Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Fazekas vs Drago
Date: Nov 16, 2024

#R1#
Pulizzi takes one to the side of the head.
Prescott throws a jab when Pulizzi was well out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Pulizzi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Decent striking displayed by Prescott there.#CL2#
Prescott clinches up against the cage.
Pulizzi can't find room to land a body shot as Prescott controls the action.
A short right from Pulizzi.
Prescott misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pulizzi goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Prescott breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Prescott moves into the clinch.
Prescott lands with a light punch inside.
Pulizzi blocks an elbow strike.
Prescott misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Prescott lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pulizzi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Prescott throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pulizzis head.
Prescott misses with an elbow strike. #T1#
Prescott lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pulizzi works on Prescott's body with a couple of short punches.
Prescott working aggressively here.
Pulizzi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Prescott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pulizzi.
Prescott misses with some punches.
Prescott misses with the head strike.
Pulizzi blocks an uppercut.
Pulizzi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Prescott.
Prescott working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Prescott keeps control of Pulizzi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Prescott tries to pull guard but Pulizzi won't allow it. #BC2#
Prescott breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Prescott darts in and clinches Pulizzi up against the cage.
Pulizzi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Prescott misses with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Prescott misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Pulizzi pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
Pulizzi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Prescott takes the fight into the clinch.
Prescott lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pulizzi digs a right hand underneath Prescott's ribcage. Prescott let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Prescott misses with the head strike.
Prescott lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Prescott throws a punch but it's blocked by Pulizzi.
Prescott pushes off an throws an elbow but Pulizzi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Prescott.
Prescott throws a punch but it's blocked by Pulizzi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pulizzi.
Prescott misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Prescott.
A nice left hand lands by Prescott.
Pulizzi struggles to land a body shot inside as Prescott controls his hands. #T3#
Prescott lands with a right to the head.
Prescott swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pulizzi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pulizzi tries to break the clinch but Prescott is controlling the position.
Pulizzi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Prescott prevents a body shot from Pulizzi.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pulizzi.
Pulizzi working aggressively here.
Prescott working aggressively here.
Pulizzi gets through Prescott's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Prescott lands with a right to the head.
Pulizzi tries to stall but Prescott uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pulizzi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pulizzi just leaning against Prescott, taking a breather.
Prescott misses with a punch on the inside.
Pulizzi presses Prescott against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Prescott swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pulizzi tries to circle away but Prescott has him pinned against the cage.
Prescott lands a hook that snaps the head of Pulizzi backwards. #T4#
Pulizzi lands with a right to the head.
Pulizzi blocks an elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulizzi controlling the action here for a moment.
Pulizzi blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Prescott fails to land.
Pulizzi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pulizzi misses with the head strike.
Pulizzi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Prescott backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pulizzi.
Prescott working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Prescott fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Prescott pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Prescott misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pulizzi misses with a body punch.
Pulizzi working aggressively here.
Prescott drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pulizzi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Prescott working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pete Prescott dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Prescott rushes Pulizzi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Prescott has a couple of punches blocked by Pulizzi.
Prescott misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pete Prescott seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Prescott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pulizzi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pulizzi.
Pulizzi struggles to land a body shot inside as Prescott controls his hands.
Pulizzi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pulizzi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pulizzi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pulizzi.
Pulizzi blocks an uppercut.
Prescott throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulizzi misses with a punch to the body.
Pulizzi is trying to break the clinch but Prescott has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Pulizzi breaks the clinch.
Prescott lands an overhand right.#CL2#
Prescott gets a clinch. #T1#
Pulizzi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Prescott has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Prescott lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pulizzi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pulizzi slowing the pace effectively.
Pulizzi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pulizzi.
Pulizzi looking to stall.
Pulizzi blocks an uppercut.
Pulizzi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Prescott's elbow.
Pulizzi misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Prescott. #BC2#
Prescott's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Prescott looks to clinch
and Pulizzi counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Prescott has managed to clinch.
A short uppercut from Pulizzi.
Prescott working aggressively here. #T2##BC#
Pulizzi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Prescott pushes Pulizzi up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Prescott misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Pulizzi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Prescott tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Pulizzi to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Pulizzi tries to keep at a distance but Prescott has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pulizzi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pulizzi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Prescott lands with a light punch inside.
Prescott lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Prescott fails to land.
Prescott misses with a short punch on the inside.
Prescott swings wildly with an uppercut but Pulizzi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Prescott lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Prescott softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Pulizzi breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Prescott has managed to clinch. #BC#
Pulizzi breaks the clinch.
Prescott throws a head kick that misses.
Pulizzi throwing a counter right hand but Prescott manages to avoid it.
Pulizzi walks into a jab.#CL2#
Prescott has closed the distance and engaged Pulizzi in a clinch.
Prescott pushes Pulizzi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Pulizzi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Prescott gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Prescott throws a punch but it's blocked by Pulizzi.
Prescott lands an uppercut.
Pulizzi can't break the clinch.
Pulizzi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Prescott misses with the head strike. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pulizzi blocking some punches.
Pulizzi dodges an elbow strike from Prescott.
Prescott throws a punch but it's blocked by Pulizzi.
Prescott throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pulizzis head.
Pulizzi misses with the head strike.
Pulizzi tries a body shot but Prescott blocks it.
Prescott looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pulizzi blocks an uppercut.
Pulizzi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pulizzi misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Pulizzi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Prescott tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pulizzi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Prescott moves into the clinch successfully.
Pulizzi works on Prescott's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Pulizzi - that landed with a thud.
Prescott lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pulizzi backwards.
Prescott misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pete Prescott showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Pulizzi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Prescott scores with a hook.#CL2#
Prescott drives through and clinches with Pulizzi against the cage.
Pulizzi lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Prescott.
Pulizzi lands a shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Prescott.
Prescott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Prescott misses with the head strike.
Prescott blocks a body shot from Pulizzi.
Pulizzi tries to throw a body punch but Prescott avoids it by throwing Pulizzi back against the cage.
Prescott working aggressively here.
Pulizzi is trying to break the clinch but Prescott is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prescott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Prescott.
A nice right hand lands inside from Prescott.
Prescott misses with the head strike. #BC#
Pulizzi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pulizzi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pulizzi appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1#
Pulizzi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL2#
Prescott moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Pulizzi breaks the clinch.
Prescott has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Prescott looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Prescott gets a clinch. #BC#
Pulizzi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pulizzi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Prescott finds it's way round the side to connect with Pulizzi's head.
Prescott tries to clinch but Pulizzi is having none of it.
Pulizzi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2#
Prescott rushes Pulizzi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Pulizzi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pulizzi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Prescott has him pressed against the cage.
Pulizzi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Prescott backwards.
Pulizzi has a couple of punches blocked by Prescott.
Pulizzi is leaning against Prescott and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Prescott pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pulizzi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Prescott keeps control of Pulizzi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Prescott throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pulizzi slows down the pace here.
Prescott lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pulizzi backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Pulizzi breaks from the clinch.
Prescott uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pulizzi has time to react.
Pulizzi avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T3#
Prescott tries to clinch up.
Pete Prescott is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Prescott tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pulizzi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little feinted left hand from Pulizzi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Prescott throws a shot from downtown. Pulizzi moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Pulizzi misses the target.
Prescott tries to clinch but Pulizzi moves out of range.
It looked like Pulizzi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Prescott is looking to clinch.
Prescott connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Joe Pulizzi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Prescott looks to land a right hand but Pulizzi moved out of range.
Pulizzi is looking to counter punch.
Pulizzi swats away the attempt to clinch by Prescott.
A little feinted left hand from Pulizzi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pete Prescott seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Prescott darts in trying to clinch
and Pulizzi counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Prescott tries to clinch but Pulizzi moves out of range.
Prescott misses with an uppercut
and Pulizzi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Prescott moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pulizzi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL2#
Prescott has managed to clinch.
Pulizzi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pulizzi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pulizzi working aggressively here.
Prescott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pulizzi tries to throw a body punch but Prescott avoids it by throwing Pulizzi back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Prescott lands a left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pete Prescott comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Prescott 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pete Prescott!
An out of breath Pete Prescott thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: MMA Hype -9-
Date: Nov 10, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Oper gets caught napping as Black dives in and scores a takedown. Oper manages to retain guard.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Oper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Oper is looking for a triangle but Black pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Black avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Black's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black distracts Oper with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Black is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Black working some strikes from top position.
Black must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Black throwing strikes but missing.
Black's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SU2#
Oper is working an open guard so Black takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Black fails with the takedown.
Oper rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Black moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Black gets a clinch.
Black is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Black changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Oper fights it off and pushes away nicely. #TD2#
Oper gets caught flat footed, as Black shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Oper working a defensive guard here.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Oper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Black is in close to Oper's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Black stands up over Oper, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Black really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Oper. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU2#
Black stands up from Oper's guard - Black perhaps looking for a knockout.
Oper tries to clinch up but Black circles away and keeps his distance.
Oper defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Black.
Fish Oper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Black.
Black fails with the takedown.
Black shoots for a double leg takedown but Oper sprawls well. He's pushed Black's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fish Oper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Oper instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oper missing with knees to the body.
Oper tries to land knees in the clinch but Black avoids the damage to the body.
Oper tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Black avoids it.#T3##TD2#
Black gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Oper is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Black presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Black blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Black has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Oper is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Black is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Oper is defending well.
Black blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Black is working for takedown but Oper is calmly controlling the position for now.
Black looks winded!
Black managing to block the knees to the body from Oper.
Oper missing with knees to the body.
Black on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Oper is pressed up against the cage. Black has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Oper down to the mat. Oper avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Oper tries to clinch but Black is having none of it. #CL2#
Black clinches.
Oper is pressed up against the cage. Black has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Oper down to the mat. Oper avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Oper gets tackled into the cage by Black. Black maintains the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oper tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Black avoids it.#TD2#
Black is trying to trip Oper. He has hold of a leg but Oper is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Black persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Oper's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T4#
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Oper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Black pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oper is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Oper is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Oper preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Black working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Oper keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jimmy Black will probably get the nod.
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#
Black shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Oper sprawls well. Oper wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Black gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Oper instigates a clinch.
Black managing to block the knees to the body from Oper.
Black is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Black on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Oper tries to land knees in the clinch but Black avoids the damage to the body.
Oper is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Black is defending well for now.
Oper trying to land knees to the body.
Oper could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Black drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Black on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Black managing to block the knees to the body from Oper. #TD2#
Black gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Oper is trying to control but Black passes into side control! #T1#
Black working the ground and pound from side control.
Oper can't do much from the bottom here.
Oper might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Oper tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Black tries for a kimura but Oper is defending well.
Jimmy Black has got the better of the ground game so far.
Oper is not content to let Black control the position. #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.
Black is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
You can see the frustration on Oper's face as Black controls the position.
Black working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Black in side control lands a decent elbow.
Black has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Oper!#T3#
Oper is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Black controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oper sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Black connects with a nice short shot to Oper's temple.
Black performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Black working the head and body with strikes. #T4##SU2#
Black escapes and gets back to his feet.
Fish Oper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Black gets the takedown into side control.

Oper throws Black to one side and escapes!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Oper takes the fight into the clinch.
Black trying to land knees to the body.
Black managing to block the knees to the body from Oper.
Oper tries to land knees in the clinch but Black avoids the damage to the body.
Black lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oper is pressed up against the cage. Black has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Oper down to the mat. Oper avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fish Oper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Black.#TD2#
Black looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Oper!
Oper is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Black off and has taken his back!#ES2#
Black is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Oper off. It looks like it's working - Oper slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Black displaying calm under pressure there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Fish Oper will probably get the nod.
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##CL2#
Black gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Black looking for a takedown.
Oper trying to land knees to the body.
Black blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Black managing to block the knees to the body from Oper. #TD2#
Black turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Oper sneaks out the side door and pushes Black away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Oper tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Black manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As Oper backs off Black throws a huge counter combo but Oper manages to avoid it all.
Oper throws a series of punches but Black avoids them all with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Black shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Oper manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Black is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Oper has momentary wrist control but Black slips an elbow through the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Oper keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
Black landing with the ground and pound.
Black trying to control but Oper is working from the bottom.
Oper looking to control.
Oper keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Oper keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Black shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Oper manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Black in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Black scoring with punches to the head and body.
Black postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Oper had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Black defends it easily.
Black is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Black works over Oper with some ground and pound from guard.
Oper can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Black controls the pace.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Oper is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Black decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Oper pushes Black off but Black dives into side control.
Black wants to control but Oper is keeping him busy. #T4#
Oper taking a bit of punishment here - Black scoring with strikes. #ROC2#Oper is rocked!
Oper takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Oh Oper is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Black wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Oper, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Black tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Black landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Black lands a strong strike to the head of Oper. That's dazed him! Black looking to finish here. Oper is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Black lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Black!
Jimmy Black decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Conquest XV
Date: Nov 02, 2024

#R1##TD#
Por gets caught napping as Dudley dives in and scores a takedown. Por manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Por looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dudley 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dudley is working Por over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Por has eaten all the pies!#SUB2#
Por had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dudley defends it easily.#SUB2#
Por escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dudley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Por can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dudley controls the pace.
Dudley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Por working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dudley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dudley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dudley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dudley postures up and lands a big shot to Por's brow. #CUT#It looks like Rob Por has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudley is stalling in the full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dudley's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dudley postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #CUT#The cut above Rob Por's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T1#
Dudley is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #ROC#Por is rocked!#CUT#Rob Por's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). D Von Dudley!
A very excited looking D Von Dudley made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Rob Por spoke after the fight, saying 'gg'.

Event: HFA FIGHT NIGHT 8
Date: Oct 16, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Wolecki gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bae blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD2#
Wolecki pulls guard effortlessly.
Wolecki has momentary wrist control but Bae slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Wolecki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bae defends well.#SUB2#
Wolecki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bae stopping the sweep attempt from Wolecki.#SUB2#
Wolecki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bae defends it easily.#SUB2#
Wolecki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bae got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wolecki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bae has managed to get both his arms back between Wolecki's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bae is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1#
Bae looking to pass the guard.
Bae forces his way into half guard.
Wolecki is looking to improve his position.
Wolecki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bae really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Bae is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wolecki sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Bae is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Wolecki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bae pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wolecki is looking for a sweep. Bae is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2##SUB2#
Wolecki looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Bae pushes past his half guard into mount!
Wolecki tries to reverse the position but Bae maintains control.
Wolecki tries to hold on but Bae postures up.
Wolecki really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB#
Bae looking for a guillotine from mount but Wolecki is having none of it. #SUB#
Bae looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Bae wants to finish this one by submission but Wolecki is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bae.
Bae looking to control but Wolecki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Wolecki defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bae.
Wolecki bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T3#
Wolecki trying to control the position from guard on top but Bae is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wolecki passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ground and pound from Wolecki seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bae is not content to let Wolecki control the position.
You can see the frustration on Bae's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bae is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wolecki is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bae is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wolecki off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bae doesn't have the hooks in and Wolecki manages to turn into his guard.
Wolecki trying to control but Bae is working from the bottom.
Bae trying to control the position. #T4#
Wolecki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wolecki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wolecki trying to control the position from guard on top but Bae is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wolecki throwing strikes from guard but Bae blocks nicely.
Wolecki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bae pulls Wolecki in close to prevent any damage.
Wolecki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bae trying to control the position. #SUB#
Wolecki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bae is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Wolecki drops back looking for a leg! Bae is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bae manages to kick Wolecki off! Wolecki jumps back into Bae's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Stanislaw Wolecki will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Wolecki clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Wolecki pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Bae has gone for a leg lock! Wolecki slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bae's guard.#REVB#
Wolecki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bae pulls Wolecki in close to prevent any damage.
Stanislaw Wolecki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wolecki wants to control from the top but Bae keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolecki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bae is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Bae is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wolecki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
Wolecki thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wolecki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Bae is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Wolecki has his hands clasped together but Bae extends and breaks Wolecki's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Bae.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ji Hwan Bae!

Event: SMASH: Buddha vs Ghetea
Date: Oct 12, 2024

#R1#
Wilson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pulizzi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like The Wilson has been cut.
Wilson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pulizzi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wilson somewhat.
An attempted straight right counter from Pulizzi misses the target.
Nice takedown defense from Pulizzi. No joy for Wilson on that attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Pulizzi misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pulizzi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Joe Pulizzi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Wilson.
Pulizzi stuffs the takedown.
Wilson darts in looking for a takedown but Pulizzi gets double underhooks and turns Wilson into the cage.
Pulizzi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Wilson fails to land the takedown.
Wilson fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Pulizzi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wilson tries to clinch up.
Pulizzi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pulizzi wants it to stay on the feet.
Pulizzi is looking to counter punch.
Wilson fails to land the takedown.
Pulizzi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pulizzi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Wilson has his takedown stuffed
and Pulizzi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wilson tries to clinch but fails miserably #KD#
and Pulizzi counters with a nice right hand that sends Wilson toppling to the canvas! Wilson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Pulizzi finish him?!#ROC# Wilson is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wilson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An attempted straight right counter from Pulizzi misses the target.
Wilson shoots in but no luck this time.
Wilson closes the distance but Pulizzi moves to the side #KD#
and Pulizzi counters with a crisp right hand that drops Wilson! Pulizzi lets Wilson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Wilson is still on wobbly legs! Can Pulizzi finish him?
Pulizzi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Wilson closes the distance and clinches.
Wilson seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Pulizzi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Pulizzi breaks the clinch.
Wilson tries to clinch there but Pulizzi circles away.
Pulizzi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wilson shoots in looking for a takedown. Pulizzi tries to sprawl out of it but Wilson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pulizzi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wilson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pulizzi swivels and escapes.
Pulizzi slips a straight right by Wilson.
Wilson is looking to clinch but Pulizzi is avoiding it.
An attempted straight right counter from Pulizzi misses the target.
Wilson fails with the takedown.#T4#
Wilson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pulizzi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little feinted left hand from Pulizzi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pulizzi moves out of range of the strikes.
Wilson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wilson misses with a takedown attempt
and Pulizzi counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#That has opened up The Wilson's cut even more.
Nice takedown defense from Pulizzi. No joy for Wilson on that attempt.
Pulizzi blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Pulizzi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wilson closes the distance looking to clinch #KD#
and Pulizzi counters with a crisp right hand that drops Wilson! Pulizzi lets Wilson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Pulizzi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on The Wilson's cut.
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#
Wilson just misses with a punch to the body.
Pulizzi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Wilson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CL2#
Wilson has closed the distance and engaged Pulizzi in a clinch. #BC2#
Wilson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wilson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pulizzi defends well and Wilson ends up having to push Pulizzi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wilson misses with a takedown attempt - Pulizzi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pulizzi throwing a counter right hand but Wilson manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson tries to clinch up but Pulizzi circles away and keeps his distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wilson.
Joe Pulizzi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Wilson.#T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wilson.
Wilson is looking to clinch but Pulizzi is avoiding it.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pulizzi but Pulizzi pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Wilson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pulizzi sprawls well initially but Wilson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Pulizzi is looking to escape.
Wilson lands strikes from half guard.
Pulizzi is trying to stand up here but Wilson is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Wilson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pulizzi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wilson. #T2#
Pulizzi is looking to escape.
Ground and pound from Wilson.
Pulizzi taking some punishment here, with Wilson in his half guard.
Pulizzi is trying to stand back up but Wilson is controlling him
Wilson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pulizzi keeps working.
Pulizzi wants to get back to his feet.
My spies in London MMA Club inform me that Wilson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Wilson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pulizzi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pulizzi taking some punishment here, with Wilson in his half guard.
Wilson slips a nice elbow through Pulizzi's hands, connecting with Pulizzi's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson stops Pulizzi from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Wilson is looking for a kimura here.
Pulizzi looks like he's trying to stand up. #T3#
Pulizzi trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Pulizzi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilson can do to turn this around?
Wilson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Pulizzi tries to kick Wilson off but Wilson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #ES#
Pulizzi manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Wilson keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Pulizzi lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Pulizzi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pulizzi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wilson.
Wilson shoots in and drives through. Pulizzi sprawls well.
Pulizzi throwing a counter right hand but Wilson manages to avoid it.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pulizzi as he jumps to the side.
It looked like Pulizzi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T4#
Wilson misses with a takedown #KD#
and Pulizzi counters with a crisp right hand that drops Wilson! Pulizzi lets Wilson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pulizzi's waist but Pulizzi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wilson off to one side.
Pulizzi throwing a counter right hand but Wilson manages to avoid it.
Wilson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pulizzi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pulizzi is looking to counter punch.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown but Pulizzi shows good takedown defense.
Pulizzi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wilson misses with a takedown
and Pulizzi counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Wilson to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Pulizzi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Joe Pulizzi!
In defeat, The Wilson stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back, won't get rid of me that easily!'.

Event: MMA Hype -3-
Date: Oct 06, 2024

#R1#
Oper on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sack bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Oper's head.
Oper shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sack eats them both and turns towards Oper to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oper looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A combination from Oper does no damage.
Sack thuds a left hand into Oper's body.
Oper fails with an attempt to clinch.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Oper has eaten all the pies!
Sack rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Oper moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Oper takes the fight into the clinch.
Oper tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sack avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sack lands with a left to the head.
Sack working the clinch nicely. Oper is working for position but Sack cracks him with a big knee to the head! Oper crumples up against the cage and Sack lands two more shots before the ref can save Oper! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Roger Sack!
Our winner, Roger Sack, 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: ENIGMA 219
Date: Sep 29, 2024

#R1#
Jaldo lands a jab to the nose.
Gross avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That kick from Jaldo tenderised Gross's leg. Gross is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jaldo tries to clinch up but Gross circles away and keeps his distance.
Gross feints the counter takedown.
Gross looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
Gross darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gross passes to side control.
Gross tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gross wants to control but Jaldo is keeping him busy. #T1##ES#
Jaldo sneaks out the side door and pushes Gross away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Alonso Jaldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Jaldo. No joy for Gross on that attempt.
Gross avoids a kick to the body.
Jaldo scores with a hook to the body. Gross takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jaldo misses with a wild combination.
Gross looks for a takedown but Jaldo sprawls well.
An attempted straight right counter from Jaldo misses the target.
Jaldo blocks a low kick nicely.
Gross avoids the body shot from Jaldo.
Gross dodges the punch combination from Jaldo.
Jaldo sets himself, and Gross steps forward looking for the clinch! Jaldo avoids it this time.
Gross looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jaldo is fending him off so far but Gross persists. Nope, Jaldo circles away and we're back to standing.
Alonso Jaldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sullivan Gross.#CL2#
Gross gets a clinch. #T2##BC#
Jaldo breaks the clinch.
Jaldo connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gross throws a right hand that Jaldo ducks under and follows up with a left that Jaldo also avoids with ease.
Jaldo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL#
Jaldo clinches up with Gross and pushes him back against the cage.
Jaldo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gross has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gross is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jaldo to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Jaldo breaks the clinch.
Alonso Jaldo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jaldo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gross has time to react.#CUT#It looks like Sullivan Gross has been cut.
Gross doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Jaldo.
Gross wants to clinch.
Jaldo throws a right and a left that Gross avoids nicely. #T3##CL#
Jaldo clinches with his opponent.
Jaldo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jaldo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jaldo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gross backwards.
Gross is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jaldo to keep the fight standing.
Jaldo pushes Gross back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Jaldo. #BC#
Jaldo breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Jaldo.
The crowd cheers as Jaldo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gross doesn't seem phased though.
Jaldo scores with a kick to the body.
Jaldo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gross under the eye.
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!
Jaldo misses with a few strikes there. #T4#
Jaldo stuffs the takedown.
Gross looks winded!#CL#
Jaldo moves into the clinch.
Jaldo lands an uppercut.
Jaldo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jaldo avoiding damage.
Gross can't find room to land a body shot as Jaldo controls the action.
Good body shot from Jaldo.
Jaldo'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.
Jaldo stalling the fight.
Jaldo gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Jaldo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gross is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jaldo to keep the fight standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alonso Jaldo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sullivan Gross's cut.
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#
Jaldo misses with a few strikes there.
Gross shoots in but Jaldo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gross misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jaldo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gross can do to turn this around?
Gross takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jaldo swinging wildly here.
Gross fails to land the takedown.
Gross throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jaldo thumps Gross with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Jaldo. No joy for Gross on that attempt.
Alonso Jaldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sullivan Gross.
A jab from Jaldo finds it's way through Gross's defenses.
Gross tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Jaldo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gross, pushing him back against the cage.
Gross's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
A short uppercut from Jaldo.
A body shot lands from Jaldo.
Jaldo lands a right hand. #BC#
Jaldo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jaldo clobbers Gross with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice sprawl there from Jaldo as Gross shoots in.
Gross is breathing heavily.
Jaldo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jaldo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gross.
Jaldo swings for the body but Gross moves out of range. #CL#
Jaldo has managed to clinch.
Jaldo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Jaldo.
A short right from Jaldo on the inside. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jaldo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Jaldo.
Jaldo lands a left hand.
Jaldo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jaldo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jaldo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jaldo lands a hook that snaps the head of Gross backwards.
Jaldo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Jaldo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jaldo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jaldo misses with the combination. #CL#
Jaldo clinches up against the cage.
Gross tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jaldo smiles and moves away.
Gross showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jaldo. #T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Gross looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jaldo scoring well with a low kick there.
Jaldo throws a good cross that connects.
Good standup being displayed there by Jaldo as he connects with a hook.
Jaldo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL#
Jaldo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gross has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jaldo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jaldo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jaldo is struggling to control the position.
Gross drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jaldo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Alonso Jaldo is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Jaldo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jaldo lands a glancing blow to the side of Gross's head.
Jaldo scores with a kick to the body. #CL#
Jaldo darts in and clinches Gross up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaldo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Jaldo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gross moves in looking to clinch but Jaldo pushes him off.
Jaldo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gross on the side of the head.
Jaldo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jaldo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice jab there from Jaldo.
A lazy left from Jaldo finds it's target.
Jaldo lands with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gross fails to land the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alonso Jaldo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sullivan Gross's cut.
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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Jaldo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gross is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jaldo.
Jaldo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gross wants to clinch.#CL#
Jaldo clinches with his opponent.
Jaldo lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaldo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gross wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jaldo has him pressed against the cage.
Jaldo working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1##BC#
Jaldo manages to break the clinch.
Jab from Jaldo.
Jaldo tries to clinch up.
Jaldo throws a leg kick which misses Gross's front leg but catches the back leg as Gross tries to avoid it.
Jaldo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jaldo.
Jaldo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gross pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jaldo misses with a double jab
and Gross counters with a nice body shot.
Jaldo throws a jab but it's blocked by Gross. #TD2#
Gross gets the takedown into side control.
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!#ES#
Jaldo bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Alonso Jaldo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jaldo throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
Jaldo misses with a wild body shot.
A low kick lands for Jaldo.
Jaldo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gross moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jaldo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gross moves away.
Gross is looking to clinch but Jaldo is avoiding it.
Jaldo misses with an uppercut.
Jaldo throws a hook but Gross avoids it easily.
Gross is looking for the big counter here.
Jaldo feints and then cracks Gross's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gross down.
Jaldo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jaldo scores with a hook to the body. Gross takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jaldo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jaldo dips to his left and cracks Gross with an uppercut!
Jaldo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #T3#
Gross throws a head kick that Jaldo semi-blocks.
Gross on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gross has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jaldo thuds his shin into the meat of Gross's side.
Gross takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gross throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jaldo's waist but Jaldo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gross off to one side.
Gross takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jaldo throws a leg kick which misses Gross's front leg but catches the back leg as Gross tries to avoid it.
Gross's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd cheers as Jaldo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gross doesn't seem phased though.
Gross misses with a head kick.
A shot to the liver by Jaldo. Beautiful body shot.
No joy there for Jaldo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gross is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jaldo.
Jaldo swats away the attempt to clinch by Gross.
Jaldo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gross takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jaldo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Good exchange - Jaldo coming out on top.
Jaldo catches Gross with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gross is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Alonso Jaldo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jaldo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gross dives in for a single leg takedown but Jaldo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
Jaldo closes the distance and clinches.
Jaldo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gross takes a shot to the head.
Alonso Jaldo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jaldo stalling the fight.
Sullivan Gross has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC#
Jaldo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alonso Jaldo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jaldo 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:26
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alonso Jaldo!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 28, 2024

#R1#
Bae shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Minnagh sprawls well. Minnagh wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bae gets slowly back to his feet.
Minnagh thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bae thinks about the counter body kick.
Minnagh throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bae gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Minnagh.
Minnagh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Minnagh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bae manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bae keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bae is looking for the big counter here.
Decent striking displayed by Minnagh there.
Minnagh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bae.
Minnagh misses with a few strikes there.
Bae tries a quick counter leg kick but Minnagh is wise to it.#T1#
Minnagh connects with a body shot.
Bae swings away with a body shot that misses
and Minnagh counters with a stiff right hand.
Bae avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bae lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A jab from Minnagh does it's job there.
Bae tries to move into range but Minnagh moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Minnagh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bae sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Minnagh looks to score with a jab to the body but Bae is just out of range.
Bae was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A shot to the body from Minnagh misses
and Bae makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bae uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Minnagh.
Minnagh throws a hook but Bae blocks it.#T2#
Minnagh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bae moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Minnagh.#TD2#
Bae drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bae slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Bae seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Minnagh is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ji Hwan Bae!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 24, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Neal gets a takedown into half guard.
Bae holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Bae moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bae really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bae seems keen to control Neal's posture.
Bae preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Bae is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Neal defends well.
Bae keeping moving, preventing Neal from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bae holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bae keeping moving, preventing Neal from controlling successfully. #T1#
Bae pulls Neal in close to his closed guard and prevents Neal from doing any damage or advancing position.
Neal trying to control but Bae is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bae is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Neal rolls with it to try and escape but Bae cranks on the arm and Neal is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ji Hwan Bae!

Event: HFA 18
Date: Sep 21, 2024

#R1##CL#
Williams clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Williams gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Bae regains guard. #SUB2#
Bae working for a triangle but Williams defends it easily. #SUB2#
Bae looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Williams might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bae holds on and takes a little breather.
Bae keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Bae wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1##SUB2#
Bae has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Williams can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bae keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Bae throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Williams got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bae has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Williams has managed to get both his arms back between Bae's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Bae is looking for a triangle but Williams pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Williams drops back looking for a leg! Bae is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bae manages to kick Williams off! Williams jumps back into Bae's guard.
Williams looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Williams drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Williams jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2##SUB#
Williams drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Williams jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Williams wants to control from the top but Bae keeps moving. #SUB#
Williams drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bae dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB2#
Bae is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Williams has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bae 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#
Williams looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3#
Bae sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Williams escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bae gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bae is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Bae is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bae trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bae content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Bae thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bae scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Bae postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Williams is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bae, into his guard. #REVR#
Williams wants to control from the top but Bae keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Bae working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Williams doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Williams manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ji Hwan Bae dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Williams rushes Bae and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Williams is trying to trip Bae. He has hold of a leg but Bae is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Williams persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Bae controlling Williams's posture.
Bae is continuing to stall.
Bae keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bae pulls Williams in close to his closed guard and prevents Williams from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bae is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Williams drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Williams jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Williams has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bae has his hands on Williams's head, controlling the position.
Bae's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Bae has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Williams should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Bae has tightened it up now! Williams should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ji Hwan Bae!

Event: Conquest IX
Date: Sep 21, 2024

#R1#
Por tries to clinch up.#TD#
Watts gets caught napping as Por dives in and scores a takedown. Watts manages to retain guard.
Watts is pulling down on Por's head. It's preventing any offense from Por, at least for the moment.
Por pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Watts is keeping the position for now.
Watts is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watts is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Por's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Por wants to pass the guard but Watts is keeping the position.
Por engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Por forces his way into half guard.
Por controlling the action here.
Watts trying to control here. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Watts is looking to improve his position.
Por is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Watts misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Por. #TD#
Por shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Watts manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Por 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.
Por looking to pass the guard.
Por might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Por slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Watts closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Por did well to prevent Watts getting side control.
Por has a hand on Watts's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Watts takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Por is trying desperately to improve position.
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.

That was a close round but I would say that Rob Por will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Watts throws a push kick but Por slaps the foot to one side.
Por looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#TD2#
Watts drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Por looking for a triangle here. Watts is fighting it but it looks tight! Por pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Watts is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rob Por!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 02, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Oper has McGregor up against the cage in a clinch.
McGregor jumps guard but Oper turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
McGregor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Oper should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Oper unloads a knee to the mid-section. McGregor lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McGregor managing to block the knees to the body from Oper.
McGregor wants to break the clinch but can't.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Oper has eaten all the pies!
Oper missing with knees to the body.
Oper keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McGregor's efforts to push away.
McGregor managing to block the knees to the body from Oper.
McGregor throws a head punch that misses.
McGregor tries to break the clinch but Oper is controlling the position.
Oper unloads a knee to the mid-section. McGregor lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McGregor is breathing heavily.
McGregor avoiding damage as Oper throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor tries to pull guard but Oper won't allow it. #BC#
McGregor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fish Oper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Oper clinches.
McGregor managing to block the knees to the body from Oper.
McGregor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Oper prevents McGregor from breaking the clinch.
Oper tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGregor avoids it.#T1#
Oper missing with knees to the body. #BC#
McGregor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
McGregor gets tackled into the cage by Oper. Oper maintains the clinch.
McGregor avoiding damage as Oper throws knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on McGregor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McGregor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Oper backwards.
Oper trying to land knees to the body.
Oper landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McGregor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Oper missing with knees to the body.
Oper trying to land knees to the body.
Oper misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGregor.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Oper obliges.
McGregor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McGregor is pushing Oper up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McGregor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2#
Oper tries to land knees in the clinch but McGregor avoids the damage to the body.
McGregor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McGregor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McGregor managing to block the knees to the body from Oper.
McGregor gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Oper tries to land knees in the clinch but McGregor avoids the damage to the body.
Oper tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGregor avoids it.
McGregor is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
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!
McGregor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McGregor avoiding damage as Oper throws knees to the body.
Oper tries to land knees in the clinch but McGregor avoids the damage to the body.
McGregor fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Meto McGregor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGregor avoiding damage as Oper throws knees to the body.
Oper misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGregor.
McGregor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Oper backwards.
McGregor swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
McGregor is looking to break free of the clinch but Oper has double underhooks.
McGregor avoiding damage as Oper throws knees to the body.
McGregor can't break the clinch.
Oper misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGregor.
McGregor tries to break the clinch but Oper is controlling the position.
Oper trying to land knees to the body.
McGregor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Oper misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGregor.
McGregor misses with a punch on the inside.
Oper tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGregor avoids it.#BC#
McGregor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oper is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McGregor.
Some wild striking there from McGregor.
McGregor sets himself, and Oper steps forward looking for the clinch! McGregor avoids it this time.#CL2#
Oper forces McGregor back against the cage and clinches.
McGregor is trying to push Oper away but Oper has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Oper lands a knee to the body. #T4#
Oper trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oper.
McGregor has had enough of the clinch but Oper keeps him there for the moment.
McGregor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McGregor tries to break the clinch but Oper is controlling the position.
McGregor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McGregor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McGregor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McGregor misses with the head strike.
McGregor is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Oper is defending well for now.
Oper tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGregor avoids it.
McGregor is trying to break the clinch but Oper is controlling him.
Oper is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGregor is trying to break free.
Oper missing with knees to the body.
McGregor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Oper has him pressed against the cage.
Oper blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fish Oper dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL2#
Oper closes the distance and pushes McGregor back into the cage.
Oper blocks an elbow strike from McGregor.
McGregor tries for a takedown but Oper manages to get underhooks.
Oper tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGregor avoids it.#BC#
McGregor manages to break the clinch.
Oper swats away the attempt to clinch by McGregor.
Oper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGregor.
Oper fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McGregor is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Oper to keep the fight standing.
Oper tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGregor avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Oper prevents McGregor from breaking the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Oper missing with knees to the body.
Oper landing knees to the body.
McGregor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McGregor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
Oper lands a nice knee to the body.
Oper missing with knees to the body.
Oper misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGregor. #BC#
McGregor manages to break the clinch.
Fish Oper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGregor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Meto McGregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Oper moves into the clinch.
Oper unloads a knee to the mid-section. McGregor lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McGregor is looking to break free of the clinch but Oper has double underhooks. #BC#
McGregor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
McGregor gets tackled into the cage by Oper. Oper maintains the clinch.
Oper tries to land knees in the clinch but McGregor avoids the damage to the body.
McGregor avoiding damage as Oper throws knees to the body.
McGregor is trying to force a seperation but Oper has the dominant position.#BC#
McGregor breaks from the clinch.
Oper tries to bum rush McGregor with a series of wild strikes but McGregor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McGregor lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Oper backs up against the cage.
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!#CL2#
Oper has managed to clinch. #T2#
Oper trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
McGregor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
McGregor has Oper up against the cage in a clinch.
Oper is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGregor is defending well for now.
McGregor tries to break the clinch but Oper is controlling the position.
Oper is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGregor is defending well for now.
McGregor misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGregor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McGregor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McGregor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oper tries to land knees in the clinch but McGregor avoids the damage to the body.
McGregor pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McGregor jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Oper walks away with a smile on his face. McGregor gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Meto McGregor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGregor throws a right hand that Oper ducks under and follows up with a left that Oper also avoids with ease.
Oper with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Oper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
McGregor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
McGregor clinches.
McGregor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McGregor has had enough of the clinch but Oper keeps him there for the moment.
McGregor wants to get back to striking at distance but Oper won't allow it.
McGregor is trying to break the clinch but Oper is controlling him.
McGregor avoiding damage as Oper throws knees to the body.
McGregor tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Oper is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGregor is defending well for now.
McGregor avoiding damage as Oper throws knees to the body.
McGregor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McGregor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
McGregor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Oper has McGregor up against the cage in a clinch.
McGregor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T4#
Oper blocks an uppercut. #BC#
McGregor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Oper instigates a clinch.
McGregor managing to block the knees to the body from Oper.
McGregor is trying to force a seperation but Oper has the dominant position.
McGregor misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
McGregor breaks from the clinch.
McGregor throws a right hand that Oper ducks under and follows up with a left that Oper also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Oper rushes McGregor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Oper tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGregor avoids it.
Fish Oper seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McGregor takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oper putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McGregor in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#BC#
McGregor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGregor throws a nice looking combination but Oper bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGregor misses with a takedown attempt - Oper sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fish Oper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Oper clinches up with McGregor and pushes him back against the cage.
McGregor lands a left hand.
Oper trying to land knees to the body.
Oper trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
McGregor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Oper pushes McGregor up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
McGregor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Meto McGregor is winning the standup battle so far.
Oper moves in looking to clinch but McGregor pushes him off.
Oper wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor misses with a double jab.
Oper tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGregor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oper avoids the head kick by McGregor.
Oper steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McGregor.#CL#
McGregor pushes Oper up against the cage in a clinch.
Oper trying to land knees to the body.
Oper lands a knee to the body. #T1#
McGregor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Oper tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGregor avoids it.
Oper missing with knees to the body. #BC#
McGregor breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
McGregor tries to keep at a distance but Oper has taken the fight into the clinch.
McGregor avoiding damage as Oper throws knees to the body.
McGregor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
McGregor manages to break the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McGregor throws a series of punches but Oper moves out of range. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Oper missing with knees to the body.
McGregor has had enough of the clinch but Oper keeps him there for the moment.
Oper misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGregor.
A head punch on the inside from McGregor fails to land.
Oper tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGregor avoids it.#T2#
McGregor avoiding damage as Oper throws knees to the body.
McGregor wants to break the clinch but can't.
McGregor has had enough of the clinch but Oper keeps him there for the moment.
Oper putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McGregor in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McGregor lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oper keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McGregor's efforts to push away.
Oper utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McGregor is trying to break free.
McGregor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Oper misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGregor.
McGregor avoiding damage as Oper throws knees to the body.
McGregor avoiding damage as Oper throws knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
McGregor breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Oper rushes McGregor and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
McGregor successfully pulls guard. #T3#
McGregor looking for a sweep. Not yet McGregor, not yet.
My spies in Cozad MMA Las Vegas inform me that Oper has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
McGregor working a defensive guard here.
McGregor will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McGregor is looking to stand up but Oper isn't so interested in that idea.
Oper throwing strikes from guard but McGregor blocks nicely.
Oper won't allow McGregor to sweep him here.
Oper controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McGregor is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T4##SUB2#
Oper looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SU#
McGregor stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oper looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
McGregor moves into the clinch successfully.
McGregor avoiding damage as Oper throws knees to the body.
McGregor tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
McGregor breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
McGregor tries to keep at a distance but Oper has taken the fight into the clinch.
Oper keeps control of McGregor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Meto McGregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fish Oper is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Oper trying to land knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Fish Oper.
I've got Oper 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fish Oper!
Meto McGregor was interviewed post fight and said 'fuck you'.

Event: ENIGMA 215
Date: Sep 01, 2024

#R1#
Simpson lands a head kick!
Simpson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gross walks into a stiff left hand from Simpson.
Gross tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Simpson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Simpson lands a really nice looking cross but Gross seems unphased.
Gross is looking to clinch.
Simpson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gross.#TD#
Gross looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Simpson!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU#
Gross decides to stand up, so the ref orders Simpson to his feet.
Gross on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Simpson. Simpson obviously looking to wear him down.
Simpson scores with a head kick.
Gross slips a jab and a cross from Simpson.
Gross fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Simpson scores with a head kick. #CUT2#It looks like Sullivan Gross has been cut.#T1#
Simpson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gross shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Simpson as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sullivan Gross. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gross shoots in but Simpson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gross wants to clinch up but Simpson keeps it at a distance.
Simpson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gross on the side of the head.
Simpson lands a right hook to the body.
Gross takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gross takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Simpson throws a shot to the body.
Simpson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simpson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gross tries to clinch up but Simpson circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Simpson lands a high kick!
Simpson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Simpson lands a nice hook to Gross's body. Gross takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
Gross gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Gross's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Simpson throws a nice head kick!
Simpson scores with a shot to the body.
A head kick by Gross misses
and Simpson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gross is breathing heavily.
Simpson throws a one two combo.
Gross takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Simpson scores with a three punch combo!
Gross takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gross tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Simpson counter with a right hand. #T3#
Simpson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Simpson duly obliges.
Simpson lands a glancing blow to the side of Gross's head.
Simpson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Simpson throws a one two combo.
Asher Simpson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simpson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gross momentarily.
Simpson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gross looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gross closes the distance looking to clinch
and Simpson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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 good leg kick by Simpson.
Simpson throws a head kick that Gross semi-blocks.
Simpson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gross's sensitive parts.
Gross tries to clinch up but Simpson circles away and keeps his distance.#T4#
Gross takes one to the side of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Simpson.
Simpson scores with a nice strike.
Simpson scores with a hook to the body. Gross takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Simpson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gross on the side of the head.
Simpson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gross had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Simpson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Asher Simpson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gross shoots in and drives through. Simpson sprawls well.
Simpson with a hook.
Simpson scores with a hook to the body. Gross takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Simpson throws a leg kick which misses Gross's front leg but catches the back leg as Gross tries to avoid it.
A left lands for Simpson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simpson cracks Gross with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gross tries to close the distance and clinch up but Simpson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Simpson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Asher Simpson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sullivan Gross's cut.
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#
Gross takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Simpson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Simpson.
Gross looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gross tries to clinch up but Simpson circles away and keeps his distance.
Gross takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Simpson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#TD#
Gross closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Simpson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Gross keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gross tries to land knees in the clinch but Simpson avoids the damage to the body.
Gross is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gross tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC2#
Simpson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Simpson dips to his left and cracks Gross with an uppercut!
Simpson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Simpson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Simpson scores with a head kick.
Simpson misses with the combination. #T1#
Gross scores with a three punch combo! #TD#
Gross closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Simpson did well to prevent Gross getting side control.

Simpson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Sullivan Gross is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Simpson punishes Gross's body with a nice straight punch.
Simpson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simpson lands a high kick!
Gross gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Simpson lands a lovely overhand right.
Gross fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Simpson avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Simpson.
Simpson lands a front kick.
Simpson with the inside leg kick.
Gross takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A punch combination from Simpson misses.
Asher Simpson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Simpson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gross's head.
Simpson lands a high kick!
Simpson looks to land a combination. Gross sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Simpson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gross.#TD#
Gross drives through with a takedown into Simpson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gross won't allow Simpson to get back to his feet. #T3##ES2#
Simpson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Gross is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC2#
Simpson manages to break the clinch.
Gross steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Simpson. That one must have hurt.
Simpson scores with a head kick.
Gross chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Simpson can pounce on him.
Simpson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Simpson connects with a leg kick.
Simpson tries to bum rush Gross with a series of wild strikes but Gross uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Simpson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gross counters with an inside leg kick.
Gross tries to score a power double leg takedown but Simpson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gross somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sullivan Gross. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simpson cracks Gross with an open hand slap.#T4#
Gross on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD#
Gross drives through with a takedown into Simpson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Simpson pushes Gross off and scrambles back to his feet.
Simpson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gross takes a step back to recover.
Simpson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simpson lands with a slapping head kick.
A left and a right from Simpson both land. Nice combination.
A combination from Simpson does no damage.
Simpson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Asher Simpson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sullivan Gross's cut.
That's time! Gross's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Simpson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Simpson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gross shoots in for a takedown but Simpson shows good takedown defense.
A nice inside leg kick there by Simpson. That's going to slow Gross down.
Simpson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Simpson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Simpson scores with a three punch combo!
Gross closes this distance looking for a takedown but Simpson circles away.
Simpson lands with a hook. Gross tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gross takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Simpson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gross takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Simpson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gross shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Simpson counters with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sullivan Gross. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
A left lands for Simpson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Simpson lands a slapping body shot.
Simpson feints and then cracks Gross's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gross down.
Gross moves to clinch but Simpson breaks away
and Simpson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gross takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Simpson scores with a nice right hand.
Gross definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Simpson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Simpson lands with a kick to the temple. Gross shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Simpson. Gross shrugs it off though.
Nice shot lands for Simpson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gross takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gross takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T2#
Simpson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gross takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Simpson lands a head kick. Gross smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gross takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Simpson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Simpson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Simpson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gross tries to clinch up but Simpson circles away and keeps his distance.
Gross takes a shot to the body in his stride.
An inside leg kick lands from Simpson.
Simpson pushes Gross away with a front kick.#CL#
Gross has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Simpson breaks the clinch. #T3#
Simpson lands a leg kick that knocks Gross off balance momentarily.
Simpson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice uppercut there from Simpson.
Simpson scores with a jab. Gross acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gross swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Simpson counters with a nice kick to the body.
Simpson thuds his right hand into Gross's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Simpson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gross's head.
Simpson scores with a jab to the body.
Simpson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gross's sensitive parts.
Simpson dips to his left and cracks Gross with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simpson moves out of range of the body kick.
Simpson connects with an inside leg kick.
Simpson lands with an uppercut that bounces Gross off the cage and back into range.#T4#
Simpson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gross.
A punch combination from Gross misses.
Simpson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Simpson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gross.
Simpson lunges at Gross with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gross's hand.
Simpson throws a nice head kick!
Simpson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gross momentarily.
Gross on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Simpson feints and then cracks Gross's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gross down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice combination there by Simpson.
Simpson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sullivan Gross has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simpson staying out of range there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Asher Simpson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Simpson 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 25:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 25:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Asher Simpson!
Asher Simpson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Conquest VI
Date: Aug 31, 2024

#R1##CL#
Por takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Por pulls guard successfully. #SUB#
Por is looking for a triangle but Kattar pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Por has his feet on Kattar's thighs here. He's pushed Kattar 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! Kattar screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rob Por!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 21, 2024

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 13, 2024

#R1#
Slap will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bartolomeu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Slap defends well and Bartolomeu ends up having to push Slap into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Slap is looking to counter with head kicks.
Slap leaves Bartolomeu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Bartolomeu moves into the clinch.
Bartolomeu misses with some punches.
Bartolomeu with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Porier Slap has been cut.#BC2#
Bartolomeu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Slap clinches. #BC2#
Bartolomeu breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slap throws a head kick that misses.
Bartolomeu fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Bartolomeu rushes Slap and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Slap could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Slap tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bartolomeu just stands there and leans against the cage.#T1#
Stalling in the clinch from Bartolomeu.
Bartolomeu tries a knee to the head but Slap blocks it.
Bartolomeu is trying to drag Slap to the mat but Slap just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Porier Slap has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renato Bartolomeu.
Bartolomeu avoiding damage.
Bartolomeu with an attempt at a knee that misses. #TD2#
Bartolomeu pulls guard effortlessly.
Slap controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SU#
Slap stands and steps away. Bartolomeu gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T2#
Bartolomeu is looking to clinch but Slap is avoiding it.
Bartolomeu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bartolomeu looks winded!#CL#
Slap darts in and clinches Bartolomeu up against the cage.
Bartolomeu is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Slap to keep the fight standing.
Bartolomeu is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#TD#
Bartolomeu is fighting off a takedown attempt but Slap is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bartolomeu to the mat. Bartolomeu regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Bartolomeu has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Slap off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bartolomeu shoots in looking for a takedown. Slap tries to sprawl out of it but Bartolomeu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Slap manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Slap throws a big counter combination but Bartolomeu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bartolomeu stuffs the takedown.
Bartolomeu tries to clinch but Slap moves out of range. #CL2#
Bartolomeu instigates a clinch. #T3#
Slap is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bartolomeu to keep the fight standing.
Bartolomeu tries to pull guard but Slap forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Slap throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bartolomeu jumps guard but Slap stands there with Bartolomeu around his waist. Bartolomeu gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Slap is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bartolomeu pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bartolomeu swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD#
Slap gets control of Bartolomeu's arms and successfully pulls guard. Slap will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SU2#
Bartolomeu gets to his feet. Slap looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bartolomeu wants to clinch up but Slap keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Bartolomeu moves into the clinch.
Bartolomeu landing knees to the head.
Nice body punch from Bartolomeu. #T4#
Bartolomeu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Slap is defending well for now.
Slap is trying to push Bartolomeu away but Bartolomeu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bartolomeu tries to pull guard but Slap holds him up against the cage and eventually Bartolomeu drops back down to his feet.
Bartolomeu has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Slap avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bartolomeu gets underhooks to prevent Slap's takedown attempt.
Slap tries to circle away but Bartolomeu has him pinned against the cage.
Bartolomeu tries a knee to the head but Slap blocks it.
Slap scores with a hook to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bartolomeu stops a takedown attempt from Slap.
Bartolomeu goes for a takedown in the clinch but Slap prevents it.
Bartolomeu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Slap is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Renato Bartolomeu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Porier Slap's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Bartolomeu moves to clinch but Slap breaks away
and Slap connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Slap stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Slap wants it to stay on the feet.
Bartolomeu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Slap pinned against the cage. Slap gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Slap seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bartolomeu slaps away a takedown attempt from Slap, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Slap has a takedown stuffed.
Despite the aggression on Bartolomeu's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Bartolomeu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Slap looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
Slap fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Porier Slap. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bartolomeu is looking for a takedown.
Bartolomeu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bartolomeu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Slap.
Bartolomeu with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #BC2#
Bartolomeu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice sprawl there from Bartolomeu as Slap shoots in.#CL2#
Bartolomeu moves into the clinch successfully.
Bartolomeu connects with a nasty looking knee right to Slap's face.
Bartolomeu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Slap is defending well for now.
Bartolomeu jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Slap walks away with a smile on his face. Bartolomeu gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Slap goes for a double leg but Bartolomeu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bartolomeu continues to drive forward.
Bartolomeu drops down looking for an ankle pick but Slap pulls his leg out and moves away.
Renato Bartolomeu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slap shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bartolomeu as he avoids it easily. #T2##CL2#
Bartolomeu moves into the clinch.
Slap is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bartolomeu is defending well for now.
Bartolomeu is stalling here.
Slap jumps guard but Bartolomeu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bartolomeu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Bartolomeu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Slap tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bartolomeu was well out of range. Poor timing from Slap.
Porier Slap is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bartolomeu is looking to clinch but Slap is avoiding it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bartolomeu tries to clinch but Slap moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bartolomeu is defended easily by Slap.#T3#
Slap closes the distance and clinches up with Bartolomeu, looking for a takedown. Slap pushes Bartolomeu against the cage but Bartolomeu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Bartolomeu clinches up against the cage.
Slap has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bartolomeu after a bit of a struggle.
Bartolomeu lands a good knee to the midsection. Slap won't want to take too many of those.
Bartolomeu fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bartolomeu misses with the head strike.
Slap goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bartolomeu prevents it.
Bartolomeu tries to pull guard but Slap forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Slap wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Slap has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bartolomeu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bartolomeu tries to pull guard but Slap holds him up against the cage and eventually Bartolomeu drops back down to his feet. #T4#
Slap jumps guard but Bartolomeu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bartolomeu tries to pull guard but Slap won't allow it.
Bartolomeu fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Slap pulls guard successfully.
Slap utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bartolomeu stopping the sweep attempt from Slap.
Slap is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bartolomeu 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bartolomeu's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Renato Bartolomeu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Porier Slap's cut.
That's time! Slap's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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#
Bartolomeu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Slap sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bartolomeu wants to clinch.
Porier Slap is winning the standup battle so far.
Bartolomeu tries to clinch up.
Slap moves in looking to clinch but Bartolomeu pushes him off.
Slap circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bartolomeu closes the distance and clinches up with Slap, looking for a takedown. Bartolomeu pushes Slap against the cage but Slap circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Slap.
Bartolomeu lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bartolomeu fails with the takedown.
Porier Slap has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renato Bartolomeu.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##CL#
Slap closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bartolomeu slowing the pace effectively.
Slap tries for a takedown but Bartolomeu manages to get underhooks.
Slap has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A shot in the inside from Bartolomeu.
Bartolomeu stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bartolomeu is working for takedown but Slap is calmly controlling the position for now.
Slap looking for a takedown.
Bartolomeu landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #TD2#
Bartolomeu pulls Slap into guard. #T2#
Bartolomeu wants to stand and escape but Slap is having none of it. #SUB#
Slap thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bartolomeu wants to stand but Slap is controlling the position.
Bartolomeu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #ES2#
Bartolomeu is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T3#
Slap is struggling to control the position.#BC2#
Bartolomeu breaks the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bartolomeu.
Slap scores with a jab to the body.
Slap misses with a few strikes there. #CL2#
Bartolomeu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Slap, pushing him back against the cage.
Bartolomeu wants to stall. #T4#
Bartolomeu is trying to pull guard but Slap turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bartolomeu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Slap smiles and moves away. #CL#
Slap rushes Bartolomeu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Slap holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Slap is trying to force a seperation but Bartolomeu has the dominant position.#TD2#
Bartolomeu jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slap throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bartolomeu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Porier Slap has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Renato Bartolomeu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Slap throws an elbow that misses. Bartolomeu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Slap's guard. Nice move by Bartolomeu!#REVB#

And that's the end of the fight!
Renato Bartolomeu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bartolomeu 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renato Bartolomeu!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 11, 2024

#R1#
Bailek looks for the body kick but Oper saw that one coming.
Oper tries to clinch but Bailek is having none of it. #CL#
Oper clinches up against the cage.
Oper is pressed up against the cage. Bailek has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Oper down to the mat. Oper avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Oper clinches.
Bailek on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Oper could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bailek tries to pull guard but Oper won't allow it. #TD2#
Bailek successfully pulls guard. #SUB2#
Bailek is looking to cinch up a triangle. Oper throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Bailek's body to avoid the submission. Bailek has instead reached around Oper's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Bailek arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tum Bailek!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 09, 2024

#R1#
Slap shoots for a double leg takedown but Barron sprawls well. He's pushed Slap's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Slap has taken the fight to the clinch.
Slap tries to circle away but Barron has him pinned against the cage.
Slap wants to break free but Barron has control. #BC2#
Barron pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barron jabs at Slap's body.
Barron shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Slap as he avoids it easily.
Slap really is a fat lump.
Barron shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Slap but Slap pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Slap wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Slap shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barron but Barron pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Barron gets a clinch.
Barron tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Porier Slap has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cohen Barron.#T1#
Slap can't break the clinch.
Slap wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Slap wants to break free but Barron has control. #BC2#
Barron breaks the clinch.
Slap displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barron.
Slap throws a quick counter head kick but Barron was just out of range.
Slap defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Barron.
Slap half committed to a counter leg kick.
Slap fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barron avoids it really well and circles away.
Barron lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Slap is breathing heavily.
Slap misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Barron takes the fight into the clinch.
Slap tries to circle away but Barron has him pinned against the cage.#T2#
Barron tries for a takedown but Slap manages to get underhooks. #TD2#
Barron pulls Slap into guard.
Slap might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Barron manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Slap manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Slap pulls Barron in close to his closed guard and prevents Barron from doing any damage or advancing position.
Barron slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Slap pulls Barron in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Barron keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Slap's head.
Slap wants to stand up but Barron is controlling him.
Barron stands up over Slap, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Barron looking to sit in guard and control but Slap gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Slap won't allow Barron to sweep him here.
Slap trying to control but Barron is working from the bottom.
Barron really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Slap. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Barron is trying to control the position but Slap postures up. #T4##SUB2#
Barron looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barron trying to keep a closed guard but Slap is proving a slippery customer.
Slap throws a big right hand that misses.
Slap not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barron is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barron trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cohen Barron dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Slap pushes Barron up against the cage in a clinch.
Barron jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Slap walks away with a smile on his face. Barron gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Barron clinches. #TD#
Slap manages to pull guard.
Slap looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barron lands a couple of elbows.
Barron slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Barron trying to control the position from guard on top but Slap is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slap trying to control the position. #T1#
Slap can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Barron controls the pace.
Slap has a closed guard, preventing Barron from standing up.
Slap wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Slap is looking to stand up but Barron isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Slap slaps away a takedown attempt from Barron, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Slap is looking to counter punch.
Barron shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Slap defends it nicely.
Porier Slap has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cohen Barron.#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.
Barron fails to land the takedown.
Slap fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barron checks it well.
Barron shoots in and drives through. Slap sprawls well.
Slap shoots in looking for a takedown but Barron manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Slap's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Slap displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barron. #CL2#
Barron darts in and clinches Slap up against the cage.#BC2#
Barron breaks from the clinch.
Barron swats away the attempt to clinch by Slap.
Despite the aggression on Barron's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T3##CL2#
Slap tries to keep at a distance but Barron has taken the fight into the clinch.
Slap jumps guard but Barron turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Slap has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Barron uses from the top position.
Slap keeping moving, preventing Barron from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Barron has gone for a leg lock! Slap slips out almost immediately though and dives into Barron's guard.#REVR##SUB#
Slap is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Barron is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Barron has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Barron trying to control but Slap is working from the bottom.
Barron postures up in Slap's guard and throws a big left but Slap blocks it. #SUB2#
Barron drops back looking for a leg! Slap is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Slap manages to kick Barron off! Barron jumps back into Slap's guard. #SUB#
Slap is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barron is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Porier Slap will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Barron lands a jab to Slap's midsection.
Slap fails with the takedown.
Slap shoots in looking for a takedown. Barron tries to sprawl out of it but Slap keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barron manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Barron moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Barron has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Slap uses from the top position.
Barron is controlling Slap's posture.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Barron not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Barron can do anything to dispel that myth.#ES2#
Barron pushes Slap off and scrambles back to his feet.
Barron shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Slap as he avoids it easily.
Slap closes the distance looking to clinch
and Barron connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Slap has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Porier Slap. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Barron tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Slap swivels and escapes.
Barron has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barron circles away from the clinch attempt
and Barron counters with a one-two to the body.
Barron blocks a head kick by Slap.
Slap displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barron.
Barron shoots in for a double leg but Slap sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Slap shoots in looking for a takedown but Barron manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Slap's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Barron rushes Slap and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slap prevents the takedown attempt. #T3#
Barron with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Barron as Slap tries to tie him up. #TD2#
Barron pulls guard effortlessly.
Barron trying to control the position.
Barron keeping moving, preventing Slap from controlling successfully.
Slap trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4##SUB2#
Barron is looking for a triangle here but Slap uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Slap wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barron keeps working.
Barron wants to control but Slap postures up.
Slap looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Barron is avoiding damage well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barron tries to buck Slap off but Slap is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cohen Barron comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barron 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cohen Barron!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 09, 2024

#R1#
Gross shoots and misses
and Huang counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gross looks winded!
Gross shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Huang as he jumps to the side.
Gross just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHuang.
Gross misses with a takedown attempt
and Huang counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Brandon Huang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sullivan Gross.
Gross wants to clinch but Huang slips to the side
letting Huang counter with a right hand.
Huang checks a leg kick.
Huang fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gross just manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gross has his takedown stuffed
and Huang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Sullivan Gross has been cut.
Gross misses with a takedown attempt
and Huang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Gross moves to clinch but Huang breaks away
and Huang counters with a huge left! Gross is in big trouble! He's backing up but Huang isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Gross from any more damage. A dominating finish by Huang!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brandon Huang!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 08, 2024

#R1#
Oper connects with a leg kick.
Oper is looking to clinch but Ward is avoiding it.
Oper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ward swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ward wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oper looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Oper closes the distance and pushes Ward back into the cage.
Oper misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ward.
Oper tries to land knees in the clinch but Ward avoids the damage to the body.
Ward blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Oper takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ward tries to score a body lock takedown but Oper shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Oper stops a takedown attempt from Ward. #TD#
Ward has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Oper regains guard immediately.
Ward has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB#
Ward drops back looking for a leg! Oper is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Oper manages to kick Ward off! Ward jumps back into Oper's guard.
Ward trying to control but Oper is working from the bottom. #T1#
Oper preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Oper utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Ward is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Oper is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Oper has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Oper preventing the sweep.
Oper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ward swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Oper trying to control the position from guard on top but Ward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ward had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Oper defends it easily.#T2#
Oper distracts Ward with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Ward working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Oper doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oper manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ward definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Oper looking to pass the guard.
Ward is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Oper should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Ward keeping moving, preventing Oper from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Ward is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ward is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Oper defends well.
Oper loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Oper trying to control the position from guard on top but Ward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ward swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ward knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Oper on the ground.
Oper looks winded!
Oper postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Ward looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ward has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Oper has passed into side control.
Ward is looking for a sweep.#SU2#
Oper decides to stand back up. Oper steps back and let's Ward get back to his feet.#CL2#
Oper closes the distance and clinches.
Oper missing with knees to the body.
Ward drops down looking for an ankle pick but Oper pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeAndre Ward. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4##TD#
Ward shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ward is thwarting Oper's attempts to control the position.
Ward not doing much here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Ward postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Oper to stand up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Fish Oper will probably get the nod.
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#
Oper tries to clinch
and Ward counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Oper throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ward.
Ward keeps the fight on the outside.
Ward went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Oper walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ward checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Oper tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Ward counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ward is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oper is breathing heavily.
Ward trying to control but Oper is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Ward not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Oper is looking for a triangle but Ward pushes his legs off easily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Ward has closed the distance and engaged Oper in a clinch.
Ward wants to take the fight to the mat but Oper manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Ward works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Ward wants to control from the top but Oper keeps moving. #T2#
Ward is pushing down on Oper's leg trying to pass to half guard. Oper is fighting to maintain full guard but Ward has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Ward is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Oper is trying to stand. #SUB#
Ward is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Oper has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Ward is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Oper wants to control but Ward is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Ward wants to free his trapped foot but Oper is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ward will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Oper is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Ward is trying to work for a kimura but Oper is defending well.
Ward prevents Oper from standing back up.
Ward is trying to control. Oper wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ward circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ward fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ward shoots for a takedown but Oper saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeAndre Ward. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oper with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL2#
Oper closes the distance and pushes Ward back into the cage.
Oper tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ward avoids it.
Ward goes for a takedown attempt but Oper pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

DeAndre Ward dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3##CL2#
Oper has managed to clinch.
Ward managing to block the knees to the body from Oper. #TD#
Ward pulls Oper into guard. #SUB#
Ward had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Oper defends it easily.#SUB#
Oper avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Ward looking for a guillotine here but Oper defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Oper with a flurry of punches that miss.
Oper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ward swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Ward working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Oper doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oper manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ward looking to control. #SUB#
Oper got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ward has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Oper has managed to get both his arms back between Ward's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Ward is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Ward looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Oper passes Ward's right leg, so he's now in half 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.
Oper throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Oper missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Oper not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ward wants to control but Oper is keeping busy.
Oper prevents Ward from improving his position.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Oper has eaten all the pies!
Ward is pressing down on Oper's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Oper preventing the sweep.
Ward is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Ward throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Oper drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Oper jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T3##SUB#
Oper got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ward has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Oper has managed to get both his arms back between Ward's legs - danger averted.
Ward keeping moving, preventing Oper from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Oper wants to clinch.
Ward is looking for a counter combo.#TD#
Ward gets a double leg takedown into Oper's guard.
Ward is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4##SUB#
Ward postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Oper is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ward, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Ward working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Oper doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oper manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ward keeping moving, preventing Oper from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Ward is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to DeAndre Ward.
I think Ward 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 07, 2024

#R1#
Silverhand displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Slap.
Slap tries to close the distance and clinch but Silverhand swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silverhand throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Slap takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Slap throws a sloppy head kick and Silverhand moves out of range easily.
Silverhand dives in for a single leg takedown but Slap sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Slap really is a fat lump.
Silverhand fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Slap has closed the distance and engaged Silverhand in a clinch.
Slap fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slap wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Porier Slap. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silverhand has Slap pressed against the cage, preventing Slap from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Slap is trying to drag Silverhand to the mat but Silverhand just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Slap wants a takedown but no success here. #T1#
Slap prevents a takedown attempt there.
Slap jumps guard but Silverhand turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Slap goes for a takedown attempt but Silverhand pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL2#
Silverhand has Slap up against the cage in a clinch.
Slap jumps guard but Silverhand stands there with Slap around his waist. Slap gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Silverhand is trying to pull guard but Slap has him pressed against the cage.
Slap tries to stall but Silverhand uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#BC2#
Silverhand escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Slap throws a push kick but Silverhand slaps the foot to one side.
Silverhand lands a high kick!
Slap shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Silverhand as he avoids it easily.
Slap shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Silverhand sprawls well. Silverhand wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Slap gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Silverhand feints and as Slap raises his hands in defense, Silverhand changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Silverhand pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slap is keeping the position for now.
Silverhand tries to stand but Slap is controlling from the bottom. #T3#
Slap has control of Silverhand's left arm, preventing Silverhand from doing any damage.
Silverhand wants to stand and escape but instead Slap has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Slap stops Silverhand from standing up.
Silverhand manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Slap manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T4#
Silverhand is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Silverhand advances to half guard.
Slap wants to get back to full guard.
Silverhand controlling the action here.
Silverhand seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Slap does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silverhand looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Silverhand is keen to just control but Slap is a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Silverhand dominated that round.
That's time! Slap's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Slap tries to score a power double leg takedown but Silverhand sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Slap somewhat.
Slap ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD2#
Silverhand closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Slap kicks off Silverhand and gets to his feet.
Porier Slap is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slap looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silverhand is fending him off so far but Slap persists. Nope, Silverhand circles away and we're back to standing.
Silverhand is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Slap fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Porier Slap. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slap tries a head kick but it misses.
Silverhand with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Silverhand looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Slap tries to clinch but Silverhand is having none of it.
Silverhand shoots in for a takedown but Slap shows good takedown defense.
Silverhand throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Slap's waist but Slap gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silverhand off to one side.
Silverhand throws a head kick that misses.
Silverhand is breathing heavily.
Nice sprawl there from Silverhand as Slap shoots in.
Silverhand looks for a takedown but Slap sprawls well.
Slap throws a quick counter kick to the body but Silverhand avoids it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Slap or perhaps it was just good defense by Silverhand, which made it look bad.
Slap shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Silverhand pinned against the cage. Silverhand gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Slap shoots and misses #CL2#
and Silverhand counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Silverhand working Slap over with knees to the body.#BC2#
Silverhand manages to break the clinch. #TD2#
Silverhand drives through with a takedown into Slap's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Silverhand with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silverhand 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.
Slap keeping moving, preventing Silverhand from controlling successfully. #T3#
Slap might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Slap utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Silverhand controlling from the top position.
Slap wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD2#
Slap tries to sprawl but Silverhand drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Johnny Silverhand has got the better of the ground game so far.
Slap is controlling Silverhand's trapped leg to prevent Silverhand from advancing to side control.
Silverhand keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Slap is looking for a sweep. Silverhand is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silverhand blocks the strikes from Slap. #ES#
Slap manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Silverhand has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Silverhand closes the distance and pushes Slap back into the cage.#BC2#
Silverhand breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Silverhand moves into the clinch successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Johnny Silverhand will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Slap wants to clinch up but Silverhand keeps it at a distance.
Slap keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Slap circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silverhand blocks a low kick nicely.
Silverhand is trying hard to land a takedown here. Slap sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Slap pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Slap is defended easily by Silverhand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Slap is defended easily by Silverhand.
Silverhand shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Slap defends it nicely.
It looked like Slap was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1##CL2#
Silverhand fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Slap, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Silverhand manages to break the clinch.
Slap gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Silverhand counters with a takedown into side control.

Slap throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#TD2#
Silverhand shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Slap napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silverhand controls the position.#T2#
Silverhand misses with the ground and pound.
Silverhand in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB2#
Silverhand tries for a kimura but Slap is defending well.
Slap gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Slap is looking for a sweep. Silverhand is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silverhand passes into side control, despite Slap's attempt to control the position. #T3#
Silverhand is looking to take a break and control but Slap is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Slap is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Silverhand thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Silverhand really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Slap. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SU2#
Silverhand decides to stand back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Slap.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Porier Slap. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Slap clinches up with Silverhand and pushes him back against the cage.
Silverhand goes for a takedown attempt but Slap pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Slap moves into the clinch successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Porier Slap.
Well Silverhand 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Silverhand!
Johnny Silverhand seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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