Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: HFA 12
Date: Aug 10, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Stabler gets a clinch.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Stabler forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Stabler slowing the pace effectively.
Still in the clinch, Stabler scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stabler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Stabler won't allow it.
Diaz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Stabler avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nile Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right hand to the body from Stabler.
Diaz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stabler works on Diaz's body with a couple of short punches.
Stabler working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stabler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stabler lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Stabler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stabler lands a glancing blow to the side of Diaz's head.#CUT2#It looks like Nile Diaz has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stabler circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Diaz to the canvas! Diaz doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Stabler keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elliot Stabler!

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#
Washington fails with the takedown
and Chase cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Washington tries to clinch there but Chase circles away. #CL#
Washington has managed to clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chase.
Washington tries a knee to the head but Chase blocks it.
Chase has Washington pressed against the cage, preventing Washington from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2#
Chase has picked Washington up - he's going for a ride! Chase dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Washington manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Chase keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Chase is trying to trip Washington. He has hold of a leg but Washington is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Chase persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Washington is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Washington is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Chase must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chase wants to pass the guard but Washington is keeping the position.
Chase with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Washington preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Washington trying to control the position here.
Chase working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Chase postures up in Washington's guard and throws a big left but Washington blocks it.
Chase working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Washington has momentary wrist control but Chase slips an elbow through the middle.
Chase lands a couple of digs.
Chase works over Washington with some ground and pound from guard.
Chase trying to control the position from guard on top but Washington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chase throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Chase throwing strikes but missing.
Chase trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #ES#
Washington pushes Chase off and gets back to his feet.
Washington shoots in and drives through. Chase sprawls well.
Izaak Washington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chase defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Washington.
We've been told by Washington's head coaches at The Labyrinth MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Izaak Washington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Washington is breathing heavily.
A punch combination from Chase misses. #TD2#
Chase decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
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!
Chase working Washington over with strikes.
Chase thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chase scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chase landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Chase lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3##SUB2#
Chase is working for a submission of some sort.
Ground and pound from Chase.
Chase wants to take a breather but Washington is having none of it.
Chase prevents Washington from improving his position.
Chase lands with a punch from half guard.
Chase working the head and body with strikes.
Washington makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Washington.#T4#
Chase chips away with some ground and pound.
Chase is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chase throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chase trying to control the position from guard on top but Washington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chase slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Chase landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #SUB2#
Chase tries for a kimura but Washington is defending well.
Chase wants to lay and pray for a moment but Washington keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Austin Chase dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Washington or perhaps it was just good defense by Chase, which made it look bad.
Washington tries to clinch there but Chase circles away.
Chase keeps the fight on the outside.
Chase throws a body punch but Washington moves out of range.
Washington fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chase lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD2#
Chase scores with a takedown into Washington's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington keeping moving, preventing Chase from controlling successfully.
Washington has control of Chase's left arm, preventing Chase from doing any damage. #T1#
Chase throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chase accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chase keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Washington's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chase accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chase stays in close to Washington's body and controls the position.
Chase's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Washington keeping moving, preventing Chase from controlling successfully. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chase throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Chase looks to move away, Washington throws a big counter combo but Chase just gets out of the way.
Chase misses the jab.#TD#
Washington drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chase wants to sweep here but Washington controlling him for the moment.
Washington is looking to work some ground and pound but Chase has wrist control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chase can do anything to dispel that myth.
Washington wants to control from the top but Chase keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Washington preventing the sweep.
Washington looking to sit in guard and control but Chase gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Chase postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chase makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chase trying to control the position from guard on top but Washington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chase is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chase postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Washington controls Chase momentarily but Chase frees himself. #T4#
Chase tries to free his leg and advance position but Washington is retaining full guard.
Chase wants to control from the top but Washington keeps moving.
Chase throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Washington works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Washington working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chase doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Washington is tightening it up a little... Chase has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Chase reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Chase taps out! Nice BJJ there by Washington!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Izaak Washington!
An out of breath Izaak Washington thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: OPG: Fight Night 2
Date: Jul 10, 2024

#R1#
Power fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Power misses with a takedown attempt
and Power takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jimenez is looking to clinch.
Power shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jimenez as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Power. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Power throws a body shot but no joy.
Max Power seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Power with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jimenez counters with a stiff right hand.
Jimenez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Power misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A countering left hand to the body from Jimenez misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Jimenez to counter with a crisp jab.
Power shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jimenez counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Power shoots in for a takedown but Jimenez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jimenez wants to counter the offense by Power and move into the clinch position.
Power darts in looking for a takedown but Jimenez gets double underhooks and turns Power into the cage.
Jimenez shapes to counter with a head kick.
Jimenez stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #BC2#
Jimenez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Jimenez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Power's half guard.
Power is looking to get back to is feet but Jimenez passes into side control.
Power looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jimenez advances to full mount.
Power on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Power tries to get out of the position.
Jimenez lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #T2#
Power wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Jimenez.
Jimenez thowing shots but they're missing.
Jimenez content just to control the position here.
Jimenez working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jimenez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jimenez with shots to the head and body - Power looks very uncomfortable down there. #CUT2#It looks like Max Power has been cut.
Jimenez unloading with bombs!
Jimenez wants to control the pace but Power is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jimenez looking to finish with strikes here! #T3#
Power tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jimenez won't let Power get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Jimenez looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jimenez with the ground and pound from mount.
Power is trying desperately to improve position.
Power holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jimenez tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Jimenez landing strikes from the mount.#T4#
Power is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jimenez content just to control the position here.
Jimenez lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jimenez throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Power because Jimenez loaded up on that one.
Power blocking the ground and pound.
Jimenez putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Power tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Power is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Jimenez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max Power's cut.
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##TD2#
Jimenez looking to score a takedown here. Power is defending well but Jimenez drives through and ends up in Power's guard.
Jimenez 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.
Jimenez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jimenez postures up in Power's guard and throws a big left but Power blocks it.
Power keeping moving, preventing Jimenez from controlling successfully.
Jimenez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimenez 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.
Power has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
Jimenez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jimenez wants to control from the top but Power keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Power misses with a takedown
and Jimenez counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#Max Power's cut is getting worse.
Power misses with a takedown attempt - Jimenez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Power shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jimenez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Power. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Power on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
Power looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Power gets the takedown into side control.

Jimenez sneaks out the side door and pushes Power away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Power misses with a wild combination.
Jimenez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Power looks for a takedown but Jimenez sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Power will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jimenez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Power shoots in for a double leg but Jimenez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jimenez unleashes a big counter combination but Power bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Jimenez gets the takedown into side control. #T3#
Jimenez in side control, throwing shots but Power defends.
Jimenez scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Power to see if he's OK.
Jimenez working the body and head with strikes.
Jimenez slows the pace down.
Jimenez working the ground and pound from side control.
Jimenez happy to just control the position for now.
Jose Jimenez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jimenez lands a decent elbow from side control.
Power knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jimenez on the ground.#T4#
Jimenez lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Jimenez working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Jimenez throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Jimenez happy to just control the position for now.
Jimenez scoring with punches from side control.
Jimenez working the body and head with strikes.
Jimenez trying to control the action but Power is working from the bottom.
Power dodges the ground and pound from Jimenez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Jimenez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Max Power's cut.
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#
Power clobbers Jimenez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Power lands a nice shot to the body.
Jimenez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Power fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jimenez avoids it really well and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jimenez! But no joy.
Power lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jimenez at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Power looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jimenez!
You can see the frustration on Jimenez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Jimenez is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Jimenez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jimenez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jimenez is trying to control Power's posture but Power avoids it.
Jimenez is trying to get back to half guard.
Power trying to control the position but Jimenez is working away. #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.
Jimenez prevents Power from improving position.
Jimenez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Power wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jimenez stops Power from passing to mount.
The ground and pound from Power seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Jimenez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jimenez can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Jimenez sneaks back into half guard.
Jimenez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Power wants to take a breather but Jimenez is having none of it.
Power is really struggling to control Jimenez but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Power shoots in and drives through. Jimenez sprawls well.#TD#
Power gets the takedown into side control.
Jimenez tries to bench press Power off him but Power keeps the position.
Jimenez takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T4#
Power working the head and body with strikes.
Jimenez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Power landing a few strikes. #SUB#
Power is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jimenez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jimenez takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Jimenez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Power's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jimenez is not content to let Power control the position.
Max Power has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jose Jimenez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Power is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jimenez has managed to free his arm - good work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Max Power showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jimenez 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: HFA 7
Date: Jul 06, 2024

#R1#
Pierre avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Pierre throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pierre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diaz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Pierre misses with a series of wild punches.
Diaz seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Pierre throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diaz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pierre is fending him off so far but Diaz persists. Nope, Pierre circles away and we're back to standing.
Diaz takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Diaz throws a looping overhand right but Pierre ducks down to avoid it.
As Diaz backs off Pierre throws a huge counter combo but Diaz manages to avoid it all.
Andre Pierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Pierre, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diaz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diaz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pierre.
Diaz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jab from Pierre.#T1#
A right-left combo lands from Pierre.
Diaz moves out of range of the strikes.
A left and a right from Pierre both land. Nice combination.
Pierre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
Pierre lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Diaz backs up against the cage.
Pierre swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Pierre sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Diaz moves forwards but Pierre connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Diaz cracks Pierre with an open hand slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pierre swinging wildly here.
Diaz feinted with a counter takedown.
Pierre throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pierre thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pierre throws a right hand that Diaz ducks under and follows up with a left that Diaz also avoids with ease.
Diaz throwing a counter right hand but Pierre manages to avoid it.
Andre Pierre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Pierre scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Pierre looks winded!
Diaz lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Pierre connects with a looping right hand.
Diaz shoots for a double leg takedown but Pierre sprawls well. He's pushed Diaz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pierre is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nile Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz wants to clinch up but Pierre keeps it at a distance.
Good leg kick by Diaz.
Diaz misses with a head kick.
Diaz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pierre throws a series of punches but Diaz avoids them all with ease.
Pierre avoids a punch combination nicely.
A combination from Pierre does no damage.
Pierre throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #T3#
Some wild striking there from Pierre.
Pierre is working the combinations to good effect here.
Diaz scoring well with a low kick there.
Pierre fails to land with a series of punches.
Pierre slips a jab and a cross from Diaz.
Pierre misses with a double jab
and Diaz counters with a nice uppercut.
Diaz scores with a hook to the body. Pierre takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pierre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz misses the jab.
Diaz misses with a double jab.
Diaz connects with a jab.#T4#
Pierre scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pierre scores with a hook to the body. Diaz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pierre looks to land a combination but Diaz avoids it well.
Diaz lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from Pierre does no damage.
Pierre takes one to the side of the head.
Pierre looks to land a combination but Diaz avoids it well.
A punch combination from Diaz misses.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Pierre is just out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Pierre. Those never looked like landing.
Diaz looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pierre has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Pierre looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Pierre dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice shot by Diaz.
Pierre looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pierre misses with a combination
and Pierre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz misses with a two punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from Pierre. Those never looked like landing.
Pierre gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pierre moves away.
Pierre takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Diaz dodges the punch combination from Pierre.
Pierre swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Diaz counters with a nice uppercut.
No joy there for Pierre, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Andre Pierre seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pierre is breathing heavily.
Pierre rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diaz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pierre.
Pierre pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Diaz back to the cage. Pierre follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Diaz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pierre finds it's way round the side to connect with Diaz's head.
Pierre throws a nice looking combination but Diaz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Diaz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Pierre is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diaz.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pierre was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
Pierre walks into a left hand.
Diaz avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Pierre swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Diaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
A nice leg kick lands there from Diaz.
A punch combination from Diaz misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Diaz might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Pierre moved out of range.
Pierre looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diaz lands a jab to the head.
Diaz swinging wildly here.
Pierre misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Diaz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown but Pierre manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Diaz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A swing and a miss from Pierre.#T3#
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Diaz.
Pierre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Pierre shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Diaz eats them both and turns towards Pierre to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Pierre avoids the body shot from Diaz. #TD#
Diaz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pierre napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Diaz working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pierre can do anything to dispel that myth.
Diaz lands a decent elbow from side control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pierre is not content to let Diaz control the position.
Diaz in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T4##SUB#
Pierre is trying to stand and escape here. He's got onto all fours but that's just let Diaz take his back! Uh oh - Diaz has got a rear naked choke here! Pierre is forced to tap! It's all over! One monent is all it takes in this sport!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nile Diaz!

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

#R1#
Chase fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Weiss is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Weiss swinging wildly here.
Weiss shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Weiss moves in looking to clinch but Chase pushes him off.
Chase attempts a counter takedown but Weiss avoids it well and moves away.
Weiss throws a leg kick but Chase checks it.
Chase misses with a hook. Weiss ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Chase darts in and clinches Weiss up against the cage.#TD#
Chase works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Chase tries to free his leg and advance position but Weiss is retaining full guard.
Chase missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Weiss wants to get back to his feet but Chase is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Chase landing some decent shots from guard.
Chase postures up in Weiss's guard and throws a big left but Weiss blocks it. #T1#
Chase trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chase definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chase is looking to work some ground and pound but Weiss has wrist control.
Weiss working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chase.
Chase stands up over Weiss, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Chase with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chase lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Chase has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chase working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Weiss's head.
Weiss has momentary wrist control but Chase slips an elbow through the middle.
Chase looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chase trying to control the position from guard on top but Weiss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Chase passes into half guard.
Chase throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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. Chase connects with a nice short shot to Weiss's temple.
Weiss gets full guard.
Weiss controls Chase momentarily but Chase frees himself.
Chase throws an elbow that misses. Weiss uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chase's guard. Nice move by Weiss!#REVB#
Chase is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3##SUB#
Chase escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Weiss gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Chase looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Weiss has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Chase is proving hard to escape from.
Weiss stopping the sweep attempt from Chase.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chase has his foot on Weiss's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Weiss works his way back into a safe position though.
Weiss prevents Chase from getting back to his feet. #ES#
Chase kicks Weiss off and gets to his feet. #TD#
Chase bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Weiss sneaks out the side door and pushes Chase away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
A punch combination from Chase misses.
Chase is breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chase.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Austin Chase dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Chase throws a low kick, looking for Weiss's leg but Weiss calmly moves out of range.
Weiss tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Weiss tries to clinch but Chase is having none of it.
Chase feinted with a counter takedown.
Weiss doesn't manage to clinch there - Chase circles away.
Weiss wants to clinch but Chase slips to the side
enabling Chase to counter with a crisp jab.
Weiss attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Weiss tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Chase counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL#
Chase darts in and clinches Weiss up against the cage.
Chase has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Weiss after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weiss lands an elbow inside that Chase shrugs off. #CUT2#It looks like Austin Chase has been cut.
Weiss lands an elbow inside.
Weiss creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chase's defenses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Weiss.
Chase makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Weiss wants to break free but Chase has control. #T1#
Weiss trying to stall but Chase improves his position.
Chase looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Weiss gets underhooks to prevent Chase's takedown attempt.
Weiss lands an elbow inside that Chase shrugs off.
Weiss has had enough of the clinch but Chase keeps him there for the moment.
Chase goes for a takedown attempt but Weiss pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Austin Chase. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chase checks the leg kick nicely there.
Weiss uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chase. #CL2#
Weiss moves into the clinch successfully.
Weiss lands an elbow inside that Chase shrugs off.
Weiss stalling against the cage.
Nice elbow from Weiss. #BC#
Chase pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Austin Chase is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Weiss throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL2#
Weiss closes the distance and clinches.
Chase scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
Chase has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Weiss avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Weiss tries to stall but Chase uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Chase blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice elbow from Weiss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Weiss pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chase misses the shot to the body.
Chase throws a body punch but Weiss moves out of range.
Weiss moves in looking to clinch but Chase pushes him off.
Weiss wants to clinch.
Chase was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Weiss tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chase paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chase misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Weiss tries to clinch there but Chase circles away. #T3#
Weiss wants to clinch up but Chase keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Weiss closes the distance and clinches.
Weiss lands an elbow just above Chase 's eye.
Chase has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Weiss is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Weiss manages to break the clinch.
Weiss tries to close the distance and clinch but Chase swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Weiss looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Weiss wants to clinch.
Chase half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice shot lands for Chase.
Weiss tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chase swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
Weiss tries to clinch up.
Chase circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Chase wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chase avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Weiss misses with a low kick as Chase jumps back.
Chase swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Weiss doesn't manage to clinch there - Chase circles away.
Weiss tries to close the distance and clinch but Chase swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chase feinted with a counter takedown.
Chase avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Weiss is looking to clinch but Chase is avoiding it.
Chase changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Weiss tries to clinch up but Chase circles away and keeps his distance.
Weiss doesn't manage to clinch there - Chase circles away.
Weiss fails with an attempt to clinch.
Weiss throws a lazy head kick
and Chase counters with a stiff right hand.
Weiss misses with a series of wild punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Evan Weiss will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Austin Chase's cut.
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##TD#
Chase drives through with a takedown into Weiss's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Weiss trying to control the position.
Chase pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Weiss is keeping the position for now.
Chase trying to control but Weiss is working from the bottom.
Chase lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chase prevents Weiss from getting back to his feet.
Chase pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Weiss is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chase scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Weiss looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Weiss is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chase is controlling him.
Chase is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Weiss not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chase looking to pass the guard.
Chase lands a couple of elbows.
Chase is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chase working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Chase chips away with some ground and pound.
Weiss takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chase landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Chase looking to pass the guard.
Chase working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chase accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chase throws a big elbow that misses.
Chase looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Chase 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.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Chase postures up. #T3#
Weiss preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chase shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Weiss but Weiss pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Weiss has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD#
Chase has Weiss pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Chase pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Weiss tumbling to the mat - Chase dives into Weiss's guard.
Weiss is looking to stand back up but Chase counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Weiss.
Chase slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
Weiss is trying to control but can't.
Weiss is staying active underneath Chase, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Weiss looks like he's trying to stand up.
Weiss wants to get back to full guard.
Weiss is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ground and pound from Chase.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Chase is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Weiss sees it coming and defends easily.
Chase throwing shots but Weiss is blocking nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Austin Chase showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chase 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Austin Chase!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 05, 2024

#R1#
Drye looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kikic is fending him off so far but Drye persists. Nope, Kikic circles away and we're back to standing.
Kikic tries to bum rush Drye with a series of wild strikes but Drye uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Kikic takes the fight into the clinch.
Kikic prevents the takedown attempt. #BC#
Kikic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kikic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kikic tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Drye misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Drye fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ludovit Kikic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fon Drye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drye throws a head kick but Kikic moves out of range.
Kikic throws the kick towards the body but Drye avoids it.
Drye feints the counter takedown.
Jab from Kikic.#T1##CL2#
Drye instigates a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC#
Kikic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Kikic tries to keep at a distance but Drye has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kikic tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Drye just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Kikic lands a takedown into guard.
Drye controls Kikic momentarily but Kikic frees himself.
Kikic is looking to stand up but Drye won't let him.
Kikic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kikic sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Kikic has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Drye is proving hard to escape from.
Kikic wants to control from the top but Drye keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Drye displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kikic. #CL#
Kikic darts in and clinches Drye up against the cage.#T3#
Kikic tries for a takedown. No joy.
Drye wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kikic has him pressed against the cage.
Drye is trying to break the clinch but Kikic is controlling him.
Drye working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Kikic wants the takedown. Drye is fighting it off but Kikic persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Drye's guard against the cage.
Kikic tries to free his leg and advance position but Drye is retaining full guard.
Kikic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kikic trying to control the position from guard on top but Drye is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kikic landing some decent shots from guard.
Drye looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kikic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Drye on the ground.#T4#
Drye working a defensive guard here. #ES2#
Drye manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Drye is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kikic gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Drye drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kikic pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kikic closes this distance looking for a takedown but Drye circles away.
As Kikic backs off Drye throws a huge counter combo but Kikic manages to avoid it all.
Drye doesn't manage to clinch there - Kikic circles away.
Kikic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Drye pinned against the cage. Drye gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kikic throws a head kick but Drye moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ludovit Kikic dominated that round.
That's time! Kikic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Drye walks into a jab.#CUT#It looks like Fon Drye has been cut.
Drye throws a nice looking combination but Kikic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kikic misses with a head kick.
Drye fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Drye rushes Kikic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kikic looking for a takedown. #BC#
Kikic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kikic tries to work over Drye's front leg with a kick but Drye checks it.
Drye throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drye misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kikic appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL2#
Drye has managed to clinch. #TD2#
Drye decides to pull guard.
Kikic won't allow Drye to sweep him here. #T1#
Kikic wants to control from the top but Drye keeps moving.
Kikic postures up.
Kikic throws a strike but Drye rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Drye stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kikic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Drye preventing the sweep.
Kikic wants to get back to his feet but Drye is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SU2#
Drye gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T2#
Kikic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Drye as he avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Drye on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Drye has his takedown stuffed
letting Kikic counter with a right hand.
No luck for Drye with that takedown attempt.
Ludovit Kikic is winning the standup battle so far.
Drye is breathing heavily.
A head kick by Drye misses
and Kikic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Drye shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kikic pinned against the cage. Kikic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ludovit Kikic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fon Drye.
Kikic throws a powerful right kick. Drye tried to block low but the kick was high! Drye was taken right off of his feet! Kikic jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ludovit Kikic!

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#
Chase looks to land a combination but San avoids it well. #TD2#
Chase shoots in and bounces San off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Chase avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chase in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chase's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chase must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Chase postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! San is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Chase, into his guard. #REVR#
San is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
San advances to half guard. #T1#
San lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
San wants to work for an arm triangle but Chase is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
San maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Chase could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but San has cracked it and Chase is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by San!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Luffy San!
After winning the bout, Luffy San thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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

#R1#
Ngata shoots in for a takedown but Jimenez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jimenez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ngata momentarily. #CL#
Ngata has managed to clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Ngata.
Jimenez can't break the clinch.
Ngata gets underhooks to prevent Jimenez's takedown attempt.
Jimenez digs a right hand into Ngata's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ngata's gas tank. #TD#
Ngata pulls guard.
Jimenez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ngata lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngata looking to pass the guard.
Ngata stopping the sweep attempt from Jimenez.#T1#
Ngata is in close to Jimenez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jimenez looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jimenez wants to stand and escape but Ngata is having none of it.
Ngata won't allow Jimenez to sweep him here.
Jimenez looking to control.
Ngata lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ngata sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jimenez controls Ngata momentarily but Ngata frees himself. #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.
Ngata not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB#
Ngata 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. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ngata looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jimenez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jimenez wants to clinch.
Ngata shoots in for a double leg but Jimenez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T3#
Jimenez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A punch combination from Ngata misses.
Jimenez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#TD#
Ngata darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jimenez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ngata is working away from the top position though.
Jimenez flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Ngata wants to work for an arm triangle but Jimenez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jimenez tries to kick Ngata off but Ngata keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Jimenez tries to roll over but Ngata keeps him under control.
Jimenez is looking to escape.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ngata in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Ngata closes the distance and clinches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC2#
Jimenez breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sato Ngata dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Ngata closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ngata looking to throw knees to the head but Jimenez is blocking nicely.
Ngata tries to break free but Jimenez pushes him back against the cage.
Ngata is stalling here.
A head punch on the inside from Jimenez fails to land. #TD#
Ngata has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jimenez uses from the top position.
Jimenez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ngata tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jimenez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ngata swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jimenez wants to control from the top but Ngata keeps moving.
Ngata is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jimenez can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimenez with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Jimenez won't allow Ngata to sweep him here.
Ngata keeping moving, preventing Jimenez from controlling successfully.
Jimenez throws an elbow that misses. Ngata uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jimenez's guard. Nice move by Ngata!#REVR#
Jimenez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jimenez controls Ngata momentarily but Ngata frees himself.
Ngata stopping the sweep attempt from Jimenez.
Ngata controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ngata works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jimenez wants to improve his position but Ngata is controlling well. #T2#
Ngata is pressing down on Jimenez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jimenez is holding on for now.
Jimenez tries to get to full guard but Ngata has control of the leg.
Jimenez wants to get back to full guard but Ngata has passed into side control.
Jimenez is trying to get back to half guard.
Ngata wants to control but Jimenez is keeping him busy. #T3#
Jimenez wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ngata wants to clinch up but Jimenez keeps it at a distance.
Jimenez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ngata tries to clinch there but Jimenez circles away. #TD#
Ngata closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ngata lands in his opponent's guard.#SU#
Ngata stands up from Jimenez's guard - Ngata perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jimenez is breathing heavily.#T4#
Jimenez avoids the head kick by Ngata.
Ngata throws a right hand that Jimenez ducks under and follows up with a left that Jimenez also avoids with ease.
Ngata steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jimenez. That one must have hurt.
Ngata just misses with a punch to the body.
Jimenez tries to bum rush Ngata with a series of wild strikes but Ngata uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ngata tries for a takedown but Jimenez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jimenez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ngata defends it well.
Jimenez throws the left hand but Ngata avoids the punch easily.
Ngata half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ngata darts in trying to clinch
and Jimenez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sato Ngata 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#
Ngata tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Jimenez counters with a shoot takedown. Ngata fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB#
Ngata is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ngata manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jimenez manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Ngata looking to pass the guard.
Jimenez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimenez controls Ngata momentarily but Ngata frees himself.
Ngata prevents Jimenez from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Ngata won't allow Jimenez to sweep him here.
Jimenez wants to improve his position but instead Ngata has moved into half guard.
Ngata is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jimenez tries to roll over but Ngata keeps him under control.
Jimenez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ngata takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#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.
Ngata tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Jimenez.
Jimenez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jimenez is trying to maintain the position but Ngata is very close to passing his half guard.
Jimenez trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Sato Ngata overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ngata takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Ngata wants to finish this one by submission but Jimenez is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ngata. #T3#
Ngata avoids the attempt from Jimenez to control.
Jimenez tries to control the position but Ngata now has his back. #SUB#
Ngata looking for the RNC.
Jimenez is in bad spot here. #SUB#
Jimenez is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Ngata gets his way!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Ngata will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jimenez trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T4#
Jimenez tries to roll but Ngata sticks to his back.
Jimenez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ngata. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Jimenez preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ngata.
Ngata biding his time, controlling Jimenez.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jimenez is trapped and Ngata is scoring with shots to the head and body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sato Ngata showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ngata, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 17, 2024

#R1##TD#
Chase drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Chase looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Chase in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chase lands some shots froms side control.
Mcmahon is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Chase is controlling him well.
Chase lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mcmahon taking a bit of punishment here - Chase scoring with strikes.
Mcmahon wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Chase lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mcmahon down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chase wants to control but Mcmahon is keeping him busy.
Chase landing strikes.
Chase in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T1#
Mcmahon is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Chase moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Chase lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mcmahon down. #SUB#
Chase is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mcmahon has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mcmahon takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Mcmahon wants to get back to his feet.
Mcmahon takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chase working the head and body with strikes. #ROC#Mcmahon is rocked!
Chase lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Mcmahon is still in real trouble! Can Chase finish him?
Chase scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Mcmahon is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Chase can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Austin Chase!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 14, 2024

#R1#
A punch combination from Chase misses.
Roman Hayes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Chase. No joy for Hayes on that attempt.
Hayes throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#CL2#
and Chase counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hayes taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hayes misses with a punch to the body.
Hayes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hayes is working for takedown but Chase is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Hayes. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Chase has clasped his hands together around Hayes's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Chase misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hayes is working to avoid the ground and pound but Chase connects with a decent elbow.
Chase throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Chase lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hayes down.
Chase is chipping away with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hayes gets back to half guard.
Chase working over Hayes with some ground and pound. Hayes looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1#
Chase wants to take a breather but Hayes is having none of it.
Chase looks to land a strike but Hayes avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Chase chips away with some ground and pound.
Chase keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hayes's head.#SUB#
Hayes looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Chase is defending well. Hayes quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Chase has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Hayes celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roman Hayes!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 13, 2024

#R1#
Scub lands a nice shot to the body.
Scub throws a series of punches but Diaz avoids them all with ease.
Diaz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Scub counters with a right hand to the body.
Diaz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Diaz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Scub to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Nile Diaz has been cut.#KD2#
Scub feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Diaz sprawling to the canvas! Diaz rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Scub finish him?! #ROC2#Diaz is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz is aggressively charging in as Scub backs up avoiding any damage. Scub tosses out a jab and Diaz runs right into it face first! Diaz is out cold! Scub dropped down on all fours and is barking in Diaz's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Stec Scub!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 13, 2024

#R1#
Jab, jab by Jimenez - just one landing. #CUT2#It looks like Jose Caceres has been cut.
Caceres fails with the takedown
and Jimenez counters with a nice uppercut.
Caceres ducks right into an uppercut from Jimenez.
Caceres tries for a takedown but Jimenez circles away easily
and Jimenez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Caceres tries for a takedown but Jimenez circles away easily
and Jimenez counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Caceres. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Caceres tries for a takedown but Jimenez circles away easily
and Caceres takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jimenez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Caceres is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Jimenez looking to score a takedown here. Caceres is defending well but Jimenez drives through and ends up in Caceres's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jimenez sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Jimenez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jimenez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jimenez with a nice head shot there.
Jimenez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#CUT2#Jose Caceres's cut is getting worse.
Jimenez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Caceres. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jimenez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jimenez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#CUT2#Jeez, Jose Caceres's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jose Jimenez!

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