Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: OPG: Fight Night 4
Date: Jul 30, 2024

#R1#
Adam Jr moves to clinch but Jimenez breaks away
and Jimenez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Jimenez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jimenez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jimenez in particular looking to stall.
Adam Jr wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam Jr is controlling Jimenez's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Jimenez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jimenez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Adam Jr is trying to control but can't. #T1#
Jimenez passes to side control.
Jimenez cracks Adam Jr with an elbow. That is naaassty.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Adam Jr can do anything to dispel that myth.
Adam Jr is looking to regain half guard here but Jimenez keeps moving and retains side control.
Adam Jr is not content to let Jimenez control the position.
You can see the frustration on Adam Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Adam Jr is not content to let Jimenez control the position. #T2#
Jimenez scoring with punches and elbows.
You can see the frustration on Adam Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jimenez cracks Adam Jr with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Adam Jr struggling a bit here.
Jimenez trying to control the position but Adam Jr is working away.
Jimenez works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Adam Jr manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jimenez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Adam Jr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Jimenez keeping moving, preventing Adam Jr from controlling successfully.
Jimenez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Adam Jr is one step ahead there.
Jimenez wants to stand and escape but Adam Jr is having none of it.
Jimenez has control of Adam Jr's left arm, preventing Adam Jr from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Adam Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Adam Jr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Adam Jr distracts Jimenez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jimenez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Adam Jr.
Adam Jr is in close to Jimenez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Adam Jr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jimenez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Adam Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Adam Jr trying to control but Jimenez is working from the bottom.
Adam Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jimenez is trying to control the position but Adam Jr postures up.
Adam Jr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Adam Jr scoring with punches to the head and body.
Adam Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Jimenez is retaining full guard.
Adam Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jimenez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jimenez pulls Adam Jr in close to prevent any damage.
Jimenez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Adam Jr trying to control but Jimenez is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jimenez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Adam Jr.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jimenez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Jimenez has managed to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Jimenez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Adam Jr wants to clinch up but Jimenez keeps it at a distance.
A big left from Jimenez misses.
Adam Jr fails with the takedown
and Jimenez counters with a nice uppercut.
Adam Jr shoots in for a takedown but Jimenez shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Jimenez moves into the clinch.
I was talking to Jimenez's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Adam Jr is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jose Jimenez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Adam Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam Jr has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jimenez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Jimenez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Adam Jr tries to clinch up.
Jimenez leaves Adam Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
Adam Jr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jimenez pinned against the cage. Jimenez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As Adam Jr tries to get set, Jimenez tries to push him back and clinch up but Adam Jr manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Jimenez clinches with his opponent. #TD#
Jimenez has hold of one of Adam Jr's legs. Adam Jr is fighting the takedown attempt but Jimenez gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Adam Jr is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Jimenez stalling the fight. #T2#
Jimenez misses with a body punch.
Adam Jr wants a takedown.
Jimenez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Adam Jr. #TD#
Jimenez has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Adam Jr regains guard immediately.
Adam Jr is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adam Jr keeping full guard, as Jimenez tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jimenez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Adam Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Adam Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Jimenez lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Jimenez preventing the sweep.
Jimenez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jimenez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Adam Jr is keeping the position for now.
Jimenez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jimenez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adam Jr can do to turn this around?
Jimenez trying to control the position from guard on top but Adam Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adam Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Adam Jr is pulling down on Jimenez's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Adam Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jimenez.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Adam Jr! But no joy.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jimenez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Adam Jr backs up against the cage. #CL#
Jimenez moves into the clinch.
Adam Jr is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jimenez is defending well.
Jimenez controlling the action here for a moment.
Adam Jr has Jimenez pushed against the cage.#TD#
Jimenez has hold of one of Adam Jr's legs. Adam Jr is fighting the takedown attempt but Jimenez gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Jimenez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Adam Jr trying to control the position here.
Jimenez preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Jimenez dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Jimenez clobbers Adam Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Adam Jr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jimenez makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Adam Jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
John Adam Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Jimenez as Adam Jr shoots in.
Jose Jimenez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Adam Jr.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Adam Jr enables Jimenez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Adam Jr manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Adam Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jimenez's guard. #REVB#
Adam Jr cracks Jimenez with a solid left hand.
Adam Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jimenez is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
Adam Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jimenez wants to stand and escape but Adam Jr is having none of it.
Adam Jr with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Adam Jr is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jimenez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jimenez has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Jimenez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jimenez trying to control the position from guard on top but Adam Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jimenez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jimenez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jimenez stands up over Adam Jr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jimenez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Adam Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Adam Jr is pulling down on Jimenez's head. It's preventing any offense from Jimenez, at least for the moment.
Jimenez throwing strikes from guard but Adam Jr blocks nicely. #T3#
Jimenez trying to control the position from guard on top but Adam Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jimenez throws a body punch but Adam Jr moves out of range.
Adam Jr tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jimenez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jimenez scores with a body shot.
Adam Jr shoots in for a double leg but Jimenez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Adam Jr wants to clinch
and Jimenez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4##TD#
Jimenez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Adam Jr did well to prevent Jimenez getting side control.
Adam Jr is looking to control Jimenez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Adam Jr avoid being mounted?
Jimenez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Adam Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Jimenez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Adam Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Adam Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jimenez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adam Jr wants to control but Jimenez is keeping busy and won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Jimenez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jimenez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Jimenez!

Event: OPG 6: Cote vs Williams
Date: Jul 20, 2024

#R1#
Magomedov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Carter.#CL#
Magomedov clinches. #TD#
Magomedov has clasped his hands together around Carter's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Magomedov controlling the position from side mount.
Magomedov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Magomedov tries to move to mount but Carter blocks the move with his legs.
Carter is looking for a sweep.
Carter is trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov working away.
Carter looking for a sweep but Magomedov has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Carter is trying to escape the mount but Magomedov keeps good control and instead manages to take Carter's back. #T1##SUB#
Magomedov has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Carter has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Carter wants to escape the position.
Carter looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Magomedov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Carter trying to control the position but Magomedov manages to sink in the hooks.
Can Carter hold on?! Magomedov is landing more strikes to his hapless foe. #SUB#
Carter showing good submission defense here. #SUB#
Magomedov is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Carter has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Magomedov has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Carter taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Magomedov doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tarlan Magomedov!

Event: OPG 5: Ngata vs Adam Jr.
Date: Jul 06, 2024

#R1#
Adam Jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ngata is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL#
Adam Jr rushes Ngata and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ngata is pressed up against the cage. Adam Jr has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ngata down to the mat. Ngata avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ngata uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ngata stuffs the takedown attempt from Adam Jr. Adam Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Adam Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Ngata moves into the clinch successfully.
The referee calls for Ngata to work.
Ngata tries a knee to the head but Adam Jr blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Ngata turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ngata manages to end up in side control.
Adam Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ngata on the ground.
Adam Jr is looking for a sweep.
Adam Jr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Adam Jr tries to get out of the position.#SU2#
Ngata decides to stand back up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice takedown defense from Ngata. No joy for Adam Jr on that attempt. #T1#
Adam Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Ngata swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Ngata drives through and clinches with Adam Jr against the cage. #TD2#
Ngata has picked Adam Jr up - he's going for a ride! Ngata dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
It looks like Ngata is going to stand back up.
Ngata controlling the action here.
Adam Jr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Adam Jr tries to roll over but Ngata keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adam Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.
Adam Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Ngata is proving a slippery customer.
Ngata stays in close to Adam Jr's body and controls the position. #T2#
Adam Jr controls Ngata momentarily but Ngata frees himself.
Ngata trying to control but Adam Jr is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ngata avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Adam Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ngata slaps away a takedown attempt from Adam Jr, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T3#
Adam Jr misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Ngata counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Adam Jr!
Adam Jr can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Ngata is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Adam Jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Adam Jr is looking for a sweep.
Adam Jr is breathing heavily.
Adam Jr taking punishment in the form of punches. #SUB2#
Ngata working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ngata in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T4#
Ngata's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Adam Jr is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Adam Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sato Ngata dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Adam Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Ngata moves out of range easily.
Ngata throws a head kick that misses
and Adam Jr counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #TD2#
Ngata gets a double leg takedown into Adam Jr's guard.
Ngata is standing up over Adam Jr. Adam Jr looks to escape but Ngata dives into side control. #REVR#
Sato Ngata has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ngata scores with punches from side control.
Ngata taking a breather here.
Adam Jr sneaks back into half guard.#T1#
Adam Jr is trying to maintain the position but Ngata is very close to passing his half guard.
Ngata working over Adam Jr with some ground and pound. Adam Jr looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Adam Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Adam Jr is looking to control Ngata's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Adam Jr avoid being mounted?
Ngata is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Ngata is working for a submission of some sort.
Adam Jr won't allow Ngata to pass to mount. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Adam Jr is looking to escape.
Adam Jr moves into full guard.
Adam Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ngata controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Adam Jr looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ngata has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ngata throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Adam Jr counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T3#
Adam Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ngata is pressing down on Adam Jr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Adam Jr trying to control but Ngata is working from the bottom.
Adam Jr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Adam Jr content to stall in guard here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ngata is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Adam Jr looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ngata seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Adam Jr wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Adam Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Ngata takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Adam Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Ngata scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Ngata is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Adam Jr sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ngata looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ngata is controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sato Ngata showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Ngata gets a clinch. #BC2#
Ngata breaks the clinch.
Adam Jr looks for a takedown but Ngata sprawls well.#CL2#
Ngata gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam Jr drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ngata pulls his leg out and moves away. #TD2#
Ngata shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Adam Jr is trying to defend but Ngata finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Adam Jr kicks Ngata off and gets back to his feet.#T1#
Ngata defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Adam Jr.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Adam Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Ngata tries to keep at a distance but Adam Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Adam Jr tries for a takedown but Ngata manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Ngata. #TD2#
Ngata drags the fight down to the ground.
Ngata bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Adam Jr's guard. #REVB#
Adam Jr wants to get back to his feet but Ngata is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Adam Jr being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Ngata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Adam Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ngata content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ngata slips nicely into half guard.
Adam Jr wants to improve his position but Ngata is controlling well. #SUB2#
Ngata is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Adam Jr sees it coming and defends easily.
Adam Jr trying to control here. #T3#
Ngata stalling.
Ngata wants to stand up but Adam Jr is controlling the position.
Adam Jr tries to roll over but Ngata keeps him under control.
Well, if Ngata is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB2#
Ngata is working for a kimura but Adam Jr is defending it quite comfortably. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ngata seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Adam Jr trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ngata blocks the strikes from Adam Jr. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Adam Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Ngata tries to sprawl out of it but Adam Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ngata manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sato Ngata!

Event: FOC Fight Night 1 - New Era
Date: Jun 30, 2024

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Saint.#CL2#
Saint moves into the clinch.
Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Saint has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Saint gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Smith manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD#
Smith manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Saint on his heels. He'll look to pass Saint's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith lands a couple of elbows.
Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Saint keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saint swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith pushes down on Saint's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Saint tries to kick Smith off but Smith keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Saint wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
Saint controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Saint wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Smith is pressing down on Saint's thigh, looking to free his foot. Saint is holding on for now.
Saint tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Saint is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Saint trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Saint looking for submissions off his back.
Saint is controlling Smith's position as best he can from this difficult position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Smith drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Saint is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses. #T3##SUB2#
Saint escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smith trying to control but Saint is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith tries to stand but Saint is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Saint wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Saint controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Saint pulls Smith in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD#
Smith drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Saint is not content to let Smith control the position.
Saint is looking to regain half guard here but Smith keeps moving and retains side control.
Smith wants to stand but Saint is controlling his arm.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith tries to move into full mount but can't pass Saint's legs.
Saint sneaks back into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Smith dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Smith tries to clinch but Saint moves away #TD2#
and Saint counters with a shoot takedown. Smith fights it but they end up in guard.
Saint throwing strikes but missing.
Saint throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Saint looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saint controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith trying to control but Saint is working from the bottom.
Saint is controlling Smith's posture.#T1#
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saint is keeping the position for now.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Saint works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith wants to control from the top but Saint keeps moving.
Saint controlling the position.
Saint controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Saint looking for a sweep. Not yet Saint, not yet.
Saint seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Saint moves into the clinch successfully. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Saint drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Smith gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Saint gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Smith lands a takedown into guard.
Saint is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Saint looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Saint keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Saint is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3##SUB2#
Saint is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well.
Saint seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Saint working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Smith fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Saint to the ground. Smith is now in Saint's guard.
Saint is breathing heavily.
Saint is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Smith is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Smith 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.
Saint pulls Smith in close to prevent any damage.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saint can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Smith dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Saint shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Smith takes a swing at Saint's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Smith wanted to stand there but Saint had control of the position. #SUB2#
Saint looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smith wants to control from the top but Saint keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Saint is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Saint is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Saint has managed to clinch. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Smith gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Saint.
Smith prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mason Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marlon Saint.#TD#
Smith gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Smith stops Saint from getting back to his feet.
Smith controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Saint is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Saint takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Saint is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Smith is looking to stall here but Saint recovers full guard.
Saint is trying to keep Smith in close.
Saint trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Saint has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Saint's legs - danger averted.
Smith wants to control from the top but Saint keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Saint preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Saint tries to clinch up
and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #TD#
Smith scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SU#
Smith stands up and beckons Saint to his feet.
Smith wants to clinch.
Saint with the counter takedown but Smith avoids it easily.
Marlon Saint has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mason Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A lazy body kick from Smith #TD2#
so Saint counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Smith!

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

#R1#
Carter lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Carter.#CUT#It looks like Liam Plecak has been cut.
No luck for Carter with that takedown attempt.
Plecak is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Plecak throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Plecak tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Carter tries to counter by clinching up but Plecak breaks away and moves out of range.
Plecak defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Carter.#CL2#
Plecak clinches up with Carter and pushes him back against the cage.
Plecak has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Carter is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A frustrated look appears on Carter's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Plecak jumps guard but Carter stands there with Plecak around his waist. Plecak gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Carter avoids the elbow strike from Plecak, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plecak tries a body shot but Carter blocks it.
Carter is trying to push Plecak away but Plecak has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Plecak drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Carter gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Warren Carter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam Plecak.
Carter is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1#
Plecak fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Plecak has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Carter is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Carter stalling in the clinch but Plecak improves position.
Carter looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Carter is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Plecak throws a head punch that misses.
Plecak fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Plecak fails to pull guard. #BC2#
Plecak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carter shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Plecak sprawls well. Plecak wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Carter gets slowly back to his feet.
Carter attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Carter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Plecak keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T2#
Carter lands a jab to Plecak's midsection.
Carter fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Plecak looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Carter darts in looking for a takedown but Plecak gets double underhooks and turns Carter into the cage.
Plecak tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Plecak has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Carter is trying to keep an underhook but Plecak manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Carter trying to hold on to Plecak's head to control him but Plecak postures up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carter is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB2#
Plecak wants to work for an arm triangle but Carter is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Carter tries to roll over but Plecak keeps him under control.#T3#
Carter is trying to stand up here but Plecak is controlling him well.
Carter is looking to improve his position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Plecak is pressing down on Carter's thigh, looking to free his foot. Carter is holding on for now.
Plecak controlling the pace. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Warren Carter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Carter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Carter tries to keep at a distance but Plecak has taken the fight into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Plecak.#BC2#
Plecak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from Carter.
Plecak with the counter takedown but Carter avoids it easily.
Plecak tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carter swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Plecak clinches. #BC2#
Plecak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Carter darts in and clinches Plecak up against the cage.
Plecak makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Carter has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Carter tries to break the clinch but Plecak is controlling the position. #TD2#
Plecak wants the takedown. Carter is fighting it off but Plecak persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Carter's guard against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Liam Plecak dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Liam Plecak's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Carter shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Plecak tries to clinch up.
Plecak looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Plecak stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Plecak wants it to stay on the feet.
Carter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Plecak is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Carter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Carter tries a head kick but it misses.
Plecak with the counter takedown but Carter avoids it easily.
Plecak is looking to clinch.
Plecak tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Carter shoots and misses #CL2#
and Plecak counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Warren Carter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Plecak has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Carter after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plecak jumps guard but Carter turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Carter gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Plecak. #BC2#
Plecak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Plecak tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Carter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Carter was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Plecak tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Plecak tries to close the distance and clinch but Carter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Carter swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Carter lands with a shot to the body.
Carter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Plecak but Plecak pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Carter shoots in for a double leg but Plecak sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Plecak lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A head kick misses from Carter.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Carter throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Plecak counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Carter is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Plecak dives into side control. #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carter is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T2#
A lull in the action here as Plecak stalls from top position.
Plecak tries to move to mount but Carter blocks the move with his legs.
Carter is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Plecak just content to control the position. #SU2#
Plecak decides to stand back up. Plecak steps back and let's Carter get back to his feet.
Carter swats away the attempt to clinch by Plecak.
Carter misses with a two punch combination.
Warren Carter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carter fails to land with a series of punches.
Plecak with the counter takedown but Carter avoids it easily.
Carter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Plecak leaves Carter with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Carter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Plecak was well out of range. Poor timing from Carter.
Plecak unleashes a big counter combination but Carter bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T4#
Carter wants to clinch up but Plecak keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Plecak moves into the clinch successfully.
Carter tries to break the clinch but Plecak is controlling the position. #BC2#
Plecak manages to break the clinch. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Plecak.
Plecak controlling from side mount.
Plecak scores with punches from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carter is trying to control Plecak's posture but Plecak avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Liam Plecak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Liam Plecak's cut.
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#
Carter looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Plecak is fending him off so far but Carter persists. Nope, Plecak circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Plecak moves into the clinch.
Carter looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Carter gets underhooks to prevent Plecak's takedown attempt. #TD2#
Plecak has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Carter regains guard immediately.
Liam Plecak has got the better of the ground game so far.
Carter looking to control. #SUB#
Carter working for a triangle but Plecak defends it easily.
Plecak content to stall in guard here. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Plecak stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Carter throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Plecak counters with a takedown into side control.
Carter tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Plecak controlling his opponent.
Plecak avoids the attempt from Carter to control.
Plecak sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Plecak working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Plecak connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Liam Plecak is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Plecak looking to control and managing it successfully.
Plecak is continuing to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SU2#
Plecak is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Carter throws a leg kick but Plecak moved away.#CL2#
Plecak rushes Carter and presses him up against the cage.
Plecak manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Plecak is trying to drag Carter to the mat but Carter just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Plecak drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Warren Carter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam Plecak.
Carter looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Carter blocks an uppercut.
Plecak keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Carter's efforts to push away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carter leaning against his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Liam Plecak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Plecak 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liam Plecak!
Liam Plecak got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: OPG 4: 170lb GP R2
Date: Jun 26, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Pelin looking to score a takedown here. Adam Jr is defending well but Pelin drives through and ends up in Adam Jr's guard.

Adam Jr manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Adam Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Pelin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Pelin moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Pelin breaks the clinch.
Adam Jr misses with a takedown attempt - Pelin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pelin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pelin misses with a head kick. #TD#
Adam Jr dives in and scores a takedown into Pelin's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pelin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pelin being controlled here, momentarily.
Adam Jr seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pelin for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Adam Jr passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pelin takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Pelin is working to avoid the ground and pound but Adam Jr connects with a decent elbow. #SUB#
Adam Jr looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Adam Jr misses with the ground and pound.
Pelin struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Adam Jr working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Adam Jr working the head and body with strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pelin can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Adam Jr lands a few punches from side control.
Pelin is looking to reverse the position.
Pelin trying to remain calm as Adam Jr controls from the top position.#SUB#
Adam Jr working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Adam Jr works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Pelin is working to avoid the ground and pound but Adam Jr connects with a decent elbow.
Pelin is trying to control Adam Jr's posture but Adam Jr avoids it. #SUB#
Adam Jr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pelin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Adam Jr is trying to get an arm triangle but Pelin is defending well. #T3#
Adam Jr fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Adam Jr creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Pelin sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Pelin dodges the ground and pound from Adam Jr.
Pelin is trying to improve his position.
Pelin is working to avoid the ground and pound but Adam Jr connects with a decent elbow.
Pelin tries to improve position but can't.
Pelin takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Adam Jr landing a few strikes.
Adam Jr in side control lands a decent elbow. #SUB#
Adam Jr tries for a kimura but Pelin is defending well.
Adam Jr in side control lands a decent elbow. #T4#
Adam Jr scoring with punches from side control.
Pelin tries to bench press Adam Jr off him but Adam Jr keeps the position.
Adam Jr creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Adam Jr lands a nice forearm strike.
Adam Jr working the ground and pound.#SUB#
Adam Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pelin is trying to get back to half guard.
Adam Jr lands an elbow.
Pelin is not content to let Adam Jr control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Adam Jr dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Pelin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adam Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Pelin.
Adam Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Pelin is quick to defend against it.
Adam Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pelin can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Pelin pushes Adam Jr up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Pelin breaks from the clinch.
John Adam Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Pelin feints and as Adam Jr raises his hands in defense, Pelin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Adam Jr has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Pelin has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Adam Jr is trying to break free.
Adam Jr tries to score a body lock takedown but Pelin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Pelin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Adam Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Pelin tries to sprawl out of it but Adam Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pelin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pelin! But no joy.
Adam Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Pelin, looking for a takedown. Adam Jr pushes Pelin against the cage but Pelin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Adam Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adam Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pelin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T1##CL2#
Pelin instigates a clinch.
Pelin stops a takedown attempt from Adam Jr.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Adam Jr changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pelin fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Pelin has closed the distance and engaged Adam Jr in a clinch. #TD2#
Pelin decides to pull guard.
Adam Jr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pelin keeping moving, preventing Adam Jr from controlling successfully.
Adam Jr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Adam Jr stands up over Pelin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Pelin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Adam Jr defends it easily.
Adam Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Adam Jr lands a couple of digs.
Adam Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pelin striking from the bottom here.
Adam Jr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Adam Jr lands a couple of elbows.
Adam Jr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Adam Jr trying to control but Pelin is working from the bottom.
Adam Jr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Adam Jr has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Adam Jr slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
John Adam Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pelin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pelin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pelin wants to stand but Adam Jr is controlling the position.
Adam Jr landing with the ground and pound.
Pelin has momentary wrist control but Adam Jr slips an elbow through the middle.
Adam Jr stays in close to Pelin's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Adam Jr drops back looking for a leg! Pelin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pelin manages to kick Adam Jr off! Adam Jr jumps back into Pelin's guard.
Adam Jr throwing strikes from guard but Pelin blocks nicely. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pelin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Adam Jr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pelin's head.
Adam Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Adam Jr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Adam Jr is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Pelin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Pelin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Adam Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that John Adam Jr will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Pelin misses with the combination.
Pelin throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Pelin moves into range and clinches up with Adam Jr.
Adam Jr looking for a takedown.
Adam Jr has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pelin after a bit of a struggle.
Adam Jr has Pelin pushed against the cage.
Adam Jr can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Adam Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Pelin is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Adam Jr can't fight it off and eventually Pelin manages to take the fight to the floor. Adam Jr looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Adam Jr has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Pelin is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T1#
Adam Jr tries for a takedown but Pelin manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Adam Jr is trying to pull guard but Pelin has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Pelin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Pelin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Adam Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Adam Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Pelin has wrist control.
Pelin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Pelin wants to sweep but no luck.
Pelin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Adam Jr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pelin's head.
Adam Jr stays in close to Pelin's body and controls the position.
Pelin trying to control the position. #T2##SUB#
Adam Jr is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Adam Jr postures up and lands a big shot to Pelin's brow.
Pelin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Adam Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Adam Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pelin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Adam Jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Pelin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Adam Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Adam Jr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Pelin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Adam Jr.
Adam Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Pelin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pelin trying to keep a closed guard but Adam Jr is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Adam Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pelin defends well and Adam Jr ends up having to push Pelin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Adam Jr works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Pelin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pelin wants to sweep but no luck.
Adam Jr wants to control from the top but Pelin keeps moving. #SUB#
Adam Jr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T4##SUB#
Adam Jr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Adam Jr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Adam Jr forces his way into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Adam Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pelin wants to get back to his feet.
Adam Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Adam Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pelin defends it well.
Adam Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Adam Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Adam Jr, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Adam Jr!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 10, 2024

#R1#
Bolton has a takedown stuffed.
Carter takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Carter misses with a low kick as Bolton jumps back.
Bolton looks to land a right hand but Carter moved out of range.
Carter wants to clinch up but Bolton keeps it at a distance.
Carter cracks Bolton with an open hand slap.
An inside leg kick lands from Bolton.
Carter tries to clinch but Bolton moves out of range.
A head kick by Carter misses
and Bolton counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bolton throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bolton throws a low kick, looking for Carter's leg but Carter calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolton fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Carter has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Carter tries a head kick but it misses.
Bolton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Carter counter with a right hand.
Carter shoots in for a takedown but Bolton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bolton with a nice calf kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bolton with a poor takedown
and Carter counters with a right hand to the body. #T1##TD2#
Bolton shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Carter is trying to defend but Bolton finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Carter wants to get back to full guard.
Carter works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bolton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bolton working some strikes from top position.
Bolton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Carter controlling Bolton's posture.
Carter bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bolton's guard. #REVR##T2#
Bolton striking off his back but it's not causing Carter any problems.
Bolton has his hands on Carter's head, controlling the position.
Bolton trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Carter gets to his feet - Bolton follows without any prompting.
Carter throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bolton's waist but Bolton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Carter off to one side. #T3#
A clash of legs there as Carter blocks the low kick.#CL#
Carter gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Carter tries to circle away but Bolton has him pinned against the cage.
Bolton tries to score a body lock takedown but Carter shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Warren Carter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Logan Bolton.
Bolton can't get the takedown.
Bolton struggles to land a body shot inside as Carter controls his hands. #BC2#
Bolton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carter has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bolton.
Bolton scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Carter doesn't manage to clinch there - Bolton circles away.
Carter finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bolton thumps Carter with a low kick.
Carter tries to clinch but Bolton moves away
and Bolton counters with an inside leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Carter.
Bolton appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
Carter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bolton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bolton.
Carter walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bolton checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Carter takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Carter throws a low kick but Bolton moves out of range easily.
Bolton lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Carter forces Bolton back against the cage and clinches.
Bolton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Carter fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bolton.
Carter tries for a takedown but Bolton circles away easily
and Bolton counters with a slapping leg kick.
Carter is breathing heavily.
Bolton goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bolton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carter.
Bolton scoring well with a low kick there.
Bolton lands a nice leg kick that just misses Carter's sensitive parts.
Carter moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Logan Bolton dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Some wild striking there from Carter.
Bolton just misses with a punch to the body.
Carter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bolton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Carter takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Carter misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Carter fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bolton, pushing him back against the cage.
Carter wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bolton has him pressed against the cage.
Carter is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bolton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Carter pulls his leg out and moves away. #TD2#
Bolton drives through with a takedown into guard.

Carter has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Bolton is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bolton can't get the takedown.
A nice left hand lands by Bolton. #T1#
Carter jumps guard but Bolton stands there with Carter around his waist. Carter gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC2#
Bolton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Carter misses with a series of wild punches.
Bolton throws out a counter right but Carter avoids it with no problem.
Carter misses with a takedown attempt - Bolton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Carter misses with a body shot.
Bolton connects with a solid leg kick.
Carter tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bolton. #TD2#
Bolton throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Carter tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bolton is in Carter's guard.#SUB#
Carter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Carter can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bolton controls the pace.#T2#
Bolton trying to control but Carter is working from the bottom.
Carter looking to control.
Bolton landing with the ground and pound.
Carter lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3#
Bolton pulls Carter in close to prevent any damage.
Bolton looking to control but Carter passes into half guard.
Bolton is looking to control Carter's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bolton avoid being mounted?
Bolton wants to improve his position but Carter is controlling well.
Carter sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bolton tries to roll over but Carter keeps him under control.#SU#
Carter decides to stand and escape the position.
Carter scores with a jab. Bolton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice cross by Carter.
Bolton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carter.
Bolton with the counter takedown but Carter avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Carter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Warren Carter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bolton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Carter pinned against the cage. Carter gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Warren Carter will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Carter lands a body shot.
Bolton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Carter but Carter pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bolton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Carter clobbers Bolton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Carter moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#TD2#
Bolton bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Carter throws Bolton to one side and escapes!
Logan Bolton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick from Bolton misses.
Warren Carter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL#
Carter moves into range and clinches up with Bolton.
Carter effectively controlling the action here.#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bolton.
Bolton is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bolton has Carter pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Carter manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Warren Carter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Logan Bolton.
Carter tries to circle away but Bolton has him pinned against the cage.
Bolton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bolton wants a takedown.
Carter gets underhooks to prevent Bolton's takedown attempt.
Carter is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bolton wants a takedown but no success here.
Bolton has Carter pressed against the cage, preventing Carter from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bolton can't get the takedown.
Carter is trying to force a seperation but Bolton has the dominant position.
Carter holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Carter is pressed up against the cage. Bolton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Carter down to the mat. Carter avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bolton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Carter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bolton as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Carter moves into the clinch.
Bolton misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Bolton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Carter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bolton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bolton misses with a double jab #CL#
and Carter counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2#
Bolton has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Carter is trying to keep an underhook but Bolton manages to get the takedown into half guard.

Carter kicks Bolton off and gets back to his feet.
Carter blocks a leg kick.
Carter tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bolton manages to circle out of the way.
No luck for Bolton with that takedown attempt.
Carter is looking to clinch.
Carter throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bolton's waist but Bolton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Carter off to one side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carter throws a big shot that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carter wants to clinch up but Bolton keeps it at a distance.
Bolton shoots in for a double leg but Carter sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Carter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bolton. #T4#
Bolton scores with a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Carter.
Bolton shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bolton looks to throw the jab but Carter is out of range.
Carter appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bolton.
Bolton shoots in and drives through. Carter sprawls well.
Bolton goes for a double leg but Carter avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Carter continues to drive forward.
Bolton misses with a combination
and Carter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good shot there by Carter.
Danga de danga de dang - Carter scores with a four punch combination!
Carter throws a head kick that misses.
Bolton lands a nice hook to Carter's body. Carter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Carter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bolton was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bolton shoots for a double leg takedown but Carter sprawls well. He's pushed Bolton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Warren Carter!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 10, 2024

#R1##TD#
Adam Jr shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lopez's guard.
Adam Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
Adam Jr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lopez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Adam Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Adam Jr landing with the ground and pound.
Adam Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Adam Jr'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.
Lopez looks winded!
Further stalling from Adam Jr.
Adam Jr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lopez has momentary wrist control but Adam Jr slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam Jr is in close to Lopez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Adam Jr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Adam Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Adam Jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Adam Jr stands up over Lopez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Adam Jr slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Adam Jr has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Adam Jr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Adam Jr scoring with punches to the head and body. #CUT#That has opened up Ayden Lopez's cut even more.
Adam Jr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #ROC#Lopez is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Ayden Lopez's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). John Adam Jr!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 10, 2024

#R1#
Crncuga lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Crncuga throws a hook to the side of Saint's head but Saint sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crncuga ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Saint takes one on the button.#CUT#It looks like Marlon Saint has been cut.
Crncuga's jab looks to have found its range, popping Saint under the eye.
Crncuga throws a jab but it's blocked by Saint.
Saint with the counter takedown but Crncuga avoids it easily.
Crncuga displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Saint.
Crncuga lands with an overhand left.
Crncuga throws a lazy right hand but Saint sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saint bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Saint takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Crncuga throws a big shot that misses.
Saint fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Saint shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Crncuga is trying to defend but Saint finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saint 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.
Saint thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Crncuga's head.
Crncuga blocking the ground and pound attempt from Saint. #SUB2#
Saint is looking for a kimura but Crncuga is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Saint to get the leverage.
Crncuga on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Saint passes the guard and advances to mount!
Crncuga taking shots to the head.
Saint has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Saint content just to control the position here.
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!
Saint throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Crncuga blocking the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Saint working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Saint lands with some strikes.
Saint working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T3#
Saint working Crncuga over with strikes here. #SUB2#
Saint is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Crncuga to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Crncuga shrugs it off.
Saint lands a big elbow.
Saint putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Saint scores with a couple of good head shots there.
BOOM! Saint connects with a massive shot to the dome! #ROC2#Crncuga is rocked!
Crncuga is trying desperately to improve position.
Saint lands a couple of good shots and Crncuga has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Crncuga knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Saint on the ground.#SUB2#
Saint working for the choke. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saint cracks Crncuga with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Crncuga from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Crncuga grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Saint lands strikes to the head.
Oh Crncuga is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Crncuga is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Saint lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Crncuga is breathing heavily.
Saint lands a shot to the head.
Crncuga seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB2#
Saint is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Crncuga knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Crncuga for a finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marlon Saint dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marlon Saint's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Crncuga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saint moves out of range of the strikes.
Saint ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saint ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saint tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Crncuga lands a nice looking body shot.
Saint keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crncuga.
Crncuga thuds a left hand into Saint's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crncuga throws an overhand right that lands on Saint's shoulder, as Saint tries to avoid the shot.
Saint shoots and misses
and Crncuga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crncuga misses with a straight left. #T1#
Saint looks for a takedown but Crncuga sprawls well.
A quick step to the side and Crncuga tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crncuga looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Crncuga lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Crncuga punishes Saint's body with a nice straight punch.
Crncuga scores with a jab to the head.
Crncuga works Saint's body with a nice hook.#TD2#
Saint feints and as Crncuga raises his hands in defense, Saint changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Saint lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Saint scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
Saint landing some decent shots from guard.
Saint throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Crncuga works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Saint throws a big elbow that misses.
Crncuga being controlled here, momentarily.
Saint lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Saint not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
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!
Saint trying to control but Crncuga is working from the bottom. #T3#
Saint is working Crncuga over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Saint connects with a couple of short punches.
Saint trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Saint stands and throws Crncuga's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Crncuga is trying to escape the position but Saint is controlling the position.
Saint looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Crncuga is avoiding damage well.
Marlon Saint has got the better of the ground game so far.
Saint landing a few strikes.
Saint is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T4##SUB2#
Saint tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Saint has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Crncuga on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Saint controls the position.
Saint scores with punches from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saint sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Crncuga is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Saint landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Saint cracks Crncuga with an elbow. That is naaassty.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mrtva Crncuga will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marlon Saint's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Crncuga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saint tries for a takedown but Crncuga circles away easily
and Crncuga counters with a straight right hand.
Crncuga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saint.
Saint tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Saint shoots in but no luck this time.
Crncuga lands an overhand right.
Mrtva Crncuga is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck for Saint with that takedown attempt.
Mrtva Crncuga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marlon Saint.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crncuga uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Crncuga feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Saints jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#TD2#
Saint closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Crncuga to the mat! Crncuga manages to get full guard.
Saint in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Saint thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Saint trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Saint has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saint looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Saint thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
Saint in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Crncuga not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Saint is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Crncuga has Saint pulled in close to control his posture.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saint connects with a couple of short punches.
Saint throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Crncuga works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mrtva Crncuga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crncuga just misses with a punch to the body. #T3##TD2#
Saint closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Crncuga quickly recovers to half guard.
Saint frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Saint looking for a guillotine from mount but Crncuga is having none of it.
Crncuga on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Crncuga tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Saint goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Crncuga turns into him and now he's in Saint's guard.
Saint seems keen to control Crncuga's posture.#T4##SUB2#
Crncuga avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Crncuga pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saint is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Crncuga is sitting in close to Saint's body. Saint has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Crncuga is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Crncuga is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Saint.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marlon Saint!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 10, 2024

#R1##CL#
Clark tries to keep at a distance but Rock has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nice elbow from Rock. #CUT#It looks like Frank Clark has been cut.
Clark is trying to break the clinch but Rock has him pressed against the cage.
Rock lands an elbow just above Clark 's eye.
Clark takes an elbow to the temple.
Rock keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Clark's efforts to push away.
Rock is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rock lands a nice elbow.
Rock landing knees to the body.
Clark looks winded!
Rock comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Clark takes an elbow to the forehead. #ROC#Clark is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rock has Clark pressed against the cage. He pushes Clark back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Rock throws a beautiful elbow that sends Clark crashing to the floor! Rock piles on the pressure with more strikes! Clark is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lyle Rock!

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