Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: NG 14
Date: Oct 12, 2024

#R1##CL#
Plecak has taken the fight to the clinch.
Plecak has Raskmanuv pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Raskmanuv manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Raskmanuv has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Plecak is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Raskmanuv wants a takedown.
Raskmanuv has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Plecak avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Liam Plecak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslam Raskmanuv.
Raskmanuv prevents the takedown attempt.
Raskmanuv drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Plecak gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Raskmanuv is looking to take this one to the mat.
Plecak gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Raskmanuv. #TD#
Plecak has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Raskmanuv is trying to keep an underhook but Plecak manages to get the takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plecak lands strikes from half guard.
Plecak seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Raskmanuv wants to improve his position but Plecak is controlling well.
Plecak is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Plecak is just content to waste time from the top position. Raskmanuv takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Plecak missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've been hearing that Plecak has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#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.
Raskmanuv looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Plecak puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Plecak has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Raskmanuv works to full guard.
Plecak sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Plecak scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Plecak slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Plecak wants to stand but Raskmanuv is controlling his posture from full guard.
Raskmanuv looking for a sweep. Not yet Raskmanuv, not yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Raskmanuv can do anything to dispel that myth.
Plecak is fighting to break Raskmanuv's control of his arms but Raskmanuv is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Plecak pushes Raskmanuv up against the cage in a clinch.
Raskmanuv has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Plecak is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Raskmanuv goes for a takedown in the clinch but Plecak prevents it. #BC#
Plecak manages to break the clinch. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#CL#
Plecak moves into the clinch.
Plecak lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD#
Plecak gets control of Raskmanuv's arms and successfully pulls guard. Plecak will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Raskmanuv stopping the sweep attempt from Plecak.
Plecak is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Raskmanuv must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Plecak throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Raskmanuv postures up in Plecak's guard and throws a big left but Plecak blocks it.
Raskmanuv postures up in Plecak's guard and throws a big left but Plecak blocks it.
Raskmanuv content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Plecak trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Raskmanuv trying to control but Plecak is working from the bottom.
Plecak wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Liam Plecak dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A clash of legs there as Raskmanuv blocks the low kick.#CL#
Plecak has taken the fight to the clinch.
Plecak wants a takedown but no success here. #TD#
Plecak has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Raskmanuv uses from the top position.
Raskmanuv missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Raskmanuv working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Raskmanuv really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Plecak. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Plecak is looking for a triangle but Raskmanuv pushes his legs off easily.
Plecak trying to control the position.
Raskmanuv connects with a couple of short punches.
Raskmanuv with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raskmanuv working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Raskmanuv controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Raskmanuv throwing strikes but missing.
Raskmanuv working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Raskmanuv's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Raskmanuv with a flurry of punches that miss.
Raskmanuv works over Plecak with some ground and pound from guard.
Raskmanuv works over Plecak with some ground and pound from guard.
Plecak has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Raskmanuv postures up and lands a big shot to Plecak's brow.
Raskmanuv lands a couple of digs.
Raskmanuv stands up over Plecak, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Plecak working for a triangle but Raskmanuv defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Raskmanuv stops Plecak from standing up. #T2#
Plecak looking to control.
Raskmanuv controls from within his opponent's guard.
Let's hope that Raskmanuv 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#
Plecak is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Raskmanuv frees his head nicely. Oh but Plecak has switched to an armbar! Raskmanuv is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Liam Plecak!
Liam Plecak took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 10, 2024

#R1#
Dahan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Singh tries to clinch up.
Dahan is looking for the big counter here.
Dahan lands a glancing blow to the side of Singh's head.
Singh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Singh tries to clinch up but Dahan circles away and keeps his distance.
Dahan darts in looking for a takedown but Singh gets double underhooks and turns Dahan into the cage.
Singh misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Dahan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Singh won't be happy with that.
Singh is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dahan off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Dahan is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Singh gets his way!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Singh is trying to stick to Dahan's back but Dahan is turning into Singh. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Singh's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dahan.
Dahan passes Singh's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
Dahan wants to pass the guard but Singh is defending well.
Dahan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Singh is trying to control but Dahan passes into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Singh is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dahan 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.
Dahan scoring with punches and elbows.
Singh parries the strikes from Dahan easily there. Dahan is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Singh to escape.
Singh is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dahan connects with a decent elbow. #T2#
Dahan is looking to take a break and control but Singh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Singh has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Dahan has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Singh tries to hold on but Dahan postures up.
Dahan looking to finish Singh with some ground and pound. This is bad for Singh!
Singh tries to hold on but Dahan postures up.
Singh is trying to escape the mount.
Dahan landing strikes from the mount and Singh is in trouble! #T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dahan lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Singh sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dahan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Singh with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dahan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Singh trying to control here.
Ground and pound from Dahan.
Singh is refusing to be controlled, as Dahan sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Dahan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T4#
Dahan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dahan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Singh does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dahan working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Dahan winds up and cracks Singh with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Singh tries to roll over but Dahan keeps him under control.
Singh is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Dahan wants to pass to mount but Singh is defending the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Scooter Dahan 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#
Singh shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dahan as he avoids it easily.
Singh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Singh tries to clinch but Dahan is having none of it.
Singh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Singh tries to close the distance and clinch but Dahan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dahan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dahan fails to land the takedown.
Singh attempts a counter takedown but Dahan avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh stuffs the takedown attempt from Dahan. Dahan gets slowly back to his feet.
Singh thows a leg kick but Dahan checks it #TD2#
and Dahan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Singh's guard.
Singh looking for a sweep. Not yet Singh, not yet. #T1#
Dahan is in close to Singh's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Scooter Dahan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Singh is trying to keep Dahan in close.
Singh keeping moving, preventing Dahan from controlling successfully.
Singh on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Singh tries to get out of the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dahan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dahan scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Dahan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Singh dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Singh got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dahan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Singh has managed to get both his arms back between Dahan's legs - danger averted.#T2##SUB2#
Singh avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dahan has Singh pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Dahan looking for a guillotine here but Singh defends easily.
Singh controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dahan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Dahan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3#
Singh trying to control but Dahan is working from the bottom.
Singh controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Dahan is looking for a triangle but Singh pushes his legs off easily. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Singh moves into the clinch.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dahan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Singh fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nirmal Singh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scooter Dahan.#CL#
Singh darts in and clinches Dahan up against the cage.#BC#
Singh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Singh tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dahan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Singh somewhat.
Dahan unleashes a big counter combination but Singh bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nirmal Singh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Singh closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Dahan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Scooter Dahan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Dahan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Singh quickly recovers to half guard.
Dahan working Singh over with strikes.
Dahan is trying to control. Singh wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Singh is controlling Dahan's trapped leg to prevent Dahan from advancing to side control.
Singh wants to control but Dahan is keeping busy.
Dahan trying to pass the guard but Singh defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dahan looks to land a strike but Singh avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Dahan scoring with some ground and pound.
Dahan works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1#
Singh moves into full guard.
Dahan passes Singh's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dahan moves into full mount! Singh won't be happy about that!
Singh is wriggling around trying to escape.
Singh is bucking up trying to escape but Dahan cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Dahan cracks Singh with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Dahan lands a heavy elbow.
Dahan cracks Singh with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #ROC2#Singh is rocked!
Dahan punishing his opponent with strikes.
Oh Singh is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dahan wants to control the pace but Singh is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Singh wants to control but Dahan is having none of it.#SUB2#
Dahan wants to finish this one by submission but Singh is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dahan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dahan fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Dahan postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Singh badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Dahan around the waist but Dahan pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Dahan is the winner by TKO! Dahan jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scooter Dahan!
Nirmal Singh spoke after the fight, saying 'We're no strangers to love You know the rules and so do I (do I) A full commitment's what I'm thinking of You wouldn't get this from any other guy I just wanna tell you how I'm feeling Gotta make you understand Never gonna give you up Never gonna let you down Never gonna run around and deser'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 07, 2024

#R1#
World Citizen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nirmal Singh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
World Citizen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
World Citizen throws a body punch but Singh moves out of range.
World Citizen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Singh.#TD2#
Singh 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.
World Citizen could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SU2#
Singh decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
Singh drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SU2#
Singh stands up and beckons World Citizen to his feet.
World Citizen throws a nice looking combination but Singh bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
World Citizen misses with the head strike.
World Citizen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Singh lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Singh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
World Citizen throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Singh counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Singh.
Singh is standing up over World Citizen. World Citizen looks to escape but Singh dives into side control.
World Citizen is breathing heavily.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Singh looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Singh has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Xtreme Fighting Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Singh is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. World Citizen is trying to escape and Singh transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and World Citizen is forced to tap! Nice work there by Singh! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nirmal Singh!
Nirmal Singh decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 12
Date: Oct 02, 2024

#R1#
Francor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Francor scores with a sloppy right hand. Yamauchi should have avoided that one.
Yamauchi is looking to clinch but Francor is avoiding it.
Takuma Yamauchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Francor cracks Yamauchi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Yamauchi wants to clinch up but Francor keeps it at a distance.
Francor is looking for a counter combo.
Francor scores with a jab. Yamauchi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Yamauchi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yamauchi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#KD#
Francor lands a big head kick that sends Yamauchi tumbling to the mat! Francor takes a step backwards and waves Yamauchi back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Yamauchi is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Takuma Yamauchi has been cut.
Francor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice leg kick lands there from Francor.
Yamauchi is still on wobbly legs! Can Francor finish him?#CL#
Francor closes the distance and pushes Yamauchi back into the cage.#BC#
Francor manages to break the clinch.
Yamauchi darts in trying to clinch
and Francor comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Yamauchi stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Francor is on him like rabid pit bull! Yamauchi slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amit Francor!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 28, 2024

#R1#
Singh rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Father moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Singh gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Singh has picked Father up - he's going for a ride! Singh dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Father pushes Singh off looking to stand but Singh dives back in and keeps control. #ES2#
Father manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Singh keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Father tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Singh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Singh lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Father backs up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Singh has managed to clinch. #TD#
Singh has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Father regains guard immediately.
Singh sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Singh stops Father from standing up.
Father can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Singh controls the pace.
Father wants to stand up but Singh is controlling him.
Father wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Singh manages to pass to side control. #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.
Father pushes Singh off looking to stand but Singh dives back in and keeps control. #SUB#
Father is pushing off trying to get to his feet. Singh has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook… has he got it?? YES! Father is tapping! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Nirmal Singh!
Nirmal Singh decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 24, 2024

#R1#
Singh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mason paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Mason tries to keep at a distance but Singh has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mason is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mason is leaning against Singh and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Singh misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
Mason pulls Singh into guard.
Singh would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mason trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason keeping moving, preventing Singh from controlling successfully. #T1#
Mason 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.
Mason seems keen to control Singh's posture.
Mason wants to sweep here but Singh controlling him for the moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Singh stays in close to Mason's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Singh tries to clinch up but Mason circles away and keeps his distance.
Singh looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Singh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Mason shoots in and bounces Singh off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mason makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Mason trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mason advances position into side control!
Mason trying to control the action but Singh is working from the bottom.
Singh might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
You can see the frustration on Singh's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Mason looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
Mason advances nicely into full mount.
Mason trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Singh wants to hold on but Mason pushes him away.
Singh is bucking up trying to escape but Mason cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Singh tries to hold on but Mason postures up.
Singh bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Singh wants to control from the top but Mason keeps moving. #T4#
Singh landing some decent shots from guard.
Mason is looking to sweep but instead, Singh has passed into half guard. #SUB2#
Mason actively working from the bottom here.
Mason is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Well, if Singh 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. #SUB#
Singh is looking for a kimura but Mason is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Singh to get the leverage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Mason dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Mason lands with an overhand left.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mason or perhaps it was just good defense by Singh, which made it look bad. #CL#
Singh rushes Mason and presses him up against the cage.
Singh has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mason is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mason is trying to pull guard but Singh turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mason stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #TD#
Singh manages to pull guard.
Singh not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason wants to control from the top but Singh keeps moving.
My spies in Cozad MMA Tokyo inform me that Mason has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Singh has control of Mason's left arm, preventing Mason from doing any damage. #T1#
Singh keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Mason trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mason wants to control from the top but Singh keeps moving. #SUB2#
Mason drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mason jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Singh wants to control but Mason passes easily into half guard.
Mason seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Singh does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Singh trying to hold on to Mason's head to control him but Mason postures up. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mason wants to lay and pray for a moment but Singh keeps working.
Mason is thwarting Singh's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nirmal Singh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Singh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mason swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nirmal Singh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Singh wants to clinch up but Mason keeps it at a distance.
Singh blocks a low kick nicely.#CL#
Singh moves into range and clinches up with Mason.
Singh stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Singh prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nirmal Singh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Mason.#BC2#
Mason breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Singh goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mason wants to counter with a clinch but Singh pushes him away.#CL2#
Mason forces Singh back against the cage and clinches.
Singh tries for a takedown but Mason manages to get underhooks.
Mason tries to pull guard but Singh won't allow it. #BC#
Singh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Singh, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mason unleashes a big counter combination but Singh bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Singh closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mason counters with a three punch combo that has Singh backing up. Singh nods at Mason to acknowledge the strikes.
Singh is looking to clinch but Mason is avoiding it.
Mason throws a series of strikes that have Singh backpedaling. #TD2#
Mason manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Singh on his heels. He'll look to pass Singh's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Singh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mason is breathing heavily.
Singh has control of Mason's left arm, preventing Mason from doing any damage. #T4#
Mason in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mason wanted to stand there but Singh had control of the position.
Singh keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Mason looking to sit in guard and control but Singh gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Singh has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mason holds on and takes a little breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Mason showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Mason. Singh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Singh fails to land with a series of punches.
Mason throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Singh's waist but Singh gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mason off to one side.
Mason avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mason shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Singh sprawls well. Singh wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mason gets slowly back to his feet.
Kenny Mason seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mason misses with a head kick.
Singh fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mason is trying hard to land a takedown here. Singh sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nirmal Singh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Mason.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh wants to clinch.#KD#
Singh lands a left and a right that send Mason crashing to the mat, dazed. Singh thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Mason is rocked!
Mason takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##CL#
Singh drives through and clinches with Mason against the cage.
Mason is still on wobbly legs! Can Singh finish him?
Mason tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Singh smiles and moves away. #CL#
Singh gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Singh tightens his grip and picks Mason up, before dumping him to the ground. Mason manages to land in guard.
Mason seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB2#
Mason is looking for a triangle but Singh pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Singh drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mason looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mason looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mason! #REVB#
Mason lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Singh down.
Singh can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Mason is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Singh is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Singh on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Singh tries to get out of the position.#T2#
Singh sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Mason is trying to work for a kimura but Singh is defending well.
Mason seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Singh does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Singh is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Singh works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
Singh has control of Mason's left arm, preventing Mason from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mason accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mason content to stall in guard here.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Singh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Singh has his foot on Mason's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mason works his way back into a safe position though.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Singh is on top in guard. #REVR##T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mason bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Singh's guard. #REVB#
Singh has his hands on Mason's head, controlling the position.
Mason wants to control from the top but Singh keeps moving. #SUB2#
Mason drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mason jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Singh has his hands on Mason's head, controlling the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nirmal Singh showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mason 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenny Mason!
In defeat, Nirmal Singh stepped up to the mic, saying 'We're no strangers to love You know the rules and so do I (do I) A full commitment's what I'm thinking of You wouldn't get this from any other guy I just wanna tell you how I'm feeling Gotta make you understand Never gonna give you up Never gonna let you down Never gonna run around and deser'.

Event: NextGen 9
Date: Sep 21, 2024

#R1#
Plecak throws a head kick that misses
and Caldwell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Liam Plecak has been cut.
Caldwell lands with a right hand.
Plecak closes the distance but Caldwell moves to the side
letting Caldwell counter with a right hand.
Caldwell connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Plecak's hands.
Caldwell definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Plecak fails in his attempt to clinch.
Plecak takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #ROC#Plecak is rocked!
Plecak misses with a kick to the body.
Plecak has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Plecak there as he acknowledges the shot.
Plecak is still on wobbly legs! Can Caldwell finish him?
Plecak takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Plecak tries to clinch up.
An attempted straight right counter from Caldwell misses the target.
Plecak seems to have recovered his senses.
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!
Plecak closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Plecak tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Caldwell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Caldwell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Caldwell digs a good hook to Plecak's body.
Caldwell scores with a hook to the body. Plecak takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice uppercut there from Caldwell.
Caldwell closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T1#
Caldwell connects with a nice cross there... Plecak is looking wobbly and Caldwell recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Plecak to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Caldwell jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Karson Caldwell!
Karson Caldwell retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Karson Caldwell 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: HFA 16
Date: Sep 07, 2024

#R1##CL#
Robertson tries to keep at a distance but Singh has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Robertson fails to land.
Robertson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Singh breaks from the clinch.
Robertson throws a body shot but no joy.
Robertson wants to clinch up but Singh keeps it at a distance.
Singh seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Robertson moves into range and clinches up with Singh.#BC#
Singh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Robertson shoots for a double leg takedown but Singh sprawls well. He's pushed Robertson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Robertson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Singh sprawls well. Singh wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Robertson gets slowly back to his feet.
Singh appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Singh's waist but Singh gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Robertson off to one side.
Nirmal Singh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randell Robertson.#CL2#
Robertson moves into the clinch.#BC#
Singh breaks from the clinch.
Robertson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Singh swats away the attempt to clinch by Robertson.#T1##CL2#
Robertson clinches with his opponent.
Robertson is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Robertson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Singh can't fight it off and eventually Robertson manages to take the fight to the floor. Singh looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Singh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Robertson is one step ahead there.
Singh lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Singh knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Robertson on the ground.
Singh trying to stand up but can't free himself from Robertson's guard.
Singh is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Singh seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Robertson for as long as he can get away with.
Singh won't allow Robertson to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Robertson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Singh passes into half guard.
Robertson is trying to maintain the position but Singh is very close to passing his half guard.
Singh content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Singh is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Robertson trying to control here. #SUB#
Singh seems to be working for a kimura but Robertson defends the submission attempt.
Robertson is controlling Singh's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Robertson gets back to full guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Robertson wants to stand up but Singh is controlling him.
Singh might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Singh got a little sloppy there for a moment and Robertson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Singh has managed to get both his arms back between Robertson's legs - danger averted.
Singh has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Robertson is proving hard to escape from.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Singh 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. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Robertson gets tackled into the cage by Singh. Singh maintains the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nirmal Singh dominated that round.
That's time! Singh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Singh keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Singh has closed the distance and engaged Robertson in a clinch.
Singh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Robertson can do to turn this around?#BC#
Singh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for Singh, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Robertson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Singh has closed the distance and engaged Robertson in a clinch. #BC#
Singh manages to break the clinch.
Robertson shoots in and drives through. Singh sprawls well.#CL#
Singh darts in and clinches Robertson up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Singh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Singh has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD#
Singh has hold of one of Robertson's legs. Robertson is fighting the takedown attempt but Singh gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Singh has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robertson looking to control. #T1##SUB2#
Robertson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Singh is aware though and is defending well.
Robertson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Robertson is breathing heavily.
Robertson is trying to keep Singh in close.
Singh wants to stand but Robertson is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Robertson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Singh gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Singh wants the takedown. Robertson is fighting it off but Singh persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Robertson's guard against the cage.
Singh wants to stand but Robertson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Robertson looking to control.
Singh sitting in guard here, content to control.
Singh stops Robertson from standing up.
Singh stays in close to Robertson's body and controls the position.
Singh postures up. #T3#
Singh is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Singh avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Singh controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nirmal Singh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Singh lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Robertson backs up against the cage. #CL#
Singh instigates a clinch.
Robertson is looking for a takedown.
Nirmal Singh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randell Robertson.#TD#
Singh jumps guard.
Singh seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Singh manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Robertson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Singh is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Singh content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Singh looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nirmal Singh dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Robertson fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Singh has Robertson up against the cage in a clinch. #TD#
Singh has Robertson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Singh pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Robertson tumbling to the mat - Singh dives into Robertson's guard.
Robertson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson wants to sweep but no luck.
Nirmal Singh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Singh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Robertson is keeping the position for now.
Robertson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Singh is one step ahead there.
Singh wants to stand and escape but instead Robertson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Robertson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Singh has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Robertson 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 Singh.
Singh managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Robertson. #T2#
Singh is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Singh is trying to get back to half guard.
Nirmal Singh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Robertson is looking to take a break and control but Singh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Robertson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Singh is looking for a sweep.
Singh on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Singh tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Robertson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Robertson is looking to take a break and control but Singh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Singh manages to work his way to half guard, despite Robertson's best efforts.
Singh wants to get back to full guard.
Robertson is trying to control. Singh wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Singh takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Robertson pulls Singh into guard.
Robertson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Singh prevents Robertson from getting back to his feet.
Singh controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robertson is pulling down on Singh's head. It's preventing any offense from Singh, at least for the moment.
Singh is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Singh trying to stand up but can't free himself from Robertson's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Randell Robertson.
Well Singh 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nirmal Singh!
A relieved looking Nirmal Singh 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: NextGen 3
Date: Aug 31, 2024

#R1#
Plecak throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Strickland counters with a left and a right that stings Plecak. #CL#
Plecak closes the distance and pushes Strickland back into the cage.#BC#
Plecak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Plecak has Strickland up against the cage in a clinch.
Strickland has had enough of the clinch but Plecak keeps him there for the moment.
Strickland is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Plecak jumps guard but Strickland stands there with Plecak around his waist. Plecak gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Plecak has Strickland pressed against the cage, preventing Strickland from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Strickland manages to break the clinch.
Strickland throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Plecak counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Plecak controlling the pace.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Strickland can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Strickland blocking the ground and pound attempt from Plecak.
Plecak controlling the action here. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Plecak is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Strickland taking some punishment here, with Plecak in his half guard. #SU#
Plecak stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Strickland avoids the head kick by Plecak.
Plecak moves to clinch but Strickland breaks away
and Strickland counters with a left and a right that stings Plecak.
Plecak tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Strickland paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Plecak on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Plecak shoots for a double leg takedown but Strickland sprawls well. He's pushed Plecak's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Plecak avoids a punch combination nicely.
Strickland just misses with a punch to the body.
Strickland scores with a hook.
Strickland blocks a head kick by Plecak.
Plecak throws a combination that misses
and Strickland counters with a stiff right hand.
Strickland lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Plecak with a lazy takedown attempt
and Strickland counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Plecak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strickland connects with a body shot.
Plecak tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Strickland manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Plecak shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Strickland counter with a right hand.
Plecak is breathing heavily.
Plecak tries to clinch up but Strickland circles away and keeps his distance.
Strickland throws out a counter right but Plecak avoids it with no problem.
Strickland misses with a two punch combination.
Plecak tries to clinch but Strickland is having none of it.
Plecak showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Strickland.
Strickland lands a two punch combo.
Plecak throws a series of strikes that have Strickland backpedaling.
Plecak fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Plecak tries to clinch up
and Strickland counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lorenzo Strickland dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
No joy there for Strickland, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Plecak tries to clinch up
and Strickland counters with a left and a right that stings Plecak.
Plecak tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Strickland counters with a straight right hand.
Plecak tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Strickland to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Plecak closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Plecak breaks the clinch.
Plecak tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Strickland paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plecak fails with an attempt to clinch.
Strickland throws a counter combo.
Strickland lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Plecak tries to clinch
and Strickland counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Plecak is rocked!#T1#
Strickland misses with a wild combination.
Oh Plecak is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lorenzo Strickland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Strickland thuds a left hand into Plecak's body.
Plecak seems to have got his legs back now.
Plecak wants to clinch.
We've been informed that Strickland has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Plecak moves to clinch but Strickland breaks away
letting Strickland counter with a right hand.
Liam Plecak is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Plecak clinches with his opponent.
Strickland has Plecak pressed against the cage, preventing Plecak from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
Plecak has Strickland pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Strickland manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Strickland lands a body shot in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Strickland's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Strickland is trying to break the clinch but Plecak is controlling him.
Plecak is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Strickland to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Strickland breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Plecak tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Strickland paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Plecak closes the distance looking to clinch
and Strickland counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Strickland smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lorenzo Strickland seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Strickland cracks Plecak with a right hand to the side of the head.
Strickland has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Plecak tries to clinch up
and Strickland counters with a two punch combo. #T3#
Plecak fails in his attempt to clinch.
Plecak walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Plecak tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Strickland paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Plecak looks to clinch
and Strickland counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#KD2#
Strickland drops Plecak with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Plecak looks back up at him and smiles so Strickland waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #TD#
Plecak fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Strickland to the ground. Plecak is now in Strickland's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Plecak controlling from the top position.
Strickland keeping full guard, as Plecak tries to pass. #T4#
Plecak trying to control but Strickland is working from the bottom.
Plecak won't allow Strickland to get back to his feet.
Strickland can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Plecak controls the pace.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Plecak is standing up over Strickland. Strickland looks to escape but Plecak dives into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lorenzo Strickland showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. 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#
Plecak tries to clinch up
and Strickland cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Plecak tries to close the distance and clinch up but Strickland swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jab from Strickland.
Plecak moves in looking to clinch but Strickland pushes him off.
Plecak throws a sloppy head kick and Strickland moves out of range easily.
Strickland keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strickland avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Plecak throws a head kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Plecak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Strickland throws a counter combo.#T1#
Plecak tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Strickland swivels and escapes.
Plecak tries to clinch but Strickland is having none of it.
Strickland looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Plecak tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Plecak takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Strickland has knocked Plecak down with a huge combo! Strickland steps away and waves a wobbly Plecak back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#It looks like Liam Plecak has been cut.
Strickland throws a right hand that Plecak ducks under and follows up with a left that Plecak also avoids with ease.#TD#
Plecak gets a double leg takedown into Strickland's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Plecak slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Plecak has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2##SUB#
Plecak postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Strickland is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Plecak, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Plecak has his feet on Strickland's thighs here. He's pushed Strickland off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Strickland screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Liam Plecak!
Liam Plecak took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 28, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Yamauchi instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Yamauchi gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wang gets full guard.
Yamauchi looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Wang 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.
Wang can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Yamauchi controls the pace.#T1##SU2#
Yamauchi gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Yamauchi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Yamauchi pushes Wang away with a front kick.
Takuma Yamauchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Yamauchi moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Yamauchi wants the takedown. Wang is fighting it off but Yamauchi persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Wang's guard against the cage.
Yamauchi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Yamauchi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wang. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Yamauchi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wang works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Yamauchi controlling from the top position.
Wang really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SU2#
Yamauchi stands and steps away. Wang gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
Wang gets tackled into the cage by Yamauchi. Yamauchi maintains the clinch.
Yamauchi lands a good knee to the midsection. Wang won't want to take too many of those.
Yamauchi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Yamauchi gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Wang regains guard. #SUB#
Wang is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yamauchi is aware though and is defending well.
Yamauchi 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.
Yamauchi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yamauchi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Wang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yamauchi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yamauchi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Yamauchi passes Wang's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wang wants to get back to his feet.
Yamauchi stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Takuma Yamauchi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Yamauchi moves into range and clinches up with Wang.#TD2#
Yamauchi has Wang pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Yamauchi pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Wang tumbling to the mat - Yamauchi dives into Wang's guard.
Yamauchi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Wang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Wang is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Yamauchi frees his head nicely. Oh but Wang has switched to an armbar! Yamauchi is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Yi Wang!

Event: HFA 14
Date: Aug 24, 2024

#R1#
Sherman tries a head kick but it misses.
Singh is looking to counter the offense by Sherman and move into the clinch.
Sherman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sherman. Singh does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Singh fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sherman, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Singh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sherman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Singh was well out of range. Poor timing from Sherman.#TD2#
Sherman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sherman wants to control for a moment but Singh uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Sherman is keen to just control but Singh is a slippery customer.
Singh has his hands clasped together around Sherman's back. He's all about the action.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Sherman is looking for a kimura but Singh is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sherman to get the leverage. #T1#
Sherman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Singh defending well though.
Sherman trying to control the action but Singh is working from the bottom.
Singh keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Singh is looking to control Sherman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Singh avoid being mounted?
Sherman is trying to control. Singh wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sherman thows a huge punch but Singh dodges it nicely.
Sherman throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Singh to regain full guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sherman scoring with some ground and pound.
Singh has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Singh has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Sherman throws a strike but Singh rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Singh wants to stand and escape but instead Sherman has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Sherman wants to control from the top but Singh keeps moving. #T3#
Singh trying to control the position here.
Sherman wants to pass the guard but Singh is keeping the position.
Singh on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Singh tries to get out of the position.
Sherman landing with the ground and pound.
Singh is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sherman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sherman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sherman wants to control from the top but Singh keeps moving. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sherman is looking to work some ground and pound but Singh has wrist control.#SUB2#
Sherman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sherman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Singh seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sherman stands up over Singh, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sherman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Singh is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Singh had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sherman defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sherman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leonel Sherman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A jab lands there for Sherman.
Leonel Sherman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sherman throws a solid leg kick but Singh takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sherman.
Nice sprawl there from Singh as Sherman shoots in.
Singh drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sherman sprawls and moves away.
Singh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sherman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sherman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Singh avoids the body shot from Sherman.
Sherman misses with a two punch combination.
Singh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Singh. No joy for Sherman on that attempt.
Singh throws a big counter combination but Sherman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Singh tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sherman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sherman with the counter takedown but Singh avoids it easily.
Singh wants to clinch up but Sherman keeps it at a distance.
Sherman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Singh on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh wants to clinch.#TD2#
Sherman gets a double leg takedown into Singh's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Sherman lands a couple of digs.
Singh wants to sweep here but Sherman controlling him for the moment.
Singh pulls Sherman in to control the position.
Sherman wants to control from the top but Singh keeps moving. #SUB2#
Sherman postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Singh is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sherman, into his guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Singh tries to stand but Sherman is controlling from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sherman is on top in guard. #REVB##T2#
Sherman has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Singh is proving hard to escape from.
Singh pulls Sherman in close to his closed guard and prevents Sherman from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sherman throws a big right hand that misses.
Sherman throws an elbow that misses. Singh uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sherman's guard. Nice move by Singh!#REVR#
Sherman wants to sweep here but Singh controlling him for the moment.
Sherman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Singh controls the pace.#T3#
Singh looking to sit in guard and control but Sherman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Singh keeping moving, preventing Sherman from controlling successfully.
Singh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sherman is one step ahead there.
Sherman wants to pass the guard but Singh is keeping the position.
Sherman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sherman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sherman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Singh pulls Sherman in close to his closed guard and prevents Sherman from doing any damage or advancing position.
Singh might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sherman trying to control the position from guard on top but Singh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Singh seems keen to control Sherman's posture.
Sherman has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Singh is proving hard to escape from.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leonel Sherman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Sherman shoots in and drives through. Singh sprawls well.
Sherman throws a combination. Singh tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#ROC2#Singh is rocked!
Singh closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sherman counters with a right hand from hell and Singh is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leonel Sherman!
Leonel Sherman made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'It feels amazing to be Champion, I never imagined I'd get here, but I always kept working and here I am! Jumba keep those contenders coming, and Thank You Hilo!!'.
In defeat, Nirmal Singh stepped up to the mic, saying 'We're no strangers to love You know the rules and so do I (do I) A full commitment's what I'm thinking of You wouldn't get this from any other guy I just wanna tell you how I'm feeling Gotta make you understand Never gonna give you up Never gonna let you down Never gonna run around and deser'.

Event: FLB 4
Date: Aug 20, 2024

#R1#
Yamauchi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tlaloc as he jumps to the side.
Yamauchi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #TD#
Yamauchi gets caught napping as Tlaloc dives in and scores a takedown. Yamauchi manages to retain guard.
Tlaloc throwing strikes from guard but Yamauchi blocks nicely.
Tlaloc throws an elbow that misses. Yamauchi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tlaloc's guard. Nice move by Yamauchi!#REVB#
Yamauchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Tlaloc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yamauchi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tlaloc's guard.
Tlaloc really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Yamauchi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1#
Tlaloc struggling a bit here.
Tlaloc looks to move to half guard but instead Yamauchi has passed into mount! Damn!
Tlaloc is squirming around, avoiding Yamauchi's attempts to control the action.
Tlaloc is working to get back to half guard.
Yamauchi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Yamauchi tries to control but Tlaloc wriggling away. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Yamauchi can't control as he wanted to and Tlaloc manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Yamauchi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Yamauchi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tlaloc does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Yamauchi throwing shots but Tlaloc is blocking nicely.
Yamauchi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tlaloc defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yamauchi trying to control from half guard but Tlaloc is working away.
Tlaloc keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Takuma Yamauchi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Yamauchi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Yamauchi has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Yamauchi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Yamauchi closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Yamauchi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tlaloc shoots in looking for a takedown but Yamauchi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tlaloc's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Tlaloc fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Yamauchi to the ground. Tlaloc is now in Yamauchi's guard.
Yamauchi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tlaloc manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Yamauchi wants to control from the top but Tlaloc keeps moving.
Tlaloc on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tlaloc tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Yamauchi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Yamauchi looking to sit in guard and control but Tlaloc gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Yamauchi is trying to control the position but Tlaloc postures up.
Tlaloc 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.
Yamauchi wants to stand but Tlaloc is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Tlaloc avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yamauchi working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yamauchi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Takuma Yamauchi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Tlaloc tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yamauchi defends well and Tlaloc ends up having to push Yamauchi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Yamauchi steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tlaloc.#TD2#
Yamauchi jumps guard. #SUB2#
Yamauchi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tlaloc scoring with punches to the head and body.
Takuma Yamauchi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yamauchi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tlaloc postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yamauchi working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tlaloc in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tlaloc's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Yamauchi is trying to keep Tlaloc in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tlaloc wants to control from the top but Yamauchi keeps moving.
Tlaloc throwing strikes from guard but Yamauchi blocks nicely.
Yamauchi controls Tlaloc momentarily but Tlaloc frees himself.
Yamauchi wants to sweep here but Tlaloc controlling him for the moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tlaloc scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Yamauchi looking to control.
Tlaloc wants to control from the top but Yamauchi keeps moving.
Quetzalcoatl Tlaloc overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tlaloc keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Yamauchi's head.
Tlaloc working some strikes from top position.
Yamauchi trying to control the position.
Tlaloc trying to control but Yamauchi is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tlaloc lands a couple of elbows.

And that's the end of the fight!
Quetzalcoatl Tlaloc showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yamauchi 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takuma Yamauchi!
Takuma Yamauchi is the new bantamweight champion!
In defeat, Quetzalcoatl Tlaloc stepped up to the mic, saying 'Elbooka Doka Inagura'.

Event: HFA FIGHT NIGHT 2
Date: Jul 24, 2024

#R1#
Khadziev tries to clinch up but Singh circles away and keeps his distance.
Singh tries to counter by clinching up but Khadziev breaks away and moves out of range.#TD#
Singh gets a takedown into half guard.
Singh sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Singh perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
Singh's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Khadziev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Khadziev keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Singh throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Khadziev was covering up waiting for the punch and Singh finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T2#
Singh controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Khadziev looks winded!
Khadziev wants to stand but Singh is controlling the position.
Singh stays in close to Khadziev's body and controls the position. #T3#
Singh has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Khadziev is looking to stand up but Singh isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Singh shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Khadziev manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Khadziev has a closed guard, preventing Singh from standing up. #T4##SU#
Singh stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kamil Khadziev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khadziev shoots in for a takedown but Singh shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Khadziev bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Singh's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Khadziev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Singh. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nirmal Singh dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Khadziev shoots for a double leg takedown but Singh sprawls well. He's pushed Khadziev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've been told by Singh's head coaches at Xtreme Fighting Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Singh stuffs the takedown attempt from Khadziev. Khadziev gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Singh clinches.
Singh tries for a takedown. No joy.
Singh changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Khadziev fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Singh fails to land the takedown.
We've been informed that Khadziev has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nirmal Singh. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Singh closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Singh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Khadziev can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Khadziev has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Singh breaks the clinch. #TD2#
Khadziev 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.
Khadziev is breathing heavily.
Singh is pulling down on Khadziev's head to control his posture. #T1#
Khadziev won't allow Singh to get back to his feet.
Khadziev preventing the sweep.
Khadziev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Singh might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Singh throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Singh lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Khadziev wants to get back to his feet but Singh is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Singh stays in close to Khadziev's body and controls the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Khadziev can do anything to dispel that myth.
Singh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Khadziev is keeping the position for now. #ES2#
Khadziev is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Singh presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T3##BC2#
Khadziev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Singh shoots in looking for a takedown but Khadziev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Singh's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Khadziev closes the distance and pushes Singh back into the cage.
Singh wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Singh fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC2#
Khadziev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Singh fails with the takedown.#CL#
Singh rushes Khadziev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Khadziev's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Khadziev stalls.
Khadziev continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.#T4#
Khadziev prevents Singh from breaking the clinch.
Singh tries to circle away but Khadziev has him pinned against the cage.
Khadziev lands with a left to the head.
Khadziev is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Singh is looking for a takedown.
Singh is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Khadziev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kamil Khadziev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Khadziev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Singh as he avoids it easily.
Singh drops down looking for a counter takedown but Khadziev sprawls and moves away.
Khadziev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Singh is fending him off so far but Khadziev persists. Nope, Singh circles away and we're back to standing.
Singh pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Singh tries to clinch but Khadziev is having none of it. #CL#
Singh drives through and clinches with Khadziev against the cage.
Singh taking a breather.
Singh tries to pull guard but Khadziev forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Singh is working for takedown but Khadziev is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Singh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL#
Singh closes the distance and clinches.
Khadziev lands a right hand.
Singh misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Khadziev. #T1#
Singh tries for a takedown but Khadziev manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nirmal Singh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Singh is trying to stall. #BC2#
Khadziev breaks the clinch.
Khadziev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Singh swivels and escapes.
A combination from Singh does no damage.
Khadziev shoots for a takedown but Singh saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Khadziev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Singh sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Khadziev somewhat.
Khadziev tries to clinch there but Singh circles away. #CL#
Singh clinches up with Khadziev and pushes him back against the cage.#T2##TD#
Singh jumps guard.
Singh has Khadziev pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Singh looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Khadziev passes into side control.
Singh is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Singh trying to get back to full guard but Khadziev takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Khadziev content just to control the position here. #T3#
Khadziev wants to control the pace but Singh is squirming around nicely.
Singh is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Khadziev controlling his opponent.
Let's hope that Khadziev 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.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Singh is in all sorts of trouble here.
Khadziev controlling the pace for now.
Singh wants to hold on but Khadziev pushes him away.
Singh is working to get back to half guard.
Nirmal Singh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Singh really wants to buck Khadziev off and get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khadziev avoids the attempt from Singh to control.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nirmal Singh!
Our winner, Nirmal Singh, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: OPG 7: Albertini vs Ngata 2
Date: Jul 24, 2024

#R1#
Boro darts in looking for a takedown but Plecak gets double underhooks and turns Boro into the cage. #TD2#
Plecak drags the fight down to the ground.
Boro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boro throws a strike but Plecak rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Boro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Plecak is aware though and is defending well.
Boro keeping full guard, as Plecak tries to pass.
Plecak looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Boro looking for subs off his back but Plecak has passed one foot through into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boro wants to control but Plecak is keeping busy. #T1##SUB2#
Plecak is working for a kimura but Boro is defending it quite comfortably.
Boro on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Boro tries to get out of the position.
Plecak content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Boro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Plecak pulls his head out easily.
Boro is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Boro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boro is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Boro trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no! #SUB2#
Plecak is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Boro is surviving well by controlling Plecak's body position as best he can.
Plecak controlling the pace for now.
Boro has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Boro is trying to escape the mount.
Plecak avoids the attempt from Boro to control.
Boro is trying to escape the mount. #T3#
Boro is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boro sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Boro tries to roll over but Plecak keeps him under control.
Boro is looking to control Plecak's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boro avoid being mounted?
Plecak wants to stand but Boro has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Boro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Plecak pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Boro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boro regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boro working a defensive guard but Plecak passes into half guard.
Plecak controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boro taking some punishment here, with Plecak in his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Liam Plecak dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Boro tries to score a power double leg takedown but Plecak sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Boro somewhat.
Boro shoots in but Plecak avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Plecak throws a counter combo.
Marl Boro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boro shoots for a takedown but Plecak saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Plecak is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marl Boro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Plecak pivots, looking for a leg kick but Boro is out of range and Plecak settles back down. #TD#
Boro is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Plecak's half guard.#SUB2#
Plecak looking for submissions off his back.
Boro wants to control but Plecak is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from Boro.
Boro prevents Plecak from improving his position.
Plecak wants to control but Boro is keeping busy. #T1#
Plecak is trying to get back to full guard.
Plecak moves into full guard.
Boro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boro throwing strikes from guard but Plecak blocks nicely.
Plecak wants to hit a sweep here but Boro passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Plecak there!
Plecak tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Plecak taking shots to the head.
Plecak is squirming around, avoiding Boro's attempts to control the action.
Boro lands a nice shot to the head.
Boro raining down shots from the mount!
Boro landing strikes from the mount.#SUB#
Boro goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Plecak turns into him and now he's in Boro's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Boro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3#
Plecak content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Plecak got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Plecak has managed to get both his arms back between Boro's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Boro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Plecak gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Boro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Plecak is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Plecak is looking to stand up but Boro won't let him.
Plecak engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Boro is looking for a triangle but Plecak pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Boro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Plecak can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Boro has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Plecak 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 Boro.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Plecak wants to stand but Boro is controlling his arm.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marl Boro dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Plecak leaves Boro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Plecak closes the distance and pushes Boro back into the cage.
Boro is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Plecak is defending well.#TD2#
Plecak lands a nice trip takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Boro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boro manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Plecak got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Plecak has managed to get both his arms back between Boro's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Boro looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Plecak passes into side control. #T1#
Plecak tries to stand but Boro is controlling his head.
Liam Plecak has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boro is trying to get back to half guard.
Boro struggling a bit here.
Plecak working the ground and pound from side control.
You can see the frustration on Boro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Plecak tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Plecak has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Plecak looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #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.
Boro can't do much from the bottom here.
Boro manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Plecak manages to get to full guard.
Plecak has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Plecak keeping full guard, as Boro tries to pass.
Plecak keeping moving, preventing Boro from controlling successfully.
Boro is looking to work some ground and pound but Plecak has wrist control.
Boro wants to control from the top but Plecak keeps moving. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Plecak looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Plecak looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Plecak wants to sweep here but Boro controlling him for the moment.
Boro trying to control the position from guard on top but Plecak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Plecak is looking for a triangle here but Boro uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Plecak takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Plecak is trying to control Boro's posture but Boro avoids it.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liam Plecak!
A determined Liam Plecak didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: FLB 2
Date: Jul 20, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Yamauchi darts in and clinches Mi up against the cage.#BC#
Mi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Yamauchi clinches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
Yamauchi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Mi tries to keep at a distance but Yamauchi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yamauchi has Mi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mi is trying to stall. #TD2#
Yamauchi jumps guard and drags Mi to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Yamauchi is pulling down on Mi's head. It's preventing any offense from Mi, at least for the moment.
Mi looking to sit in guard and control but Yamauchi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamauchi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1##SUB2#
Yamauchi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Yamauchi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
It looks like Yamauchi 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.#SU2#
Mi is working an open guard so Yamauchi takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Yamauchi moves into range and clinches up with Mi.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD2#
Yamauchi successfully pulls guard.
Mi trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamauchi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mi landing with the ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Yamauchi holds on and takes a little breather.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yamauchi keeping moving, preventing Mi from controlling successfully.
Yamauchi has his hands on Mi's head, controlling the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Takuma Yamauchi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Yamauchi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mi.
Mi throws a body punch but Yamauchi moves out of range.
Mi misses with a straight right.
Yamauchi throws a sloppy head kick
and Mi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yamauchi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mi lands a body shot.
Mi misses with a wild combination. #CL2#
Yamauchi drives through and clinches with Mi against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yamauchi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mi tries a body shot but Yamauchi blocks it.
Yamauchi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yamauchi wants to take the fight to the mat but Mi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Yamauchi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yamauchi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T1#
Yamauchi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Yuu Mi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takuma Yamauchi.#BC2#
Yamauchi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mi misses with a hook. Yamauchi ducked under it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Mi. Those never looked like landing.
Yamauchi wants to counter with a clinch but Mi pushes him away.
Yamauchi slips under a jab from Mi.#CL2#
Yamauchi forces Mi back against the cage and clinches.
Mi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mi is trying to stall.
Yamauchi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC2#
Yamauchi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick by Yamauchi misses
and Yamauchi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yamauchi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mi throws a jab but it's blocked by Yamauchi. #CL2#
Yamauchi has closed the distance and engaged Mi in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T2##TD2#
Yamauchi pulls guard effortlessly.
Mi wants to control from the top but Yamauchi keeps moving.
Yamauchi has Mi pulled in close to control his posture.
Mi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yamauchi on the ground.
Yamauchi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mi's guard. #REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mi trying to keep a closed guard but Yamauchi is proving a slippery customer.
Mi wants to sweep here but Yamauchi controlling him for the moment.
Yamauchi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Yamauchi is continuing to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Takuma Yamauchi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Yamauchi shoots and misses
and Mi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Yamauchi gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Yamauchi jumps guard.
Yamauchi keeping moving, preventing Mi from controlling successfully.
Mi looking to sit in guard and control but Yamauchi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Yamauchi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Takuma Yamauchi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Mi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mi 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.
Yamauchi controlling from the top position. #SU2#
Yamauchi gets to his feet - Mi follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Yamauchi closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Yamauchi gets control of Mi's arms and successfully pulls guard. Yamauchi will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mi stopping the sweep attempt from Yamauchi.#T2#
Yamauchi pulls Mi in to control the position.
Yamauchi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Yamauchi 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. #SU2#
Yamauchi stands up and waves to Mi to follow him. #CL2#
Yamauchi takes the fight into the clinch.
Mi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Yuu Mi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Takuma Yamauchi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mi tries a body shot but Yamauchi blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Takuma Yamauchi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yamauchi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takuma Yamauchi!

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

#R1##CL#
Plecak closes the distance and clinches.
Plecak gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jones. #TD#
Plecak works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Plecak in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Plecak's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Plecak wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plecak sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jones pulls Plecak in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Plecak stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Jones keeps trying to improve his position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Plecak shoots in and bounces Jones off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Plecak looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Plecak 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.#T2#
Plecak seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Plecak'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.
Plecak looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jones puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2#
Jones is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Plecak defends it well.
Plecak wants to control but Jones is keeping busy. #T3#
Jones prevents Plecak from improving his position.
Plecak has his hands clasped together around Jones's back. He's all about the action.#SUB2#
Jones is looking for a kimura but Plecak is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Jones is looking for a kimura here.
Plecak trying to control but Jones postures up. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Plecak is holding on to half guard well.
Plecak on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Plecak tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Jones is working for a submission of some sort.
Plecak is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Plecak avoid being mounted?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Liam Plecak dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL#
Plecak moves into the clinch.#BC#
Plecak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Plecak tries to clinch up.#CL#
Plecak has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #TD#
Plecak has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jones uses from the top position.
Plecak looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Jones drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Plecak dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Plecak trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom. #T1#
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Plecak is one step ahead there.
Plecak controls from within his opponent's guard.
Plecak tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jones has his hands on Plecak's head, controlling the position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Plecak throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Plecak from controlling successfully.
Plecak tries to stand but Jones is controlling from the bottom.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Plecak tries to stand but Jones is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3##CL#
Jones gets tackled into the cage by Plecak. Plecak maintains the clinch. #TD#
Plecak pulls Jones into guard.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Plecak.
Plecak trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Jones drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Plecak dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Plecak won't allow Jones to sweep him here. #T4#
Plecak sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jones's guard.
Plecak is trying to control. Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Plecak stalling away here and it's allowed Jones to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Plecak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Plecak trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Plecak wants to get up but he can't break Jones's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Liam Plecak dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Plecak tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Plecak moves into range and clinches up with Jones.#TD#
Plecak pulls guard.
Plecak doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #SUB2#
Jones drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jones jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jones won't allow Plecak to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Plecak is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Plecak working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
Plecak controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Plecak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Jones looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Plecak is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Plecak trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Jones looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Jones is working for a submission of some sort.
Liam Plecak is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Jones is working for a kimura but Plecak is defending it quite comfortably. #T3#
Jones wants to pass the guard but Plecak is defending well.
Plecak is trying to control but Jones passes into side control! #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Plecak is looking for a sweep.
Plecak is trying to control Jones's posture but Jones avoids it. #SUB2#
Jones is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Plecak knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Plecak is looking for a sweep.
Tyler Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Plecak's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Plecak has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liam Plecak!
A determined Liam Plecak didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 04, 2024

#R1##TD#
Singh feints and as Kiang raises his hands in defense, Singh changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Singh is pushing down on Kiang's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kiang is fighting to maintain full guard but Singh has managed to sneak the leg through.
Singh content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kiang is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Singh's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Singh's back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh is in bad spot here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Singh wants to control his opponent's hands but Kiang gets his hands free.
Singh might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Singh rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Singh is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Singh is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kiang's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kiang's back!#T2##SUB#
Kiang defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Singh's arms.
Singh is breathing heavily.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Kiang trying to control the position but Singh manages to sink in the hooks.
Good control from Singh.#SUB#
Kiang fending off the submission attempt from Singh. #T3#
Singh is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position. #SUB#
Singh is looking for the choke from the back position but Kiang is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Singh has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Kiang is defending well but eventually Singh manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Kiang has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nirmal Singh!
Nirmal Singh 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: Jun 30, 2024

#R1#
Muchida fails with a takedown attempt.
Muchida fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Singh moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Singh breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Singh clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Singh has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Muchida uses from the top position.
Singh 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.
Muchida wants to control from the top but Singh keeps moving.
Singh wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Singh looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1#
Singh is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Muchida is controlling him.
Singh wants to sweep here but Muchida controlling him for the moment.
Muchida trying to control the position from guard on top but Singh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Singh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Muchida shoots in looking for a takedown but Singh manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Muchida's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Singh is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rod Muchida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muchida looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Muchida closes the distance and clinches up with Singh, looking for a takedown. Muchida pushes Singh against the cage but Singh circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Singh clinches up against the cage.
Muchida tries for a takedown. No joy. #TD2#
Singh jumps guard and drags Muchida to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Singh managing to control the position.
Singh looks winded!
Muchida wants to pass the guard but Singh is keeping the position.
Singh pulls Muchida in close to prevent any damage.
Muchida will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Muchida is looking to stand up but Singh won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Singh has Muchida pulled in close to control his posture.
Muchida wants to stand but Singh is controlling his posture from full guard.
Muchida trying to control but Singh is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Singh trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Muchida wants to clinch up but Singh keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Singh takes the fight into the clinch. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Singh tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC2#
Singh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Muchida wants to clinch up but Singh keeps it at a distance.
Muchida lands a jab to Singh's midsection.
Muchida throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Singh counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Muchida pushes Singh off and scrambles back to his feet. #CL2#
Singh rushes Muchida and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Muchida jumps guard but Singh turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Singh tries to circle away but Muchida has him pinned against the cage.
Muchida trying to control the position but instead, Singh has worked for underhooks and has pushed Muchida into the cage.#BC2#
Singh breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nirmal Singh dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
No luck for Muchida with that takedown attempt.
Singh keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Singh is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Muchida shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Singh as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rod Muchida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muchida moves out of range of the body kick.
Nirmal Singh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muchida blocks a head kick by Singh. #CL2#
Singh has managed to clinch. #TD2#
Singh pulls Muchida into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muchida content to stall in guard here.
Muchida trying to control but Singh is working from the bottom.
Muchida has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Singh is breathing heavily.#T1##SUB2#
Singh is looking for a triangle here but Muchida uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Muchida wants to lay and pray for a moment but Singh keeps working.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Singh can do anything to dispel that myth.
Singh tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Muchida easily slips into full mount!
Muchida is looking to stand but Singh has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Singh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Muchida thowing shots but they're missing.
Singh tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Singh reaches up to try and control the position but Muchida seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Singh rolls and tries to escape and now Muchida has his back!
Muchida wants to control the position but Singh frees himself and scrambles - Muchida manages to regain control in side control.
Singh is looking to reverse the position.
Rod Muchida overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Muchida is looking to take a break and control but Singh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SU#
Muchida decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Singh takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A head kick from Muchida lands but Singh takes it in his stride. #CL2#
Singh pushes Muchida up against the cage in a clinch.
Muchida jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Singh walks away with a smile on his face. Muchida gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Muchida goes for a double leg but Singh avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Singh continues to drive forward.
Muchida is trying to pull guard but Singh turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Muchida tries for a takedown. No joy.
Singh is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Singh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Singh is trying to drag Muchida to the mat but Muchida just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Singh looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Singh avoiding damage as Muchida throws knees to the body. #TD#
Muchida gets control of Singh's arms and successfully pulls guard. Muchida will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Muchida wants to stand and escape but Singh is having none of it.
Singh postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Muchida is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Singh sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Muchida's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nirmal Singh will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Muchida shoots in looking for a takedown. Singh tries to sprawl out of it but Muchida keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Singh manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Singh tries to counter by closing the distance.
Muchida lands a nice looking body shot.
Muchida shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Singh sprawls well. Singh wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Muchida gets slowly back to his feet.
Nirmal Singh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Singh closes the distance and pushes Muchida back into the cage.#TD2#
Singh is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Muchida can't fight it off and eventually Singh manages to take the fight to the floor. Muchida looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muchida tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Singh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Singh stays in close to Muchida's body and controls the position.
Singh's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Singh postures up.
Muchida wants to get back to his feet but Singh is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Muchida is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Singh 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.
Let's hope that Singh 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.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nirmal Singh is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Muchida shoots in looking for a takedown. Singh tries to sprawl out of it but Muchida keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Singh manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rod Muchida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muchida dives in and grabs Singh's left leg, looking for a takedown. Singh pushes down on Muchida's head and hops out.
Muchida shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Singh has taken the fight to the clinch. #T3#
Muchida takes a shot to the head. #TD2#
Singh manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Singh trying to control the position here.
Muchida looking to sit in guard and control but Singh gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Singh content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Muchida wants to sweep but no luck.
Singh engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Singh is looking to stand up but Muchida won't let him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Singh slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Muchida wants to sweep here but Singh controlling him for the moment.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nirmal Singh!
A victorious Nirmal Singh thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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

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

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

Liam Plecak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Liam Plecak's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Carter looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Plecak is fending him off so far but Carter persists. Nope, Plecak circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Plecak moves into the clinch.
Carter looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Carter gets underhooks to prevent Plecak's takedown attempt. #TD2#
Plecak has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Carter regains guard immediately.
Liam Plecak has got the better of the ground game so far.
Carter looking to control. #SUB#
Carter working for a triangle but Plecak defends it easily.
Plecak content to stall in guard here. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Plecak stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Carter throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Plecak counters with a takedown into side control.
Carter tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Plecak controlling his opponent.
Plecak avoids the attempt from Carter to control.
Plecak sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Plecak working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Plecak connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Liam Plecak is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Plecak looking to control and managing it successfully.
Plecak is continuing to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SU2#
Plecak is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Carter throws a leg kick but Plecak moved away.#CL2#
Plecak rushes Carter and presses him up against the cage.
Plecak manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Plecak is trying to drag Carter to the mat but Carter just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Plecak drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Warren Carter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam Plecak.
Carter looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Carter blocks an uppercut.
Plecak keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Carter's efforts to push away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carter leaning against his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Liam Plecak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Plecak winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

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

Event: QFC Tournament 1191 Round 1
Date: Jun 27, 2024

#R1#
Yamauchi dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Yamauchi's head and hops out.
Jones misses with a body shot. #CL#
Yamauchi pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones goes for a takedown attempt but Yamauchi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Yamauchi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yamauchi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yamauchi tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Yamauchi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jones wants to clinch.
As Jones looks to move away, Yamauchi throws a big counter combo but Jones just gets out of the way.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Yamauchi moved out of range nicely.
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yamauchi circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamauchi shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takuma Yamauchi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yamauchi fights it off and pushes away nicely. #TD2#
Jones shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Jones is trying for a kimura here. Yamauchi looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Jones wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). King Kong Jones!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 26, 2024

#R1##CL#
Singh closes the distance and clinches.
Lin looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Singh digs a right hand underneath Lin's ribcage. Lin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Singh pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Singh has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Lin regains guard immediately.
Our spies down at at The Purpose Martial Arts Academy inform us that Lin has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Singh controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Singh postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh controls from within his opponent's guard.
Singh sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lin's guard. #T1#
Singh tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Lin.
Singh trying to control the pace.
Singh works his foot free and advances to mount.
Singh content just to control the position here.
Lin is looking to improve his position but Singh isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Singh controlling from mount.
Singh raining down hammerfists from mount.
Singh controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Singh wants to get back to his feet but Lin is holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Singh is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Lin is surviving well by controlling Singh's body position as best he can. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Singh controlling his opponent.
Singh wants to get back to his feet but Lin is holding on tight.
Singh lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Lin can't escape the position.
Singh controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nirmal Singh dominated that round.
That's time! Singh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Singh closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lin did well to prevent Singh getting side control.
Singh stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lin is breathing heavily.#T1##SUB2#
Lin with the active half guard here but Singh passes nicely into side control.
Singh controls the position.#SUB#
Singh tries for a kimura but Lin is defending well.
Singh is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Singh working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lin seems a little lost for a moment, as Singh dominates the positioning.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3#
Singh seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lin for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nirmal Singh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Singh forces Lin back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Singh jumps guard and drags Lin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Singh seems keen to control Lin's posture.#SUB#
Singh has his foot on Lin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lin works his way back into a safe position though.
Singh tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Singh is pulling down on Lin's head. It's preventing any offense from Lin, at least for the moment.#T4##SUB2#
Lin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Singh manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lin has Singh in his guard.#REVR#
Singh engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nirmal Singh dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Singh has closed the distance and engaged Lin in a clinch. #TD#
Singh has picked Lin up - he's going for a ride! Singh dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Still in half guard, Singh seems content to control.
Singh continues to stall.
Lin wants to get back to full guard.
Lin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Singh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lin can do to turn this around?
Singh connects with an inside leg kick.
Singh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#KD#
Singh drops Lin with a beautiful combination! Lin stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Singh is looking for the KO!#ROC#Lin is rocked!#CL#
Singh rushes Lin and presses him up against the cage.
Lin is still on wobbly legs! Can Singh finish him?#TD#
Singh is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Lin can't fight it off and eventually Singh manages to take the fight to the floor. Lin looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Singh would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Lin has his foot on Singh's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Singh works his way back into a safe position though.
Nirmal Singh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Singh controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Singh wants to stand but Lin is controlling his posture from full guard.
Singh's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Singh'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.#SUB2#
Lin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Singh gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Singh drags the fight down to the ground.
Singh is pulling down on Lin's head. It's preventing any offense from Lin, at least for the moment.
Singh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lin is one step ahead there.
Lin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Singh is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Singh lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Singh controlling from the top position.
Singh knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lin on the ground.
Further stalling from Singh.#SUB2#
Lin is looking for a triangle but Singh pushes his legs off easily.
Nico Lin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Singh works over Lin with some ground and pound from guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nirmal Singh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Singh 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:24
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:24
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nirmal Singh!
Our winner, Nirmal Singh, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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