to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Oper.
Oper could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Oper landing knees to the body.
Oper trying to land knees to the body.
Oper landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Oper obliges.
Archer looks winded!
Archer takes a knee to the side of the body.
Oper scores a nice knee to the body.
Oper landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Oper landing knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oper landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Oper is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Archer is defending well for now.
Oper landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Oper lands a knee to the body.
Oper scores a nice knee to the body. #T1#
Oper using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Oper landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Oper scores a nice knee to the body.
Oper putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Archer in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Oper lands a knee to the body.
Oper lands a nice knee to the body.
Oper crunches a lovely knee into Archer's ribcage.
Archer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knees in the clinch landing for Oper.
Oper lands a good knee to the midsection. Archer won't want to take too many of those.
Oper working Archer over with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Oper obliges.
Oper lands a good knee to the midsection. Archer won't want to take too many of those.#T2#
Oper landing knees to the body.
Oper unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Oper lands a nice knee to the body.
Archer goes for a takedown attempt but Oper pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Oper gets a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Oper obliges.
Oper landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Oper trying to land knees to the body.
Archer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Oper scores a nice knee to the body.
Oper stops a takedown attempt from Archer. #T3#
Oper utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Oper is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Oper utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Oper is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Archer is defending well for now.
Oper tries to land knees in the clinch but Archer avoids the damage to the body.
Archer managing to block the knees to the body from Oper.
Oper trying to land knees to the body.
Archer avoiding damage as Oper throws knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Archer is trying to pull guard but Oper turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Fish Oper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocco Archer.#T4#
Oper landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Oper lands a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Oper obliges.
Oper landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Oper tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Archer avoids it.
Archer has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
Oper tries to land knees in the clinch but Archer avoids the damage to the body.
Oper misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Archer.
Archer is trying to push Oper away but Oper has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Oper missing with knees to the body.
Archer avoiding damage as Oper throws knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Archer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Archer tries to pull guard but Oper forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fish Oper dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Oper rushes Archer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Oper tries to land knees in the clinch but Archer avoids the damage to the body.
Oper lands a nice knee to the body.
Oper lands a nice knee to the body.
Oper lands a nice knee to the body.
Oper unloads a knee to the mid-section. Archer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Archer takes a knee to the side of the body.
Oper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Archer can do to turn this around?
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Oper obliges.
Oper lands a knee to the body.
Oper lands a knee to the body.
Oper unloads a knee to the mid-section. Archer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oper unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees to the body from Oper. #T1#
Oper using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Oper landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Oper obliges.
Oper using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Oper gets underhooks to prevent Archer's takedown attempt.
Fish Oper has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Oper utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Oper missing with knees to the body.
Oper landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Archer managing to block the knees to the body from Oper.
Archer wants a takedown but no success here.
Oper misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Archer. #T2#
Oper landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Oper is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Archer is defending well for now.
Oper missing with knees to the body.
Archer is trying to pull guard but Oper turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Fish Oper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocco Archer.
Archer avoiding damage as Oper throws knees to the body.
Archer avoiding damage as Oper throws knees to the body.
Archer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Archer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Oper tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Archer avoids it.
Archer avoiding damage as Oper throws knees to the body.
Archer tries to pull guard but Oper forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Oper putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Archer in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Oper trying to land knees to the body. #T3#
Oper is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Archer is defending well for now.
Oper working Archer over with knees to the body.
Oper trying to land knees to the body.
Archer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Archer avoiding damage as Oper throws knees to the body.
Oper crunches a lovely knee into Archer's ribcage.
Oper lands a good knee to the midsection. Archer won't want to take too many of those.
Oper misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Archer.
Archer avoiding damage as Oper throws knees to the body.
Archer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Archer is trying to pull guard but Oper turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Archer avoiding damage as Oper throws knees to the body. #T4#
Archer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Oper has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Archer managing to block the knees to the body from Oper.
Oper misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Archer.
Archer avoiding damage as Oper throws knees to the body.
Oper is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Archer is defending well for now.
Archer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Knees in the clinch landing for Oper.
Archer holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Oper unloads a knee to the mid-section. Archer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Oper crunches a lovely knee into Archer's ribcage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oper tries to land knees in the clinch but Archer avoids the damage to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fish Oper dominated that second round.
That's time! Oper's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Archer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Oper is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Archer.#CL#
Oper darts in and clinches Archer up against the cage.
Oper lands a good knee to the midsection. Archer won't want to take too many of those.
Oper trying to land knees to the body.
Oper crunches a lovely knee into Archer's ribcage.
Oper unloads a knee to the mid-section. Archer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Oper lands a knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oper crunches a lovely knee into Archer's ribcage.
Oper utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Oper. #T1#
Oper tries to land knees in the clinch but Archer avoids the damage to the body.
Oper misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Archer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oper misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Archer.
Archer managing to block the knees to the body from Oper.
Archer is working for takedown but Oper is calmly controlling the position for now.
Archer avoiding damage as Oper throws knees to the body.
Archer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Archer managing to block the knees to the body from Oper.
Oper tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Archer avoids it.
Oper trying to land knees to the body.
Oper is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Archer is defending well for now.
Oper tries to land knees in the clinch but Archer avoids the damage to the body.
Archer wants to stall. #T2#
Oper missing with knees to the body.
Archer tries to stall but Oper uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Oper lands a nice knee to the body.
Archer tries to pull guard but Oper holds him up against the cage and eventually Archer drops back down to his feet.
Fish Oper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocco Archer.
Oper is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Archer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Archer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Oper is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Oper landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Oper crunches a lovely knee into Archer's ribcage.
Oper trying to land knees to the body. #T3#
Archer managing to block the knees to the body from Oper.
Archer has had enough of the clinch but Oper keeps him there for the moment.
Archer tries for a takedown but Oper manages to get underhooks.
Oper landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Oper is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Archer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Oper unloads a knee to the mid-section. Archer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Oper trying to land knees to the body.
Oper is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Archer is defending well for now.
Archer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Archer tries to score a body lock takedown but Oper shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Oper lands a good knee to the midsection. Archer won't want to take too many of those.#T4#
Oper trying to land knees to the body.
Archer tries for a takedown but Oper manages to get underhooks.
Archer wants a takedown.
Oper lands a nice knee to the body.
Oper missing with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Oper obliges.
Oper unloads a knee to the mid-section.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Archer avoiding damage as Oper throws knees to the body. #TD2#
Archer turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Oper throws Archer to one side and escapes!
Rocco Archer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fish Oper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oper looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fish Oper is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Archer pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Oper back to the cage. Archer follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fish Oper showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Oper, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fish Oper!

Event: OPG 8
Date: Aug 03, 2024

#R1#
Pearson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Paul ducks under a wild hook from Pearson.
Pearson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Paul is able to avoid easily.#CL#
Pearson moves into the clinch.#TD#
Pearson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Pearson lands strikes from half guard.
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. Pearson connects with a nice short shot to Paul's temple.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pearson in particular looking to stall.
Pearson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Paul for as long as he can get away with.
Pearson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pearson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1#
Pearson is nestled in close to Paul, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pearson 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.
Pearson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Paul told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Pearson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Well, if Pearson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Pearson is just content to waste time from the top position. Paul takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Pearson 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.
Pearson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pearson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pearson landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
Pearson connects with a couple of short punches.
Paul can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pearson controls the pace.
Pearson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pearson wants to control from the top but Paul keeps moving.
Pearson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Pearson connects with a couple of short punches.
Pearson trying to control the position from guard on top but Paul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pearson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pearson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pearson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pearson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Paul's head.
Pearson is stalling in the full guard.
Further stalling from Pearson.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Pearson darts in and clinches Paul up against the cage.
Pearson is looking for a takedown.
Paul is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Paul prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cael Pearson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pearson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Paul gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Paul wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cael Pearson dominated that round.
That's time! Pearson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Paul lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pearson circles away quickly and effectively.
Pearson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Paul throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Pearson moves into the clinch.#TD#
Pearson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Pearson seems content to control.
Pearson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Paul on the ground.
Pearson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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. Pearson connects with a nice short shot to Paul's temple.
Pearson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Pearson is stinking the place up with his stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson is nestled in close to Paul, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pearson stalling.
Cael Pearson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pearson drops an elbow to the side of Paul's head.
Paul is breathing heavily.#T1#
Pearson is nestled in close to Paul, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pearson working the head and body with strikes.
Paul has hold of Pearson's hands but Pearson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nice strikes from Pearson there.
Pearson trying to control from half guard but Paul is working away.
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. Pearson connects with a nice short shot to Paul's temple. #ROC#Paul is rocked!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pearson in particular looking to stall.
Pearson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Paul is still in real trouble! Can Pearson finish him?
Pearson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pearson lands a big elbow - Paul is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Pearson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cael Pearson!
Jake Paul was interviewed post fight and said 'Dont judge me by my wins judge me on my losses'.

Event: BANZAI BONANZA 7
Date: Jul 28, 2024

#R1#
McCallum lands a jab to the nose.
Lawson misses with a jab to the body
and McCallum counters with a one-two to the body.
McCallum looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McCallum is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL#
Lawson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lawson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McCallum is defending well.#BC2#
McCallum pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circle momentarily. McCallum darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McCallum lands the left hand.
Lawson lands a head kick!
Lawson is looking to clinch but McCallum is avoiding it.
McCallum lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lawson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McCallum is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lawson throws a head kick that misses
and McCallum counters with a left and a right that stings Lawson.
That kick from Lawson tenderised McCallum's leg. McCallum is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lawson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lawson misses with a head kick. #T1#
McCallum lands with a nice combination. Lawson backs away looking to recover.#ROC2#Lawson is rocked!
McCallum drops Lawson with a straight right hand, right on the button! McCallum follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan McCallum!

Event: HFA 10
Date: Jul 27, 2024

#R1#
Archer tries for a takedown but Rodgers circles away easily
enabling Rodgers to counter with a crisp jab.
Archer looks to clinch #TD#
and Rodgers counters with a nice double leg into side control. Archer won't be happy with that.

Archer sneaks out the side door and pushes Rodgers away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD#
Rodgers gets the takedown into side control.

Archer bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodgers shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Archer as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Rodgers closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Rodgers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Rodgers drives through with a takedown into guard.

Archer pushes Rodgers off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T1#
Archer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Archer wants to clinch up but Rodgers keeps it at a distance.
Archer misses with a takedown #CL#
and Rodgers moves into the clinch.#TD#
Rodgers successfully pulls guard.
Rodgers knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Archer on the ground.
Rodgers wants to stand but Archer is controlling the position.
Rodgers trying to control the position.
Archer passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2#
Archer trying to control the position but Rodgers is working away.
Archer sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rodgers is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodgers manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rodgers sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Archer is looking for a sweep. Rodgers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rodgers tries to stand and escape but Archer actually recovers to full guard.
Archer is striking off his back. Rodgers thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard. #T3#
Archer is looking to control Rodgers's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Archer avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Rodgers is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Archer sees it coming and defends easily.
Archer wants to control but Rodgers is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Rodgers seems to be working for a kimura but Archer defends the submission attempt.
Archer is looking to improve his position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Archer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rodgers's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rodgers's back!#SUB2#
Archer looking for the RNC.
Archer trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Rodgers manages to reverse the position and now he's in Archer's guard. Nice work there by Rodgers.
Rodgers postures up.
Archer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rodgers manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rocco Archer will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Archer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rodgers fails with the takedown
enabling Archer to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Archer feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Rodgers trying to control the position.
Archer content to stall in guard here.
Rodgers on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rodgers tries to get out of the position.
Archer is fighting to break Rodgers's control of his arms but Rodgers is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodgers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SU2#
Archer stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Rodgers leaves Archer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Archer tries to bum rush Rodgers with a series of wild strikes but Rodgers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rodgers shoots in looking for a takedown but Archer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rodgers's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Archer! But no joy.
Archer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ralph Rodgers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Rodgers manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Archer on his heels. He'll look to pass Archer's guard now, I'm sure.

Archer pushes Rodgers off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Ralph Rodgers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Archer is breathing heavily.
Archer misses with the combination. #T2#
Nice sprawl there from Archer as Rodgers shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralph Rodgers. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Rodgers decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodgers landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rodgers tries to pass to full mount but Archer defends it.
Archer wants to control but Rodgers is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rodgers lands with a punch from half guard.
Rodgers trying to pass the guard but Archer defending well. #SU#
Rodgers decides to stand and escape the position. #T3#
Rodgers shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Archer sprawls well. Archer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rodgers gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Rodgers clinches with his opponent.
Rodgers has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Archer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rodgers - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Archer tries to pull guard but Rodgers forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rodgers wants a takedown.
Archer jumps guard but Rodgers turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rodgers drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #TD#
Rodgers wants the takedown. Archer is fighting it off but Rodgers persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Archer's guard against the cage.

Archer is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Archer tries to pull guard but Rodgers won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rocco Archer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Rodgers jabs Archer to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Rodgers instigates a clinch. #TD#
Rodgers pulls Archer into guard.
Archer wants to control from the top but Rodgers keeps moving.
Rodgers is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rodgers's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodgers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archer sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rocco Archer has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1##SU2#
Archer stands up and waves to Rodgers to follow him.
Rodgers stuffs the takedown attempt from Archer. Archer gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Rodgers drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Archer throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Rodgers lands with a good body shot.
Archer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Rodgers circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Archer tries to keep at a distance but Rodgers has taken the fight into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Archer looking to slow down the pace here.
Rodgers controlling the action here for a moment.
Rodgers controlling the action here for a moment. #T3#
Rodgers displaying some good clinch control by pressing Archer up against the cage.
Archer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rodgers has Archer pushed against the cage.#BC#
Rodgers manages to break the clinch. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Archer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Rodgers counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rodgers has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Archer after a bit of a struggle.
Good body shot from Rodgers.
Archer is working for takedown but Rodgers is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ralph Rodgers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocco Archer.#BC#
Rodgers breaks from the clinch.
Rocco Archer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#TD#
Rodgers closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rodgers lands in his opponent's guard.

Archer is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Rodgers presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rocco Archer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Archer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rocco Archer!

Event: OPG: Fight Night 3
Date: Jul 17, 2024

#R1#
Paul throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Otsoa scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Otsoa rushes Paul and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Paul is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Otsoa piles on the pressure and Paul crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Urre Otsoa!
Jake Paul spoke after the fight, saying 'Dont judge me by my wins judge me on my losses'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 10, 2024

#R1#
Lace shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Terhonen sizes up Lace with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Terhonen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Terhonen cracks Lace with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Terhonen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Terhonen scores with a punch to the head.
Lace shoots in for a double leg but Terhonen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lace is breathing heavily.
Terhonen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lace tries to clinch but Terhonen moves away
enabling Terhonen to counter with a crisp jab.
A left lands for Terhonen.
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!
Terhonen scores with a jab. Lace acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Jack Lace has been cut.
A slapping body kick lands there for Terhonen.
Nice shot lands for Terhonen.
Good leg kick by Terhonen.
Lace gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Terhonen.#T1##TD#
Lace scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SU#
Lace stands up and beckons Terhonen to his feet.
Terhonen scores with a jab to the head.
Lace closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Terhonen has eaten all the pies!
Lace with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Terhonen to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC2#Lace is rocked!
Terhonen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lace's sensitive parts.
Oh Lace is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Terhonen cracks Lace with a hook to the temple - Lace is on wobbly legs here! Terhonen swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Lace falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Terhonen wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kallu Terhonen!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 06, 2024

#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kraunt enables Lace to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kraunt manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kraunt is wriggling around but Lace manages to pass to half guard.
Kraunt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lace on the ground.#REVR##SUB2#
Lace looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Well, if Lace is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Lace stands up from half guard. #T1#
Lace misses with a leg kick.
Kraunt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lace with the counter takedown but Kraunt avoids it easily.#CL2#
Kraunt tries to keep at a distance but Lace has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lace tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kraunt smiles and moves away.
Ludwig Kraunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kraunt fails to land with a series of punches.
Kraunt blocks a head kick by Lace.
Lace avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kraunt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ludwig Kraunt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kraunt is looking to clinch. #T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Lace looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice body punch from Kraunt.
Jab from Kraunt.#TD2#
Lace scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lace throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kraunt tries to kick Lace off in order to stand up. Lace Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Lace is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Lace wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kraunt keeps working. #T3#
Kraunt is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lace has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Lace throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Lace controlling the position from side mount. #SUB2#
Lace is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kraunt knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lace advances to mount. #T4#
Lace controlling the position easily from mount.
Kraunt is squirming around, avoiding Lace's attempts to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Lace working for a submission but Kraunt is keeping him at bay.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Lace dominated that round.
That's time! Kraunt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kraunt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kraunt throws a nice looking combination but Lace bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kraunt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kraunt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Lace rushes Kraunt and presses him up against the cage.
Kraunt is pressed up against the cage. Lace has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kraunt down to the mat. Kraunt avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Lace closes the distance and clinches.
Lace tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kraunt just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lace working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lace is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lace fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ludwig Kraunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Lace.#T1##BC2#
Lace breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lace is defended easily by Kraunt.
A left and a right from Kraunt both land. Nice combination.
Lace throws a one two combo.
Kraunt throws a series of punches but Lace avoids them all with ease.
Lace closes the distance and clinches up with Kraunt, looking for a takedown. Lace pushes Kraunt against the cage but Kraunt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lace is breathing heavily.
Kraunt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lace paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lace avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T2#
Kraunt lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT#It looks like Jack Lace has been cut.
Kraunt misses with a few strikes there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice takedown defense from Kraunt. No joy for Lace on that attempt.
Ludwig Kraunt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kraunt lands with a nice body punch.
A combination from Kraunt does no damage.
Kraunt scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kraunt throws a series of punches but Lace avoids them all with ease.
Kraunt goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kraunt misses with a series of wild punches.
A punch combination from Kraunt misses.
Kraunt misses with a combination #TD2#
and Lace decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kraunt's guard.#T3#
Lace throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kraunt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lace trying to control the position from guard on top but Kraunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kraunt is looking to stand back up but Lace counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Kraunt. #SUB2#
Lace seems to be looking for submissions.
Kraunt is staying active underneath Lace, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lace is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T4#
Lace takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
A lull in the action here.
Lace throwing sloppy strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Lace looking for the choke but no joy.
Lace is controlling the position but Kraunt somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ludwig Kraunt dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jack Lace's cut.
That's time! Kraunt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Kraunt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kraunt tries to clinch up but Lace circles away and keeps his distance.
Ludwig Kraunt is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Kraunt gets caught napping as Lace dives in and scores a takedown. Kraunt manages to retain guard.
Lace trying to control but Kraunt is working from the bottom.
Jack Lace has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kraunt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lace.
Lace is looking to work some ground and pound but Kraunt has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lace is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kraunt wants to stand but Lace is controlling the position. #T1#
Kraunt keeping moving, preventing Lace from controlling successfully.
Lace pushing down on Kraunt's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Lace is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SU2#
Lace decides to return to a standing position. #T2#
Kraunt misses with a combination
and Lace counters with a two punch combo.
Kraunt throws a nice looking combination but Lace bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lace is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kraunt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice takedown defense from Kraunt. No joy for Lace on that attempt.
Kraunt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lace counters with a three punch combo that has Kraunt backing up. Kraunt nods at Lace to acknowledge the strikes.
Kraunt misses with a series of wild punches.
Kraunt misses with a double jab. #CL2#
Lace rushes Kraunt and presses him up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lace fails to pull guard.
Lace takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Lace has had enough of the clinch but Kraunt keeps him there for the moment.
Kraunt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nice body punch from Kraunt - that landed with a thud.
Lace has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kraunt avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ludwig Kraunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Lace.
Kraunt is trying to break the clinch but Lace has him pressed against the cage.
Lace is looking for a takedown.
Kraunt is trying to break the clinch but Lace has him pressed against the cage.
Lace goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kraunt prevents it.
Lace goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kraunt prevents it. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kraunt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kraunt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kraunt is looking to control Lace's arms but Lace gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kraunt has his back to the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Kraunt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lace struggles to land a body shot inside as Kraunt controls his hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kraunt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kraunt working hard to break the clinch.
Lace goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kraunt prevents it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Lace comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lace has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Lace!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2024

#R1#
Hill throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Lin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hill won't be happy with that.
Lin looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Hill is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lin has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB#
Lin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hill knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hill wants to get back to his feet but Lin is dominant here and he's now got Hill's back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Hill's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Lin is trying to stick to Hill's back but Hill is turning into Lin. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lin's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hill.#T1#
Hill trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lin's guard.
Hill trying to control the position from guard on top but Lin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hill stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hill keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lin's head.
Hill stands up over Lin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hill connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hill with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hill stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hill makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hill working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hill is looking to stand up but Lin won't let him.
Hill really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Lin working for a triangle but Hill defends it easily. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hill plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T3#
Hill tries to bum rush Lin with a series of wild strikes but Lin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hill misses with a series of wild punches.
Some wild striking there from Hill.
Hill misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Lin counters with a single leg into guard. Hill didn't expect that.

Hill manages to escape and get back to his feet. #T4#
Hill tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lin defends well and Hill ends up having to push Lin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hill throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hill changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Hill shoots in and gets a takedown into Lin's guard.#SUB#
Hill stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Lin throws up his legs and catches Hill in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Hill tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Lin! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Nico Lin!
The defeated Jaylin Hill had this to say: 'GOD BLESS AMERICA!!'.

Event: HFA 205 R2
Date: Jun 30, 2024

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

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

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

Event: HFA 6
Date: Jun 29, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Mason shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mason chips away with some ground and pound.
Mason has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mason passes Archer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mason slips a nice elbow through Archer's hands, connecting with Archer's forehead.
Mason is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Mason stalling.
My spies in Cozad MMA Tokyo inform me that Mason has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T1#
Archer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mason scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mason slows the pace down in half guard.
Archer trying to control but Mason postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mason in particular looking to stall.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Archer has hold of Mason's hands but Mason slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Archer is breathing heavily.
Mason sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Archer looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mason prevents Archer from improving his position.
Mason lands with a punch from half guard. #T3#
Ground and pound from Mason.
Mason keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Let's hope that Mason has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
It looks like Mason might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Mason gets a double leg takedown into Archer's guard.
Mason tries to stand but Archer is controlling from the bottom.
Mason engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Mason slips nicely into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Archer has a hand on Mason's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Mason takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Mason 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##TD2#
Archer gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mason to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mason sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mason preventing the sweep.
Mason sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Archer's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason slows the pace down in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
It looks like Mason is going to stand back up.
Mason keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mason's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mason is continuing to stall.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mason lands strikes from half guard.
Mason wants to free his trapped foot but Archer is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SU2#
Mason stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #CL2#
Mason closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Mason pulls guard successfully.
Mason is pulling down on Archer's head. It's preventing any offense from Archer, at least for the moment.
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Mason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kenny Mason has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Archer prevents Mason from getting back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mason can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mason looking to hit a scissor sweep but Archer is one step ahead there.
Mason keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Mason is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Archer is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Mason working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Archer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Archer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mason is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mason wants to stand but Archer is controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Mason has closed the distance and engaged Archer in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Mason showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mason digs a right hand into Archer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Archer's gas tank.
Archer tries to pull guard but Mason forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Mason gets control of Archer's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mason will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mason keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
Mason is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#ES2#
Mason manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T1##TD2#
Mason gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Archer is looking to get back to is feet but Mason passes into side control.
Mason has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mason controlling from side mount.
Mason working the ground and pound.
Mason landing strikes.
Mason is staying tight to Archer's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T2#
Mason has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Mason pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish. #SUB2#
Mason 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. Archer turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Mason off and cradles Archer's limp body as Mason celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Kenny Mason!

Event: OPG: Fight Night 1
Date: Jun 29, 2024

#R1#
Paul throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Lamotta rushes Paul and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lamotta fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lamotta jumps guard but Paul stands there with Lamotta around his waist. Lamotta gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lamotta is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Paul to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Lamotta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paul lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lamotta backwards.
Lamotta tries to pull guard but Paul holds him up against the cage and eventually Lamotta drops back down to his feet. #BC#
Lamotta breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamotta shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Paul counters by clinching up.
Lamotta is trying to pull guard but Paul has him pressed against the cage.#T1##TD#
Lamotta pulls guard effortlessly.
Lamotta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Paul is posturing up here but Lamotta has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Paul tries to roll out but it's too tight and Paul has to tap! Slick submission there by Lamotta!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jon Lamotta!
Jake Paul spoke after the fight, saying 'Dont judge me by my wins judge me on my losses'.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 46
Date: Jun 22, 2024

#R1#
Retsu lands with an uppercut that bounces Lawson off the cage and back into range.
Lawson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lawson tests Retsu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lawson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lawson misses with a low kick as Retsu jumps back.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Retsu.
Retsu throws a head kick that misses.
Lawson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Eishuu Retsu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Lawson.
Retsu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Retsu moves out of range as Lawson throws a body kick.
Retsu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lawson. #KD#
Retsu bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Lawson! He dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC#Lawson is rocked!
Retsu works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lawson is still in real trouble! Can Retsu finish him?
Lawson is looking to control Retsu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lawson avoid being mounted?
Retsu has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lawson wants to get back to his feet.
Lawson seems to have recovered his senses.#T1##SUB#
Retsu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lawson trying to control but Retsu postures up.
Retsu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lawson keeps working.
Retsu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Retsu thows a huge punch but Lawson dodges it nicely.
Retsu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lawson strikes from the bottom but Retsu uses the opportunity to move to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Retsu is staying tight to Lawson's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sloppy strikes there by Retsu.
Retsu tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Lawson wants to control but Retsu postures up.
Lawson is looking to regain half guard here but Retsu keeps moving and retains side control.
Lawson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Retsu postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lawson tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Retsu raining down shots from the mount!#T3#
Retsu thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Retsu lands a heavy elbow. #SUB#
Retsu is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Lawson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Retsu unloads with some shots from mount but Lawson bucks and avoids them well.
Retsu thowing shots but they're missing. #SUB#
Retsu is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Lawson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Lawson tries to reverse the position but Retsu maintains control.#T4#
Retsu sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Retsu controlling the position easily from mount.
Retsu thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Retsu punching from mount but Lawson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Lawson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Retsu thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Retsu wants to control the pace but Lawson is squirming around nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eishuu Retsu dominated that round.
That's time! Retsu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Lawson lands with an overhand left.
Retsu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Retsu cracks Lawson with an open hand slap.
Eishuu Retsu is winning the standup battle so far.
Lawson throws a one two combo.
Retsu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lawson.
A punch combination from Lawson misses.
Retsu scores with a head kick. Lawson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A slapping body kick lands there for Retsu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lawson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lawson takes one to the side of the head.
Retsu is looking to slow Lawson down with leg kicks.
Lawson fails with a takedown attempt.
Retsu throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T1#
Retsu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lawson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Retsu has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#CL2#
Lawson clinches up against the cage.
Retsu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lawson can do to turn this around?#BC#
Retsu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lawson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lawson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Retsu.
Lawson misses with a series of wild punches.
Eishuu Retsu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice body kick there by Retsu.
Retsu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Retsu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice cross by Retsu.
Whack! Retsu lands a heavy head kick that drops Lawson. The ref tackles Retsu to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Lawson was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Eishuu Retsu!

Event: OPG 2: 170lb Showcase GP
Date: Jun 12, 2024

#R1#
Paul pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Turd tries to counter with a clinch but Paul shakes him off and moves away.
Paul fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Turd is out of range.
Paul misses with a two punch combination.
Paul misses with a double jab.
Turd slips a jab and a cross from Paul.
Turd throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Paul is looking for a counter combo.
A lazy body kick from Paul #TD2#
and Turd counters with a single leg into guard. Paul didn't expect that.
Turd controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like Turd might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T1#
Turd preventing the sweep.
Turd wants to stand but Paul is controlling his posture from full guard.
Turd looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Turd working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#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.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Turd.
Turd avoids a punch combination nicely.
A head kick by Paul misses #TD2#
and Turd counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Turd seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Turd works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Paul is breathing heavily.#T3#
Well, if Turd is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Paul tries to roll over but Turd keeps him under control.
Well, if Turd is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Let's hope that Turd has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Turd 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. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Turd is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Turd is trying for a kimura here. Paul looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Turd wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Billy Turd!
A determined Billy Turd didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
In defeat, Jake Paul stepped up to the mic, saying 'Dont judge me by my wins judge me on my losses'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 11, 2024

#R1#
Estrada shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Archer defends it nicely.#TD2#
Archer throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Estrada tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Archer is in Estrada's guard.
Estrada working a defensive guard here.
Estrada preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Archer pushing down on Estrada's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Estrada is looking for a sweep. Archer 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.
Estrada trying to hold on to Archer's head to control him but Archer postures up.
Estrada on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Estrada tries to get out of the position.
Archer is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped. #T1#
Archer is trying to control. Estrada wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Archer is working for a kimura but Estrada is defending it quite comfortably.
Estrada wants to get back to full guard.
Archer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Estrada keeps working.
Estrada wants to control but Archer is keeping busy.
Estrada is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Archer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Archer's back!#T2##SUB#
Estrada working for a choke but Archer is defending well.
Estrada gets his hands free as Archer looks to control.
Estrada has Archer flattened out and is raining down punches.
I really don't envy Archer right now.
Estrada struggling to keep hold of the position.
Estrada lands with a hammerfist to the side of Archer's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Archer is taking damage to the body and head.
Can Archer hold on?! Estrada is landing more strikes to his hapless foe. #SUB#
Estrada is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Archer rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Archer looks winded!
Estrada working Archer over with strikes.
Estrada looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Estrada is just content to waste time from the top position. Archer takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Estrada won't allow Archer to get back to his feet.
Archer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Estrada is one step ahead there. #T4#
Archer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Estrada stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Archer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Archer has momentary wrist control but Estrada slips an elbow through the middle.
Estrada trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
Estrada postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Estrada scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Estrada scoring with punches to the head and body.
Estrada wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pepe Estrada dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Estrada closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Archer did well to prevent Estrada getting side control.
Estrada working the head and body with strikes.
Estrada 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.
Archer is looking for a sweep. Estrada is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Estrada is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Estrada is trying to control the action in half guard but Archer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pepe Estrada 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.
Archer trying to control from the bottom.
Archer is breathing heavily.
Estrada is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Archer wants to get back to his feet.
Archer taking some punishment here, with Estrada in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Estrada is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Archer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Estrada is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Archer can do to turn this around?
Ground and pound from Estrada. #SUB#
Estrada is looking for a kimura but Archer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Estrada to get the leverage.
Estrada trying to control the action but Archer is working from the bottom.
Estrada lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Estrada landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
Estrada wants to pass the guard but Archer is defending well. #SUB#
Estrada is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Estrada is looking to take a break and control but Archer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Estrada lands strikes from half guard.
Estrada wants to pass the guard but Archer is defending well. #SUB#
Archer is defending against the submission attempts here by Estrada. #T3#
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. Estrada connects with a nice short shot to Archer's temple.
Estrada is trying to control the action in half guard but Archer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Estrada. #SUB#
Estrada is looking for a kimura here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Estrada in particular looking to stall.
Estrada slips a nice elbow through Archer's hands, connecting with Archer's forehead.#T4#
Estrada is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Estrada prevents Archer from standing back up.
Estrada is looking to advance position but Archer won't allow it.
Estrada lands strikes from half guard.
Estrada looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Estrada is trying to control the action in half guard but Archer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Estrada seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Estrada is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Archer defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pepe Estrada dominated that second round.
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##CL#
Estrada instigates a clinch.
Estrada has Archer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Archer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Estrada is looking to take this one to the mat.
Estrada is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Archer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pepe Estrada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Estrada drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Estrada drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Archer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Estrada drops down looking for an ankle pick but Archer pulls his leg out and moves away. #TD2#
Archer fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Estrada to the ground. Archer is now in Estrada's guard.#T1##SUB#
Estrada working for a triangle but Archer defends it easily.
Archer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Estrada's guard.
Still in half guard, Archer seems content to control.
Estrada is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Archer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Estrada knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Archer on the ground.
Archer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Estrada trying to hold on to Archer's head to control him but Archer postures up. #T2#
Estrada is trying to get back to full guard.
Estrada tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Archer has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Estrada tries to reverse the position but Archer maintains control.
Archer looking to control but Estrada is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Estrada tries to hold on but Archer pushes him away. #T3#
Estrada working to try and regain half guard.
Archer looking to finish with strikes here!
Estrada is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Archer 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. Estrada turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Archer off and cradles Estrada's limp body as Archer celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Rocco Archer!

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