Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: NYF Fight Night 57
Date: Jan 29, 2025

#R1##CL#
Clay clinches.
Nielsen is trying to push Clay away but Clay has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Clay breaks the clinch.
Nielsen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Clay swats away the attempt to clinch by Nielsen.
Nielsen throws a head kick that misses.
Clay seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Clay showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nielsen. #CL#
Clay forces Nielsen back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielsen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Clay gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nielsen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD#
Clay lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Nielsen makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nielsen is looking to clinch but Clay is avoiding it.
It looked like Clay was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nielsen.#T1##TD#
Clay throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nielsen was covering up waiting for the punch and Clay finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Nielsen wriggles free and stands up. #CL#
Clay forces Nielsen back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Clay breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
Nielsen feints and as Clay raises his hands in defense, Nielsen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2#
Nielsen decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Nielsen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Clay went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD#
Clay closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nielsen's guard.

Nielsen has his feet on Clay's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T2#
Clay misses with a head kick. #TD2#
Nielsen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Clay manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Clay manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Clay is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nielsen looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Clay counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Clay.
Nielsen controls Clay momentarily but Clay frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clay won't allow Nielsen to sweep him here.
Nielsen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Clay wanted to stand there but Nielsen had control of the position.
Nielsen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nielsen controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nielsen is on top in guard. #REVB#
Clay being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Clay has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Nielsen is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Clay.
Clay is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Nielsen is trying to get an arm triangle but Clay is defending well. #SUB2#
Nielsen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mathew Nielsen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Clay moves out of range of the strikes.
Nielsen looks to clinch
and Clay counters with a one-two to the body.
Nielsen blocks a head kick by Clay. #CL2#
Clay gets tackled into the cage by Nielsen. Nielsen maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Nielsen is trying to trip Clay. He has hold of a leg but Clay is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Nielsen persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Clay has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Nielsen has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nielsen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Clay is keeping busy.
Nielsen is trying to force a seperation but Clay has the dominant position.#BC#
Clay breaks the clinch.
Nielsen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nielsen throws a head kick but Clay moves out of range.
Nielsen with a poor takedown
and Clay counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T1#
Clay throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nielsen is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Nielsen closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Clay breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nielsen has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Clay counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SU#
Nielsen is working an open guard so Clay takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
Clay shoots in and gets a takedown into Nielsen's guard.
Nielsen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nielsen wants to stand and escape but Clay is having none of it.
Clay tries to free his leg and advance position but Nielsen is retaining full guard.
Clay looking to sit in guard and control but Nielsen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Clay knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nielsen on the ground.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clay avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nielsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Clay is retaining full guard.
Nielsen 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.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Clay keeps moving.
Nielsen tries to stand but Clay is controlling from the bottom.
Nielsen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Nielsen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SU2#
Nielsen gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL2#
Nielsen rushes Clay and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Clay pulls guard successfully.
Nielsen stands and throws Clay's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nielsen trying to control the position but Clay is working away. #T4#
Nielsen working the body and head with strikes.
Nielsen trying to control the position but Clay is working away.
Clay gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Nielsen landing strikes from the mount and Clay is in trouble!
Nielsen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Clay blocking the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ross Clay will probably get the nod.
That's time! Clay's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3##TD#
Clay feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Nielsen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Clay wants to control but Nielsen is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Nielsen seems to be looking for submissions.
Clay is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielsen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SU2#
Nielsen stands up and beckons Clay to join him on the feet. #T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nielsen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Clay has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Clay and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nielsen dives in for a single leg takedown but Clay sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nielsen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nielsen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2#
Clay gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SU2#
Nielsen stands and steps away. Clay gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ross Clay is winning the standup battle so far.
Nielsen doesn't manage to clinch there - Clay circles away. #TD2#
Nielsen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Nielsen seems to be working for a kimura but Clay defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Nielsen tries to stand but can't do so whilst Clay controls his leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nielsen in particular looking to stall.
Clay wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
Nielsen controlling the action here.
Mathew Nielsen has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Nielsen is looking for a kimura here.
Nielsen trying to control the pace.
Clay is looking to control Nielsen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Clay avoid being mounted?#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Nielsen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nielsen is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nielsen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mathew Nielsen!
In defeat, Ross Clay stepped up to the mic, saying 'I really don't know how to feel, it was a good fight.. a very good fight and I think we both showed our best side out there. I hope I can come back stronger.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 22, 2025

#R1#
Baker tries to clinch up but Haynes circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice body kick from Haynes.
Haynes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Baker fails to land with a series of punches. #CL#
Haynes clinches with his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haynes.
Baker tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Baker has Haynes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Haynes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Haynes has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Baker uses from the top position.
Baker would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haynes is adopting a defensive guard.
Baker trying to control the position from guard on top but Haynes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Baker tries to stand but Haynes is controlling from the bottom.
Haynes wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Baker is now in half guard.
Haynes trying to control from the bottom.
Baker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Haynes wants to get back to his feet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SU2#
Baker decides to return to a standing position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Baker slaps away a takedown attempt from Haynes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Haynes has his takedown stuffed
and Baker counters with a one-two to the body.
Baker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Haynes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rojesterman Haynes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baker misses with a head kick.
Haynes misses with a body shot.
Haynes tries to work over Baker's front leg with a kick but Baker checks it. #CL#
Haynes moves into the clinch.#BC#
Haynes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3##TD2#
Baker shoots in and bounces Haynes off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Haynes kicks Baker off and gets to his feet.
Haynes throws a head kick that misses.
Haynes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Baker defends it nicely.
Baker tries to counter with a clinch but Haynes shakes him off and moves away.
Haynes is breathing heavily.
Haynes tries to clinch but Baker is having none of it.
Baker shoots for a takedown but Haynes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Baker moves into the clinch successfully.
Baker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T4#
Haynes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Baker just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Baker pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baker 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.
Baker keeping moving, preventing Haynes from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Baker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Haynes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Baker has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Baker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sean Baker will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Haynes misses with a head kick.
Baker tries to counter by closing the distance.
Baker shoots for a takedown but Haynes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Baker tries to land a front kick but Haynes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Haynes is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Baker.#CL#
Haynes rushes Baker and presses him up against the cage.
Baker takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT#It looks like Sean Baker has been cut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
Haynes breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Baker bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Haynes bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haynes dives in and grabs Baker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Baker pushes down on Haynes's head and hops out.
Baker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Haynes defends it nicely.#T1#
A low kick from Baker is predictable there
and Haynes counters with a straight right hand.
Haynes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
Haynes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Baker, pushing him back against the cage.
Haynes jumps guard but Baker turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Haynes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Haynes throws a head kick but Baker moves out of range.
Haynes tries to close the distance and clinch but Baker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Baker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Haynes counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Haynes.
Rojesterman Haynes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Baker.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T2#
Baker looking for a takedown. #BC#
Haynes manages to break the clinch.
Haynes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baker can do to turn this around?
Haynes has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Baker moves into the clinch.
Haynes being controlled against the cage.
Haynes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Baker pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Haynes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Baker fails with the takedown.
Baker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Haynes avoids the head kick by Baker.
Haynes tries to counter with a takedown but Baker is quick to defend against it.
Haynes misses with a head kick.
Haynes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baker.
Haynes went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Baker with a poor takedown
and Haynes counters with a two punch combo.
Haynes keeps the fight on the outside.
Haynes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Baker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Haynes.#T4#
Haynes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Baker doesn't manage to clinch there - Haynes circles away.
Haynes misses with a leg kick. #TD2#
Haynes gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Baker to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Baker trying to control but Haynes is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Haynes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Baker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Baker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Baker works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rojesterman Haynes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sean Baker's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Baker looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Baker tries to stand but can't do so whilst Haynes controls his leg.
Haynes moves into full guard.
Haynes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Baker is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haynes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sean Baker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Haynes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Baker is one step ahead there. #T1#
Haynes has a closed guard, preventing Baker from standing up.
Baker sitting in guard here, content to control.
Baker is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A head kick misses from Baker.
Haynes is looking to clinch but Baker is avoiding it.
Baker tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Haynes defends well and Baker ends up having to push Haynes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Haynes tries to clinch there but Baker circles away.
Rojesterman Haynes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Haynes drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Baker throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Haynes prevents Baker from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Baker has his foot on Haynes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Haynes works his way back into a safe position though.
Baker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Haynes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Baker on the ground.
Baker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Haynes being controlled here momentarily.
Haynes throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Baker pulls Haynes in to control the position.
Baker is trying to keep Haynes in close. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Baker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haynes was well out of range. Poor timing from Baker.
Haynes blocks a low kick nicely.
Haynes keeps the fight on the outside.
Haynes stuffs the takedown attempt from Baker. Baker gets slowly back to his feet. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Haynes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Haynes shoots in and drives through. Baker sprawls well.#CL2#
Baker instigates a clinch. #TD#
Haynes has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Baker regains guard immediately. #SUB2#
Baker is looking for a triangle but Haynes pushes his legs off easily.
Haynes trying to control the position from guard on top but Baker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sean Baker.
I think Baker has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Baker!
During a confident post fight interview, Sean Baker thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 14, 2025

#R1#
Sloof fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Baker moves into range and clinches up with Sloof.
Sloof drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sloof drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Baker gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hendri Sloof. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sloof is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Baker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sloof is trying hard to land a takedown here. Baker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Baker fails to land the takedown.
Sloof feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Sloof shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Baker defends it nicely.
Baker misses with a double jab.
Sloof throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Baker's waist but Baker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sloof off to one side.
Baker has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Baker clinches.
Sloof is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Sloof pulls guard effortlessly.
Baker's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Sloof wants to sweep here but Baker controlling him for the moment. #SU2#
Baker gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL2#
Baker closes the distance and clinches.
Baker prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sloof changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Baker fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Baker misses with an uppercut.
Sloof changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sloof takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT2#It looks like Hendri Sloof has been cut.#T3#
Baker fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sloof has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Baker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Baker taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Baker tries to land knees in the clinch but Sloof avoids the damage to the body.
Sloof tries to score a body lock takedown but Baker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Baker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sloof. #T4#
Baker tries to land knees in the clinch but Sloof avoids the damage to the body.
Baker prevents the takedown attempt.
Sloof blocks the elbow strike.
Baker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sloof jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Baker walks away with a smile on his face. Sloof gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Baker has Sloof up against the cage in a clinch. #TD2#
Baker works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Baker decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sloof moves out of range as Baker throws a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Baker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hendri Sloof'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#
Baker shoots for a double leg takedown but Sloof sprawls well. He's pushed Baker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Baker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sloof swivels and escapes.
Sloof shoots in and drives through. Baker sprawls well.
Sloof shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and Baker decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sloof's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baker slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Baker is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sloof is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloof looking for a sweep but Baker has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T1#
Baker in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Sloof tries to hold on but Baker postures up.
Baker controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sloof is trying desperately to improve position.
Baker pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Baker controlling the pace for now. #T2#
Baker landing shots from mount.
Baker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sloof tries to reverse the position but Baker maintains control.
Sloof tries to control the position but Baker now has his back. #SUB2#
Baker is looking for the choke from the back position but Sloof is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Sloof won't enjoy being in this position. Baker looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Sloof is tapping - it's over boys! Baker picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sean Baker!
A victorious Sean Baker thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: JF 48 - Jacobs' Open the Gate?
Date: Jan 08, 2025

#R1#
Soibler on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD#
Baker is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Soibler's half guard.
Baker performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Baker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Soibler tries to kick Baker off but Baker keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker content to control rather than advance.
Baker's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
Baker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Soibler does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Baker trying to mount his opponent but Soibler defends it.
Soibler tries to get to full guard but Baker has control of the leg.
Well, if Baker is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Baker shoots in for a takedown but Soibler shows good takedown defense.
Baker throws a wild body kick that Soibler sees coming a mile off.
Baker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Soibler sprawls well. Soibler wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Baker gets slowly back to his feet.
Soibler is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Soibler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Baker throws a low kick but Soibler moves out of range easily.
Baker avoids the body shot from Soibler.
Soibler lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Baker looks for a takedown but Soibler sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Baker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soibler closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Soibler misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Baker shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Soibler wants to improve his position but Baker is controlling well. #T3##SUB#
Baker wants to work for an arm triangle but Soibler is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Soibler pushes Baker off looking to stand but Baker dives back in and keeps control.
Baker is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Soibler is looking to escape.
Soibler is looking to improve his position.
Baker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Soibler wants to control but Baker is keeping busy. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Soibler wants to improve his position but Baker is controlling well.
Soibler trying to hold on to Baker's head to control him but Baker postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Baker has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Baker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Soibler stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Soibler wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice body punch from Soibler.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soibler throws a series of punches but Baker moves out of range.
Soibler lands with a shot to the body.
Soibler is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD#
Baker shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Soibler's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jordan Soibler will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Soibler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Baker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Soibler connects with a single shot there.
Soibler scores with a jab to the jaw.
Baker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Baker walks into a stiff left hand from Soibler.
Baker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soibler uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL#
Soibler tries to keep at a distance but Baker has taken the fight into the clinch.
Baker is pressed up against the cage. Soibler has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Baker down to the mat. Baker avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T1##TD#
Baker feints and as Soibler raises his hands in defense, Baker changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Soibler keeping full guard, as Baker tries to pass.
Soibler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Baker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Soibler looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Soibler 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.
Baker passes into half guard. #T2#
Baker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Baker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Soibler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Baker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Soibler's head.
Still in half guard, Baker seems content to control.
Soibler trying to control but Baker postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Baker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Soibler.
Baker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Soibler punishes Baker's body with a nice straight punch.
A left lands for Soibler.
Soibler throws a leg kick #TD#
and Baker decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Soibler's guard.
Baker wants to stand but Soibler is controlling his posture from full guard.
Baker slips nicely into half guard.
Soibler trying to control but Baker postures up.
Soibler wants to improve his position but Baker is controlling well. #T4#
Baker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Baker prevents Soibler from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soibler is refusing to be controlled, as Baker sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soibler looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jordan Soibler will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Baker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Soibler blocks a head kick by Baker.
Baker slips a jab and a cross from Soibler.
Soibler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Soibler throws a hook but Baker avoids it easily.
Soibler scores with a nice right hand. #CL#
Baker clinches.
Soibler is trying to push Baker away but Baker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD#
Baker drags the fight down to the ground.
Baker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soibler is looking to advance position but Baker has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Soibler wants to hold on but Baker pushes him away.#T1#
Baker controlling the pace for now.
Soibler is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Baker controlling from mount.
Further stalling from Baker.
Baker trying to control but Soibler is having none of it. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Baker content just to control the position here.
Baker scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Soibler?
Baker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Soibler tries to hold on but Baker pushes him away.
Baker looking to control and managing it successfully.
Soibler is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Baker wants to stand but Soibler is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Soibler is squirming around, avoiding Baker's attempts to control the action.
Baker is really struggling to control Soibler but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Baker lands a big elbow.
Baker controlling his opponent.
Soibler is trying to escape the mount. #T4#
Baker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Baker lands a nice shot to the head.
Soibler is looking to improve his position but Baker isn't that keen on the idea.
Baker working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baker is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Soibler can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Sean Baker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jordan Soibler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Baker pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Baker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Soibler has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 06, 2025

#R1##TD#
Baker drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Cammareri looks winded!
Baker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SU#
Cammareri is working an open guard so Baker takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
Baker gets the takedown into side control.
Cammareri wants to get back to his feet but Baker is dominant here and he's now got Cammareri's back!
Cammareri really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Baker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Baker scores with punches from the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Baker is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Cammareri is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sean Baker!
During a confident post fight interview, Sean Baker thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 05, 2025

#R1#
Jab by Yurchon.
Yurchon lands a lovely overhand right.
Yurchon scores with a body shot. #TD2#
Horton shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Horton throwing shots but Yurchon is blocking nicely.
Horton wants to free his trapped foot but Yurchon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Horton is looking to take a break and control but Yurchon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Horton stops Yurchon from getting back to his feet.
Yurchon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Horton. #T1#
Yurchon is refusing to be controlled, as Horton sits in half guard.
Yurchon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Horton on the ground.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Yurchon won't allow Horton to pass to mount. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Horton wants to clinch.
Horton fails with the takedown.
Yurchon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nazar Yurchon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horton walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Horton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yurchon.
Horton tries to counter with a clinch but Yurchon shakes him off and moves away.#T2#
Horton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Yurchon leaves Horton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Yurchon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Horton tries to clinch up but Yurchon circles away and keeps his distance.
Yurchon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yurchon lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yurchon punishes Horton's body with a nice straight punch.
Yurchon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Horton looks winded!
Yurchon throws a good cross that connects.
Horton throws a body kick that misses.
Yurchon lands with a cross.
A left lands for Yurchon.
Nice straight punches there by Yurchon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yurchon.
Yurchon jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #ROC#Horton is rocked!
Yurchon shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Horton takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Yurchon sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Horton bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nazar Yurchon!
An out of breath Nazar Yurchon thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 02, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Baker looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Baker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Baker pushes down on Lenkov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lenkov tries to roll over but Baker keeps him under control.
Lenkov trying to hold on to Baker's head to control him but Baker postures up.
Baker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lenkov is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lenkov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lenkov.
Baker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Let's hope that Baker has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
Lenkov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Baker has picked Lenkov up and slammed him! Lenkov can't keep hold of the triangle and Baker manages to pass to side control!#T1#
Lenkov is trying to control Baker's posture but Baker avoids it.
Baker controls the position.
Lenkov manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Lenkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Baker controlling the pace. #SUB#
Lenkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Baker pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lenkov tries to get to full guard but Baker has control of the leg. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Baker is looking for a kimura but Lenkov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Baker to get the leverage. #SUB#
Lenkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Baker pulls his head out easily.
Lenkov wants to control but Baker is keeping busy. #SUB#
Lenkov with the active half guard here but Baker passes nicely into side control.
Baker working the ground and pound from side control.
Baker is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lenkov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Lenkov tries to bench press Baker off him but Baker keeps the position.
Baker scoring with punches from side control. #T3#
Baker misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #SU2#
Baker stands up.
Lenkov throws a shot from downtown. Baker moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
Baker gets a double leg takedown into Lenkov's guard.#SUB#
Lenkov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Lenkov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Baker passes into half guard. #SUB#
Lenkov has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Baker escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Baker!
Lenkov tries to bench press Baker off him but Baker keeps the position. #T4#
Lenkov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Lenkov looking for submissions off his back.
Baker is controlling the pace.
Lenkov is trying to control but can't.
Baker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Lenkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Baker pulls his head out easily.
Baker works his way into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Baker dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Baker darts in and clinches Lenkov up against the cage.#TD2#
Baker gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Lenkov looking for submissions off his back.
Lenkov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Lenkov looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Baker is defending well. Lenkov quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Baker has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Lenkov celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andriy Lenkov!
A very excited looking Andriy Lenkov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 01, 2025

#R1#
Lutz throws a right and a left that Marquez avoids nicely.
Marquez tries to counter by closing the distance.
Marquez looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Lutz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#It looks like Dominic Marquez has been cut.
Lutz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lutz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lutz cracks Marquez's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Marquez slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Lutz can do further damage! This one is done, son!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zayne Lutz!
Zayne Lutz seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 01, 2025

#R1#
Carney fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Horton avoids it really well and circles away.
Horton wants to clinch up but Carney keeps it at a distance.
Carney throws a front kick that sends Horton stumbling back into the cage.
Carney shoots for a double leg takedown but Horton sprawls well. He's pushed Carney's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Carney moves into the clinch successfully.
Carney with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #TD#
Carney manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Horton wants to control from the top but Carney keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Carney tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Carney is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Horton is controlling him.
Horton trying to control but Carney is working from the bottom.
Horton wants to stand but Carney has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Carney keeping moving, preventing Horton from controlling successfully.
Horton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carney swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Carney misses with a jab, cross combination. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Carney enables Horton to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Carney manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Horton trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Carney manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Horton throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Horton 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.#SUB#
Carney drops back, looking for a kneebar! Horton looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Horton looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Horton! #REVB#
Horton controls the position.#T3#
Horton gets to mount! Carney was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Carney is just holding on here. Horton manages to take his back.
Carney is trying to remain composed but Horton is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Horton misses with an elbow to the head. #SUB2#
Horton has managed to slip his arm under Carney's chin. This could be all over... yep, Carney is tapping out! Submission win for Horton.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Arthur Horton!

Event: Conquest XIX
Date: Dec 14, 2024

#R1#
A nice leg kick from Bingle, right into the meat of the thigh.
Marquez looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#KD2#
Bingle lands a big head kick that sends Marquez tumbling to the mat! Bingle takes a step backwards and waves Marquez back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Dominic Marquez has been cut.
Marquez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Marquez walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Marquez limp body while Bingle jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daquavious Bingle!
A relieved looking Daquavious Bingle thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: NYF Fight Night 51
Date: Dec 11, 2024

#R1#
Nielsen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Devaney throws a push kick but Nielsen slaps the foot to one side.
Nielsen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Devaney punishes Nielsen's body with a nice straight punch.
Devaney throws a push kick but Nielsen slaps the foot to one side.
Devaney throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD2#
Devaney gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nielsen showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Nielsen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Devaney manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nielsen has Devaney in his guard.#REVR#
Nielsen has control of Devaney's left arm, preventing Devaney from doing any damage. #T1#
Nielsen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nielsen is looking to stand up but Devaney isn't so interested in that idea.
Nielsen looking to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nielsen holds on and takes a little breather. #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.
Nielsen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Nielsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Devaney is retaining full guard.
Nielsen is still trying to improve position.
Nielsen trying to control but Devaney is working from the bottom.
Devaney knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nielsen on the ground.#SUB2#
Nielsen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nielsen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Devaney looking to control. #T3#
Nielsen looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A head kick misses from Nielsen.
Devaney moves into range and connects with a jab.
Devaney scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nielsen doesn't seem bothered though.
Devaney stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T4#
Nielsen misses with a body kick.
Devaney lands a right hook to the body.
Devaney definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nielsen tries for a takedown but Devaney sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nielsen looks winded!#KD#
Devaney lands a left and a right that send Nielsen crashing to the mat, dazed. Devaney thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Nielsen is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Mathew Nielsen has been cut.
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!
Nielsen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#KD#
Devaney feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Nielsen sprawling to the canvas! Nielsen rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Devaney finish him?!
Nielsen is still on wobbly legs! Can Devaney finish him?
Rory Devaney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Devaney steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Nielsen is out on his feet! Devaney sets himself and nearly takes Nielsen's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rory Devaney!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 08, 2024

#R1#
The fighters circling - Medza throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD2#
Horton dives in and scores a takedown into Medza's guard.
Medza is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Horton dives into side control. #REVR#
Medza avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Horton.
Horton just content to control the position.
Horton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Horton misses with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Horton stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Medza takes a swing at Horton's ribcage but misses.
Medza with a jab.#TD2#
Medza gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Horton to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T1#
Horton controls from within his opponent's guard.
Medza is looking to stand up but Horton isn't so interested in that idea.
Medza can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Horton controls the pace.
Horton trying to control but Medza is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Horton drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Horton as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Medza screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Horton! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Arthur Horton!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 08, 2024

#R1#
Grayson misses with a few strikes there.
Grayson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baker circles away quickly and effectively.
Grayson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Baker. #CL2#
Baker instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Baker breaks from the clinch.
Grayson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grayson scores with a jab. Baker acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #TD2#
Baker closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Grayson did well to prevent Baker getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Baker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baker controlling the action here. #T1#
Grayson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Baker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Baker is working for a kimura but Grayson is defending it quite comfortably.
Well, if Baker is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#ES#
Grayson kicks Baker off and gets back to his feet.
Baker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grayson.
Grayson misses with a wild combination.
Grayson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Grayson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Grayson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Baker.#T3##TD2#
Baker gets a takedown into half guard.

Grayson kicks off Baker and gets to his feet.
Grayson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
No joy there for Grayson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Baker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Grayson.
Dick Grayson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baker tries for a takedown but Grayson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Baker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Baker looks winded!
Grayson stuffs the takedown.
Grayson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dick Grayson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Baker.
Grayson digs a good hook to Baker's body.
Grayson is looking to wear down Baker with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Baker drops his hands momentarily. Grayson doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Baker staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Baker doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dick Grayson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 25, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Myasz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Nielsen looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nielsen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Myasz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nielsen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nielsen wants to stand but Myasz is controlling the position.
Myasz with a nice head shot there.
Myasz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nielsen's head.
Myasz won't allow Nielsen to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nielsen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nielsen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myasz with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Nielsen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Myasz defends it easily.
Myasz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Myasz postures up in Nielsen's guard and throws a big left but Nielsen blocks it. #T1#
Myasz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Myasz is pushing down on Nielsen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nielsen is fighting to maintain full guard but Myasz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nielsen wants to improve his position but Myasz is controlling well.
Nielsen wants to get back to his feet.
Myasz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nielsen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nielsen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Myasz.
Myasz is trying to control the action in half guard but Nielsen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Myasz is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Nielsen reverses the position - he's now on top in Myasz's guard.
Myasz wants to get back to his feet but Nielsen passes into half guard.
Myasz is looking to escape.#T2#
Nielsen content to control rather than advance.
Myasz is trying to stand up here but Nielsen is controlling him well. #SUB#
Nielsen is trying to work for a kimura but Myasz is defending well.
Nielsen stops Myasz from getting back to his feet.
Nielsen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Myasz is looking to improve his position.
Myasz tries to kick Nielsen off but Nielsen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3#
Myasz is looking to improve his position.
Myasz looks winded!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Myasz is looking for a sweep. Nielsen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Myasz trying to hold on to Nielsen's head to control him but Nielsen postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Myasz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nielsen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice shot lands for Myasz.#TD2#
Nielsen gets caught napping as Myasz dives in and scores a takedown. Nielsen manages to retain guard.
Nielsen wants to stand up but Myasz is controlling him.
Nielsen 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.
Nielsen controlling the position.
Myasz is looking to work some ground and pound but Nielsen has wrist control.#T4##SUB#
Nielsen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nielsen keeping moving, preventing Myasz from controlling successfully.
Myasz postures up in Nielsen's guard and throws a big left but Nielsen blocks it.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Nielsen trying to control the position.
Nielsen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Myasz.
Nielsen has Myasz pulled in close to control his posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Myasz looking to pass the guard.
Myasz with a nice head shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Demien Myasz will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Myasz.
Myasz looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Nielsen is avoiding damage well.
An elbow from Myasz crashes against the mat. #SUB2#
Myasz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nielsen is looking to regain half guard here but Myasz keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Myasz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nielsen, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myasz misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Myasz wants to control for a moment but Nielsen uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Nielsen is pressing down on Myasz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Myasz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Myasz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nielsen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nielsen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nielsen! #REVR#
Myasz is breathing heavily.
Myasz wants to get back to his feet.
Mathew Nielsen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Myasz wants to control but Nielsen postures up.
Myasz tries to buck Nielsen off but Nielsen is having none of it.
Nielsen controls the position.
Myasz struggling a bit here.
Nielsen looks up at the clock and then as Myasz takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Nielsen smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #T2##SUB#
Nielsen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Myasz, who protects the arm well.
Myasz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nielsen tries to move to mount but Myasz blocks the move with his legs.
Myasz pushes Nielsen away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Nielsen gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Nielsen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SU#
Nielsen decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD2#
Myasz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nielsen's half guard.
Nielsen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Myasz throws an elbow that misses. Nielsen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Myasz's guard. Nice move by Nielsen!#REVR##T3#
Myasz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nielsen stays in close to Myasz's body and controls the position.
Myasz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Myasz is looking to stand back up but Nielsen counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Myasz.
Nielsen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Myasz trying to control but Nielsen postures up.
Myasz is looking for a sweep. Nielsen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Myasz trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Nielsen controlling his opponent.
Myasz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Myasz tries to control Nielsen's body but Nielsen pushes him off. Myasz squirms to his side and now Nielsen has his back!
Myasz takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Nielsen biding his time, controlling Myasz. #SUB#
Nielsen working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Myasz is trying to get back to his feet but Nielsen has full control of the position and if anything, Myasz has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mathew Nielsen dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Myasz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Myasz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Myasz trying to control but Nielsen is working from the bottom.
Nielsen has Myasz pulled in close to control his posture.
Myasz trying to control but Nielsen is working from the bottom.
Nielsen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Nielsen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Myasz's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myasz wants to stand up but Nielsen is controlling him.
Myasz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Nielsen postures up.
Nielsen throwing strikes from guard but Myasz blocks nicely.
Nielsen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nielsen won't allow Myasz to get back to his feet.
Myasz being controlled here, momentarily.
Nielsen wants to pass the guard but Myasz is keeping the position.
Myasz wants to get back to his feet but Nielsen is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Myasz throws out a loose jab but Nielsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nielsen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nielsen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Myasz can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Myasz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nielsen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Nielsen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nielsen controls the position for a moment.
Nielsen is looking for a sweep.
Nielsen regains half guard.
Myasz tries to pass to full mount but Nielsen defends it.
Myasz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Myasz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nielsen is just riding it out for now. Myasz eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Nielsen manages to get to full guard.
Myasz won't allow Nielsen to sweep him here.
Myasz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Myasz works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Nielsen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Myasz. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Myasz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Myasz is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nielsen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Myasz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Myasz throwing strikes but missing.
Myasz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nielsen keeping moving, preventing Myasz from controlling successfully.
Nielsen 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.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demien Myasz!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 25, 2024

#R1#
Guard connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT2#It looks like Sean Baker has been cut.
Guard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Guard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baker moves away.
Guard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
Baker pushes Guard up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Baker ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Baker no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Guard content to stall in guard here.
Guard wants to get up but he can't break Baker's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Guard sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Guard wants to stand and escape but instead Baker has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Baker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SU#
Baker decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T1#
Guard connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Baker's hands.
Guard scores with a punch to the head.
Donk. Guard catches Baker right on the button with a cross.#ROC2#Baker is rocked!
Guard drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Baker's head, knocking him out cold! Guard is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aura Guard!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 25, 2024

#R1#
Klein defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Horton.
Klein tests Horton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Klein.
Horton drops his hands momentarily and Klein takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Horton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Klein circles away.
Klein scores with a hook.
Melvin Klein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Klein to score with a decent uppercut.
Horton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Klein as he avoids it easily.
Melvin Klein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Horton.
Klein looks to land a left hand but Horton moved out of range nicely.
Horton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Klein pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Horton fails with a takedown attempt.
A jab from Klein does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klein connects with a nice looking jab.
Horton tries to clinch up.#T1#
Horton tries to clinch up.
Klein is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Klein's corner calls for a 1-2. Klein obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Klein misses with a body punch #TD2#
and Horton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Klein's guard.#SU2#
Horton gets to his feet. Klein looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Klein is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Klein scores with a jab.
Horton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Klein is fending him off so far but Horton persists. Nope, Klein circles away and we're back to standing.
Klein feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hortons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Horton.
Klein swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Klein dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Horton fails with the takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Horton looks winded!
Horton on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
Klein lands a jab to Horton's midsection.
Klein throws a shot to the body.
Horton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Klein bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Horton takes one to the side of the head.
Klein connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Klein scores with a shot to the body.
Horton wants to clinch up but Klein keeps it at a distance.
Horton throws a head kick but Klein moves out of range.
Klein scores with a hook to the body. Horton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Klein slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Klein. Beautiful body shot.
Klein connects with a crisp jab.
Klein lands with a cross.
Melvin Klein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Klein cracks Horton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#KD#
Klein lands a big right hand that sends Horton crashing to the mat! Klein stays standing though and waves Horton back to his feet!#ROC#Horton is rocked!
Horton glances at the clock... BAM! Klein nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Horton crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Horton is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Melvin Klein!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 21, 2024

#R1#
Baker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Padrilo tries to avoid it but Baker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Padrilo to the ground. Padrilo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Padrilo catches Baker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#TD2#
Padrilo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Padrilo lands in his opponent's guard.
Baker keeping moving, preventing Padrilo from controlling successfully.
Padrilo advances position into side control!
Padrilo fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Padrilo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Padrilo landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Baker wants to control but Padrilo postures up.
Baker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Padrilo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Baker has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Baker is not content to let Padrilo control the position.
Baker prevents Padrilo from moving into mount. #SUB2#
Padrilo has an Americana. Baker didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Padrilo is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Padrilo hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Alessandro Padrilo!
Alessandro Padrilo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 21, 2024

#R1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nielsen.
Nielsen shoots and misses
enabling Loveless to counter with a crisp jab.
Loveless blocks a head kick by Nielsen.
It looked like Loveless wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Loveless lands a lovely overhand right.
Loveless ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nielsen moves away.
Nielsen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nielsen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nielsen loads up on a big right hand but Loveless slips the punch.
Nielsen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loveless throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nielsen on the side of the head.
Nielsen throws a series of punches but Loveless moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Loveless tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice sprawl there from Loveless as Nielsen shoots in.#T1#
Nielsen throws a looping overhand right but Loveless ducks down to avoid it.
Loveless lands a nice shot to the body.
Nielsen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Billy Loveless has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mathew Nielsen.
Loveless jabs at Nielsen's body.
Loveless throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Loveless fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Loveless throws a right hand that Nielsen ducks under and follows up with a left that Nielsen also avoids with ease.
Nielsen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Loveless counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Loveless lands a jab to Nielsen's midsection.
Nielsen throws a sloppy body shot
and Loveless counters with a left to the body. #T2##TD2#
Nielsen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nielsen controlling the action here.
It looks like Nielsen might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB2#
Loveless is kicking away at Nielsen from the bottom - trying to push off and stand up. Nielsen grabs hold of a leg and drops back for a heel hook! The two fighters roll across the mat, with Loveless trying to push Nielsen off... Loveless taps! He's tapped! This one is all over! A throwback to the old Pancrase there with an infrequently seen submission hold! Nice work.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Mathew Nielsen!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 19, 2024

#R1#
Becker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Horton as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Horton throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Becker was covering up waiting for the punch and Horton finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Horton throwing strikes from guard but Becker blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Becker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horton 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.
Becker controls Horton momentarily but Horton frees himself. #T1##SUB2#
Becker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Horton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Becker keeping full guard, as Horton tries to pass.
Horton 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.
Becker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Horton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Becker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Horton stays in close to Becker's body and controls the position.
Becker wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Horton is now in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T3##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Becker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Horton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horton throws a push kick but Becker slaps the foot to one side.
Becker tries to clinch there but Horton circles away. #CL#
Horton clinches with his opponent. #TD#
Horton gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Horton controlling the pace. #T4#
Horton wants to get back to his feet.
Becker is trying to control but can't. #SU#
Horton stands up out of the half guard. #TD2#
Becker is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Horton's half guard.

Horton kicks off Becker and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Horton rushes Becker and presses him up against the cage.
Becker wants to get back to striking at distance but Horton won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arthur Horton dominated that round.
That's time! Horton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Becker doesn't manage to clinch there - Horton circles away.
Horton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Becker can do to turn this around?
Becker shoots for a takedown but Horton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Becker tries for a takedown but Horton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Becker misses with a head kick.
Becker misses with the body kick#TD#
and Horton counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Becker gets back to full guard.
Horton wants to stand but Becker has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Horton stays in close to Becker's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Horton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Horton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Becker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Horton is one step ahead there.
Horton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Horton seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Becker for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Becker tries to clinch there but Horton circles away.
Horton feinted there with a counter leg kick.
No luck for Becker with that takedown attempt.
Arthur Horton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paxton Becker.
Becker misses with a double jab #TD#
so Horton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T2#
Becker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Horton's guard. #REVB#
Becker looking to sit in guard and control but Horton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Becker is breathing heavily.
Horton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Becker is keeping the position for now.
Horton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Horton passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3#
Horton working the head and body with strikes.
Becker tries to control but Horton manages to take his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Becker fending off the submission attempt from Horton.
Becker is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Horton gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. #T4##SUB#
Horton looking for the choke from the back.
Becker manages to reverse the position and now he's in Horton's guard. Nice work there by Becker.
Horton keeping moving, preventing Becker from controlling successfully.
Horton wants to sweep here but Becker controlling him for the moment.
Horton throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Horton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Becker is one step ahead there.
Horton is trying to keep Becker in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arthur Horton dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Horton slips a jab and a cross from Becker.
Horton is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Becker.
Becker shoots in but no luck this time.
Horton swings for the body but Becker moves out of range.
Becker shapes to counter with a head kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Horton.
Horton lands with a right hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Becker.
Horton tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Becker manages to circle out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Becker moves to clinch but Horton breaks away #TD#
so Horton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Becker controls Horton momentarily but Horton frees himself.
Horton tries to free his leg and advance position but Becker is retaining full guard. #T1##SU#
Horton decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Becker, up you get!
Horton shoots in for a double leg but Becker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Horton throws a chopping leg kick but Becker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Becker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Horton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Horton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Becker is looking to clinch but Horton is avoiding it. #TD#
Horton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Horton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Horton throws a big right hand that misses.
Horton prevents Becker from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Horton is stalling in the full guard.
Becker is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Becker is striking from the bottom but Horton uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Becker trying to control here.
Becker is looking to escape.#T3#
Becker trying to control from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Arthur Horton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Horton is defended easily by Becker.#CL#
Horton moves into range and clinches up with Becker.#BC#
Horton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Becker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Horton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Becker looks for a takedown but Horton sprawls well.
Horton tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Becker manages to circle out of the way.#T4#
Becker closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Horton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Becker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Horton controls the pace.
Becker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Horton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Horton landing some decent shots from guard.
Paxton Becker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arthur Horton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Horton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arthur Horton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Horton 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arthur Horton!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 19, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Baker shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Baker showed some decent athleticism there.
Soibler pushes Baker off but Baker dives into side control.
Soibler is looking for a sweep.
Baker working the body and head with strikes.
A lull in the action here.
Sloppy strikes there by Baker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker lands some shots froms side control.
Baker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Baker wants to stand but Soibler is controlling his arm.#T1#
Soibler wants to control but Baker postures up.
Soibler seems a little lost for a moment, as Baker dominates the positioning.
Baker wants to stand but Soibler has his arm trapped.
Soibler seems a little lost for a moment, as Baker dominates the positioning.#SUB2#
Baker is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Soibler looks calm but he's in trouble here. Baker gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Soibler is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Baker lets go of the hold and Soibler can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sean Baker!
Sean Baker thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: IFA 6: After Midnight
Date: Nov 16, 2024

#R1#
Phillips has his takedown stuffed
and Hammond counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Phillips wants to clinch
and Hammond counters with a nice uppercut.
Phillips tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Phillips takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nate Phillips seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick by Phillips misses
and Phillips takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Phillips wants to clinch but Hammond slips to the side
and Hammond counters with a two punch combo. #CL2#
Phillips clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Hammond decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Hammond working for a triangle but Phillips defends it easily. #SUB#
Hammond throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Phillips escapes and throws Hammond's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Phillips wants to stand but Hammond is controlling his arm.
Hammond is holding Phillips down, trying to stall.
Hammond tries to improve position but can't.
Hammond really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Phillips tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Phillips trying to control the position but Hammond is working away.
Phillips working away.
Hammond is trying to improve his position.
Hammond is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Squirrel Sports ðŸ¿ï¸, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Hammond is working hard here to advance position.
Hammond can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Phillips wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hammond keeps working.
Phillips fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hammond stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
You can see the frustration on Hammond's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hammond is looking to reverse the position.
Phillips tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hammond tests Phillips's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Phillips misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As Phillips looks to move away, Hammond throws a big counter combo but Phillips just gets out of the way.
Phillips tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hammond counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hammond throws a hook but Phillips blocks it.
Hammond circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hammond counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammond stuffs the takedown.
Tyler Hammond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Phillips.
Jab, jab by Hammond - just one landing.
Phillips shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hammond counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Hammond dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Phillips looks to clinch
and Hammond cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hammond thuds his right hand into Phillips's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A jab from Hammond misses.
Nate Phillips is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Phillips with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Hammond counter with a right hand.
Phillips with a poor takedown
and Hammond counters with a straight right hand.
Hammond is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Phillips throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hammond connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hammond tests Phillips's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips misses with a takedown
and Hammond makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tyler Hammond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Phillips.
Phillips walks into a jab.
Hammond is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1#
Phillips misses with a takedown
and Hammond counters with a stiff right hand.
Phillips fails with the takedown
and Hammond counters with a nice uppercut.
Phillips shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Hammond counter with a right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Phillips 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hammond scores with a crisp jab that stopped Phillips in his tracks.
Phillips with a poor takedown
and Phillips takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tyler Hammond is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hammond.#T2#
Phillips tries to clinch
and Hammond counters with a nice uppercut.
Phillips gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Phillips takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#Phillips is rocked!
Phillips is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phillips needs to keep his hands up - Hammond had a free shot at his head there.
Phillips is still on wobbly legs! Can Hammond finish him?
Phillips tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hammond counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Nate Phillips has been cut.
Phillips walks straight into a right hand from Hammond - that's dropped him! Hammond jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Phillips from any more punishment! Phillips complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tyler Hammond!
Post fight, Tyler Hammond took to the microphone: 'Let's Fucking Go!'.

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